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- Fri May 17, 2024 8:59 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: undercarriage rust protection prep
- Replies: 3
- Views: 74
- Wed May 15, 2024 11:42 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: undercarriage rust protection prep
- Replies: 3
- Views: 74
Re: undercarriage rust protection prep
unfortunately he says does not know anyone in his area. He does blast the vehicle himself with air but that just to get dust off.
I'm taking it to Eileen's son Rickus. He has taken over the business from his mom.
https://www.hilux4x4.co.za/wdc/
I'm taking it to Eileen's son Rickus. He has taken over the business from his mom.
https://www.hilux4x4.co.za/wdc/
- Wed May 15, 2024 9:29 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: undercarriage rust protection prep
- Replies: 3
- Views: 74
undercarriage rust protection prep
I'm planning to put some rust protection to undercarriage . to prep to have best application I want to have the undercarriage cleaned as best as possible. I thought steam clean is best. But then i read of someone with jeep having major issues after steam clean. ICU busted or something like that. and...
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 2:20 pm
- Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
- Topic: 2020 gd-6 2.4 DC auto 4x4 poor fuel consumption
- Replies: 2
- Views: 911
Re: 2020 gd-6 2.4 DC auto 4x4 poor fuel consumption
I have the 2016 SR model that comes standard with 225/70/17 steelies. previous owner put on mags with 265/70/17 . I soon change to a more standard 265/65/17. Within like a month. But i do know over on 4x4community, they said that actually big difference. I have alu canopy, 2inch lift, offroad bumper...
- Fri Aug 11, 2023 8:03 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: central locking for corolla
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2538
central locking for corolla
During lockdown my machie had the platkar for engine redo alot longer than normal due to everthing being closed. During this months on standing still the CL unit of the car packed up. He removed the unit to get the doors to open, but now i don't know what CL module was in there. I can just see the c...
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:20 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: tyre size options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1581
Re: tyre size options
So i popped in by local tyre shop this morning. Conveniently this guy open on Sunday morning, so you don't have to rush everything on a Saturday.
Fitted the 265/65/17 onto the standard 17" steelie. Saving me have to fork out a couple of Ronds for another mag rim. Thanks again Pieter
Fitted the 265/65/17 onto the standard 17" steelie. Saving me have to fork out a couple of Ronds for another mag rim. Thanks again Pieter
- Sun Jul 30, 2023 11:15 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Electric Windows
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2037
Re: Electric Windows
For question one, I think it's a safety feature. Winding down with one press does not pose a risk to fingers, but winding up could crush small kiddies fingers and do some damage to adult fingers. Question 2 , my wife's 2008 yaris does have this option for about 30 sec after car switched off. So perh...
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:18 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: tyre size options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1581
Re: tyre size options
Thank Pieter. I'll try to fit the 265/65/17 tyre on that steelie rim before dishing out cash for another mag rim.
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:13 pm
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Black smoke while accelerating and when changing gears on a toyota fortuner 2007 3l d4r
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2114
Re: Black smoke while accelerating and when changing gears on a toyota fortuner 2007 3l d4r
Black smoke = over fueling. 3.0 D4D first suspect would be your injectors.
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:11 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SRX 4x4 Turbo
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1583
Re: SRX 4x4 Turbo
Wow... 555 000km. Is that still the original turbo. If so then it had a good run.
Maybe worth checking the injectors while you at it? I know of the injector issues with the 3.0. I don't think i heard of issues with the 2.5
Maybe worth checking the injectors while you at it? I know of the injector issues with the 3.0. I don't think i heard of issues with the 2.5
- Fri Jul 21, 2023 2:08 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: IFS sunvisors
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1697
Re: IFS sunvisors
i wa actually thinking of cutting of thin metal plate to replace the flimsy plastic backing plate.
