Hilux 4x4 Forum

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the relay in the main relay box next to the fuze box in the engine compartment

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I have to replace my starter relay. Giving hassles. OE is around R900. Any suggestions for a aftermarket unit?

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the butterfly is not the problem, it is the darn server motors

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My motor mach has just hit me with the bad news that the throttle body unit on my 2001 KZTE is on the fritz, which has resulted in several performance and fuel consumption issues. Trouble is OE replacement past is around a wallet thumping R12000. :shock2: :shock2: Is there perhaps a generic unit tha...

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It looks like my front bushings are damn near non existent, I have had the rear ones done but want to have a go at the front ones myself during this damn lockdown. How difficult is it, and do I need special tools?

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I have to put new tyres on my KZTE 4x4 double cab.
I cannot afford Coopers again

My dealer has suggested the Continentals. Any comments from folks who are/have used them?
Off road will be a small part of general use now, but when I am off road the conditions can get interesting.

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Is it possible for condensated water from the aircon to leak into the CPU behind the dashboard in a KZTE? I am told by the workshop that they believe the hassles I have been having from my vehicle, after testing everything else, appears to be that the CPU had water in it and there is evidence of cor...

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nope. as soon as the bank balance looks healthier I will send it to have the pump calibrated and see if that helps.

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I recently had my motor completely redone (550,000km) , new rings, bearings, crankshaft regrind etc with all Toyota parts except for the injectors which were aftermarket - Bosch or Denza? )but recommended. Mostly the engine rebuild was because of oil leaks. New turbo, water pump fitted. Oil pump new...

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I have just been through that whole debacle. OK, I did my bodywork 2 years back, essentially a clean-up, slight patchwork and blowover splitting bin and cab. I have just had the engine rebuilt and all oil leaks gone. Diffs no leaks even after 540000 km. The engine rebuild was R43k, Gearbox needed so...

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Happiness!! I got my truck back. Engine rebuilt from bottom up. Replaced faulty crank sensor and ECT sensor, how the engine worked before these were replaced is testimony to Toyota KZTE not knowing when to die. I chipped it awhile back to compensate for crappy performance, and have now taken the chi...

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Has anybody tried these LED replacement globes and do they make an appreciable difference?

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I just priced a Silverton radiator at R4000 for OE spec unit, Toyota OE R11000. quite a disparity.

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baasvark, thanks for that. I replaced the head at around 300/350 000km, and apart from the precombustion chambers it is in good shape according to the mechanic. i am replacing the radiator, I put a Silverton one in a few years back after I overheated it, and will be replacing it with the same or upg...

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Thanks for the input. I am currently having the engine refurbished. For 550 thousand KM remarkably little wear. Crankshaft needs slight attention, pistons good with rings reasonably ok but being replaced. Full new set of bearings, big end and mains, oil pump and new seals and gaskets stem to stern. ...

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I am at the stage of contemplating moving on to another vehicle. My old faithful Gunga Din, a kzte DC 4x4 is 18 years old and 550000 km tired. Still goes fine, but little niggly things. The vehicle has never been driven hard, but has been driven in hard places. I was looking at getting a slightly ne...

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I am thinking of upgrading my old very high mileage KZTE for a younger model. The vehicle I looked at is a 2003 model with 314000 on the clock. Overall condition is fair, inside is well kept except for tear on squab of drivers seat. It has a canopy which will be the first thing that comes off. It ha...

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going to take it for a 2nd opinion now.
Getting estimates from R30-40k to do the engine depending on whether it needs a rebore and new pistons and rings.
Anybody had experience with the used imported motors?

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I checked for blockages, it is clear

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I am starting to wonder whether I must continue to fix or drive off a cliff. :frustrated: My old girl has 550k on the clock, and although she has worked hard, she has never been driven hard. I started to develop oil leaks, and had to have the clutch replaced (full of oil) as well as the rear main an...

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I have an oil leak in my KZTE 4x4 DC, mechanic insists that the suspension must be dropped, seems a bit extreme.
anybody else have this experience?

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thanks Mud Dog

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What problems could result as a result of too much engine oil being put into a KZTE engine after a service?

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great, thanks Gernot.

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Does anyone have an idea as to the weight of just the load bin plus tailgate of a 2001 era KZTE double cab is?

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I had the same problem after a service which included new timing belt, injectors, radiator flush and check, new water pump, turbo housing replacement and a few other things. I got it back and it was pap, the difference was dramatic and it would not pull on hills, forcing me to drop back a few gears ...

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thanks, I will ask them to check/test.

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I recently had my 2001 Hilux 4x4 D/C serviced. 550 thousand km. New injectors, new cam belt, new belts, turbo checked, cooling system flushed and radiator cleaned and a few other regular items replaced. I anticipated an improved performance, and possibly a better fuel consumption. Not so. Fuel usage...

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I am looking into getting a Dash Cam. I travel a lot through Zim which has more than its fair share of corrupt cops etc. Without breaking the bank, what suggestions?

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Thanks Guys, tested the fridge against the genny and it does not have enough juice

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I have a Snomaster 12/220v 40 litre fridge/freezer and have just been given a like new Yamaha ET600a Generator which I am getting serviced.
Not being too technically minded, I am trying to establish whether this little genny will power the fridge.
Any assistance will be appreciated.

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It was the wiring on the alternator so all good now

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thanks I will check it.

