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- Mon Sep 10, 2018 4:30 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Overheating Hilux 2700i (2001 model)
- Replies: 34
- Views: 4784
Re: Overheating Hilux 2700i (2001 model)
the level may drop to a air pocket that may have formed when refilling it, as commented above, top it up and monitor it
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:54 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2006 Hilux rear wheel bearings keep on failing
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3135
Re: 2006 Hilux rear wheel bearings keep on failing
Hi. Just a question, do you have aftermarket mags fitted to your hilux? if so just check that that the center of the mag , "wheel offset" is the same as the hilux , if you have a dished type mag that makes your van look wider this will effect the bearing centers and add additional load to ...
- Wed Jul 11, 2018 6:28 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: LC V8 To Tanzania
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2997
Re: LC V8 To Tanzania
A while back I contacted a toyota dealership in Tanzania and they where very helpful, there is a dealership in daresalam, this was work related. they would be the best to contact
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:58 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Not engaging L4
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2755
Re: Not engaging L4
Is your van manual or auto. manual, try release the clutch as your engage 4L, but make sure your main gear lever is in neutral. if it is an auto, select neutral and then try and engage. you would only need to move your van forward and backwards in a straight line to release any gearbox wind up if yo...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:58 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Rear camera installation on a 2014 Toyota Hilux Raider
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4386
Re: Rear camera installation on a 2014 Toyota Hilux Raider
Morning all I bought an aftermarket camera from Chinese mall, works like a charm, but instead of fitting it to my bumper i fitted the camera at the top of my canopy to give me a better angle as i could now see the whole bumper and makes reversing in the bush a charm and when hitching up a trailer. I...
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:24 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11758
Re: HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT
Hi, i had a similar issue with my lights been to high, there are 2 adjustment screws on each light, one on the bottom and one on the top hidden away but you can get to it with 10 socket.
hope this helps
hope this helps
- Tue Feb 06, 2018 8:46 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Rattle on front wheel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3361
Re: Rattle on front wheel
my bad :)
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:55 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Rattle on front wheel
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3361
Re: Rattle on front wheel
hi.
on the older 4x4 with manual locking hubs , with the hubs unlocked and in 4x2 the front props are stationary.
on the newer models, there are no manual hubs so the front props are always turning, the 4x4 system disengages by means of a clutch. so in 4x2 the front props rotate.
on the older 4x4 with manual locking hubs , with the hubs unlocked and in 4x2 the front props are stationary.
on the newer models, there are no manual hubs so the front props are always turning, the 4x4 system disengages by means of a clutch. so in 4x2 the front props rotate.
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 1:34 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Knocking noise from front
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10629
Re: Knocking noise from front
The only other thing to do is stand out side and look at the wheels when someone is driving your car and try and see if you see anything happening to the wheels , any side way movements, open the bonnet and look inside, checking the shock mounts . maybe jack the front of the vehicle up onto stands s...
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 4:56 pm
- Forum: Any Other Vehicle
- Topic: 1964 VW Beetle 2 door sedan - value?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4763
Re: 1964 VW Beetle 2 door sedan - value?
get hold of the guys in the UK, you will be amazed what they would offer
- Thu Jan 25, 2018 7:16 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Knocking noise from front
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10629
Re: Knocking noise from front
A quick way to check the ball joints. sit next to your tyre, place you feet firm against the bottom, grab the top of the tyre behind and give it a good pull. you will see if your ball joint is failing, the tyre will move.
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:03 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Knocking noise from front
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10629
Re: Knocking noise from front
Your hilux 4x4 system doesn't disengage the front diff, the hubs are always locked so the cv are always turning when driving in 4x2, to test find a patch of grass or gravel and engage the 4x4 and do some tight turns while accelerating and see if you can hear a clunk clunk noise then you will know if...
- Mon Jan 22, 2018 7:53 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Knocking noise from front
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10629
Re: Knocking noise from front
Hi.
