Hilux 4x4 Forum

Tristan

For a proper conversion budget R30-35K :( :cry: I dont know about the rest of the standard motor guys but I really feel cheated when I see what the fuel consumption is :| It would be far more acceptable if this consumption was because of a high performance engine but when its still slow and under p...

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I've never had issues on the rear window and it's just the normal window rubber - no silicone or the like... oh could the water be getting in via the air vent panels(those plastic goodies) on the rear A-frame pillar? Bretton I had never noticed those things before :shock: what on earth are they the...

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:cry: I haven't even had my Hilux for very long and already Im wondering if I can afford to keep it :( Its not much good if I cant even afford to take it out the garage :x LPG conversion, Hydrogen conversion :?: :?: something has to be done. If anybody has had success with alternative fuel or some o...

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Maybe Landrover should do away with seat belts and put those bright yellow vests for the driver as standard issue, they will need it allot more for all there time on the road side

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Well so far it seems the only place that is a real possibility is Korannaberg although I might of missed something in amongst all the boere taal :? This place seems great but I hope there will at least be a few more to consider. I think there are a few more things that still need to be considered wh...

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What are the major costs involved in fitting the 7MGE motor

I have seen the motors advertised for just under 4k which isn't bad but Im guessing there is far more than just the motor that has to be changed :?

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Cassie how about a picture of your JR to add to this thread

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I dont think I even know how to operate half those tools :|
If I plan a trip anywhere I think I will have to fit a mechanic in with my spares

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Tristan if you intend going, then we must meet up and drive together, 8) :idea: Agreed, in fact if you are going alone maybe I should just go with you in your monster truck :mrgreen: then we can save on traveling costs. Unless we are trying to set a record for the most Hilux's in one place then I m...

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Who wants to buy a DVD recorder and send me copies

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I dont have Supersport

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Ron do you know what that sealant is called

The reason I ask is that normal silicon comes in black and clear/white so I dont want to end up with the black silicon thinking it is the correct thing.

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Thanks Green Man

Im really looking forward to this event no matter were it is held :D

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Got it! thanks, maybe I need to search for a pair of glasses

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Thanks Cassie but how do I get to that page you have there

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Im not sure if Im just doing something wrong but the search option doesn't seem to work very well :| Especially because key words are often mentioned in completely unrelated topics it seems to be quite a task to go and find info on something specific. Is it possible to do a search for subject headin...

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Thanks FD
Maybe I will just replace them all and then not have to worry about which ones are perishing for a while.
For a moment I even considered routing my diff breathers through one of the open holes and into the cab but wasn't sure how I could seal everything afterwards :?

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Were is all the venue information that was posted on the thread for the date of the GTG

Why dont one of you green name manne pull that all out and plak it here on this thread

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BenHurBul wrote:Move to the Kalahari and your problem is gone

With the rather pathetic standard air con in my van I think the result would be allot more moisture in the cab.. starting from the driver seat

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Also check the rubber plugs mounted in the floor, under the carpet or floor rubber. They might be missing or perished, Rainwater could be working its way into any holes in the floor, not to mention, of course, water crossings. -F_D I have checked this before and there are two missing at the front o...

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I can definitely say I dont have any visible rust around the windscreen but I guess there could be some under the seals :|
Also have never had wet seats just the carpet behind the seats.

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Yes Bretton, Kaspaas also has the leaky windscreen problem. I just silicon it up from time to time and it works. Just be careful not to overdo it with the silicon otherwise it looks really tacky.. :shock: :twisted: :shock: :roll: Had noticed a rather tacky black silicone job on my front windscreen ...

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Garth Im afraid I wont be much help to you but Im sure somebody will be along shortly, there are plenty guys here who are very clued up with this sort of thing.
Im just curious... why is it you want to do this small amount of body lift

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Irishman wrote:Hey Tristan maybe you should have a chat with JR about the water on the back seat :|
Ron.

Hmmmm!! now there is a possibility I hadn't thought of

But if so who could blame him for wanting to lay claim to a Hilux :D

Tristan

I haven't noticed this problem in my Hilux but it did used to happen in a Jetta I once owned. The problem I found there was that there was leaves and dirt blocking the drainage holes that prevented water from rising high enough to get to the top of the fire wall/bottom of windscreen. Not sure if the...

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Well I think you have most of the goods to qualify yourself cool enough to be allowed to change a few things 8) :wink: I also change my setup a little every now and then, here below I have used a two tone Bassid instead of the Jack Russel :mrgreen: its very amusing to watch those massive ears blowin...

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Nice looking van :!:
All the cool guys drive blue Hilux's

Oh Yes :!: :!: I also have a white canopy so only the really :!: really :!: :!: cool guys drive a blue Hilux with a white canopy 8) 8) 8)

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I see you are not afraid to drive it like a Hilux

Does it have traction control

I dont notice any wheels spinning

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Not sure what can be done with the box but have a look here for the rest :arrow:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2535

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I agree 25-30kg doesn't seem very heavy for what you got there

I really like the way you have done the recovery points, looks great :!:

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I have a gearmax and it seems to work just fine :D If I ever do have the problems mentioned here on the forum I will just do the one way valve conversion but so far I haven't needed to. I must say the simplicity of the gearmax appeals to me, usually when things are kept simple they are more reliable...

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Hi Andy I am very much a novice myself but I will try my best to direct you to some threads on the forum which will help answer your questions. 1. I think most guys will tell you that all SFA Hiluxes are great :!: have a look here about fuel consumption but you will notice that even same model and m...

