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- Tue Nov 19, 2019 4:44 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Reputable Toyota mechanic near the South Peninsula (Cape Town)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1449
Re: Reputable Toyota mechanic near the South Peninsula (Cape Town)
or Mace in Kirstenhof/ Tokai also offer good service
- Wed Jun 12, 2019 10:09 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: V6 VVTi Filter
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2129
Re: V6 VVTi Filter
i heard the same thing from my buddy just last night on his run x 180,
- Fri Nov 30, 2018 11:40 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Beautiful 1991 SFA 2200 4Y 4x4 D/C--Keep OR Re-Sell?--(with pics)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3687
Re: SOLD--Beautiful 1991 SFA 2200 4Y 4x4 D/C--Keep OR Re-Sell?--(with pics)
Hi All, Just to let you know. The vehicle is now sold to a guy in Zambia, who will be importing it soon. It clocked over to 90 000km this morning -- as I was on the way to have seat covers, a canvas hunting rail cover and a canvas winch cover, manufactured for the new owner. (I have already collect...
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 3:14 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Reverse camera
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3481
Re: Reverse camera
Stampie, any camera would do, they about R300 from Soundmatch or similiar sound shop.
Which radio did you get, the one with 2 knobs or the earlier spec radio , not sure about the update tho
Which radio did you get, the one with 2 knobs or the earlier spec radio , not sure about the update tho
- Fri Jul 13, 2018 11:07 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: OPSOEK NA CARRYBOY CANOPY
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1355
- Mon May 07, 2018 9:46 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Hilux headlight warning buzzer - How To DIY
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4903
Re: Hilux headlight warning buzzer - How To DIY
Thanks for this Im going to do with with my sisters Tazz
- Tue Apr 10, 2018 9:20 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 3RZ Injectors
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1834
Re: 3RZ Injectors
I also had to replace no3 on my 3rz hilux, tried all over and the agents was the only option. Everyone looked as me as if I was mad looking for those things "cause they never break". but turned out when cold the injector would go open circuit hence miss firing and not reading the signal fr...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 9:11 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Stuck transfer case filler plug
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2030
Re: Stuck transfer case filler plug
happy days, glad you came right.
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:30 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Stuck transfer case filler plug
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2030
Re: Stuck transfer case filler plug
get an impact socket if you can the points seem to be sharper
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:32 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Stuck transfer case filler plug
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2030
Re: Stuck transfer case filler plug
have you tried hitting a smaller hex socket on it? rather than the multipoint socket.
- Wed Mar 07, 2018 1:15 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Vigo S/C vs D/C chassis differences
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2833
Re: Vigo S/C vs D/C chassis differences
nice a single cab V6........
maybe try and play with toyodiy if the part numbers of the chassis are the same,
maybe try and play with toyodiy if the part numbers of the chassis are the same,
- Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:36 am
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: 2000 Hilux 2.7 4x4 Supercharger remove or repair
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4561
Re: 2000 Hilux 2.7 4x4 Supercharger remove or repair
have you tried Allan Venter AEW auto, 072 129 1160 also in Brackenfell.
- Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:26 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Water storage
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3208
Re: Water storage
Thys i'll buy your tanks then......
- Fri Feb 02, 2018 10:10 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: Henties 2017 - competition
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5181
Re: Henties 2017 - competition
Nice Namibia a great place we were there for the first time, over december, Swakop and to the South. Really beautiful piece of the world and really nice people. Shaakir, from my experiance depending fuel price but budget on R2 a kilometer and campsites all roughly charge R180-R200 per person per nig...
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:04 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 16" black steel wheels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2061
Re: 16" black steel wheels
no problem, just not a sir tho ; )
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 9:58 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 16" black steel wheels
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2061
Re: 16" black steel wheels
Sven, try R and D brackenfell I know they sell them (R850 each or so), also try 1st alignment center, Johan Viljoen.
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:39 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Holidays - Xmas & New Years
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2976
Re: Holidays - Xmas & New Years
: ) thanks Mark, but if the Atlantic doesnt switch on maybe, Transkei/South Coast doesnt sound like a bad idea.
- Wed Nov 22, 2017 9:02 am
- Forum: Fortuner
- Topic: Best pricing for tyres in CT currently
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2419
Re: Best pricing for tyres in CT currently
Eikestad Fitment center Stellenbosch or L&Z Best Drive Maitland, I found both places prices really good there.
- Fri Nov 17, 2017 3:20 pm
- Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
- Topic: Refurbishing old 4x4 Hilux in Cape Town
- Replies: 25
- Views: 9768
Re: Refurbishing old 4x4 Hilux in Cape Town
Alex, did you come right this is very unlike Allen, I come out of the southern suburbs to take my bakkie to him so I trust his work
- Thu Nov 16, 2017 3:17 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Holidays - Xmas & New Years
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2976
Re: Holidays - Xmas & New Years
Thinking of the same, trip to Namibia but very swell dependent.
