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by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 27, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: 1985 tailgate strikeplates
Replies: 20
Views: 6070

Re: 1985 tailgate strikeplates

If you can manage to find someone with an 85 maybe speak nicely to them and have there's copied and and machined
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 27, 2016 9:09 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Replies: 128
Views: 23984

Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail

mcw wrote:me too been two months now getting withdrawal systems

Martin
Martin kom nou roer gat en kry daai SFA treug op die pad!!!! daar is nie 'n beter gevoel sodra daai bakkie vir die eerste keer weer omswaai en start nie.
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:43 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 3707
Views: 895247

Re: Joke of the day

IDIOT SIGHTING. My daughter and I went through the McDonald's driveway window and I gave the cashier a $5 note. Our total was $4.25, so I also handed her 25c. She said, 'you gave me too much money.' I said, 'Yes I know, but this way you can just give me a dollar coin back.' She sighed and went to ge...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 20, 2016 9:29 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Replacement rear bumper
Replies: 6
Views: 2673

Re: Replacement rear bumper

Jaans wrote:Ek is deur dielfde storie so n paar maande terug. Het vir my die Bundu gear bumper opgesit wat ek deur 4x4 direct gekoop het.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Mon Sep 19, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Replies: 128
Views: 23984

Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail

1. Louis and family
2. Shaun Bronkhorst
3. Robbie and family
4. Hennie en Sonja
5.Quentin and Junae
6.
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux 3.0 d4d error P0101 Poor airflow meter circuit
Replies: 2
Views: 1056

Re: Hilux 3.0 d4d error P0101 Poor airflow meter circuit

Check for rat damage had a similar issue with a different sensor
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux 3.0 d4d error P0101 Poor airflow meter circuit
Replies: 2
Views: 1056

Re: Hilux 3.0 d4d error P0101 Poor airflow meter circuit

Check for rat damage had a similar issue with a different sensor
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Sep 14, 2016 10:44 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2005-2011 Auto box transmission oil
Replies: 14
Views: 22032

Re: 2005-2011 Auto box transmission oil

My engine is currently being rebuilt so i am sure if it was in the engine bay i would have seen it. The dip stick for the engine however sits on the left hand side of the motor next to bank 1 cylinder 1 opposite side of the oil filter. :slap: :slap: the question was wrt the gearbox oil.
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Sep 14, 2016 3:24 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2005-2011 Auto box transmission oil
Replies: 14
Views: 22032

Re: 2005-2011 Auto box transmission oil

and where does this dipstick sit?
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:50 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Replies: 128
Views: 23984

Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail

Would love to do At se gat but the Second is unfortunately out for me, will only be getting home at about 7am that morning, please add my name if the date changes
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:27 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

AND I CALL YOU LOT FRIENDS!!!!!!!

WOULD NOT EXPECT ANYTHING ELSE!!!!!

MAAR GAAN JULLE ALMAL NOGSTEEDS MOER
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

Mylux wrote:Arne....shouldn't you be waving a pink flag? :siffler:
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Fri Sep 09, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

Will all of you clowns please leave my crack alone!!!!!

Arne ek kom vir jou!!!!!!!
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Fri Sep 09, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail
Replies: 128
Views: 23984

Re: About Time for a 4x4 Day Trail

Spook spruit will be busy with the Bridgestone on the 17th Sept. and a lot of work has apparently gone into the trail since i was last there.
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Sep 08, 2016 3:50 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What have you done to your Hilux Today?
Replies: 18
Views: 3375

Re: What have you done to your Hilux Today?

Mud Dog wrote:Eish! You guys are making work for me! But seeing as you are all in cahoots ....... :laugh2:
Andy you forgot about Mylux Greg
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Sep 08, 2016 9:14 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What have you done to your Hilux Today?
Replies: 18
Views: 3375

Re: What have you done to your Hilux Today?

Yes Andy YES YOU DO!!!

(Neil has been a bit slack in requesting that)
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:41 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

Will do the before and after with the oil pick up the one that was posted earlier
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 5408

Re: time to apply new make up

Martin, so what heart have you decided to put in?
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Sep 07, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

Don't worry my daughters trampoline and outside patio table has been unusable for a couple of weeks. the major problem is that i have now started packing the braai closed
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Sep 07, 2016 10:52 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

Pull it apart you don't want anything coming loose and blocking your oil passages and then you will just have to re-do everything you just did and more.

If you ask Greg he will be able to get the right stuff to clean the sludge off :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Sep 07, 2016 8:40 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: What have you done to your Hilux Today?
Replies: 18
Views: 3375

Re: What have you done to your Hilux Today?

Arne any comment on this?
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:54 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

Got some alu brite didca quick test and itcseems to work very well. Apparently this was designed to clead alu heads by soaking.

