Awesome write up!!
Is there any noticeable power increase to your old motor?
Rich
Search found 185 matches
- Fri Mar 03, 2017 12:08 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: LEXUS V8 VVTI
- Replies: 83
- Views: 32691
- Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:36 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: 7MGE to SFA (talk about keeping it old school)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7671
Re: 7MGE to SFA (talk about keeping it old school)
Sven
Save yourself some beeeg headaches and give the 7mg a miss!
Rather overhaul and EFi your 4y for more drivability whilst retaining the legendary 4y reliability.
Rich
Save yourself some beeeg headaches and give the 7mg a miss!
Rather overhaul and EFi your 4y for more drivability whilst retaining the legendary 4y reliability.
Rich
- Tue Feb 21, 2017 1:16 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Installing BMW Motorised Leather Seats in 88 SFA DC Import
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17367
Re: Installing BMW Motorised Leather Seats in 88 SFA DC Import
Still looking for a BMW rear seat to harvest the leather.
- Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:55 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: How to turn the "T BELT" Service light off on 1998 95 Series Pradog
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3710
How to turn the "T BELT" Service light off on 1998 95 Series Pradog
When 300,000 clicks turned over on the prado the "T BELT" service light came on the dask permanently. It had a new cam belt 5000 kms ago so there's no worries there. I tried the technique I saw posted on the community forum but only seems to work on 120 Prado's with digital odo displays. D...
- Tue Dec 20, 2016 9:38 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9364
Re: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
Did you fit a generic or Toyota part?Scott wrote:took big hammer to mine and put it back no problems yet until Murphy chirps.
Rich
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:51 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9364
Re: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
Be sure to mark the positions of everything you take apart, especially the slip-joint - one spline out and you will have vibration because the phasing will be out - (the "cup end" of each universal at either end of any section of shaft must be oriented at 90° of each other). Even with the...
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:13 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9364
Re: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
Can they do this on the vehicle too, I've heard it said..TJV wrote:Hi Bees
If you find that it vibrates remove the whole shaft and take it to a propshaft repair shop so that they can balance it.
Enjoy
Theunis
Rich
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 9:47 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9364
Re: Replacement of Center Carrier Bearing
drew3 wrote:Anybody know what size the locknut is for the IFS?
Sent from my SM-A300FU using Tapatalk
SFA is 24mm, should be the saam.
Rich
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:04 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2224
Re: Hello
Welkom Andre
You've come to the right place, we're all Hilux nuts!!
Enjoy!
Rich
You've come to the right place, we're all Hilux nuts!!
Enjoy!
Rich
- Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:02 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Rear lights not working
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4861
Re: Rear lights not working
Sounds like a fuse!
Rich
Rich
- Thu Dec 15, 2016 11:59 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3662
Re: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease
A centre bearing for my SFA in Cape Town is R2500 from the stealers.
I just bought one from Masterparts for R550.
It won't last that long but I only drive trails these days and the last generic I bought was on since 2013.
Rich
I just bought one from Masterparts for R550.
It won't last that long but I only drive trails these days and the last generic I bought was on since 2013.
Rich
- Thu Dec 15, 2016 9:56 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3662
Re: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease
How much do the Stealers want for an IFS Centre Bearing?
Note: whilst some Okes refer to it as a "carrier bearing", don't use that term with the Stealers, they'll not have a clue what you're talking about!
Centre Bearing net!
Rich
Note: whilst some Okes refer to it as a "carrier bearing", don't use that term with the Stealers, they'll not have a clue what you're talking about!
Centre Bearing net!
Rich
- Wed Dec 14, 2016 3:37 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3662
Re: IFS Rear Prop Shaft Leaking Grease
Clunking is classic worn centre bearing.
Lay underneath and press the popshaft up, there should be zero play on the centre bearing.
Grease is always gonna leak out of universals, centrifugal force enol.
Rich
Lay underneath and press the popshaft up, there should be zero play on the centre bearing.
Grease is always gonna leak out of universals, centrifugal force enol.
Rich
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 8:20 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2419
Re: New Member
Welcome Michael,
What's a "hoon car"?
Rich
What's a "hoon car"?
Rich
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:41 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Long overdue project.
- Replies: 309
- Views: 145891
Re: Long overdue project.
Excellent work!!!
What's the latest??
Rich
What's the latest??
