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by george
Thu May 28, 2015 7:26 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: PowerMaster Inverter Generator for use during loadshedding
Replies: 49
Views: 15342

Re: PowerMaster Inverter Generator for use during loadsheddi

I tested a Mecer 1200 kva inverter tonight . It has auto switchover and built in 10A battery charger. So for R1495 you get a inverter and 10 amp charger.What a bargain. You are going to pay that amount for a BX2 or even more for a Victron charger. We should advertise it as a charger and you get an ...
by george
Wed May 27, 2015 5:59 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: lekker get together, MAY GTG
Replies: 59
Views: 11394

Re: lekker get together, MAY GTG

Lekker.kan nie wag nie
by george
Tue May 26, 2015 9:21 pm
Forum: Electronic Gadgets and Radios
Topic: What GPS must I get?
Replies: 14
Views: 6927

Re: What GPS must I get?

Daar is nie so baie nie
Kyk na die nüvi 2589LMT
Contains Garmin's TracBack technology
which records a user's track log and allows them
to follow the same track they used to get
to a destination
http://www.garmin.co.za/in_car_advanced_series.php
by george
Sun May 24, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: Fitting Roof Rack Rails
Replies: 11
Views: 4570

Re: Fitting Roof Rack Rails

WELL DONE :thumbup:
by george
Sat May 23, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: PowerMaster Inverter Generator for use during loadshedding
Replies: 49
Views: 15342

Re: PowerMaster Inverter Generator for use during loadsheddi

Hi WIllem Dit gaan die een wees http://mecer.co.za/mecer-inverter-ivr-1000bkivr-2000bk/ Die prys gaan so by die R1500 wees vir 700w. So al wat jy nodig gaan he is n lekker groot battery en jy is gesort vir load shedding :thumbup: al vraag wat oorbly - wanneer het jy voorraad ??????? :siffler: Weet ...
by george
Sat May 23, 2015 7:34 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: PowerMaster Inverter Generator for use during loadshedding
Replies: 49
Views: 15342

Re: PowerMaster Inverter Generator for use during loadsheddi

Hi WIllem

Dit gaan die een wees
Die prys gaan so by die R1500 wees vir 700w.

So al wat jy nodig gaan he is n lekker groot battery en jy is gesort vir load shedding :thumbup:
by george
Sat May 23, 2015 7:24 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Sucker for punishment
Replies: 47
Views: 4684

Re: Sucker for punishment

Nice one Andy :thumbup: We should call you Biker_Dog.

I am sommer going to start my Suzuki now
by george
Sat May 23, 2015 7:18 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Gas Installation
Replies: 28
Views: 3300

Re: Gas Installation

ALso the first time I hear of a cage.Maybe they changed it. When I still stayed in Durbanville it had to had a chain around the bottle and had to be more than 1.5meters away from a window.
by george
Sat May 23, 2015 7:15 am
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: 12V Lights
Replies: 191
Views: 73022

Re: 12V Lights

Andy that is just awesome.Great job:thumbup:
by george
Thu May 21, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: Hilux Revo - Released in Thailand
Replies: 18
Views: 3036

Re: Hilux Revo - Released in Thailand

Not to bad. I always liked the lancer mitsubishi nose.
by george
Wed May 20, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Welcome to all the new members
Replies: 457
Views: 290730

Re: Welcome to all the new members

Thanks guys, I must say you guys are great, took me through all possible steps for what the problem could be, now I now what to look for next time. George, the name of your shop,i will pop in during Saturday morning. I also have a shop at Langebaan Lagoon(Neptunes Cave) Cheers for now 4x4Direct. Ne...
by george
Wed May 20, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Tracker vir n werksbakkie
Replies: 8
Views: 1122

Re: Tracker vir n werksbakkie

jy kan hier kyk https://www.gpslogbook.co.za/PublicPages/Home.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Ons gebruik dit ook en werk baie goed. Hulle stuur vir jou die unit wat jy self insit. So jy weet presies waar dit sit. Die logbook kan net so saam met jou belasting ingestuur...
by george
Tue May 19, 2015 2:23 pm
Forum: Meet the People
Topic: Welcome to all the new members
Replies: 457
Views: 290730

