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- Sat Mar 27, 2021 9:53 am
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: National Luna Rant
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11741
Re: National Luna Rant
More Manne, My nuwe yskas gister gaan haal, nuwe stainless chassis, nuwe kompressor. Glo net die bedrading en contollers wat vd ou yskas af kom. Persoonlik dink ek hulle het net 'n nuwe een vd rak afgehaal en 'n invoice op geplak. Ou yskas 'n lek in die binneste van binne pype gehad. Hele oefening R...
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:13 pm
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: National Luna Rant
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11741
Re: National Luna Rant
Lyk my die Aluminium reeks is n probleem....
- Thu Feb 04, 2021 10:08 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 2jz build
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2339
Re: 2jz build
Search vir Spartan se posts, hy het een in sy LTD gehad en as ek reg onthou doen sy broer die conversions.
Daai 2jz is lekker kwaad, al in n SFA gery wat een in het met twin turbo...
Daai 2jz is lekker kwaad, al in n SFA gery wat een in het met twin turbo...
- Fri Jan 22, 2021 6:30 am
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: National Luna Rant
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11741
Re: National Luna Rant
Drove to National Luna in Edenvale yesterday to drop off the fridge; will keep you posted...
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:10 pm
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: National Luna Rant
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11741
Re: National Luna Rant
When my National Luna was in for replacement of the fan i asked the people at National Luna if it is good if the fridge is not running for a long time.They said to me there will not be any damage if the the fridge is not working for a long time.. Mine is also running 24/7 That's how I had it as well
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:08 pm
- Forum: Useful Articles
- Topic: Batterye, lewensduurte, discharges!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2094
Re: Batterye, lewensduurte, discharges!!
Very similar to Lithiums...one could discharge further on Lithium's though i.e for a 3S setup each 3.7V one would charge to 4V per cell ,so slight overcharge which would impact the cycles and one could discharge to 9.9V ie 3.3V per cell, some push it to 2.8V per cell but of course that would also im...
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 8:08 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Taking 4Y Efi to newer Injectors
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4029
Re: Taking 4Y Efi to newer Injectors
Just need a decent after market set that's close to if not better than original
- Thu Dec 24, 2020 6:40 pm
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: National Luna Rant
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11741
Re: National Luna Rant
Die een oom by ons wat yskaste regmaak reken die pypies van die NL roes juis lekker as die kas min gebruik word. Dus is min gebruik op 'n NL nie noodwendig beter nie. Mmmm....soveel vir die kastige beter kwaliteit isolasie en materiaal waarvan daai ID10T op Wegry gepraat het....dan gebruik NL besli...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 3:00 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: V8 vs v6
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7058
Re: V8 vs v6
Het self 2 vriende met Lexus's in SFA's.... Mountings belangrik, en moet reguit wees, Fana se custom bellhousing, die groot D4D clutch, ordentlike radiator, groter sump sodat hy meer olie vat(help met hitte) Viscus fan (het eers elektries gehad) en OEM ECU as j kan. VVTI kan op spitronics loop maar ...
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:22 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Taking 4Y Efi to newer Injectors
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4029
Re: Taking 4Y Efi to newer Injectors
How easy would it be to get injectors for the 22R? I have been thinking of changing out the existing ones
- Thu Dec 10, 2020 2:04 pm
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: National Luna Rant
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11741
National Luna Rant
Hello Guys, Earlier somewhere I commented on a post regarding camping fridges, mentioning my problems with my NL weekender 90L twin. Well, I took it to a reputable repairer in Pta east, and as it turns out the Danfoss compressor is seized owing to little/no gas in the system, and an entire new casin...
- Mon May 25, 2020 8:35 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Tig welder?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1620
Re: Tig welder?
I've always fancied MIG but with our alu canopy builds the TIG worked a charm and I've seen that same welder do stainless just as well You could get those hose kits for the normal inverter welder, much cheaper but as mentioned you can't do Alu with it as it is only DC. A decent TIG with the AC/DC an...
- Mon May 25, 2020 8:26 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Mini fridge for camping
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3231
Re: Mini fridge for camping
To Add my 2c... Dry Ice is even better than ice, I bought a fridge simply because I could not stand my floating inventory after a day or so...LOL Dry Ice and 2 coolers for a start; one for the meat stuff and the other for the milk and cold drinks...the idea is that the meat cooler is then not opened...
- Mon Apr 27, 2020 10:46 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What are you doing during Lockdown? Show your projects.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 12861
Re: What are you doing during Lockdown? Show your projects.
If memory serves the main mounts and winch box on the LTD bumper is 8 mm plate...
