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Hey Bennie, I see you were "also" the 999,999 lucky winner on Photobucket

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This is probably not useful to the design guys, but I found a website with CAD models of various cars including a Hilux SC, and Hilux "Clubcab"

http://www.3dcadbrowser.com/preview.aspx?ModelCode=9456

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Four surgeons are taking a coffee break. The first one says, "Accountants are the best to operate on because when you open them up everything inside them is numbered." The second surgeon says, "Nah, librarians are the best; everything inside them is in alphabetical order." The th...

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For a Hilux, an 8" sub will give you enough low frequency response for good solid tight bass (not taxi resonance) provided you get the enclosure volume and dimensions right according the speaker manufacturers spec. Remember also that you get subs for free air enclosures (ported) and those for s...

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Hi Rich and welcome. I agree with CM. Old Man Emu was the best purchase I made. Much more comfortable and now I have better articulation and less need for the diff locks. Enjoy the future mods... (BTW R6000 for 6000km is something I'm aiming for for in the future :lol: I'm sitting closer to R8k /600...

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I'm busy stripping the dash from my spare Hilux. How do I remove the top section on the passenger side? This is the part with the air vents in above the cubbyhole. I have removed the screws in the front and the one nut which you can get to with the instrument cluster removed, but there is still some...

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Bennie, I found this article in my archive of web surfed info: November '98 - Increasing Rear Brakes By: Chris Geiger - geiger@off-road.com One of the first things I noticed after I purchased my truck is that it took a fair amount of brake effort to get the truck to stop. I also found through testin...

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From a website I was once at, can't remember where though: This is the proper way to bleed your brakes to avoid spongy brakes, etc... Originally posted by Opp's ---------------------------------------------------- "...This is from the FSM and it works great..." 1. Drivers side rear 2. Pass...

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I've used Castrol GTX for years. No problem with sludge. Remember, what happens to the oil is a function of the engine condition, how you drive (short trips/long trips) and how often you actually change the oil. I'm you the Hilux fanatics here change their oil more regularly than the owners manual s...

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Not at all :D

If only every problem could be solved with a Forum...

Looking forward to your report

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An evironmentally friendly conversion.Only by product is Methane though

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Attached is a pic of the load proportining valve from a photo I had on file. It is attached to the rear axle and apportions more hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes the more you load the bak. As the body lowers on the suspension under load the arm connecting the valve to the axle changes angle and...

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Here are two pics

One from my V6 Hilux and one from my scrap Hilux. Not sure what the gap should be. Both look the same.

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I had my alternator serviced (new bearings, brushes,regulator and comm skim) for R350-00. I also had charging issues and only got 12.2.volts at the battery. The alterator was putting out 13.8 volt at the +Alt terminal. The wiring from the alternator to the fuse box then to the battery was the proble...

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Henry, this is from a 1995 SFA Hilux 2.4P Toyota owners manual:

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Told about it by Cookie Monster :!: :D

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Just near Uitenhage (VW side)...

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Tuneup specs.jpg

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From the Toyota SA owners manual

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My tank is 55 litre. ( This gives me a long range of 225km

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Hi F_D

Sorry, no luck with the heater valve. When I stripped it, it was all rusted with holes everywhere.
Valve did not move either.

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In that case, how about an Aircon compressor...

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Sorry F_D, have been really busy. I will strip this valve on the weekend and see if it still works.

Will let you know.

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Welcome Dawid, quite a few PE members now 8)

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I took the engine from my donor Hilux. It had a JT3000 conversion. The engine was shot and had fire damage, so I stripped it completely and then rebuilt it. I did the conversion myself at home. So far no problems. I'm using the standard gearbox with a GILO engineering bellhousing. The other gearbox ...

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I have this, hope it helps, otherwise, come look at the 4Y lying in my garage.

4Y vacuum diag 2.JPG

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Hey , these people look familiar...

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I know it does seem expensive for the ARB units, but this must be the best money I've spent on the vehicle. These are really well engineered and built units and come with all the parts you need to install (except new carrier bearings which you should install when you fit the unit) The ARB air locker...

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I went from 4Y to Essex V6 as I had the engine available. Works well no problems. I used a Hilux Diesel radiator and Nissan 9 blade fan without viscous coupling. You have to panelbeat the passenger side firewall about 40mm back to clear the right cylinder head. Otherwise it just drops in (well actua...

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I haven't done this, but have thought about it. i have an article I downloaded from

http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/ForSale/Doc ... kup#Pickup

Have a look.

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Eric,

I have this. Not sure it still works. Make me an offer.

Andrew

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hi Simon I have "leftovers" in my garage after my V6 conversion and I was thinking of posting them for sale on the forum. I only joined yesterday after leaving 4xforum last year. 1 x '87 Hilux DC 4x4 minus loadbody and engine ( I removed the JT3000 Ford V6 and put it in my vehicle) Body ha...

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Lets see, ~4000km in 4 years = 83km / month on average!

I'll try drop the diff off with you this week if I get a chance, otherwise phone me and come pick it up after work.

I pulled it out of my spares pile last night.

Beware of Jagtvlakte - It claims victims...

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With V6 transplant, just run in after 10 months.

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My trusty Hilux - only 4000km in 4 years...more time spent getting modded than used.
What a great hobby :D

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Yes, figured the ratings thing out after I posted the reply :oops: I was thinking about your diff noise, and maybe the parts I have will not help if you have a worn ring and pinion. Best to pull the diff and visually inspect the ring gear and pinion and check the backlash. The gear mesh should be OK...

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Hi Barto

Yes, just had to get out and take a pic :D

How's the Hilex?

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Thanks

I was active on 4xForum last year until it went belly-up...
I see a lot of familiar names here.

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Hilux in action

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Some pics of my toy...

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I see your signature says you have a rear locker. What kind? I don't know if this will work then.
Let me know.

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Hi Justin,

This is the diff internals I have (minus ring gear, but with bearings)

Andrew

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