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by Mark Venter
Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:27 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Parts Prices up 30%
Replies: 1
Views: 861

Parts Prices up 30%

I have noticed that over the past few weeks parts have gone up by about 20-30% for general servicing parts not to mention mechanical parts.But the scary thing is South afrika has become a dumping ground for inferior parts that could make any car a death trap. Exsample.;Mercedes benz 124-230E water p...
by Mark Venter
Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:48 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Fuel price INCREASE - Ou vrouenes met nat broeke fred
Replies: 85
Views: 10338

Re: Fuel price INCREASE

VIR DIE WOLD CUP TENDERS IN 2010 WORD R16.00 P/Litre Gebriuk so hoor ek van betroubare inligting. Weet iemand van n goeie 1.3 engine vir n hilux
by Mark Venter
Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:51 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Cressida!!!need help please
Replies: 70
Views: 10671

Re: Cressida!!!need help please

SOME TIPS FROM SOMBODY WHOM HAS DONE IT The sump will knock on the front diff when doing extreme off roading cousing a big enough dent to the sump to block the oil pick up and damage the engine-solution space up the engine mountings and the diff stoppers on the chassis. Lifting the engine you would ...
by Mark Venter
Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:24 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: FAIRWELL 2007-HAPPY NEW YEAR
Replies: 1
Views: 784

FAIRWELL 2007-HAPPY NEW YEAR

To a shity 2007 , high fuel prices, having my hilux stolen forced to drive my moms car ( 88 Opel Record ). 2007 kiss my butt. 2008- Finding this form, finding a new hilux to pamper and polish,giving back my moms car.and most off all thanks to all for there help on this form. As for fuel prices i am ...
by Mark Venter
Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:58 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Security devices
Replies: 25
Views: 4048

Re: Security devices

Dankie sakkie

Ek gaan eers volgende jaar begin met my nuwe bakkie, moet hom eers koop.

Dink net daaraan as elke Hilux so ding in het sal hulle hom begun uitlos,en assuransie paaiemente sal afkom

Kom manne,laat Sakkie se friend vir ons almal een aanmekaar slaan vir n goeie Prys.
by Mark Venter
Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:43 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Security devices
Replies: 25
Views: 4048

Re: Security devices

Dit lyk baie sterk,al is dit nie iets vit die oog nie. As ek so iets gehad het was ek nou oppad met vakansie in my bakkie,maar nou lyk dit vir my ek sal maar vroulief se RUN X RSI moet gebriuk :? Ek sal die frame en die dinnekant van die deksel oorgetrek het met mat,en n patent gemaak het om die bri...
by Mark Venter
Tue Nov 27, 2007 10:51 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Best clutch kit to use?
Replies: 24
Views: 12887

Re: Best clutch kit to use?

My clutch is starting to shudder, and would like to replace it. Which kit should i fit the Sachs, Valeo or OEM clutch kit ? So many choices and not enough knowledge. Btw - what is the price to recon the gearbox, mine is starting to grind a bit too and hard to select gears when in 4x4 We run a Merce...
by Mark Venter
Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:51 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Security devices
Replies: 25
Views: 4048

Re: Security devices

Guys, one of my friends in Bloem has a 2.4 SFA and his most effective security system to date is a 10mm metal plate that locks the pedals behind it. It is bolted to the bodywork and when open lies flat on the floor. He bought the SFA like that, so I dont know who did it, but in two attemps at steal...
by Mark Venter
Wed Nov 07, 2007 10:35 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Security devices
Replies: 25
Views: 4048

Security devices

Working for Mercedes Bens a few years ago i have encoutered a few not off the shelf security devices, one of them was a LP gas mixed with oxigen spryed with nozzels from jets below the front doors activated with a button next to the brake pedal, no one could survive that. do not know how legal that ...
by Mark Venter
Wed Oct 24, 2007 8:21 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Any good gearbox companies in JHB / PTA ?
Replies: 1
Views: 768

Re: Any good gearbox companies in JHB / PTA ?

I can recomend Enduro gearbox centre speak to Dean Gouveta for no bullshit hounest service and advice. He is at 30 Arnold St Alberton. Contact no is 011 908 1888. He specilizes in electronic hi-tec gearboxes but does wonders on manual transmissions,and he does all the work himself, no semmi skild la...

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