Re: Welcome to all the new members

Glad you got sorted.
Come and pop in our shop when you in Langebaan. Behind the Caltex garage next to the mall.
by george
Tue May 19, 2015 7:20 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Kungwini 4x4 6th June, Pictures added
Replies: 230
Views: 53240

Re: Kungwini 4x4 New trail 6th June

OK, it's definite. We'll be there for the Saturday at the very least, God willing.
Nice one Andy :thumbup: The foreigners are growing in numbers
by george
Sat May 16, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Kungwini 4x4 6th June, Pictures added
Replies: 230
Views: 53240

Re: Kungwini 4x4 New trail 6th June

Jissie ouens ek raak ook nou kwaai opgewonde. Dit gaan lekker wees om al julle gevrete te sien.
by george
Thu May 14, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: Alternative Energy
Topic: 12V Lights
Replies: 191
Views: 73022

Re: 12V Lights

You cant be finished yet
Look at this nice deal we got :thumbup:
http://www.4x4direct.co.za/led-house-li ... -p-280.htm
by george
Thu May 14, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine sitting at 172,000 Km's and with problems
Replies: 89
Views: 17830

Re: Engine sitting at 172,000 Km's and with problmens

Hi Martin. i am not sure. I just have some oil in the intake throttle. My turbo sits on 380k so I presume it is a combination of by pass oil and seals going on the turbo.
by george
Wed May 13, 2015 3:21 pm
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: lekker get together, MAY GTG
Replies: 59
Views: 11394

Re: lekker get together, MAY GTG

en jou vrou, dan gee ons haar een van daai goed in die sand
:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

Eben sal nie sy vrou bring nie. Dan moet hy homself gedra.



Dis hoekom myne nie saamkom nie :laugh2:
by george
Sun May 10, 2015 11:03 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Sleepwa nie verseker
Replies: 10
Views: 1381

Re: Sleepwa nie verseker

Chris is reg. Kleingeld. Die rede hoekom ek destyds uitgevind het is as jy n trailer huur.
by george
Sat May 09, 2015 8:22 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: 2015
Replies: 35
Views: 8628

Re: 2015

Mooi man. Ek moet wag tot die 10de Julie. Hoop net SAPS kan my geweer se liksens uitsort voor dan
by george
Sat May 09, 2015 8:15 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Sleepwa nie verseker
Replies: 10
Views: 1381

Re: Sleepwa nie verseker

Thabogrobler wrote:Soos ek hom verstaan: sodra die wa aan jou kar gehak is, word hy onder die kar versekering gedek- of ten minste by die nie-direkte versekenings mense.
Jip dis wat my makelaar ook gese het.Nie vir diefstal nie,maar wel vir ongelukke
by george
Fri May 08, 2015 9:12 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Advise from Richards Bay members.
Replies: 3
Views: 1219

Re: Advise from Richards Bay members.

Hi mossie. Ek dink die area waar jy moet bly is meer en see of so iets. Maar die manne wat dit ken sal beter weet
by george
Fri May 08, 2015 1:25 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: IFS 2nd hand Front Bumper set wanted
Replies: 9
Views: 1928

Re: IFS 2nd hand Front Bumper set wanted

I have a white one from my 2001 shape.You can have for free,but I think courier is going to cost a bit.
Yours look like the bull nose
by george
Thu May 07, 2015 10:38 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Engine sitting at 172,000 Km's and with problems
Replies: 89
Views: 17830

Re: Engine sitting at 172,000 Km's and with problmens

Hi Marin

Yoh I so hope you get some good service out of the engine now.
Just a question
(I'm still driving around on my old refurbished Turbo)
Where did you get it done and at what cost.
My turbo is also leaking and I am not in the mood to spend 8k on a new turbo
by george
Wed May 06, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: 2.5 sand / tow capabilities??
Replies: 14
Views: 1992

Re: 2.5 sand / tow capabilities??

