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by mingos
Wed Dec 11, 2019 6:29 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Tyres size options
Replies: 12
Views: 1807

Re: Tyres size options

Hi Edge I also drive with a camper on the back, like your one (just seen the photo ) the extended version, and yes was loaded in 3rd gear low (diff lock Not engaged) engine lost power, changed into 2nd ...too late. These tyres only done 13.000 km so i will just wear then down and change to slightly ...
by mingos
Wed Dec 11, 2019 1:41 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Tyres size options
Replies: 12
Views: 1807

Re: Tyres size options

Thanks Pieter-Andy for your comments (31"×10.5-R15) it will be. Maybe next thing to do is to look at fitting a 3.l engine with autobox.... would that be possible? ?
by mingos
Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Tyres size options
Replies: 12
Views: 1807

Re: Tyres size options

The engine is the 2kd 2.5 ...quiet sluggish. ... with 225/75R15 tyres at the moment !!!
Got stuck 2 times in deep sand with 1.8 bar pressure tyres? think maybe tyres too thin !!!
First time in Kaudum then in Mudum n.p
by mingos
Tue Dec 10, 2019 6:15 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Tyres size options
Replies: 12
Views: 1807

Tyres size options

Hi guys
what's the biggest size tyre that can be fitted on a standard 15" hilux steel rim without having to do diff. modifications? :shock2:
by mingos
Tue Sep 10, 2019 10:32 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Auto Electrician in Cape Town
Replies: 3
Views: 1184

Re: Auto Electrician in Cape Town

Thanks Andy, will ask them :thumbup:
by mingos
Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:19 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Auto Electrician in Cape Town
Replies: 3
Views: 1184

Auto Electrician in Cape Town

Hi Guys
Can someone refer me to an auto electrician in Cape Town... with solar panels charging systems experience?
thanks
by mingos
Mon Jul 15, 2019 7:40 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Moz/Mal/Zam trip - A dream come true.
Replies: 43
Views: 14593

Re: Moz/Mal/Zam trip - A dream come true.

Hi Hennie
thanks very much for the reply, and also for your medical kit advice. :thumbup:
by mingos
Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:49 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Moz/Mal/Zam trip - A dream come true.
Replies: 43
Views: 14593

Re: Moz/Mal/Zam trip - A dream come true.

Hi Hennie thanks for the excellent trip report .
We going to Zambia in October, just wanted to know if anti malaria treatment is a must?
by mingos
Thu Mar 14, 2019 11:26 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: inter cooler for 2.5 hilux
Replies: 7
Views: 1162

Re: inter cooler for 2.5 hilux

Hi guys
Thank you all for the advice, the injectors were (replaced )?? just before I bought the vehicle, maybe not calibrated! !
would this be a job at toyota dealer only?.
Fitting a chip to an engine of this mileage, would this be asking too much from it?
by mingos
Wed Mar 13, 2019 10:15 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: inter cooler for 2.5 hilux
Replies: 7
Views: 1162

inter cooler for 2.5 hilux

Hi guys I'm new to the forum and hope to be able to contribute to it and also get some advice. I have just recently bought a 2015 hilux 2.5 diesel with quite high mileage (216.000) and find it a bit sluggish. Would a intercooler help and can you get intercooler kits for this vehicle? I also noticed ...

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