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- Thu Jan 11, 2018 4:05 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: My 1985 hilux 4 runner 3y carby needs a new engine .
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10309
Re: My 1985 hilux 4 runner 3y carby needs a new engine .
Update , New China Engine . Now 35000 klms no oil usage but does go very black quick perhaps fuel ? . Electronic dizzy broke , Alternater same Parts from my older original 3 y I fitted in place . All great . Ticking noise is a bit quieter not quiet like the sweet 3y ive had for like ever . Otherwise...
- Thu Jan 11, 2018 3:42 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Ordering Toyota parts from Japan
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6242
Re: Ordering Toyota parts from Japan
Hi Guys , Can get part numbers / Pictures again from this site and compare .
http://jp-carparts.com/toyota/figlist.p ... cartype=27
ps . Vn etc is for my aussie model .
http://jp-carparts.com/toyota/figlist.p ... cartype=27
ps . Vn etc is for my aussie model .
- Wed Nov 30, 2016 10:21 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
Weight Loss Program: A guy calls a company and orders their 5-day, 5lbs weight loss program. The next day, there's a knock on the door and there stands before him a voluptuous, athletic, 19 year old babe dressed in nothing but a pair of Nike running shoes and a sign around her neck.. She introduces ...
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 8:31 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Sat Oct 29, 2016 1:49 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: E10 fuel in 4y engine Boofhead award too me
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1468
Re: E10 fuel in 4y engine Boofhead award too me
Thanks Andy will have a look at level .
- Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:30 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: E10 fuel in 4y engine Boofhead award too me
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1468
Re: E10 fuel in 4y engine Boofhead award too me
Hi Andy , Thanks for reply Unleaded fuel is fine to use in my car . Its the Ethanol blend fuels that aren't good for it . Will run a few tanks of normal unleaded and premium through engine . Have December off will start with new sparkplugs / filters oil etc . Still chugging along just hoping no long...
- Thu Oct 27, 2016 4:39 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: E10 fuel in 4y engine Boofhead award too me
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1468
E10 fuel in 4y engine Boofhead award too me
Hey Guys , Well I've kicked myself enough ok .But need your advice :beg: . Have put a few tanks of e10 e85 when fuel prices raised . At times when going around corners . Or inversed upwards long hills car wants too cut out or runs on like 3 cylinders . have been back on unleaded . Will fill with pre...
- Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:55 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Fri Jul 08, 2016 6:00 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Replacing 3y with 4y copy in sfa 4 runner
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5424
Re: Replacing 3y with 4y copy in sfa 4 runner
Update already over 3 years . I don't do lots klms think abouts 15000klms since fitted . No oil or water issues .
But electronic distributor has been failing intermittedly fitted 31 year old Points Distributor Coil back all fine again . Cheers edit later when I check mileage .
But electronic distributor has been failing intermittedly fitted 31 year old Points Distributor Coil back all fine again . Cheers edit later when I check mileage .
- Sun Sep 06, 2015 1:54 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Thu Sep 03, 2015 11:51 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
WELCOME TOO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD .
- Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:37 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3624
Re: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
Thanks Fellas .
Its nearly spring getting warm days already hit 28 dec today .Loving it .
ps . Have engine immobiliser central locking fitted . Looking at gps tracker for it on another thread . Next year perhaps efi time . Cheers Russell .
Its nearly spring getting warm days already hit 28 dec today .Loving it .
ps . Have engine immobiliser central locking fitted . Looking at gps tracker for it on another thread . Next year perhaps efi time . Cheers Russell .
- Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:52 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Toyota Factory Shocks VS KONI shocks
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1832
Re: Toyota Factory Shocks VS KONI shocks
Id start of trying with extra leafs first . Or if not aways loaded this way would a trailer be an option .
- Mon Aug 24, 2015 11:17 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: GPS car tracker
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1809
Re: GPS car tracker
Thanks Niclemaitre ,
Sounds wise , Do you no of any examples for me too compare .
Sounds wise , Do you no of any examples for me too compare .
- Mon Aug 24, 2015 1:58 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Sun Aug 23, 2015 10:15 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: GPS car tracker
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1809
GPS car tracker
Now that my sfa is in top condition again . Time too upgrade security . I have cental locking and imobilisor but would like some assort of tracking device . These look interesting , just sim card types . Thoughts comments please . Yes I know its Sunday . :shock2: :shock2: :D: :lmao: http://www.jayca...
- Sat Aug 22, 2015 3:10 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:39 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Sat Aug 22, 2015 7:30 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
Who remembers Benny Hill .
