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- Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:05 pm
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: Toyota Miss South Africa 2024
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2773
Re: Toyota Miss South Africa 2024
Beautiful curves
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:07 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Wanted 1990 Corolla 4A valve shims
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1865
Re: Wanted 1990 Corolla 4A valve shims
What is the OD and which thickness you need?
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:57 am
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Snorkel 2.4 GD6 4x4
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3165
Re: Snorkel 2.4 GD6 4x4
Nice job, very professional.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 8:38 am
- Forum: Spares
- Topic: 1999 Hilux front bumper
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1808
Re: 1999 Hilux front bumper
Nic I sent you a whatsapp
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:57 am
- Forum: Spares
- Topic: 1999 Hilux front bumper
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1808
Re: 1999 Hilux front bumper
That is tempting. Lately I often consider putting an original bumper back on my Hilux. Those bumpers are cut rather high and do not catch that easily. Will be a difficult mind set change to go from steel bumper back to original. Let me sleep over it.
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:54 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: New member with some 4y questions
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2569
Re: New member with some 4y questions
I cannot find any info either that there is a difference in the physical engine. I think it will only be the bolt on accessories that will differ but the sub should be the same. If you already have a running motor you can just swop all your bolt ons with the forklift engine like, inlet manifold, exh...
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:41 am
- Forum: Accessories for Sale
- Topic: Rollbar for 2004 Hilux (kzte shape)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1965
Re: Rollbar for 2004 Hilux (kzte shape)
That is a nice bakkie you have.
- Sat Sep 09, 2023 2:17 pm
- Forum: Spares
- Topic: SOLD Front Seats - Can be made fit ti SFA Hilux - R500.00 - SOLD
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1962
SOLD Front Seats - Can be made fit ti SFA Hilux - R500.00 - SOLD
SOLD 2x Leather Front Seats. I presume it is Toyota and if I look at the movement lever it might be late 90's Toyota. Maybe 3 liter Camry or something. They were in an old BMW 2002 I restored but I replaced them the with Bee Em's original seats. I am sure you will be able to make them fit in a SFA a...
- Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:13 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: tyre size options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3031
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 4:01 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 3rz rebuild or cut out
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1875
Re: 3rz rebuild or cut out
Agree, the rebuild then you know what you have. I have seen too many times how the mechanics next to me fit a used engine, just to take it out and take it back to go swop it for another one. The engine sellers always say "no problem, something wrong, just bring it back" but it is you who h...
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:59 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 1988 Hilux 2.2 4x4 Long Wheel base price?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2842
Re: 1988 Hilux 2.2 4x4 Long Wheel base price?
Nothing less than R125k. Start on R180k (or less) and test the market, if you do not get a response within a week gradually start reducing your price. Depending on how desperate you are to sell. In the end I think you might settle on R140k but you never know, maybe someone is willing to pay more.
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 3:54 pm
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Black smoke while accelerating and when changing gears on a toyota fortuner 2007 3l d4r
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3084
Re: Black smoke while accelerating and when changing gears on a toyota fortuner 2007 3l d4r
Use some good injector cleaner, that is the cheapest way to start. Sometimes it is just dirty injectors. Toyota sells rather good ones. Myself use Wurth's Fuel Cure Make sure your air cleaner is clean. If, after one tank of Fuel Cure it still smokes you will have to start looking at injectors, etc. ...
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:31 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: IFS sunvisors
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2436
Re: IFS sunvisors
Circlip or do google search for spring caps.
Look at these pirate ones, they have a nyloc nut. Maybe you can cut thread on the tip and put a nut.
https://www.amazon.com/Legion-Store-Vis ... B0BWBWGVVQ
Look at these pirate ones, they have a nyloc nut. Maybe you can cut thread on the tip and put a nut.
https://www.amazon.com/Legion-Store-Vis ... B0BWBWGVVQ
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 3:23 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: tyre size options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3031
Re: tyre size options
It will be lob sided. If both rims and tyres are 17" the tyres will fit both the mags and steelies. Just note that in some Hiluxes there is a big difference in wheel nuts between mags and steel rims.
- Fri Jun 09, 2023 9:21 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Carbon Canister
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6219
Re: Carbon Canister
A fuel smell when the vapor expands is the only good reason. All the old cars vented into air. At the moment my carbon filter is not connected.
- Wed May 24, 2023 9:14 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Aisin free wheel hub springs
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2384
Re: Aisin free wheel hub springs
Do you know if they have the same spline count, should be if they are identical?@dax021 "A long shot, but maybe try the Suzuki dealers. The SJ 410/413 had identical hubs,"
I see one get auto hubs for the Suzuki and I've been looking for auto hubs for the Hilux a long time.
