Hilux 4x4 Forum

JamesC

I had one...price is good assuming genuine kilos.

BUT...stay away from aftermarket modifications. Personally, I would not touch it.

If/when that head goes, you are in for R25k +

JamesC

Friend of mine did security work in Iraq and Afghanistan and saw several there being used as taxis.

JamesC

Hugo, jy moet die petrolpomp se druk laat toets. Dit help nie jy kyk visueel na die straal wat uitkom nie. Die petrolpomp was altyd laaste op my lys aan jou maar ek dink dis tyd daarvoor. Die egine rev op 1100 as jy aanskakel want hy het 'n auto choke - ek dink werklikwaar jou probleem is by die pet...

JamesC

Yip Hugo, is maar lui op lae refs maar baie meer responsive vandat die cats uit is...he toevalling op my laaste tank 7.9km/L gekry (het hierdie keer by die speodgrens gehou)

JamesC

A fully charged battery should give you a reading of 14.2V - not 13V. The fact that it was on charge the whole day and reads only 13V tells you the battery needs replacing.

JamesC

Spot on Jaco. Which is what I have - VX with all the bells and whistles. Diff locks, climate control throughout, leather seats throughout. Power button - which lets the ato box work harder and only changes gears at about 5500rpm. 2nd start if you so choose etc. The power button is fun. That motor co...

JamesC

The 3.4 V6 engine is legendary...they use these vehicles in the middle east as taxis and a friend of mine says he saw several that had done over 1 000 000km, crossing the desert back and forth. In countries like Zambia, for example, the Prado 90's are a dime a dozen. You cannot go wrong and 265 000 ...

JamesC

Hugo, 1. Die hilux (en Prado) het EMU wat self leer soos jy ry. Jy kan hom reset deur 'n battery pool te ontkoppel vir 5min. 2. Om die MAF te toets, is baie maklik: maak die twee skroefies los wat die MAF vashou op die air intake. Start die kar en laat om idle, haal nou die MAF uit terwyl die kar id...

JamesC

Wayne, I suspect part of the problem might be that the KZ typically has a cast iron block, in some cases cast-iron head and in some cases aluminum head. The petrols all come with alloy heads. I don't think there are too many KZ's out there of which the head is still in mint untouched condition whils...

JamesC

Q20 won't last. Best is copperlube or a high quality ghries

JamesC

You need to open the motor completely. Then I used copperlube - runs like a charm. The ghries they put in there becmes sticky over time and causes the motor to work too hard and pop the fuse.

No need for a new motor - just open, clean and lube with good stuff

JamesC

The price does not appear 'cause if you have to ask you cannot afford it...

But is too bloody naaaaaiiisss...would love to have one but certainly cannot afford it.

JamesC

Thabo, there is an exception to every rule...

JamesC

Perhaps a more helpful reply: 1. Top up the reservoir and drive around till your reach operating temp, find an incline and get the engine to work. Stop, have a look at the level in the reservoir. Is it magically fuller? Trouble. 2. Once you have reached operating temp, slowly open the radiator cap a...

JamesC

Oops...I see Thabo and myself responding here in tandem on KZ's (I have the t-shirt). If you see traces of water overflowing from the reservoir because that is where your water is going...as Thabo says...start saving for that AMC head and keep water in the car. I can tell you it will last about 200k...

JamesC

sorry folks...that is a cracked head...and does the filler box for the coolant also fill up and overflow?

JamesC

1000km later...60% long distance at speeds of 140-160km/h I managed 6.94km/L...not too shabby hey naaig...

JamesC

uhhm...nou is dit 'n nudge bar

JamesC

Mine did the same and MAF was culprit...was the sensor clean when you looked inside? Two very thin wires in there that almost looks like something that should be in a globe...they must be spotless.

Anyway, hope they sort you out ASAP.

JamesC

Does the idling also vary slightly? So, I mean idling smoothly and then roughly? Have you noticed a change in fuel consumption? Long shot, but I had a similar problem. Also replaced fuel pumps that was not needed... Take out the MAF sensor on the air intake.(Remove engine cover - sits left and there...

JamesC

Electrical - check the fuse.

If the fuse keeps blowing, then the wiper motor is usually clogged. Take it out, dismantle, clean and ghries again,

JamesC

Ok, mine has front and rear locks

JamesC

Spoke to eastvaal toyota now (formerly Kyalami) and this is an old recall - basically the actuator on the rear diff on some models was faulty and this will show up when you engage diff lock and disengage but the light does not come off.

JamesC

4x4direct - easy.

Fitted mine last week and as happy as a pig in sh*t

JamesC

Vergeet van 'n chip - die koste daarvan teen die minimale beter verbruik het ek al uitgewerk gaan jou oor die 200 000km om die chip te betaal.

Haal die cats uit - baie beter besparing as chips en 'n fraksie van die prys

JamesC

Myne dieselfde gedoen. Vervang jou rack ends (tie rod ends). R300 vir albei by Autozone en doen weer die wheel allignment.

JamesC

I just took the cats out and even left sensors in place. I did not go for complete freeflow so still have one box right in the back. Car was always very quiet but now has a grunt to it, especially when you put your foot down. Nothing serious or disturbing and still very gentleman like...but you can ...

JamesC

I thnk I might gain a very slight improvement - biggest reason would be to protect the engine with cleaner air: From 4x4connection Q. Will fitting a Safari snorkel effect the fuel consumption? A. Correct installation of a Safari snorkel will result in unchanged or slightly improved fuel consumption....

JamesC

OK, so I can tell you in town I used to get about 6.1-6.3km/L and since the cats are gone, getting 6.9km/L. Will be driving opend road next week to see what happens. At this stage then R300 very well worth spending. Next thinking of adding a snorkel as that might have another small impact. Which mea...