- Mon Apr 20, 2020 8:15 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What are you doing during Lockdown? Show your projects.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 12861
- Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:14 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What are you doing during Lockdown? Show your projects.
- Replies: 61
- Views: 12861
Re: What are you doing during Lockdown? Show your projects.
:think: :think: cleaned the 1st garage, found a lot of electrical stuff I didn't know I had...got bored with that so carried on building my new sliding gate but ran out of steel. IMG_20200330_205845_381_338x600.jpg IMG_20200330_210101_839_800x450.jpg IMG_20200404_155321_091_800x450.jpg Took a chains...
- Tue Jan 28, 2020 12:38 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Rear Diff backlash
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2140
Re: SFA Rear Diff backlash
Was trying to get hold of you...you're never at the shop when I phone LOL
Would you be able to do it or at least help me do it?
Would you be able to do it or at least help me do it?
- Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:10 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Rear Diff backlash
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2140
Re: SFA Rear Diff backlash
I hear you...but I doubt if gears are that worn, maybe I should just have a look myself
- Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:19 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Rear Diff backlash
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2140
SFA Rear Diff backlash
Hi Guys The backlash on the rear diff is getting way too much. No lateral play on the pinion itself, but plenty when turning it anti/clock wise. Gearmax in Pta wants to replace spider gears and side shaft gears without even looking at it (R5k - R7k)...I'm thinking it can be sorted by shimming it. An...
- Mon Dec 09, 2019 10:46 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Dicktator experts?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1588
Re: Dicktator experts?
I managed to build my own harness and installed the whole thing over the weekend. It battles a bit to start, and when it does, it won't idle. I've got to keep my foot on the accelerator - and then it idles very rough. I suspect timing and fuel- and ignition maps. But is impossible to check the timi...
- Thu Oct 17, 2019 2:41 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 2019 in review.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7917
- Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:10 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 2019 in review.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7917
Re: 2019 in review.
Thys' comments do resonate (although finances are an issue, but I suppose it's also a case of where there's a will there's a way) I really miss the old crowd from the 2010/11/12/13 Gauteng GTG's ....and as they stopped going so did I...and yes, very anti social on my part , that's a fact. In typical...
- Fri Oct 11, 2019 12:20 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 2019 in review.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7917
Re: 2019 in review.
I haven't had the LTD in donkey gear for over 11 months...I for one had a rough year all round especially wrt time and money and weekends were spent trying to regain some sort of resemblance of being human. Went camping twice that I can recall... A day out at a 4x4 venue these days can set one back ...
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:49 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Hilux Hangman
- Replies: 685
- Views: 151715
Re: Hilux Hangman
Dual Battery
- Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: SFA Suspension
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4176
Re: SFA Suspension
OME very soft compared to the std suspension...great off road but tend to have more body roll on road
- Mon Sep 02, 2019 10:57 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Tinted window
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1105
Re: Tinted window
sal daar gaan aanklop dankie
- Thu Aug 29, 2019 3:01 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Tinted window
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1105
Tinted window
hi Guys , The driver side window got shattered when it separated from the channel on the winder mech . I can get another window no problem, however, it is completely clear and does not have the tint the LTD windows have. Is there someone in Pta that can tint it to more or less the same shade as the ...
- Mon Jun 24, 2019 2:19 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA PULLING LEFT
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3236
- Mon Jun 24, 2019 1:03 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 15 inch All Terrain Tyres
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2017
Re: 15 inch All Terrain Tyres
Last time I did tyres about 2 years ago I fitted the Velocite's from TWT...31x10.5x15, very happy with it. At the time they were R1700 each, not sure what they cost now
- Mon Jun 24, 2019 12:57 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA PULLING LEFT
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3236
Re: SFA PULLING LEFT
Also finding it to hard to understand why a shift to the side.
When doing a normal axle move forward move both sides (ie left and right) the same distance from the original hole, in my experience the offset to counter road camber makes it worse..
When doing a normal axle move forward move both sides (ie left and right) the same distance from the original hole, in my experience the offset to counter road camber makes it worse..
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 2:55 pm
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Digital Two-Way Radios Audio Clip
- Replies: 8
- Views: 42792
Re: Digital Two-Way Radios
Hi Uncle Eric, Was that digital on VHF or UHF? We have been using the Motorola SL4010's on UHF for the last few years with automated job ticketing. The Digital radios do have a bit of a lag though in my experience but clarity much better. Can also do private "calls" and SMS type messaging ...