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 12:12 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3360
Re: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
mileage extras, pics? might be a nice replacement for my 2.7!
- Fri Sep 08, 2017 11:30 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3360
Re: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
Jacques, what you selling your legend 40 for?
- Thu Aug 31, 2017 3:06 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3360
Re: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
Koop maar n cruiser......... single cab en bruin ; )
- Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:23 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3360
Re: Opsoek na n Nuwe Bruin Kleurige 2,8 4x4 S/C
Hi Jacques try Toyota Tokai in die Kaap daar staan a paar daar.
- Sun May 07, 2017 4:19 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Replacing SFA front leaf springs
- Replies: 27
- Views: 5766
Re: Replacing SFA front leaf springs
Good to hear. Don't Friday night I removed a egr valve which I calculated 30 min to remove and replace. Dam thing took 3 hrs. ......
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Mods
- Topic: 32" tyres on a Vigo
- Replies: 11
- Views: 9037
Re: 32" tyres on a Vigo
Hi George, from a buddy's vigo, 32 x 11.5 x 15's did scrape, 265 x 75 x 16 did not scrape (also 32" in diameter but narrower) these are without a lift, the 265 x 75 x 16 looked very nice with a black steel wheel, from his feedback he didn't really experience any significant fuel increase or pow...
- Sat Jan 28, 2017 3:26 pm
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Atlantis dunes - 19 Feb 2017
- Replies: 39
- Views: 8965
Re: Atlantis dunes - 19 Feb 2017
Would of like to have joined but will be away for work that weekend. ....
- Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:00 pm
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6905
Re: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras
Rattle snake my bad. I just bought the camera and fitted it to my lc 76 worth the standard radio screen. Night vision is good and the colour lines are also there. Do you need the whole setup or just the camera.
- Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:15 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6905
Re: Aftermarket rear view/reverse cameras
I bought mine from soundmatch 500 bucks quality is good also
- Fri Jan 20, 2017 7:15 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hilux V6 Revo or Cruiser V6 DC?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 6615
Re: Hilux V6 Revo or Cruiser V6 DC?
Nice choice I would go for the lc you got a comfortable FJ already and I think new list price lc is cheaper than revo
- Sun Jan 15, 2017 2:16 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: IFS Questions
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2597
Re: IFS Questions
Classic we had 3 2.7s all with that whine. .....
- Thu Jan 12, 2017 12:43 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: tent type material suppliers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2613
Re: tent type material suppliers
Thanks Tertius!!!!!, this place is actually on my way to work.
- Wed Jan 11, 2017 9:17 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: tent type material suppliers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2613
Re: tent type material suppliers
Just as long as it's green. ...even olive green
- Wed Jan 11, 2017 2:34 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: tent type material suppliers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2613
Re: tent type material suppliers
thanks guys, the purpose of my awning will just be shade not really to beat the west coast wind or the elements, got the canvas gazebo for that.
- Wed Jan 11, 2017 11:33 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: tent type material suppliers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2613
tent type material suppliers
Happy new years guys, hope everyone had a great vacation.
Who in the Cape sells nylon/polyester tent like material im looking at embarking on my 270 awning project again.
Just want to use a light "waterproofish" material, to keep the weight down.
Thanks
Who in the Cape sells nylon/polyester tent like material im looking at embarking on my 270 awning project again.
Just want to use a light "waterproofish" material, to keep the weight down.
Thanks
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:55 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: More RELIABLE oomph for a 2700i Lux - What's best??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6875
Re: More RELIABLE oomph for a 2700i Lux - What's best??
Oom Petri, just a freeflow doesnt really do anything other than sound good, i fitted one to each 3 2.7's i had/have those bakkies just leave them standard and stick to 30" tyres for best performance.
- Mon Oct 03, 2016 9:00 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: DIY Awning
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7704
Re: DIY Awening
No thats a solid frame, nice work
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 2:48 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: DIY project 270 awning
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7793
Re: DIY project 270 awning
no update at all, the frame and project is shelved at the moment, you welcome to have it as it is in the pic.
Ismail
Ismail
- Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:59 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2700 i Vibration on Pullaway - What is it??
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4447
Re: 2700 i Vibration on Pullaway - What is it??
How old is the new clutch. Had similar issue after 1000km it went away but I also found a cracked mounting on the bellhousing which I replaced.problem went away. So my problem was really 2 fold but an easy fix
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:35 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: sensors on the 2003 IFS 2.7
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1228
Re: sensors on the 2003 IFS 2.7
Ok thanks will check it out
- Wed Sep 14, 2016 3:25 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: sensors on the 2003 IFS 2.7
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1228
sensors on the 2003 IFS 2.7
Guys, where does all the sensors sit that could be cleaned on this engine, maf or map, airflow etc, what ever to look for. Reason is some mornings the bakkie starts but misses abit with the engine light coming on, give it a few more minutes the light goes off, water oil etc are all good nothing loos...
