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by pietdevs
Wed Nov 01, 2023 10:02 am
Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
Topic: Interesting Camp Stove
Replies: 14
Views: 9100

Re: Interesting Camp Stove

Ek restoureer al lank die Primus stofies en gebruik die een as ons gaan kamp. Hy het sy eie 2 klein gas silinders wat binne-in die stofie pas. Ongelooflike lekker stofie en wind pla hom niks. Hulle was gebruik in die Ratels en in die 60's en vroee 70's as 2 man stofies in die SADF gebruik. Ek is tan...
by pietdevs
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:45 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: BIO DIESEL
Replies: 26
Views: 15575

Re: BIO DIESEL

I sent many BD samples to Wear Check to be analyzed. I did not find one that had all the required additives, which are essential, in their product. If I can get a BD manufacturer with all the proper tests done and confirmed by Wear Check I will use it. The additives are expensive so most BD manufact...
by pietdevs
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:28 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: Auto Pilot a reality
Replies: 22
Views: 8111

Re: Auto Pilot a reality

I drove a Tesla for a month in the USA. Has a brilliant auto pilot system that works well. All the glitches have been sorted out and the updates happen at night while you are sleeping. One guy drove 300 continuous miles in LA on auto pilot to prove a point. The owner of the car I used drives to work...
by pietdevs
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:15 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: WHAT MAKE OF BATTERY IS BEST FOR ENGEL FRIDGE ?
Replies: 4
Views: 4393

Re: WHAT MAKE OF BATTERY IS BEST FOR ENGEL FRIDGE ?

I use a 200Ah Lithium battery. It lasts for more than 10 days running 2 fridges. Spend the money and get yourself a Li battery, you will never regret it. It is good for at least 6000 cycles. I use it on a dual battery system in my bakkie with a National Luna intelligent solenoid charger backed up wi...
by pietdevs
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: Hydrogen fuel cell experiment on 1KD-FTV
Replies: 2
Views: 3077

Re: Hydrogen fuel cell experiment on 1KD-FTV

I built a Browns gas generator and ran my KZTE on it for some time. There was a slight fuel consumption improvement but it is not worth the effort. It requires a lot of maintenance and TLC. And remember it is an explosive dangerous gas in the engine bay.
by pietdevs
Mon Oct 30, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: Electric Vehicles
Replies: 63
Views: 18101

Re: Electric Vehicles

I had the extreme pleasure of driving a Tesla for a month in the USA. It is an awesome car with amazing technology. It works because they have charging stations in the USA which is not vandalised and the equipment is not stolen. In SA we are currently fighting a losing battle against crime and corru...
by pietdevs
Mon Oct 30, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: Volt/Amp meter on 12v charging system
Replies: 4
Views: 944

Re: Volt/Amp meter on 12v charging system

I have installed the identical Amp/volt meters on my system. If you keep it on it will drain you battery within a week. The LED screen consumes a significant amount of power during 24 hrs. I verified this by checking the mA drawn by the meters from the battery and found that this is the main reason ...
by pietdevs
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Blinkgat
Replies: 0
Views: 1489

Blinkgat

I'm looking for a Blinkgat slide on camper for a Toyota GD6 extra cab. Hope there is a retired couple that want to get rid of theirs! 082 491 3163
by pietdevs
Tue Mar 17, 2020 5:25 pm
Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
Topic: LED had lights
Replies: 0
Views: 2838

LED had lights

Has anybody replaced the standard head lights with the new shape LED headlights in the Revo? I need a wiring diagram please?
by pietdevs
Tue Nov 06, 2018 9:05 am
Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
Topic: Re: GD6 GPS
Replies: 3
Views: 2977

Re: GD6 GPS

Anyone installed a GPS on their GD6's? Stealers charge me R11k!
by pietdevs
Mon Nov 05, 2018 9:07 am
Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
Topic: Revo snorkel
Replies: 14
Views: 7353

Re: Revo snorkel

Ek het die naweek my snorkel op gesit en was weereens verbaas oor Toyota se swak ontwerp op die inlaat van die lugfilter. Die inlaat is 90mm diam en dan sit Toyota 'n "reducer" in van 60mm diam met sg vinne voor die 60mm diam om die stof dmv sentrifugale krag uit te haal. Probleem is dat d...
by pietdevs
Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
Topic: Revo snorkel
Replies: 14
Views: 7353

Re: Revo snorkel

Hoeveel was die safari snorkel? Het jy self ge-installeer?
by pietdevs
Tue Oct 09, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
Topic: Revo diff breathers
Replies: 2
Views: 2992

Re: Revo diff breathers

What breathers did you fit?
by pietdevs
Mon Sep 17, 2018 9:02 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: GD6 GPS
Replies: 5
Views: 2334