- Wed May 24, 2023 9:09 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: 4x4 conversion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4367
Re: 4x4 conversion
If you buy those parts new from Toyota it will probably cost you more than the vehicle. If you want to make it more affordable you will have to buy used parts. If you buy used parts for the conversion you might as well buy a used 4x4 version of the same vehicle. Conversions like these are not worth ...
- Wed May 24, 2023 9:04 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Torque setting advice.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3517
Re: Torque setting advice.
This manual includes the 3L
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CUx4Vs ... view?pli=1
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CUx4Vs ... view?pli=1
- Mon May 08, 2023 10:13 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fortuner 3.0 D4D Turbo Actuator
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1197
Re: Fortuner 3.0 D4D Turbo Actuator
Not sure who in Brackenfell is good with Turbos, but I always use Turbozone in Paarl.
http://www.turbozone.co.za/
Maybe ask Francois from 4xLux who he use for Turbos in Brackenfell.
http://www.turbozone.co.za/
Maybe ask Francois from 4xLux who he use for Turbos in Brackenfell.
- Mon Apr 03, 2023 5:28 pm
- Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
- Topic: NL Intelligent Solenoid duel battery charger
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2340
Re: NL Intelligent Solenoid duel battery charger
The NL disconnects the 2nd battery from the main battery when you switch off the vehicle. That is to prevent the 2nd battery from draining the main battery while the vehicle is not running. When you start the vehicle and the solenoid detects the high voltage from the alternator, then only will it co...
- Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:06 pm
- Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
- Topic: Break dust covers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1914
Re: Break dust covers
If it is the back plate / dust cover type of thing it cannot wear out. It either become loose or you accidentally knock and bend them while replacing pads. That is the only dust covers I can think off on front brakes. Besides of course the rubber dust cover on the caliper piston but that is somethin...
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:46 am
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: LED Bar Relay Question
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2301
Re: LED Bar Relay Question
Or you can use a relay with the switch. Tap the supply to relay coil from the bright + in James' sketch and cut the earth with the switch.
Brights + Leg 85
Earth to switch, from switch to 86
Battery + to 87 with fuse close to battery.
30 to LED bar +
Earth lead bar on body or directly on battery.
Brights + Leg 85
Earth to switch, from switch to 86
Battery + to 87 with fuse close to battery.
30 to LED bar +
Earth lead bar on body or directly on battery.
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:40 am
- Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
- Topic: Break dust covers
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1914
Re: Break dust covers
Which dust covers?
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:39 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Aircon Startup Delay
- Replies: 2
- Views: 959
Re: Aircon Startup Delay
Sounds more like a control module problem to me especially if it loose your previous settings.
Is your Hilux still under warranty?
Is your Hilux still under warranty?
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:38 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: A/C taking 45sec to turn on!!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1706
Re: A/C taking 45sec to turn on!!!
Sounds more like a control module problem to me especially if it loose your previous settings.
- Fri Mar 24, 2023 12:06 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 2.7i Question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3945
Re: 2.7i Question
I never owned a 4y long enough to gain experience on it. I am sure there are long time 4y owners who can tell you better. I know in the performance world there is a thing that the engine must always be able to breathe properly. That is true for an engine that is running at high revs. Anything you us...
- Thu Mar 23, 2023 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 2.7i Question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3945
Re: 2.7i Question
As long as there is still a first box it should be fine. Some people remove the first box completely which is not good. I also have SS freeflow at back.
- Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:41 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2018 Toyota Hilux Brake shoes uneven wear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2754
Re: 2018 Toyota Hilux Brake shoes uneven wear
Never thought about it that way but yes, swopping them around might give you a bit more life out of it, but for the effort I will not bother. By the time the lining is finish on the worse part, the better part only have like a couple of mm left. Rear shoes can last as much as 100,000km in some cases...
- Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:28 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 2.7i Question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3945
Re: 2.7i Question
Many moons ago when mine still had a 2.7 in, I also wanted to remove the first box. Both Hoppy and PowerFlow exhaust in CPT told me not to do it because I will loose torque. They also said the std branches it came from factory is good enough, they cannot improve it. If a company like PowerFlow loose...
- Thu Mar 23, 2023 9:24 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 2.7i Question
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3945
Re: 2.7i Question
That is normal and was made worse by removing or free flowing the very first box in the exhaust. That first box helps with a bit of torque. But the 2.7 do not like hills and it do not like towing. Is always a battle, dies in 4th and when you go to 3rd it over rev. Gap between 4th and 3rd too big. On...
