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- Sat Sep 20, 2014 3:12 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What has the Hilux Club/Forum meant to you?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 3902
Re: What has the Hilux Club/Forum meant to you?
I stumbled across the forum while looking for info about my Lux a few years ago, and ever since then have been hooked. I love the fact that even tho I have never met most of the members, when I post a comment or ask a question, there will always be a few guys that will comment or go out of their way...
- Wed Aug 13, 2014 4:16 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Cape Town - Namibia - Botswana 2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4292
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 8:22 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZ-TE Throttle-Butterfly Shaft Seal Replacement (DIY)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1868
Re: KZ-TE Throttle-Butterfly Shaft Seal Replacement (DIY)
Thanx for the tip Dane.
Hope you have sorted the problem out.
Cheers
Ian
Hope you have sorted the problem out.
Cheers
Ian
- Fri Aug 08, 2014 7:31 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Engine sitting at 172,000 Km's and with problems
- Replies: 89
- Views: 18124
Re: Engine sitting at 172,000 Km's and with problmens
Wow :slap: Martin, what an ordeal. i feel your frustration. im so glad you got to the bottom of the problem, and well done for sticking it out and getting it sorted. Im not sure there are many guys out there that would have gone thru with it. :thumbup: I think this is a huge learning curve for alot ...
- Sun Jun 29, 2014 3:02 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Cape Town - Namibia - Botswana 2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4292
Re: Cape Town - Namibia - Botswana 2013
I just had another look at http://vacationsonearth.net" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and saw all the latest info you have put on of our trip, looking so good. Thanx for all the hard work.... keep it up.
Cheers :wink2:
Ian
Cheers :wink2:
Ian
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:45 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Who is the Russian Jack?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5646
Re: Who is the Russian Jack?
Looking good Jack. Seems you like outdoors same as us in South Africa. Very good for the soul.
Cheers
Ian
Cheers
Ian
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:25 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What a shift of mindset!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2700
Re: What a shift of mindset!
When is your piece airing on tv ? I see you inserted a pic of the Grand Cherokee gearshift on your post, it is quite something. That GC you drove is the excact same model I recently bought, Im interested to hear another Hilux drivers opinion on the vehicle. I am still impressed every time I drive mi...
- Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:02 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Cape Town - Namibia - Botswana 2013
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4292
Re: Cape Town - Namibia - Botswana 2013
Thanx for posting the trip Wendy, I know its been a long process, but well worth it in the end.
Keep up the great work.
Cheers Bokkie
Keep up the great work.
Cheers Bokkie
- Fri Jun 20, 2014 3:06 pm
- Forum: Other Vehicles
- Topic: My new ride
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6175
Re: My new ride
Did an awsome trip up the wild coast April/May, now she has 5400km on ther clock and still going strong. We went up as far as Port St Johns and then took the 4x4 route down to Coffee Bay. The roads were very rutted out in parts and quite wet and slippery in parts after the rains, but she handled ver...
- Mon Apr 21, 2014 4:13 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Don't know why it took me so long to find this site...!!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2737
Re: Don't know why it took me so long to find this site...!!
Welcome Francois, hope you find lots of usefull info here for you.
Cheers
Ian
Cheers
Ian
- Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:29 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Tyres - Cape Town
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2753
Re: Tyres - Cape Town
I would also like to see if there is any feedback from anyone that has fitted the Pirelli Scorpions, they look like good tyres, and were tops in the A/T tyre test posted here on the forum some time ago. At that price they are cheaper that the BFG's. Im interested to fit a set to my Jeep once I get a...
- Sun Apr 13, 2014 2:26 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Foldable Furniture
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2938
Re: Foldable Furniture
Yislaik, now that is a handy thing to have. Any idea were one can get one from.
- Sun Apr 13, 2014 2:24 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Border Inspection
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2939
Re: Border Inspection
Hi Rubin
Im not sure of the rules about taking a compound bow thru the border, but we have been thru the border every year for the past 5 years and have been lucky enough to have never been asked to open our vehicle at all.
Im sure if you wait a bit, one of the members will have the ansewr for you.
Im not sure of the rules about taking a compound bow thru the border, but we have been thru the border every year for the past 5 years and have been lucky enough to have never been asked to open our vehicle at all.
Im sure if you wait a bit, one of the members will have the ansewr for you.
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:38 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hawk
- Replies: 64
- Views: 6369
Re: Hawk
Very cute man, they are adorable dogs and make very good friends.