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:35 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: tyre size options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1581
Re: tyre size options
Looking at the above comparison, should i rather be looking for a rim to put that 265 on.
with the difference in diamater between the two tyres, does it not mean the bakkie could be a bit lobsided if i have to use the spare?
with the difference in diamater between the two tyres, does it not mean the bakkie could be a bit lobsided if i have to use the spare?
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:26 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: IFS sunvisors
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1697
Re: IFS sunvisors
ja, i see that as a stumbling block as well. looks like a little crown.
Toyota !! always making things difficult. Why not just a normal circlip.
Toyota !! always making things difficult. Why not just a normal circlip.
- Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:24 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: tyre size options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1581
Re: tyre size options
thansk dax, but that site does not tell me if it will fit or not. Just the differences in size and rotational speed. Screenshot 2023-07-12 061800.png originally the bakkie came with 225/70/17 steelies, but previous owner put on the gd6 mags. but spare if still steelie. I do have a 265/65/17 spare, n...
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 2:16 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: tyre size options
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1581
tyre size options
I'm looking for a spare tyre for the hilux. Current spare does not fill me with confidence . Just bought a new set of tyres last year on black friday , so swambo gonna kill me if i spend more on tyres. So scouting around for good second hand one for the spare. Spare wheel has the standard rim, not t...
- Mon Jul 10, 2023 2:10 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: IFS sunvisors
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1697
Re: IFS sunvisors
i'm having the same problem with my 2001 model corolla.
Is it possible to replace only the plastic mounting place or must you buy the entire sun visor?
Is it possible to replace only the plastic mounting place or must you buy the entire sun visor?
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 12:22 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Eish... one of the member's vehicle?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1643
Re: Eish... one of the member's vehicle?
Ja it does look like the door with the sticker came from another vehicle... but that does mean one of the members hilux met with some bad luck :-(
- Fri Jun 30, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Hesitation during driving
- Replies: 60
- Views: 11087
Re: Hesitation during driving
Thabo, does this cords he makes up prevent the leads from pulling off the connector.
No matter how careful i am... those bloody things are hellbent on parting ways
No matter how careful i am... those bloody things are hellbent on parting ways
- Fri Jun 23, 2023 3:07 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Eish... one of the member's vehicle?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1643
Eish... one of the member's vehicle?
Eina, looks a bit worst for wear
- Mon Dec 19, 2022 1:22 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Finally landed one
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3059
Finally landed one
After what was literally years, i landed a galjoen once more. Granted it was undersized, and season closed, it still counts as landing one :D: This is one of the easier fish to catch. Due to it's very close inshore and agressive take nature. But it seems the stocks are so depleted that there is just...
- Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:59 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Spare tyre needed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2550
Spare tyre needed
Anybody have a spare tyre they want to get rid of. I just bought brand new set of tyres, and now see that the spare also smooth. Swambo gonna kill me if i spend another R1000 for a spare. :surrender: Currently , it has the steel rim with 225/70/17. I do have older 265/65/17 tyres laying about , but ...
- Tue Dec 13, 2022 7:48 am
- Forum: 2016 - on - Revo Shape Hilux
- Topic: Tire size in 2016 revo
- Replies: 1
- Views: 960
Re: Tire size in 2016 revo
is going that big not going to mess up you fuel consumption (V6 already eina) and speedo reading. I actually just went the opposite route. Took off new set of 265/70/17 and put on closer to standard 265/65/17. Everyone was saying the 70 profile was very agressive for the 2.4. https://tiresize.com/co...
- Tue Dec 06, 2022 1:21 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: roof rack rails
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2496
- Mon Dec 05, 2022 10:54 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: roof rack rails
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2496
Re: roof rack rails
:D: .. i went to buy the rails on Sat, and it still sitting on the canopy in the garage... not fitted because the buttom part of the rail, where the bolt slides in, is actually not flat on the surface. only the two sides touch the suface. So my fear of rivnuts having gap no longer valid. But i think...
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 12:25 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: roof rack rails
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2496
Re: roof rack rails
i need to run it along the lenght of canopy.
