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- Thu Jan 16, 2020 5:38 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Help and advice PLEASE
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1879
Re: Help and advice PLEASE
Firstly, Welcome to the Forum. Secondly, I am not even an Appy mechanic, but, I have read posts where these vehicles go into limp mode, because, The Catalytic Converters get clogged up. This should not be the case with you driving long distances from Mariental to Windhoek and to Cape Town and back w...
- Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:53 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Nuut...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3583
Re: Nuut...
Welkom Chris,
Met watter perd ry jy...
Met watter perd ry jy...
- Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:58 pm
- Forum: Toyopet and Toyota Stout
- Topic: 1963 Toyopet Stout
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3253
Re: 1963 Toyopet Stout
Very hardy vehicle, with a very hard suspension and under powered as were the vehicles of that era...
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 11:12 am
- Forum: Namibia
- Topic: Lost property in Namibia
- Replies: 10
- Views: 20540
Re: Lost property in Namibia
No Problem Andy...
- Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:43 am
- Forum: Namibia
- Topic: Lost property in Namibia
- Replies: 10
- Views: 20540
Re: Lost property in Namibia
Hi Andy, where there is a will there is a way. If it is to help a forum member, a plan will be made... If you can find out exactly where the trailer is, I will be in the vicinity during May, but may not be driving the exact track/road that they used/where the trailer is. We tend to move off the tour...
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 11:35 am
- Forum: Namibia
- Topic: Lost property in Namibia
- Replies: 10
- Views: 20540
Re: Lost property in Namibia
So tell him to contact owner through registration, Or,
If he needs assistance, then he can tell us to assist & he can verify ownership around the found property...
If he needs assistance, then he can tell us to assist & he can verify ownership around the found property...
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:45 am
- Forum: General House Keeping
- Topic: Ventilation/Aircon
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6547
Re: Ventilation/Aircon
Welcome to the Forum Jacques.
Thanks for the reply to Marc's question.
Handy man to have around, that knows his way around electronics...
Thanks for the reply to Marc's question.
Handy man to have around, that knows his way around electronics...
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 8:40 am
- Forum: Namibia
- Topic: Lost property in Namibia
- Replies: 10
- Views: 20540
Re: Lost property in Namibia
Hi Andy, The Poster on the Hilux Face Book Page, Does he have a picture of the trailer, or The registration number, which was what I would be looking at in the picture. In that way we could trace the owner, to get something of his back to him. Big loss, but maybe he could have done some type of reco...
- Sat Dec 28, 2019 3:17 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 4 Low Range Gear Selection
- Replies: 2
- Views: 871
Re: 4 Low Range Gear Selection
The gear change will work as long as you are not riding your clutch to pull off in 3rd gear (Depends on the incline and how thick the mud is).
Using the handbrake a little to get started can also prevent unnecessary wheel spin ...
Using the handbrake a little to get started can also prevent unnecessary wheel spin ...
- Tue Dec 24, 2019 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 96 SFA 2,4 Diesel 4x4 - Worth Restoring??
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3361
Re: 96 SFA 2,4 Diesel 4x4 - Worth Restoring??
Hi Petri,
Welcome to this Forum.
There is a place in Pretoria, that has all Toyota spares.
I do not know the name, but any reasonable panel-beater, would use them,
so would know who they are. Probably insurers as well, as scrapped vehicle would be sent there.
Hope you come right...
Welcome to this Forum.
There is a place in Pretoria, that has all Toyota spares.
I do not know the name, but any reasonable panel-beater, would use them,
so would know who they are. Probably insurers as well, as scrapped vehicle would be sent there.
Hope you come right...
- Thu Dec 19, 2019 6:24 am
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: E/ Cape 2019 YE GTG
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9120
Re: E/ Cape 2019 YE GTG
I know and only the pieces that remain under water will last a bit longer, but those that get more oxygen above the waterline, ill disappear at a much faster rate...
