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by 519franco
Mon Jan 30, 2012 2:16 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: fan speed
Replies: 7
Views: 1357

Re: fan speed

ThysdJ wrote:Many have tried Franco. Aparently there is a Tazz fan that fits as is into the fanhousing of the Hilux, and blows at 3 times the speed. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Which taz
by 519franco
Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:24 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: fan speed
Replies: 7
Views: 1357

fan speed

my fan inside my bukky is very slow is there ways to increase the speed.
by 519franco
Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: problem with alternator and instrument cluster -sorted
Replies: 16
Views: 3035

Re: problem with alternator and instrument cluster

mafufunyana wrote:Thanx for the reply. The sensor on the gearbox what would that be then?.
that could also be your 4x4 light or rev light
by 519franco
Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Wat is die naam van jou HILUX
Replies: 322
Views: 156094

Re: Wat is die naam van jou HILUX

FRANKENSTEIN
Cause many diffrent parts are in my bakkie
by 519franco
Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:35 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Wiring clean up question
Replies: 3
Views: 962

Re: Wiring clean up question

this is the same what Andy suggested but rather buy a fuse box. it holds 6 fuses in a row and you can connect what you want off there.. that's what I use for my fuel pump relay, spot relay .hooter relay, fan relay, etc. I'll add a pic tomorrow if you like.. I got the six fuse. You can get different ...
by 519franco
Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:27 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Disc brakes for SFA
Replies: 10
Views: 2420

Re: Disc brakes for SFA

thank you guys.. and good idea andy..

where can i get designs for the bracket that i need to hold the brake caliber
by 519franco
Sun Jan 29, 2012 7:33 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Disc brakes for SFA
Replies: 10
Views: 2420

Re: Disc brakes for SFA

shoul i change the front aswell
by 519franco
Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:03 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Disc brakes for SFA
Replies: 10
Views: 2420

Disc brakes for SFA

ok my drum brakes need to be replaced so i was thinking how hard is it to change it to disc brakes.... so if i chag the back i would like to change the front to the same? My questions... is it worth changing front and back or must i just change the back?? Whats the price iam expecting to pay?? What ...
by 519franco
Wed Jan 25, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Calling all Ford v6 guys
Replies: 52
Views: 15489

Re: Calling all Ford v6 guys

FORD V6 RULES
by 519franco
Sat Jan 21, 2012 11:07 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: light problems...
Replies: 6
Views: 1180

Re: light problems...

4x4megaworldpta wrote:check the all the lights earth connections.
WHERE ARE THEY MORE OR LESS
by 519franco
Tue Jan 03, 2012 8:07 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: light problems...
Replies: 6
Views: 1180

Re: light problems...

thanks ill go check that lata today
by 519franco
Mon Jan 02, 2012 11:21 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: light problems...
Replies: 6
Views: 1180

light problems...

my head lights are super dim the voltage readings from it is 9V what should i check or change to fix this?

and all my rear lights work except my brakes?
by 519franco
Fri Dec 02, 2011 5:00 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Questions on friges
Replies: 3
Views: 772

Re: Questions on friges

for a house
by 519franco
Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:53 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Questions on friges
Replies: 3
Views: 772

Questions on friges

Iam wanting to buy a new frige ad i found one at game for special it a ice and water dispenser all in one.. it a samsung...

now i have heard stories that the ice dispenser doest work well.
does any one heard or experienced it or is it a lie..
by 519franco
Mon Nov 28, 2011 10:29 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: engine number location please (Found!)
Replies: 14
Views: 5968

Re: engine number location please

Rebel 4x4 wrote:Net langs die olie lek.... :laugh2:
its not leaking oil,, its sweating power
by 519franco
Sun Nov 27, 2011 5:05 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: ELECTRIC WINDOWS
Replies: 7
Views: 2015

