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by CasKru
Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Weber retroject as EFI option?
Replies: 22
Views: 9014

Re: Weber retroject as EFI option?

Pieter ek dink jy moet met Louis Zanoli praat. Glo hy het al baie dizzy's moes modify vir sy dictator Efi conversions.
by CasKru
Thu Sep 06, 2018 5:11 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: The Hilux Story
Replies: 4991
Views: 662705

Re: The Hilux Story

a sought after delicacy in
by CasKru
Wed Sep 05, 2018 8:31 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: The Hilux Story
Replies: 4991
Views: 662705

Re: The Hilux Story

donuts. But on the other hand
by CasKru
Tue Sep 04, 2018 8:26 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: The Hilux Story
Replies: 4991
Views: 662705

Re: The Hilux Story

7 years of
by CasKru
Mon Sep 03, 2018 4:47 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: The Hilux Story
Replies: 4991
Views: 662705

Re: The Hilux Story

stuck it to my
by CasKru
Sun Sep 02, 2018 9:22 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: The Hilux Story
Replies: 4991
Views: 662705

Re: The Hilux Story

that surprising seeing that...
by CasKru
Sat Sep 01, 2018 10:29 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: The Hilux Story
Replies: 4991
Views: 662705

Re: The Hilux Story

went pear shaped.
by CasKru
Fri Aug 31, 2018 5:07 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: The Hilux Story
Replies: 4991
Views: 662705

Re: The Hilux Story

R & R
by CasKru
Tue Aug 28, 2018 4:49 pm
Forum: Humor
Topic: The Hilux Story
Replies: 4991
Views: 662705

Re: The Hilux Story

.. the year of the...
by CasKru
Sun Feb 25, 2018 5:40 pm
Forum: Useful Articles
Topic: Liglens opknap
Replies: 4
Views: 3406

Re: Liglens opknap

Ek vermoed jy het meer as een houertjie elbow grease ook moes gebruik
by CasKru
Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:41 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: HELLA Daymaker H4 vs OSRAM Nighbreaker Plus H4
Replies: 34
Views: 15632

Re: HELLA Daymaker H4 vs OSRAM Nighbreaker Plus H4

Dingo wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2017 4:24 pm Cassie, to add another dimension, why don't you add the LED replacements to your report aswell? That maybe of interest to some too.
That is a good idea. The problem is the difference in the price and the budget for the test :blackeye:
by CasKru
Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:44 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: HELLA Daymaker H4 vs OSRAM Nighbreaker Plus H4
Replies: 34
Views: 15632

Re: HELLA Daymaker H4 vs OSRAM Nighbreaker Plus H4

I fitted the hella's to my jeep. The result is more light but the focus points moved so much that I could not compensate with the headlight adjustment and had to revert to the oem bulbs. Money in the drain for me unfortunately. That doesn't sound right. I know this is a silly question but you did m...
by CasKru
Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:11 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: CAN THIS BE TRUE?(acceleration figures for the new hilux)
Replies: 5
Views: 2306

Re: CAN THIS BE TRUE?(acceleration figures for the new hilux)

I bet you they forgot to put the Hilux in gear :twisted:
by CasKru
Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Sulphated battery
Replies: 18
Views: 4307

Re: Sulphated battery

by CasKru
Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:49 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Sulphated battery
Replies: 18
Views: 4307

Re: Sulphated battery

Okay seems you will need baking soda as well
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcE7ErS-Pl8
by CasKru
Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:47 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Sulphated battery
Replies: 18
Views: 4307

Re: Sulphated battery

Andy... I've read that you can restore the battery by pouring out all the acid and replacing it with a Water and Epson Salt solution (not sure of ratios) and then hooking it up to a constant charge.
by CasKru
Thu May 18, 2017 6:07 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Happy 10th Birthday Hilux4x4 Forum
Replies: 14
Views: 4114

Happy 10th Birthday Hilux4x4 Forum

10 years ago, this forum went live and was the brain child of Pieter Pretorius. board.JPG Congrats Pieter in reaching this milestone. Thank you for this awesome hangout place you created through which I have met such a huge bunch of awesome people. Here is to another 10 :drinks: !!!HAPPY 10TH BIRTHD...
by CasKru
Wed May 17, 2017 8:39 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Fix oil leaks on swivel hubs SFA front axle
Replies: 4
Views: 3137