- Wed Dec 18, 2019 5:26 pm
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: E/ Cape 2019 YE GTG
- Replies: 39
- Views: 9120
Re: E/ Cape 2019 YE GTG
Thanks for all that posted.
Looks as though everyone had a good time.
No photos of the Jacaranda, would interest those who want to go there in future...
Looks as though everyone had a good time.
No photos of the Jacaranda, would interest those who want to go there in future...
- Thu Dec 12, 2019 9:23 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Tyres size options
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1803
Re: Tyres size options
Hi Edge I also drive with a camper on the back, like your one (just seen the photo ) the extended version, and yes was loaded in 3rd gear low (diff lock Not engaged) engine lost power, changed into 2nd ...too late. These tyres only done 13.000 km so i will just wear then down and change to slightly...
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 5:11 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Tyres size options
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1803
Re: Tyres size options
When Driving 50 km from home, the bigger tyres with the bigger footprint would be fine. The only problem, when you are over landing, you are driving long distances to use the longer profile, once in a blue moon. The bigger tyres will slightly increase your consumption over the whole trip - as they w...
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:46 am
- Forum: Eastern Cape
- Topic: Da Kei Rally 2019
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4417
Re: Da Kei Rally 2019
Looks like a good time was had by all...
- Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:44 am
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: This Forbidden Tacoma Diesel Is The Truck You Want, But Toyota Won't Build!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2545
Re: This Forbidden Tacoma Diesel Is The Truck You Want, But Toyota Won't Build!
Yes Eric, I agree. Exactly why I bought the D-4D 3.0 Diesel nine years ago...
- Tue Oct 29, 2019 12:31 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Spookspruit 4x4 Trail: 22 - 24 November 2019
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6742
Re: Spookspruit 4x4 Trail: 22 - 24 November 2019
You would have to sleep in the back Andy.
When I fetch the keys to go, then Vivienne is already sitting in the vehicle...
When I fetch the keys to go, then Vivienne is already sitting in the vehicle...
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 1:43 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: Spookspruit 4x4 Trail: 22 - 24 November 2019
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6742
Re: Spookspruit 4x4 Trail: 22 - 24 November 2019
Little bit far from the eastern cape...
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:46 am
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Prado S95 VX Bumper question
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4762
Re: Prado S95 VX Bumper question
Was thinking on the lines of a "bumper Support" as well.
You ill be amazed at what vibration can break, especially if only spot welded...
You ill be amazed at what vibration can break, especially if only spot welded...
- Tue Oct 22, 2019 8:40 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Oom Thys
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4524
Re: Oom Thys
...and so say all of ussss.
Give it horns...
Give it horns...
- Thu Oct 17, 2019 1:43 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 2019 in review.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7916
Re: 2019 in review.
"Hi Ricky, We did that last year and 3 people turned up." I think that sometimes we try to measure our worth on the crowd we can draw. I mentioned that I attended a function on my own (with SWAMBO). I must also add that it was great and we really enjoyed ourselves. We met other like minded...
- Tue Oct 15, 2019 2:05 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 2019 in review.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7916
Re: 2019 in review.
Camping and 4X4 driving are similar in the fact that most participants will gladly share their knowledge. For the uninformed, it is difficult to judge who the smart jacks are and who has the knowledge. If someone tries to force you or ridicules you, when you are unsure, BEWARE. They want to see you ...
- Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:07 am
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 2019 in review.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7916
Re: 2019 in review.
You are on the mark Ricky. It was not a snide remark on you, but just a way of saying that an outing need not cost an arm and a leg, so we need not find excuses not to do something. I am not saying that you are a youngster or like me. The sleeping on the sand was done on the beaches around our coast...
- Mon Oct 14, 2019 5:29 pm
- Forum: Gauteng
- Topic: 2019 in review.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 7916
Re: 2019 in review.
I agree with most of what has been said here. I am also known to call a spade a shovel, so can view my opinion when I feel the need. My position is that I travel quite a bit, so I will view a lot of things, including the outings in the Western Cape & OFS, but can only get actively involved in th...
