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by LouisZ
Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Soon 1UZ to 3UZ
Replies: 51
Views: 12895

Re: Soon 1UZ to 3UZ

So lank laas iets gepost hier. Wel die 3UZ is in, reg geskuif. Outlet manifolds klaar en die Stuurboks heeltemal vorentoe geskuif om die powersteering pomp spasie te gee. Die reen maak dit moeilik die week :subscribed: maar laaste ding is die engine loop en vrek, blykbaar die transponder keyring met...
by LouisZ
Wed Dec 06, 2017 8:12 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Raad oor OME coils
Replies: 5
Views: 3198

Re: Raad oor OME coils

Die shocks gaan te kort wees. Die gewig voor is nie te veel nie, dit sal nie sag nie. Verskil tussen die spacer is dit word net bo op die tower van die strut vasgemaak en soedoende hetdit nie enige uitwerking op die shock se lengte nie. Maar die Ome coil is so +/-40mm langer as die std Toyota coil, ...
by LouisZ
Wed Dec 06, 2017 6:21 pm
Forum: Late 2005 - 2016 Hilux (Gen 6 aka Vigo-shape)
Topic: Raad oor OME coils
Replies: 5
Views: 3198

Re: Raad oor OME coils

Ok Paar goed: 1. Het jy langer shocks? 2. As jy n bumper en winch op het is die 883 te sag. Se nou jy het nie die ekstra gewig op nie en het wel langer shocks in. Kan jy dit insit. Rygerief en pad hou vermoe sal baie goed wees. AS jy die coils dan insit sal die strutspacer ook moet uit, anders is di...
by LouisZ
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:37 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Gauteng year end gtg 2017
Replies: 31
Views: 5649

Re: Gauteng year end gtg 2017

Laastes :P
by LouisZ
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Gauteng year end gtg 2017
Replies: 31
Views: 5649

Re: Gauteng year end gtg 2017

Nog :taunt:
by LouisZ
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Gauteng year end gtg 2017
Replies: 31
Views: 5649

Re: Gauteng year end gtg 2017

En nog :D:
by LouisZ
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:30 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Gauteng year end gtg 2017
Replies: 31
Views: 5649

Re: Gauteng year end gtg 2017

Nog
by LouisZ
Tue Dec 05, 2017 7:28 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Gauteng year end gtg 2017
Replies: 31
Views: 5649

Re: Gauteng year end gtg 2017

Nog so paar Fotos :thumbup:
by LouisZ
Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Gauteng year end gtg 2017
Replies: 31
Views: 5649

Re: Gauteng year end gtg 2017

Dankie vir die dag mense. Was lekker om die stok en wiel weer te gebruik. Baie mense weer in 'n lang tyd weer gesien met nuwe gesigte.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
by LouisZ
Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:06 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Worn Ignition SFA
Replies: 14
Views: 2651

Re: Worn Ignition SFA

Hi Chris,

Toyota Bakkie spare in Pta kan nog van die kits kry. Barrell, deurslotte, Fuel cap en pasende sleutels. Prys is R1300. Jy moet maar net laat weet of hulle moet bestel.
by LouisZ
Sat Dec 02, 2017 7:46 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Worn Ignition SFA
Replies: 14
Views: 2651

Re: Worn Ignition SFA

Ek ry verby Toy Bakkie spares vir jou oor 15 min
by LouisZ
Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Worn Ignition SFA
Replies: 14
Views: 2651

Re: Worn Ignition SFA

Ek myne so 2 jaar terug gekoop by N1. Was R700. Jy kry die nuwe barrel, 2 x deuslotte, petrol cap en sleutels. Ek weet Toyota Bakkie spares het ook die kit.

