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- Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:46 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: WAECO Fridge Service - Sorted
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2389
Re: WAECO Fridge Service
Johan is a legend! Excellent service, very friendly bloke and I would definitely recommend him
- Wed Sep 06, 2017 9:38 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 3L D4D Fuel Problem / Cutting out
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8811
Re: 3L D4D Fuel Problem / Cutting out
Hi All,
It is the cluster. Had all of the aforementioned checked. A nice R 4013 to replace and the OD get reset to "0"
Thank you for the advice
It is the cluster. Had all of the aforementioned checked. A nice R 4013 to replace and the OD get reset to "0"
Thank you for the advice
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:54 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: WAECO Fridge Service - Sorted
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2389
Re: WAECO Fridge Service
Thanks. Fridge is with Johan at the moment and I will report back as soon as I have it back.
IMHO - he seems like a really lekker bloke and very willing to help
IMHO - he seems like a really lekker bloke and very willing to help
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 7:52 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 3L D4D Fuel Problem / Cutting out
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8811
3L D4D Fuel Problem / Cutting out
Hi All, Vehicle specs: 2013 Vigo 3L D4D 136000 odd on the clock. This is now the second time this has happened at low fuel levels. Fuel gauge is 3/4rs below the ¼ tank level and in tonight’s case the range was still 60km to go which according to my refuelling history there should be at least 15 litr...
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:36 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: WAECO Fridge Service - Sorted
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2389
WAECO Fridge Service - Sorted
Hi All,
I loaned Skoonpa se yskas, which worked perfectly until I returned it. I assume the compressor has snuffed it. Where can I get this unit fixed?
Thanks
I loaned Skoonpa se yskas, which worked perfectly until I returned it. I assume the compressor has snuffed it. Where can I get this unit fixed?
Thanks
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:24 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Insurance quote on new lux
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2066
Re: Insurance quote on new lux
Sorted!
Changed providers, and for exactly the same premium that I am currently paying, I could insure both Hilux's for the same price.
Thanks all.
Changed providers, and for exactly the same premium that I am currently paying, I could insure both Hilux's for the same price.
Thanks all.
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:21 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Spare wheel MIA....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3618
Re: Spare wheel MIA....
Ja ja Nick S.... :punch: Thank you all for the advice, suppose even if it was welded to the chassis it would disappear? Only replacement (rim) that I can find currently is via Toyota, admittedly I haven't called scrap yards yet. Any other places that I could look at like N1 4X4? Open to suggestions ...
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:42 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Insurance quote on new lux
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2066
Insurance quote on new lux
Hi All, Toying with the idea of the new lux vs driving around in one where bits and pieces keep being taken of it.... (Not saying it wont happen to a new one, but it seems like a good idea to at least take a look :D: ). Got a quote today from my current provider for R5374.00 per month on the new 2.8...
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 4:27 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Spare wheel MIA....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3618
Re: Spare wheel MIA....
Thanks all. I will get the fancy lock for the new spare...
- Fri Jul 28, 2017 1:05 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Spare wheel MIA....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3618
Spare wheel MIA....
Hi all, I am pretty sure that this has been discussed to death and apologies if I am starting a new thread for this topic. My spare wheel was repossessed yesterday. I had the strengthened lock and a substantial chain around it, so my question is what is the best way of securing a spare? Apart from a...
- Tue Mar 03, 2015 1:43 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux Centre Caps becoming a popular item to part with...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 683
Hilux Centre Caps becoming a popular item to part with...
Hi all, had mine "repossessed" on Saturday morning whilst stocking up for the "rugby braai" at Checkers. The place was very busy I must add... Bloke at Toyota giggled when I ask "do you sell many of these?" Is there a way to secure them to the rim to prevent this happen...
- Tue Jan 13, 2015 10:47 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Ag nee...!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2483
Re: Ag nee...!
Hi Kevin,
yup perfect rim of glass left in the rubber all the way around the window frame... until I closed the door the first time. (Hence no pic pf that)
yup perfect rim of glass left in the rubber all the way around the window frame... until I closed the door the first time. (Hence no pic pf that)
- Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:56 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Ag nee...!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2483
Re: Ag nee...!
I will have to go and investigate... All I know is if I close the bakkie or canopy door with too much vigor then the alarm goes off, same applies to hail.
- Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:26 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Ag nee...!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2483
Re: Ag nee...!
mmmmmmm? I have fitted and aftermarket alarm and immobilizer but I must admit that I have never seen a fancy sensor like that?
- Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:24 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2057
Re: New member
Welcome
- Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:21 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: new member
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2089
Re: new member
Welcome (Back) Gustave
- Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:16 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Ag nee...!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2483
Re: Ag nee...!
Thanks everybody.... and as it has been rightly stated, I still have the Lux and the only damage was the window. Kevin, that is what I thought as well but the window was intact lying on the car chair on the back seat??? It seems to me that it was actually cut out? The damaged glass that you see on t...
- Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:15 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Ag nee...!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2483
Ag nee...!
Went for a quick beer after graft on Friday. I was parked in a "secure" :laugh2: parking and was only about 40 meters away from my lux. I always sit outside so I can keep an eye on her, and the bliksems broke in and helped themselves. Laptop (Under the back seat) tablet, external hard driv...
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:24 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: The fuel consumption of my Hilux
- Replies: 347
- Views: 354553
Re: The fuel consumption of my Hilux
Vehicle: Toyota D/C 4x4 Manual km: 54500 Motor: D4D 3L Model: 2013 Suspension: Standard Tyres: Bridgestone Dueler Airfilter: Standard Snorkel: No Cam cut. ????? Exhaust: Std Tyre pressure: 2.1 bar Aircon: Always on Canopy: Fiberglass Roof rack: No Fuel consumption: 9km/l on dirt 9 km/l --10 km/l in ...
- Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:15 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: new member
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2750
Re: new member
Welcome to the club!
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 1:27 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hilux 4x4 VHF Channel?
- Replies: 303
- Views: 33517
Re: Hilux 4x4 VHF Channel?
I know I am late on this topic but well done to all involved!
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:54 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dogs Love Luxes Too!!!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1471
- Tue Jan 06, 2015 7:55 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dogs Love Luxes Too!!!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1471
Re: Dogs Love Luxes Too!!!!
We were at dog school and she wanted to go home to the pool at that very moment no questions asked....
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:42 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Dogs Love Luxes Too!!!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1471
Dogs Love Luxes Too!!!!
Wanted to "kill" her but it made for a cute picture opportunity....
Thank goodness no scratches....
Thank goodness no scratches....
- Fri Nov 28, 2014 11:45 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Steering wheel shake….?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4953
Re: Steering wheel shake….?
Shot for all the information! At this stage everybody is pointing fingers so I have to follow the process to get it sorted out. FYI, I had to replace the tyres at 25000 Km because of an out of round problem and this was done free of charge. My suspicion still lies with the shocks as the problem wors...
- Wed Nov 26, 2014 3:51 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Steering wheel shake….?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4953
Re: Steering wheel shake….?
Thanks guys, Been back to supa quick, they printed a report that stated that the shocks needed replacement after re-balancing the wheels and making sure that the rims are not bent. Took the lux to Toyota for warranty shock replacement, only to be told that I need to take it to bridge stone to have t...
- Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:56 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Nie meer 'n roofkyker
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1835
Re: Nie meer 'n roofkyker
Welcome & enjoy the forum.
- Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:55 am
- Forum: Know your fellow members
- Topic: In watter lande was jy al?
- Replies: 92
- Views: 18818
Re: In watter lande was jy al?
RSA, Namibia, Moz, Bots, Zim, England, Scotland, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, France & UAE for stopovers...
- Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:48 am
- Forum: Know your fellow members
- Topic: What's your business?
- Replies: 192
- Views: 47916
Re: What's your business?
Part owner of KNP Tours (Launching officially, soon... as in December)
- Wed Nov 26, 2014 11:00 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Steering wheel shake….?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4953
Steering wheel shake….?
Hi All, I am having a bit of a problem with my lux. I did the rotation, alignment and balancing again now at 50000 (last week) and the steering wheel shakes between 107km/h and 119km/h. I took it back this morning for re-balancing and the problem still exists. She tracks straight and doesn't pull to...
- Mon Nov 17, 2014 4:47 pm
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: Sfa hilux
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3857
Re: Sfa hilux
Lekker
- Mon Nov 17, 2014 4:30 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2392
Re: Hello
Hello & welcome
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:36 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Another Newbie
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3363
Re: Another Newbie
Welcome! Hope you find a lux soon...
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:33 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Eventually
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2907
Re: Eventually
Welcome, very nice Lux
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:32 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Eerste Hilux
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3771
Re: Eerste Hilux
Welcome Fanie, looking forward to the updates of the fix up...
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:29 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: greeting
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1762
Re: greeting
Welcome & enjoy the forum
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:28 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Down Under
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2769
Re: Down Under
Welcome
Very nice bakkie
Very nice bakkie
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:22 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Dream come true
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3549
Re: Dream come true
Welcome & lekker bakkie!!!!
Drove the 2.7 (a borrowed one) for a while before I bought mine and it really was a magic bakkie.
Enjoy
Drove the 2.7 (a borrowed one) for a while before I bought mine and it really was a magic bakkie.
Enjoy
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:23 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Please list your VHF Radios here
- Replies: 81
- Views: 33149
Re: Please list your VHF Radios here
Kenwood TK 2000 Handheld
- Fri Nov 07, 2014 11:19 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: N1 - R 525 to Pafuri Gate KNP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1748
Re: N1 - R 525 to Pafuri Gate KNP
Hi All, A little late, but I would like to report that this rout is the ONLY way I will going to the Kruger from now on. 120 from JHB to about 20kms from the Pafuri gate where there is a small detour because a bridge has washed away. Then back up to 80 to the park. Great road with very little traffi...