- Wed Sep 25, 2019 8:56 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New to the forum
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7434
Re: New to the forum
Still a bit stiff I presume, but nearly run in...
- Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:49 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New to the forum
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7434
Re: New to the forum
Hi Mitch,
Welcome back.
You have a great vehicle which is not easily beaten on reliability.
What is the current mileage?
Welcome back.
You have a great vehicle which is not easily beaten on reliability.
What is the current mileage?
- Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:28 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Goodbye FJ Cruiser - Hello TJ Cruiser
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3516
Re: Goodbye FJ Cruiser - Hello TJ Cruiser
Agree with Eric on this one. It probably leaks oil as well...
- Thu Aug 29, 2019 8:25 pm
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Namibië 2019
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5409
Re: Namibië 2019
Hallo Hennie, All Border Posts have restrictions on everything/anything you take into that country. 1 Case of beer, 01 1 bottle wine or 1 bottle spirits etc pp Meat, usually about 25 kg - unless there is out break of Foot & Mouth Disease Also check on Bird Flu - if an outbreak has occurred no bi...
- Sat Jul 20, 2019 11:10 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Moz/Mal/Zam trip - A dream come true.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14494
Re: Moz/Mal/Zam trip - A dream come true.
No problem Andy...
- Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:11 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Moz/Mal/Zam trip - A dream come true.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14494
Re: Moz/Mal/Zam trip - A dream come true.
Het hom dit meegedeel toe ek die goed vir hom oorhandig het. Hulle het sommer kom kuier toe hy die goed kom haal het...
- Thu Jul 18, 2019 7:34 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Moz/Mal/Zam trip - A dream come true.
- Replies: 43
- Views: 14494
Re: Moz/Mal/Zam trip - A dream come true.
Hallo Hennie en Sonja, Bly julle is veilig terrug. Het Andy vandag gesien, wat my vertel het dat jou trip op die Forum geplaas is. Hom sommer die fuel additive gegee. Ek is baie beindruk oor die plaasing van die verslag in Engels en dat dit so gou gedoen is. Baie mooi, nou kan die internationale lee...
- Fri Jul 12, 2019 4:00 pm
- Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Owning a Prado. Pro's and Cons.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9142
Re: Owning a Prado. Pro's and Cons.
Firstly, (I am no expert, so take everything I say with a pinch of salt) you give no indication on what the vehicle is to be used for. If carting kids to school, get a golf or a tazz. If for trails, these vehicles have a lot of Tupperware. If for over landing, you can expect to hear a lot more creak...
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:57 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 23 - 25 August 2019 Lake Eland Trip
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1440
Re: 23 - 25 August 2019 Lake Eland Trip
Hallo Hendrik,
Ons is terrug en sal oor daai tydberk seker by Fairlands, net buite Ramsgate wees vir ongveer 'n maand.
Ons SAL beskikbaar wees vir die naweek.
My epos is
edgew60atgmaildotcom
om die naweek te bespreek.
Groete,
Edge
Ons is terrug en sal oor daai tydberk seker by Fairlands, net buite Ramsgate wees vir ongveer 'n maand.
Ons SAL beskikbaar wees vir die naweek.
My epos is
edgew60atgmaildotcom
om die naweek te bespreek.
Groete,
Edge
- Sun Jun 09, 2019 11:06 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Killarney 4x4 Trip and Camping
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3862
Re: Killarney 4x4 Trip and Camping
Also looks very nice there Hendrik, but a lot of water and mud...
- Sat Jun 08, 2019 10:02 am
- Forum: Route Planning questions/discussions
- Topic: Lake Eland Nature Reserve 4x4 trail and camping
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3564
Re: Lake Eland Nature Reserve 4x4 trail and camping
Looks great, but we will be leaving for an over border excursion on this week-end and will only be in your area in August, 2019. If you have little or no interest, then I would be interested to join you at this venue sometime in mid August. If you are interested for August, then my contact details a...