JamesC

Sit reg langs die blok. Aan die battery se kant. Jy kan dit eintlik nie mis nie...

Ek vervang myne met elke diens maar ek weet dis nie nodig nie. Maar is goedkoop genoeg...hoekom sal ek nou wag om te gaan staan met 'n vuil petrolfilter? Plug net uit en plug die ander een in...vat 15 sekondes

JamesC

Gewere is my besigheid en my lewe. As jy nog nie die opleiding gedoen het nie, ek kan jou help vir R900 vir al drie modules (handwapen,geweer en haelgeweer). Ek self is 'n fan van die 308 en het baie oeswerk met die kaliber in tanzania gedoen - sien http://www.wingshooting.co.za" onclick="...

JamesC

SupaQuick verkoop die dummy sensors

JamesC

So, having read up exhaustively (no pun intended) on the cats for a year now, I was plunged into removing them yesterday not by design but by accident. The one cat was broken and I could clearly hear the crap rolling around inside it. Stopped at SupaQuick in Potch and gave instructions clearly...cut...

JamesC

Friend had one - blew the engine on 80 000km and cost R82k to fix.
Services and parts were VERY expensive. He was not impressed.

Bought a Cruiser 4.0L V6 - no on 300 000km and not a single problem (he does about 100 000km/year)

He would not touch a F250 again

JamesC

know what you are referring to. Mine does not do it, but a friend of mine's V6 does...

some do, some don't...not an issue. turn up the volume on the radio or as the one suggested, toss the cats and get a freeflow (but then it grunts beeg time...)

JamesC

Well done. I have the same year model but have done more than double the kilo.

Have fun, enjoy the beast!!!

JamesC

I do lots of gravel on a daily basis...and I have a heavy foot...

No real 4x4-ing as such (I suppose you are referring to the JHB okes that do weekend trips and engage LR?).

I engage that when I have to get the tractor unstuck and Isuzus...

JamesC

314 000...2005 model.nothing replaced apart from normal services and 2 x rack ends (R300).

JamesC

Yip. I had M&M seat covers on my leather seats. To protect it from three terrorists aged 2-8...

But they are more mannered now and I have posted them for sale. Worked very well

JamesC

stainless steel. 4x4 suspensions shop in Potch. Leon. Just over 3k fitted. excellent job.

JamesC

hoekom moet jy hom vervang?

JamesC

Ek was nou al baie in Mosambiek en het ook daar gewerk vir 'n jaar - ek weet nie of jy op hierdie stadium 'n trip in daai geweste moet onderneem nie. Wag om te kyk wat gebeur met die Renamo/Frelimo konflik. Laasweek is twee mense doodgeskiet naby Beira.

JamesC

Skurf...daai V6 is goed vir BAIE kilos... Op vandag se klok staan ek nou amptelik op 312 000km...my diensboekie het nie meer plek daarvoor nie so ek maak sommer self aantekeninge oor die dienste (doen dit self). Tot op hede, enigste "probleem" was rack ends gewees. Autozone vra R320 vir al...

JamesC

Ek het self 'n 2005 V6...nou 311 000km oppie klok en my gat jeuk nou al lank oor die katte oppie zaust. Maar na BAIE lees kan ek die volgende uitmaak. 1. die 4.0 se sauzt diameter is reeds baie groot en in 'n mindere mate reeds free flow (behalwe virrie katte) 2. deur te de-cat gaan jy nie op 'n Dyn...

JamesC

Geen probleme met Prado nie...behalwe steering rack geneig om te groet... Moet ek praat oor die probleme met die KZTE motor?? Liewers nie. In my opinie sekerlik nie Toyota se beste oomblik nie. As daai head kraak, en kraak sal hy kraak...is jy in vir groot geld. GOLDEN RULE: when you buy high mileag...

JamesC

Ek neem aan dis die 3.0L KZTE...STAY AWAY

Ek het die 3.4 V6, 2000 model. 315 000km en loop nog soos nuut. Geen probleme nie.

Jy gaan jou vingers brand met KZ...been there, have the the T-shirt...TWICE

JamesC

Prado - when a diesel breaks it breaks properly and will cost a lot of money.

When you buy second hand, rule of thumb - go for petrol. Mine is on 310 000 and has not missed a beat.

JamesC

Shoe Tertius, What's the point then of having the beast?? I drive like bat out of hell and average between 6.2 and best was 7.2km/l (and then I am cruising at up to 180km/h) Tried the 120 thing but not working very well for me...all those horses under the bonnet get restless. Manual, V6 4.0 and goin...

JamesC

Ek het replacement bumper op my V6 Hilux en V6 Prado en die rede is maklik: twee jaar terug het my kind die handerm op my 80ser Cruiser losgemaak in die weskus en die replacement bumper het nie net my kinders nie, maar ook my kar gered. Vir my is dit dus bloot 'n praktiese oorweging en vir veilighei...

JamesC

Had two...both cracked cylinder heads, on one the turbo went as well. ...and I don't drive like a maniac and very particular about services. I am cured of diesel for ever and a day. Now a converted petrol head and my Hilux 4.0 is standing on 301 000 and my wife's prado 3.4 V6 on 306 000... No hassle...

JamesC

Not to rub salt on your wounds...but 2 x kzte motors failed on me with the subsequent result that I am now a converted petrol head.

And interestingly enough, going to Zambia in December petrol available everywhere - diesel tanks ran dry, too many big trucks...

JamesC

My load bin area seems to be "hanging" a bit. Been under there but cannot see anything obviously wrong.

Any ideas? Could it be the leaf springs or the shocks?

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