I had a similar issue a few years back, check the bolts that secures the shock the bolt that secures the shock , mine was found to be warn out and replaced the rubbers on the shock as well.
cheers
LT
I had a similar issue a few years back, check the bolts that secures the shock the bolt that secures the shock , mine was found to be warn out and replaced the rubbers on the shock as well.
cheers
LT
- Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:46 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Decarbonising KZTE engine
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2701
Re: Decarbonising KZTE engine
hi guys There are a few products out there that help clean out and de-carb the engine. the Company Gold wagon sell a product called liquid molly, I have used and it and works well. spray in additive while the engine is running, switch the engine off wait 5 min and start it up. it worked really well ...
- Thu Dec 14, 2017 7:46 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Water in foot well
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5433
Re: Water in foot well
regarding that drain pipe, mine blocked up from dust . and also noticed my floors where socked. if you block the open ed of the pipe and squeeze it a few times it unblocks itself. i had to do it twice to clear the pipe.
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 5:45 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hilux 3.0 D4D 2010 Snorkel
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1648
Re: Hilux 3.0 D4D 2010 Snorkel
hi.
I ordered mine from 4x4 direct I installed my own which wasn't to difficult. But way easier to pay a fitment center
I ordered mine from 4x4 direct I installed my own which wasn't to difficult. But way easier to pay a fitment center
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 12:29 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Toyota Failing to start
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1641
Re: Toyota Failing to start
check your distributor that it hasn't broken or jumped out of position.
- Sat Oct 07, 2017 6:02 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Toyota Hilux 3.0 Auto (wobble) Solved
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6837
Re: Toyota Hilux 3.0 Auto (wobble) HELP
hi. when you are driving do you hear a different tone coming from the tires, difficult to explain the noise, sounds like bass speaker making a whon whon noise. if so that would give you an indication that you may have flat spot on the tires. not sure on how old your tires are. Did you see the tires ...
- Tue Oct 03, 2017 9:49 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8200
Re: Vigo Body LIft
Hi.
sorry for the late replay i have been off the site for awhile
you can buy any 4x4 shocks .to me they are all okay, all depends what you want to do with the vehicle? the 4x4 shops will be your best bet in helping you with recommended shock.
cheers
sorry for the late replay i have been off the site for awhile
you can buy any 4x4 shocks .to me they are all okay, all depends what you want to do with the vehicle? the 4x4 shops will be your best bet in helping you with recommended shock.
cheers
- Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:28 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo Body LIft
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8200
Re: Vigo Body LIft
Hi. some advice. if you are fitting spacers, you will need to change your shocks to longer ones. a Friend of mine did the spacer lift and ended up pulling the the shaft out of the shock due to the fact that the shock shaft will now have to travel further when you go over a bump. his failed driving o...
- Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:54 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Sticky windows
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1713
Re: Sticky windows
Just some info. My drivers window starting sticking and got worse and worse then one day I heard a clunk when I tried to wind my window down. After a lot of swearing and stripping the door panel, it tuned out that the spot weld sheared on the link arm from the motor to window slide mech. after a new...
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:59 am
- Forum: Toyota Surf & 4Runner
- Topic: Rear Wheel Bearing Leak Problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4395
Re: Rear Wheel Bearing Leak Problem
Hi. When i bought my van I noticed that it had a leaking bearing seal as well also drivers side , the mech at the dealership that i bought the vehicle from replaced it but within a week it started to leak again, i took it to my mech to have it replaced. He replaced it and said there are two things t...
- Mon Aug 07, 2017 11:04 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: My Alternator issue and info
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2028
My Alternator issue and info
Hi all Like to share an issue that I had with my alternator on my hilux d4d 2006 model. It packed up last week without any warning what so ever, well so I thought which I only realised after the current alternator was fixed and refitted did I only realised that the warning signs that my regulator wa...
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 6:56 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Insurance quote on new lux
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2067
Re: Insurance quote on new lux
That's crazy, I insure my bakkie with Cross country insurance which is 4x4 insurance which is a 4x4 insurance that covers you when you go off road, most insurance companies dont cover your 4x4 when you go off road. I have 2 trackers and I pay roughly R900 a month.