Re: Fix oil leaks on swivel hubs SFA front axle

Bliksempie wrote: Wed May 17, 2017 6:54 am Dawie, ek het dit so 2 maande terug gedoen end dit was glad nie die mees aangename takie gewees nie. Ek het meer geld spandeer aan lappe om alles skoon te maak as aan parte.
Toe ek laas myne ook oor gedoen het was dit die selfde hier... daar is darem maar baie grease wat daar moet uit
by CasKru
Fri May 05, 2017 7:07 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Tyre Pressure: Thoughts on constant loads
Replies: 4
Views: 1880

Re: Tyre Pressure: Thoughts on constant loads

I would say use the manufacturers values as a guide and calculate the values. For example if your vehicles weight is 1500kg and the tyre pressure for the empty vehicle is 2.1, and your max load is capacity is 1000kg and the tyre pressure for max load is 2.7, calculate the amount to increase pressure...
by CasKru
Thu Mar 16, 2017 5:04 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Sanding Paper
Replies: 17
Views: 6816

Re: Sanding Paper

Thanks Stef.
by CasKru
Wed Mar 15, 2017 4:11 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Sanding Paper
Replies: 17
Views: 6816

Re: Sanding Paper

Thanks guys. I have gone the silvo, braso, toothpaste and a few other methods but these lights are a bit far gone to be effective. It's for the Tazz which I bought from people that never parked it in a garage or shading so the lights have taken a beating. So this is my last resort to see if I can re...
by CasKru
Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Sanding Paper
Replies: 17
Views: 6816

Re: Sanding Paper

Thanks for the feedback guys....

Was thinking of the paper as I wanted to reproduce the results in this video... have all the other products except the sand paper for finishing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEJbKLZ7RmM
by CasKru
Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:10 am
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Sanding Paper
Replies: 17
Views: 6816

Re: Sanding Paper

Thanks guys. I want to use it to restore my cars headlights
by CasKru
Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:17 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: Sanding Paper
Replies: 17
Views: 6816

Sanding Paper

I've been searching a while for P2000 en P3000 Grid wet & dry sanding paper and no one seems to stock them. The highest I could get is P1500.

Anybody have an idea where I can purchase P2000 and P3000 grid sand paper?
by CasKru
Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:21 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Diff breathers
Replies: 114
Views: 56234

Re: Diff breathers

Rebel 4x4 wrote: Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:36 pm I see the guys are using pneumatic hose instead of fuel hose. Won't he oil affect he pneumatic hose?
Proper pneumatic hose will work fine.
by CasKru
Sat Feb 18, 2017 8:55 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Cranking Amps?
Replies: 10
Views: 6211

Re: Cranking Amps?

Found this spec sheet from Bosch Starters.JPG To calculate the current from kW, use the formula P = VI (P - Watts V - Voltage I - Current) So for a 3.0l Diesel you would need a 2.2kW (2200W) starter. Using the formula: 2200W = 12v x I I= 2200 / 12 I = 183A As Andy stated, it also depends on the batt...
by CasKru
Sat Feb 18, 2017 8:43 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Cranking Amps?
Replies: 10
Views: 6211

Re: Cranking Amps?

A starter motor from a normal 2 Liter petrol engine draws between 60 and 200 Amps when turning over the engine when the oil is warm and thin. Under winter conditions, this current can easily double when the oil is thick. Diesel engines have a very high compression ratio e.g. 22:1 and require more po...
by CasKru
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: Search function
Replies: 3
Views: 3517

Re: Search function

Thabogrobler wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:41 am Ahhhh...Intel inside, idiot outside!
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

They call it the PICNIC error. Problem in chair, not in computer :surrender: :laugh2: :laugh2:
by CasKru
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Club Membership
Replies: 28
Views: 5716