When i put rod holders on i need to move it as far apart as possible, to the front and back to support rods.
Whereas a tent supports would be more in middle of canopy
When i put rod holders on i need to move it as far apart as possible, to the front and back to support rods.
Whereas a tent supports would be more in middle of canopy
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 6:39 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: roof rack rails
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2496
Re: roof rack rails
m8 gonna be too tight.
no other option. go thru the cross pieces and then add aditional L shape supports between the cross pieces
no other option. go thru the cross pieces and then add aditional L shape supports between the cross pieces
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 9:45 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: roof rack rails
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2496
Re: roof rack rails
i was just looking at that dax, perhaps reuse the holes the current rivets made. the little lip on the underneath, that the plate riveted to, is about 10mm wide. I checked M6 bolt and it look like it might work. in this way, there is some support under entire length of the rail. fitting it to the cr...
- Sat Nov 26, 2022 9:37 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: roof rack rails
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2496
Re: roof rack rails
so I'll be going for the 4x4 roof rail. Now to fit. So here we have the top of the canopy. IMG_20221126_211645.jpg length i would need is about 1.4m. but i'm worried about edge of that canopy. it's about 30mm wide. before it start to round off. not sure how wide that base of the rail is. then when w...
- Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:55 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Washing your vehicle ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6388
Re: Washing your vehicle ...
also, are you limited to the sewage attachement by the brand you buy. https://www.4home.co.za/garden-diy/accessories/bosch-drain-cleaner-10m-130-bar-f016800362-detail?gclid=CjwKCAiAvK2bBhB8EiwAZUbP1MjuOIqTeckRAKrzeYRmsgYOJCmtHKPn_jAXy0DOGinOEDev9TNenBoCrFEQAvD_BwE for example will this fit on kacher...
- Thu Nov 24, 2022 12:51 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Washing your vehicle ...
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6388
Re: Washing your vehicle ...
I'm in the market for pressure washer. One that can get into all nooks under the vehicle after playing in sand and mud. OK, mostly sand... you'll know i live by the beach :D: But i'm also looking for one strong enough to occasionally clean out the sewage line. House i bought about 6 years ago, keeps...
- Thu Nov 10, 2022 8:37 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: roof rack rails
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2496
roof rack rails
I would like to add some roof rack rails to the alu canopy WhatsApp Image 2022-09-21 at 08.54.36 (3).jpeg i'm looking at these two options. https://4x4direct.co.za/roof-rack-brackets-and-rails/9080-roof-rack-rail-15-meter-set-of-2.html or https://www.toolcraft.co.za/products/toolcraft-t-track-1-2m?c...
- Mon Oct 31, 2022 2:15 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Canopy hinges and locks
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6740
Re: Canopy hinges and locks
is it possible to remove the barrel from these locks.
I need to clean it out. with q20 and elbow grease they are working now, but they still feel very gritty. wondering if one can remove them, dip in benzene and clean thoroughly?
I need to clean it out. with q20 and elbow grease they are working now, but they still feel very gritty. wondering if one can remove them, dip in benzene and clean thoroughly?
- Thu Oct 27, 2022 11:09 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: OEM Wheel & Tyre Size
- Replies: 8
- Views: 929
Re: OEM Wheel & Tyre Size
I remember back in the day when i still had the SFAs , i read that they actually came out with 195/75/15 as OEM or something very "marie biscuit" like that
- Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:51 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hard to select 1st and 2nd Gear
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1996
Re: Hard to select 1st and 2nd Gear
perhaps the synchro gear for 1st gear shot?
does each gear have it's own synchro?
does each gear have it's own synchro?
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 12:48 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Soft Sand Driving
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2737
Re: Soft Sand Driving
So last night i was chatting to Thabo about my bakkie search. Damn was bad time to sell :cry: anyhow, he mentioned V6 consideration which i have not been blind to. my previous hiluxes were all petrol. Positives for diesel, lighter on fuel, much more understressed engine, but if something breaks Posi...
