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JustinBr

Hi I'm looking for a magnetic antenna car mount (to be used with my kenwood). I have one of those drill-through-the-bonnet types currently, but don't really want to drill a hole through my wife's kombi :) Any advice where I can get one (new, second hand, or to borrow which would be great). Regards, ...

JustinBr

Hi Guys Thanks for all the feedback. I agree that it would have been a great learning curve, however I'm currently swamped for time. So I decided to take CME's offer.I also figure that with all the part replacements I get a service thrown in too. They did call me on Friday saying there are some scra...

JustinBr

IndianaJones7746 wrote: +1 very important
A head gasket doesn't just blow, there has to be a cause.

About a year ago my radiator burst, causing the motor to overheat.

I fixed the radiator, but only recently noticed the water starting to drop.

JustinBr

So, received a quote from CME.

See attached.

A big portion of the cost is the service parts afterwards (although most not required I think).

What do you think?

JustinBr

Yes, I'm going to remove it first and check for any warping. To purchase: - Head gasket at Autozone Centurion R127 - Mounting bolts at Autozone Centurion R385 - Metal straight edge R?. Not expecting a lot - Torque wrench R?. Probably R1000? - Angle guage R? Probably R150-R300? Centurion Motor Engin...

JustinBr

Shucks, you can't perhaps locate the post? I've tried searching but not getting anything.

JustinBr

Yes, I'm going to remove it first and check for any warping. To purchase: - Head gasket at Autozone Centurion R127 - Mounting bolts at Autozone Centurion R385 - Metal straight edge R?. Not expecting a lot - Torque wrench R?. Probably R1000? - Angle guage R? Probably R150-R300? Centurion Motor Engine...

JustinBr

Thanks. I think I will go the DIY route. I saw this cool vid on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06l5jHMZt0Y" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Where do I take the head to be skimmed? I'm in the Centurion area, there must be some place close by. Do I just search for a m...

JustinBr

Hi all So I have noticed my radiator water is running out (no dripping though). So I took it to Silverton Radiators and they tested the compression as well as the blue liquid test (goes green if the gasket has a leak). It went green. So, they reckon it will cost between R7000 and R10 000 to have it ...

JustinBr

I decided to take the bakkie to Carburetor Service Station, in Arcadia PTA. They overhauled and replaced all the bits of my carb. What a difference. It idles smooth, starts perfectly in the cold PTA morning. The auto choke is set up correctly. It cost me R390 for the carb kit, and then R400 for the ...

JustinBr

IIRC there are 2 adjustment screws - one (at the base of the carb) is idle mixture, the other is for idle revs. Neither is for the choke. You can loosen the 3 screws on the ring that hold the choke 'solenoid' and turn the solenoid to adjust the choke revs on a cold start. Thanks. I'll check it out ...

JustinBr

Hi all I had my bakkie in for a service quite some time ago, and the technicians changed the idle speed when the bakkie is cold. However, now with these cold mornings it revs quite high for quite some time. The concern is that it revs at just over 3000 revs, which is too high. It sounds as if the ba...

JustinBr

Really, that good?

I'm trying to avoid "buyers remorse"

Right, I'll do it then!

JustinBr

Hi My dad has a vhf 2 way and we go on long trips often. Is there any benefit in me getting one as well? It's quite expensive. I suppose game viewing could be enhanced and perhaps riding in convoy. Is it one of those things that you cannot live without once you have it? Please advise... Thanks, Justin

JustinBr

Is the solenoid attached to the starter motor?

JustinBr

Start by taking out the starter solenoid and just clean and lightly grease the "piston". I once had a sticky starter I sorted out that way, after the starter motor and battery proved to be ok. Ok, thanks. That's the chuck of metal that the positive terminal runs to? My Haynes manual's pic...

JustinBr

Hilux 1 wrote: put in some petrol occasionally

Hey, times are tough! :)

JustinBr

4x4megaworldpta wrote:One Question.

Do you have a alarm system with central locking in it?

No, I do however have a jippo'd security key system. So, you have to push this rod into the holder before starting the car. But, this has been short circuited due to the annoyance factor.

JustinBr

Hi I have a 1993 2.2 petrol DC hilux 4x4. Recently I have been experiencing some slight starter problems. When turning the ignition, there is sometimes a slight delay before the vehicle starts. Not always, just sometimes. Last weekend it didn't start at all. There was no click noise, so I assume the...

JustinBr

Hi guys

My hilux 2.2 petrol '93 is leaking water, and fast!

Can a radiator be repaired? Can I do it myself? Alternatively, where can I get a new radiator?

Leaving for holiday in 3 weeks and have to sort it out before then.

Dankie ouens

JustinBr

Yes, I was thinking the ideal route would be through Nam, then over the Orange with the ferry and down the coastal road. Apparently it is accessible if you buy a permit. Well, that's what I heard.

JustinBr

Hi Guys and Gals I am trying to organise a trip down the west coast from the Orange river to Lambertsbaai (staying here for about a week). However, I stay in Pretoria and have 2 options available to get there. First there is the Richtersveld (northern cape) route, visiting all the little towns in th...

JustinBr

System Architect - Altech Netstar.

JustinBr

It's fuel injection.

I checked all the wiring accessible to me, but alas, no loose wires.

Think I should take it in to the garage.

JustinBr

Hi all

Thanks for the advice. I put in additional notes of my problem in the first post. It might still be clutch related, but I don't know.

Any advice?

Thanks

JustinBr

Sounds like a job for full time mechanics..

JustinBr

Thanks guys

Is it easy to check the clutch release bearing?

JustinBr

Hi all Just to add here, my car isn't stalling after pull aways, it loses power (fire) when hitting bumps. Car still seems in gear, seeing that the gears are slowing the car down. Even when stepping on the gas nothing happens, until I hit another bump and it takes again. Some times I have to go to a...

JustinBr

Hehehe, sorry guys. I mean suspension bushes.

JustinBr

Hi

Where can I get good bushes for my 1993 2.2 DC?
Also, will I be able to fit them myself?
Thanks

JustinBr

Can someone please email me those photos? Photobucket is blocked at the office

justinbr@netstar.altech.co.za

Thanks

JustinBr

Along with the pantyhose? :D

JustinBr

I can't view the pics.

Really interested to do it as well...

JustinBr

Where did you get the strips of rubber? I really like the idea!

JustinBr

Thanks

Will try it.

JustinBr

Hi guys First of all, hello to everyone! This is my maiden hilux4x4 post and I'm sure there will be many more! Anyways, back to business. Does anyone know what size belt is required for my aircon? It's the 2.2 4x4 DC petrol, 1993 model. Toyota cannot give me the size, neither can my Haynes manual :s...

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Toyota Hilux 2.2 1993 - High idle when cold

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2 way vhf radio worth it?

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Hilux occasionally does not start - Any advise?

Radiator leeking a lot of water

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Getting to West coast advice

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