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- Fri Feb 22, 2019 10:54 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Pics of my Stallion
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2393
Re: Pics of my Stallion
Thank you Moderator and Nic, Nic, I looked at the options of mounting the Hi Lift inside the Canopy, wasn't fitting where I wanted it to come, as it's longer than the Canopy, and I need the Canopy space for loading for Farm. I needed a place where I could access it easily and found the bull bar to ...
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 7:27 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Pics of my Stallion
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2393
Re: Pics of my Stallion
I'd be a little hesitant about mounting that hi-lift jack on the bull bar, even though it looks cool. In the event of a crash, you have a significant risk of it breaking free and becoming a projectile. Rather bolt it inside the canopy.
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 12:50 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: RE: Centre console - SFA
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4081
Re: RE: Centre console - SFA
Cool! Great idea. I'm wondering if I should do that or one of those little fan chiller boxes
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 12:48 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2920
Re: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
I've replaced the original bulbs with LEDs from 4x4direct, that are significantly better than the original incandescents.
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:45 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2920
Re: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
My tail lights (local bin) are still working fine, except for the fact that my reverse light is pretty much useless. On removing the lens cover, I found that most of the chrome has flaked off, leaving a black plastic reflector. Does anyone know if there is a product out there to refurbish these? If...
- Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:44 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2920
Re: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
I'm sure the pirate ones will fade. But since Toyota no longer have the left hand side light and if they did, it would cost R900, I can buy another 11 before I start to lose money.
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 11:52 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2920
Re: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
Yes, swung by there on my way to work. Seem to have an excellent range of spares for loads of vehicles.
- Fri Jan 25, 2019 10:34 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2920
Re: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
R75 for the entire light assembly. Toyota's price for the right hand side, lens only, R900.Tim86 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:33 am https://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewto ... 71#p506971
Depo, through Grandmark apparently:
http://www.grandmark.co.za/
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:17 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2920
Re: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
Baie dankie!!
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 10:01 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2920
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 3:41 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 22R Starter Motor Solenoid Switch Repair
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4280
Re: 22R Starter Motor Solenoid Switch Repair
Perhaps, but unlikely. Worth checking out if nothing else fixes it. You can always use it to trigger a relay directly from the battery positive.
- Fri Jan 11, 2019 11:25 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2920
SFA Import Bin LHS taillight
Hi there
I need a tail light for an 87 SFA with the import bin (vertical tail lights). It's identical to the taillight of the Venture, but for some reason Toyota have ceased production of the LHS (passenger) one, the RHS they still make .
Anyone know where I can get a pirate part?
Thanks
Nic
I need a tail light for an 87 SFA with the import bin (vertical tail lights). It's identical to the taillight of the Venture, but for some reason Toyota have ceased production of the LHS (passenger) one, the RHS they still make .
Anyone know where I can get a pirate part?
Thanks
Nic
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 8:52 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Heating a bearing to fit it
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1716
Re: Heating a bearing to fit it
Ya,the blue-ing usually suggests that you've changed the temper of the metal. It's better to cool the shaft to shrink it rather than heat the bearing to expand it
- Tue Nov 20, 2018 2:18 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Front window holder
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3001
Re: SFA Front window holder
Apparently so. I'll post the part number when I get mine
- Tue Nov 20, 2018 8:58 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Front window holder
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3001
Re: SFA Front window holder
Replacement from Toyota is R150. Which is cheaper than buying a sheet of 1mm steel because no one in Stellies has offcuts.
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 11:47 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Front window holder
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3001
Re: SFA Front window holder
Thanks. That's Plan B. Plan A is see how many limbs Toyota want for one
- Mon Nov 19, 2018 8:24 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Front window holder
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3001
SFA Front window holder
Hi there The front passenger side window fell into the door yesterday. The little channel that grips the bottom of the window and connects it to the raising and lowering mechanism is rusted to hell. Any one know where I can get a replacement? The raising and lowering mechanism doesn't come with the ...
