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- Tue Apr 21, 2020 9:11 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Considerations for increasing rims 15inch to 17inch
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4793
- Tue Apr 21, 2020 7:28 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Considerations for increasing rims 15inch to 17inch
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4793
Re: Considerations for increasing rims 15inch to 17inch
His Hilux looks the same as mine, came out standard with 15" tyres
- Fri Feb 14, 2020 6:50 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: engine slow to crank
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1876
Re: engine slow to crank
Great tips, thanks guys
Another thing I forgot to mention is that sometimes it starts perfectly, still pointing to a bad connection somewhere
Another thing I forgot to mention is that sometimes it starts perfectly, still pointing to a bad connection somewhere
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:50 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: engine slow to crank
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1876
Re: engine slow to crank
Once again, thanks Andy
It points to that, especially after the clutch was redone
If the starter has to be pulled off for that, I have no doubt its a bad connection
It points to that, especially after the clutch was redone
If the starter has to be pulled off for that, I have no doubt its a bad connection
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 10:19 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: engine slow to crank
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1876
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 8:39 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: engine slow to crank
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1876
Re: engine slow to crank
Thanks Andy
Thats exactly what I was thinking, I did notice that the starter has some old oil caked all over it, obviously from spillage when the oil filter, just above it is replaced.
Possibly a bad connection down there. Guess what I am doing this weekend
Thats exactly what I was thinking, I did notice that the starter has some old oil caked all over it, obviously from spillage when the oil filter, just above it is replaced.
Possibly a bad connection down there. Guess what I am doing this weekend
- Thu Feb 13, 2020 7:07 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: engine slow to crank
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1876
engine slow to crank
I need a little advice and possibly a point in the right direction My 2006 3.0d4d has developed a slow engine turn when starting, I recently had the clutch replaced so not sure if it might be related to something there I had the 2 year old battery tested and its fine, my mechanic has advised that my...
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 7:11 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: 4.5 D4D V8 ( 1VD-FTV) in Hilux
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3262
Re: 4.5 D4D V8 ( 1VD-FTV) in Hilux
R200k????
What about the Lexus V8 or is it V10? D4D, is that a better fit?
What about the Lexus V8 or is it V10? D4D, is that a better fit?
- Thu Jul 18, 2019 1:14 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: HILUX DISCS ???
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7016
Re: HILUX DISCS ???
I am still wondering if its possible that Supa Quik installed the disks and pads the first time incorrectly, which could have caused them to constantly brush the pads? They did fail to tighten my shocks in place properly at the same time too Unlikely. Discs are clamped down by the wheels. Sent from...
- Thu Jul 18, 2019 11:42 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: HILUX DISCS ???
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7016
Re: HILUX DISCS ???
I am still wondering if its possible that Supa Quik installed the disks and pads the first time incorrectly, which could have caused them to constantly brush the pads?
They did fail to tighten my shocks in place properly at the same time too
They did fail to tighten my shocks in place properly at the same time too
- Tue Jul 16, 2019 6:42 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: HILUX DISCS ???
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7016
Re: HILUX DISCS ???
If I recall correctly is was a reputable brand, red and white box Your best bet is undoubtedly Powerbrake disks and pads. They are expensive - on a par with Toyota OEM but that will definitely be the end if your issues. I only found out about these guys after new ones were installed, I will keep th...
- Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:16 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: HILUX DISCS ???
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7016
Re: HILUX DISCS ???
If I recall correctly is was a reputable brand, red and white box
- Mon Jul 15, 2019 12:16 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: HILUX DISCS ???
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7016
Re: HILUX DISCS ???
Got these at Midas, cant remember what brand they were but lesson learned
- Mon Jul 15, 2019 9:41 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: HILUX DISCS ???
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7016
Re: HILUX DISCS ???
Sorry to open an old thread but I just had the same problem My GF uses my bakkie for work, prior to that it basically lived in the garage and got driven about every second weekend only Sitting at about 260 000km now Less than a year ago I replaced the front disks and pads and also Rear drums and sho...
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 7:37 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: DOOR PANEL REFINISHING
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3414
Re: DOOR PANEL REFINISHING
Thanks for the feedback, James
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:11 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: DOOR PANEL REFINISHING
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3414
Re: DOOR PANEL REFINISHING
Very nicely done. Looks brand new again
But will that paint stick in the long term??
I have been toying with the idea of changing my interoir (Ceiling and panels leading to the ceiling) )colour to black, but I need some paint that will stick permanently
But will that paint stick in the long term??
I have been toying with the idea of changing my interoir (Ceiling and panels leading to the ceiling) )colour to black, but I need some paint that will stick permanently
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 11:42 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Catalytic Converter removal 3.0 d4d 2010 model
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9002
Re: Catalytic Converter removal 3.0 d4d 2010 model
Can one of you guys tell me where on the zorst this DPF is located?
- Mon Mar 04, 2019 1:44 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: D4D T-Belt light reset, the correct way;
- Replies: 15
- Views: 19473
Re: D4D T-Belt light reset, the correct way;
How I think this works is as follows, foe every push the rest button you get a corresponding number on the display, but it seems for every 1 its 10000km I suspect when you reset yours you left it at 6 If I were you I would try the procedure again and leave it at 9 this time, but just remember that a...