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 12:52 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8197
Re: Engine limp mode,now dead
Ask the dealership to pull up the bakkies service record on their system and try and see what ever if any repairs had been done to your van when it was in warranty so maybe it had an issue before that has now come back.
- Mon Jul 31, 2017 6:53 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8197
Re: Engine limp mode,now dead
Hi. sounds very strange, if a turbo went the engine should still start. Something else , if a turbo goes ,huge amounts of black smoke would have been coming from the exhaust due to over fuleing and no power. my only other thing i can think of and it has happened to a friend of mine after 4x4 ing his...
- Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:38 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Engine limp mode,now dead
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8197
Re: Engine limp mode,now dead
Hi. Do you have a chip fitted to your hilux, mine sometimes goes into limp mode. manly after 4x4 trips, The wire connectors come loose, I pull them out and refit them and the problem goes away.In saying this. check the fuel rail connector as well as the butterfly throttle position connector. Air flo...
- Thu Jul 20, 2017 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: where is my Coolant going?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4563
Re: where is my Coolant going?
Mine did the same, have a look behind the fan at the shaft at the water pump. if you see any dry coolant residue, like a pale pink and white powder substance, then its your water pump which will need to be replaced, both my hiluxes did the same
- Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:43 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Service schedule Hilux 3L D4D 4x4
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4431
Re: Service schedule Hilux 3L D4D 4x4
When you reach 150 000km on your speedo, your cam belt or warning light will come on, it is a standard fetcher on the hilux. Change all your filters and oils. Check that your water pump isn't leaking mine started to round about 170 000 km mark.
- Mon Jun 26, 2017 5:21 am
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: Killarney Meet and Greet?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6899
Re: Killarney Meet and Greet?
Awesome meeting you guys, I had a great day. loads of fun . all the best for your overland trip.
- Fri Jun 23, 2017 6:50 am
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: Killarney Meet and Greet?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6899
Re: Killarney Meet and Greet?
I will be there on Sunday. my van has Legend 69 stickers on it
- Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:13 am
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: Killarney Meet and Greet?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6899
Re: Killarney Meet and Greet?
IF i am not away on site i will be there
- Mon Jun 05, 2017 7:38 am
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: Killarney Meet and Greet?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6899
Re: Killarney Meet and Greet?
I am Keen.
- Mon May 15, 2017 10:27 am
- Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
- Topic: Back seat mod for double cab
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7478
Re: Back seat mod for double cab
Hi. My friend did this on his van, What he did was cut off about 10mm" he used the wearing marks on the bracket as a guide and travel " off from the bracket that hooks and slides up and down on the back rest when you lift the bench. So now when you lift the bench and the back seat slides u...
- Thu May 11, 2017 8:46 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: My Best vehicle ever
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4273
Re: My Best vehicle ever
I also have 2006 D4D 4x4 DC with 170 000km, and I love it. - Other than all the 4x4 mods that I have changed , suspension, rims , tyres "Legend 45" rims, lights ,canopy bull and tow bars ,Rocksliders etc etc - I replaced the clutch and cam belt at 150k , but didnt want to take the chance, ...
- Wed May 10, 2017 6:38 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Tyre Wear
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1739
Re: Tyre Wear
Hi. I bought a new set of AT tires last year, since then I have done over 25000 km, at ever 10000km I do a tyre rotation swapping the front to rear on the same side, I did notice that the front tires had a rounded shape due to the steering etc etc than the back which had a more flattened look. At th...
- Mon May 08, 2017 2:17 pm
- Forum: Kwazulu-Natal
- Topic: Members from Durban
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5645
Re: Members from Durban
I am Keen. Lorenzo
- Thu May 04, 2017 6:27 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: D4D running rich.
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4665
Re: D4D running rich.
Hi.
Have you checked that maybe you don't have leak or a disconnect breather pipe from you fuel tank.