- Wed Nov 07, 2018 12:16 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Beautiful 1991 SFA 2200 4Y 4x4 D/C--Keep OR Re-Sell?--(with pics)
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3601
- Thu Nov 01, 2018 8:09 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 6471
Re: In Need Of Some Drag Link Advice
I got an entire replacement drag link from Gemini Spares, it wasn't very expensive from what I recall, around R300
- Mon Oct 29, 2018 9:04 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Toyota to Rent for Africa Trip
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1133
Re: Toyota to Rent for Africa Trip
https://africamper.com/
Or Avis rent fully equipped 4x4s too. You can also rent just a 4x4, and hire an off road trailer with all the bells and whistles if you prefer
Or Avis rent fully equipped 4x4s too. You can also rent just a 4x4, and hire an off road trailer with all the bells and whistles if you prefer
- Mon Oct 15, 2018 12:06 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 22R Starter Motor Solenoid Switch Repair
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4280
Re: 22R Starter Motor Solenoid Switch Repair
I got mine through my local Autoelectrician, Mettes Auto Electrical in Stellenbosch
- Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:20 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 22R Starter Motor Solenoid Switch Repair
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4280
Re: 22R Starter Motor Solenoid Switch Repair
In my experience, it's better to replace the solenoid than go through the schelp of stripping it. Been there, ruined the T-shirt. Solenoids are not particularly expensive
- Fri Sep 28, 2018 10:36 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Driver's Side Roof Handle Installation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7378
Re: Driver's Side Roof Handle Installation
There's a company I've used a few times that do excellent laser cutting and bending in whatever thickness of steel, all they want is the CAD. If you can make up a sketch, I can turn it into CAD and we can make some...
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 12:12 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1995 SFA Fuel Warning Light
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2983
Re: 1995 SFA Fuel Warning Light
I've done some experimentation on how far you can drive on empty with mine, with a full jerry can to get me home once I run out. On my previous SFA with the 22R engine, I did 140km past empty before I ran out of nerve and filled up from the jerry. The easier way to do it (no risk of having to bleed ...
- Tue Sep 25, 2018 8:26 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1995 SFA Fuel Warning Light
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2983
Re: 1995 SFA Fuel Warning Light
It's a 50l tank and I get around 480-500km out of that. I usually fill at about 450. The 2.8 (3L) donkey diesel engine
- Fri Sep 21, 2018 3:48 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1995 SFA Fuel Warning Light
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2983
Re: 1995 SFA Fuel Warning Light
Ya, no light. I tend to drive on the odo rather than the gauge, since the gauge in mine shows empty with about 10l left.
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 3:06 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Seal kit for powersteering pump?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1558
Re: Seal kit for powersteering pump?
It's not difficult to get the pump off - only took me a couple of hours because I couldn't get the pulley off so had to cut the bolt in half...
- Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:21 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Seal kit for powersteering pump?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1558
Re: Seal kit for powersteering pump?
Is it the pump that's leaking? Or the banjo fitting on the high pressure side? That's just 2 O-rings to replace
If you take the pump to any hydraulic place they should be able to sort it for you.
If you take the pump to any hydraulic place they should be able to sort it for you.
- Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:36 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1995 SFA Gearbox/Transfer Oil Levels
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3205
Re: 1995 SFA Gearbox/Transfer Oil Levels
I've not had mine apart, so I speak under correction, but what I can see from the parts stackup, is that there is only the gasket on the mating faces of the t-fer and g-box, and not around the shafts themselves. There are no o-rings or lip seals in that gasket set.
- Thu Sep 06, 2018 8:56 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1995 SFA Gearbox/Transfer Oil Levels
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3205
Re: 1995 SFA Gearbox/Transfer Oil Levels
There's just one seal: http://japan-parts.eu/toyota/gr/1995/hi ... gasket-kit
Though on mine it looks like one of the previous owners took a short cut and used gasket maker rather than a real gasket
Though on mine it looks like one of the previous owners took a short cut and used gasket maker rather than a real gasket
- Tue Aug 14, 2018 12:14 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 91 hilux speedometer not working
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1946
Re: 91 hilux speedometer not working
Ah ok, but still, the next generation of Hilux, the IFS, also has a cable. I don't think it was until the Vigo model that there were fully electronic ones
- Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:37 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: 91 hilux speedometer not working
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1946
Re: 91 hilux speedometer not working
I'm speaking under correction but the 91 definitely had a cable speedometer.
- Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:06 pm
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Driver's Side Roof Handle Installation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7378
Re: Driver's Side Roof Handle Installation
And then of course one of those delectable bent plate transfer cross member replacements would be great - can anyone advise from where I may attain one? What's that? I just put wide flat bar on the ends of my sliders "legs" that come to the chassis, one piece welded to the leg and the oth...
- Fri Jul 20, 2018 3:03 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Re: Andy's "new" LUX
- Replies: 120
- Views: 26350
Re: Re: Andy's "new" LUX
Very nice!
- Fri Jul 20, 2018 8:28 am
- Forum: 1979 to early 1998 Hilux (Gen 3&4 aka SFA 4x4)
- Topic: Driver's Side Roof Handle Installation
- Replies: 25
- Views: 7378
Re: Driver's Side Roof Handle Installation
Try Caryota in Bellville, near Access Park or the R300/R102 intersection
- Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:38 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3983
Re: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
Yes, sorry, should have been more clear. I used 6mm closed cell foam sheeting from Sondor Foam. I didn't bother to stick it down on the floor - the seats and everything hold it well enough, but in the doors the adhesive will be needed.
- Wed Jul 18, 2018 9:38 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3983
Re: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
Ya, nicely done! While all the interior panels are off, take some time to add some sound insulation to the doors and floor, you won't regret it
- Mon Jul 16, 2018 8:55 am
- Forum: 4x2 Hilux's Welcome
- Topic: Calliper oring seal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3588
Re: Calliper oring seal
You need Internal diameter, External diameter and height as well as type (O/single lip/double lip etc) and the fluid type it will be contact with
- Thu Jun 28, 2018 2:16 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Shackle Bushes --Poly or Rubber ?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6607
Re: Shackle Bushes --Poly or Rubber ?
Do the fixed ones first, then the hanger side. That way getting everything lined up is much easier
- Wed Jun 20, 2018 1:29 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Gearbox Fill plug stripped
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1802
Re: Gearbox Fill plug stripped
A wack with a hammer is always a good idea when the bolt and the thing it screws into are different metals (steel and aluminium in this case), it helps reduce the sticktion. That and copper slip are your friend
- Wed Jun 20, 2018 10:46 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Gearbox Fill plug stripped
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1802
Re: Gearbox Fill plug stripped
You can replace the filler plug with a camry one, that has a female 10mm allen socket, which works much better and doesn't strip easily.
viewtopic.php?f=92&t=36185&p=431587
viewtopic.php?f=92&t=36185&p=431587
- Mon Jun 11, 2018 1:57 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Radiator Upgrade Mk6
- Replies: 4
- Views: 982
Re: Radiator Upgrade Mk6
You can usually find a replacement/upgrade at Silverton Radiators
- Mon Jun 11, 2018 9:52 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA intermittent wipers
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2114
Re: SFA intermittent wipers
So I finally took the whole wiper switch apart: https://i.imgur.com/Heo347b.jpg The light green with red, the blue with black, the blue with red and the black wire all lead from the switch into the loom. The light green with red only goes as far as the plug under the steering column where it ends in...
- Thu May 17, 2018 8:28 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: First sfa
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1292
Re: First sfa
Buy this one: viewtopic.php?p=504999#p504999
- Fri May 04, 2018 8:45 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: `82 Hilux 4x4 Parts
- Replies: 3
- Views: 944
Re: `82 Hilux 4x4 Parts
The agents carry a lot, at a price. Often many of the spares are shared with the Hi-Ace or the 87-99 Hilux and can be bought from Midas
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:00 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Stuck transfer case filler plug
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1978
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:14 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Warning... All SFA Owners!
