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- Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:16 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2011 Vigo Speed control
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1046
2011 Vigo Speed control
Good day gents. I have a 2011 Vigo. About 3 years ago I had the slip ring replaced when there was a bulletin sent our by Toyota. Last couple of month my speed control stopped working. Then I realised it only comes on when the sterring wheel is turned about a quarter turn either way from straight whe...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 7:50 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Calling all Sparkies - wiper issue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3302
Re: Calling all Sparkies - wiper issue
I had the same issue with my 2011 Vigo end of last year. When I opened the motor, I saw a little black spot where the contacts had a short. I bent the contacts a little bit and gone was the problem. 4 months and a good rainy season so far here in George later and all is well. Hope you come right.
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 9:25 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Sticky gearbox
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1400
Re: Sticky gearbox
What oil did you put in the box? Brand and viscosity?
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: You Drive Me Crazy !!!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8494
Re: You Drive Me Crazy !!!
I will next replace the universal joints in the drive shaft and check the center carrier bearing if it is fitted with one. Not that familiar with the Surf.
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 1:20 pm
- Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
- Topic: Version Update - forum will be down
- Replies: 108
- Views: 28053
Re: Version Update - forum will be down
Baie dankie Pieter. Nie geweet mens kan dit stel nie. Gaan dit definitief doen. Dankie.
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:38 am
- Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
- Topic: Version Update - forum will be down
- Replies: 108
- Views: 28053
Re: Version Update - forum will be down
Ek het ‘n vraag: sal dit enigsins moontlik wees om doe hoeveelheid posts op een bladsy te verminder voordat dit die twee bladsy vorm op daai thread. Met threads wat baie mense op kommentaar lewer vat dit nogal lank om by die laaste een uit te kom as daar al 50 posts is. Net gewonder of van die ander...
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:31 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Free-wheel hubs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1748
Re: Free-wheel hubs
Plesier Deon. Ek is bly jy het reg gekom.
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 8:23 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Free-wheel hubs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1748
Re: Free-wheel hubs
Jy kan Gemini Parts in Johannesburg probeer. Hulle verkoop OEM onderdele teen baie goeie pryse. Kan ook N1 4x4 probeer in Pretoria.
- Wed Jul 11, 2018 7:53 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Hilux what to do ??
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2918
Re: SFA Hilux what to do ??
WL’s are good engines. My neighbour has a courier company and his Ranger with the WL had to be rebuilt now for the first time after 700k km. But they are getting scarce second hand. And expensive. Around R25k
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 6:25 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Alu doors on fibre glass canopy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3792
Re: Alu doors on fibre glass canopy
Thanks Mud Dog. I attached it and placed it inline. When I previewed the post, all was fine. Then when I submit it, it disappeared. I keep on struggling with uploading photos on this forum. What am I doing wrong?
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 3:16 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Alu doors on fibre glass canopy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3792
Re: Alu doors on fibre glass canopy
Why is my photos not showing?
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:42 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Alu doors on fibre glass canopy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3792
Alu doors on fibre glass canopy
I saw someone asking on our local Facebook page if someone can build him aluminium doors for his canopy. So I commented and said I would build it for him. About two months later he came to my workshop and then I started. I removed the existing side slidding windows and made a template out of a box b...
- Mon Jul 09, 2018 10:37 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Oil pump
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2428
Re: Oil pump
Yes, the 2C alternators have the vacuum pump at the back. The oil leak could come from it.
- Sat Jul 07, 2018 7:18 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Some assistance required
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4310
- Sat Jul 07, 2018 8:43 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Some assistance required
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4310
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 6:10 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Gearbox Fill plug stripped
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1863
Re: Gearbox Fill plug stripped
Thanks for checking Andy. I emailed the photos form my phone to myself to get it on my pc. And when I downloaded it, it saved it in my downloads folder as one zipped file. Strange. Maybe thats why it doesn’t want to work. Any way. Hope this post can help someone with the same problem on the fill plug.
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:44 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Gearbox Fill plug stripped
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1863
Re: Gearbox Fill plug stripped
I tried placing the photos inline but when I click on preview, the disappear.