- Mon Jun 03, 2019 3:52 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Alu Canopy en Eie krag
- Replies: 94
- Views: 25513
Re: Alu Canopy en Eie krag
Julle moet nou minder saamry, nie meer nie...
- Sun Jun 02, 2019 8:03 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Alu Canopy en Eie krag
- Replies: 94
- Views: 25513
Re: Alu Canopy en Eie krag
Mooi Hennie. Kon jy die wasmasjien nie op die onderste rak gekry het nie?
Die boonste rak moet nou die gewig dra, en die "center of gravity", is nou net bietjie hoer...
Die boonste rak moet nou die gewig dra, en die "center of gravity", is nou net bietjie hoer...
- Thu May 16, 2019 2:11 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Alu Canopy en Eie krag
- Replies: 94
- Views: 25513
Re: Alu Canopy en Eie krag
Hulle se dis prastig om te snorkel in die meere, so het maar voorsienning gemaak. Dit behoort daar warmder te wees as by die Dooie See, waar jy swem, sowel as beter uitsig. Miskien nie so gesond nie. Jy het ook jou BRAAI kwota VERRRR oorskry, Jy weet mos, meng jou met die semels, en die varke vreet ...
- Wed May 15, 2019 10:29 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Alu Canopy en Eie krag
- Replies: 94
- Views: 25513
Re: Alu Canopy en Eie krag
Hennie, Ek glo die setup gaan baie beter werk. Daar is nou ook minder goed wat kan breek, en klere is nader en makliker om by te kom. Waar kom die wasmasjien? Het jy een gekry? Wil nie sien dat arme Sonja, julle afdag moet gebruik, net om wasgoed te doen nie. So veel makliker om elke dag, net daai d...
- Mon May 13, 2019 4:32 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Alu Canopy en Eie krag
- Replies: 94
- Views: 25513
Re: Alu Canopy en Eie krag
Lyk baie mooi Hennie, Ek glo nou dat dit baie beter gaan werk. Ek neem aan dat die gereedskap na agter - binne geskuif word. Wat van die stoele. Indien ek hier kommentaar kan lewer, sal ek voorstel, dat jy 'n laai bou, Wat onder die dak kom van agter, met 'n "hindge" agter - na die voorkan...
- Sun May 12, 2019 9:44 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Uneven drive on cold mornings
- Replies: 3
- Views: 989
Re: Uneven drive on cold mornings
I see there are limited choices here to solve the problem.
Is the electronic choke working when the vehicle is cold (does it idle higher than normal)?
If not, it will be inclined to splutter until it warms up....
Is the electronic choke working when the vehicle is cold (does it idle higher than normal)?
If not, it will be inclined to splutter until it warms up....
- Fri May 10, 2019 10:24 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Metal on metal noise, Hilux 3.0 2010, double cab 4x4
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3803
Re: Metal on metal noise, Hilux 3.0 2010, double cab 4x4
Suspension bushes maybe...
- Thu May 09, 2019 2:45 pm
- Forum: Free State
- Topic: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11793
Re: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
Tikwe will be fine.
Be nice meeting you as well.
Listen for my call...
Be nice meeting you as well.
Listen for my call...
- Wed May 08, 2019 2:19 pm
- Forum: Free State
- Topic: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11793
Re: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
PM returned, so Tikwe it is, unless you can recommend another venue...
- Tue May 07, 2019 8:25 am
- Forum: Free State
- Topic: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11793
Re: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
Hi Shane, How loudly must I shout for you to hear me? If you will come over, I will be there, so don't let me down, and I won't let you down. If you let me down, I loose a day, you lose nothing, otherwise I'll just go straight on to Parys, but only leave from East London the next day. PM me your Cel...
- Sun May 05, 2019 2:50 pm
- Forum: Free State
- Topic: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11793
Re: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
"Johan I agree. So lets give it a couple of weeks. I want to see if I can shuffle some weekends around and maybe Haboob can join us?" Hi Shane/Johan, Thanks a lot for the thought, but please do not try to accommodate me. I will be overloaded at the beginning of an over-land trip, when I pa...
