Hilux 4x4 Forum

Jaco Versfeld

Thanks Eric,

Did you fit sleeves in your original engine when you reconditioned it?

Thanks a lot,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Thanks everyone for your replies. If I replace my engine with one from Commercial, what is the procedure to get the engine registered? Should the vehicle go through a roadworthy test (again), or can I just take the registration papers and the receipt of the engine to Metro Police (traffic department...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There,

There are two 4y EFI engines at Commercial Engines in Jhb for R6500 each. Do you think this is a good buy? They are second hand. I am quite sceptic about the engines, as the kilo's can't be confirmed. They came off these Inyathi taxis...

Kind regards,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There,

How do I know whether an engine is Chinese, Korean or Japanese. When I asked the salespersons at Gemini and Commercial, I get the standard answer - "Japanese, with all the salestalk - 3 month guarantee, no comebacks, taxidrivers love them, etc".

Kind Regards,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, The Hilux's top gasket has blown (with around 360 000 km on the clock third/fourth owner, etc...). What is the best way forward? Should I recondition the existing engine (replace bearings, pistons, rings, put in sleeves, and replace the top with genuine Toyota spares), or should I rather g...

Jaco Versfeld

Sorry, I am a bit confused. Does a standard 4Y already have sleeves, or should I send the engine to an engineering firm in order to fit sleeves?

Jaco Versfeld

What does it cost to put in sleeves into a 4Y? Does anyone have experience of an engine where this has been done?

Kind Regards,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Thanks Bretton.

Gemini also sells a "Toyota" gasket, in addition to the Payen one - any experience with them?

Jaco Versfeld

Where can I find a 4y headgasket for a decent price? A mechanic quoted me R220 for the gasket set, while a certain Toyota dealership quoted me R560. Why is there such a big disparity between the prices? Or should I rather bite the bullet and take the quoted gasket from Toyota and have peace of mind...

Jaco Versfeld

Sorry for the confusion,

It is actually on my Opel Corsa Utility. I think it is where the ??outlet manifold?? connects to the exhaust.

Jaco Versfeld

My apologies, I think it is flange with a g

Jaco Versfeld

Hi,

Is it recommended to use silicone to seal the flange gasket?

Kind Regards,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Thanks everyone

Kind regards,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Hi Bretton,

Thanks a lot for the info. Do you maybe have the sequence of how the bolts should be fastened?

Which manual are you referring to?

Kind Regards,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Hi there, How do I replace the cylinder head gasket? Do I need to remove the tappet cover - in order to get to the bolts of the cylinder head? How difficult is it to replace the valve stem seals? How much should I torque the bolts of the cylinder head after I am done (after the cylinder head has bee...

Jaco Versfeld

How do you connect the digital gauge? Do you use the same transducer/sending unit as the analogue one fitted in the instrument panel? How do I check if the engine's oil pressure gauge is working? When I turn the key to the on position - when all lights are supposed to lit up - only the handbrake lig...

Jaco Versfeld

Does anyone have experience with the engines from Gemini. I called the sales person and asked whether it is Korean or Chinese, on which he replied that it is Japanese. A partial engine retails around R6000 - partial = without carb, starter, altenator, etc Does anyone know how these compare with the ...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, We have just returned from a marvelous trip in the Kaokoveld (Namibia). We have done over 6000 km and saw some of the most remote and beautiful parts of Namibia. We even encountered a couple of herds of the desert elephant. One night at one of the community camps, one or two elephants deci...

Jaco Versfeld

Where do you get them, and what is the approx price?

Jaco Versfeld

Wat se temp gauges beveel julle aan?

Jaco Versfeld

Is there something on the market where I can switch a dual battery system such that it will connect the two batteries in series. I would like the batteries to be connected as follows -- |' + |' -- (where |' denotes the battery -> | the negative side and ' the positive side, the + indicating a connec...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There,

There is a bit of play on the Hilux's rear diff. Sometimes, when you start to drive, the diff will make a "clank" sound. If the car is standing still, I can turn the driving shaft about 1/5th turn before it engages.

Is this serious?

Jaco Versfeld

Hi there, I have a water purifier that needs 19V dc to operate. What is the easiest way of getting 19V? I do not have a dual battery system at this stage. Would it be possible to connect the two batteries in parallel if I had a dual battery system or would it be possible to rectify and limit the vol...

Jaco Versfeld

Service intervals are every 10 000km. Sorry, I sold mine a couple of years ago (2001 model 2700i, and I still sleep like a baby about that - waking up every second hour crying ...), so I don't remember the big "milestones".

Jaco Versfeld

Sover ek weet word gewone petrol (Total, BP, Engen) van ru-olie gemaak, terwyl Sasol se petrol uit steenkool gemaak word. Ek weet nie of dit 'n verskil in "performance" kan veroorsaak nie.

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, I friend of mine who is driving some platkar (can't remember the make), claims that he gets a better fuel consumption when using Sasol's petrol. He claims he gets around a kilo more per liter. I once tested this by filling up my Corsa Utility 160i, and although not conclusive, I noticed a ...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, Is there a difference in steering (turning circle?/ Afr. - draai sirkel) when one uses rims with an offset of -15 instead of -30. I suspect the current mags on my DC has a -30 or greater offset, as the protrude beyond the body of the vehicle. Problem is, if you drive on a muddy dirt road, ...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, When I recently bought the '89 DC, it was already fitted with an electronic distributor. What are the advantages/disadvantages of the electronic distributor? Will it give me a better fuel consumption? How reliable is it, compared to a mechanical distributor? If I plan to do an EFI conversi...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi there, How do you wade through water? At a recent 4x4 course, the instructor emphasized that you have to walk through the water first and determine the depth and any obstacles in the water. If the water level is low enough, at what speed do you drive through the water? Should the bow wave be a ce...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, Any preferences on which side a rooftop tent should open? Unfortunately, the tent can't open to the front or back of my vehicle - due to the canopy (the canopy is a bit lower than the Cab, and the canopy door prevents the tent from opening to the back). I thought it would be better to open...