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:52 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Looking for 2.4 gd6
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3285
Re: Looking for 2.4 gd6
anybody close to toyota Menlyn that can check out hilux for me please. it seems to be the one i'm looking for
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 7:24 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Looking for 2.4 gd6
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3285
Re: Looking for 2.4 gd6
no engine light, error is current and historical... decided to rather give a miss.
and expanded my search to include isuzu as well
and expanded my search to include isuzu as well
- Mon Aug 29, 2022 8:19 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Looking for 2.4 gd6
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3285
Re: Looking for 2.4 gd6
so i found a possible bakkie, but it has P1605 and P1608 errors on the scan already.
easy to fix errors, or rather avoid?
easy to fix errors, or rather avoid?
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:52 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Looking for 2.4 gd6
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3285
Re: Looking for 2.4 gd6
thanks for the feedback thabo... On top of it all, I think you get way more car for your money with the Isuzu. This is exactly why my friend went for the FX4. For the same price he got top of the range ford, as the standard gd6. I have seen one Isuzu already advertised in the eastern cape with the c...
- Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:40 am
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Looking for 2.4 gd6
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3285
Looking for 2.4 gd6
So i just sold the D4D i bought from Riaan 6 years ago. This is the longest i ever kept a vehicle, cause it was such nice drive compared to the previous bakkies i had. But it was time for upgrade. Not really more power needed, but just newer. So i looked at the GD6 prices :shock2: .. oh my hat.. wha...
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 10:36 pm
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: Diabetes... a new healthier life style ...
- Replies: 90
- Views: 35252
Re: Diabetes... a new healthier life style ...
just stumbled on this old thread now. last year Oct , diagnosed with type 2 . Doc just randomly took my sugar, and he looked at me, and say go straight to hospital. Hospital does check... sugar at 30 !! nurse tells me i should be in coma HbA1c / Average 3 month test ... 19!! They start to book me in...
- Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:05 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: RIP - Thunder02
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2628
Re: RIP - Thunder02
Sincere condolences to his family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
May he rest in peace.
- Tue Apr 19, 2022 9:04 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Clucking sound
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1847
Re: Clucking sound
that sound like CV joints?
they normall make clucking sound when turning.
no 4x4 engaged, CV not working... so therefore no sound?
they normall make clucking sound when turning.
no 4x4 engaged, CV not working... so therefore no sound?
- Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:05 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: What is it worth?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2488
Re: What is it worth?
about 10 yrs ago i sold mine for R95K... over 200K om the clock. bought it for R85K :D: today you struggle to find decent one for R95K. where in the world is a vehicle an appreciating asset. lekka if you wanting to sell... terrible if you looking to buy but i do think it's a consequence of the ridic...
- Tue Sep 07, 2021 8:23 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Removing Alternator 2.5 / 3.0 D4D
- Replies: 36
- Views: 8340
Re: Removing Alternator 2.5 / 3.0 D4D
so my alternator also gave up... took it out to repair at sparky..
but in the process had to remove one idler pulley else top alternator nut would not come out.
but when i put it back.. and refitted the idler puller... not sure how tight to make it... could one overtighten this pulley?
but in the process had to remove one idler pulley else top alternator nut would not come out.
but when i put it back.. and refitted the idler puller... not sure how tight to make it... could one overtighten this pulley?
- Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:34 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Timing belt D4d
- Replies: 1
- Views: 790
Re: Timing belt D4d
every 150 000 km. the engine light on dash will light up when that mileage reached to indicate replacement needed.
- Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:54 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Central Locking Misbehaving
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1011
- Mon Apr 12, 2021 8:40 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: My new wheels
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2416
Re: My new wheels
Congrats
May she give you many happy miles ahead.
it's a hilux... ofcourse she will
May she give you many happy miles ahead.
it's a hilux... ofcourse she will
- Tue Mar 23, 2021 8:21 pm
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: Replacing battery on my Jump Start 900?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8469
Re: Replacing battery on my Jump Start 900?