Enjoy
Enjoy
- Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:34 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Good day everyone
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2837
Re: Good day everyone
Hi Francois, welcome to the forum. I wish you all the best with your new business, I just wish there was a branch in the southern suburbs, then I wouldnt have to drive so far out.
- Tue Apr 08, 2014 1:08 pm
- Forum: Other Vehicles
- Topic: My new ride
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6175
Re: My new ride
Thanx guys, I hope to get years of good service from it. Unfortunately Im back at work and can only get to drive her again in a few weeks. I only had 4 days of driving before coming back to work, so you can imagine "my gat jeuk om weer to gaan ry". Going for a week or more to the wild coas...
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 3:54 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Velocity Raptors AT any good??
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4247
Re: Velocity Raptors AT any good??
Shew :slap: wish I had read about this sooner, I just put 2 new BFG's on my Lux , cost me R3000.00 each. I was thinking of changing to something else. they look so similar to the BFG that one wont really notice the difference at a quick look if there are 2 BFG's and 2 Velocity's on a vehicle. Anyway...
- Sat Apr 05, 2014 2:39 pm
- Forum: Other Vehicles
- Topic: My new ride
- Replies: 12
- Views: 6175
My new ride
I just bought this beauty :yahoo: and I know I may get a lot of flack from you guys, but I DO still have my Lux KZTE. http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj627/Sunchaser1/Jeep%20Grand%20Cherokee/3e900ee0-42e7-467c-a246-eb21e90dbe13.jpg We looked for a long time to find a good towing SUV that has low...
- Wed Jan 08, 2014 3:55 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: AEW Auto splits up and becomes 4xLux and Hiluxparts.co.za
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3805
Re: AEW Auto splits up and becomes 4xLux and Hiluxparts.co.z
Congratulations Allan and all the best for the new year ahead, I hope you had a festive Xmas and New year.
I sent you a PM, Gem needs some attention ASAP.
Thanx again for all your help
Regards
Ian
I sent you a PM, Gem needs some attention ASAP.
Thanx again for all your help
Regards
Ian
- Sat Dec 28, 2013 2:47 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Cape Point
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4684
Re: Cape Point
A very nice trip Thys, one that many people in the area tends to overlook. We live in the Noordhoek area and love to take a drive thru there every now and then. No matter how often we take the drive, I am always in awe of the beauty of the landscape and the country we live in. Nice one Thys. Cheers ...
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:33 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Where to service "Gem" in Windhoek?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 897
Re: Where to service "Gem" in Windhoek?
Thanx Johan
I will give him a call, we only arriving next Friday in Windhoek, so hopefully he can fit us in ASAP.
I will give him a call, we only arriving next Friday in Windhoek, so hopefully he can fit us in ASAP.
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:34 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1KZ-TE Cooling Info
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11592
Re: 1KZ-TE Cooling Info
Hi George I replaced my head quite a while ago and all was good until i started to tow a boat end of last year, lack of power and overheating. I finally got the overheating resolved with a larger radiator, from a Prado, it has an extra core as I understand it. Allan at AEW Motors did it for me. I've...
- Fri Sep 13, 2013 6:13 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Where to service "Gem" in Windhoek?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 897
Where to service "Gem" in Windhoek?
Hi All Does anyone know of a good place I can service my KZTE in Windhoek. We are midway in our trip and have done 5000km since last service and I would like to change oil and filter, air filter, check diff oils and set handbrake. I could just buy the parts at a spares shop, but changing the oil and...
- Wed Aug 28, 2013 5:56 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Botswana/Namibia/Zimbabwe Trip September 2013
- Replies: 50
- Views: 6648
Re: Botswana/Namibia/Zimbabwe Trip September 2013
Will try next month, internet connection a bit slow at work.
Sorry to hear about the burglary Wayne, hope insurance sorts you out before the trip.
Sorry to hear about the burglary Wayne, hope insurance sorts you out before the trip.
- Tue Aug 27, 2013 6:09 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Botswana/Namibia/Zimbabwe Trip September 2013
- Replies: 50
- Views: 6648
Re: Botswana/Namibia/Zimbabwe Trip September 2013
Enjoy the trip guys, We've just had the pleasure of returning from Namibia and Botswana 2 weeks ago. From Amanzi trails at the Orange River to Quiver tree forest, Harnas Lion Foundation, Tsumkwe, Khadoum National Park (seriously bad road out north), Ngepi, Mamili, then Island View Lodge , were I man...