Net die prys kry nou wat dit kos. :thumbup:
by LouisZ
Sun Nov 26, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: HiluX engine failure
Replies: 5
Views: 2098

Re: HiluX engine failure

Sounds if someone by mistake got petrol in the tank. Mix petrol with diesel and you get that tar silicone type of sludge. Starting a diesel with that type of mix you can damage the engine like you described. I will take the Hilux back to Buskes Motors, all damages to them to fix. Or latter to give y...
by LouisZ
Fri Nov 24, 2017 8:56 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: NEW SNORKEL FITTED
Replies: 9
Views: 3165

Re: NEW SNORKEL FITTED

Netjies!!
by LouisZ
Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:49 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Slimline lightbar
Replies: 7
Views: 2000

Re: Slimline lightbar

Hi

4x4 Direct het ene wat 11" lank is:

http://www.4x4direct.co.za/led-bars/625 ... -inch.html
by LouisZ
Thu Nov 16, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux 3.0 D4D 2010 Snorkel
Replies: 3
Views: 1646

Re: Hilux 3.0 D4D 2010 Snorkel

Hi

At 4x4 Direct Centurion we got one for you. Price is R1990 incl. vat. We can fit too, that will be R900.

Phone : 012-941-0159
by LouisZ
Tue Nov 14, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Web Related Discussions and Suggestions
Topic: Refurbishing old 4x4 Hilux in Cape Town
Replies: 25
Views: 8904

Re: Refurbishing old 4x4 Hilux in Cape Town

The 4Y is easy engine to fix. Don't worry about the oil going black, it can happen. Always do a oil change with filter after 1000km. At the same time I strongly suggest a retorque of the head. I think the low compression can be because the head needs a retorque. What is the compression at the moment...
by LouisZ
Fri Nov 10, 2017 3:35 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: My Eerste Hilux.
Replies: 4
Views: 3988

Re: My Eerste Hilux.

Mooi man!!

Ek hoop die Hilux bring sommer baie Avonture :thumbup:
by LouisZ
Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:49 am
Forum: Members' Vehicles
Topic: Your HILUX Pic - Only 1, no text!
Replies: 507
Views: 343805

Re: Your HILUX Pic - Only 1, no text!

Mooi Bakkie Delport.
by LouisZ
Fri Nov 03, 2017 6:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine cutting out
Replies: 80
Views: 12960

Re: Engine cutting out

Maar nog altyd die Rooi igniter gebruik. Myne bv vat ek ook nie ignition na die ignite toe nie, om sodoende enige water shorts ook te verminder.
by LouisZ
Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux Revo Led bulbs
Replies: 4
Views: 1973

Re: Hilux Revo Led bulbs

Its the best light upgrade what I done on My old Hilux. I can drive easily at night now.
by LouisZ
Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:16 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 2015 Jimny Front Axle broken
Replies: 10
Views: 2169

Re: 2015 Jimny Front Axle broken

Yes!!! Ek is bly want ek weet die metalurgiese toets sal aandui dat die metaal te hard geword het met die sweiswerk.

Bonop sal daar 'n " Recall" wees op die maand en jaar as Suzuki nou rerig smart wil wees.
by LouisZ
Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine cutting out
Replies: 80
Views: 12960

Re: Engine cutting out

Gebruik jy die Dictator se Igniter(Rooi boksie)?
by LouisZ
Thu Nov 02, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: China 2017
Replies: 16
Views: 5273

Re: China 2017

I heard of their economic growth is better than the Usa.
by LouisZ
Fri Oct 27, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Torsion Bars
Replies: 4
Views: 1283

Re: Torsion Bars

It can be difficult to get it loose for so long time. Another way is to take used ATF(power steering liquid), drip it in as much as you can and leave as long as you can. Over a day is better. It should work the rust. Bottom head of the bolt should be turned anti clockwise to get it out. Some cases o...
by LouisZ
Thu Oct 26, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Greetings
Replies: 6
Views: 4249

Re: Greetings

Nico very Welcome here!!! :thumbup:
by LouisZ
Thu Oct 26, 2017 6:35 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: Happy new Prado owner!
Replies: 32
Views: 8884

Re: Happy new Prado owner!