- Mon Mar 04, 2019 7:04 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Timing Belt
- Replies: 2
- Views: 880
Re: Timing Belt
It sounds like you reset it incorrectly, there is no sensor on the belt, its replaced on distance
- Tue Jul 10, 2018 6:50 am
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Baby Fortuner
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4379
Re: Baby Fortuner
Funny that, It actually made me think of the Ananza, Another taxi for our roads?
- Fri Apr 20, 2018 6:55 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Tree Felling
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3056
Re: Tree Felling
The estate next to us recently had some tree fellers cleaning up their boundary fence cutting down some big trees like that, they apparently charge R8k per tree.
I was thinking its time to get myself a chainsaw and make some pocket money
I was thinking its time to get myself a chainsaw and make some pocket money
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 2:55 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Removing Alternator 2.5 / 3.0 D4D
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8334
Re: Removing Alternator 2.5 / 3.0 D4D
hey mud dog Work is keeping me busy and quiet Most definitely, no YouTube videos helped but this got me going coop chop I imagine relaxing will be simple too One thing the write up missed was that the pulley in front just above of the alternator had to come off too the top alternator bolt won't come...
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 1:15 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Removing Alternator 2.5 / 3.0 D4D
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8334
Re: Removing Alternator 2.5 / 3.0 D4D
I love threads like these. You just saved me so much time and frustration.
My alternator isn't charging properly will drop it off at the doc on Monday.
My alternator isn't charging properly will drop it off at the doc on Monday.
- Wed Sep 27, 2017 7:02 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: LED light on bumper
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7150
Re: LED light on bumper
Locktite?
- Mon Sep 04, 2017 7:40 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8781
Re: Vigo Body LIft
Hi. some advice. if you are fitting spacers, you will need to change your shocks to longer ones. a Friend of mine did the spacer lift and ended up pulling the the shaft out of the shock due to the fact that the shock shaft will now have to travel further when you go over a bump. his failed driving ...
- Wed Aug 30, 2017 10:38 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8781
Re: Vigo Body LIft
I have a new set of leaf springs lying in my garage, thinking of fitting those too
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:39 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8781
Re: Vigo Body LIft
Hi. some advice. if you are fitting spacers, you will need to change your shocks to longer ones. a Friend of mine did the spacer lift and ended up pulling the the shaft out of the shock due to the fact that the shock shaft will now have to travel further when you go over a bump. his failed driving ...
- Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:40 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8781
Re: Vigo Body LIft
Ah Fantastic, thanks
- Thu Aug 24, 2017 10:23 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8781
Re: Vigo Body LIft
Ha! Oops, my bad ... didn't note that it was a 2x4 vehicle. In that case there is no concern about CV operating angles in the front and neither do the off-road pro's and cons apply. IRO the suspension squeak, if it's at the rear then it's more likely to be the hanger pin bushes than the shackle bus...
- Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:53 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8781
Re: Vigo Body LIft
I did the LAS 25mm spacers up front which would give you about 40-50mm of lift, which is in spec for the CVs as none of the major suspension systems lift the vehicle much above 50mm. But seeing as your vehicle is 2x4, the CVs will not be a problem, and you can lift it however much you want (accordi...
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:01 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8781
Re: Vigo Body LIft
Hi Mike. A body lift doesn't really give you any benefits besides improving approach and departure angles and typically this is only done to accommodate bigger tyres or sometimes a motor conversion that otherwise wouldn't fit. The bigger tyres would then give you some definite benefits like a sligh...
- Wed Aug 23, 2017 6:43 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8781
Re: Vigo Body LIft
Anyone??
- Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:36 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8781
Vigo Body LIft
So I have been toying with the idea of modifying my Vigo a little, making it look beefier and bigger, girls always tell me that size matters Initially I wanted to do a suspension lift, extended Shackles at the back and spacers on the front coils, sounds simple enough But I know I can also do a body ...
- Mon May 15, 2017 6:44 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Airbag indicator light
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5945
Re: Airbag indicator light
So its now intermittent, off most of the time, bu every now and again it decides to stay on after starting
- Thu May 11, 2017 2:14 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Airbag indicator light
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5945
Re: Airbag indicator light
Shot guys
- Thu May 11, 2017 11:06 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Airbag indicator light
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5945
Re: Airbag indicator light
Thanks Gents, I will go past a dealer and see what they say about it
- Thu May 11, 2017 7:52 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Airbag indicator light
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5945
Airbag indicator light
My 2006 3.0 D4D yesterday decided that it should permanently inform me that I have Airbags, it warning light stays on permanently
Anyone know what could cause this?
Any ideas on how to rectify it?
Maybe disconnect the battery for a while to reset the error?
Anyone know what could cause this?
Any ideas on how to rectify it?
Maybe disconnect the battery for a while to reset the error?
- Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:14 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Knock when braking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1451
Re: Knock when braking
Looks like I am going to be doing some hunting for a knock
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 2:12 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Knock when braking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1451
Re: Knock when braking
Well I say braking but its only a single knock and when there is a harder deceleration.