Have you checked that maybe you don't have leak or a disconnect breather pipe from you fuel tank.
- Wed May 03, 2017 9:24 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: national luna intelligent solenoid
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1069
Re: national luna intelligent solenoid
hi, Outdoor warehouse stock them, you can buy the kit form or the items Separately , i would suggest you also purchase the control unit.
- Wed Mar 29, 2017 8:15 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2017 2.8 GD Hilux Alternator
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5997
Re: 2017 2.8 GD Hilux Alternator
Hi. I fitted a dual battery system in my Hilux 2006 for over two years now. The unit I fitted is the intelligent solenoid along with the Dual battery controller which is must. The thing I like about it is the way it works. It will only receive charge after 5 min of driving allowing the starter batte...
- Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:49 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Wat is die naam van jou HILUX
- Replies: 322
- Views: 146257
Re: Wat is die naam van jou HILUX
Lorenzo- 2006 hilux Dc 3.0l d4d- Legend 69
- Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:29 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Duel battery in hilux
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2587
Re: Duel battery in hilux
Hi. I fitted mine about a year ago. I fitted the solenoid type, purchased it from outdoor warehouse with the controller/indicator which is good to have as I can switch on the and use the duel battery when winching. I have 2 inline fuses, one on the line from the main battery to the solenoid and the ...
- Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:33 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: How to drive an Auto?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5947
Re: How to drive an Auto?
D you can use as per normal and the gearbox will select the best gear for the speed and throttle position that you are doing, like if you are in a manual, however if you are in town and you are cruising along say at 60, the box will be in a high gear say 4th gear, you put your foot down to overtake ...
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:37 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: CANOPY RENTAL
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2214
Re: CANOPY RENTAL
RSI canopies will be able to build you canopy chop chop and customise it, and most probably have one in stock for you . They have retailers all over the country. http://rocksolidindustries.co.za/rsi-sm ... 9ju0E195pg" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Wed Jul 27, 2016 10:37 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hilux running problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2598
Re: Hilux running problem
Also Check your injectors. Symptoms sound like mine when my injector issues, it turned out to be a damaged injector wire, repaired the wire and all works well. When the engine is running you can disconnect the injector wiring harness one at a time, if the engine note changes that injector is working...
- Mon Jul 18, 2016 1:17 pm
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: Water storage issues.
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8391
Re: Water storage issues.
Just a thought, sounds bad but i think it will work. When you think the tank is empty, buy a pack of tampons tie them together then onto a longer piece of rope and drop them into the tank.keeping one end of the string rope hanging out, After driving around for a bit they should soak up all of the ex...
- Mon Jul 18, 2016 1:09 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi Guys and Which canopy?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3127
Re: Hi Guys and Which canopy?
RSI canopies I have had mine for over a year, no issues.
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- Mon Jul 18, 2016 1:01 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Electric Turbo designed for naturally aspirated vehicles like Toyota 4.0L and 2.7L HeeeeHaaaaaa
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8443
Re: Electric Turbo designed for naturally aspirated vehicles like Toyota 4.0L and 2.7L HeeeeHaaaaaa
A car without turbo has a different compression ratio than one fitted with a turbo. how are you managing this? Is this unit not just a supercharger working of an electric motor rather than a turbo charger? Is the electric motor a variable speed driving unit or fixed speed?
- Tue Jul 05, 2016 10:52 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: FJ Fuel Consumption
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5827
Re: FJ Fuel Consumption
They are both heavy regardless, they are both bricks and both designed to work well . Be honest, anyone that drives a 4.ol petrol will never drive the car without hearing that engine roar, I dont care want anyone says, that sound is addicative so your average fuel consumtion will be entertaining, th...
- Fri Jul 01, 2016 7:49 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: access to bonnet from outside car
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9493
Re: access to bonnet from outside car
Once you have opned the bonnet, just check your negative wire going to the fuse box and earthing the car, i had exactly the same issue and i thought it was battery, it turned out to be the eart wire from the baterry.