Thanks for all the replies
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 06, 2016 2:28 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

Thanks Guys,

does anyone have experience with working with ALUBRITE seems like it is the correct stuff use
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

Thunder02 wrote:Gentle sand blast
Worried about stuffing up the gasket sealing surfaces then
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 06, 2016 11:29 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

that would be brilliant, and good luck in finding some more
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:40 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

Oven cleaner is apparently to aggressive and will cause long term damage. was about to buy oven cleaner when i discovered that. Thanks anyway
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 06, 2016 10:28 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

Re: CLEANING ALUMINIUM

JOHAN EK HET SO TWEE WEKE TREUG MY LAASTE VAN DAAI OPGEBRUIK!!! en die winkels het nie nog nie
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Sep 06, 2016 9:34 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: CLEANING ALUMINIUM
Replies: 46
Views: 6891

CLEANING ALUMINIUM

Okay as some of you have most probably realised, Obelix ii is in for a heart transplant at the moment. The problem I have is that there was a ridiculous amount of carbon and oil sludge build up in the motor. The sludge is gone but how do I get rid of the carbon build up? Remembering that the engine ...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:21 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Damn Lucky
Replies: 29
Views: 4157

Re: Damn Lucky

But we sure did clean out the bull ring
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Fri Sep 02, 2016 11:13 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Damn Lucky
Replies: 29
Views: 4157

Re: Damn Lucky

Robbie onthou van Parushna by Halfway Toyota Northgate sy gee baie gooi pryse en as daai mol slang you pitman arm sou gekou het is ek baie bly oor die "vuur"
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:42 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4.0 v6 Head gasket
Replies: 18
Views: 4559

Re: 4.0 v6 Head gasket

Scooter don't forget the two bolts that sit on top of the bell housing and engine :blushing: :blushing: :blushing:
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Fri Aug 26, 2016 7:45 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4.0 v6 Head gasket
Replies: 18
Views: 4559

Re: 4.0 v6 Head gasket

Scooter with gaskets i would personally only do original. Give Parusha a call at halfway Toyota the one at northgate tell her you are from the hilux club and she will give you up to 23% discount. She is very helpful and goodluck. I will be pulling my engine next week to replace the oil pump so i fee...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Mon Aug 22, 2016 12:24 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4.0 V6 Tappet noise / valve clearance
Replies: 8
Views: 3633

Re: 4.0 V6 Tappet noise / valve clearance

Thanks rigger
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Sun Aug 21, 2016 9:18 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 5408

Re: time to apply new make up

Martin, Yes platkar it will be for me too
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Sun Aug 21, 2016 9:16 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4.0 V6 Tappet noise / valve clearance
Replies: 8
Views: 3633

4.0 V6 Tappet noise / valve clearance

Evning All I now require so urgent advise regarding the V6 1GR FE with regards to the valve clearance. So I got some serious noise while travelling at speed from the left bank (bank 2) on Obelix II. towed vehicle home (thanks Arne) and tried to locate noise which seemed to come from bank 2. So off w...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Aug 18, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 3707
Views: 895247

Re: Joke of the day

A woman is sitting at a bar enjoying a drink with her girlfriends when an exceptionally tall, handsome man enters. He is so striking that the woman can not take her eyes off him. The man notices her overly attentive stares and walks directly toward her. Before she can offer her apologies for rudely ...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Aug 18, 2016 8:04 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 3707
Views: 895247

Re: Joke of the day

Father O'Malley rose from his bed one morning. It was a fine spring day in his new parish. He walked to the window of his bedroom to get a deep breath of the beautiful day outside. He then noticed there was . . . a donkey lying dead in the middle of his front lawn. He promptly called the local polic...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Mon Aug 15, 2016 5:01 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: time to apply new make up
Replies: 40
Views: 5408

Re: time to apply new make up

:slap: ROER JOU GAT!!!!! TYD IS MIN :twisted:
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Fri Aug 12, 2016 9:01 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Vigo 4.0 v6 water pump
Replies: 14
Views: 3104

Re: Vigo 4.0 v6 water pump

viewtopic.php?f=193&t=40719" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; have a look under this thread for some cost savings
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Fri Aug 12, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 3707
Views: 895247

Re: Joke of the day

For Muslim brother replace Allah with another Religion I decided to go to the local mosque at Masterton for the first time to see what it was all about: I sat down and the Imam came up to me, laid his hands on my hand and said: "By the will of Allah and the prophet Mohammad - you will walk toda...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:22 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Any clever guys out there!
Replies: 21
Views: 5017

Re: Any clever guys out there!

Just another thought unplug one of the o2 - air/fuel sensors and then run a diagnostic again and see if a new code appears, you might have to do all four one at a time to see if all the sensors are okay. if you get new fault codes then you will know that your sensors are okay. to clear the faults fr...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:28 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Any clever guys out there!
Replies: 21
Views: 5017

Re: Any clever guys out there!