Re: GD6 GPS

Ons moet erens 'n sagteware kundige kry om die Garmin GPS te laai op die sisteem. Ek glo dit is moontlik. Hier is mos slim manne op die forum, kan iemand nie help nie asb!
by pietdevs
Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: GD6 GPS
Replies: 5
Views: 2334

Re: GD6 GPS

Ons moet 'n kundige in die hande kry om dit ordentelik te doen. Ek hoor baie van die manne kla oor die swak gehalte van die GPS in die nuwe bakkies. Is dit Garmin sagteware?
by pietdevs
Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: GD6 GPS
Replies: 5
Views: 2334

GD6 GPS

Has anybody loaded the GPS feature on the new GD6? I believe it can be done? I know the model that is launched now has the GPS as standard as part of the entertainment centre.
by pietdevs
Thu Sep 13, 2018 2:19 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Seal kit for powersteering pump?
Replies: 7
Views: 1558

Re: Seal kit for powersteering pump?

Remove the pump and replace the O-ring. Very simple to do. Buy the O-ring from any shop that sells seals etc. I paid R4 for the O-ring and problem solved. It is just a miserable job to take the pump out and to put it back. Pity I did not know about the Pro-long fix!
by pietdevs
Tue Aug 28, 2018 12:49 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: How to clean a radiator??
Replies: 14
Views: 3734

Re: How to clean a radiator??

Try white vinegar. It cleaned my radiator perfectly. Leave it in for about 24 hrs and shake it if possible. Does the job well.
by pietdevs
Wed Aug 15, 2018 2:46 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Front diff lock
Replies: 5
Views: 3601

Re: Front diff lock

I spoke to the stealers this morning and the one salesman said that the Hiluxes (GD6) after 2015 have a standard front diff lock. If you engage 4x4 the front diff lock automatically engages and the driver can then select the rear diff lock when he wants to. It sounds too good to be true - can someon...
by pietdevs
Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Front diff lock
Replies: 5
Views: 3601

Front diff lock

Has anyone fitted a diff lock to the front axle on a Vigo? If yes I would like some info.
by pietdevs
Tue Oct 24, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Heat exchanger inside cab
Replies: 1
Views: 1302

Heat exchanger inside cab

My KZ's heater inside the cab is leaking. Where can I find a new one? I blanked it off in the mean time but winter is around the corner!
How difficult is it to replace?
by pietdevs
Tue Oct 24, 2017 9:09 am
Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
Topic: Any info regarding the Maxi shade 270 awning
Replies: 6
Views: 6524

Re: Any info regarding the Maxi shade 270 awning

I have the HDM 270 deg awning. VERY good quality made from stainless steel. Stands up to strong winds and opens up in 15 sec. Will recommend it any day. I don't know how to add the photo otherwise I would!
by pietdevs
Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZTE Tappet cover
Replies: 0
Views: 1218

KZTE Tappet cover

I need a tappet cover for a KZTE motor. Is there anybody that can help pls?
by pietdevs
Thu Mar 09, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Pod Rooftop tents
Replies: 6
Views: 2150

Re: Pod Rooftop tents

Pod rooftop tents were taken over by Summit trailers and is discontinued to my disappointment! I paid a visit to the factory in Watloo today. The Pod is replaced by the RTT with the Al cover.
by pietdevs
Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Pod Rooftop tents
Replies: 6
Views: 2150

Re: Pod Rooftop tents

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xc7KvbDaeyM
This is the company I am looking for. They manufacture the Pod rooftop tents.
by pietdevs
Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Pod Rooftop tents
Replies: 6
Views: 2150

Re: Pod Rooftop tents

No it is not leisuretech. The brandname of the rooftop tents was Pod. I wanted to place a photo but I am struggling to do so. Maybe admin can help pls? I enquired at the previous factory where they were and nobody can help me. I want to obviously buy one of them. It is a light weight rooftop tent in...
by pietdevs
Tue Mar 07, 2017 9:01 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Pod Rooftop tents
Replies: 6
Views: 2150

Pod Rooftop tents

There was a company that manufactured Pod rooftop tents in Silverton Pretoria. Does anybody know where they moved to?
by pietdevs
Tue Nov 01, 2016 5:34 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Forum members: Southern Cape
Replies: 15
Views: 2964

Re: Forum members: Southern Cape

Net honde en Land Rovers sit vas......
by pietdevs
Tue Nov 01, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Forum members: Southern Cape
Replies: 15
Views: 2964

Re: Forum members: Southern Cape

Ek is om die hoek van Matt af. Ons ken mekaar....
by pietdevs
Tue Nov 01, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Forum members: Southern Cape
Replies: 15
Views: 2964