- Fri May 03, 2019 10:07 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2000 Hilux 2400D (2L) SWB
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1781
Re: 2000 Hilux 2400D (2L) SWB
Hoop jy kry baie genotvolle km op jou nuwe projec.
Kyk gerus na die "timing belt/chain".
Gewoonweg word dit op 150 000 km gedoen.
Miskien was dit nie op die laaste 150 000 km gedoen nie.
Groot skade indien dit breek...
Kyk gerus na die "timing belt/chain".
Gewoonweg word dit op 150 000 km gedoen.
Miskien was dit nie op die laaste 150 000 km gedoen nie.
Groot skade indien dit breek...
- Wed May 01, 2019 11:35 am
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New hilux from the Garden Route
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3891
Re: New hilux from the Garden Route
Hope you have many safe & happy km's...
- Wed May 01, 2019 11:34 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Proverbs, paste your favorites.
- Replies: 216
- Views: 37608
Re: Proverbs, paste your favorites.
You can only cut something shorter, not longer - Wade Geer
The "short cut" is the longest (in time), more scenic and interesting route.
Something that is better than what you have, is not necessary the BEST...
The "short cut" is the longest (in time), more scenic and interesting route.
Something that is better than what you have, is not necessary the BEST...
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 4:54 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hilux Vigo Armadillo Tonnue Cover
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1414
Re: Hilux Vigo Armadillo Tonnue Cover
I would pay 60 - 70 % of the new price...
- Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:42 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Uiteindelik...
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5062
Re: Uiteindelik...
Lyk baie mooi.
Model en km lesing?...
Model en km lesing?...
- Sun Apr 21, 2019 10:35 am
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: Conqueror Courage?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15094
Re: Conqueror Courage?
Great to hear and that you are happy with your acquisition...
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 11:12 am
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: Conqueror Courage?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 15094
Re: Conqueror Courage?
Shane, have you purchased your trailer yet? If you have, we (I) would like to know what you decided on. If not, I would strongly recommend that you look at all the alternatives you can get. It is much better looking longer and getting what you want (and what meets your needs), as opposed to the firs...
- Fri Apr 19, 2019 10:51 am
- Forum: Free State
- Topic: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11793
Re: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
"Sorry Haboob, i tried to see if I have an open weekend early in June but no joy. Would have been great to meet you!": No problem, was not expecting you to change the dates, just for my convenience. A whole Province or even part of one, cannot jump to the tunes of an outsider, who is just ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:51 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Tyre Size - 2019 Hilux 2.8 GD6
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3560
Re: Tyre Size - 2019 Hilux 2.8 GD6
I do not know what your vehicle is currently being used for, but, If you intent using it for over landing to our neighbors up north, then, This should already get the warning lights flickering. If these tyres cannot be obtained in RSA, you are less likely to get them over our borders. If the vehicle...
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 12:01 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Planning our Mozambique trip
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11673
Re: Planning our Mozambique trip
Hi Tim,
If you have Tracks4Africa Maps, it gives camping facilities at Pomeme...
If you have Tracks4Africa Maps, it gives camping facilities at Pomeme...
- Wed Apr 03, 2019 11:51 am
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Great thanks to MIKEM
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4125
Re: Great thanks to MIKEM
Wag in Spanning...
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:30 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: Great thanks to MIKEM
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4125
Re: Great thanks to MIKEM
Lyk baie mooi Hennie.
Nou waar is al die ander veranderings...
Nou waar is al die ander veranderings...
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:28 pm
- Forum: Free State
- Topic: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11793
Re: Calling all Free Staters (and anyone else interested)
Gaai eers begin Junie in daai omgewing wees...
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:27 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: My New Hilux
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4187
Re: My New Hilux
Lyk baie MOOI.
Iets om oor trots te wees...
Iets om oor trots te wees...