Have a look at the older Ford 2.5. A little bit on the thirsty side,but very solid engine's
by george
Wed May 06, 2015 7:44 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZTE MOTOR/REPAIR OR REPLACE?
Replies: 8
Views: 14945

Re: KZTE MOTOR/REPAIR OR REPLACE?

In the near future I will have the same issue. What everyone tells me is that to re-do a KZ properly is going to cost a lot.
You can also speak to these guys http://www.enginesandmore.co.za/ apparently they are quit good.
I called them and an import is 23k
by george
Mon May 04, 2015 6:31 pm
Forum: Build your own:
Topic: From roof-top to a motorhome
Replies: 6
Views: 3974

Re: From roof-top to a motorhome

If I had to do my 7 month trip again I would look at something like this. http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=144&t=37234 Or the Blinkgat product like Chris have. They also do the Double cabs an basically sits to the end of your open tailgate. or the one that Haboob's have. I had the...
by george
Sat May 02, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Groot Probleem
Replies: 8
Views: 982

Re: Groot Probleem

Die sleutel slyt uit. Omdat jy heeltyd met remote oopmaak slyt ignition saam met sleutel maar deur bly nog dieselfde. Na hele paar jaar sukkel die sleutel met die deur. My sleutel begin ook nou moeilik die deur opmaak
by george
Sat May 02, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 1999-2005 IFS Hilux Rust Warning
Replies: 7
Views: 2219

Re: 1999-2005 IFS Hilux Rust Warning

Ai. Nou maak jy werk vir my ook :thumbdown: Sal myne ook strip die naweek.Ek hoop jy kom help
by george
Thu Apr 30, 2015 6:35 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Canvas in Cape Town.
Replies: 17
Views: 3049

Re: Canvas in Cape Town.

Well done. :thumbup:
by george
Wed Apr 29, 2015 10:09 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Nuwe Hilux en Fortuner
Replies: 6
Views: 1597

Re: Nuwe Hilux en Fortuner

So they are dropping the V6 :thumbdown: 1GD-FTV VN — 2.8-litre four-cylinder intercooled turbocharged diesel engine that produces 132kW of power and 450Nm of torque between 1600 – 2400rpm when mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. When mated to the six-speed manual transmission, the torque fi...
by george
Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:35 pm
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: suspension lift
Replies: 9
Views: 3911

Re: suspension lift

Daai spacers is vir n vigo. Ek hou nie baie van die shackels nie. Sal werk vir speelding maar ek dink vir n ryding kan hy dalk onstabiel wees
by george
Wed Apr 22, 2015 4:43 pm
Forum: General Mods
Topic: Air helpers; do they help??
Replies: 33
Views: 9278

Re: Air helpers; do they help??

I installed a set of these and so far quite happy.Got about 15mm lift and can carry a heavier load.Took about 20min to install

http://www.4x4direct.co.za/suspension-a ... p-1721.htm
ss1.jpg
by george
Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:09 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: AT of Manual?
Replies: 3
Views: 928

Re: AT of Manual?

More. Ek hou maar meer van manual. Veral as jy sleep. Die brandstof verbruik is ook beter as AT. Ek hou ook van die feit dat so jou battery pap wees of starter foutief kan jy jouself aan die brand stoot
by george
Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:37 am
Forum: Gauteng
Topic: Mc Carthy Rhino 4x4 Trail GTG 18th April 2015
Replies: 153
Views: 58515

Re: Mc Carthy Rhino 4x4 Trail GTG 18th April 2015

Lyk alte lekker.

hoe hoog was daai bruggie met die pale. Op die foto lyk dit nogal hoog
by george
Tue Apr 14, 2015 9:47 pm
Forum: Toyota Prado 4x4 Forum
Topic: My new Toyota - Meet Panthera
Replies: 76
Views: 25247