- Tue Jul 16, 2013 9:05 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Cost of getting vehicles into Zambia
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1375
Re: Cost of getting vehicles into Zambia
Hi guys, we are planning a 3 vehicle trip thru Namibia to Zambia. 2 of the vehicles are going thru to Zambia around the 8th August, I will be continuing around Katima and Okavango Delta and back to Windhoek. The other 2 would like to know if one can take meat over the border into Zambia.What are the...
- Fri May 03, 2013 6:47 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7715
Re: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
I'm happy to report that my Lux "Gem" is healthy again. :yahoo: She has loads of power and the the smoking is also gone. The last work that was done, replaced fuel injector nozzles, reshimmed the inlet valves and fitted a new larger radiator. She is pulling very well, even up Malmesbury hi...
- Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:29 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7715
Re: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
The Lux is back at Archman Diesel, the guys that did the fuel pump in January. The diagnosis is, they have checked the injector nozzles and say they are no good now, and in Jan they were fine. They also say that all the inlet valves are not seating completely and need to be reshimed. I spoke to the ...
- Thu Mar 21, 2013 10:24 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7715
Re: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
I'm pretty sure it dosn't have a chip. I'm hoping the problem lies with the over fueling, to be causing the smoke and overheating.
- Wed Mar 20, 2013 3:22 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7715
Re: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
ok, sorry for the late update. Alan had the bakkie at a diesel place near him, and they ended up rebuilding the diesel pump, and replacing the accelerator, as the variable resistor on the accelerator was only giving about 75% throttle. They said the injectors were fine, so never replaced them. Alan ...
- Sat Mar 16, 2013 3:52 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Only in SA
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1482
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 10:27 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Naughty shadows
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1864
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:27 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Ag julle sal my nie glo nie...
- Replies: 61
- Views: 4543
Re: Ag julle sal my nie glo nie...
Shew Frederick , you had us all worried. Glad to hear you are ok and all can mend with time. Always sad to see such damage to our bakkies , but our lives are the fragile things we worry the most about. Hope you heal ok and insurance sorts out your bakkie. God bless and keep you safe.
- Thu Feb 07, 2013 6:26 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Cooling the 1KZ motor
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2556
Re: Cooling the 1KZ motor
Very interesting reading, definitely food for thought.
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:51 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: D4D Inaccurate Oil Level On Dipstick
- Replies: 28
- Views: 19480
Re: D4D Inaccurate Oil Level On Dipstick
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I think you will get more practical tips on the Landrover forum, they do it much more often.
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:05 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: New Wine For Prior To Bed
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1800
Re: New Wine For Prior To Bed
I second the RTT sentiment, definately an early morning "downfall" of a RTT.
no pun intended
- Tue Feb 05, 2013 8:59 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Luxter's new driver
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2643
Re: Luxter's new driver
Well done Werner. Congratulations Allan in raising a confident young man to take after his father.I'm sure you are very proud.
All the best to both of you in your future challanges.
All the best to both of you in your future challanges.
- Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:51 am
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: 1997 HILUX 2.4
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6126
Re: 1997 HILUX 2.4
Hi Lisa
Welcome to the forum. Looks like you did a sterling job with your bakkie, it looks very neat.
Sure you will enjoy it here.
Cheers
Ian
Welcome to the forum. Looks like you did a sterling job with your bakkie, it looks very neat.
Sure you will enjoy it here.
Cheers
Ian
- Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:55 am
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: Outside temperature measurement and display
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7308
Re: Outside temperature measurement and display
Gernot what is the make of those on the photo, they look great, maybe I can find something on the internet. I also have one of those Midas cheapies, but they dont work well, when you have the probe next to the unit, then you get 2 different temperatures displayed, thats a sure give away that its not...
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:05 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: kz kilo's done?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7012
Re: kz kilo's done?
Mickey I guess its just the name of the game with vehicles. Some luckier than others.I bought it with 140 000km on the clock and almost put 100 000km so far myself.Sounds like alot of repairs to have done, but I do service regularly even under 10 000km, aspecially when going on long trips. maybe I s...
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:37 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Funny Signs
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1737
Re: Funny Signs
BRILLIANT
leka mid week chuckle.
leka mid week chuckle.
- Wed Jan 30, 2013 7:37 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: kz kilo's done?
- Replies: 38
- Views: 7012
Re: kz kilo's done?
204 000km's Cylinder Head replaced with some extra work R10 000.00
210 000km's 2 Radiators, the second was replaced after 12 months of the first,under garantee.
220 000km's Turbo Charger replaced R5000.00
210 000km's 2 Radiators, the second was replaced after 12 months of the first,under garantee.