Welcome Daan, Prado in my eyes is an awesome Cruiser. I hope you enjoy it :thumbup: South African versions did not come out with an Aux Tank at all. How ever if it was an Direct Import from Japan it would have that extra feature. Some of the Moz Spec Prado's of certain years would have. Happy 4x4íng...
by LouisZ
Thu Oct 19, 2017 4:26 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Strange noise on rear diff?
Replies: 23
Views: 3080

Re: Strange noise on rear diff?

Dis reg, yoke word nie meer reg gemaak nie. Nuwe een word ingesit.
by LouisZ
Thu Oct 19, 2017 11:14 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Strange noise on rear diff?
Replies: 23
Views: 3080

Re: Strange noise on rear diff?

Hi Robbie, Nou net ene gery wat presies maak soos joune. In 5de ry teen 80-90km/h. Voet afhaal dan hoor mens die geluid as jy jou voet afhaal. Versnelling niks. Ook in ander ratte nie juis iets. Onder in geklim en wat kry ek. 2 universals het play en die yoke het nogals play. Centre bearing is reg. ...
by LouisZ
Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Toyota Failing to start
Replies: 7
Views: 1640

Re: Toyota Failing to start

If its a 2.7 IFS check your Ecu Fuse in the fusebox in the engine compartment.
by LouisZ
Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:11 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Engine swap possibilities? YN57R 3Y petrol
Replies: 4
Views: 3642

Re: Engine swap possibilities? YN57R 3Y petrol

Ok

Measure the coil ohms to specification. Your coil will be part of the dizzy itself. Will be on the backside of the dizzy.
by LouisZ
Sun Oct 15, 2017 7:03 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Re: Andy's "new" LUX
Replies: 120
Views: 26339

Re: Andy's "new" LUX

Ahh, well done. Fuel pressure I get usually is by start up to 3.1 bar most and engine running on 2.8 bar. Driving depends on rpm on about 2.6 bar. If it fall lower you get it running too lean. Too much and you run too rich. Make sure the pressure match the cc injectors. Also, the 22Re was about 180 ...
by LouisZ
Sun Oct 15, 2017 6:40 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: Engine swap possibilities? YN57R 3Y petrol
Replies: 4
Views: 3642

Re: Engine swap possibilities? YN57R 3Y petrol

Hi Jez

What Dizzy you got? Old type contacts and condenser or new type Elec Ignition. Did you test the coils?
by LouisZ
Sat Oct 14, 2017 9:30 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Re: Andy's "new" LUX
Replies: 120
Views: 26339

Re: Andy's "new" LUX

Question

Why do you regulate the pressure twice?

I see the sliver settable one at the fuse box. But on the rear of the fuel rail on the OE rail there is also one. Or did it not have one?
by LouisZ
Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:07 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Re: Andy's "new" LUX
Replies: 120
Views: 26339

Re: Andy's "new" LUX

Did you change your spark plugs to BPR? BPR means it have a resistor in internally. Normal BP dont have. Resistor sparks I found it work better with the Efi's. And also choose a coller spark plug too. If it has a BPR6 go to BPR5. Combustion far better. It perform better, idle better, no missing and ...
by LouisZ
Tue Sep 26, 2017 9:19 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Hilux 22R conversion to KZ-T
Replies: 2
Views: 1084

Re: Hilux 22R conversion to KZ-T

Sounds more if you have to adjust the valve clearances I hope. Worst case can be a piston ring not seating correctly.
by LouisZ
Thu Sep 21, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Spare wheel lock
Replies: 5
Views: 2073

Re: Spare wheel lock

Hi Chris.