Re: Club Membership

You'll need to speak to Neil (Thunder02) as he handles the registrations and activations
by CasKru
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:20 am
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: Search function
Replies: 3
Views: 3517

Re: Search function

Thabo... it's actually the hyphen in your word which is causing your search problems.

try searching of KZTE
by CasKru
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:14 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Club Membership
Replies: 28
Views: 5716

Re: Club Membership

To join and register is basically the same thing. First you register / join and once your membership fee is paid then you become an active member. The link however was broken but seems to be fine now
by CasKru
Tue Feb 14, 2017 9:49 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Club Membership
Replies: 28
Views: 5716

Re: Club Membership

Not sure where you got the URL but it's supposed to be www.hiluxclub.co.za/join.php
by CasKru
Sat Feb 11, 2017 8:38 am
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: New Style Feb 2017
Replies: 86
Views: 23417

Re: New Style Feb 2017

What does it feel like to be so clever! :D: Yep, resolution was the problem. Thanks! :winkx: P.S. Those of us that no longer have 20/20 vision have to use lower res with bigger print are going to battle until we can move those links back into the header again. :think: I did however manager to add t...
by CasKru
Fri Feb 10, 2017 2:17 pm
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: New Style Feb 2017
Replies: 86
Views: 23417

Re: New Style Feb 2017

on mine it shows both.... What screen resolution are you running at?
forum2.JPG
by CasKru
Fri Feb 10, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: New Style Feb 2017
Replies: 86
Views: 23417

Re: New Style Feb 2017

A suggestion from my side is that the very pale (green?) colour separating & surrounding the posts be mad a tad darker. It really plays havoc with my eyes as it is at present. Other than that, this is a far superior format than the previous one. Eric... how is the colour now? Hi Cassie, Not sur...
by CasKru
Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:57 am
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: New Style Feb 2017
Replies: 86
Views: 23417

Re: New Style Feb 2017

The links are all there to my knowledge
by CasKru
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:09 pm
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: New Style Feb 2017
Replies: 86
Views: 23417

Re: New Style Feb 2017

Pieter, I see that the links to the club, 4x4Direct etc that used to appear in the header aren't there any more. Can they be re-instated? I also see that you can't tell which notifications are unread in the drop-down box (top of page). Andy, for now the links are all on the left hand side under qui...
by CasKru
Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:08 pm
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: New Style Feb 2017
Replies: 86
Views: 23417

Re: New Style Feb 2017

Family_Dog wrote: Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:30 pm A suggestion from my side is that the very pale (green?) colour separating & surrounding the posts be mad a tad darker. It really plays havoc with my eyes as it is at present.

Other than that, this is a far superior format than the previous one.
Eric... how is the colour now?
by CasKru
Wed Feb 08, 2017 8:15 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New Member
Replies: 7
Views: 2465

Re: New Member

Welcome Bernhard
by CasKru
Wed Feb 08, 2017 6:34 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Alternator Light stays on
Replies: 6
Views: 3537

Re: Alternator Light stays on

I found a replacement for my one at a Battery Center but that said I have an older van
by CasKru
Tue Feb 07, 2017 10:42 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Alternator Light stays on
Replies: 6
Views: 3537

Re: Alternator Light stays on

It's either your charge indicator wire not connected to the alternator or your diode pack in the alternator has gone.
by CasKru
Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:14 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!
Replies: 24
Views: 5188

Re: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!

Baasvark wrote:Cas I seem to remember Andy telling me that this was not possible....

But my memory is very suspect as of late :)
Used to do it all the time when I was at the helm :thumbup:
by CasKru
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:10 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!
Replies: 24
Views: 5188

Re: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!

Also recieved a similar mail ( was in germany at the time). Did the payement but haven't recieved any response. Wish I could pay 2- 3 years in advance! I tend to forget about these things! You can. If you pay R320 for instance, you will be fine for 2 years. If you pay R480 you are set for 3 years :...
by CasKru
Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:07 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!
Replies: 24
Views: 5188

Re: Membership Termination?!?!?!?!