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 2:52 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Changing The Clutch
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10985
Re: Changing The Clutch
combination of pressure plate/clutch thickness seems too much. With the fingers that flat you won't be able to disengage the clutch as the travel has been taken up.
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:46 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Changing The Clutch
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10985
Re: Changing The Clutch
Hi guys. Getting on with the clutch replacement slowly but surely. Tranny is out. Clutch was powder!! Note : I had to modify a spanner to remove the top left side bolt that connects the bell housing to the engine. Now, i cant remember exactly which bolts go where :laugh2: (bell housing to engine). ...
- Thu Nov 08, 2018 10:20 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7116
Re: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
If I had the ZAR's I would just go with cross-over steering
- Fri Sep 21, 2018 10:42 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Weber retroject as EFI option?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9856
Re: Weber retroject as EFI option?
I have a Dicktator on the SFA and a Spitronics I bought recently but haven't installed yet. The Spitronics is somewhat simpler in my opinion with the coil drivers on board, so no TP100 or ignitor to be wired manually. The fuel only setup refers to the ECU running the injectors only, and not the coil...
- Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:55 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Weber retroject as EFI option?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 9856
Re: Weber retroject as EFI option?
Aftermarket ECU's normally should work with most EFi systems...basics remain the same. Main thing is to get some specs on the injectors ito impedance & voltage and the check with Spitronics or Dicktator what the tolerances are. I'm more inclined towards the Spits these days...it has on-board coi...
- Wed Jul 25, 2018 8:33 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Opgewonde Seuntjie!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5489
Re: Opgewonde Seuntjie!
Dis nou jammer oor daai LTD; nogals gedink jy gaan dalk oë wys Saterdag dan maak ons 'n LTD shootout...
hierdie blou brulletjie lyk na pret
hierdie blou brulletjie lyk na pret
- Mon Jun 18, 2018 1:33 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Draglink Dust Cover
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1017
Re: SFA Draglink Dust Cover
N1 4x4 in Pta , not sure if they still sell them separately , but you can get them as part of a service kit as well.
- Wed May 09, 2018 1:32 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Clutch Problems (1997 22R SFA)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 995
Re: Clutch Problems (1997 22R SFA)
Go figure...I could not get one from Goldwagen at the time, and the SACHS clutch I got from AMC had some other funny name on it.
Can't say that I'm impressed with it...it releases/engages suddenly, not gradually.
Can't say that I'm impressed with it...it releases/engages suddenly, not gradually.
- Thu Mar 29, 2018 9:11 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: A familiar topic - 22R to 22RE Conversion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3602
Re: A familiar topic - 22R to 22RE Conversion
Stef ja, tot jy hom uithaal en die tank letterlik omkeer of die petrol uit tap. Jy sal skrik wat kom uit daai S/S tank. Toe ek myne gedoen het was daar so baie vuilgeid in moes die tank 2 keer skoon maak. Praat jy swaer....weet jy hoe swaar is daai blerrie ding? Want al is die naald verby E in die ...
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:20 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: A familiar topic - 22R to 22RE Conversion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3602
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:12 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: A familiar topic - 22R to 22RE Conversion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3602
Re: A familiar topic - 22R to 22RE Conversion
mine also not using a surge tank; would like to switch the inlet to the one at the bottom of the main tank where the LR tank also feeds in
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:43 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: A familiar topic - 22R to 22RE Conversion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3602
Re: A familiar topic - 22R to 22RE Conversion
Kyk bietjie na Cassie se Dyna: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=3044&start=20 It can be a long installation if you do it bit by bit. Best advice is get everything: 1. Complete Intake 2. Ecu 3. Igniter 4. Fuel piping and filters. 5. Change feed piping in tank to 10mm 2 wee...
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 12:00 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: A familiar topic - 22R to 22RE Conversion
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3602
Re: A familiar topic - 22R to 22RE Conversion
Can I make a strong suggestion to get more then one opinion on the problem before you go the EFI route. Yes EFI is awsome but the route there could leave you without your bakkie for a long while and with conversions there are always the hidden costs/mistakes/problems. Your bakkie has only recently ...
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:09 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: What happened with all those nice SFA's?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3419
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:28 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8060
Re: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
Solank die flanges pas is dit seker nie 'n probleem nie, of praat ons vd output shaft van die ratkas af txfer box toe?
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:53 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Cookie Monsters Hilux Vigo
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3741
Re: Cookie Monsters Hilux Vigo
That looks an awful lot like St Tropez....
