Hilux 4x4 Forum

Hi Grant Your idea will work, but remember the following: It costs to fill the tank with municipal water - try to fill with rainwater, even if it's over a period of time. Better quality water in any case. Maybe put 1500l for starters and let the rain fill the rest. The pump will also use power - kee...

Never too late to change your mind! The eye is immobilised from the local and you couldn't move it even if you wanted to, so that shouldn't be a problem. Recovery from GA is also much longer. My 2c: speak to the Surgeon between cases and change to local - then you walk out of theatre on your own ste...

Why can't you have coffee?
The op is normally done with local anesthetic and/or sedation - are you having a General Anesthetic?
My patients eat a normal breakfast and are all done by 2:00pm!

Not to worry - the nice Doctor will put on an Eye-pad for you!!

Thanks, but no thanks........!!
I'm actually looking for the original South African one - had one for years, worked just fine until my helper decided to overwind it!

Hi
I'm looking for a Freeplay radio - the kind that works with AC, DC, Solar & wind-up.
Where can I buy one?
Thanks
Grant

Hi F_D

You'll be able to wear your spex until the 2nd eye is done - that's where the frustration starts.
Most often, depending on what the surgeon and you decided, you'll end up needing reading spex only - which means that you'll be able to drive and watch TV without spex!!

Hi Guys. This may seem like an odd request, but here goes..... I'm looking for a new hooter for my Lux - something to wake up pedestrians and shake up taxis. I was thinking along the lines of a hooter that sounds like gunshots (?legal) or even that old type of "hooooHaaaaaa" hooter. I'm ti...

Thanks, but PE is much closer to Sharks country - have to avoid WeePee land for now!!
Can this be done by a Supa-Quick?

Where can I have this done in the Jeffreys Bay area? Otherwise in PE?

All the time. I was thinking of installing guages - voltmeter and ammeter?

I want to monitor the charging and voltage of my main battery.
What is the best way to do this?

Thanks

Grant

I'm considering upgrading my alternator (KZ-TE) to help with charging the main battery as well as the auxillary battery in the loadbox and/or trailer. Does anyone have experience or advice in this regard?

received pm - many thanks.

Hi Thabo The KZ-TE does get knicked, my first was a 2003 model which I had for a week before it was stolen in the church yard in Centurion. I suspect they export them into Africa. That did not discourage me though cos I'm on my second one. I have a few tricks and relays to "beef" up secur...

I saw a post on the Landcruiser forum regarding an inexpensive lights on buzzer:

A 12V buzzer fitted to fuses in fuse box : red wire to light fuse and black wire to guage fuse .

Would this also work for the Hilux? If so, what fuses does one attach the buzzer to?

Thanks.
Any views on the plastic jerrycans?

These are the metal jerrycans??

Does anybody have advice regarding the use of the normal metal jerrycans for water storage?

Optometrist

I want to upgrade the lighter socket in the cab to be able to use higher current drawing appliances. Any advice on how to do it?

Thanks. Please keep me in mind for one in the new year - post to forum for other members as well.

Where can I get an EGT gauge for my KZ-TE?
Who does the fitment - can it be done DIY?

Thanks - much easier to read when there aren't words!!
Do H4's come in pairs only?

Thanks to all those who replied - much appreciated.
Sounds like Night Breaker is what I need. Am I correct if I ask for an "H4 Night Breaker"?
Thanks again. 8 )

I'm in the market for a basic offroad trailer with trailer tent. I have most of the equipment I need (note: not want) and don't need kitchen units etc. A light trailer with basic storage space for 2 biggies & 3 littlies is what I have in mind.
Any advice on what to consider or to avoid? 8 )

I've heard that the headlamp globe can be replaced with one using less power but emitting more light - ?Osram halogen.
Can anybody "enlighten" me?