Re: My new Toyota - Meet Panthera

Baie netjies :thumbup:
Ek het op my bakkie se diff breather ook in die cab gehad ,maar het dit later geskyf,want ek het die heeltyd diff olie geruik.
by george
Tue Apr 14, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Kz - te Head: AMC vs Toyota
Replies: 15
Views: 2981

Re: Kz - te Head: AMC vs Toyota

Polarbear2008 wrote:George wat sal die import duty wees op so iets?
As ek dit reg is omtrent 20%

Ek sal ook maar vir die AMC gaan,maar my "krakie" is nog klein dink ek.Myne word nog nie warm nie.Net coolant wat verdwyn
by george
Sun Apr 12, 2015 1:54 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Kz - te Head: AMC vs Toyota
Replies: 15
Views: 2981

Re: Kz - te Head: AMC vs Toyota

Hi Theunis. I will subscribe to this one. I do fear a new head is on the cards for me :blackeye: My understanding is also the AMC is better I also found this company in the UK http://www.ebay.com/itm/CYLINDER-HEAD-TOYOTA-1KZ-TE-FOR-LANDCRUISER-SURF-PRADO-3-0-LTR-DIESEL-93-01-/181653189958?pt=LH_Defa...
by george
Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:43 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Klein Tafelberg Easter 2015
Replies: 7
Views: 1254

Re: Klein Tafelberg Easter 2015

Lekker man.Kobus mag maar braai. Ek like daai gazebo in die 5de foto
by george
Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:28 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: BEES se geskenk
Replies: 16
Views: 2229

Re: BEES se geskenk

Nou n lekker bumper
by george
Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:10 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: BEES se geskenk
Replies: 16
Views: 2229

Re: BEES se geskenk

Mooi man.
by george
Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:20 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Faulty fuel guage with Long range tank. Promblem solved
Replies: 6
Views: 1725

Re: Faulty fuel guage with Long range tank. Promblem solved

Glad you got sorted. :thumbup: Enjoy the "setpilletjie" :twisted:
by george
Sat Apr 04, 2015 8:47 am
Forum: Recommended accommodation and camping
Topic: Mango beach
Replies: 12
Views: 6789

Re: Mango beach

Good luck Mark. :thumbup:

The last time I was there we spend some time at Cocos Bay
by george
Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:54 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 500 of 50PPM
Replies: 8
Views: 1767

Re: 500 of 50PPM

Hi Johan

Gooi maar 50PPM in as jy kan.500PPM sal hom nie seer maak nie,maar dan moet jy meer gereeld olie vervang
by george
Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:41 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 14.?? volts?
Replies: 9
Views: 1450

Re: 14.?? volts?

Jy het fout op jou alti en dc laaier
by george
Tue Mar 31, 2015 4:55 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: 14.?? volts?
Replies: 9
Views: 1450

Re: 14.?? volts?

Goeie middag. Kan ek die spanningsreguleerder in die KZ se alternator vervang met een wat sowat 14.5 (7) volt gee? My probleem is die DC-DC laaier skakel die laaistroom na die wa aan eers op 14.2V. Huidiglik is slegs sowat 13.5V beskikbaar (al die jare wat ek die voertuig het). Kan die elektronika ...
by george
Sun Mar 29, 2015 9:56 am
Forum: Late 1998 to 2005 (Gen 5 aka IFS Hilux)
Topic: runner boards facelift
Replies: 10
Views: 3567

Re: runner boards facelift

Hi Piet
Lyk sommer baie beter :thumbup: Hou van jou staal rims ook.
Het al baie gewonder of ek nie maar my mags ook moet ruil vir die staal rims nie
by george
Fri Mar 27, 2015 7:56 am
Forum: Western Cape
Topic: Next GTG April 2015
Replies: 31
Views: 8327

Re: Next GTG April 2015

Tierkloof was nog altyd lekker.Kamp plek ook nie te sleg nie.
by george
Mon Mar 23, 2015 8:14 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: ADSl Isp
Replies: 14
Views: 2218