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 5:37 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
About time I got back too my favourite pastime . Getting my jokes deleted by the mods .
- Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:32 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3624
Re: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
Friday has arrived , Got car back so far very pleased :clap: . Tech couldn't source new compressor with same pipe fittings so installed land cruiser one and swapped head plate over too suit . Tech did meticulous work took him two / half hours too fix up problem with heater shut off and vent cable . ...
- Wed Aug 19, 2015 11:17 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Condensor fan SFA
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3674
Re: Condensor fan SFA
Thanks Andy , Have been on pain killers not doing wonders for my short term memory computer wise . You helped me again with stuff I just cant manage to remember how to do at the moment . Photos and Google translate . Thank You :thumbup: :thumbup: :D: . For those who need some English :cooldude: .hah...
- Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:57 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Hey Hey ..check out my Rocky!!
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2584
Re: Hey Hey ..check out my Rocky!!
Always like the Daihatsu brand its a shame Toyota stopped it . They were very innovative in vehicles trucks /vans / even cars they made over the years . Nice Rocky by the way .
- Wed Aug 19, 2015 3:32 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: My SFA is almost at a round number
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2236
- Wed Aug 19, 2015 3:22 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Condensor fan SFA
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3674
Re: Condensor fan SFA
Damm wish it was in English . Looks like great job .
- Tue Aug 18, 2015 10:48 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3624
Re: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
Cleaned up ready too go in tomorrow .
- Fri Aug 14, 2015 2:19 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
Star Wars Will Never Be The Same .
- Thu Aug 13, 2015 11:04 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3624
Re: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
Ok will ask him more next Wednesday . Do you know Corolla model for fan unit . Thanks . Half way through this post has picture of corolla will chase up .
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- Thu Aug 13, 2015 4:56 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3624
Re: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
Hi Andy , Went to two air con repair workshop . Have booked in for next Wednesday under sound advice :lmao: .Seems my 4 runner has two air con condensers and very little gap in front of units hard too see in pictures sorry . Tech confident was pleased with this and thinks I wont need extra fan unit ...
- Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:49 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3624
Re: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
Thanks MD ,
They will never take my freedom . Up for trip North December Wet season / health permitting .
They will never take my freedom . Up for trip North December Wet season / health permitting .
- Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:24 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Tue Aug 11, 2015 6:42 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3624
Re: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
Guys will try to see two local repairers tomorrow . Will use the old radar to find the guy that can offer what I want reliability and willing too replace whole lot if necessary to get it . I,m off work with health issue abdominal pains / etc at least two more months . Lucky have plenty of sick pay s...
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:37 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 4:30 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
Thanks Chris .
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 2:58 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
Hey guys where is . Add photos etc gone . No joke will delete this post when I can add pictures again Thanks . oops I cant delete never mind enjoy the jokes .
- Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:29 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3624
Re: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
Thanks Andy , Great advice as always :thumbup: . Will also follow Zepplins sound advice :clap: and not go to air con place before Wednesday or book in before same day for repairs . Have replaced lots of components over years with little /just short term success :surrender: . Be over ten years my las...
- Sun Aug 09, 2015 2:08 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3624
Re: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
hahaha Thanks Zepplin , Yes understand well . lol
- Sat Aug 08, 2015 11:02 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3624
Air Con Replacement Help 1985 4 runner
Hi guys , Winter here in Australia freezing the brass monkeys up a little not that cold but when it goes under 5 dec I feel like an eskimo . Am seriously thinking about getting my air con working again fo summer . This will require near full replacement of components as hasn,t operated in decades no...
- Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:30 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
If you think your girlfriend has a good sense of humour,
try leaving a trail of rose petals leading up to a sink full of dirty dishes
try leaving a trail of rose petals leading up to a sink full of dirty dishes
- Wed Apr 22, 2015 1:43 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
Think I,m getting this way Senior moments . Funny
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwjsrh4qdVk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwjsrh4qdVk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Mon Mar 09, 2015 8:34 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Sat Feb 28, 2015 8:35 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
An old Doberman starts chasing rabbits and before long, discovers that he's lost. Wandering about, he notices a panther heading rapidly in his direction with the intention of having lunch. The old Doberman thinks, "Oh, oh! I'm in it now!" Noticing some bones on the ground close by, he imme...