Rich
- Sun Dec 11, 2016 4:22 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 2005 KZTE Purchase thoughts
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2834
Re: 2005 KZTE Purchase thoughts
Here we go again...the kz debate... Stay far, far, far away. In fact, listen to your wife. Finally someone talking sense! M2cw from a Kz-te victim (oops I mean owner); Run away!!!!!! There isn't such a thing as a good 2nd hand Toyota Diesel Hilux man, rather find a 2.7i petrol nê. Rich :cooldude:
- Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:26 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New Member
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2419
Re: New Member
Welkom Brian
Enjoy your stay!!
Rich
Enjoy your stay!!
Rich
- Fri Dec 09, 2016 4:10 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hallo uit 'n koue Sutherland
- Replies: 34
- Views: 7325
Re: Hallo uit 'n koue Sutherland
Awesome Martin, glad you're settled up there now.
Will deffo make a plan to make a turn by you soon.
All the best mate
Rich
Will deffo make a plan to make a turn by you soon.
All the best mate
Rich
- Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:10 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Too good to be true?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2945
Re: Too good to be true?
Old adage:
If it seems too good to be true .....
Rich
If it seems too good to be true .....
Rich
- Fri Dec 09, 2016 11:04 am
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: PLEASE tell me to Keep This.......2000 4x4 DC 2700 i
- Replies: 52
- Views: 13818
Re: PLEASE tell me to Keep This.......2000 4x4 DC 2700 i
I think you have already been bitten by the Lux bug!
Keep it!!
Rich :cooldue:
Keep it!!
Rich :cooldue:
- Thu Dec 08, 2016 6:34 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: WC YEAR END - 15-18 DES 2016
- Replies: 92
- Views: 21617
Re: WC YEAR END - 15-18 DES 2016
Would have loved to but my Lux is a bit crook and I haven't the resources to fix it in time.Hilux 1 wrote:Richard, are you joining us?
Have a great time and post lots of pics!
Jealous Rich
- Thu Dec 08, 2016 6:07 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Too good to be true?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2945
Re: Too good to be true?
Please don't go down the route of "maybe I can convert it to 4x4"
that one is a financial and engineering nightmare nê!
Rich
that one is a financial and engineering nightmare nê!
Rich
- Thu Dec 08, 2016 12:26 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Fresh
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2386
Re: Fresh
Definitely stay away from the KZ, you should find a 2.7 in that price bracket. Personally, I wouldn't buy anything that"s been used and abused at the dunes. There's plenty of vehicles out there that haven't been further than a gravel road. You can have my Kz powered Prado for a R100K, sick of t...
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 4:18 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Fresh
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2386
Re: Fresh
Just make sure any Lux with a 1Kz-te motor has a FULL service history and is low on mileage.
I have spent a small fortune on the Prado that wasn't serviced properly.
I'm now not a diesel fan at all, I'd rather suggest a 2.7i (3rz-fe) for power and reliability.
Welkom aboard man!
Rich
I have spent a small fortune on the Prado that wasn't serviced properly.
I'm now not a diesel fan at all, I'd rather suggest a 2.7i (3rz-fe) for power and reliability.
Welkom aboard man!
Rich
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:58 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Prado stalling
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1892
Re: Prado stalling
Sure it's not a "Blou motion" Prado??
Is it stalling with your foot on the brake in Drive or without?
Rich
Is it stalling with your foot on the brake in Drive or without?
Rich
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:50 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Clutch replacement
- Replies: 54
- Views: 7920
Re: Clutch replacement
Cool! Thanks for the advice!
Now to find the time to do it
Rich
Now to find the time to do it
Rich
- Wed Dec 07, 2016 3:32 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Clutch replacement
- Replies: 54
- Views: 7920
Re: Clutch replacement
I wish I was clever enough to do this when I replaced my clutch because that exact seal is now leaking :( Generally what I do is I screw in a small self tapping screw into seals to extract them of course taking care not to scratch any of the surrounding surfaces Cool thanks, and putting the new one...
- Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:45 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Clutch replacement
- Replies: 54
- Views: 7920
Re: Clutch replacement
Question sblf:
How do you remove the old Main Seal?
and
Do you simply press the new seal into place?
Tar
Rich
How do you remove the old Main Seal?
and
Do you simply press the new seal into place?
