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- Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:50 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2.5 D4-D 2007 headlight failure
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1872
Re: 2.5 D4-D 2007 headlight failure
Awesome, thanks for all of the input. I will post the final fix .
- Thu Nov 29, 2018 4:59 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2.5 D4-D 2007 headlight failure
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1872
Re: 2.5 D4-D 2007 headlight failure
Hi Johan, I have checked and: - on dims the tail lights work and the dims don't work - on next setting "main lights", tail lights work but not front lights - brights work. I have not checked the relay yet. Is it possible that both "main beams" can go together on the globes? Appre...
- Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:41 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 2.5 D4-D 2007 headlight failure
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1872
2.5 D4-D 2007 headlight failure
Hi, If anyone is able to assist ... I have a Hilux 2.5 D4-D 2007 and on getting into my vehicle to drive home tonight, no dims or headlights but brights work perfectly. Fuses seem ok (not sure if I was looking at the right ones) but no lights outside of brights. Please assist with suggestions if pos...
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:49 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: D4D: Belt change advice needed
- Replies: 20
- Views: 15230
Re: D4D: Belt change advice needed
Hi Mike,
I understood it to be the onre that Dylan advised.
I have 6 thumbs so I need pictures.
I understood it to be the onre that Dylan advised.
I have 6 thumbs so I need pictures.
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:42 pm
- Forum: Off-road Training
- Topic: Is this GROUPON special worth it?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11314
Re: Is this GROUPON special worth it?
Hi, Late entry here ... any training is good as said but Groupon finds some really interesting service suppliers - I have had two really memorable incidents and one of them was with a chap (un-named) that drove in the Top Gear festival etc. and, as a first intro to 4 x 4 training, not a great start....
- Tue Mar 12, 2013 9:34 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Help with transport fron Queensburgh KZN to Benoni GP
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1141
Re: Help with transport fron Queensburgh KZN to Benoni GP
Try Runga Trans http://www.rungatrans.co.za/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Mon Mar 11, 2013 5:59 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Bad debt - on my address ...
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1423
Re: Bad debt - on my address ...
That is were everyone gets caught out ... Domicilum blah blah. Essentially I would not worry, just ensure that you keep a record of advising the sender that it is the incorrect address. You might get court papers served one day (not for you but technically just "delivered"). This allows fo...
- Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:58 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: I'll fix it, honey!
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1965
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:16 pm
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Ultimate 4x4 - Iron Man Integrated Bullbar Special
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3909
Re: Ultimate 4x4 - Iron Man Integrated Bullbar Special
Any chance that these will fit my Lux?
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:51 pm
- Forum: Toyota Fortuner 4x4 Forum
- Topic: Ultimate 4x4 - Iron Man Integrated Bullbar Special
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3909
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:47 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Tyre Fix/Sealant
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1723
Re: Tyre Fix/Sealant
Hi Thinus, Check with the bicycle shops. I use a product for my tubeless tyres on my mountain bike. There are two variations ... STAN'S is a thin product and then there is another suited for tushes and tubeless. This one has fibre bits in it. Essentially the technology works as follows ... Hole in t...
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: D4D 3.0 Clutch "STINKS"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5678
Re: D4D 3.0 Clutch "STINKS"
If they are replacing without hassle on a regular basis that is good but the downside is the inconvenience to you. Hope that the newest parts go the distance.
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:20 am
- Forum: Camping gear, Trailers and Other Non-electronic Gadgets
- Topic: Oztent Malamoo X-TRA3
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5874
Re: Oztent Malamoo X-TRA3
Soo peaceful ....
- Wed Aug 22, 2012 6:06 am
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Intercooler for the 2.5
- Replies: 48
- Views: 13029
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:27 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Intercooler for the 2.5
- Replies: 48
- Views: 13029
Re: Intercooler for the 2.5
No 2.5 can go untouched ........
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 6:01 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Dyno Grafieke
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1557
Re: Dyno Grafieke
Hi Jacques, it is a good forum and the knowledge shared is amazing ... I am still mostly in the sponge category and still absorbing info. More so, the folk are great!
- Tue Aug 21, 2012 1:56 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: So Big Green reaches a milestone this weekend.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1314
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:32 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Nuwe lid
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1579
Re: Nuwe lid
Welcome Deon.
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:08 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Die waarheid oor snorkels?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4087
Re: Die waarheid oor snorkels?
Chat with Mark ...
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:29 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Passport Advice
- Replies: 26
- Views: 3751
Re: Passport Advice
If you leave on the Brit p/port you won't get back in without a residence permit. Suggest that you get that temp. Passport. If in doubt, use a passport agency as they know how to get these things done. I recall that I have used a company in Edenvale called "Passport 2000" but don't know if...
