Hilux 4x4 Forum

Tim86

Possibly stainless would harbour enough spring. The Glasfit guys use a bonding product similar to SikaFlex when replacing these windows - it allows for some horizontal alignment prior to setting. Put the glue in the channel, hold the window closed in place and do the winder up ensuring the channel s...

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I would just make one Nic, those pieces all seem to rust to bits as they trap water so nicely. Maybe try Arrie in Steelpoort, its a bit drier up there -zero8two 3five7 6zero23

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It will be 5/8'' or 13/16''

Get the sparkie socket(s) alone so you can use them with your 1/2'' drive socket set and extensions.

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Make it dropped (Z-shaped) as well if you're gonna go to all the effort. Even more versatile like that. Those are tie rod ends, reasonably cheap at Midas (Partquip).

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Bruno, before removing the levers ensure the box and transfer are left in gear - you want to be able to turn the input shaft from the rear output flange when inserting the input so the splines line up easily. If your clutch kit doesn't have a lining up tool or you don't have an old input shaft, try ...

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How does that reduce the vibrations Dawie? Is it being taken out buy the increased lever arm around the base of the G-arm?

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Those springs in the ends of the drag link and their 1&1/3 turn back from seated adjustment (as per manual) are there to remove small vibrations from the road reaching the steering wheel. I would think that this may also possibly aid in reducing wear on the steering box components. Implementing ...

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Thanks for the advice, I will play it safe and check regularly. Correct me if I am wrong but another sign will be the currently grey/tan colour of the ceramic changing to white. Have also ensured my float level is slightly above middle. Luke did you happen to scope out your sparkies during the time ...

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From me blocking holes and H8PVMNT it appears that the OVCV system vents the bowl through its valve to the exterior (charcoal canister in murica) as well as to above the air horn (not through its valve). The internal vent runs through the rectangular passage visible when the ovcv has been removed. B...

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Alrighty, so I have checked the vacuum port over the rev range and it gives a decent pull throughout. The problem I seem to have is another vent into the float bowl aside from the top vent over the secondary barrel and the outer vent cv. My ovcv works. With the motor running and a tube connected to ...

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Stunning Lux there George!

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Andy I will be keeping an eye on my sparkies - have taken them out to get a baseline prior to fiddling around. Luke I have the Nikki and have also used the exact port you used, it is just out of the picture below. Lines going through firewall: 1.jpg Needle valve in cab: 2.jpg I have now implemented ...

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Luke did you implement the small vent in the tube as shown above (3)? I was playing around with it yesterday - the vent would theoretically be the same as a vacuum leak which isn't a great idea, and also adds more air after the carburetor causing the motor to run lean. Without the vent the motor rev...

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A lot of chaps used to put them in the old Land Rovers, have a scope on those forums for more in depth info.

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Sandblasting is lekker as it makes the job so much more easier and gets everything off. That being said, the warping is due to excessive heat from friction of the particles on the surface if a localized spot is blasted for too long so make sure that whoever does the job is experienced. There are als...

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Will do! Next paycheck

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Dealer informs me that the solenoid & starter is discontinued although Auto Magneto here in Die Kaap stocks the solenoid for R260.00 although I haven't bought one as I seem to have got it operating 100% so far. I sprayed some electrical contact cleaner/lubricator deep into the unit and gave the ...

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Thanks Andy, I'm a bit stuck as the black bakelite solenoid end cap casting appears to have been 'press' fitted into the metal solenoid cylindrical housing. I say press due to lack of a better description - you can see in the pic where the metal housing has been punched to fix the cap in place. Ther...

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Thanks Nic. From where did you attain your new solenoid?

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Hi Chaps This is my 22R's starter motor: IMG_20181011_184020.jpg I got the typical click whenever I turned the key i.e. power was going through both wires and the solenoid was working (also checked wires with voltmeter), just the starter motor power supply switch within the solenoid was not making g...

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Will be careful and go with the adhesive then:)

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Andy, do you know if the Hi-Tack when set is soluble with a certain solvent? I want to be able to remove it with ease if I ever do a full rebuild and I know for a fact that contact adhesive is nigh impossible to get off unless you get out your sandblaster!

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Do you think the carby enhancer caused it to idle poorly or was it merely the carb itself? I haven't got to it yet but I plan on running the enhancer vacuum line into the cab with the needle valve on the dash so I can tune it, mark the setting and then easily flip it off for town/stop-start driving ...

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Re. the noise insulation: I bought some of that closed cell 5mm foam sheet and was about to stick it inside the door outer skin when dad suggested I rather install it with double sided tape to help prevent water being trapped between the foam and sheet metal and hence possible rusting. Any disadvant...

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If you are hearing gearbox noises and whining then the vibration may be from the box. Are you hearing vibration, feeling it, or both? Does it only occur in 4wd or both 4wd & 2wd. Try and isolate the noise/vibration - gearbox area, middle (rear prop), or rear(axle/diff). Is it only when pulling a...

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Thanks guys, fortunately bought 1L of the Castrol ATF Dex II today, which apparently matches the Dexron specified in the manual. Not pricey at all.

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What would be the best ATF fluid to use? And approximately how much will it take?

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Nah just slowly replacing all fluids etc. No leaks, if it aint broke, don't fix it haha.

Luke what is your carby setup now? I think I saw on Faceboet that you are running a Weber?
Why so if your Aisin was also getting 8km/l with the modification to it?

