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- Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:24 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: RFAD 30th March 2019 HEIDELBERG 4X4
- Replies: 75
- Views: 22478
Re: RFAD 30th March 2019 HEIDELBERG 4X4
Thank you for your response. Now that we have a full team, can everyone please post their shirt sizes?
- Mon Mar 18, 2019 8:16 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: composite cladding
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2390
Re: composite cladding
Must it be plastic? You can also use Nutec, they use it to build houses.
Get it at most hardware stores.
http://www.everite.co.za/EN/Content/Pag ... and-GROOVE
Get it at most hardware stores.
http://www.everite.co.za/EN/Content/Pag ... and-GROOVE
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: die bostoe groep is 10 jaar oud
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1041
Re: die bostoe groep is 10 jaar oud
Shoe die tyd vlieg.
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:27 am
- Forum: Tips and Help on using the forum
- Topic: PLEASE Update your email address
- Replies: 10
- Views: 116720
PLEASE Update your email address
Will everyone please make sure the your correct email address is used in your profile. I just sent an email about the RFAD day and 379 emails bounced because the email address does not exist no more. To update your email, 1. look at the top right is your username, click the little arrow next to you...
- Fri Mar 15, 2019 11:12 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: RFAD 30th March 2019 HEIDELBERG 4X4
- Replies: 75
- Views: 22478
Re: RFAD 30th March 2019 HEIDELBERG 4X4
As previously mentioned the entrance fee for drivers is sponsored. We need 2x more vehicles / drivers 1x vehicle back up team for if somebody cannot make it for some reason 4x Marshals for the obstacle ( at least 4 and if all drivers pitch the extra driver can help with marshalling.) Drivers: 1) Que...
- Mon Mar 11, 2019 9:08 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: RFAD 30th March 2019 HEIDELBERG 4X4
- Replies: 75
- Views: 22478
Re: RFAD 30th March 2019 HEIDELBERG 4X4
Think we will first have to see if we can fill the team.
- Wed Mar 06, 2019 7:13 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: RFAD 30th March 2019 HEIDELBERG 4X4
- Replies: 75
- Views: 22478
Re: RFAD 30th March 2019 HEIDELBERG 4X4
I have some good news for you. The Hilux Club and 4x4 Direct are going to do a combined sponsor. We will sponsor an obstacle at the event and we will sponsor the entrance fees for the participants in the Hilux Club Team. And if we can get the team full in time and get all pilots and co pilts shirt s...
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 4:07 pm
- Forum: South Africa
- Topic: Top Lodge
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7504
Top Lodge
I received this by email. I have not been there but from the guy's description it sounds worth visiting for the guys in the area. Good day Mr. Pretorius:- You may not be familiar with Toplodge, but we are a small accommodation establishment in the Northern Drakensberg, accessible only by off-road 4x...
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 4:01 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2.2 carburetor engine hard starting
- Replies: 4
- Views: 949
Re: 2.2 carburetor engine hard starting
Happens to many old carb engines. While standing the fuel in the float chamber evaporates. Next time you want to start it, the mechanical fuel pump must first fill the float chamber before it will start. A way around this is to convert to an electrical fuel pump. SO you can switch the car on, let th...
- Sun Mar 03, 2019 5:50 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 1981 4WD Hilux RN Restoration
- Replies: 22
- Views: 4899
Re: 1981 4WD Hilux RN Restoration
Welcome Stefan. Will be following your project, so please post updates as you continue.
- Wed Feb 13, 2019 11:51 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Pics of my Stallion
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2432
Re: Pics of my Stallion
If it backfires through carb your timing is to fast, if it backfires through exhaust your timing is too slow.
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:35 pm
- Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
- Topic: Why is this forum flooded with FORD adverts.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5190
Re: Why is this forum flooded with FORD adverts.
As thys said, ads are displayed according to your browsing history.
I also do not see those ads, so it must be a tapatalk thing.
The web site's latest template is mobile phone friendly so you do not really need Tapatalk to view the forum.
I also do not see those ads, so it must be a tapatalk thing.
The web site's latest template is mobile phone friendly so you do not really need Tapatalk to view the forum.
- Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:14 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Mechanic in Cape Town
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2043
Re: Mechanic in Cape Town
Francois at 4xLux, 64 Gemini street, Brackenfell. 021-982-8232
- Thu Jan 10, 2019 9:04 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 22R Starter Motor Solenoid Switch Repair
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4430
Re: 22R Starter Motor Solenoid Switch Repair
Auto Magneto also do rebuilds. I normally use them, they do good work.
- Wed Jan 02, 2019 4:23 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Intermittent misfire
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9650
Re: Intermittent misfire
Start with the cheepest item, replace the spark plugs. If still there replace the plug leads, if still there let somebody check out the injectors.
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 4:50 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Long overdue project.
- Replies: 309
- Views: 144612
Re: Long overdue project.
You will have to yes, we haven't seen the final product yet.
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:13 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: My New Bakkie
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3009
Re: My New Bakkie
Congrats, new bakkie looks great
- Fri Dec 28, 2018 11:08 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Long overdue project.
- Replies: 309
- Views: 144612
Re: Long overdue project.
Sorry to hear Roger. At least you know it is in good hands.
- Sat Dec 22, 2018 4:49 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Battery Terminal Clamps?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 731
Re: Battery Terminal Clamps?
Very good idea Andy, thanx for that one
- Fri Dec 21, 2018 11:43 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Battery Terminal Clamps?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 731
Battery Terminal Clamps?
I see one get Brass battery terminal clamps and Zinc battery terminal clamps.
Which are the best?
We've been using brass all these years , what is the zinc for? Is it cheaper or better or why is there a zinc option?
Which are the best?
We've been using brass all these years , what is the zinc for? Is it cheaper or better or why is there a zinc option?
- Sun Dec 16, 2018 6:50 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: How far can I drive with a front CV boot throwing grease?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2715
Re: How far can I drive with a front CV boot throwing grease?
Depends on where it is leaking. Mine was leaking because the small clamp came loose. Fixed with strong cable tie and still going strong. If it leaks due to torn or cracked boot then it is a bigger problem. The CV does not like dust. If you drive on tar and hubs are un-locked, then CV does not turn, ...
- Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:56 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Heating a bearing to fit it
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1769
Re: Heating a bearing to fit it
Thank you Marnus
Will rather replace it. Each little noise now worries me.
Will rather replace it. Each little noise now worries me.
- Mon Dec 10, 2018 3:09 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Toyota recall to repair airbag light - Free
- Replies: 43
- Views: 13589
Re: Toyota recall to repair airbag light - Free
See these guys sells the spirals at R900.00 each and they have both those with steering controls and the one without steering controls. http://www.onlinecarparts.co.za/en/search?orderby=position&orderway=desc&search_query=hilux+spiral&submit_search=Search http://www.onlinecarparts.co.za/...
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:29 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
I went for the Dictator because it is simpler, use less sensors, etc. It has not been tuned yet. It was installed, a 5VZ standard map installed and we went on holiday. Maybe one day I will get time to take it for tuning. I did play around with the timing and got rid of the ping. But I do not know wh...
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:25 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Heating a bearing to fit it
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1769
Re: Heating a bearing to fit it
Thank you. 302 degrees is not much , but I guess it should be enough to soften it.
- Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:49 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Heating a bearing to fit it
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1769
Heating a bearing to fit it
I recently fitted new bearings to the Touareg's front diff and heated it to fit it. The first one I heated too much and it became blue.
Will that definately cause it to fail?
Will that definately cause it to fail?
- Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:47 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
Several people asked what the cost was. It is difficult to give exact figure because I had some other work done as well, like replacing all belts and tensioners, replacing crank oil seals, fixing heater radiator, etc. Here are some basics and note that you can also do it with the 3RZ box, then you s...
- Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:34 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
Got the Rev counter to read correctly tonight. I used one of these Universal Tach Adaptors from eBay . (Got extra one if somebody need one) Once I figured it out it was very simple. The Tach adaptor came with very good instructions. You can use it either coil driven or wasted spark vehicles and with...
- Mon Nov 26, 2018 9:26 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
Speedo has been sorted. Francis @ Vehicle Monitoring & Audio in Bonteheuwel built me a little transfer case with the correct gear ratio. I just gave him the GPS and clock speed and he took the closest match gears he had. I am under reading a bit now which is good, then the misses won't complain ...