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:24 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Fuel Tank Frustration
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4416
Re: Fuel Tank Frustration
Good perseverance and thanks for reporting on the fix.
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:19 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: These guys dont mess around
- Replies: 4
- Views: 929
Re: These guys dont mess around
Impressive!
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:09 pm
- Forum: Pictures Only - Post a pic of your Hilux
- Topic: My Hilux met nuwe "tekkies"
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4372
Re: My Hilux met nuwe "tekkies"
Hi Michael,Kooskop wrote:Wou dit al lankal doen - het baie goeie diens gekry met BFG op my Ranger destyds.
What size tyres?
- Mon Aug 20, 2012 5:04 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Hilux novice needs your advice!
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2661
Re: Hilux novice needs your advice!
Hi Eve, Welcome :wave: I have not been disappointed by my Hilux! Suggest that you look closely at the deal with your family friend and what price is being paid. Usually it is close to book so suggest that you look at ensuring that you both sign some sort of a warranty clause. Most dealers will beat ...
- Sun Aug 19, 2012 10:53 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Recovery strap rating, bridal ?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5052
Re: Recovery strap rating, bridal ?
Will the shackles (vehicle x 2) and bridal / rope x 1 not always be the weak point?
- Sun Aug 19, 2012 4:37 pm
- Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
- Topic: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
- Replies: 569
- Views: 161420
Re: Luxi is getting the Lexus 1UZ VVTi
Sounds like it is working well
- Sat Aug 18, 2012 8:24 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: ek dink
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1777
- Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:08 pm
- Forum: Medical forum
- Topic: Poison Treatment Chart
- Replies: 9
- Views: 20675
Re: Poison Treatment Chart
Guys,
Thanks for posting this. So many more folk should be looking at this post!
Thanks for posting this. So many more folk should be looking at this post!
- Fri Aug 17, 2012 5:01 am
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: this had me laughing....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 713
- Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:33 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Can anybody maybe explain this?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2963
Re: Can anybody maybe explain this?
It was Marks light that left those patches a bit sunburned
- Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:27 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Amper
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1552
Re: Amper
Impressive!
- Wed Aug 15, 2012 6:45 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Garmin Nuvi 50 GPS
- Replies: 42
- Views: 3575
Re: Garmin Nuvi 50 GPS
Looks like a good replacement for the Nuvi 710. Is the touchscreen responsive? My 710 needs a hard push to key in details.
- Tue Aug 14, 2012 8:05 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: HILUX DISCS ???
- Replies: 40
- Views: 7005
Re: HILUX DISCS ???
In all of the vehicles I have owned, I have learned to distrust opinions / findings of dealerships and workshops as their systems run to vehicle throughput and trainees are in full force on your vehicle. If there is no shuddering, suggest that you push your case forward but at least you know that th...
- Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:45 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: IFS Suspension Upgrade Old Man Emu
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8666
Re: IFS Suspension Upgrade Old Man Emu
As a newcomer to 4x4 cost-to-kit-out I am learning that there is a lot of DIY that can be done to get a bit more out of a small budget! Perhaps we should have a new section for suppliers into the 4x4 aftermarket arena that do not rip the proverbial bottom out of "it"
- Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:36 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Suspension upgrade
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1436
Re: Suspension upgrade
I lost 12 kgs so I could put the bash plate on my pumpkin
- Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:32 pm
- Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
- Topic: IFS Suspension Upgrade Old Man Emu
- Replies: 63
- Views: 8666
Re: IFS Suspension Upgrade Old Man Emu
I am learning ... Thx Guys, this is good reading.
- Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:24 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Suspension upgrade
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1436
Suspension upgrade
I recently went to play in the snow at Underberg last weekend and came to the conclusion that, with the fantastic bash plate from Mark, I did a bit of snow ploughing. Conclusion ... Need some height! Looking at upgrading via the 4x4outlets is just too costly so I am looking at a shopping out myself....
- Sat Aug 11, 2012 8:46 pm
- Forum: Members' Vehicles
- Topic: "Wit Blitz" se Nuwe Plakkies
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3209
Re: "Wit Blitz" se Nuwe Plakkies
Gerrie ... Looks very good!
- Wed Aug 08, 2012 8:19 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: enjoy ...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 768
Re: enjoy ...
Enjoy, you may be a bit warmer than we will be in the Drakensberg.