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:26 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: SFA Right front door
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2348
Re: SFA Right front door
Have you asked these guys yet?
https://web.facebook.com/sfasparesandrebuilds
https://web.facebook.com/sfasparesandrebuilds
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:20 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Low Range Feul Consumption
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2456
Re: Low Range Feul Consumption
You can drive in 2nd and 3rd low range the whole day long with less than a tank of fuel. If you drive 120 km/h in high range you can only drive for 5 hours on a tank. Below 60km/h time takes over, not km.
Very difficult to determine km/l at such low speeds.
Very difficult to determine km/l at such low speeds.
- Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:16 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2018 Toyota Hilux Brake shoes uneven wear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2754
Re: 2018 Toyota Hilux Brake shoes uneven wear
It is normal. The front shoe work harder. The rear shoe is the trailing shoe. When you apply brakes the shoes moves slightly in the direction of drum rotation until stopped by the force against the drum. They kind of squeeze against the drum. That is why front will always wear more. Rear bottom will...
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:32 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Radiator expansion tank or reservoir
- Replies: 1
- Views: 888
Re: Radiator expansion tank or reservoir
Adam all my older vehicles have the expansion tank's pipe above the radiator cap seal.
Idea is when cap opens it must push water into the expansion tank. Thus tank can be atmosphere pressure.
If you say it does not work well, can your expansion tank breathe?
Idea is when cap opens it must push water into the expansion tank. Thus tank can be atmosphere pressure.
If you say it does not work well, can your expansion tank breathe?
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 9:05 am
- Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
- Topic: New Forum Style
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5373
Re: New Forum Style
Peter, I re-activated my old style. 1. At top right, click the down arrow next to your username. 2. Click "user control panel" 3. Click Board Preferences 4. Go to Global settings 5. Select the Milk2 Style and choose your correct timeline. 6. Click submit and you will be back to the previou...
- Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:41 am
- Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
- Topic: New Forum Style
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5373
Re: New Forum Style
The forum style is very much a personal thing. I feel the same as you.
Other users again felt that the reason of the inactivity on the forum is the style I always had on the forum. So I changed it to the standard style to see if it makes it any better.
Other users again felt that the reason of the inactivity on the forum is the style I always had on the forum. So I changed it to the standard style to see if it makes it any better.
- Mon Mar 20, 2023 3:34 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: 2002 Prado VX V6 3.4L AT Alternator problem
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2454
Re: 2002 Prado VX V6 3.4L AT Alternator problem
Jacques by ons Vredenburg tak het so jaar of wat terug syne vervang of laat regmaak, ek het vir hom epos gestuur om te hoor of hy kan help. Het jy al Auto Magneto in die Kaap geskakel?
- Fri Feb 18, 2022 3:36 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Need urgent advice
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3494
Re: Need urgent advice
Any conversion always cost more than you think. I prefer to rebuild my old engine because I know what I have and how I treated it. If you buy a used engine you do not know what the previous owner did to it. Rebuild will always be my first choice.
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:23 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Door weather strips
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3850
Re: Door weather sttips
Pro Auto Rubber will have some universal rubbers, but it is not always a perfect fit. Sometimes it fits rather well. I used ProAuto channels on my 80 Series Cruiser when I had one, it did not fit 100% but it worked 100%. Maybe you are lucky.
https://www.proautorubberkzn.net/
https://www.proautorubberkzn.net/
- Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:20 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: OBDII port location for 2003 hilux 4x4
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1242
Re: OBDII port location for 2003 hilux 4x4
Did you look under the steering column? Close to the levers where you release the fuel cap and the bonnet
- Fri Dec 17, 2021 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Soft Sand Driving
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4209
Re: Soft Sand Driving
Dankie, daar leer jy my nou iets.
- Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:45 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Soft Sand Driving
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4209
Re: Soft Sand Driving
Turn the traction control off, look for the Traction Control OFF button. It has a picture of the drunken driver with the word OFF beneath it.
- Thu Dec 16, 2021 8:39 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Rebuild of a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4772
Re: Rebuild of a 1989 Hilux Double Cab with a Ford V6 engine.
Good luck, on the pics it looks good on the outside but the inside is something else.
- Wed Dec 15, 2021 8:22 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Electric Hilux
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3280
Electric Hilux
Glad to see Toyota also now in the electric race. I think Rivan already set the standard so I hope they at least try to match Rivan's performance and usage of packing spaces. https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/life/motoring/2021-12-14-toyota-previews-an-electric-hilux/ electric-hilux.jpg Toyota previ...
- Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:59 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: A HILUX IS REBORN..... the itch!!!!!!!
- Replies: 133
- Views: 39157
Re: A HILUX IS REBORN..... the itch!!!!!!!
SO? Did it rain?
- Mon Nov 29, 2021 9:57 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: What is it worth?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3157
Re: What is it worth?