- Fri Jul 01, 2016 7:41 am
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: Does anybody here use a CPAP Machine
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6852
Re: Does anybody here use a CPAP Machine
Hi. I run an extension cord from my dual battery and inverter to my tent, it is a 106a deep cycle with a 500w multi wave inverter "buy a fixed wave if you want to run laptops" and I dont switch it off for the entire weekend. The fan on the inverter doesnt even kick in, the cpap machine use...
- Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:35 am
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: Does anybody here use a CPAP Machine
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6852
Re: Does anybody here use a CPAP Machine
Yes , I even tested how long my duel battery would run my machine, I tested it over 5 nights without chargeing the battery,all good.
I did the Limpop kruger trip 2 months ago, running an extension cord from the van to the tent and all worked 100%.
I did the Limpop kruger trip 2 months ago, running an extension cord from the van to the tent and all worked 100%.
- Mon Jun 20, 2016 7:40 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Bad Earth
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4016
Bad Earth
Hi. I would like to share an incident that happened to me last week. I was at the gas station filling up and when it came to start my vehicle, turned the key and the dashboard lights went dead. Tried again and the starter solenoid clicked and then nothing. Thought my 6 year old battery had finally t...
- Wed Jun 01, 2016 8:03 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8133
Re: Aluminium Canopy for my DC
I have a RSI canopy with widows on the side,I recently did the limpopo trial in the kruger. With all the rain we had going up and the dust and bumpy trail, not one nut or bolt came loose and no leaks from the canopy, both water and dust. Yes my tailgate has been sealed . It comes with roof rails to ...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 12:37 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Buying concerns 3.0 D4D or 4.0 V6
- Replies: 35
- Views: 19702
Re: Buying concerns 3.0 D4D or 4.0 V6
I am pro both . both have there good points and bad points. the hunting was an issue with me, but a slight change in driving style sorted that out. the hunting really became an issue when in cruize control. but you learn very quickly how to over come it, just move the lazy stick on the left down one...
- Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:21 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Buying concerns 3.0 D4D or 4.0 V6
- Replies: 35
- Views: 19702
Re: Buying concerns 3.0 D4D or 4.0 V6
Hi, i own a d4d and it is 10 years old now with 130 000km on the clock. I have just had an injector issue, luckly it was only a broken wire on the 3rd injector which was reparied quickly and cheaply, however the cost to replace all the injectors one is looking at about 17K. I have also driving the 4...
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:42 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: 285/70R17. Will those tires fit???Help
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18924
Re: 285/70R17. Will those tires fit???Help
Hi. I am very well aware of the center of gravity, fit an offroad bullbar and winch onto a standard suspension and go for a drive and you will see how low the front dips, and you feel like you are going to get sea sick and your road driving sucks, hence the offroad suspension fitment too level the v...
- Thu Oct 22, 2015 8:34 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: 285/70R17. Will those tires fit???Help
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18924
Re: 285/70R17. Will those tires fit???Help
Hi. I have a 2006 hilux d4d, which origanlly had 15" rims on, I have changed them to the legend 45 17" rims and standard size tyres.265x65x17 I will try and attached some pics of my van and the clearance that you need to respect. I have changed the suspension and raised the body. Both of t...
- Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:26 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Lexus overheating, hot cabin
- Replies: 40
- Views: 5666
Re: Lexus overheating, hot cabin
Have you taken your bonnet off and gone for a drive and see if that helps, if it does then you may need to modify your bonnet ,make a nice air scope to allow for air to move freely around your engine forcing air into the egine bay and normal speeds and allowing the air to escape whne at crawl speeds...
- Mon Oct 12, 2015 11:06 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Lifting the front end.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4513
Re: Lifting the front end.
Hi guys. sharing my experiance. Front spacers areto make the the van look level and all things nice. but not really that safe.My friend fitted the spacers 50mm but didnt change the front shocks, so when he went over a speed bump he sheared the front shock shaft due to the extra travel that the space...