Hilux 4x4 Forum

I think that anything below 3K would be a bargain, but I'm guessing that you got it for a lot less than that. ........ 1½K ?? (Then you stole it!

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Hi Kobus. Yeah, those are the obvious and first things to have checked out. I would also have a second opinion on the drive shafts ... (some guys are not too thorough or could have even missed something) ... paying attention to excessive play on the centre carrier bearing, the slip-joints on both pr...

Hi John. The electric actuators are prone to becoming "sticky", mostly due to water ingress which turns the grease inside into goo. I would suggest that as a first step to remove, strip, clean, re-lube and re-fit the actuator. Hopefully that will solve the problem.

Hallo Hannes. Ja daai was 'n populêre ombouding is al baie gedoen. Weet ongelukkig nie wat dit al behels maar "search" vir "2jz" conversion en jy sal seker baie posts kry on deur te lees.

Hi Harry. The tyres should fit without fouling on the standard off-set rims. The question is how much further out the replacement rims will sit. The rear is not a problem, it's the front that will be the issue - with a wider off-set the outer arc of the wheel on turns will be bigger and that's where...

Hi Iain. I can't give you a definitive answer but in all probability they are the same. You could check with the agents in your area for confirmation that they are interchangeable. If they are, just be sure that the ratios are the same.

Interesting. However, let me just add that on my solar lights systems which I built about 4 or 5 years ago I set my controllers to cut out at 11.2V battery charge. Admittedly the four different modules (each consisting of panels, a controller and two 108 A hr medium cycle batteries) didn't discharge...

Hi and welcome Kit.

Hopefully some of the KZN guys can advise.

EFI ... worth doing IRO small power gain and perhaps slightly better fuel economy (not very noticeable) but mostly off-road driveability, ... i.e. inclines / side-slopes. Here I have to say that I never had any issues with the standard Nikki carb which in my experience performed very well at all ang...

Agreed. TJM aren't too bad either but I would still go for the OME. I have OME in the one SFA and Dobinsons in the other - prefer the OME over Dobinsons.

Hopefully the standard 4x4 model X-member will be a straight forward bolt-on job. At worst you might have to make some new holes in the chassis. Holding thumbs!

And so? What was it?

Thanks Jan. That is the address that is on your profile.

The Vigo owners can perhaps tell you for sure, but I seem to think that there is a difference.

The fuel cut-off solenoid is certainly one of the better options, electrical cut-offs are easily bypassed. However the fuel cut-off must also be well hidden because if they see it they will just bypass it as well, either physically or electrically with a jumper.

Well done!

There is no limit on the number of pics, but the size is limited to 800 x 600 pixels, you have to re-size the pics .... probably the reason why it won't let you up-load.

Looks like it's the standard Toyota diff that was used in the 2.2 / 2.4 petrol and 2.4 / 2.8 diesel models. LSD kits were (and probably still are) available for these diffs.

I didn't read it in depth Shaakir, just skimmed through it, but as I understood it does include "your uncle the mechanic" and even includes your own work but that any work done must have been done competently.

The warranty terms around these things are mostly very unfair .... if you or a non-dealer workshop do any alterations / part replacements the warranty is often voided including on stuff that is completely unrelated. I believe that the competitions board has stepped in and won a law suit that now all...

Hope you come right. Have a great Xmas.

Good to hear that all is well.

Pics .... If you are creating a thread you will automatically be in the "Full Editor" window, but if replying to a post you have to select "Full Editor" by scrolling down a bit (i.e. don't use the "Quick Reply" box). In "Full Editor" you can attach pics. To do...

Lekker!

Monty, I recall someone once saying that the ratios are externally marked on the diff housing. However, even if that is the case one cant be sure if a previous owner has changed the crown and pinion and altered the ratio (that is to say, if you are not the first owner). If the diff is a local diff (...

Welkom Monty!

Geluk met die projek. Lyk my jy is heeltemal toegevoer daarvoor, maar ja, daai diff ratios ... sal ook 'n oog oop hou vir so 'n tabel waarvan jy praat. Het Google niks gelewer nie?

Welcome aboard, Jan!

Hi Stef, I think you will battle to get the original spec injectors, but it's worth giving Diesel Electric a try to see if they still have or if they can match up. When we did my conversion we fitted Mitsubishi injectors that Dylan had lying about, but then we had to make our own fuel rail anyway be...

Good to hear!

We're in RSA, and vet far from OZ.

I have a B.I.L. that lives in Brizzy though. Can pass the referral on to him.

Did you not perhaps mean 95 kmph instead of 195 kmph, Tristin?

