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by NICKfrNAM
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Looking for Tonneau Cover 2000 Hilux 2.7 IFS double cab
Replies: 2
Views: 71

Looking for Tonneau Cover 2000 Hilux 2.7 IFS double cab

Hi, anyone know where I can find a tonneau cover for a 2000 Hilux 2.7 petrol IFS double cab? in or around Windhoek, Namibia or Cape Town/West Coast?
by NICKfrNAM
Mon Jul 17, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Front Bumper KZTE
Replies: 6
Views: 928

Re: Front Bumper KZTE

by NICKfrNAM
Sat Sep 10, 2022 4:33 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2.7 "dead" cylinder need advice pls
Replies: 3
Views: 686

Re: 2.7 "dead" cylinder need advice pls

It does sound like it's a valve problem. 300K kilo's is nothing for those motors, so an engine replacement is not even a reasonable option. Other possibilities for compression loss are that there is a crack in the head or the head gasket is blown on that cylinder, both of which are unlikely if you'...
by NICKfrNAM
Thu Sep 08, 2022 4:30 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2.7 "dead" cylinder need advice pls
Replies: 3
Views: 686

2.7 "dead" cylinder need advice pls

advise please, a recent compression test on my 2000 Toyota Hilux 2.7 revealed that #1 cylinder 4.5kgf/cm2 was far below the min 9kgf/cm2. #2&3 was in the high 9's and #4 at 12.5kgf/cm2. The workshop manager suggested it was valves. They were unable to assist, mainly due to lead time for parts. A...
by NICKfrNAM
Fri Mar 25, 2022 9:47 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Driving with Aircon pump disconnected
Replies: 3
Views: 569

Re: Driving with Aircon pump disconnected

Thanks Peter, like yours i dont see anything else running of that belt
by NICKfrNAM
Tue Mar 22, 2022 10:04 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Driving with Aircon pump disconnected
Replies: 3
Views: 569

Driving with Aircon pump disconnected

Hey everyone, quick question, which I hope will have a short yes you can answer :) currently on a trip and my aircon pump is making a lot of noise. From what Ive read on this forum I assume it is the bearing. My question: can I take off the belt and carry on like this for 800km to Whk and have it re...
by NICKfrNAM
Wed Sep 15, 2021 7:57 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Reputable Hilux Workshops
Replies: 4
Views: 1303

Re: Reputable Hilux Workshops

hey almal, selfde vraag maar vir Kaapstad? Same question, but for Cape Town? 2000 Toyota Hilux
by NICKfrNAM
Tue Jun 01, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Hey Everyone/Hallo almal! Heading to Botswana next week Sunday 13 Jun for 5 weeks. Going to enter at Two Rivers and spend a week in Kgalagadi, one week around Gaborone, one week traveling up to Kasane, one week back to Maun, finally a week up to Shakawe and return to CT. Any advise? Any one stay/cur...
by NICKfrNAM
Fri May 28, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Tyre Size
Replies: 7
Views: 2248

Re: Tyre Size

Ive got the 31x10,5x15 fitted on the 2000 Hilux DC, Ive been told it is as big as you can go without mods. It does touch a little front left when doing a full turn, cant remember when turning to which side, ill check and come back to you.
by NICKfrNAM
Tue May 04, 2021 12:19 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Dowe Koos wrote: Mon May 03, 2021 9:44 pm Hallo Nick.
Jou video gekyk, baie intersant die aanbieding wat jy gedoen het. Jy stem nou saam dat die 2.7 Hilux is koning. Hou ons op hoogte van jou trips vorentoe, gaan jou dop hou.
Haha, dankie Hennie. ek het hom nou al amper n jaar en defnintief die koning :dance1:
by NICKfrNAM
Tue May 04, 2021 12:15 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Also enjoyed it. I really liked the fact that you've kept it simple and not gone over the top with every bell and whistle that could be thrown at it, but at the same time have everything that one would need for such a trip. About that worklight on the top, if your awning is open, will it not be shi...
by NICKfrNAM
Sun May 02, 2021 10:48 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Great video Nick, I enjoyed it thoroughly! I don't think that side-mounted LED spotlight is dimmable, but I could be wrong on this. -F_D Thanks Eric. I suspected I might not be able to do it. You saved me cutting the wire and the disappointment of it not working thereafter :laugh2: I'll make anothe...
by NICKfrNAM
Sun May 02, 2021 2:07 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Hey everyone/Hi almal, My build is progressing well, almost there and getting ready for my big trip through Africa. If it wasn't for Covid I would have been on my way this June. Thanks for all the help from everyone on this site. If interested, have a look at what I've done with my 2000 Hilux and al...
by NICKfrNAM
Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:09 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Net vir intersantheid. Destyd toe ek my canopy gebou het, het ek bietjie gaan oplees oor waar om gasbottels te bere. Sien hierdie artikels. https://www.elgas.com.au/blog/479-gas-bottles-in-the-sun https://fosterfuels.com/blog/where-should-i-store-my-propane-tank/ https://www.antargaz.be/en/private/...
by NICKfrNAM
Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:39 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Net vir intersantheid. Destyd toe ek my canopy gebou het, het ek bietjie gaan oplees oor waar om gasbottels te bere. Sien hierdie artikels. https://www.elgas.com.au/blog/479-gas-bottles-in-the-sun https://fosterfuels.com/blog/where-should-i-store-my-propane-tank/ https://www.antargaz.be/en/private/...
by NICKfrNAM
Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:33 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Great stuff! :thumbup: A small but significant tip .... spray that canopy white or silver .... black absorbs heat and your cooler / fridge / freezer is going to be working much harder than it should. Will also help other foodstuffs keep longer and if you have drinking water containers in the canopy...
by NICKfrNAM
Mon Oct 05, 2020 8:24 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Forgot to mention I had zero issues, on the road, gravel or beach. But of course you already knew that, its a Toyota Hilux after all😎🍻
by NICKfrNAM
Mon Oct 05, 2020 8:23 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Some more pics of the work ive done. Replacement bumper, alu canopy, refurbished roofrack, running boards and rims, sprayed rims black.

