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by ismail
Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:44 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Reputable Toyota mechanic near the South Peninsula (Cape Town)
Replies: 4
Views: 1391

Re: Reputable Toyota mechanic near the South Peninsula (Cape Town)

or Mace in Kirstenhof/ Tokai also offer good service
by ismail
Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:09 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: V6 VVTi Filter
Replies: 5
Views: 2084

Re: V6 VVTi Filter

i heard the same thing from my buddy just last night on his run x 180,
by ismail
Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:40 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Beautiful 1991 SFA 2200 4Y 4x4 D/C--Keep OR Re-Sell?--(with pics)
Replies: 14
Views: 3591

Re: SOLD--Beautiful 1991 SFA 2200 4Y 4x4 D/C--Keep OR Re-Sell?--(with pics)

Hi All, Just to let you know. The vehicle is now sold to a guy in Zambia, who will be importing it soon. It clocked over to 90 000km this morning -- as I was on the way to have seat covers, a canvas hunting rail cover and a canvas winch cover, manufactured for the new owner. (I have already collect...
by ismail
Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:14 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Reverse camera
Replies: 4
Views: 3177

Re: Reverse camera

Stampie, any camera would do, they about R300 from Soundmatch or similiar sound shop.

Which radio did you get, the one with 2 knobs or the earlier spec radio , not sure about the update tho
by ismail
Mon May 07, 2018 9:46 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Hilux headlight warning buzzer - How To DIY
Replies: 3
Views: 4545

Re: Hilux headlight warning buzzer - How To DIY

Thanks for this Im going to do with with my sisters Tazz
by ismail
Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:20 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 3RZ Injectors
Replies: 8
Views: 1789

Re: 3RZ Injectors

I also had to replace no3 on my 3rz hilux, tried all over and the agents was the only option. Everyone looked as me as if I was mad looking for those things "cause they never break". but turned out when cold the injector would go open circuit hence miss firing and not reading the signal fr...
by ismail
Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:11 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Stuck transfer case filler plug
Replies: 13
Views: 1972

Re: Stuck transfer case filler plug

happy days, glad you came right.
by ismail
Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:30 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Stuck transfer case filler plug
Replies: 13
Views: 1972

Re: Stuck transfer case filler plug

get an impact socket if you can the points seem to be sharper
by ismail
Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Stuck transfer case filler plug
Replies: 13
Views: 1972

Re: Stuck transfer case filler plug

have you tried hitting a smaller hex socket on it? rather than the multipoint socket.
by ismail
Wed Mar 07, 2018 1:15 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Vigo S/C vs D/C chassis differences
Replies: 1
Views: 2527

Re: Vigo S/C vs D/C chassis differences

nice a single cab V6........
maybe try and play with toyodiy if the part numbers of the chassis are the same,
by ismail
Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:36 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: 2000 Hilux 2.7 4x4 Supercharger remove or repair
Replies: 10
Views: 4166

Re: 2000 Hilux 2.7 4x4 Supercharger remove or repair

have you tried Allan Venter AEW auto, 072 129 1160 also in Brackenfell.
by ismail
Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:26 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Water storage
Replies: 10
Views: 3013

Re: Water storage

Thys i'll buy your tanks then......
by ismail
Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:10 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Henties 2017 - competition
Replies: 9
Views: 4733

Re: Henties 2017 - competition

Nice Namibia a great place we were there for the first time, over december, Swakop and to the South. Really beautiful piece of the world and really nice people. Shaakir, from my experiance depending fuel price but budget on R2 a kilometer and campsites all roughly charge R180-R200 per person per nig...
by ismail
Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 16" black steel wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 1987

Re: 16" black steel wheels

no problem, just not a sir tho ; )
by ismail
Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:58 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: 16" black steel wheels
Replies: 5
Views: 1987

Re: 16" black steel wheels

Sven, try R and D brackenfell I know they sell them (R850 each or so), also try 1st alignment center, Johan Viljoen.
by ismail
Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:39 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Holidays - Xmas & New Years
Replies: 8
Views: 2850

Re: Holidays - Xmas & New Years

: ) thanks Mark, but if the Atlantic doesnt switch on maybe, Transkei/South Coast doesnt sound like a bad idea.
by ismail
Wed Nov 22, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: Fortuner
Topic: Best pricing for tyres in CT currently
Replies: 1
Views: 2120

Re: Best pricing for tyres in CT currently

Eikestad Fitment center Stellenbosch or L&Z Best Drive Maitland, I found both places prices really good there.
by ismail
Fri Nov 17, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: Refurbishing old 4x4 Hilux in Cape Town
Replies: 25
Views: 8847

Re: Refurbishing old 4x4 Hilux in Cape Town

Alex, did you come right this is very unlike Allen, I come out of the southern suburbs to take my bakkie to him so I trust his work
by ismail
Thu Nov 16, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Holidays - Xmas & New Years
Replies: 8
Views: 2850