Re: Forum members: Southern Cape

Ek is ook hier! Woon in Bayview, Mosselbaai. Laat my weet as julle iets beplan.
by pietdevs
Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:26 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: New Hilux unsafe
Replies: 30
Views: 6226

New Hilux unsafe

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/if-you-own-a-new-hilux-avoid-sudden-changes-of-direction-at-all-costs/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; I know the Fortuner and Hilux of a year or so ago was prone to ending on its roof. Check this out about the new one. USA conducted same tes...
by pietdevs
Mon Sep 26, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Ctek 250S Dual
Replies: 17
Views: 3735

Re: Ctek 250S Dual

I thought so! Wat nou? Werk joune reg Chris?
by pietdevs
Mon Sep 26, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Ctek 250S Dual
Replies: 17
Views: 3735

Ctek 250S Dual

I have a CTec 250S dual in my bakkie as a dual battery system. I can connect a solar panel to the Ctec which is no problem. Can I connect 2 solar panels to the Ctek terminals - it has different power deliveries. The one is 75 Watt and the other is 100 Watt. I will appreciate your comments
by pietdevs
Mon Sep 05, 2016 3:21 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: ADVICE NEEDED
Replies: 9
Views: 2265

Re: ADVICE NEEDED

Lforce is good but I would like to recommend you to fit LED spotlights. I have 2 on my bakkie and they outperform the Lforce by far
by pietdevs
Tue Jul 19, 2016 10:58 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: diesel heater
Replies: 21
Views: 3994

Re: diesel heater

We add 1 liter of petrol to our bakkie's diesel tank in winter to increase the combustion. It works very well and we have been doing it for many years very successfully. Try it, you may be pleasantly surprised! It stopped the gelling as well.
by pietdevs
Tue May 24, 2016 11:33 am
Forum: Humor
Topic: Joke of the day
Replies: 3707
Views: 895128

Re: Joke of the day

In many years I have come to the conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm and three or more is a government!

Foreign aid is defined as the transfer of money from poor people in rich countries to rich people in poor countries.

What we need in SA is more unemployed politicians!
by pietdevs
Mon May 09, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZTE Overheating
Replies: 16
Views: 3791

Re: KZTE Overheating

Where can I get a 74 deg thermostat?
by pietdevs
Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:59 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Snorkel for 3.0 KZTE
Replies: 4
Views: 2305

Re: Snorkel for 3.0 KZTE

Try Bruce in Centurion. 082 472 8908
by pietdevs
Wed Mar 30, 2016 7:41 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Anyone Stripping and old KZ-TE D/C ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1516

Re: Anyone Stripping and old KZ-TE D/C ?

Try Tokia 012 548 9979
by pietdevs
Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:14 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Squeaky noice when going over bumps in my Toyota fortuner
Replies: 7
Views: 5339

Re: Squeaky noice when going over bumps in my Toyota fortuner

Mine did this - I fitted grease nipples on the front steering joints and all possible suspension joints and greased it. Gone was the squeaks!
by pietdevs
Wed Sep 02, 2015 4:21 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Labour rates of Dealers compared to Labour rate of a Independant
Replies: 18
Views: 5800

Re: Labour rates of Dealers compared to Labour rate of a Independant

That means your useless warranty is null and void....?
by pietdevs
Mon Aug 31, 2015 1:25 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Cooper tyres
Replies: 21
Views: 3943

Re: Cooper tyres

I forgot to mention - Amber Irwin never laid eyes on the defective tyre - his professional opinion was based on photographs after the dealer agreed that it was a manufacturing defect...
by pietdevs
Mon Aug 31, 2015 1:23 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Cooper tyres
Replies: 21
Views: 3943

Re: Cooper tyres

I have just received a formal reply from Mr Amber Irwin at Cooper Tyres. They will not replace the tyre that has the blocks cracking and separating from the casing because his conclusion is that it is a sharp object that caused the separation. Take note that the supposed to be sharp object actually ...
by pietdevs
Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:41 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Efficient LED
Replies: 16
Views: 2840

Re: Efficient LED

Battery Electric bou baie goeie LED light bars soos jy dit wil hê. Ek dink die lense is 8 grade wat 'n baie lekker spot gee op ver afstand. Probeer hulle. Hulle is in Jet Park naby die lughawe, by Griffith Rd af. Ek is baie tevrede met myne en die prys is reg.
by pietdevs
Tue Aug 18, 2015 4:20 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: A/T Tyre test
Replies: 28
Views: 30430

Re: A/T Tyre test

Brilliant article indeed. I took my Coopers off after only 8000 kms due to block separation and fitted the Scorpions. I'm very happy with the Pirellis - much less road noise and no more flats as with the Coopers..
by pietdevs
Mon Aug 17, 2015 8:22 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Cooper tyres
Replies: 21
Views: 3943