ELECTRIC WINDOWS

i Have a SFA toyota hilux and iam wanting to put electric windows in it.
Questions:
Does any universial E/W unit fit?
Has anyone done it?
is there a topic of it?
and lastly the best priced?
by 519franco
Fri Nov 25, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Temporary Re-bulid till I get money for a new body
Replies: 42
Views: 5094

Re: Temporary Re-bulid till I get money for a new body

Hahahaha! thats his bakkie though
and when u by me it the ginger cats hilux lol :lol:

you must still get the other door pad bud
by 519franco
Thu Nov 24, 2011 6:20 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6
Replies: 40
Views: 14797

Re: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6

Rider wrote:Franco or this!! :cool: :thumbup: :beach: :boss: :cooldude: :lmao: :taunt: :dance1:
haha still mine that just looks like my starter but not as strong
by 519franco
Sun Nov 20, 2011 8:25 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6
Replies: 40
Views: 14797

Re: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6

I've contacted Japan auto yesterday and he said to me that they don't sell the Ford 3.0l v6 uprated anymore. Its hard to get it. Makes you think, putting something in your vehicle and if it so happens break, parts gonna be scarce.... :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown: I'll love to have that engine...
by 519franco
Sat Nov 19, 2011 11:55 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6
Replies: 40
Views: 14797

Re: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6

Both Coenie King Rat and myself ran Ford 3.0 V6's in our hiluxes, and we both got good fuel consumption. I got 9km/l on the open road at 110 on 33" tyres easy. Coenie used to get 10km/l. Do yourself a favour.. balance that V6, it makes a HUGE difference. The motor runs smoother, and it can tak...
by 519franco
Sat Nov 19, 2011 5:51 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2year project
Replies: 15
Views: 2321

Re: 2year project

cant comment on the fiber glass body, however can comment on the motor issue!! agree Ford V6 best Rand/Kw and the Ford V6, easiest conversion possible!! no EFI, and wiring and pumps, and all items for the conversion available off the shelf!! the Ford V6 will be lighter on Fuel the any 4 Pot motor a...
by 519franco
Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:58 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6
Replies: 40
Views: 14797

Re: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6

Ja and I know Franco will say his is 3 times as much ....
yip but like you sed its his choice if he wants to brag you cnt do it with a 4y

but ya that is good what size tyres you have
by 519franco
Sat Nov 19, 2011 10:57 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: please tell what did this
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

Re: please tell what did this

Mud Dog wrote:I think there is a production seam / weld up there. Had the same on both a-pillars of the grey lux from too much body flex. Had it professionally welded and re-sprayed at a body shop.
thanks man thats a option but i life in the bay our professionals um we dont have. thay say they are bt ya
by 519franco
Sat Nov 19, 2011 12:15 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6
Replies: 40
Views: 14797

Re: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6

Luke, you've been talking to your mate Frank too much! ;) Rather leave the 4Y and start collecting bits & pieces for an EFI conversion!! -F_D HAHA OOM Eric yea theese or lukes options but he wont go EFI until we got to see one and feel how it drives so if anyone in Richards bay got one let luke...
by 519franco
Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:47 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6
Replies: 40
Views: 14797

Re: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6

What fuel consumption can one expect with the Ford engine? Luke, what is your consumption on the 4y? havent check realy but i expect between 7 to 9 km to L that what i calculate more or less and my father had this conversion before and he had 8/9km/L. i cnt afford to fill my tank and my fuel gauge ...
by 519franco
Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:39 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Rider wrote:hahhahahahaah see what I told you!!!!!! Ford is not lord!!! Toyota engines ARE STRONG mine perfect example :D:
luke nothing is Lord bt my 3l V6 is one of his best angles that plays the right notes
by 519franco
Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:34 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6
Replies: 40
Views: 14797

Re: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6

KZNSFA4Y wrote:You guys make me laugh.
WHY :aggresive: lol
by 519franco
Fri Nov 18, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: please tell what did this
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

