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No more 'beep', but the radios do give an audio indication when the operator can talk. The Digital radios have so many other features, for example the ability to hold two separate, independent, conversations simultaneously - in private- over the same repeater. This is a huge advantage for Institutio...

Stef, those are on conventional VHF channels. We do have a number of UHF Digital radios in use by a couple of Security companies... they love them because no-one can eavesdrop on them ;) These specific radios in use by the Security companies incorporate a GPS and tracking, which means they can be tr...

Can't help with the fuel problem, but very doubtful that the CPU would be faulty. A CPU acts according to the information presented to it and very seldom itself gives errors.

Sounds stupid, but try disconnect the battery for a few minutyes and then reconnect, maybe the CPU just needs a reboot.

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Two-way radios are going Digital in a big way, while Analog models are slowly being phased out. The advantages of Digital Radios are numerous but most strikingly is the difference in voice messges received compared to the older Analog system. The actual reception range is pretty much still the same,...

>> Is it possible that both "main beams" can go together on the globes? It certainly is! A matter of years ago we were staying in Durban (common link? ;D ) and one evening we were going out. I started the car, switched on the headlights (low beam) and poof! - the left headlight blew. Barel...

Nicely done, Jacques, excellent video :)

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Tim, list the vehicle on one quote and then get a second quote for any accessories you may have fitted. I am insured with M&F and this is what they requested from me.

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Pierre, the SFA looks brilliant in 4E9, you will never be sorry!

Unfortunately can't help you regarding the wheel nuts but a tyre fitment place might be able to procure these.

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Marius, perhaps take it to an alarm-fitment centre. Either they repair it if it is the immobiliser, or they remove it and fit a new one. Both options should not be ridiculously expensive.

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Hi Simon, and welcome to the forum.

It might be prudent to climb underneath the vehicle and inspect the chassis for rust, much more important then general body rust. If the vehicle has been used for sea-launches it might be best to walk away from it.

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I've uploaded the '85 Truck & 4-Runner Service Manual to Dropbox. Should help you.

PM me for the link if you want to download - 60mb.

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Excellent video! Some of those long drops on the sides gave me the creeps...

Music is excellent as well :)

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all of which reminded him

the hamburger was very greasy and

Pieter, it looks cleaner than the food shops at my local shopping centre. Well done!

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Hi Shawn, welcome back! Your KZTE has a big smile on its face, seems that you and her (him?) are a perfect match ;)

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Caused by an apparent oil

while eating his hamburger,

while cuddling a

notwithstanding the day was

having Google Maps

"Aint it ironic that "Common Sense" aint so common after all..."

Bulldog has an Idle Control Valve that came off a Golf. Got it at the local VW Parts place, G&H Motors.

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at a Ford dealership

Halloween, which is

but the question remains

back in the days when

longer available, 'cos the land rats

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Shane, what engine do you have in the SFA? As I recall you bought it with a Prado 3.4 engine fitted but I seem to recall you replaced this motor?

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shoe lace, which surprised me because

when I awoke on Monday I noticed that

Land Rover drivers have such fascinating tales to tell. Hilux drivers are positively boring, with nothing to relate.

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Which is the first day of

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Thank you for the great report Hennie, your writing makes one feel that we are part of your team!

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This is an excellent example of progressive engineering! Looking forward to more.

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Hennie, there are many of us following this story, not everyone posts though.

"You are not alone"

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I love the Touareg, just a wee bit concerned about reliability. It's a grand vehicle, nevertheless.

Lekker pics, Pieter!

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It scares me to think of the quality of service work being carried out on one's expensive pride & joy with people who do not know their ***** form their elbow. The dealers charge a fortune for a vehicle service but really seem to have very little knowledge of what they are meant to be doing. Gla...

This sounds to be a most interesting project...!

Pics-a-plenty are a definite requirement.

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Hennie, I really think you should compile a booklet of all your trips. They make for gripping reading and one eagerly looks forward to the next chapter!!

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Shot, Martin!

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Kenwood TK-D740E DMR Mobile Radio reloaded. The Portable radio simply remains as a thumbnail, cannot load a proper pic.

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In Lieu with other major two-way radio manufacturers, Kenwood is also phasing out the older Analog radios in favour of the modern Digital DMR radios. DMR - Digital Migration Radios - are capable of both Analog as well as Digital modes of operation, with Digital mode offering extended clarity over th...

Hi Hennie, been a while!

Now gooi!

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Geez, sorry to hear about this, Martin. Speak to JohanM, you might be able to salvage the gearbox from his old Prado from whoever has it now.

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Was there a loss of power too? I'm suspecting might be a coil pack, HT plug cable or possibly semi-blocked injector, but the guys with more brain cells than I will surely reply soon.

Please keep us updated when you find the cause.

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Chances are the holes are there, can't see Toyota using different roof cabs for LHD & RHD models.

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Although advertised on the 4x4 Community Forum, I'm pretty sure they will oblige to this forum as well. https://www.4x4community.co.za/forum/showthread.php/300116-Powerbrake-Promotion-Toyota-Hilux-Fortuner-FJ-Cruiser?p=3938795#post3938795 All I can say, this was the best move I ever made with Bulldo...

Looking forward to following your progress, Pieter! Think you will end up with a near-perfect combo and if anything probably even better fuel consumption - depending on the weight of your right foot, naturally

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Shot Marnus, may the two of you enjoy a long and lasting relationship!

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This little device is worth its weight in gold! Simple, yet effective.

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Ben, speak to the guys at 4x4 Direct in Cape Town. Hoppy's place was in the same complex, sure they can direct you.

Contact details for 4x4 Direct in the left side "Quick Links" of this forum.

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Very nice, congratulations!

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Looks good, Johan, I'm sure you will love her/him/it!

Now you will have to start kitting her/him/it out all over again.

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Presumably the ducting between the heater flow to the foot section is blocked or has worked loose somehow. Hope you do not find a rat's nest blocking it - that could develop squeaks as the babies are born! Perhaps chat to a panel beater or browse through the workshop manuals section on the forum, pe...

Apparently the diode has to be in the voltage sensor lead. I'm not au fait with car electrics but seems what people do is to remove the voltage sensor fuse and replace it with a diode, thereby gaining ±0.6v over & above the nominal voltage. Some people have put two diodes in thereby effecting a ...

Yep, if it was wired incorrectly, it would not work at all. Probably do all sorts of horrible things to your vehicle electrics as well.

Please post the link to Cassie's original article if you still have it.

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The only difference between those two diodes is that the first can work with a voltage up to 1000v at 1 amp, while the second one is a 3 amp diode rated at 200v. I don't know where the diode is fitted, presumably in the 'ground' (or negative) lead of the VR? When forward biased, both these diodes wi...

Mike a Seaweed? No wonder he did such an excellent job!

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Sadly it's died out in my home town. We're sitting with a magnificent Scout Hall that is not used at all and there is a very good chance that we might lose it for this reason. Although with girls & boys in one trip, I am certainly glad I am no longer running the troop.... can just imagine the sh...

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