Re: Cooper tyres

I fitted 5 x new Pirelli Scorpios on Saturday - according to the dealer in George they have the least come backs on them. The saga with Cooper tyres and their useless warranty continues...
by pietdevs
Mon Aug 17, 2015 8:12 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Planning our Mozambique trip
Replies: 19
Views: 10630

Re: Planning our Mozambique trip

Take a lot of cash to pay bribes on the way. You will be fined - even for wearing sun glasses when the sun is not shining. I have been to Moz many times - lovely country but don't go anymore due to the excessive bribery and corruption.... When we were on the beach last time (2014) we had to pay beac...
by pietdevs
Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:58 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Cooper tyres
Replies: 21
Views: 3943

Cooper tyres

I have Cooper tyres on my Troopie. 265/70x16 MT3. The one tyre is losing a "cushion" due to a manufacturing crack according to the dealer. Tyre is cracked between the knobs on the tread and is now separating. Normal tyre press I use is 2,5 Bar when empty and 3 bar loaded. Most driving done...
by pietdevs
Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:47 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Die groot skok.
Replies: 35
Views: 5016

Re: Die groot skok.

Maybe it's a good thing that Ford bakkie sales have passed Toyota......
by pietdevs
Tue Aug 04, 2015 12:44 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Die groot skok.
Replies: 35
Views: 5016

Re: Die groot skok.

This is where it hits the fan. I am a BIG Toyota fan but very disillusioned with the parts' price and service. I have a friend with a brand new Corolla D4D - it uses 500 ml of oil over a 1000 kms and is getting worse after the first service. Toyota wants to fit new rings to a brand new vehicle. I lo...
by pietdevs
Tue Aug 04, 2015 8:30 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Die groot skok.
Replies: 35
Views: 5016

Re: Die groot skok.

As jy dink dis 'n skok - wag tot jy Toyota se waarborg sien. Dis nie die papier werd waarop dit geskryf staan nie.... Article from Leisure Wheels by Rick Last Warranty? What Warranty? Following a rather unsavoury experience with Toyota South Africa, I obtained a law professional’s interpretation of ...
by pietdevs
Mon Aug 03, 2015 9:17 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 308 (7,62) doppies en punte
Replies: 2
Views: 3467

308 (7,62) doppies en punte

Ek het baie 308 doppies en punte as iemand belang stel. Die herlaai "dies" is ook beskikbaar met baie ander toerusting. Van die doppies is splinternuut nog in die verpakking en die ander is net 1x mee geskiet. PM my as iemand belang stel.
by pietdevs
Thu Jul 30, 2015 9:42 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Replacement keys
Replies: 5
Views: 1225

Re: Replacement keys

He charged me R300 for a corsa key - OEM key is R1200
by pietdevs
Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:39 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Replacement keys
Replies: 5
Views: 1225

Re: Replacement keys

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by pietdevs
Tue Jul 28, 2015 2:15 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Sederberge
Replies: 7
Views: 1796

Re: Sederberge

It looks very good - I like the jamaka farm. Thanks Bretton
by pietdevs
Tue Jul 28, 2015 1:13 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Sederberge
Replies: 7
Views: 1796

Sederberge

Ons wil gaan rondry in die Sederberge en kamp opslaan waar dit mooi is. Was nog nooit daar nie. Ek sal voorstelle waardeer - waar om te kamp ens
by pietdevs
Thu Jul 02, 2015 1:25 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Replacement keys
Replies: 5
Views: 1225

Replacement keys

There is a guy in Cape Town area that supplies replacement keys and programs it. Can somebody help me with his contact details pls?
by pietdevs
Mon May 04, 2015 2:02 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Waar was jy in die weermag?
Replies: 176
Views: 16391

Re: Waar was jy in die weermag?

1978 - Saldanha basies. Daarna Gunnery skool Simonstad. Beman toe die eerste mynjagter SAS Port Elizabeth tot einde 1979. (mine sweeper sonder kabels - sonar, onderwater TV ens). Was 18 maande op see met kuspatrollies...
by pietdevs
Fri Mar 13, 2015 9:00 am
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Toolbox en kompresor
Replies: 13
Views: 3385

Re: Toolbox en kompresor

As julle wil hê julle kompressors moet lank hou - strip hulle, verwyder al die ou olie en ghries en smeer hulle met sintetiese olie en ghries. Dit maak die verskil tussen 'n kompressor wat hou en een wat oorverhit. Dis net die swak smeermiddels wat hulle gebruik in die kompressors wat hulle laat uit...

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