Jaco Versfeld

Thanks a lot for the info - I assume I will have to practise a bit of patience and wait for a set seats - no quick way by using racing seats. I think my wife and I would dehydrate in the Kaokoveld with a set of them ;).

Thanks a lot
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Thanks a lot, that is why I love this forum - the people are quite eager to share their knowledge.

I learned a lot ...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi Eric,

Do you use "plain vanilla" steel rims, or are they a specific make?

What is your fuel consumption with the 31 - 10.5 - 15 and the BH-EFI?

Jaco Versfeld

My father-in-law obtained a BFG 31X10.5X15 AT on a steel rim as an additional spare, but when the wheel was fitted in the front, there was apparently some problems. The wheel collided with the steering rod??? I got the bakkie with only 4 mags (which I don't really like, as they have an aggressive of...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There,

Can normal rims with 31X10.5X15 tires be fitted on a SFA? If not, which type of rims can be used, or do you need to use mags with an offset?

Thanks,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There,

It seems to be a bit difficult to find normal Hilux Bucket seats. I saw another Hilux DC today driving past me, where the owner has installed racing seats (Evo??) ? Does anyone have experience with these type of seats? Are they comfortable, easy to install, etc.?

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, Why do most guys prefer tubeless tyres when doing off-road? If you had a couple of punctures and run out of spare wheels, how do you change a tyre in the veld. We once had to change a tyre in Kaokoveld, where my father drove over the flat tyre to remove it from the rim. My biggest concern ...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi, I have seen a new Korean Engine in Gemini JHB. What was interesting is that the engine is running on Unleaded, and that the service interval on the engine was 5000 km. Is only the first service at 5 000 km and then every 10 000 km, or is every service at 5 000 km? If it is every 5 000 km, it is ...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, Will bucket seats from newer model Hiluxes (1990 - 1997, 1999 - 2005) fit in a 88 / 89 Hilux without drilling any holes? I hear that the Conquest seats are also nice, but these require one hole per seat. Which seats needs the least amount of modifications /are the easiest to fit? (I see th...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi there,

Is there a standard connector that I can fit to the diffs, in order to connect pipes to be routed to the engine bay?

What type of pipe should I use for the breathers?

Do I need to fix the gearbox's breather as well, or is the breather in the gear lever?

Thanks,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Hi there, The previous owner of the Hilux that I bought removed the indicators on the bumper. Now the indicators are switching quite fast. Would it be possible to just put a resistor on each side to compensate for the missing lights? What would the required Ohms and wattage be of such a dummy load? ...

Jaco Versfeld

Thanks,

I think I'll try it out in Kaokoveld this December and see if I can live with it...

Thank you for the input
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, The Hilux I recently bought has a limited slip diff in the front axle. It was a bit frustrating when I did the Berahkah trail, due to under steering a couple of times. Also, when I took my skonies (father and mother in law) for a spin, the performance was really bad on a gravel road when I...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, Where can one do an EFI conversion on the 4y here in Gauteng? What is the going rate? How does the systems from SAC compare to the Dicktator system? My main concern is Petrol Consumption. I would like to do a couple of trips to Namibia (Kaokoveld), etc., and do not want to spend the same a...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, I am still struggling to organise a GPS to calibrate the Hilux. However, my wife (with her Getz) and I tried to get an indication and some rough calibration of the speedo. It seems like the speedo is out by +- 10 km/h (too fast), i.e. if I am driving at 100km/h, my wife's Getz will show +-...

Jaco Versfeld

I haven't checked the RPM, I will do a test this weekend and report back. I will also try and get a GPS to measure the true speed, as I don't trust the speedometer.

Thanks
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Hi Riceburner, I was at Berakah on Sunday (26th of October) - The Lux is beige/tan - I am almost colourblind so I don't really know the difference - like to call it kalfskuitbruin - but my wife says I am rude ... Is the ratio then 5.12:1? The front diff is also fitted with a diff lock, which "a...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, Last week I bought a '88/'89 Hilux. The bakkie is fitted with 31 X 10.5 X R15 tyres, and the diff ratios has been changed to 5.10:1 according to the seller. I drove from Johannesburg to Parys and back + done the trail at Berakhah, using almost a tank of petrol (roughly doing 300 kms + off ...

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There,

If a 4y is fitted with diffs with ratio 5.10, uses 31 X 10.5 R15 tyres, will the fuel consumption be influenced when driving on tar at 120 km/h?

Thanks a lot,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Thanks a lot for the info.

Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

What is the standard tyre size for the SFA Hilux. 87 - 94 (4Y engine)?

Does the imperial parameters work the same as the ISO standard, i.e. 265/70/R15 -> 265 the width of the tyre, 70 - the wall height, (70 the percent of the width of the tyre), R15 - 15 Inch Rim?

Kind Regards,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There,

Is it advisable to rubberise the inside of the cabin, or will this lead to problems?

It would be much easier to wash the car, especially if the car has mats in...

Kind Regards,
Jaco

Jaco Versfeld

Hi There, Can one replace the front bench of the '94 DC with bucket seats from other models ('98 onwards)? A guy who is selling his DC told me that you can replace it, all the holes are already in the cabin, you just unbolt the bench and bolt on the bucket seats. (no modifications or drilling). Is t...

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