Tar
Rich
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 10:01 am
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Prado
- Replies: 23
- Views: 8982
Re: Prado
Congrats, makes an awesome overland vehicle, we pack ours to the hilt.
just glad I kept my SFA, don't like slow rolling and pitching of an IFS, but like the SFA it pretty much can go anywhere.
Rich
just glad I kept my SFA, don't like slow rolling and pitching of an IFS, but like the SFA it pretty much can go anywhere.
Rich
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:35 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2310
Re: Hi
Welkom Jake!
Please post a pic of your ride!
Rich
Please post a pic of your ride!
Rich
- Wed Nov 23, 2016 8:29 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: The league of extra ordinary gentle(wo)man no more?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1875
Re: The league of extra ordinary gentle(wo)man no more?
As I get older I secretly yearn for the relative comfort of a Jeep Rubicon but still enjoy the way Dadz turns heads and the joy of trailing in it.
Rich
Rich
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 6:56 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hi to all...im new
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6524
Re: Hi to all...im new
Welkom hier Daniel!
Rich
Rich
- Sun Nov 20, 2016 6:24 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: new project.....she needs a name...
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6606
Re: new project.....she needs a name...
Do I see right, Rooi Rust is an Auto??
Rich
Rich
- Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:49 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: WC YEAR END - 15-18 DES 2016
- Replies: 92
- Views: 21617
Re: WC YEAR END - 15-18 DES 2016
Do the camp sites have electricity do you know pleasw?
Rich
Rich
- Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:39 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Turbo not working. Think it's carbon. How do I clean?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1872
Re: Turbo not working. Think it's carbon. How do I clean?
Check the bearings hey.
Wynn's brake & part cleaner works well.
Good luck!
Rich
Wynn's brake & part cleaner works well.
Good luck!
Rich
- Sun Nov 20, 2016 4:27 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 7MGE EFI to Carb conversion?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2839
Re: 7MGE EFI to Carb conversion?
I'd say stick it with a new Spits ECU, they are usually highly reliable. Spits also sell well priced Lambda sensors if your other one is fried.
A carb conversion on your motor would be a big slep nê
Rich
A carb conversion on your motor would be a big slep nê
Rich
- Tue Nov 15, 2016 5:46 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Year end GTG 2016
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8737
Re: Year end GTG 2016
Take lots of piciz, we want to see what you Eastern Cape Hilux Tribesmen look like
Rich
Rich
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 1:44 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: LSD Sticker on Import Rear diff
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2430
LSD Sticker on Import Rear diff
Anyone seen this before?
Can't decide whether its telling me to put "LSD" Oil in the diff or whether it is an actual Limited Slip Diff...
Can anyone enlighten me please manne.
Rich
Can't decide whether its telling me to put "LSD" Oil in the diff or whether it is an actual Limited Slip Diff...
Can anyone enlighten me please manne.
Rich
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:14 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3782
Re: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
Thank You, this event is now over subscribed.
Our next event will be Feb 2017, details will follow.
Cheers!
Rich
Our next event will be Feb 2017, details will follow.
Cheers!
Rich
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: New Hilux unsafe
- Replies: 30
- Views: 6356
Re: New Hilux unsafe
We had this going on Facebook for a long time now, and almost everybody misses the point. The point is not "If you drive like an idiot you will end up on your roof", or "Hilux is made for driving offroad" or "Hilux is the most reliable of all" or even "Hilux has t...
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 4:45 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Intermittent misfire on 4Y EFI
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4506
Re: Intermittent misfire on 4Y EFI
Jeepers, that's news to me!
Every day's a school day hey!
Rich
Every day's a school day hey!
Rich
- Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:41 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Intermittent misfire on 4Y EFI
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4506
Re: Intermittent misfire on 4Y EFI
Spark plugs bpr5es or bpr6es? If its a only a bp5/6es it will give a bad spark on the system. Needs the internal resistor. Turns out this was the problem. Replaced the bp6es with bpr6es and no more hesitation. One of the plugs also felt a little loose, which could have contributed to the intermitte...
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 5:17 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Raad oor bande
- Replies: 20
- Views: 4579
Re: Raad oor bande
I love my Hercules Muds.
Now I've gone Muds I'll never go back to AT's
Rich
Now I've gone Muds I'll never go back to AT's
Rich
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 4:08 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Towbar gebou
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5624
Re: Towbar gebou
Certainly improves the lines and departure angle!
Rich
Rich
- Sun Nov 06, 2016 2:15 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Altenator Voltage regulator.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1588
Re: Altenator Voltage regulator.