Mens sal hom kan pas op die Revo :thumbup:

Groette,
Louis
by LouisZ
Wed Sep 20, 2017 11:23 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: 02 With lexus gearing issues
Replies: 8
Views: 4139

Re: 02 With lexus gearing issues

Your diff ratio should be on the OE diesel setup eiher a 4.55, 4.11or the scarce 3.72. The 4.88 should be at 3300rpm at 120km/h? Where any other lower diff ratio should be lower rpm at 120kmh. But depends on tyre size too. Seems if the the diff ratio could be 4.88 :think: The lexus will be better on...
by LouisZ
Mon Sep 11, 2017 3:06 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Spot Lights, delay, and then nothing.
Replies: 3
Views: 3132

Re: Spot Lights, delay, and then nothing.

Does the Hella's switch the relay on on a separate switch or does it trigger with the brights?
by LouisZ
Mon Sep 11, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Lift kit on hilux 3.0d4d 2007
Replies: 3
Views: 2510

Re: Lift kit on hilux 3.0d4d 2007

Usually in the font in total the lift must be 50mm only. The spacer in your picture is a 30mm. This will result in a lift of 60mm if you do not have any aftermarket bumper or winch on. This will cause the side shaft angle to go out of specification. To keep it simple: 1. Use a 20mm spacer in the fro...
by LouisZ
Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: SFA Rear Wheel Bearing and Seal Replacement
Replies: 8
Views: 2053

Re: SFA Rear Wheel Bearing and Seal Replacement

Yep.

Its a bugger to get it off. My 1st one I got gatvol and grinded the bearing retainer of the sideshaft.

I made my own SST just for that. Works well for taking it apart and pressing all together again.
by LouisZ
Mon Sep 11, 2017 2:46 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine cutting out
Replies: 80
Views: 12960

Re: Engine cutting out

Stef.

Kom na my toe as jy kans het. Ons sit myne in en kyk wat gebeur.
by LouisZ
Sun Sep 03, 2017 10:40 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: New to the forum, lots of questions
Replies: 8
Views: 4174

Re: New to the form, lots of questions

Welcome, Rubberizing I will say Rhino linings are pretty good. 4x4 Direct can help with the replacement Led Globes. Price will be R1300 Anti theft on the Revo is pretty good but always good to have a back up 4x4 Direct can also help with the from levelling too. 20mm Strut spacer be R895 and fitment ...
by LouisZ
Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:15 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine cutting out
Replies: 80
Views: 12960

Re: Engine cutting out

Mooi man. Ek het al dit so 3 keer al gehad. een was over voltage van die Altenator, een was battery oppad uit en die laaste was ou drade tussen altenator na die battery wat hoe weerstand gehad het. Ook ure op ander plekke gesoek. Dan skop dit eers in, "basics 1s"t :dash: Kom verby een of a...
by LouisZ
Sun Aug 20, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Searching for 3Y Hilux Service intervals
Replies: 2
Views: 1015

Re: Searching for 3Y Hilux Service intervals

I usually service every 10 000km. :thumbup:
by LouisZ
Sun Aug 20, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine cutting out
Replies: 80
Views: 12960

Re: Engine cutting out

Stef die Dicktator hou nie van 'n pap battery of enige spikes wat die battery of altenator kan gee nie. As die volts onder 10. 8 volt gaan dan sny alles uit. As jy 'n hoe spike van die altenator kry dan dan sny alles ook uit. As joune gewire is met die mag adaptor op 'n over voltage spike dan gaan d...
by LouisZ
Wed Aug 16, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine cutting out
Replies: 80
Views: 12960

Re: Engine cutting out

Bring hom bietjie verby eendag by my. Wil bietjie 'n log maak van die Ecu. Op Rudi sin was dit ou drade wat op die Altenator was wat sy enjin laat uitsny het.

Kon dit duidelik op die log op die Ecu sien
by LouisZ
Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:47 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Brake booster
Replies: 1
Views: 696

Re: Brake booster

Turn the check valve 180 degrees.
by LouisZ
Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:47 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: D4D Seatbelt
Replies: 5
Views: 1690

Re: D4D Seatbelt

Foto kan help. :thumbup:
by LouisZ
Fri Jun 16, 2017 10:50 am
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: V8 vs v6
Replies: 14
Views: 6450

Re: V8 vs v6

Hannes kry 'n pre wired 1UZ of 3UZ met die oorspronklike ECu. Baie van die nuwer engins met VVti hou nie van die aftermarket Ecu's nie.

