Hilux 4x4 Forum

a broken down landrover driver without...

with sweat dripping like the Niagra Falls...

all self control and taking it out on the

or a SWAMBO without any sense of direction

about the three flat tyres

the gps was incorrect and found ourselves

been extended by two weeks until

who is bringing the beers to

you know who

where the sun seldom shines

but constantly trying to keep out of the oil puddles leaked over the continent by Limey built contraptions on four wheels

Thanks guys for the kind comments.I must say I am very proud to have tackled this long project with my sons.Was a great bonding and sometimes( VERY UNBONDING) experience.

is King of the continent without having

have immigrated North to

the kalahari desert where

but the cost of bread has made this

beyond the price of 1ml of petrol resulting in

Look at my thread "My HILUX CAMPER BUILD" or Footloose on the forum and you will see how I positioned the radio between the two sun visors .

The snow had melted and caused

Welcome Jan.

Hennie a very big thank you for sharing this amazing trip with us.The photos and your commentry really kept me spellbound and envious .I am glad you guys arrived back safely.Cheers

I agree with Andy.If you are planning to keep the vehicle,rather take the pistons to the engineers to have them micked and also replace the bearings.Also replace the spigot bearing whilst the engine is out. I know that you are maybe moving the goal posts but it's nice to feel relieved that you have ...

Hennie it is my dream to one day be able to travel and see and learn what you guys have experienced .I can unfortunately only do short 10 day trips (and thats really pushing things to the limit) because of my present circumstances but hopefully we can also ,one day, travel further north for longer p...

Keep it rolling Hennie

Howzit Helgaard.We used the 602 flywheel with its pressure plate and used the toyota clutch plate.
I am certain that the injector pump is the original mechanically driven bosch without any fancy electronics .

Howzit Helgaard.Yes we have completed the project and my son Wade (4 TH GEER on the forum) has been driving it as an everyday runner for about 6 weeks now and I am happy to say that the conversion is A SUCCESS. We will be meeting with Muddog within the next few days for him to assist us with the loa...

Great Hennie.Keep it rolling.

Thanks Marnus.I tend to agree with you.I haven't seen the vehicle as it belongs to a friend about 60 km from me in the sticks. I have looked at my own vehicle to trace the return pipe and also noticed it connecting to the bacl of the tappet cover and a mechanic friend of mine came up with the same t...

After giving this problem a bit of thought.Is there perhaps an oil feed to the injector pump for lubrication which somehow is leaking into the fuel bypass(return) to the tank.Possibly an O ring or seal ? Where are the diesel boffins ?

Thanks I will certainly keep in touch with you as it is great to know someone with a local knowledge of the area

I trust that one of the members can help fathom out a very strange problem a friend of mine is experiencing with his 2012 srx 2,5. The vehicle starts normally and drive normally without any excess exhaust smoke BUT The fuel filter started clogging and and the diesel is very dirty. The fuel tank has ...

Howzit and welcome Deon.I spent a night in your local caravan park about six weeks ago ,on our way to Sani Pass and Lesotho. I was very impressed with your small town.Very neat and clean compared to the neigbouring towns. I hope to visit again soon on my way to Ongeluks Nek to explore a bit of Lesot...

I am happy to state that the VERY LONG and very trying project concerning my son Wade's ( 4 th Geer ) Hilux rebuild and engine transplant into his SFA double cab is about 98 percent finished . We have a few minor tasks involving the dual battery and the associated plugs and extras to complete before...

Keep it rolling Hennie.Nice pics

Howzit and welcome Chris.Post a pic or two of your truck so that we can see your setup.

Hell Tony.Makes one really worry especially as one grows older.Lots of unheard of and new medical conditions effecting us as we grow older ?

Very well written and cant wait for further updates.

I have a client and friend who owned two hiluxes with the 2l engine in them.One was a single cab 2wd long wheel base which gave him an average of about 11 km/l. The other was a single cab 4x4 and he averaged about 8,5 km/l.In fact he still has this vehicle with about 800k on the clock and still runn...

Nice one there Tim.I really like your way of thinking.Now your'e equipped and capable for any further welding issues.

Shaakir the function of the thermostat is to regulate the temp of the oven by constantly switching the elements in the oven on and off . By bypassing the thermostat switch,the elements will continue to heat the oven up and thus there is no way of having the oven operate at a preset required temperat...

Yes Andy.Many of the diesel engine setups utilize a small vacuum pump attached to to the rear of the alternator to provide the vacuum for the brake system.The petrol engines receive the needed vacuum from the inlet manifold The beauty of the 5cyl 300d merc engine ,which we installed into Wades hilux...

Howzit Rodney.IF possible,fill the pump up with oil prior to installing .Also remove the oil pressure sensor and attempt to pump oil into the system via this hole by using a oil can pump.

Howzit and welcome to the forum Lincoln.I also drive a 2,5 srx 4x4 which I have converted into a dedicated camper. My standing mass, including 140 l of diesel in the tanks and 70 l water and many extras, is about 2600 kg.( without the beer, meat,swambo or myself aboard). The srx is a bit under power...

Thanks Andy.At least the weather forcasts are in my favour.Cold but no rain or snow.
Chat again on my return.

I am literally ticking off the minutes before our departure for Sani Pass and a trip through Lesotho and spending a few days in the Eastern Freestate.We are planning on spending Sat night either in Undersberg or Himeville and then departing early for Sani Pass. Depending on how the mood and what the...

Very Very nice indeed.You must really feel chaffed.

Howzit and welcome to the forum.

WOW you lucky Blighter.I am so envious.

Jokes aside enjoy it and congrates

A job well done Hennie

VERY VERY NICE Johan.

Julian I happen to fall into the same bracket of vehicle ownership as you do. I am strongly against getting myself into new debt to replace the reliable current one which I drive. I would rather shop around for alternate prices for the bodywork as I understand that the work needed to be done is basi...

: Thanks for sharing

Johan I had a similar problem with a side shaft on one of my Hiluxes.I had the shaft hardchromed by an engineering firm.They also machined the shaft back to size.
I never ever had an issue with it again.
I went that route instead of installing a fong kong side shaft.

Nice trip report so far.Keep it rolling George.

Good idea Hendrik.

Nice pics and thanks for sharing them with us Thomas. I also traveled up the lower section of the Swartberg Pass and visited Die Hel last July. We also intended traveling the upper Swartberg Pass after exiting Die Hel but the road was being repaired as recent flooding had caused major storm damage t...

Lyk baie goed Hennie

I tend to agree with Louis.Very likely the trailer plug connections.Try towing without the plug connected and see if the problem still occurs.

Howzit and welcome Rodney.That hilux really brings back very fond memories.I bought a brand new one in 1983. The hilux was written off in an accident land I then replaced it with another new one in early 1984. I was well aware that the new hilux was about to be launched later in the year but I could...

Take a look at Outdoor Warehouse.They sell the powered twin usb fitting which fits into the Vigo cut outs.Maybe this might work?

Search found 1430 matches