Hilux 4x4 Forum

thanks geelslak, i'll give you a call, when's a good time?

I want to remove the turbo on my 2.8d. The previous owner for some reason decided to fit one. Anyway I have recently overhauled the engine after dropping an exhaust valve so want to remove it before I do any damage. Any thoughts? I believe the compression ratio does not get changed when doing a bolt...

mine does the same, but never bothered me

Right that’s me for now, let’s see what you guys can add…. :D

And lastly this is a project I’ve just started, it’s a electric box which incorporates my 400w inverter, battery charger, compressor, fuses and outputs. It fits in next to the draw system with the deep cycle battery behind it. Will post when I’m done with it. http://www.geotrax.co.za/Mike/hilu...

This is realty only for the old SFA Hilux and similar which didn’t come out with a center consol. I bought an aluminum case from 4x4 mega world (R140). I drilled out the hinges and the latches and pop riveted them to the back and front so that case opens backwards. It fits exactly between the seat...

Something everyone should have is a fire extinguisher. And it needs to be accessible. If you’r driving thought the Kalahari on a hot day and you stop on the side of the road for a cold one and tufts of grass touching the exhaust burst into flame you’ve only got a few seconds until you can kiss y...

Something I find useful is a gun safe I bought from builders warehouse and bolted behind the back seat. It’s great for keeping extra money and passports. Just be sure to bolt it in from the bottom and lock 2 nuts together from the inside of the safe. http://www.geotrax.co.za/Mike/hiluxforum/safe.j...

Another nice quick and cheep accessory is an extension for your spare wheel. It just allows you to check the pressure of the spare without dropping it down you can also pump it from this point. The last thing you want is to get a puncture and then realize your spare is also flat. http://www.geotrax....

60Liter fresh water tank, bought from Makro and fits between the wheel arches behind the draw system. It is the same height as the wheel arches. A small hole for the hose through the wheel arch and fastened a tap at the back behind the bumper for protection. http://www.geotrax.co.za/Mike/hiluxforum/...

I got this one from auto Style in JHB (know they also have a branch in Durban) The gauge set me back R800 and included the sensor. Luck for me the Hilux comes with a pre drilled hole in the manifold and the sensor screws straight in. I bought a pod holder from them to mount it in as i want to be abl...

can't take all the credit for this concept as I saw a picture of someone else’s draw system. Any pic 1 is the basic layout I designed according to dimensions. Pic 2 is of the wooden boards which cover the frame to form the new floor and Pic 3 is the frame I designed around my layout. I then printe...

Most vehicles have 3 breathers (excluding engine components) which could be susceptible to water damage during deep wading. Namely rear diff, front diff and gearbox. This is to allow the diff to stay at the same pressure as the outside atmosphere. These breathers have caps on them to prevent dust an...

Post pics of your homemade accessories here Here are a few posts and pics of accessories I've added to my Hilux. Hopefully it will give one or 2 of you an idea for yourself and maybe I'll get an idea from one of your return posts. Any questions or contacts details of suppliers please give me a shout...

Test picture of Chuck

if this works I'll start a new post called, Home made accessories and post a few, hopefully we'll all get some lekker ideas for new projects...

george wrote:Howzit.
Nice bakkie.Would like to see a pic of your drawersystem.
To upload a pic click on [img]your url where the photo is[/img]
Hope this help

No prob, it's getting a serrvice at the moment but will have it back tomorrow and will take a pic for you then

how do i post a pic?

why no option for 100%??? :D

Meet Chuck Vital Stats: 1998 Hilux D/C 2.8d Safaris turbo recon engine (5000km) Recon gearbox ARB Bullbar, Spots Aircon, cd shuttle, center consol with 100w inverter for those cameras and cell phones. Roof rack, spade & Hilift SABS gun safe behind back seat (to keep passports and money safe) Hom...

and the 22R?

thank you, very interesting. Tell me how does the 3Y and 4Y fit into the above explanation

I have a 1998 2.8d D/C. I was just thinking... what engine do i have? I always thought I had a 3L but in the manual the 3L is a petrol engine?

Quote " have this motor in a 98 d/c. get about 8.5km/l around town.
there is a a tapped hole in the exhaust manifold on the 3rd cylinder, anyone know if it is for a lamda sensor of egt gauge or what"

Yes it is, i have a after market turbo and the sensor screws straight in.