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 5:41 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Gearbox Fill plug stripped
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1863
Gearbox Fill plug stripped
With my 170000km service, I damaged the gearbox fill/check plug on my 3.0 D4d Hilux. That is one area that I don't like Toyota's design, are the fill plugs on the transfer and gearboxes. So I first tried to tap it loose with a chisel, but with no success. Also scared that I would damage or crack the...
- Mon Jun 18, 2018 6:31 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: Axle identification
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3478
Re: Axle identification
Type in the VIN number in toyodiy and it will tell you.
- Thu May 24, 2018 8:08 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Clips by dashboard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1044
Re: Clips by dashboard
Maak seker die geel clips sit lekker vas aan die gedeelte wat jy afgehaal het. Dan druk jy net dit in die gate in tot dit click. Moet nie die geel clips in hulle gate in die dashboard sit en dan die gedeelte wat jy afgehaal in in dit probeer druk nie. Jy sal die clips deur die gat druk en dan val hu...
- Tue May 22, 2018 8:09 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: B Class merc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5742
Re: B Class merc
I once replaced glow plugs on a B200 CDi. Took me a whole day to do the job. I think the customer was charged 8 hours of labour.
- Mon May 21, 2018 7:35 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: B Class merc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5742
Re: B Class merc
Also did my apprenticeship at a private Merc workshop. The A and B class very difficult to work on. We found a way to only lower the rear of the si frame to replace starters etc but as dd6 said its a mission. I will NOT buy Merc second hand. They are designed in my opinion to buy new and sell when s...
- Thu May 10, 2018 6:32 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: diagnostics
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7208
Re: diagnostics
You can’t reset the alternator charging light. When it is on in the cluster, then its not charging. Have you checked the charging with a multi meter? Should read between 13.5 and 14.5 Volts approximate.
- Mon May 07, 2018 6:53 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Hilux Mechanic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1445
Re: SFA Hilux Mechanic
You are welcome to give me a call anytime if you get stuck with something. Or keep us up to date on this thread.
When you are in George come and say hi at my shop. I also do 4x4 accessories and building of aluminium canopies etc.
When you are in George come and say hi at my shop. I also do 4x4 accessories and building of aluminium canopies etc.
- Mon May 07, 2018 4:40 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Hilux Mechanic
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1445
Re: SFA Hilux Mechanic
You can contact me at 0823197730 or visit my workshop at 8 Diamant street, George Industria. BJM Auto Services. Or pm me your number and I will call you back.
Regards
Martiens Bekker
Regards
Martiens Bekker
- Mon Apr 30, 2018 8:51 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Drivetrain Humming / Vibration coasting in 2WD but not 4WD
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1122
Re: Drivetrain Humming / Vibration coasting in 2WD but not 4WD
First bet would be to check the universals. Give it a good grease if they have nipples.
- Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:58 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: vigo rear diff protection plate
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4391
Re: vigo rear diff protection plate
Rigardt, If you are interested I can build you one according to your specs. I am a bit far as my workshop is in George so I don't know if postage will kill the price. But if you are interested you can give me a call o82319773o.
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 1:51 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 3RZ Injectors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1836
Re: 3RZ Injectors
If anyone wondered, R1437.50 per injector at Gemini parts and its OEM injectors.
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:51 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 3RZ Injectors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1836
Re: 3RZ Injectors
Thanks Ismail
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 5:56 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 3RZ Injectors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1836
3RZ Injectors
Ek is opsoek na 4 injectors vir ‘n 2.7 3RZ IFS Hilux. Waarmee vervang mens hulle? Gaan Bosch vandag bel, enige ander opsies. Die agente is bietjie duur.
- Tue Mar 27, 2018 4:41 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: OBD II protocol
- Replies: 27
- Views: 54516
Re: OBD II protocol
Why all the secrecy and PM's back and forth? The rest of us also want to know
- Wed Feb 28, 2018 4:36 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4196
Re: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
Buy a Miller TIG welder. Only R63000 on Afrox’ website....
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 8:00 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Electical problem ,2001 3.0L DE IFS
- Replies: 1
- Views: 760
Re: Electical problem ,2001 3.0L DE IFS
Get the alternator fixed and it should sort out the rest of the lights also on the cluster.
- Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:39 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: CV Joint rubbers replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1547
Re: CV Joint rubbers replacement
Yes, it was indeed a 90 but the guy replaced ball joints 3 months prior to the incident with pirate parts.pietpetoors wrote: ↑Sun Feb 25, 2018 12:22 pmThat is a common Prado 90 problem (presume it is Prado 90), even happens with worn out OEM ball jointsSaw a photo of a Prado the other day where the lower ball joint fell out
- Sat Feb 24, 2018 3:28 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: CV Joint rubbers replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1547
Re: CV Joint rubbers replacement
If you do replace ball joints, please replace with OEM parts. Its going to be more expensive but pirate part cannot be trusted especially with suspensions. Saw a photo of a Prado the other day where the lower ball joint fell out while driving due to cheap parts used.
- Fri Feb 23, 2018 4:45 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: CV Joint rubbers replacement
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1547
Re: CV Joint rubbers replacement
You should not assume anything. Jack it up and check the upper and lower ball joints with a tyre lever for play. There should be none. You can also check the control arm bushes. If all are good then just replace the CV boot rubbers.
- Fri Feb 16, 2018 1:57 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7968
Re: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
Ja jy is reg. Die output shafts verskil omdat die transfer boxes verskil.
- Fri Feb 16, 2018 8:44 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Coolant Replacement
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8885
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 6:30 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: D4D Diesel Smell
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1811
Re: D4D Diesel Smell
If possible clean it with petrol and blow it dry with compressed air. Then check for leaks at the nuts on the fuel rail and injectors. The injector pipes sometimes crack just in top of the farrel where it seals. Secondly if all that is fine, spray some soapy water on the injector and look for bubble...
- Tue Feb 06, 2018 10:10 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7968
Re: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
Die ratkas in die 1HZ Cruisers is presies dieselfde as die in die 4x4 D4d’s. Dis die R151f box. Dis net die transfer box wat verskil.
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 10:25 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Adjustable side mirror
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1193
Re: Adjustable side mirror
Mine does the same. However if I hold it in for about 5 seconds or so then it starts to move. Both my mirrors does it. I have removed the switch and cleaned the connections. But didn’t change anything. I just live with it as I am driving the bakkie 99% of the time so no adjusting necessary.
- Sun Jan 28, 2018 8:08 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Toyota recall on air bags
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2238
Re: Toyota recall on air bags
Replaced mine about two weeks ago at Toyota Stellenbosch. 20 min job. But the agents are battling with stock. Some agents have waiting list. Better make that appointment sooner than later.
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 9:02 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Gearbox Problems Please Help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4097
Re: Gearbox Problems Please Help
Is your Hilux 4x4 or not? If yes, then you have a R151f gearbox which is famous for having weak 5th gears. Especially in the Land Cruiser pick ups with the same boxes, the guys struggle to get 150k km out of a box before the output shaft brakes the housing where the 5th gear bearing runs. That mecha...
- Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:37 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Tail lights, for fog and dash lights not working
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6487
Re: Tail lights, for fog and dash lights not working
Did you tow a trailer? Look at the fuse box left of the steering collomb.
- Mon Dec 25, 2017 8:55 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Vigo 4L V6 Rev Counter
- Replies: 1
- Views: 840
Re: Vigo 4L V6 Rev Counter
Check all the connections on the alternator. Remove plug, clean and plug it back in. Could also be a connection on the back of the cluster.
- Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:18 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: The fuel consumption of my Hilux
- Replies: 348
- Views: 362428
Re: The fuel consumption of my Hilux
Vehicle: 2011 3.0 D4D S/C 4x4 Km's on the clock: 152000km Motor: 1KD 3.0 Vehicle lift/ suspension: Standard Tyres: 31/10.5/R15 Carb mod/ spacers?: No Air filter: Standard Snorkel?: Yes EFI?: Std Cam cut?: No Exhaust mod: No Tyre pressure: 2.2 Bar Permanent roofrack/tent etc?: Cattle rails Aircon?: 8...
- Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:36 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Raad oor OME coils
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3547
Re: Raad oor OME coils
Baie dankie vir al die info. Ek was nie seker oor die lengte van die coil nie. Alles maak sin wat jy sê. Ek gaan dan hulle nogsteeds koop en hou tot ek shocks kan koop.
- Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:24 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Raad oor OME coils
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3547
Re: Raad oor OME coils
Ek het standaard Toyota shocks in. Het ‘n 40mm pyp bull bar wat seker so in die omgewing van 30-40kg weeg.
Gaan die coils nie met die gewone lengte shocks werk nie?
‘n Nuwe stel 883 coils is R4100 by 4x4Mega.
Gaan die coils nie met die gewone lengte shocks werk nie?
‘n Nuwe stel 883 coils is R4100 by 4x4Mega.
- Wed Dec 06, 2017 12:14 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Raad oor OME coils
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3547
Raad oor OME coils
I have searched but can’t find anything that answers my questions. I can buy Old Man Emu front coils for my 2011 Vigo for R1600. It has done 20k km. Its the 2883 coils. My questions are: 1) Will it make any improvement to handling on and off road with the standard Toyota shocks? 2) I have a 30mm bod...
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 5:45 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: RWC 2023
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1651
Re: RWC 2023
Gelukkig kan nie een van hierdie ‘fat cats’ nou geld steel nie. Ek hou van al hierdie slegte goed wat met SA Rugby gebeur agv onder andere ons belaglike misdaad en moord syfers. Iewers moet iemand seker dan nou wakker skrik en besef die koffie is koud.
- Sun Sep 17, 2017 8:53 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 3L d4d 2012 clicking noise no power
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1667
Re: 3L d4d 2012 clicking noise no power
The VNT or VGT stands for veriable nozzle turbine or veriable geometry turbine. Inside the turbo is vanes which changes its position so that you have optimal boost at all rev ranges.
- Wed Jun 14, 2017 9:59 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hulix vigo tie rod end
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1746
Re: Hulix vigo tie rod end
The inner part that the tie rod screws into is called the rack end. The rack end srews into the steering rack shaft.
- Sat May 20, 2017 5:41 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Power loss now its dead
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1867
Re: Power loss now its dead
Sounds like your alternator gave in. Start it with jumpers from another battery and then check charging with a multi meter. Should be between 14 and 14.5 volts
- Mon May 15, 2017 1:12 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: hilux 2l gearbox oil
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2284
Re: hilux 2l gearbox oil
No it won't matter. The older gearboxes like yours ussualy runs on 80W90 but I don't think you will have a problem with 75W90
- Mon May 15, 2017 12:40 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: hilux 2l gearbox oil
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2284
Re: hilux 2l gearbox oil
I won't fill a gearbox with GL5. I believe there is a compound in that could harm the brass of the syncros over time. A EP90 or 80W90 GL4 will do the job
- Sun May 14, 2017 11:14 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: hilux 2l gearbox oil
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2284
Re: hilux 2l gearbox oil
GL4 is for gearbox and transfer and GL5 for diffs
- Tue May 09, 2017 3:36 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Anyone replaced Toyota Tazz tie-rods and tie-rod ends ?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1895
Re: Anyone replaced Toyota Tazz tie-rods and tie-rod ends ?
If you are mechanically challenged then better take it to a mechanic. Otherwise, no special tool required. Good old pipe wrench (bobbejaanspanner) and you are good to go. Thery are usually very tight and you should tighten them again very tight with some thread locker. And then mark the old tie rod ...
- Thu May 04, 2017 1:38 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: D4D running rich.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4768
Re: D4D running rich.
I think he meant to say did they clean itlukestoyzx wrote: ↑Wed May 03, 2017 10:50 pm Did they your air flow meter when it was serviced? Should be done every time the air filter is changed.
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- Wed Apr 26, 2017 2:20 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Radio Vervang Hilux D4D 2009
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3490
Re: Radio Vervang Hilux D4D 2009
Ek bly in Oudtshoorn en het die radio by Oudtshoorn Toyota gekoop
- Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:48 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Radio Vervang Hilux D4D 2009
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3490
Re: Radio Vervang Hilux D4D 2009
Ek het vir my Hilux, 2011 model pre-facelift so het die selfde dash in as joune by Toyota 'n radio gekoop wat staight fit is. Hy het aux en usb. Nie bluetooth nie maar was dadelik 'n groot upgrade van die een wat hy uit gekom het. En hy was maar R1000 direk by handelaars