220 000km's Turbo Charger replaced R5000.00
- Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:37 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7715
Re: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
So far Allan says the visco fan not so lekker anymore, so he's going to install a new one. Also he has picked up there is no problem with compression or the head, so thats good news. there is a low power problem that he's going to check out, possibly something with the turbo. So far just sorting the...
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:15 am
- Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
- Topic: Forum slow / no response - SORTED
- Replies: 34
- Views: 9688
Re: Forum slow / no response
Seems better, even over here in the Arabain Gulf, need my daily forum fix.
Good job guys.
Good job guys.
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:56 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Useless Saturday info
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2123
Re: Useless Saturday info
Very interesting stuff.
About the son of a gun myth,where the bullet went thru the scrotum and impregnated the woman.I watched that one on Mythbusters, it was busted, they couldnt get any trace of seaman to stay on the bullet, so probably it was a joke.
About the son of a gun myth,where the bullet went thru the scrotum and impregnated the woman.I watched that one on Mythbusters, it was busted, they couldnt get any trace of seaman to stay on the bullet, so probably it was a joke.
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:35 am
- Forum: Toyota Surf & 4Runner
- Topic: My big brother
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7423
Re: My big brother
Very nice !!!
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:32 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Sticker on.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3043
Re: Sticker on.
Looking for a sticker or 2, where can I get them ?
Re: KILTS
Gotta have a sizable pair to be doing that
- Mon Jan 28, 2013 7:54 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: THE CAT THAT WENT TO HEAVEN
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1366
- Sat Jan 26, 2013 4:28 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Extra Cab or Dcab
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3025
Re: Extra Cab or Dcab
My kids are all older and have their own vehicles, I had considered changing to a SC for the extra load space, but when my wife and I go on our long tips to Namibia, even short weekends away, we use the back seat to put our clothing bags,small cooler box behind the seat and medical bag and camera ba...
- Fri Jan 25, 2013 2:40 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: A Love Story
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1014
Re: A Love Story
Good One
I was starting to wonder why it never got a
I was starting to wonder why it never got a
- Thu Jan 24, 2013 1:01 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: My Hilux received a Chassis treatment today
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4045
Re: My Hilux received a Chassis treatment today
Hi Pieter
What is Henks business adress and contact number? I've been looking to do the same for a while, just haven't known any one that does it. Pics look great.
What is Henks business adress and contact number? I've been looking to do the same for a while, just haven't known any one that does it. Pics look great.
- Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:22 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: have you clicked today??
- Replies: 6
- Views: 967
- Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:27 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Red Bull gives you wings
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1198
- Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:16 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Newbie
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3532
Re: Newbie
Hi Herman
Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you going to find it quite interesting and quite amusing at times.
Good choice in vehicles, she looks stunning.
I'm sure you going to have many leka adventures in her.
Cheers
Ian
Welcome to the forum, I'm sure you going to find it quite interesting and quite amusing at times.
Good choice in vehicles, she looks stunning.
I'm sure you going to have many leka adventures in her.
Cheers
Ian
- Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:03 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Trekoskraal Clean-up - 25-27 Jan 2013
- Replies: 83
- Views: 11154
Re: Trekoskraal Clean-up - 25-27 Jan 2013
Sorry I cant make it, only back in Feb. I love that place, its a great getaway. Enjoy the poitjie guys and girls.
I hope to have my times coincide with a GTG in the near future.
I hope to have my times coincide with a GTG in the near future.
- Mon Jan 21, 2013 3:48 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7715
Re: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
Ockert, klink my jy het jou hande vol met jou enjin. Sterkte met al die werk wat voorle.Die bakkie vanmiddag na Allen toe geneem, so ons sal maar hoor wat se hy as hy kans gekry het om na alles te kyk. Ek het bietjie gekyk na die papiere van werk wat ek laat doen het, ek het skoon vergeet die head w...
- Tue Jan 15, 2013 10:35 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7715
Re: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
I have sent Allan a PM to get a quote for a few things to be done on the bakkie. I do hope that it's not a cracked head, :beg: as that would be very sad :cry: . Thanx for all the replies, I will hopefully get the work done near month end and will let you guys know what the diagnosis is. Keeping fing...
- Sun Jan 13, 2013 1:44 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
- Replies: 48
- Views: 7715
Re: KZTE Towing problems !!!!
Thanx to all for the advice. I was leaning towards a cooling problem, and also had a look at the visco fan, but could not see any oil marks or signs of leaks. What is the best way to check the fan if its working properly? What could be the reason for it being so sluggish on the steep hills. There wa...