- Mon Oct 27, 2014 12:36 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Congrats Nick & Sam
- Replies: 3
- Views: 959
Congrats Nick & Sam
Hi all,
Proud to announce that my brother Nick Schmidt and Sam got married over the weekend.
I will post the pics of the decorated Hilux as soon as I can get them off my phone.
Proud to announce that my brother Nick Schmidt and Sam got married over the weekend.
I will post the pics of the decorated Hilux as soon as I can get them off my phone.
- Tue Sep 02, 2014 4:03 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: N1 - R 525 to Pafuri Gate KNP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1748
Re: N1 - R 525 to Pafuri Gate KNP
Thanks a mil Marius!!!! Really appreciate the information.
- Tue Sep 02, 2014 10:47 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: N1 - R 525 to Pafuri Gate KNP
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1748
N1 - R 525 to Pafuri Gate KNP
Hi All, We are looking at going to KNP mid September and I was wondering if has anybody recently done the N1 - R525 stretch through Tshipise to the Pafuri Gate of the KNP? I would like to know about the road condition, speed limits (i.e is it as bad as the road to the Punda Maria Gate) and traffic o...
- Wed Oct 30, 2013 3:04 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hallo
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3023
Re: Hallo
Welcome Bennie and enjoy!
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:36 pm
- Forum: Know your fellow members
- Topic: Pics of your Pets
- Replies: 59
- Views: 12716
Re: Pics of your Pets
Our mad three (Glad they could stand still long enough for me to get the pics.... )
Cloe:
Cleo:
Cassie:
And the owner of the house:
Cloe:
Cleo:
Cassie:
And the owner of the house:
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 2:51 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Howdy
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2596
Re: Howdy
Welcome AJ, enjoy the forum!
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:14 pm
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: Hilux at sunset
- Replies: 24
- Views: 9257
Re: Hilux at sunset
Lekker!!!!!!
- Tue Oct 29, 2013 1:12 pm
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: My Hilux in its “natural” environment
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2993
Re: My Hilux in its “natural” environment
Thanks guys,
Going down on this Friday to see what the progress is and we will see how far a long it has come. Will post some pics (Just need to find the appropriate forum )
Going down on this Friday to see what the progress is and we will see how far a long it has come. Will post some pics (Just need to find the appropriate forum )
- Fri Oct 25, 2013 2:05 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Road from JHB to Swaziland... Info needed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 874
Re: Road from JHB to Swaziland... Info needed
Thanks a mil guys!
- Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:53 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi Everyone
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2939
Re: Hi Everyone
Welcome Kaiser, enjoy the forum!
- Fri Oct 25, 2013 12:18 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Road from JHB to Swaziland... Info needed
- Replies: 3
- Views: 874
Road from JHB to Swaziland... Info needed
Hi All, I am going on a work trip to the Royal Swazi Hotel in Nov. I have never been to Swaziland so I would like to know if there is anything I need to know about the road there (From JHB). I know the N4, what is the R33 and N17 like lately? And the border??? or should it all be smooth going? Thank...
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:16 pm
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: My Hilux in its “natural” environment
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2993
Re: My Hilux in its “natural” environment
As soon as the farm house has been sorted out...(contractor is giving us grief ) and we have sorted out the water supply (putting another JoJo up) then we are good to go... so watch this space
That whole area, Memel, Newscatle...etc is stunning
That whole area, Memel, Newscatle...etc is stunning
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 12:03 pm
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: My Hilux in its “natural” environment
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2993
Re: My Hilux in its “natural” environment
I am actually thinking of hosting a B&B there sometime soon. It is the farm that borders the top part of Mullers Pass on the way to Newcastle so lots of places to go and play there.
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 11:13 am
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: My Hilux in its “natural” environment
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2993
My Hilux in its “natural” environment
Down on our farm....
- Thu Oct 17, 2013 9:41 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi There
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2463
Re: Hi There
Thanks everybody
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 4:20 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2013 Hilux Clutch Noise
- Replies: 1
- Views: 889
2013 Hilux Clutch Noise
Hi All, I am sure that most of you are aware of this and it may have been posted before but I thought I would add my two cents. I have posted this on another forum (LCCSA) but I suppose that this would have been the correct place to post this.... :oops: Ever since I have had the Hilux (Feb 2013 mode...
- Wed Oct 16, 2013 3:56 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi There
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2463
Hi There
Hi All, I am a new member to the club. I took delivery of my new Hilux 3 D4D 4X4 D/C in May 2013 and have loved driving her every single day. I am also the one that showed Nick S the light and convinced him that there is no other vehicle :twisted: I look forward to gaining and sharing knowledge on t...