Also did an amazing first trip up the Namibian skeletom coast. Incl: Spitzkoppe, Swakopmund, Terrace Bay & the Shipwreck Lodge 50kms north of Mowe Bay
by NICKfrNAM
Wed Sep 02, 2020 5:01 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Help baie dankie Hennie :thumbup: Hallo Nick. Voor ek op 'n trip gaan, maak ek altyd seker alles is reg. Diens die bakkie soos dit nodig is, afhangend die kilos. Gaan altyd deur die hele bakkie se skroewe en boute, maak seker alles is vas en op sy plek. Voel al die rubberhoses vir sagte kol. Vat alt...
by NICKfrNAM
Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:26 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Dankie Hennie, help baie. Ek voel nou baie gerus oor my keuse om die Lux te kry en soos ek verstaan van almal minder is meer is die belangrikste om te aanhou. Ek gaan nou my lysie deurgaan en begin sny. Dra jy baie tools en spares as jy op hierdie trips gaan? Hallo Nick. Ek ry ń 2004 2.7 enkelkajuit...
by NICKfrNAM
Mon Aug 31, 2020 6:23 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Hi George, gaaf om te ontmoet en baie dankie vir die tips. Ek gaan defnintied daai tregter met filter aanskaf. N klein investment wat groot probleme kan voorkom. En jy het die petrol vs diesel debat gesettle :yahoo: Het op julle blog en ander posts rond gekyk, lyk fantasties, die hilux ook :thumbup:...
by NICKfrNAM
Sun Aug 30, 2020 3:18 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

baie smart :o: ek wil iets soortgelyks bou. ek voel dis ni nodig om oorboord te gaan nie. is in elk geval nie my plan om die moeilikste paaie uit te soek nie. En ek hou van dai rear bumper, weeg seker n derde wat my setup is, dalk doen ek dit met die ekstra spaar op di camopy. ek sal kyk of ek Georg...
by NICKfrNAM
Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:03 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

wow dankie Pieter vir al die info. Ek voel nou 10 x trotser dat ek n ou hilux gekoop het :D: eerlik ek luv die hilux en kan sien dat ons lekker langpad saam gaan ry. Hy het alreeds n paar ekstras op, insluitend n replacement rear bumper met n ekstra spaar. Die alu canopy het ek klaar bestel. ek wou ...
by NICKfrNAM
Sat Aug 29, 2020 4:49 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

dankie Hilux1! Ekt nog nie myne lank nie, het so 1000kms gedoen, teer en grondpad in Etosha, baie tevrede. Wel eerlik ek luv die wa. Myne het 278k op die odo, hopenlik kan ek nog so 300k by sit...ma ek glo met genoeg liefde kan dit gedoen word. Presies hoekom ek n ouer hilux gekry het, alles loop re...
by NICKfrNAM
Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:42 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Selfde, glad nie haastig nie, onder 110 op die teer en so 80-90 op die grondpad. Ek is baie gelukkig met die brandstof verbruik, was bekommer toe ek gekoop het want vriende het my erge stories vertel. Dankie Tertius, ek sal bietjie kyk na die Prado opsie. As jy se pertrol verbruik is erg, ek kry so ...
by NICKfrNAM
Wed Aug 26, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Dankie Tertius, ek sal bietjie kyk na die Prado opsie. As jy se pertrol verbruik is erg, ek kry so gemiddeld 8km/l, dis sekerlik beter as die prado? welkom welkom, baie geharde voertuig, hoop jou bankrekening kan die petrol verbruik hanteer. as jy kan sit maar die Prado 3.4 enjin in. slefde petrol v...
by NICKfrNAM
Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:49 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Thanks Mud dog! That is already a lot of info, I've been crawling this site whilst doing my planning, found so much, especially IFS specific. So glad I stumbled upon it :clap: Hi and welcome Nick! :thumbup: To answer you briefly ....... There is not a lot you need to do to the vehicle itself, the Hi...
by NICKfrNAM
Tue Aug 25, 2020 8:41 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

Re: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Dankie, sal so maak Chops!
Chops wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 8:30 pm Netjiese bakkie, en puik keuse! [emoji106]

Ek het self ń 2004 2.7.

Hou ons op hoogte van die toerus van jou voertuig. [emoji6]

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by NICKfrNAM
Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:58 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa
Replies: 40
Views: 9475

New owner of an old Hilux. going to take on Africa

Hey everyone, thanks for allowing me to join :thumbup: I recently purchased a 2000 Toyota Hilux 2700 DC 4x4 (IFS) and intend to drive it all around Africa. That is from Namibia anti-clockwise around all the way down to SA. Well as soon as the Covid scare is over and borders are open. I’m hoping to g...

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