- Mon Feb 23, 2015 11:08 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Ordering Toyota parts from Japan
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6242
Re: Ordering Toyota parts from Japan
Your Welcome Pieter , For us guys downunder pay no extra duties taxes unless over $1000 aus So is great saving . I was just checking them out for some prices . I always used http://www.toyodiy.com/parts/g_G_1985_TOYOTA_HILUX_YN60RG-MSQ.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; pi...
- Sat Feb 21, 2015 3:03 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Ordering Toyota parts from Japan
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6242
Re: Ordering Toyota parts from Japan
Hi Werner , Will have a look into Gemini jhb. Hi Ben . Havent looked much at usa sources but have used . http://www.amayama.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Last time I order parts they did set up an Aussie warehouse as well but was for fast type vehicles not 1985 4 runn...
- Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:38 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Ordering Toyota parts from Japan
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6242
Ordering Toyota parts from Japan
Hi Guys ,
As for like most of us certain times we can prefer genuine parts . Is South Africa like same as Australia . I find can get genuine part like one third of price by ordering from Japan . Is good if you don't need part straight away . Same for you guys .
As for like most of us certain times we can prefer genuine parts . Is South Africa like same as Australia . I find can get genuine part like one third of price by ordering from Japan . Is good if you don't need part straight away . Same for you guys .
- Sat Feb 21, 2015 10:05 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Replacing 3y with 4y copy in sfa 4 runner
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5424
Re: Replacing 3y with 4y copy in sfa 4 runner
Puzzle nearly fixed over past 18 months or more 5 different mechanics stumped none wanted to remove lifters . They also say retorquing head unnecessary . I drive through a tunnel both ways too work pinging was driving me batty . A few did say possible exhaust . Took it too exhaust place . Told owner...
- Sat Jan 03, 2015 1:59 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 4y to 4ye conversion help!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 7877
Re: 4y to 4ye conversion help!
Oh I totally agree I can never get help with my hilux because its almost forgotten about when I have a totally specific problem..! I'm still having bundles of trouble with this loom :/ Might be just too much for this Aussie to handle :/ really need a full loom diagram with wire colour codes etc bec...
- Thu Dec 25, 2014 4:47 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
A man and his wife were sitting in the living room and he said to her, "Just so as you know, I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some electronic machine and fluids from a bottle. If that ever happens, just pull the electric plug out." His wife got up and unplugged the ...
- Wed Dec 24, 2014 8:34 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Tue Dec 02, 2014 3:52 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Thu Nov 27, 2014 4:03 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Mon Nov 17, 2014 5:01 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
New jets for Australia under trials . Rumour has our PM in back seat .
- Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:20 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Sun Nov 16, 2014 4:18 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
ouch
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:47 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: My 1985 hilux 4 runner 3y carby needs a new engine .
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10309
Re: My 1985 hilux 4 runner 3y carby needs a new engine .
Thanks guys due for oil change . Yes ticking seems not damaging just annoying .
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 11:42 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
- Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:57 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
An old, blind cowboy wanders into an all-girl biker bar by mistake. He finds his way to a bar stool and orders a shot of Jack Daniels. After sitting there for a while, he yells to the bartender, 'Hey, you wanna hear a blonde joke?' The bar immediately falls absolutely silent. In a very deep, husky v...
- Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:48 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Replacing 3y with 4y copy in sfa 4 runner
- Replies: 26
- Views: 5424
Re: Replacing 3y with 4y copy in sfa 4 runner
Torque the head to correct torque setting. The water is what they used to pre start the motors when they off the manufacture line. They dont drain the water off completely and that could have caused the rust that you see. Just flush the motor. Then the ticking noise can be either a lifter that is s...
- Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:34 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: My 1985 hilux 4 runner 3y carby needs a new engine .
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10309
Re: My 1985 hilux 4 runner 3y carby needs a new engine .
Had new 4 y engine for 18 months now about 15000klms .
Only issues had fuel pump gasket leak from new .
Ticking noise when not under load . Have been checked out timing etc . two mechanics say no issue . But have time next month too hopefully fix . Just annoying .
Only issues had fuel pump gasket leak from new .
Ticking noise when not under load . Have been checked out timing etc . two mechanics say no issue . But have time next month too hopefully fix . Just annoying .
- Mon Nov 03, 2014 10:33 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: Joke of the day
- Replies: 3707
- Views: 950215
Re: Joke of the day
The rain was pouring and there was a big puddle in front of the pub. A ragged old man was standing there with a rod and hanging a string into the puddle. A tipsy-looking, curious gentleman came over to him and asked what he was doing. 'Fishing,' the old man said simply. 'Poor old fool,' the gentlema...