Hilux 4x4 Forum

A local tour operator uses mostly Condors and one or two old Landy's to take tourists up Sani Pass (not that Sani Pass is very challenging anymore, but they have been in user for quite a few years)

Thank you for all the answers guys!

It has been the reasoning that has kept me from making any rash decisions; but seeing so many others in the same boat making the decision to swap made me wonder...

I am looking at a little Honda XR125 for the small trips to the shops etc.

Over the past 12 months or so I have seen several members selling their 2.7's and going to diesel. I have had my bakkie for 18 months now - bought off the fourm - and I have been really happy with it. Of course I am comparing maintenance having come from a Defender Tdi; so I have been amazed how rel...

Hi all,

Just some feedback on this.

It seems to have been a short on one of the wires near the diff. Will still keep an eye out on it.

Thanks again for all the feedback.

Breather pipe checked - clear; previous owner extended to near the petrol filler cap.

I was fairly confident that the diff is not actually locked up; but im not entirely sure anymore.

Any other ideas?

Thanks for your reply.

Called the mechanic in Durban, he also reckons it is quite likely that the breather is blocked.

Hi All, I have a very strange problem. As I am driving the red diff lock light comes on as well as the ABS light. It has been doing it for the last week, happens on gravel and tar. Sometimes comes on very dull and then get progressively brighter. I have already pulled the 20A 4WD fuse, and toggling ...

These look very good.

Im interested in getting it for the back bench.

What material do you use? and how does compare to some of the other big-names?

ek het die bakkie 6 maande; kannie sien dat dit al gedoen is.

Hi All, Normally my temp gauge does not move. Went up Sani Pass yesterday morning. At the bottom I noticed the air from cabin fan was warmer than usual. By the time we were up at the last few turns; the gauge quickly rose to just over 3/4. I turned the heater up to bring the temp down to just above ...

Thank you...

We have just recently moved here; so don't know too many of the locals yet.

Thanks James! Pics were toooo large...

pics as promised!

Sorry for not posting any pics yet - too busy enjoying the lux and moving.

Will post pics shortly.

Thanks again guys!

Buying from a fellow forumite; so you have probably seen it somewhere before. Will post pics when I have it.

so my landy has been sold

Should be picking up the hilux on Friday! :)

Hi guys. Landy is still for sale if you know anyone who is interested: http://www.4x4community.co.za/classifie ... 0tdi/cat/4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks again guys!

Danman, anything I will miss apart from the good fuel consumption?

How are the 2.7's on service costs?

Thanks for the warm welcome!

That is one thing I am worried about - the fuel consumption - but I am hoping with lower running costs this evens out.
I have spent about R50000 in the last 3 years getting the landy in the condition it's in.

hehe I have! that is no comparison.

But it's nice for the back passengers to sit forward and not sideways. Also safer. If I could get a nice 5 door landy, I would not hesitate.

thanks guys, landy can take a lot, but i think the comfort factor is slightly different on a long trip

Hi there, I am busy selling my beloved landy in order to buy a 99 2.7i raider from a forum member, so think it's apt I join in the meantime. Hope to have many trouble-free miles and lots of fun! ps: This is my landy if anyone is interested: http://www.4x4community.co.za/classifieds/showproduct.php?p...