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- Thu Jul 09, 2015 8:34 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: So i took the plunge
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3283
Re: So i took the plunge
Awesome!
- Wed Jul 08, 2015 3:09 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: So i took the plunge
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3283
Re: So i took the plunge
May you guys truly make each other happy throughout your lives. Plunging doesn't mean selling the Toyota.
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 3:29 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Knocking sound coming from the engine bay
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2131
Knocking sound coming from the engine bay
Hi guys My truck has a knocking sound when engine is running, almost like faulty injectors - that kind of a knock. Injectors were refurbished when I overhauled the motor, and since then I have not even done 60 000 km, give or take. Only thing untouched and not reconned was the fuel pump. Could this ...
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 1:06 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: New look!!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3456
Re: New look!!!
Family_Dog wrote:Much improved, and once you get the hang of it, it is easier than the old one.
-F_D
- Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:29 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Oil Codes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 678
Re: Oil Codes
dankie oom
- Mon Jun 29, 2015 6:38 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Oil Codes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 678
Oil Codes
The spec of the oil I need to use on some engine says:
10W-40 of either grade SF or SG. I know the number refer to viscosity but what exactly do they mean?
And the SF and SG?
10W-40 of either grade SF or SG. I know the number refer to viscosity but what exactly do they mean?
And the SF and SG?
- Mon Jun 29, 2015 10:48 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: My Hilux R18
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7325
Re: My Hilux R18
Welcome to the forum Alex, took you a while but, anyway
I met Alex via social media, and our event last yeat at Heidelberg4x4 , him and the wife also came by
Now don't be a stranger, this is an awesome forum, if I do say so myself!!!
I met Alex via social media, and our event last yeat at Heidelberg4x4 , him and the wife also came by
Now don't be a stranger, this is an awesome forum, if I do say so myself!!!
- Sun Jun 21, 2015 7:45 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Time flies hey, all these posts!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6224
Re: Time flies hey, all these posts!
Mud Dog wrote:No 'deliberate chase' Thabo .... most of my 'milestones' have gone by unnoticed, just happened to see this one coming up.
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 10:55 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Overlanding Canopy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3734
Re: Overlanding Canopy
Keep us posted.
Just my observation: I like the overhang at the back, but maybe slope it at an angle so that you don't compromise your departure angles as much. Your thoughts?
Just my observation: I like the overhang at the back, but maybe slope it at an angle so that you don't compromise your departure angles as much. Your thoughts?
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:36 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Our dear President
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1743
Re: Our dear President
Never wished anyone to die until him, not even my ex-wife, nxxx!!!
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:31 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Gas Installation
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3335
Re: Gas Installation
Bushwacker wrote:So jy sit hom nie langs 'n toilet nieKOBUSL wrote:Chris, ek het een van die outjies ingesit. ( Hy prop net in ) ALLE vrouens is bang vir gas, hierdie stel hulle gerus vir gas wat lek.
Inteendeel, hy skreeu as jy enigiets by hom verby spuit, maar jy hoor hom.
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:18 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Our dear President
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1743
Re: Our dear President
That moment when you wish this was not a family site hey Niel?Niel wrote:I would like to help but I am moderating myself at the moment.pietpetoors wrote:I would like to suggest a couple of different terms to use,
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:17 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Our dear President
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1743
Re: Our dear President
My sentiments tooHangover wrote:F@$#&^% aaaashole... Hys dommer as die sand waarop ons loop...
- Sat Jun 06, 2015 7:28 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Kungwini 4x4 6th June, Pictures added
- Replies: 230
- Views: 54191
Re: Kungwini 4x4 6th June, Prices added.
Seems like everytime there is a really big get together we cant make it. Dammit. I will need to bail out of this one. Our little girl was admitted to hospital today with severe "stomach" pain. After first batch of scans and test they cant pinpoint the problem. So more tests required. In s...
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:46 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: new to the forum
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1567
Re: new to the forum
Welcome
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:44 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: What oil do I use?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2221
Re: What oil do I use?
Motor oil is not meant for human consumption but for my KZ I use either DeloittDelo Gold or Shell Rumila (spelling).
- Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:39 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Kungwini 4x4 6th June, Pictures added
- Replies: 230
- Views: 54191
Re: Kungwini 4x4 6th June, Prices added.
Just checked scheschedule, will miss this outing too, just came back from Durbs this weekend on leave, working on the 6th
- Thu May 28, 2015 11:05 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Calling Donkey. Donkey come in!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 834
Re: Calling Donkey. Donkey come in!
george wrote:Talk about the devil
I watch him last night on the telly testing the Lexus. Excellent
- Thu May 28, 2015 10:56 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Another Newbie
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2165
Re: Another Newbie
Hmmmmmm, Kaisssssssssssssssser!!!!!
- Thu May 28, 2015 10:50 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Calling Donkey. Donkey come in!
- Replies: 4
- Views: 834
Re: Calling Donkey. Donkey come in!
Sorry couldn't help Thabo
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- Thu May 28, 2015 10:47 am
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: PowerMaster Inverter Generator for use during loadshedding
- Replies: 49
- Views: 15866
Re: PowerMaster Inverter Generator for use during loadsheddi
Was being naughty, Pieterpietpetoors wrote:Does that include a battery Tumelo?