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My KZTE is 15 years old and touching 500k. Recently when I start up in the mornings the dash warning lights stay on for a short while or until I rev the vehicle and also once I start driving. All fluid levels look fine, it is not due for a T belt change, service has been regular. I did recently have...

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When I start up in the mornings there is a bit of a tapping noise, sounds like a sticky lifter or something of that ilk. When the engine is warm and during the rest of the day it is fine. Could this lead to a problem, if so, what would I need to do. The truck has done 490 thousand KM. second, it wou...

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my 13 year old KZTE 4x4 DC is the current TOC (truck of choice) of a long line of Toyota cruisers and Hiluxes I have driven and owned. Only 3 things have irritated me; - the aircon water bleeder pipe comes unstuck regularly and piddles water on the passenger feet. - the handbrake never stays set and...

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Had similar problems, check propshaft universal bearings and rubbers, especially rear. engine rough idle, buggered if I know, I have the same problem,fuel pump refurbished and recalibrated, electronics diagnostic checked, possible touching of exhaust checked, engine mountings replaced, gearbox mount...

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Happiness! :yahoo: New EFS full suspension, Front-Runner roof rack and snorkel fitted. The ride feel is great, makes me realize how tired my old original suspension was. Average increase in body height 55mm. The acid test will be in a couple of weeks time when I am back up on our hunting area in Moz...

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Aahh heck, I have bitten the bullet and am putting an EFS full suspension kit and a snorkel. I figure after 460 000km I can give the old girl a lift in life :wink2:
thanks for the input guys, I appreciate it.

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Guys, I mentioned in previous postings that I had been having endless problems with punctures, mostly sidewall with the new Cooper Tyres I had fitted. Long story short, Cooper advised that I had been recommended the incorrect tyre for my application, and gave me a substantial discount to change and ...

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Received this mail today; GENERAL INFORMATION. To all visitors and persons involved in tourism in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority have staff stationed at the Beitbridge border specifically to assist any visitors or tourists coming into Zimbabwe. They are positioned at the end of the bridge ...

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I have been looking at several blogs recently, and spoken to a few travellers. This is a letter I wrote to Zim Tourism, still no response; Hello, I will be visiting Zim again in July. Last year in Harare I had this same experience as this gentleman below, and it seems to be widespread now according ...

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I had one of the +/- 2000 model DC 4x2 newer shape Hilux models that came out with the Alpine Turbo. Was OK, but blew a piston at 140000, Alpine replaced it, and then blew a second piston at about 165000. I then traded the truck in on a KZTE and have had several discussions on it here on this site.

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460 000km, a lot of it long distance (dbn-moz-zim etc) and tough, really tough 4x4 work in the bush while running safaris. The oils/filters are changed every 10K regular driving and 5K rough work. Radiator - Clogged up with grass seed, my fault, I did not stop to put the seed catcher in place. Aroun...

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I have been running Coopers now for about 3 years, mileage is good, but I have replaced them regularly because of sidewall punctures. I do a lot of rough track work in our hunting concession on Cahorra Bassa. The local under the tree tyre repair guys up there will run a patch or failing which a chun...

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I find the batteries generally outlast their warranty period by about 2 weeks

I have just replaced one bought in June last year, and fortunately this time under warranty

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I am taking a sample to Weartek, but it would appear that the black stuff could be moly

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It would appear that I am getting a bit of oil leakage from my sump gasket. I am told that to replace the gasket it is necessary to lift the engine or drop the front suspension, this seems a bit extreme?

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My 450 thousand km 4x4 gearbox is getting a bit notchy. I do have a slight leak from the gearbox ever since they replaced the clutch assembly, so I thought I would check if perhaps the oil level was a bit down. The oild level was fine, but the oil is very dirty which I am told should not be the case...

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hercu, what did a new timing control sensor cost you?

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Thanks, I aim to take it to the auto electrician to check on the wiring, so a good place to include.

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My 2001 4x4 Hilux KZTE is giving some hassles. It has done 440k. It started to idle roughly and the engine seemed rough. The engine warning light was coming on sporadically. I took it in for a service and the workshops said the fuel pump needed to be reconditioned. Did that. I changed the engine mou...

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where did you get the pump?

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apparently it is very worn and needs a total overhaul and recalibrating

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I have been using them now for 2 years, the tread seems to be great for mileage, but the sidewalls are not as strong as I would believe necessary for rigorous off road application.
I have had to replace every tire over the past 24 months due to side wall damage.

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My high mileage KZTE needs a fuel pump overhaul, and the only crowd here is Durban who do this are wanting R10000 to do this.
any suggestions? or is this a standard price for this kind of service repair

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It looks like I am going to have to attend to my cylinder head after 412000km :cry: I am looking at an aftermarket head and then getting the machine shop to swop the valves etc over. The cylinder head is from Alert engine spares and costs a tad under R6000. I dont even want to ask how much the deale...

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My 2001 KZTE interior/aircon fan stopped working properly, and only operates on full blast. I took it to Canon Kool and they tried to get a new interior fan resistor which is what is broken. After a dealer check, they got hold of TSA, and we have been told that the part is listed as NLA (no longer a...

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Thanks Alan, nice tip.
4x4, thanks for your input.

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is it correct that the KZTE has ceramic sleeves? this would add $$ if skimming the head was required? I have also considered the freeflow, and might still do it. Another part of me says don't fix what isn't broken. I also try to stay as standard as possible. The reason is that if something goes kabl...

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