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Hi Guys Does the SFA powersteering gearbox take any oil? In the manual it is evident that the non-powersteering box takes gear oil but nowhere does it mention the requirement of any gear oil for the powersteering box or the packing of grease during assembly, neither can I see any evidence of a fille...

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That is a stunning specimen Shawn! Our old faithful kzte has recently clocked 350 000 km's and is still puuurrrrring - look forward to many years of devoted service and memories to be made:)

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Found one:

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That is a very kind offer by you Nic. I am of a (young) structural engineering background so also mess about with CAD and some Revit on a daily basis. I think that a cross member for a standard transfer box setup may be even easier to make than we think as the material only needs to be straight and ...

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Many thanks, now you're giving me ideas:-)

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Eric you were correct - the threaded holes are in fact there above the driver's door (M6). Toyota still stocks the period correct grab handle for all of R49.00 if you dig deep enough into their system, albeit only in beige and without any of the screw cover fittings which I had to make myself. Now I...

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Found em

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Alrighty. Hahaha! Maybe adjust the float temporarily to above the centreline to eliminate the possibility of it being too lean as stated by Andy. I also have the exact same drain away problem - Andy do you have any recommendation on the possible cause(s) of this? I have spoken to the main carby chap...

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Are you 100% sure its pinging Martin? The 4Y and 22R motors do seem to generally have a slight "bzzz" to their exhaust notes which may be mistaken as pinging (at least to my ear). I found that it originates from around the exhaust manifold. More of a leak in the exhaust type of sound. Mayb...

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Apologies for the misunderstanding - I only disconnected and blocked the vacuum lines when timing the motor in the garage at Brospeed specified idle of 950rpm. Vacuum lines most definitely reconnected after that! I will keep the standard cam replacement in mind for the future, although now I think o...

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About 150km's was open road. Is the advance not meant to perform that function or does it not do it effectively enough? 22R with Brospeed exhaust system, cam and applicable sparkies - set at 8 deg btdc on the dot with 2X vacuum advance lines blocked as per the replacement Brospeed sticker on the hood.

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I have just done the 'run to empty and jerry refill' right now and got 298 km's on a 65 L full tank. Under reading due to 33's, mixed use driving but still very poor economy. Adjusted the timing about 50 km's ago and it was previously about 2-3 degrees too advanced. How much of a reduction in fuel e...

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Alrighty, that's good to know. I nearly got a heart attack when the odo read 250km's and the gauge hit empty:/

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Jeez that's pretty good going there Nic. Have pushed mine and it is also still running with the gauge way past empty!

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So how many km's do you need on your odo before you fill up Nic;) and what motor?

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Hi guys

For the 90's models sfa's is the low fuel warning indicator meant to glow when the level nears empty?
Please see pic below - the gauge needle has edged below the empty mark yet still no light from the indicator.

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Mine say Hella on them, and there's a Thai brand called Depo Auto Lamps that make quality replacements, I found a good set from them for an IFS so they may produce for a SFA.

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Depends if it says Premix on the bottle or not. Premix (such as Castrol Radicool and Toyota OE) you put in neat. Additive coolants are often 50:50 with water. Those will most likely tell you on the label.

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SprayOn makes two types, Rust Remover and Rust Converter. Compared to Holts the SprayOn Converter leaves less difficult to remove over-application and seems to penetrate slightly more. The SprayOn is also less viscous and runs into tight spots and cracks better. The Remover works great for light sur...

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Filled the radiator with vinegar, blocked the openings and pickled it for two days whilst turning infrequently. Put all back together and filled system with tap water and Wynn's flush only and drove for about 150km's. This is what really seemed to do the trick. When draining, the originally clear wa...

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Like this:

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This interface:

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Rear of gearbox appears to have one:

Transfer front not:

So I suppose that to split them you have to drain the transfer oil, as the edge gasket keeps it in...

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Sorry Nic - I mean oil seals around the shafts that turn. On the pic in your link, where the shaft comes out the front of the transfer, is there a seal around that? And similar on the rear of the gearbox?

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Are there two seals at the interface of the gearbox and the transfer case? - i.e. gearbox rear seal and transfer front seal. If so, can you replace those seals by merely splitting the two and pulling out the existing seals from the gbox rear face and tcase front face or is there a bit more to be rem...

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Looks amazing 4thGeer, love the 602D sticker and the rear wheel front flap idea.

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Is it a trainsmash if I have 80w90 in the Gearmax rear diff instead of the 85w140??

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Very nice tool Jaco, these pics will help others a good deal in the future.

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Yes Wynn's does seem to, these chunks may take a bit more time to dissolve so will give it another go as you recommend (flush and pure water for a few km's shouldn't hurt..?) - wasn't sure if leaving it in too long may cause damage so drained it after only a few km's. Will do the bottom to top motor...

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I left it in for 3 days, drove 12kms, got motor up to operating temp twice. Slightly longer than the Wynn's bottle instructions in all cases. Prior to flush the coolant had a slight green tinge, after flush and when drained the coolant was proper dark khaki / rust orange coloured so the flush defini...

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Fix now else it starts flying off the pulley and makes a big mess of the bay. Toyota OE seal, do it once. Check for ridge worn into wearing surface, possibly don't drive seal fully home to avoid ridge. Start with gearbox in gear and see if you can get it undone, twist quickly, then try wrapping stro...

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