Hi and welcome Iris.The guys up your way might have better recommendations, but you could speak to Imperial Toyota and if they don't have a used / pre-owned division, they could perhaps recommend someone for you. Good luck.

This should give you all you need to make comparisons .....

https://tiresize.com/comparison/

Very typical of most torque converters. doesnt take much rev increase from the motor side to engage, but needs a lot more from the g-box side before it grips. Best is to use 1st gear low-range which will help spin the converter from the gearbox side, but if it's still "running away" 1L 4x4...

I don't think there will be a problem with it as it won't be dry, but as a precautionary measure just squirt some oil in there before re-installing and then at first start-up, keep the revs low and watch that the oil pressure light goes off (be sure that the light is working when the key is turned t...

It really doesn't make sense to put the old bearing cups back. Even if you put them back exactly in the same places and orientation as they were, they won't be microscopically in the exact positions and there will be new wear as they seat in again. You've got it all out, so now is the time to do it....

Good on you! Maybe you should post a few pics of your breathers.

Pas gedoen.

The sensor, if it has one (not all vehicles have), is normally fitted in the cap of the brake fluid reservoir. In such case there will be wires to the cap. If there are no wires, then the vehicle is not fitted with a sensor.

Hi and welcome Qillaq. :thumbup: The Toyota 2.4 Diesel (2L series) motors were notoriously robust motors but equally notorious for being sluggish, especially on up-hills or when towing. They are old diesel technology and only produced about 60KW. Pick-up trucks fitted with these motors were very und...

You can get from Midas, they carry a full range of Gabriel gas-rider struts, push or pull, varied lengths and strengths. Not expensive.

Not sure that I'd trust them in a strong wind, even with sturdy mounting brackets. But I don't see why you shouldn't be able to fit them, you just need to get the right length and gas pressure, then when positioning them to make sure that they don't foul against anything as well as that the bonnet w...

Brembo are good with very little fade. You can't go wrong there. A new or skimmed disc that's completely true also helps a little and so does having them drilled with vent holes to help dissipate heat if they're not already ventilated. Just bear in mind that better braking achieved with softer pads ...

Glad you came right.

The opening widow rubber seal is never completely efficient and there are small gaps on the side. This means that water will always find it's way into the door, and so the need for drain holes. It's also the reason why so many car doors start to rust from the bottom. Keep the drain holes free to mit...

Hi Jan. There are drain holes in the bottom of the door, (usually 3 of them), these could be clogged with dust and debris accumulated over time. Locate and clear them and your problem should be solved.

As Johan says, a snatch rope tows nicely and it has elasticity so no jarring and less chance of damaging anything, but they're pricey by comparison to a tow rope. The weak points of tow ropes is the stitched loop. If the stitching looks robust it should be OK and if the loop has a protective sheath,...

Could also be a relay with a dead short, yes.

Hope you find the fault, otherwise it may mean calling in an auto-electrician.

You can try Midas. They usually keep bow shackles as well. Get the 10 ton rated strap and minimum 5m length .... I prefer longer because the brakes of the vehicle being towed are usually no longer assisted by the booster (engine not running). A longer strap gives the towed vehicle a little more spac...

Is this the same as yours? Should be similar, if not. ......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8awmuE78Mxs

What is this insulation tape on the blue wire (circled in green) which you say goes to the Ignition? Is it a splicing of another wire into it?

We never got the Surf here in RSA, and although similar to the Hilux / Tacoma, the wiring harnesses might differ. If so, then so would the diagrams but maybe you can look at Hilux / Tacoma wiring schematics for diesel models of a similar era, they should differ too much. There is another possibility...

Hi and welcome Charles. :thumbup: If the pedal feels hard or gets harder as you describe, that normally points to a booster problem of some kind. Check your vacuum line to the booster for any damage / perishing where you could have a vacuum leak as well as the connections at the booster and the mani...

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Hi and welcome Paul!

Welsh plugs are normally not agents only spares, and they normally are standard sizes. You should be able to source them from the bigger automotive spares outlets. Otherwise you try bolt & nut suppliers, they often carry other bits and bobs.

Gum is yellow with a pinkish red core and the grain is fairly straight. Black wattle has a this outer white layer, more brownish red and grain tends to be a bit more twisted, especially if it's an older tree. Neither produce long lasting coals, gum might be marginally better, depends on how fast the...

No idea other than to approach the local authorities to find out what the procedure and pitfalls are. I do however recall a similar discussion here many years back, but not the specifics. A search might bring it up.

En daar het jy dit, Thabo ken sy KZ. Stem saam met wat hy sê.

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