Petri... have a look here: http://www.hiluxclub.co.za/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by CasKru
Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:27 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Central locking issue
Replies: 11
Views: 14316

Re: Central locking issue

It's this unit with all the plugs and wires...
Image Link Broken
by CasKru
Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:24 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Central locking issue
Replies: 11
Views: 14316

Re: Central locking issue

I think it's actually called an integration unit. Evidently a reasonable common problem
by CasKru
Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Central locking issue
Replies: 11
Views: 14316

Re: Central locking issue

The symptoms on the Fortuner was that it would flash the lights but not lock the doors.

The unit is below the steering on the left hand side.
by CasKru
Fri Jan 27, 2017 12:17 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Central locking issue
Replies: 11
Views: 14316

Re: Central locking issue

A buddy of mine had the same issue with his Fortuner. Had to replace the central locking control box under the dash
by CasKru
Sun Jan 22, 2017 2:31 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras
Replies: 9
Views: 6175

Re: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras

Sorry... the one I got was also just the camera. The Innova has the same facia as the Hilux as well as the radio / screen
by CasKru
Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:11 am
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras
Replies: 9
Views: 6175

Re: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras

Speak to 4x4Direct. Speak to Neil.... I bought one from them and it works like a charm on my wives Innova
by CasKru
Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Thursday Laugh
Replies: 3
Views: 1608

Re: Thursday Laugh

:lmao: :lmao:
by CasKru
Mon Jan 09, 2017 6:15 am
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: ICELUX Hilux
Replies: 5
Views: 4015

Re: ICELUX Hilux

Congrats on the Toy. I don't know why but for some odd reason it looks quite cold there... hehe
by CasKru
Fri Jan 06, 2017 1:08 pm
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: Auto Pilot a reality
Replies: 22
Views: 8067

Re: Auto Pilot a reality

Cassie die een waar die ou dood is, het die ou te vinnig gery en hy het nie sy hande op die stuurwiel gesit toe die sisteem hom herhaaldelik gewaarsku het nie. Die sisteem was toe nog in toetsfase. "Hulle" het dus net vertel van die ongeluk, maar nie die volle verhaal nie. Die ou het nie ...
by CasKru
Fri Jan 06, 2017 12:41 pm
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: Auto Pilot a reality
Replies: 22
Views: 8067

Re: Auto Pilot a reality

Check out the video on this page on a Tesla predicting an accident and stopping in time. http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/tesla-autopilot-appears-predict-accident-video/story?id=44437198" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Maar wat hulle nie vertel nie is die paar gevalle wat d...
by CasKru
Fri Jan 06, 2017 9:31 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: Auto Pilot a reality
Replies: 22
Views: 8067

Re: Auto Pilot a reality

ChrisF wrote:I am NOT a good passanger ....
And herein lies my problem as well.... :naah:
by CasKru
Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:54 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Amper...
Replies: 19
Views: 4623

Re: Amper...

Rood... jy wil dalk timeslive kontak....
http://www.timeslive.co.za/local/2017/0 ... -collision
by CasKru
Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:45 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Dakar 2017
Replies: 37
Views: 6608

Re: Dakar 2017

Sien nou die op Toyota se Facebook blad: Dakar 2017: Nasser Al-Attiyah and navigator Mathieu Baumel have been forced to retire due to the severity of the damage to their car's chassis. This is obviously a big blow to the team, but the Dakar is a race unlike any other, and racing accidents like this ...
by CasKru
Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:43 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Dakar 2017
Replies: 37
Views: 6608

Re: Dakar 2017

Is Nasser heeltemal uit? Weet hulle het die suspension seer gemaak gister maar hulle het dit tot die einde gemaak eventually
by CasKru
Wed Jan 04, 2017 11:16 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Amper...
Replies: 19
Views: 4623

Re: Amper...

Dit gesê Pieter.... altwee is skuldig maar waar in die lewe het jy gesien jy gaan ander voertuie verby as jy nie kan sien wat van vooraf kom nie. Daai ou moet eintlik aan gekla word van poging tot moord.
by CasKru
Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:14 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Dakar 2017
Replies: 37
Views: 6608

Re: Dakar 2017

Julle is reg... sorry. Is 4wd
DakarHilux.JPG

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