Re: Holidays - Xmas & New Years

Thinking of the same, trip to Namibia but very swell dependent.
by ismail
Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:12 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
Replies: 16
Views: 3285

Re: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C

mileage extras, pics? might be a nice replacement for my 2.7!
by ismail
Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:30 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
Replies: 16
Views: 3285

Re: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C

Jacques, what you selling your legend 40 for?
by ismail
Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
Replies: 16
Views: 3285

Re: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C

Koop maar n cruiser......... single cab en bruin ; )
by ismail
Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
Replies: 16
Views: 3285

Re: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C

Hi Jacques try Toyota Tokai in die Kaap daar staan a paar daar.
by ismail
Sun May 07, 2017 4:19 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Replacing SFA front leaf springs
Replies: 27
Views: 5692

Re: Replacing SFA front leaf springs

Good to hear. Don't Friday night I removed a egr valve which I calculated 30 min to remove and replace. Dam thing took 3 hrs. ......
by ismail
Wed Mar 08, 2017 4:49 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: 32" tyres on a Vigo
Replies: 11
Views: 8523

Re: 32" tyres on a Vigo

Hi George, from a buddy's vigo, 32 x 11.5 x 15's did scrape, 265 x 75 x 16 did not scrape (also 32" in diameter but narrower) these are without a lift, the 265 x 75 x 16 looked very nice with a black steel wheel, from his feedback he didn't really experience any significant fuel increase or pow...
by ismail
Sat Jan 28, 2017 3:26 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Atlantis dunes - 19 Feb 2017
Replies: 39
Views: 8496

Re: Atlantis dunes - 19 Feb 2017

Would of like to have joined but will be away for work that weekend. ....
by ismail
Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:00 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras
Replies: 9
Views: 6176

Re: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras

Rattle snake my bad. I just bought the camera and fitted it to my lc 76 worth the standard radio screen. Night vision is good and the colour lines are also there. Do you need the whole setup or just the camera.
by ismail
Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:15 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras
Replies: 9
Views: 6176

Re: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras

I bought mine from soundmatch 500 bucks quality is good also
by ismail
Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:15 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux V6 Revo or Cruiser V6 DC?
Replies: 33
Views: 6451

Re: Hilux V6 Revo or Cruiser V6 DC?

Nice choice I would go for the lc you got a comfortable FJ already and I think new list price lc is cheaper than revo
by ismail
Sun Jan 15, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: IFS Questions
Replies: 11
Views: 2565

Re: IFS Questions

Classic we had 3 2.7s all with that whine. .....
by ismail
Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:43 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: tent type material suppliers
Replies: 9
Views: 2564

Re: tent type material suppliers

Thanks Tertius!!!!!, this place is actually on my way to work.
by ismail
Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:17 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: tent type material suppliers
Replies: 9
Views: 2564

Re: tent type material suppliers

Just as long as it's green. ...even olive green
by ismail
Wed Jan 11, 2017 2:34 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: tent type material suppliers
Replies: 9
Views: 2564

Re: tent type material suppliers

thanks guys, the purpose of my awning will just be shade not really to beat the west coast wind or the elements, got the canvas gazebo for that.
by ismail
Wed Jan 11, 2017 11:33 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: tent type material suppliers
Replies: 9
Views: 2564

tent type material suppliers

Happy new years guys, hope everyone had a great vacation.

Who in the Cape sells nylon/polyester tent like material im looking at embarking on my 270 awning project again.
Just want to use a light "waterproofish" material, to keep the weight down.

Thanks
by ismail
Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:55 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: More RELIABLE oomph for a 2700i Lux - What's best??
Replies: 15
Views: 6404

Re: More RELIABLE oomph for a 2700i Lux - What's best??

Oom Petri, just a freeflow doesnt really do anything other than sound good, i fitted one to each 3 2.7's i had/have those bakkies just leave them standard and stick to 30" tyres for best performance.
by ismail
Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:00 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: DIY Awning
Replies: 19
Views: 7453

Re: DIY Awening

No thats a solid frame, nice work
by ismail
Fri Sep 30, 2016 2:48 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: DIY project 270 awning
Replies: 13
Views: 7634

Re: DIY project 270 awning

no update at all, the frame and project is shelved at the moment, you welcome to have it as it is in the pic.

Ismail
by ismail
Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:59 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2700 i Vibration on Pullaway - What is it??
Replies: 23
Views: 4312

Re: 2700 i Vibration on Pullaway - What is it??

How old is the new clutch. Had similar issue after 1000km it went away but I also found a cracked mounting on the bellhousing which I replaced.problem went away. So my problem was really 2 fold but an easy fix
by ismail
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:35 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: sensors on the 2003 IFS 2.7
Replies: 2
Views: 1213

Re: sensors on the 2003 IFS 2.7

Ok thanks will check it out
by ismail
Wed Sep 14, 2016 3:25 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: sensors on the 2003 IFS 2.7
Replies: 2
Views: 1213

sensors on the 2003 IFS 2.7

Guys, where does all the sensors sit that could be cleaned on this engine, maf or map, airflow etc, what ever to look for. Reason is some mornings the bakkie starts but misses abit with the engine light coming on, give it a few more minutes the light goes off, water oil etc are all good nothing loos...
by ismail
Thu May 05, 2016 9:37 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: To surf or not?
Replies: 9
Views: 2730

Re: To surf or not?