- Tue Aug 07, 2012 11:20 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: This makes my blood boil
- Replies: 33
- Views: 3529
Re: This makes my blood boil
We can also call him at interesting hours and ask him for the tracking number for our parcelsOOOOMS wrote:Ek's sommer lus en vra, sit sy PO address hier dan stuur ons vir hom elkeen 'n pakkie :evil:
- Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:50 am
- Forum: Cycling and Mountain Biking
- Topic: My new baby
- Replies: 27
- Views: 7627
Re: My new baby
Enjoy the Scott and get those shorts (the MTV ones) as well as gloves (you will fall off plenty off road and your hands will be happier).
- Thu Aug 02, 2012 6:37 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Which model?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1258
Re: Which model?
Yes, it's a LN166 ....... available here from 1988 to 2005 and mostly referred to as an IFS model (Independent Front Suspension). Vehicle trim and grilles differed between some year models and between those supplied in different countries, but otherwise the vehicles were much the same. Although the...
- Wed Aug 01, 2012 4:31 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: New B
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1793
Re: New B
Welcome.
- Tue Jul 31, 2012 5:39 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Re-conditioned engine - cost to buy and install
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1519
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:47 pm
- Forum: Humor
- Topic: OOO ooo !!!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1011
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:44 pm
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Garmin Nuvi 500
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1326
Re: Garmin Nuvi 500
Hi Dawie,
The 500 is good and one that is on the "old list" but as far as I know, does not yet have a replacement. I am using a nuvi 710 and Garmin have the 500 as a replacement for the 710.
I think that you are safe buying the 500.
The 500 is good and one that is on the "old list" but as far as I know, does not yet have a replacement. I am using a nuvi 710 and Garmin have the 500 as a replacement for the 710.
I think that you are safe buying the 500.
- Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:30 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: Hello from Santiago
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1818
Re: Hello from Santiago
Welcome Jose
- Sat Jul 28, 2012 3:07 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Export Luxes....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1793
Re: Export Luxes....
I cannot see a turbo or intercooler. Suggest that you e-mail one of the Toyota workshops and get them to confirm OE turbo and then look at a non OE intercooler. However, just read an article from AU (http://www.4x4earth.com.au/forum/motors/18206-toyota-hilux-5l-e-turbo.html" onclick="windo...
- Sat Jul 28, 2012 2:57 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Repairing rock sliders
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1986
Re: Repairing rock sliders
Looks new!
- Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:32 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 4WD not engaging
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16980
Re: 4WD not engaging
I have now found out that the issue is the front diff actuator and the part has been ordered ... Toyota are moving their parts warehouse so just waiting to hear. Job should cost just under R4K. Thanks for your help Mark!
- Wed Jul 25, 2012 5:23 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Serious ........... Work light - 5m!
- Replies: 151
- Views: 14905
Re: Serious ........... Work light - 5m!
Mark, looks very good and functional with that 2m worth of play for light scatter.
- Tue Jul 24, 2012 7:03 pm
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Serious ........... Work light - 5m!
- Replies: 151
- Views: 14905
Re: Serious ........... Work light - 5m!
OK, now it is dark ...
- Mon Jul 23, 2012 4:31 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Intercooler for the 2.5
- Replies: 48
- Views: 13029
Re: Intercooler for the 2.5
Dave, sounds good! Look forward to seeing the figures with the intercooler.
- Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:57 am
- Forum: Open Discussion
- Topic: Never to old to learn new pranks.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1173
Re: Never to old to learn new pranks.
Try some dry ice and flex the zip to break the adhesive bond (cold temp will embrittle the glue) - works with chewing gum in carpets most times. Hope you come right!
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 11:22 pm
- Forum: Meet the People
- Topic: HI Everyone I'm new and would like some advise please
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2385
Re: HI Everyone I'm new and would like some advise please
Hope you come right and get sorted out. Welcome.
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:56 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Intercooler for the 2.5
- Replies: 48
- Views: 13029
Re: Intercooler for the 2.5
Good one!
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:33 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Intercooler for the 2.5
- Replies: 48
- Views: 13029
Re: Intercooler for the 2.5
The BS baffles ... but it is better than the original spec. i am sure that if I cut a piece off the roofliner I will find some kW too!
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:15 pm
- Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
- Topic: Intercooler for the 2.5
- Replies: 48
- Views: 13029
Re: Intercooler for the 2.5
Just got back from SAC and much better performance. 90.2kW and 312Nm. Part of the issue was that the original carpet under the pedal was only allowing 70% throttle. Sorted out and much better response and the fuel efficiency was tuned in better.
- Thu Jul 19, 2012 6:09 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 4WD not engaging
- Replies: 8
- Views: 16980
Re: 4WD not engaging
I had my vehicle in today to get the issue resolved but it is not that simple so if there are any solutions or guidelines or pointers I will be appreciative ... very. :beg: After inspection all the mechanical stuff checked out fine and the problem was traced to the electrical connection to the front...