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by GerhardHuman
Wed Nov 20, 2019 7:11 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Reputable Toyota mechanic near the South Peninsula (Cape Town)
Replies: 4
Views: 1398

Re: Reputable Toyota mechanic near the South Peninsula (Cape Town)

Hi everyone, thanks for the feedback!! Really appreciate it. I'll give ARB a go. Since they're so close :D
by GerhardHuman
Mon Nov 18, 2019 9:01 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Reputable Toyota mechanic near the South Peninsula (Cape Town)
Replies: 4
Views: 1398

Reputable Toyota mechanic near the South Peninsula (Cape Town)

Hi, can anyone recommend a good mechanic in Cape Town? I live in Simons Town so anywhere close would be great. I have a 2005 Hilux 2.7 petrol. I need to get it serviced but I also think one of the injectors might be failing (Had one replaced last year) But I'm not sure. Had a terrible experience wit...
by GerhardHuman
Mon Aug 13, 2018 2:29 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2005 Hilux 2700 suddenly sounds like a VW beetle
Replies: 8
Views: 1560

Re: 2005 Hilux 2700 suddenly sounds like a VW beetle

So what happened was: (for anyone who might experience this in the future) I took the bakkie to Toyota. They had it for the day and phoned me at the end of the day and said they're not sure what the problem is but they think it's blown a gasket. I'll have to do an engine overhaul. I told them they m...
by GerhardHuman
Sun Jul 22, 2018 5:38 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2005 Hilux 2700 suddenly sounds like a VW beetle
Replies: 8
Views: 1560

Re: 2005 Hilux 2700 suddenly sounds like a VW beetle

Hi F_D, I suspect so... althouh I was very hesitant to push it.
After the “reset” it was perfectlynormal fot the entire day.
by GerhardHuman
Sun Jul 22, 2018 4:29 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2005 Hilux 2700 suddenly sounds like a VW beetle
Replies: 8
Views: 1560

2005 Hilux 2700 suddenly sounds like a VW beetle

Hi everyone. I went on a road trip this weekend with the family. We stopped at a shop to get supplies, when I started the bakkie again it suddenly sounded like a beatle. Never happened before! I thought he exhaust must have gotten damaged and got out to check under the car. Couldn’t see anything sus...

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