Surf is a nice vehicle, just i could not get used to the tail gate where you needed to open the window (electrically) to let the tail gate down, was actually a pain main reason why i sold my one but very nice vehicle either way.
by ismail
Wed May 04, 2016 10:57 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
Replies: 16
Views: 7756

Re: Ctek 250s dual query

Stef, I agree with your comments but I did follow the manual, as this was my first 250s install and thought maybe there was some sort of fancy tech that I did not know of,
by ismail
Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
Replies: 16
Views: 7756

Re: Ctek 250s dual query

Thanks also for the responses over the long weekend I thought I'm the only one home this weekend.
by ismail
Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:14 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
Replies: 16
Views: 7756

Re: Ctek 250s dual query

Yip thanks guys was a common ground not connected. Sorted and running now.

I really don't understand why the manual does not indicate this. But the the unit is running sweetly :)
by ismail
Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:51 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
Replies: 16
Views: 7756

Re: Ctek 250s dual query

Oh yes
1. alternatur/ main battery positive to input of the charger.
2. Output negative to second battery negative
3. Output positive to positive of second battery.

Am I missing a common ground or something.
Thanks
by ismail
Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:47 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
Replies: 16
Views: 7756

Ctek 250s dual query

Hi guys. Quick one who's installed a 250s dual in their vigo. I hooked up one for the first time this evening and can't get it to switch on. I did have a big learning curve on wiring the spotlights to find out about negative switching etc. Is there something I'm missing I followed the manual step by...
by ismail
Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:58 pm
Forum: RAV
Topic: Seat covers - RAV
Replies: 3
Views: 4018

Re: Seat covers - RAV

Escape gear? I had them on all my vehicles and very with quality and service. They even have a repair service on 2 panels at no charge.
by ismail
Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:41 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: DIY project 270 awning
Replies: 13
Views: 7634

Re: DIY project 270 awning

Thanks Steve that is exactly what i am going to do.

Neil will definitely give a shout when I get my head around this.
by ismail
Thu Apr 14, 2016 9:58 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: DIY project 270 awning
Replies: 13
Views: 7634

Re: DIY project 270 awning

Hi guys, sorry for no updates, Its back to the drawing board with this one or the appilcation which I am trying to achieve My awning design was to use the same concept of the oztent foxawning and yes my frame/ mechanism is working BUT what i noted that the arms is mearly a folding mechanism as to wh...
by ismail
Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:08 pm
Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
Topic: Porta-potty.
Replies: 9
Views: 6909

Re: Porta-potty.

First date. That must of been quite of an impression : )
by ismail
Tue Apr 12, 2016 4:31 pm
Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
Topic: Porta-potty.
Replies: 9
Views: 6909

Re: Porta-potty.

Oupa Stig, i can second that, "with a family the camp kit simply get out of control" before my wife and I use to camp all over SA coastline with our pop up tent and use our surf board bags as matresses now with a family, we got a whizz24 tent and a trailer, even a 10l solar shower to was t...
by ismail
Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:39 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: DIY project 270 awning
Replies: 13
Views: 7634

DIY project 270 awning

What you guys think so far, my frame and mechanism almost complete.

Using connect it fittings and some Alu.......
by ismail
Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: braai solution/ideas
Replies: 28
Views: 4749

Re: braai solution/ideas

I got a good idea will past later when at home. Basically similar concept like the fold up one toerboer posted.
by ismail
Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: braai solution/ideas
Replies: 28
Views: 4749

Re: braai solution/ideas

Thanks will check them out.
by ismail
Fri Apr 01, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: braai solution/ideas
Replies: 28
Views: 4749

Re: braai solution/ideas

that looks good, does the legs swing out or do you have to undo them?
by ismail
Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:11 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: braai solution/ideas
Replies: 28
Views: 4749

Re: braai solution/ideas

Bosveld frikkie braai looks good, but bit on the flimsy/small side.
by ismail
Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: braai solution/ideas
Replies: 28
Views: 4749

braai solution/ideas

I am very interested to find out what you guys use on trips, when there is no braai facilties at the campsite, is there something off the shelf one can buy that fits into a ammo crate and can handle a wood fire, I got one of those cheap braai's from checkers that you fit the legs but geeze its just ...
by ismail
Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Getaway show 2016
Replies: 14
Views: 5448

Re: Getaway show 2016

ill be there sunday afternoon
by ismail
Sat Mar 12, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: Other Vehicles
Topic: best all purpose vehicle ??????
Replies: 59
Views: 16079

Re: best all purpose vehicle ??????

T5 vw 1.9 tdi crew cab not as big as it seems feul consumption good and and lots of space.

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