Re: please tell what did this

FIRSTGEER wrote:Possibly thay fraud v6 starter causing metal fatique trying to crank that fraud engine to start. Like the old Lister and Petter diesel engines,they have a hell of a viberation.
haha you funy bt my starter has more horse power and kw than a 4Y
by 519franco
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:12 pm
Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
Topic: Electric Fan
Replies: 5
Views: 2127

Re: Electric Fan

Agreed you may save fuel but no more than a km or 2 on a tank
by 519franco
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:07 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6
Replies: 40
Views: 14797

Re: 4y or Ford 3.0l v6

realy luke THIS http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae192/519franco/318413_2082000536396_1436566456_31657287_1986335207_n.jpg OFFER THIS http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae192/519franco/199702_10150134940889057_844174056_6320746_5509922_n.jpg And the amount of money for a efi and computer you could...
by 519franco
Fri Nov 18, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: please tell what did this
Replies: 7
Views: 1125

please tell what did this

i hope it not movement on my roof dose anyone knw what must be done and what caused it

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by 519franco
Fri Nov 18, 2011 7:18 am
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Sound System
Replies: 7
Views: 1806

Re: Sound System

there anothe radio thats nt that bad for 300
by 519franco
Thu Nov 17, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

fix the body first
by 519franco
Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: Sound System
Replies: 7
Views: 1806

Re: Sound System

just put in a normal radio and put the face under the seat or in the dash. i stay in a area with crime and my bucky sleeps in frount with out walls or gates and they neva broke into it,
by 519franco
Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:21 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Some fun in the mud...
Replies: 33
Views: 3623

Re: Some fun in the mud...

here my fun..

broke two tow straps 3 diffrent bakkies have tried bt lastly had a kinectic strap to get me out off there

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by 519franco
Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Quote"luke you rode my bukkie tell these people what you realy think." Ya ya lots of power and etc but hey THe 4Y does it for me.... :beta: :beta: :boss: :boss: :taunt: :taunt: :tongue: :tongue: :idea: :mrgreen: :applaud: :welcome: :stop: :mexwave: :mexwave: does it realy do it for you so...
by 519franco
Wed Nov 16, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Creepers, leave you guys alone and now see what happens. Its like Landrover and Toyota. :lmao: Franco, another 2 points to check is; 1. Battery, is it ok? Let them check it. 2. Your wiring to the starter +, is it thick enough, is the lug still 100% fine that fasten to the starter? The - wire, thick...
by 519franco
Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Rider wrote:just admit Franco...You like the 4Y !!!! Plenty times YOU Found ON Road DeaD (FORD)
me HUH REMEMBER LAST NIGHT WHO HAD TO FIX YOU FAN
by 519franco
Wed Nov 16, 2011 9:42 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

My bakkie which has a 4Y clocked the milleage and now its sitting on 184 000 WITH the SAME ORIGINAL engine!!! been overhauled once because previous owner cracked two pistons but we didn't know ..we still went off road and drove it home. So we rebuilt her and you saw how she performs boet!!! she jus...
by 519franco
Wed Nov 16, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Well.... is there anything else? 4Y rules the roost, still as popular as the day it was 'invented'! ;) -F_D Yes popular but nt good Correction, my 1st had 489 000km when it was changed to Efi, done another 150 000km then got stolen. correct but the 4y is crap if you going to use it in town as its d...
by 519franco
Tue Nov 15, 2011 11:05 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Well.... is there anything else? 4Y rules the roost, still as popular as the day it was 'invented'! ;) -F_D Yes popular but nt good Much more reliable than Ford-No oil leeks at all oil leaks where my motor has never been washed and it is still red as ever.. but ya i feel sorry for you guys. so jelo...
by 519franco
Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Well.... is there anything else? 4Y rules the roost, still as popular as the day it was 'invented'! ;) -F_D Yes popular but nt good Much more reliable than Ford-No oil leeks at all oil leaks where my motor has never been washed and it is still red as ever.. but ya i feel sorry for you guys. so jelo...
by 519franco
Tue Nov 15, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Family_Dog wrote:Well.... is there anything else? 4Y rules the roost, still as popular as the day it was 'invented'! ;)