Re: ADSl Isp

Dis eintlik 'n goeie deal. :thumbup: Dit lyk vir my as jy uncapped vat dan is dit shaped en die bundles is almal unshaped. Ek hou daarvan
by george
Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZ Coolant gone missing
Replies: 12
Views: 1815

Re: KZ Coolant gone missing

Give me a 'c' - C, give me an 'r' - R, give me a 'a' - A , give me a 'c' -C, give me a 'k' - K - whot has he got???? A cracked head!!!! Dis maar so, ek het vir 18 maande in denail geleef en elke oggend so half liter water in die tenkie gegooi. Nooit warm geword nie. Hoppy het destyds gese check elk...
by george
Sun Mar 22, 2015 11:43 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZ Coolant gone missing
Replies: 12
Views: 1815

Re: KZ Coolant gone missing

louis fourie wrote:Nou net weer deur my thread gegaan. Dis 4 jaar, 2000 ure en 110 000km later.....and still going strong. As jy head moet vervang, betaal maar 'n paar rand meer en koop 'n AMC
Ja dis seker maar sy voorland.. Die ander ding is die enjin loop glad nie warm nie. Hy verloor net coolant
by george
Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:53 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: 4x4 Direct - Irritated Customer
Replies: 28
Views: 3891

Re: 4x4 Direct - Irritated Customer

Bushwacker wrote::subscribed: :subscribed:
Piet jy drink darm baie koffie.Hoop dit is nie kitskoffie nie :siffler:
by george
Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:21 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZ Coolant gone missing
Replies: 12
Views: 1815

Re: KZ Coolant gone missing

George The water is most probably pushed out at the reservoir next to the radiator as was the case with mine - the only evidence is the pink coolant marks. Good luck and remember to use a genuine part head gasket. Loyuis was joune die head of net gasket. Hoe kan 'n mens toets as dit op die manifold...
by george
Sun Mar 22, 2015 9:19 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: ADSl Isp
Replies: 14
Views: 2218

Re: ADSl Isp

The 2mbs line is fine for me. I would like to have about 30gb per month.

The wireless is not really an option here in Langebaan. SO far I have been happy with Telkom
by george
Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:22 am
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Info pls
Replies: 3
Views: 814

Re: Info pls

We stayed in the old light house in November
We also stayed there :thumbup: Very nice
by george
Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:02 am
Forum: General Hilux Discussions
Topic: hilux ifs solid axle questions
Replies: 4
Views: 922

Re: hilux ifs solid axle questions

zukin wrote:did the 91 toyota hilux pickup come wity ifs or were they solid axle only?
I only seen them with solid axle, someone tell me ifs is standard & solid was an option
Hi
In SA all the 4x4 models had solid axle's
by george
Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:01 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZ Coolant gone missing
Replies: 12
Views: 1815

Re: KZ Coolant gone missing

Lollie wrote:George,
What is going on?With your your previous IFS the diff oil disappear now it is the coolant? :lol:

Water could also leak on the exhaust manifold and evaporate.
My bakkies moet altyd anders wees :lol:
by george
Sat Mar 21, 2015 9:52 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: ADSl Isp
Replies: 14
Views: 2218

Re: ADSl Isp

Riaan is ook my it guru en hy gebruik nou crystal web maar hulle is 350 per maand. Wil net kyk wat gebruik julle
by george
Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:57 pm
Forum: Open Discussion
Topic: Pest control advice needed.
Replies: 12
Views: 1994

Re: Pest control advice needed.

I tried it all.Even the Phostoxin
The only thing that worked was a Jack Russel. :thumbup:
by george
Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:43 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: KZ Coolant gone missing
Replies: 12
Views: 1815

KZ Coolant gone missing

Ja I know my head is gone start saving for a AMC That is the standard answer for a KZ owner :lol: Just to explain and maybe a different outcome :beg: My coolant is going somewhere. I have had it tested at a radiator place. They did a pressure test and that chemical test to see if there is any exhaus...

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