That's a bummer!
Hope your battery isn't damaged!
Would have thought Bosch was your best bet, else it's a trip to the Stealers.
Good luck man!
Rich
Hope your battery isn't damaged!
Would have thought Bosch was your best bet, else it's a trip to the Stealers.
Good luck man!
Rich
- Sat Nov 05, 2016 5:02 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3782
Re: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
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- Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:23 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3782
Re: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
Looking for just 3 more drivers (preferably Hilux drivers!!)
Rich
Rich
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 5:20 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New member, still looking for first Hilux
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3252
Re: New member, still looking for first Hilux
Congrats!!
I hope you don't encounter the head problems I've had with my 1kz-te powered Pradog.
Cheers!
Rich
I hope you don't encounter the head problems I've had with my 1kz-te powered Pradog.
Cheers!
Rich
- Fri Nov 04, 2016 8:30 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3782
Re: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
So far I'm the only Hilux!
Lots of Jeeps and Land Rovers, so please consider joining us, we need you to recover the above!!
PM me for further details.
Cheers!
Rich
Lots of Jeeps and Land Rovers, so please consider joining us, we need you to recover the above!!
PM me for further details.
Cheers!
Rich
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:50 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New member intro with 2013 "Raider"
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1971
Re: New member intro with 2013 "Raider"
Welkom aboard Archie!
Upload some pics Dude!
Cheers!
Rich
Upload some pics Dude!
Cheers!
Rich
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:28 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3782
Be A Blessing Event #24 at Honingklip on 12th Nov 2016
We are desperately looking for drivers for the 12th November, we need 15 drivers to help Be a Blessing and drive underprivileged kids. Any level of driver is welcome, Honingklip is not a vehicle breaker and all drivers are issued with VHF radios for safety. Day involves picking up 2 or 3 passengers ...
- Wed Aug 10, 2016 11:38 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Pool installed
- Replies: 121
- Views: 19920
Re: Pool installed
And is it right now Chris?
Rich
Rich
- Tue Aug 09, 2016 9:40 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Re-introduction
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2456
Re: Re-introduction
Welkom hier Mnr Roach!
Rich
Rich
- Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:08 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Spitronics ? is it good or not
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4584
Re: Spitronics ? is it good or not
Awesome!
Enjoy the throttle response and additional horses!
Rich
Enjoy the throttle response and additional horses!
Rich
- Sun Jul 10, 2016 12:54 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Newbie - Paragliding
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4684
Re: Newbie - Paragliding
It seems ChrisF was right. I have now acquired a 7 seater and will be probably be shot by all the forum members now. Purchased a Ford Everest Ltd. Did a trip to Barberton and used it there. So now I need to sell the Raider SFA. Will be advertising it shortly. Pistols at dawn!! Enjoy your Vrot man! ...
- Sun Jul 10, 2016 11:46 am
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5314
Re: My first Hilux. 1992 2.2 4X4 RAIDER
Welcome Chris, nice looking Lux!!
Just a note, if you leave the hi lift jack there exposed to the elements, chances are it won't work when you come to need it. Consider a bag, those sprung pins need to be spotlessly clean to function properly.
Rich
Just a note, if you leave the hi lift jack there exposed to the elements, chances are it won't work when you come to need it. Consider a bag, those sprung pins need to be spotlessly clean to function properly.
Rich
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:45 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Could it be the centre bearing?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3051
Re: Could it be the centre bearing?
Have you tried greasing your drive train, grease does wonders for universals nê
Rich
Rich
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:16 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: The ultimate "Battery box" ...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5919
Re: The ultimate "Battery box" ...
Just read the SA4x4 Article, for what it's worth, rather brief and with inaccuracies né. Couldn't help but think 4x4direct missed a good opportunity there, good job they gave the wrong web address for deltec energy solutions hey! Interesting that they mounted everything on the box's lid, I didn't th...
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 7:07 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: lekkerBRAAI GTG net sommer 12AUG - 132 Bracken str Brackenfell 18:30
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9368
Re: lekkerBRAAI GTG net sommer 12AUG 2016
Where will this be held please?
Rich
Rich
- Wed Jul 06, 2016 9:38 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: night challenge COOPER
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3468
Re: night challenge COOPER
Yes, think we were the 1st team to register
Will be my 9th Night Challenge
Rich
Will be my 9th Night Challenge
Rich