First Time diesel owner
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First Time diesel owner
Hi, Please don't be cruel to me because I only have a 4 X 2 'Lux. This is my first life experience with a diesel vehicle, and oh boy! I am enjoying it already!! I took delivery of a 2007 3.0 D-4D D/C last week, and what a fanatastic bakkie. I have a little DIY experience on petrol vehicles, and now I want to get my hands dirty on the Hilux.
The bakkie has done 135,000km with a full service history, and I read in the owner's manual that the timing belt has to be replaced at 150,000km. Is this a major job, or can it be done at home? I will also be looking at buying a workshop manual, and would appreciate it if anyone knows the reference number from Autobooks for the Hilux 3.0D4D model range.
Thanks guys, any help or advice is worth a lot to me.
The bakkie has done 135,000km with a full service history, and I read in the owner's manual that the timing belt has to be replaced at 150,000km. Is this a major job, or can it be done at home? I will also be looking at buying a workshop manual, and would appreciate it if anyone knows the reference number from Autobooks for the Hilux 3.0D4D model range.
Thanks guys, any help or advice is worth a lot to me.
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Re: First Time diesel owner
welcom that is an awesome motor. Diesal is more complicated to DIY. search the forum will get alot of info
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Re: First Time diesel owner
Welcome Fred, enjoy the forum!!
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Re: First Time diesel owner
Fred nothing wrong with your 4x2 lux, enjoy it here!
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Re: First Time diesel owner
Welcome Fred BUT your thread is incomplete without the picks of your truck
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Re: First Time diesel owner
OK, I want to post a pic of my truck, but dunno how ??Gimme a a tool box to work with, then I'm happy. Keyboards & computers? Duh for me...
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Re: First Time diesel owner
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• Safari Snorkel
• GearMax Rear Locker
• Dragon 29 MHz with 2.6m whip
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• 31" BFG KM2's
Hings (Everyday use and long distance travel)
'06 Hilux 4.0 V6 4X4 D/Cab
• Level-it kit (Front)
• Custom integrated bullbar
• Custom replacement bumper
• Midas driving lights
• Front Runner bakkie slide
• National Luna 80l fridge/freezer
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Re: First Time diesel owner
Welcome Fred, also a first time diesel owner and never looked back
4x2 is not a problem (lotsa guys on the forum with 4x2's) you'd be crucified if it was a LR
4x2 is not a problem (lotsa guys on the forum with 4x2's) you'd be crucified if it was a LR
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Re: First Time diesel owner
Welkomen Fred!
That 2 wheel drive bakkie will get you at alot of places,
Want hyt n toyota badge op die stuurwiel!
That 2 wheel drive bakkie will get you at alot of places,
Want hyt n toyota badge op die stuurwiel!
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Re: First Time diesel owner
Thanks for the warm welcome from all. Now, I need some more advice; please guys, I'm a total novice when it comes to trucks(bakkies) as this is my first one. I have a rather uncomfortable ride, namely that the truck has a very 'boing boing' bouncy ride. I pumped the tyres according to the sticker on the inside of the B-pillar, which specifies unladen pressure of 200kPa front & rear. I think for the tyre size, that this could be too low. Tyres are standard Bridgestone 255/70/15.
Any advice from you fundies???
Any advice from you fundies???
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Re: First Time diesel owner
You can definitely try pumping your tyres to 2.5 bar.
I sometimes go harder on tar....
But it may also be time to have a look at your suspension...
I sometimes go harder on tar....
But it may also be time to have a look at your suspension...
Re: First Time diesel owner
Welcome Fred
I would suggest changing the timing belt and tentioner pully by a mac. Pretty simple however you would rather have someone with some experiance have it done proberly. My light came on at exactly 150 000km and I had it done at 160 000km. Belt still in good order! Not to expensive around R2300 inc labour pvt!
I would suggest changing the timing belt and tentioner pully by a mac. Pretty simple however you would rather have someone with some experiance have it done proberly. My light came on at exactly 150 000km and I had it done at 160 000km. Belt still in good order! Not to expensive around R2300 inc labour pvt!