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:36 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Kgalagadi 2018
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4562
Re: Kgalagadi 2018
Besides the price (I saw lenses of up to R187k) , the size also concerns me, a double cab is just so wide. I saw pics taken by one of the other visitors with a Nikon P1000 bridge camera on a tripod which was remarably sharp. The Lion as about 400 meters from us . 125x Zoom = 3,000 mm and the complet...
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:01 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: DRIVELINE VIBRATION AFTER CENTER SUPPORT BEARING REPLACEMENT
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3034
Re: DRIVELINE VIBRATION AFTER CENTER SUPPORT BEARING REPLACEMENT
Make sure you have the bearing installed correctly. On one side is one hole and on the other side two holes. The one hole must face downward.
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 9:11 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Kgalagadi 2018
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4562
Re: Kgalagadi 2018
Thank you Edge. I have looked at RTT before and I decided that whenever the time comes that I have to use a RTT it will be a clamshell
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:45 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: B Class merc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5729
Re: B Class merc
Webycars seems to me like a wholesaler of vehicles and thus the there is some loop hole they can use in the event of CPA claims against them When you get there they tell you very clearly you buy it as is, there is not warranty, nothing, you pay for it and the problem becomes yours. I think they get...
- Wed Nov 14, 2018 7:41 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Kgalagadi 2018
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4562
Re: Kgalagadi 2018
Andy Pieter will very unlikely fit a RTT to his Hilux. What you saw that looked like a RTT is the 270 Awning on the side. Both you, I and Pieter prefer the versatility and less space of a ground tent. Exactly as Johan said, I prefer my ground tent. The specific one I have not I can pitch alone in 7...
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 10:26 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Kgalagadi 2018
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4562
Kgalagadi 2018
We went to the Kgalagadi park from 27 Oct to 4 Nov. I received my Hilux back a day before we left. We did a 3500km with the 5VZ engine with only some minor problems to sort out of which one was no aircon in 42 degree Kalahari heat. Luckily it have windows which can wind down. We did a mixture of acc...
- Mon Nov 12, 2018 9:31 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: B Class merc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5729
Re: B Class merc
Just go check the car out before you get excited. I have been disapointed with many webuycars vehicles, they look great on the pictures but often not so great when you get there. Don't buy from them unless you saw it.
- Sat Nov 10, 2018 8:59 am
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
Thanx Johan, will do
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 10:07 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
Some Feedback: The release bearing noise did not go away and we replaced it with an OEM Toyota bearing yesterday. It is now perfect. So we did our trip to the Kalahari and after about 3,000 km we arrived back safely. On our way there, just 40 Km from Langebaan I heard a knocking sound in front. Almo...
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 9:13 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2700 i Vibration on Pullaway - What is it??
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4450
Re: 2700 i Vibration on Pullaway - What is it??
Ha Ha, ek het gistrer dieselle met my trokkie gedoen. Gelukkig was Hoppy daar om my reg te help en te verduidelik dat die een gaatjie altyd moet ondertoe wys en die twee gaatjies boontoe.Een keer was die centre bearing self onderstebo ingesit....deur die uwe!
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:53 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Changing The Clutch
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10837
Re: Changing The Clutch
Pressure plate fingers should not be that flat, the point of the fingers should stand out a bit. Rather get the right thing. I think your clutch plate is too thick.
- Fri Oct 26, 2018 1:30 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
Thank you Mars, a couple of guys now said sometimes the noise goes away. Will see after the trip if the noise is still there. If it is there we will replace the thrust bearing.
- Fri Oct 26, 2018 8:00 am
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
Luckily release bearing only works when you apply the clutch, the longer the distance the less it works.
- Thu Oct 25, 2018 10:07 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
George and I went to fetch my Hilux after work today and got back hom at 21h00 There are still small things to sort out. The rev counter reads double the speed, so Allen disconnected it. The speedo is out by 20 km/h but before I do something about it I first want to see what revs it runs at 120 km/h...
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:51 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
Nog nie vandag iets gehoor nie. GIster was die dash amper heel in en aircon pype was gebou en in. Wag nog om vandag se terugvoer te kry.
- Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:58 am
- Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
- Topic: Version Update - forum will be down
- Replies: 108
- Views: 27866
Re: Version Update - forum will be down
I fixed it, is it better now?
- Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:42 pm
- Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
- Topic: Version Update - forum will be down
- Replies: 108
- Views: 27866
Re: Version Update - forum will be down
I did a version update just now. If there are any issues please let me know.
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:48 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
Me too, that is why I wanted it today.
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 7:16 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12817
Re: Prado 3.4 V6 in 2.7 Hilux
Everything is in, management system is in and engine started. Only dash have to be put back. On Tuesday Hoppy said he will himself install the dash on Tuesday because he wants to make sure there are no rattles. We agreed that I can fetch the vehicle today. When I got there today the dash was still l...
- Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:15 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Show your "MAN CAVE"
- Replies: 83
- Views: 15924
Re: Show your "MAN CAVE"
Yes, is epoxy, the one you mix with a hardener, they use it for commercial floors.
- Mon Oct 08, 2018 9:23 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Show your "MAN CAVE"
- Replies: 83
- Views: 15924
Re: Show your "MAN CAVE"
My garage's floor never was very strong, it degenerated over time and lately the steel wheels of the trolley jack pushed holes in the floor. So we removed the old skreed and replaced with a new, stronger skreed. I decided to epoxy coat it this time. The whole garage got a bit of a revamped and clean...
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 10:21 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Weber retroject as EFI option?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9730
Re: Weber retroject as EFI option?
Thank you Steff I already installed one of those magentic pic ups for the distributor, replacing the points. I asked the guys from Dictator and they replied "A Dicktator std will work Fuel only with this setup." Isn't Dictator less complicated than spitronics? I have no experience in these...
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 8:26 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Weber retroject as EFI option?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9730
Re: Weber retroject as EFI option?
Dankie Cassie
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:52 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Weber retroject as EFI option?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9730
Re: Weber retroject as EFI option?
Did anyone install one of these yet? I want to install one on my old Datsun L28 engine, but it still have an old points distributor. The guys at Webcon said I can look at a MicroSquirt management system as it is simple and cheap and can get signal from the coil's + and -, but I checked their site ou...
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:22 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3879
Re: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
Shoe, 105 Cruiser en V8 Lexus, dan kan die boks nie te vrot wees nie.
Dankie vir daardie inligting.
Dankie vir daardie inligting.
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 5:10 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Sticky gearbox
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1397
Re: Sticky gearbox
Here is an interesting video about GL4 and GL5, BUT, also check the test the guy did with same viscosity of oils of different brands. This might explain why some oils result in sticky gears and others not. The video will start at 11:35 because before that he just shows how he strips a gearbox. Enjoy...
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3879
Re: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
Dankie vir die terugvoer Johan. Ek het iewers op die forum lank terug ook gelees as jy in D iets swaar teen lang bult sleep raak ratkas warm, dan maak wat jy sê oor die lock up sin, so as mens sleep moet jy hom maar self lock.
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 7:46 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3879
Re: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
Do you know what went wrong?
This guy is in Nam, most of his driving is long distance
This guy is in Nam, most of his driving is long distance
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3879
Reliability of Auto Vigo D4D
My heavy wants to buy a 2014 D4D auto.
How reliable are these auto boxes ?
Are there any known issues?
How does consumption of Auto compare to Manual?
The trokkie only has 77k km on the clock.
I already told him about the Toyota Injector issue.
How reliable are these auto boxes ?
Are there any known issues?
How does consumption of Auto compare to Manual?
The trokkie only has 77k km on the clock.
I already told him about the Toyota Injector issue.
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:40 pm
- Forum: Land Cruiser
- Topic: Any thoughts on HJ60?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2398
Re: Any thoughts on HJ60?
They tend to rust above the gutters. If you can see that it has been resprayed, focus on that area. The whole area, from front to back on the sides , just above the gutter. One of the 60 models are prone to develop a loose crank pulley, but I think it is the 2F, not sure. Otherwise I do not know of ...
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:51 pm
- Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
- Topic: Version Update - forum will be down
- Replies: 108
- Views: 27866
Re: Version Update - forum will be down
Oh, that is cool, thanx Andy
Mens is nooit te oud om te leer nie !
Mens is nooit te oud om te leer nie !