-F_D
Yes popular but nt good
by 519franco
Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:46 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

heres a pic of a 4Y :taunt: :taunt:
Yes its strong :lmao: :lmao:
Yes it drinks more than it proforms like its on :beach: :beach:
yes it goes nowhere very very slow :shock2: :shock2:
by 519franco
Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Rider wrote:Thats why my 4Y starts on the turn and runs away while you tryna start yourz :D:
Lukie you know how quick myn starts nw. once u hit into third my speedo will be clocked
by 519franco
Mon Nov 14, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Rider wrote:F.O.R.D Fix or repair daily lol
FORD first on rubish dump cause it towed a 4Y there..

so if any of you guys need a tow there PM me
by 519franco
Sun Nov 13, 2011 6:14 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

jacques kotze wrote:Could be the bendix that is faulty, mine did the same and it turned out to be the bendix. I think it was around R230 - R330 to fix. Was also a Bosch starter.
Could be thanks man
by 519franco
Sun Nov 13, 2011 12:46 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

Rider wrote:hahhahahahaah see what I told you!!!!!! Ford is not lord!!! Toyota engines ARE STRONG mine perfect example :D:
I thing to tell u luke fralyaly..
And luke you know my van
by 519franco
Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:09 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

I know its a toyota and I want that 1
by 519franco
Sun Nov 13, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

I won't eva put in a 4y even if its a efi.
P.S its a bosh starter.
Iam thinking to put the lexus motor and put the toyota covers on it
by 519franco
Sat Nov 12, 2011 11:09 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Re: Starter problems

it is a new 1
by 519franco
Sat Nov 12, 2011 10:20 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Starter problems
Replies: 42
Views: 3282

Starter problems

ive just installed a new starter to my bucky bt now or then when i wana start my bucky it turns alitel the just spins. some say its the solonoid....

I know hitting it and take off the wire will tempery fix it but is there any permanet solution
by 519franco
Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: body swop to fiber..
Replies: 7
Views: 1484

Re: body swop to fiber..

pietpetoors wrote:How much he wants for the fibre body

If you can get a standard body at R16,000 would you think it is a fair price?
standerd body as metal then it is a good price but iam after fibre as i stay at the coast
by 519franco
Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:29 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: body swop to fiber..
Replies: 7
Views: 1484

Re: body swop to fiber..

Thunder02 wrote:Sorry but what is written on your tailgate?

comon neil you know how my bucky looks i dont know what it ses on this fiber behind
by 519franco
Mon Nov 07, 2011 7:52 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: body swop to fiber..
Replies: 7
Views: 1484

body swop to fiber..

i can get a fiber body with interia and roll bar bullbar and sell myn to cover costs. or get a better one later like next year Myn http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae192/519franco/18102011498-1.jpg to buy http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae192/519franco/521.jpg http://i971.photobucket.com/albums...
by 519franco
Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:01 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: shock help needed
Replies: 18
Views: 15453

Re: shock help needed

4x4megaworldpta wrote:Seriously tooo short.
i know if i tack the shocks out my truck becomes higher lol
by 519franco
Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:14 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: shock help needed
Replies: 18
Views: 15453

Re: shock help needed

ok center of hub to fender is 600mm um shackel is 120mm from tip to tip nt the centers. you can see how streatch my shocks are sory my buckie is a bit dirty Shackels http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae192/519franco/06112011511.jpg left side http://i971.photobucket.com/albums/ae192/519franco/061120...
by 519franco
Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:10 pm
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: My baby in the making AKA FRAKENSTEIN
Replies: 78
Views: 25686

Re: Iam new

my angels
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by 519franco
Sun Nov 06, 2011 6:48 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: shock help needed
Replies: 18
Views: 15453

Re: shock help needed

ill check tomarow. when i recieved my bukkie the leafs in the frount were bending the wrong way.

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