- Sat May 23, 2015 7:56 pm
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: PowerMaster Inverter Generator for use during loadshedding
- Replies: 49
- Views: 15866
Re: PowerMaster Inverter Generator for use during loadsheddi
You can buy a PowerMaster 1.2kva unit at Brights for R3999. That should be able to power a tv, decoder and a PC.
I would have you'd mention steriliser, breast pumps, etc. - so of the two kids which one uses the PC the most?
I would have you'd mention steriliser, breast pumps, etc. - so of the two kids which one uses the PC the most?
- Fri May 22, 2015 9:32 am
- Forum: Members in publications
- Topic: Car Magazine Tuna feature
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5060
Car Magazine Tuna feature
Car Magazine wanting to do a feature with Fortunas, also someone with sand dune driving experience. If keen please give Nikki a tinkle on oh eight 3 348 twenty six twenty five
- Wed May 20, 2015 2:56 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: My 3.0 KZ-TE 4x4 DC
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4915
Re: My 3.0 KZ-TE 4x4 DC
+1Oupa Stig wrote:My personal opinion - those Bullnose KZ's are the best looking Hiluxes around, except maybe for a nice SFA... (but that's just because I own one).
Last of the real Hilux workhorses.
From there on everything just got softer.
Looking great, now the Tupperware comes off.
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 4:28 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Clubhouse
- Replies: 3
- Views: 912
Re: Hilux4x4 Clubhouse
Am aware of the pros/cons and so was thinking more on the latter idea.
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:46 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hilux4x4 Clubhouse
- Replies: 3
- Views: 912
Hilux4x4 Clubhouse
Can't help but cannot get the idea of a clubclubhouse out of my head. Sometimes you don't want to go play in the bush but just want to be surrounded by friends over a campfire and some coffee or mother's milk. Camp over the night or weekend and just chill. Oh and a lekka braai! Sounds relevant a tho...
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 12:37 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Toyota Tazz 2005 Headlight setting
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1639
Re: Toyota Tazz 2005 Headlight setting
Correct spec is also in the Learners book. Can't remember well and stand corrected, dim about 45m and bright 90m ahead
- Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:02 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Mc Carthy Rhino 4x4 Trail GTG 18th April 2015
- Replies: 153
- Views: 59184
Re: Mc Carthy Rhino 4x4 Trail GTG 18th April 2015
Looks like fun as always. Especially if done safely
- Thu Apr 02, 2015 8:47 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Mc Carthy Rhino 4x4 Trail GTG 18th April 2015
- Replies: 153
- Views: 59184
Re: Mc Carthy Rhino 4x4 Trail GTG 18th April 2015
Gonna have to pull out of this one picked up a slight clunking noise on my truck this past Monday, engine light also came on, will have to get it looked at.
- Tue Mar 24, 2015 3:32 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Mc Carthy Rhino 4x4 Trail GTG 18th April 2015
- Replies: 153
- Views: 59184
Re: Mc Carthy Rhino 4x4 Trail GTG 18th April 2015
11. Will check work schedule and confirm - Donkey
- Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:38 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Meet BONES
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10925
Re: Meet BONES
Congratulations! Still on my wish list too.
- Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:17 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Idler arm broken on 2000 KZ-TE
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1626
Re: Idler arm broken on 2000 KZ-TE
Idler arm is R700 at Gemini.
- Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:06 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Future Hilux owner and new member
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4180
Re: Future Hilux owner and new member
Welcome to our neck of the hood. For your intended appreciatapplication the KZ-TE could be a great buy in that price tag, problem being finding one that was looked after. Now and then the guys sell here too, good luck. If you do go for D-4D then look into fitting another diesel filter as they're se...
- Sat Mar 07, 2015 7:03 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Future Hilux owner and new member
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4180
Re: Future Hilux owner and new member
Welcome to our neck of the hood. For your intended appreciatapplication the KZ-TE could be a great buy in that price tag, problem being finding one that was looked after. Now and then the guys sell here too, good luck. If you do go for D-4D then look into fitting another diesel filter as they're sen...
- Mon Mar 02, 2015 12:54 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Garmin vs Tomtom
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1933
Re: Garmin vs Tomtom
Toppie4x4 wrote:Hulle se mos elke Tom Tom Dick Dick en Harry Harry het n Garmin
- Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:11 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Sucker for punishment
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4739
Re: Sucker for punishment
Very nice Andy... a bike(of some kind or another) is on my to-do list... one day! Been saying that for 15 years...and ONE DAY I turned 40....well...that itch just had to be scratched, cause you realise you might only have another 15 left! :lol: And that's what I did :thumbup: Not a moment's worth o...
- Mon Feb 23, 2015 9:00 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: 2014 December Bostwana/Namibia
- Replies: 42
- Views: 6575
Re: 2014 December Bostwana/Namibia
I can only drool with envy, is there another one planned for this December Niel/Martin?
- Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:48 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Garmin vs Tomtom
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1933
Re: Garmin vs Tomtom
Personally I think Garmin is a market leader, not only with their products but their after sales service is outstanding. I cannot comment much on TomTom.
- Fri Feb 13, 2015 1:33 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 946264
- Thu Jan 29, 2015 7:59 am
- Forum: Alternative Energy
- Topic: Electric Vehicles
- Replies: 63
- Views: 18902
Re: Electric Vehicles? RSA?
There are kits available to convert cars to electric Some of them simply use the motor of an electric forklift. I considered it before but so far most of them can only reach 80km/h As for the Eskom and charging station problem, also see http://solar.solarcity.com/promotions/tesla/" onclick=&qu...
- Fri Jan 23, 2015 10:56 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Pirate Parts
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3751
Re: Pirate Parts
So no Chiefs parts?
- Tue Jan 20, 2015 9:47 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: new member
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2221
Re: new member
Is beer that expensive that side?
Welcome good sir.
Welcome good sir.
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 7:35 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Posting stuff on Facebook for the club.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1752
Re: Posting stuff on Facebook for the club.
This is my home!
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:03 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: My 1st 4x4
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6465
Re: My 1st 4x4
Welcome to the club!
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:56 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: A sigh of relief
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2205
Re: A sigh of relief
I know the feeling of the latter tooUmpalumpa wrote:Excellent!! Well done.
Having those papers in hand is the same as divorce papers!!
Makes the battle well worth it!!
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:53 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Posting stuff on Facebook for the club.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1752
Re: Posting stuff on Facebook for the club.
For example over the past holidays I was trying to sent out motoring tips, season greetings, etc. from the club - which are common and general to most of us but coming from the Hilux Club
- Wed Jan 07, 2015 4:51 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Posting stuff on Facebook for the club.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1752
Re: Posting stuff on Facebook for the club.
I'm just trying to get our name out there, that was my mandate comrades
If we want/plan to grow we should be "out there in your face type"
If we want/plan to grow we should be "out there in your face type"
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:27 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Posting stuff on Facebook for the club.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1752
Posting stuff on Facebook for the club.
Some may have noticed, I have been trying to get our name out on social media, as per my current portfolio on the club committee. If there are specific topics I may overlook and you want shared, please post a link on this thread.
Regards,
Donkey
Regards,
Donkey
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:19 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: A sigh of relief
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2205
Re: A sigh of relief
Thank you guys.
- Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:15 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: A sigh of relief
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2205
Re: A sigh of relief
Yes sir, soon as I know, I'll tell.Hunter26 wrote:Donkey, if I may ask are you one of the presenters on the local 4x4 show and if so when is the next episodes starting.
Craig
- Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:29 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: A sigh of relief
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2205
A sigh of relief
Can now breath a sigh of relief, my Hilux is paid up :excited: , 5 yrs goes quick. I remember picking him up in Pretoria North, standard as they come, and his first trail. Picking up ownership papers in the coming week :dance1: This year will have to sort out front diff, extra diesel tank (Niel nudg...
- Sat Dec 27, 2014 2:08 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New Traitor here
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6285
Re: New Traitor here
Thanks Donkey,much appreciated. At the moment my head is spinning and I feel like a prostitute on a round about.....different brand owners are suggesting I buy their vehicle brand makes :D:D Craig We all have our brands of choice, end of the day it's the nut behind the wheel that counts. That said ...
- Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:38 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Merry Xmas
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1565
Re: Merry Christmas
God bless! Merry Christmas and a fruitful 2015 to the family.
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 2:09 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Service - at home OR at dealer ?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2524
Re: Service - at home OR at dealer ?
Toyota wanted R3500 for a normal service on our Yaris :shock2: Geniune spares cost me R720 + R0.00 labour doing it myself. This was the 75 000km service. Having done the service myself, I doubt if the dealer did the 60 000km one, went front to back thouroughly and I now know the condition of the Yar...
- Fri Dec 12, 2014 1:28 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Need advice on upgrading sound (bass) quality pls - Vigo d/c
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3923
Re: Need advice on upgrading sound (bass) quality pls - Vigo
Very catchy song, nice beat to it too. First hears it at Francinah's house, can see Rihana and CupCake dancing and singing to it already.Mars wrote:Its all about da base, bout da base, no treble.......
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:30 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Time flies hey, all these posts!
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6224
Re: Time flies hey, all these posts!
Most of it good solid advice, keep it up oom!
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:27 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Petrol vs diesel
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3900
Re: Petrol vs diesel
Congregations!
- Wed Dec 10, 2014 1:20 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: How do you break the news
- Replies: 47
- Views: 4534
Re: How do you break the news
Personally, if the basics are covered I can and am buying me toys. You guys already have a home, maybe kids, good health, etc. Your wife is supposed to make you happier not sadder, buying a 4x4 is within reasonable reason. More so when you afford one. Sometimes I take unpopular decisions, and mostly...
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:13 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New Traitor here
- Replies: 46
- Views: 6285
Re: New Traitor here
Welcome, as long as your head is screwed on right you'll fit in, make of car not important.
- Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:05 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Intro Greeting
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2288
Re: Intro Greeting
Gorgeous. Another KZ!