- Replies: 52
- Views: 40809
Re: Warning... All SFA Owners!
I put fine SS mesh underneath mine to stop the crud getting in. Seems to work mostly.
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 8:13 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Stuck transfer case filler plug
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1978
Re: Stuck transfer case filler plug
Got it free eventually. Tried the 6 point socket (the el-cheapo sockets from Midas are surprisingly durable), didn't work. Tried with a cold chisel and a hammer to turn it, but that didn't work and I was getting close to damaging the sealing face on the housing. Welded on an M20 nut, then hammered a...
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 2:46 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Stuck transfer case filler plug
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1978
Re: Stuck transfer case filler plug
Thanks guys.
I'll see if I can find a hex socket, then try the welder.
I know all about getting slag into my clothes. Such fun. I'll make a scarf from a cotton rag.
I'll see if I can find a hex socket, then try the welder.
I know all about getting slag into my clothes. Such fun. I'll make a scarf from a cotton rag.
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 1:10 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Stuck transfer case filler plug
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1978
Stuck transfer case filler plug
Hi there My filler plug on the transfer case is stuck solidly. After stripping it with a socket :slap: , I've tried the vice grips, the bigger vice grips, the Knipex pliers, a smaller cheap Chinesium socket hammered on and nothing. There's not really room for the bobbejaan in there. I'm left with tw...
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 8:20 am
- Forum: Build your own:
- Topic: Nuwe towbar
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4870
Re: Nuwe towbar
If you want to reinforce the chassis rails at the back, 76x38mm U channel fits inside the rails like it was designed that way.
- Thu Mar 01, 2018 8:07 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3983
Re: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
Yes, 63k, pocket change!
Seriously though, cheap with welding means SMAW (stick/arc) and you really can't weld thin plate with it. So you're either in for a large investment in time and money learning to TIG or outsourcing it.
Seriously though, cheap with welding means SMAW (stick/arc) and you really can't weld thin plate with it. So you're either in for a large investment in time and money learning to TIG or outsourcing it.
- Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:23 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 3983
Re: First Time Welder Purchaser - Advice Needed!
Rather go to an body shop. Welding thin body panels generally requires TIG welding, which is expensive and takes a lot of practice
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 10:37 am
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Parts catalog required
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3686
Re: Parts catalog required
http://japan-parts.eu/toyota/gr/2003/hi ... ngine-fuel
Dunno if you have a KZN165 or KZN190, but there are the diagrams that are missing from toyodiy.
If you want a service manual, look on the homepage
Dunno if you have a KZN165 or KZN190, but there are the diagrams that are missing from toyodiy.
If you want a service manual, look on the homepage
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 2:58 pm
- Forum: General Hilux Discussions
- Topic: Parts catalog required
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3686
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 12:34 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Dash Pad Removal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1506
Re: SFA Dash Pad Removal
Thanks Nic, it's the side register removal that is messing me around - it won't budge and I'm worried about graunching the interior. Might have to clean the air vents in-situ then:) If I recall correctly I used a thin butterknife, the ones with the bone handles are great, to pry it out. There are s...
- Thu Feb 15, 2018 8:08 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: 1995 SFA Gearbox/Transfer Oil Levels
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3205
Re: 1995 SFA Gearbox/Transfer Oil Levels
To fix the sag: http://www.hilux4x4.co.za/strengthen-hi ... /index.php
No breathers on the gearbox or transfer
No breathers on the gearbox or transfer
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:26 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Dash Pad Removal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1506
- Tue Feb 13, 2018 8:20 am
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: SFA Dash Pad Removal
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1506
Re: SFA Dash Pad Removal
If I remember correctly, there are one or two screws into it from underneath the front edge somewhere. You've taken off the instrument binnacle too?
- Fri Feb 09, 2018 12:53 pm
- Forum: The Workshop
- Topic: Polyurethane bushes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1806
Re: Polyurethane bushes
That's where Midas source theirs