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Hi Andy

Thats a great looking van you got there, how about pic from behind as well

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Im interested to hear what everyone is keeping behind their seats :?: If anyone has a good packing system please explain and pics are an even better :idea: :) I will upload a pic of mine when I get my hands on a camera. At the moment its bit of a mess and has: High lift jack, 30m rope, tow rope, soc...

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:o I thought you were only supposed to use a snatch strap with two similar size vehicles, that definitely isn't the case here.

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Quite right George, Simon does actually have a Jack Russel I will send him a pm and ask him to upload a photo on this thread. It seems like a Jack Russel is an important accessory for our hiluxes :mrgreen: Oh and guess what? the guy I mentioned at the beginning of this thread who sealed his floor wi...

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Yea!!! Jack Russels definitely make great companions :D Mine rarely leaves my side, have a look at the pic of me fishing in my thread Other outdoor stuff in the hobbies section and you will see what I mean. My JR is also a huge Hilux fan, if he sees me pick up the Hilux keys he goes running to the g...

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:o Scary stuff :!: Like you say pictures dont do these type of situations justice.

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I thought it was Mercedes who made the "compressor"

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Probably under felt to keep the noise out like you say and definitely :!: not a good idea :idea: A guy I know in East London took his floor lining out and covered the entire floor with that thick silver rubbery type tape, I think its used for sealing gutters etc... can get it at most hardware stores...

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Kaspaas wrote:
Tristan wrote:Imagine trying to drive and operate the weapon on the side at the same time
Life in East London must be very quiet if you have not learnt to do that yet...

Life is wild!!! in East London compared to were I actually live

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:oops: :oops: Sorry!!! guys Im starting to get really confused here :? Firstly my vehicle is SFA (does it have cv joints? I thought it was only IFS that had them) And the Klunk! klunk!! only starts when in 4x4 going up hill under some pressure usually LR 1st or 2nd :? Please excuse my ignorance :oop...

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Thys I think you are on the right track here about how this thing works :wink: It looks to me like those black rubber sleeves inside act as one way valves allowing air to be sucked in and then closing up those slots when air is pushed back up :idea: Pretty much exactly the same as any hand held or f...

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Hmmmm!!! hope that is a left hand drive vehicle

Imagine trying to drive and operate the weapon on the side at the same time

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I've got one of these things, bought it donkey's years ago. But I've never used it, didn't fancy unburnt petrol mixture bouncing up & down in my engine block. -F_D Can this have any sort of bad effect on the engine :?: I guess no matter what the drawbacks, its a good thing to have as a back up ...

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Hmmmm!!! 80 bucks as apposed to say.. R500 for a compressor sounds like a good deal to me

As long as there is no way it can damage the engine :?
It also seems to be a very simple set up so their is probably less that can go wrong with it making it more reliable than a compressor :)

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Hi Goerge
Were did you buy this from

Are you sure the fuel smell is from the air going into the tyre's?
Not exactly sure how the system works but is it possible that it is releasing a gas mixture from somewhere else and only using clean air to fill the tyre

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I dont even like to open a bottle with petrol in its like watching money evaporate

:roll:

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Hmmmm!!! so in the case of a steep uneven but windy uphill would it be better to engage diff lock or not

Would the rear diff affect the steering a large amount

Bearing in mind that Im talking about the type of hill that is steep enough so that its not a good idea to stop

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Tristan wrote:Do I have to be at a full stand still to engage/disengage the diff lock :?

:o

:o Doesn't anybody have an answer to this seemingly simple question of mine

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Do I have to be at a full stand still to engage/disengage the diff lock :?

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Bulldog did this as well, when I first got him. Only when turning sharply, particularly over uneven ground. Turned out to be the front shock that had broken clean off its shaft. Only found this out when we replaced the tired old suspension for a new set from OME. -F_D Hmmmm!!! guess I will have to ...

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I know strange noises can be caused by many different things but I need some sort of idea what to look for :idea: :?: The sound is a rather loud Klunk! Klunk!! coming from what appears to be the front left wheel. It only happens when in 4x4 and under pressure, mostly low range up hill :? My first gu...

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Any ideas

what this is dripping from my brake drum onto the wheel

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Just for future reference for anyone looking for the diff breather attachments this is what I found with relatively little hassle. The nylon pipe is very difficult to push on bit once on there is no way it is going to come off so you wont need any hose clamps. http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm56...

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yip! i had a rhodesian ridgeback years ago, which also went along like your jack russel, and we had years of fun, i remember back then, i used a canoe to go fishing with (lead heads for barbel) and jane (the dog) with me on the canoe...she sat there absolute quiet, her eyes piercing the water on th...

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:D Yip!! you got it right, we should all make the most of the South African way of life 8)
Even though there is plenty to complain about I think to many of us forget to enjoy what we do have

:?

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MOUNTAIN BIKING This is my other form of offroading :arrow: 0 emissions (Depending on what you have had to eat) Fuel consumption = 0 although motor a little under powered :mrgreen: :lol: Tight single track paths on mtb is great fun :D This pic is me doing Baviaans Kloof the hard way :| :o http://i2...

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Im going to Dwesa Nature Reserve in a few weeks and the trails in the reserve itself are 4x4 only but this usually just means its a bit harsh for an average sedan :?
Does anybody know of some good trails in the Transkei around Dwesa

Blue Gnu needs to flex his blade packs a bit

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I just edited my pic in members rides using irfanview for sizing and photobucket for the upload, worked first time no problem. Go have a look at the thread on how to upload a photo its pretty straight forward

Looking forward to seeing your pics :D

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