- Thu May 05, 2016 9:37 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: To surf or not?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2770
Re: To surf or not?
Surf is a nice vehicle, just i could not get used to the tail gate where you needed to open the window (electrically) to let the tail gate down, was actually a pain main reason why i sold my one but very nice vehicle either way.
- Wed May 04, 2016 10:57 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8500
Re: Ctek 250s dual query
Stef, I agree with your comments but I did follow the manual, as this was my first 250s install and thought maybe there was some sort of fancy tech that I did not know of,
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:16 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8500
Re: Ctek 250s dual query
Thanks also for the responses over the long weekend I thought I'm the only one home this weekend.
- Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:14 am
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8500
Re: Ctek 250s dual query
Yip thanks guys was a common ground not connected. Sorted and running now.
I really don't understand why the manual does not indicate this. But the the unit is running sweetly :)
I really don't understand why the manual does not indicate this. But the the unit is running sweetly :)
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:51 pm
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8500
Re: Ctek 250s dual query
Oh yes
1. alternatur/ main battery positive to input of the charger.
2. Output negative to second battery negative
3. Output positive to positive of second battery.
Am I missing a common ground or something.
Thanks
1. alternatur/ main battery positive to input of the charger.
2. Output negative to second battery negative
3. Output positive to positive of second battery.
Am I missing a common ground or something.
Thanks
- Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:47 pm
- Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
- Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8500
Ctek 250s dual query
Hi guys. Quick one who's installed a 250s dual in their vigo. I hooked up one for the first time this evening and can't get it to switch on. I did have a big learning curve on wiring the spotlights to find out about negative switching etc. Is there something I'm missing I followed the manual step by...
- Sun Apr 17, 2016 3:58 pm
- Forum: RAV
- Topic: Seat covers - RAV
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4337
Re: Seat covers - RAV
Escape gear? I had them on all my vehicles and very with quality and service. They even have a repair service on 2 panels at no charge.
- Thu Apr 14, 2016 8:41 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: DIY project 270 awning
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7793
Re: DIY project 270 awning
Thanks Steve that is exactly what i am going to do.
Neil will definitely give a shout when I get my head around this.
Neil will definitely give a shout when I get my head around this.
- Thu Apr 14, 2016 9:58 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: DIY project 270 awning
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7793
Re: DIY project 270 awning
Hi guys, sorry for no updates, Its back to the drawing board with this one or the appilcation which I am trying to achieve My awning design was to use the same concept of the oztent foxawning and yes my frame/ mechanism is working BUT what i noted that the arms is mearly a folding mechanism as to wh...
- Tue Apr 12, 2016 7:08 pm
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: Porta-potty.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7436
Re: Porta-potty.
First date. That must of been quite of an impression : )
- Tue Apr 12, 2016 4:31 pm
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: Porta-potty.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7436
Re: Porta-potty.
Oupa Stig, i can second that, "with a family the camp kit simply get out of control" before my wife and I use to camp all over SA coastline with our pop up tent and use our surf board bags as matresses now with a family, we got a whizz24 tent and a trailer, even a 10l solar shower to was t...
- Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:39 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: DIY project 270 awning
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7793
DIY project 270 awning
What you guys think so far, my frame and mechanism almost complete.
Using connect it fittings and some Alu.......
Using connect it fittings and some Alu.......
- Sun Apr 03, 2016 6:17 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: braai solution/ideas
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4851
Re: braai solution/ideas
I got a good idea will past later when at home. Basically similar concept like the fold up one toerboer posted.
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:01 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: braai solution/ideas
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4851
Re: braai solution/ideas
Thanks will check them out.
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 2:20 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: braai solution/ideas
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4851
Re: braai solution/ideas
that looks good, does the legs swing out or do you have to undo them?
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:11 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: braai solution/ideas
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4851
Re: braai solution/ideas
Bosveld frikkie braai looks good, but bit on the flimsy/small side.
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 10:10 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: braai solution/ideas
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4851
braai solution/ideas
I am very interested to find out what you guys use on trips, when there is no braai facilties at the campsite, is there something off the shelf one can buy that fits into a ammo crate and can handle a wood fire, I got one of those cheap braai's from checkers that you fit the legs but geeze its just ...
- Fri Apr 01, 2016 8:30 am
- Forum: Western Cape
- Topic: Getaway show 2016
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5772
Re: Getaway show 2016
ill be there sunday afternoon
- Sat Mar 12, 2016 2:28 pm
- Forum: Other Vehicles
- Topic: best all purpose vehicle ??????
- Replies: 59
- Views: 16696
Re: best all purpose vehicle ??????
T5 vw 1.9 tdi crew cab not as big as it seems feul consumption good and and lots of space.