Agrre, face lift grill too much better
Agrre, face lift grill too much better
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 11:02 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Trip Report for Competition - Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn, Die Hel, Nieu-Bethesda, Valley of Desolation
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7400
- Mon Feb 12, 2018 11:10 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8060
- Fri Feb 09, 2018 7:47 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Trip Report for Competition - Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn, Die Hel, Nieu-Bethesda, Valley of Desolation
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7400
Re: Trip Report for Competition - Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn, Die Hel, Nieu-Bethesda, Valley of Desolation
Nice !
Wens ek het die Oos kaap bietjie meer verken toe ek nog in PE gebly het...Graaf Reinett was ook maar net altyd 'n vinnige pp stop oppad Jhb toe as ons familie toe gegaan het., en daar is eintlik heelwat plekke om te sien in die omgewing
Wens ek het die Oos kaap bietjie meer verken toe ek nog in PE gebly het...Graaf Reinett was ook maar net altyd 'n vinnige pp stop oppad Jhb toe as ons familie toe gegaan het., en daar is eintlik heelwat plekke om te sien in die omgewing
- Tue Feb 06, 2018 6:51 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8060
Re: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
Dus "vanaf" R40k...
Wil my voorkom of di 1HZ se ratkas di krag kan hanteer as hulle net di engine swop doen,maar R150k is n rowwe prys....
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Wil my voorkom of di 1HZ se ratkas di krag kan hanteer as hulle net di engine swop doen,maar R150k is n rowwe prys....
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- Tue Feb 06, 2018 7:23 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8060
Re: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
Kostes vir so conversion? D4D engine seke weer R40k
Edit: R40k vir D4D enjin op Gumtree....R150k om jou 4.2 Cruiser om te bou na 'n D4D toe http://www.n14x4.co.za/projects/
Edit: R40k vir D4D enjin op Gumtree....R150k om jou 4.2 Cruiser om te bou na 'n D4D toe http://www.n14x4.co.za/projects/
- Fri Feb 02, 2018 8:45 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8060
Re: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
Eish no...if that is the case just go buy a complete D4D bakkie
Lexus is then still the best bang for your buck, provided you get the proper radiator, sump, bell housing and the D4D clutch
Lexus is then still the best bang for your buck, provided you get the proper radiator, sump, bell housing and the D4D clutch
- Tue Jan 30, 2018 7:55 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Roads less travelled to Destination unknown by JohanM
- Replies: 34
- Views: 8401
Re: Roads less travelled to Destination unknown by JohanM
Baie nice
Bevoorreg om so te kan toer....
Bevoorreg om so te kan toer....
- Mon Jan 29, 2018 2:47 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8060
Re: 3.0 D4D engine into SFA
If you could mate the D4D engine to your existing drive train I can't see any major issues. I'd check the input shaft of the current drive train to see if a D4D clutch will fit over the splines, and if there is a bellhousing that would fit If the engine can't be mated to the existing box I think it ...
- Fri Jan 26, 2018 7:32 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Gearbox Problems Please Help
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4125
Re: Gearbox Problems Please Help
Had the entire cluster replaced on the SFA's box due to 2nd & 3rd gears that started to get a slight whine on higher rpm's. Was told by the guys at MayFair that the teeth edges were worn causing the whine. So had the entire cluster replaced. Now it whines from 1st to 3rd on lower rpm. It has bec...
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 6:27 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: RTT projek
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8449
Re: RTT projek
Nee Stefan die plek wat ek van praat in Klerkoord is Custom Leisure Tech. Ek sal more vir Summit 4x4 bel. Groot dankie vir die help. Die einste...Summit doen bumpers en sulke goed maar nie canvas sover ek weet nie; soos jy reguit by die hek in ry kry eers hulle werkswinkel op linkerhand en dan verd...
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:18 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: RTT projek
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8449
Re: RTT projek
As ons vd selle plek praat dan is hulle n shop of 2 van summit 4x4 af. Hulle nogal netjiese werk gedoen op my vriend se awning wat hy self gebou het
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- Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:56 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: 2de battery, fuses en relays
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5501
Re: 2de battery, fuses en relays
haha, die 3d printer het hy van scratch af gebou, hy is n Elektroniese Ingenieur van beroep. Soos hy my verduidelik (eks n Siviele ingenieur van beroep, so eks nie altyd lekker by met al die goed nie) sal n microcontroller die skerm kan dryf. Ek dink wel ek moet nog n bietjie navorsing hieroor doen...
- Tue Jan 23, 2018 7:30 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: RTT projek
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8449
Re: RTT projek
Die Ou v Camp a tent het my canvas canopy vir my reg gemaak, maar daai tyd al gese die canopies probeer hy van wegbly, sal repairs doen. Goed om te weet vd plek in RdB.