:irate: Did toyota not tell you which sensor? And be carefull when you order the sensor as the front and back ones are different. Cost me R1600 to find that out :frustrated: if it is the front one (sensor 1) then tell toyota that it is the air/fuel sensor and if it is the rear one then it is the o2 ...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:19 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Orange plastic part-Hilux 4.0 6
Replies: 4
Views: 1129

Re: Orange plastic part-Hilux 4.0 6

Yip fits under the fuel filter
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Jul 21, 2016 3:30 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 3707
Views: 895247

Re: Joke of the day

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: never stuff around with a retiree!!!! :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Fri Jul 15, 2016 3:04 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 3707
Views: 895247

Re: Joke of the day

Upon arriving home, a husband was met at the door by his sobbing wife. Tearfully she explained, “It’s the pharmacist. He insulted me terribly this morning on the phone.” Immediately the husband drove downtown to confront the pharmacist and demand an apology. Before he could say more than a few words...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Mon Jul 11, 2016 1:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing stories and pics
Replies: 111
Views: 22588

Re: Fishing stories and pics

Rianc wrote:Sorry, my dogter, verkeerde fotos!
Riaan, Die ou wat haar vang gaan baie gelukkig wees. :cooldude:

Volgende keer doen 'n preview voordat jy post :lmao:
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fishing stories and pics
Replies: 111
Views: 22588

Re: Fishing stories and pics

Toe ek jou die naweek gesien et, het jy niks van 'n vis braai genoem nie sies Arne!!
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Mon Jul 11, 2016 11:42 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: RHS steel
Replies: 2
Views: 2209

Re: RHS steel

Bel vir Roodepoort Metal exchange, Google hulle net. Hulle sal daai he en ek dink hulle het ook 'n tak in PTA oos. het al daar ook gekoop.

Hoop jy kom reg
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Fri Jul 08, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100
Replies: 18
Views: 3567

Re: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100

Thanks, Greg byt my maar net *a* hy weet hoe vuil my bakkie op die oomblik is.
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:45 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100
Replies: 18
Views: 3567

Re: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100

Thanks having a look this week end
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Thu Jul 07, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux Crash Test
Replies: 1
Views: 1104

Hilux Crash Test

http://www.wheels24.co.za/OffRoad_and_4 ... x-20160707" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Jul 06, 2016 1:49 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100
Replies: 18
Views: 3567

Re: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100

Thanks I have the 2006 model which only came out with 2 sensors. my main concern it to get rid of the engine management light otherwise i will not know if another new problem arises.

Will definitely go to Midas or the like.
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:56 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100
Replies: 18
Views: 3567

Re: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100

It was one I bought from 4x4 direct and using the software that was recommended via cellphone app. And no the R2200 is only for one. That C1100 code was the only one to appear. From the readers point the sensor does not sit on the engine so the c- chassis make kind of sense. This sites explanation i...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Jul 05, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100
Replies: 18
Views: 3567

Re: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100

Just got back from Toyota and must say that the Halfway guys are great and professional. did not try an BS me about in saying i must repalce my O2 sensors, but that that is the fault I have. R2200 to replace so that can just wait a little bit till find my gold mine.
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:07 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100
Replies: 18
Views: 3567

Re: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100

[quote="Obelix and Dogmatix] Been going through the manual myself, but not a lot of joy. I think it may be time to just get toyota to diagnose the system and "quote" me the repair and then take it from there. And the Stealers rub their hands together, think of a number and times it b...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Mon Jul 04, 2016 4:25 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100
Replies: 18
Views: 3567

Re: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100

Thanks for your effort Dirk

Been going through the manual myself, but not a lot of joy. I think it may be time to just get toyota to diagnose the system and "quote" me the repair and then take it from there.
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Mon Jul 04, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: OBDII ERROR CODE C1100
Replies: 18
Views: 3567

OBDII ERROR CODE C1100

Morning All My engine light is permanently on and the code that I get from the OBDII reader is C1100. All indications are that is it the front left speed sensor or VSS sensor. We have checked the impedance of the senor and it falls nicely in the range that the workshop manuals recommend (.6 - 1.8 Ko...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Jun 29, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 6452

Re: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement

Alien did Cleaner mention anything about improved fuel consumption ? or is that just wishful thinking on my part. Improved fuel consumption on his truck??? :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: If he gets 0.2km/l more he will be over the moon. :mocking: Not that I am aware of, His truck is standing by me as he has ...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Jun 29, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 6452

Re: 4l V6 Petrol Pump replacement

If you download the manual there us a section under the tank removal section that says special tool. it gives you a picture and if you are tackling this job you should have the ability to make it yourself out of a bit of scrap metal. Hope this helps those that still need to do this. Alien did Cleane...
by Obelix and Dogmatix
Wed Jun 29, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Medical forum
Topic: Does anybody here use a CPAP Machine
Replies: 20
Views: 6854

Re: Does anybody here use a CPAP Machine

Glad your "FIRST" night with your new "Girlfriend" went well. It also took me a while to get use to it but I am sure you feel the difference today

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