Still comes down to either, Controls arms, engine mounts
Thanks Andy,
Still comes down to either, Controls arms, engine mounts
Thanks Andy,
- Fri Apr 21, 2017 10:02 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Knock when braking
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1451
Knock when braking
My 2006 3.0 D4D has developed a knock when braking It doesnt always do it but I am hoping someone else may have experienced the same thing and can point me in the right direction Sometimes when I brake for a stop street or robot, I get one single knock from the front, sounds like something around th...
- Fri Mar 10, 2017 7:30 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: 2010 D4D 4x4 Clutch size?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3630
Re: 2010 D4D 4x4 Clutch size?
Why would they differ? Thought the Legend was only a cosmetic upgrade
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 7:58 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Lucern Trees
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3719
Re: Lucern Trees
Mud Dog wrote:Yeah Mike, not quite the same thing. Those are ha-lucern-ation trees!
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:05 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Lucern Trees
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3719
Re: Lucern Trees
chopper wrote:Mike
Those might not satisfy the animals' needs but could keep the owner very happy?!
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 6:48 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Lucern Trees
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3719
Re: Lucern Trees
Do they look something like this??
- Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:57 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Wifi 4 home. Please help!!!
- Replies: 86
- Views: 13714
Re: Wifi 4 home. Please help!!!
I would go bigger than 4MB if you intend sharing with your neighbour,
Both of you streaming or downloading at the same time, is going to cause issues
Both of you streaming or downloading at the same time, is going to cause issues
- Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:58 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Wifi 4 home. Please help!!!
- Replies: 86
- Views: 13714
Re: Wifi 4 home. Please help!!!
Limited..... Unless Telkom shares that tower
- Wed Jun 15, 2016 6:10 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Student dies in freak 4x4 accident
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2485
Re: Student dies in freak 4x4 accident
Does this include towing a broken down car?
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 1:26 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Wifi 4 home. Please help!!!
- Replies: 86
- Views: 13714
Re: Wifi 4 home. Please help!!!
Youre still going to need a connection out to the internet to be able to download the movies as per the post above
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 10:25 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Wifi 4 home. Please help!!!
- Replies: 86
- Views: 13714
Re: Wifi 4 home. Please help!!!
Unfortunately there is no fibre in my neighbourhood yet, and I will pay a small fortune for LTE.. 4Mb line is plenty to watch netflix and skype etc. I run a lot of webex video conferences while the kids look at netflix, and no issues. And this is with wifi, laptop on wifi and the apple box on wifi ...
- Tue Jun 14, 2016 7:03 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Wifi 4 home. Please help!!!
- Replies: 86
- Views: 13714
Re: Wifi 4 home. Please help!!!
I posted a long reply yesterday but for some reason it didnt save This is my personal opinion, stay away from the wifi, they cant guarantee speeds or even the longevity of their connection, wifi signals are susceptible to interference, if something starts causing interference in your area, poof ther...
- Fri May 27, 2016 12:37 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Loose gear lever
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4341
Re: Loose gear lever
Bliksem!! Thanks Andy
- Fri May 27, 2016 12:35 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Loose gear lever
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4341
Re: Loose gear lever
Bliksem!! Thanks Andy
- Fri May 27, 2016 8:47 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Loose gear lever
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4341
Re: Loose gear lever
Its purely the lever, just not sure what to look for
- Fri May 27, 2016 7:23 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Loose gear lever
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4341
Loose gear lever
My Gear lever is very loose and has a lot of play on it, I was told that its a worn bush at the base of the lever.
Can anyone confirm this?
Anyone know what this bush costs and is it easy enough for me to replace myself??
Can anyone confirm this?
Anyone know what this bush costs and is it easy enough for me to replace myself??
- Thu May 26, 2016 11:20 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Speedo cluster lighting colour
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1639
Re: Speedo cluster lighting colour
I suspect its much easier on the older models clusters, the Vigo models have circuit mounted LED's
- Thu May 26, 2016 6:12 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Speedo cluster lighting colour
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1639
Speedo cluster lighting colour
Has any of you tried modifying the colour of the speedo cluster lighting? Possibly even make it brighter?
I have never liked the dull white lighting in there, blue could look cool
I have never liked the dull white lighting in there, blue could look cool
- Thu May 12, 2016 8:43 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Warning light
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2529
Re: Warning light
exactly what I was thinking, the tank probably has water too, I am going to try drive this tank as low as possible before filling up again
- Thu May 12, 2016 6:44 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Warning light
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2529
Re: Warning light
I hope it doesnt happen again, I was lucky to still have a filter lying in my garage Clearly contaminated Diesel The manual said drain the filter untill water all drained, how do you know when the water is drained? I pushed the stuff out and all I smelled was diesel, I couldnt tell what was water an...
- Mon May 09, 2016 9:05 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Warning light
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2529
Re: Warning light
My injectors already need replacing
- Mon May 09, 2016 7:38 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Warning light
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2529
Re: Warning light
Fantastic, thanks Chris