Die ouer 1UZ sonder VVti loop baie goed met die Splitronics, maar die reeks engins word skaars en parte ook.
by LouisZ
Thu Jun 15, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Auxiliary Dashboard Cigarette Lighter
Replies: 5
Views: 6999

Re: Auxiliary Dashboard Cigarette Lighter

Other idea what I had was to replace the OE cig lighter with this dual usb socket. I just filed away a bit to let it fit. Work like usual on the ignition.
by LouisZ
Wed May 31, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: Ctek 250s dual query
Replies: 16
Views: 7800

Re: Ctek 250s dual query

To make it work. Negative to main battery. 2nd negative to Aux battery if you don't use PV. If you do a 3rd negative All This will go onto the Ctek - terminal. Its bad they don't show it on the instructions. But that how its done. Also remember if the supply voltage(From alternator) is less than 12....
by LouisZ
Wed May 31, 2017 8:50 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 4x4 sump for 4Y motor?
Replies: 8
Views: 2223

Re: 4x4 sump for 4Y motor?

On the 4Y the 4x4 Hilux on the SFA the bulge sits at the rear.

On any other ie like Taxis its in the front.

Other thing also after the sump come off the Taxi 4Y you have to take the Oil pickup off, swop it for the 4x4 Hilux oil pickup.
Difference is the 4x4 one is longer.
by LouisZ
Wed May 31, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Gauteng Club event suggestions
Replies: 31
Views: 8917

Re: Gauteng Club event suggestions

Kom mense.

Tyd weer vir bietjie speel op 'n Saterdag of Sondag.

De wild
Hennops
Selfs die Fonteine 4x4 roette. Ek weet baie het al die 2 eerstes gery maar kom ons begin erens.

10 de of 11Junie???????? :subscribed:

Ek kry nou ontrekkings simptome. :D:
by LouisZ
Fri May 19, 2017 8:05 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: V8 vs v6
Replies: 14
Views: 6450

Re: V8 vs v6

4GR is net 'n 2.5lt. Kleiner enjin met goeie krag. Partesal makliker wees om te kry soos Pieter noem. :thumbup:
by LouisZ
Thu May 18, 2017 10:38 pm
Forum: Engine conversions (Lexus/7M-GE/3RZ-FE etc)
Topic: V8 vs v6
Replies: 14
Views: 6450

Re: V8 vs v6

Ek het my oog op 'n Lexus 4GR-FSE engine.... :subscribed:
by LouisZ
Thu May 18, 2017 10:34 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: clunk sound whenever i brake
Replies: 19
Views: 5734

Re: clunk sound whenever i brake

The engine can be off. Safer that way.
by LouisZ
Thu May 18, 2017 10:30 pm
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Best place to take a sfa for repairs
Replies: 21
Views: 3795

Re: Best place to take a sfa for repairs

Replaced the broken parts in the Gearbox. Input shaft from Toyota really expensive, so we decide to use and modify it a bit to re use it. Some parts were engineered to suit. This will be Input shaft bearing, Some minor keys on 3rd gear Syncro. Snap rings and 5th gear Nut. The nut is the longest to g...
by LouisZ
Thu May 18, 2017 10:02 pm
Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
Topic: General questions about the sfa.
Replies: 5
Views: 2775

Re: General questions about the sfa.

:thumbup: Hulle is baie maklik om te onderhou. 2.2 of 4Y. Die ou donkie van die lot, baie goeie engine en hard, parte baie eenvoudig om te kry. Net stadig met die Carb. Kan met Efi verbeter na baie beter rit. 2.4 of 22R, Selfde as bo, baie goeie krag wat mens kan kry op sy Efi ombouing. Is werklik s...

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