My brother in law gave me one of these laying about but he lost charger.
What the specs of charger i can use?.
Im assuming any DC charger with right volts/amp will do?
What the specs of charger i can use?.
Im assuming any DC charger with right volts/amp will do?
- Tue Dec 29, 2020 5:55 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Toyota Warranty
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2975
Re: Toyota Warranty
You correct there Oom Andy. I read article recently that they are planning to implement this change. But it may take a few months to iron out all the fine print... ie I'm sure it does not include your uncle the mechanic who actually works for toyota that would have most likely service you car at the...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 3:36 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Camping Wood choices
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7828
Re: Camping Wood choices
I'm on the wood hunting trail again... my 1000pc every 5 years :surrender: ... LOL... yes i know that very weak. I've settle on Black wattle. Rooikrans prices has just gone crazy recently. And about 2 weeks ago i braaied with last of my rooikrans. I still ended up adding coals to it ... it was fairl...
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:18 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2011 Vigo Speed control
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1049
- Thu Oct 01, 2020 10:40 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2011 Vigo Speed control
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1049
Re: 2011 Vigo Speed control
R7700 ....
a while back it was still in the reason of R2/3K ???
maybe that the ebay ones i was looking at.
Is the ebay ones any good?
a while back it was still in the reason of R2/3K ???
maybe that the ebay ones i was looking at.
Is the ebay ones any good?
- Fri Sep 18, 2020 11:41 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Lpg
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2531
Re: Lpg
I had LPG conversion done to my 2.2 hilux some while ago. But it was done with duel fuel in mind. In South Africa LPG not so freely available, so i had to keep the option switch to petrol when LPG runs out. Quick google of that motor it looks like it carb motor. That makes things easier. What i ende...
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:17 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Matroosberg 4x4 route
- Replies: 6
- Views: 16712
Re: Matroosberg 4x4 route
Eish guys. I put the hilux name to shame this weekend. We booked in to Matroosberg reserve this weekend. Been planning this year after year, but snow and our schedule never coincides. Last week Monday I checked the predicted -12deg weather and booked.. rain or shine we going. Good thing we did... we...
- Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:55 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Cleaning of Throttle Bodies on Electrically Injected Engines
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3058
Re: Cleaning of Throttle Bodies on Electrically Injected Engines
Is that from the official manual Oom Andy ??
- Fri May 29, 2020 9:54 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Cleaning of Throttle Bodies on Electrically Injected Engines
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3058
Re: Cleaning of Throttle Bodies on Electrically Injected Engines
Eish... i was hoping it just a easy fix like cleaning maf sensor. I also agree, it's as if the ECU takes a second to register the load before adjusting fuel, and by then revs too low and you left looking like noob behind the wheel. I think both those vehicles are underpowered. Yaris engine just gene...
- Fri May 29, 2020 9:35 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Cleaning of Throttle Bodies on Electrically Injected Engines
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3058
Re: Cleaning of Throttle Bodies on Electrically Injected Engines
I'm thinking of cleaning the MAF sensor on my wife's 2008 yaris, and my dad 2005 140i corolla. Both seem to be suffering from same problem... on pull away, the engine just wants to stall. Now i know it's not me being a learner driver :D: Over all my years of driving, i've just experienced this with ...
- Wed May 27, 2020 9:08 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Rough idle 2012 3.0 D4D auto
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3312
Re: Rough idle 2012 3.0 D4D auto
so from this I'm assuming it has something to do with auto box.
maybe the gearbox oils (is it some sort of viscous oils i'm geussing) that not good anymore and when heats up... it's trying to exgange the clutch
- Wed May 27, 2020 8:56 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Rough idle 2012 3.0 D4D auto
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3312
Re: Rough idle 2012 3.0 D4D auto
is that something different to the suction control valve?
I had my SCV replaced after machie plugged in laptop and saw some variances in the pressure or something like that.
No rough idling though. Just a precautionary thing.