Rather drive a 2nd hand Hilux than a new GWM
Shane, the first models, Late 1998-2003 were not as heavy on the fuel as the 2003-2005
Shane, the first models, Late 1998-2003 were not as heavy on the fuel as the 2003-2005
- Thu Nov 11, 2021 10:02 am
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Bying a Prado 2nd hand??
- Replies: 32
- Views: 31478
Re: Bying a Prado 2nd hand??
Prices definitely went up, I see there is nice one in Potjiesdorp for R140k.
- Wed Nov 10, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Bying a Prado 2nd hand??
- Replies: 32
- Views: 31478
Re: Bying a Prado 2nd hand??
Does it have diff lock or not. They normally only went for about R70k but I saw a nice one at webuycars the other day for R110k , so it seems like prices may be climbing. I always check at similar vehicles on Gumtree and Autotrader. Autotrader always over priced, but a good indication you you might ...
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 3RZ FE CUTTING
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1610
Re: 3RZ FE CUTTING
Try cleaning the idle control valve (IAC) . There is a post about it at the link below, but I see the pictures are lost.
https://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewto ... 77#p439777
Or you can search for a youtube video about it.
https://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewto ... 77#p439777
Or you can search for a youtube video about it.
- Sat Sep 11, 2021 9:07 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: New in Cape Town
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1607
Re: New in Cape Town
Or Francois at 4xLux next door to 4x4 Direct in Gemini street, Brackenfell.
His number is 021-982-8232
His number is 021-982-8232
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 10:17 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: VALVE STEM SEALS TO BE REPLACED
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2049
Re: VALVE STEM SEALS TO BE REPLACED
I think you will have to remove the head to replace the valve stem seals. DO NOT flush the engine with diesel. If you flush you will get some of the sludge off successfully, but then those hard sludge particles will end up in your bearings which will lead to bearing failure. Flushing is a bad idea. ...
- Tue Aug 03, 2021 9:27 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hilux GD6 Auto Gearbox
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2183
Re: Hilux GD6 Auto Gearbox
Ek het ongelukkig nie aandag daaraan gegee, maar so week terug het ek iewers gelees van 'n ou met 'n nuwe Fortuner wat ook gekla het oor 'n jerky ratkas. Het jy al op Google gesoek vir so iets, jy is nie die eerste persoon wat ek sien wat daaroor kla nie.
- Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: To trade in or not?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1802
Re: To trade in or not?
Turbo can be refurbished, no need to replace. Steering rack not that expensive. Go ask another workshop, you might end at r15k. If you trade it for a new vehicle, maybe good. If you trade it for a used vehicle, not a good idea, you know your vehicle, you do not know what you buy.
- Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:48 pm
- Forum: Daihatsu
- Topic: Which one is more reliable?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3902
Re: Which one is more reliable?
Think reliability very much the same. Go testdrive both. New Jimny's road holding is horrible. Just drive on a straight road with some uneveness in the road and you will feel.
- Mon May 31, 2021 5:41 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Hilux SFA Lexus 1 UZ Conversion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3534
Re: Hilux SFA Lexus 1 UZ Conversion
Dit is lekker laag
- Mon May 31, 2021 5:39 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: DIY Hilux offroad bumper - Monty Style
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6129
Re: DIY Hilux offroad bumper - Monty Style
Is eerste keer ek so staal saag sien, lyk na 'n baie handige stuk gereedskap.
- Mon May 31, 2021 5:38 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Tyre Size
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3014
Re: Tyre Size
There is a knob on the right side mud flap on the inside. The 31 inch touches that knob sometimes. You can easily just cut it off.
31" no problem, 32 " you will have to modify.
31" no problem, 32 " you will have to modify.
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:02 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Camping in Southern Drakensberg (Eastern Province)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4648
Re: Camping in Southern Drakensberg (Eastern Province)
Mike I checked out the town where you stay, Geluksburg, it looks very big.
Never knew there was a town like that.
Never knew there was a town like that.
- Sun Apr 18, 2021 5:00 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 1982 Hilux 4x4 price
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1341
Re: 1982 Hilux 4x4 price
Depends on how much rust it have and what condition it is.
Can you post some pictures?
Can you post some pictures?
- Fri Apr 16, 2021 9:48 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Hilux SFA Lexus 1 UZ Conversion
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3534
Re: Hilux SFA Lexus 1 UZ Conversion
2500 rpm in 5th at 100 km/h sounds pretty good.
What is the rpm at 120km/h ?
I think mostly with standard box they did about 3500 rpm at 120 km/h, yours sounds low which is good for a v8
What is the rpm at 120km/h ?
I think mostly with standard box they did about 3500 rpm at 120 km/h, yours sounds low which is good for a v8