Hilux 4x4 Forum

dalkill

i went thru this exercise recenlty. correct size is 668 / 668p - the "p" is apparently for the battery with the terminals on the correct side i called a couple of place for prices: Toyota varied from branch to branch - +-R1800 Battery Center (which apparently supplies toyota) - over R2000 ...

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how come the new V6 is so much more expensive than 2.8? Historically it was other way round that why most people opted for petrol in the past

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I've been eyeing the revo as well , and swambo been eyeing me :aggresive: i also thought about the 2.4. Specs alludes to a more than capable vehicle, even for towing.. at 400nm it should pull a fair load - but in real world... not too sure if will be able to pull a caravan over a pass at a decent sp...

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why would he approach at that angle though?

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to me it sound like alternator problem. Maybe start there for loose connections and maybe have alternator checked.

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https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=759627111205245

my love for hilux and the AMG brought into one glorious machine

maybe not practical, but who cares... that sound

dalkill

it's the old alarms, with the key and alarm seperate.

We have another corolla same model.
Could one take out alarm ECU from the one and put in the other?

I just want to test before spending R1800 on an aftermarket alarm and the problems turns out to be bad connection or busted relay

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if it rains.... :frustrated: had the 130 corolla engine completely redone, and now the alarm giving problems. car stood for about a month without battery before we got it to machie to recon engine. when we wanted to start it before going to machine, engine would just swing. machine says now engine r...

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thanks Birra

I've been looking for a guide like this.

Good luck with the project. Can't wait to see the result.

dalkill

Just some update on my recall status... My spiral cable was in fact replaced. Toyota sent me job card that the spiral cable as replaced as recall the year before i bought the vehicle. When i received it , it was again in for another recall , this time for airbag inflator. I thought it part of the sa...

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Yislike, that looks like loads of fun.

Reminds me of Jeremy Clarkson... "sideways in linen !! "

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:?: :?: you mentioned pre-2014 got spiral and airbag. but i only got airbag. I confirmed with two branches in CT. I found this article that also says pre facelist... https://www.iol.co.za/motoring/cars/toyota/toyota-recalls-64m-cars-sa-affected-1673334#.U0UM5l5RduY which means i should have had spir...

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Only certain models got the spiral cable replaced as part of the airbag replacement.
The pre-2011 was not due for spiral replacement... or so i was told by Toyota.
Some members here did manage to get it right though. Guess depends on the branch you went to and how well you know the manager.

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.. that sound like a loads of fun.

reminds me of Topgear / The Grand Tour episode

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Dalkill thanks very interesting read. Do you know of any post 2012 models with that problem even with a decat and ...do you believe it was limited to pre 2012. Not sure of any post 2012 reporting this issue since then. I posted the link just for something you should be aware of. Maybe there has bee...

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before trying to turn the d4d into a race horse, have the look over the potential pitfalls.
something as simple as adding a freeflow could land you up in all sort of problems:

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42524&p=504389&hili ... ow#p504389

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Thanks Andy. The what works for me part is what frustrating. Doc says bone erosion been ongoing for years now already, even before gout symptoms. So i can't really say what raising my acid level. And with so many exlusions mentioned in this post and all over the internet... i would end up eating dry...

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So here we are again... 2 yrs later and it struck again. This time really bad... not in terms of pain, but duration. It's been going on for about 1.5 months now... walking around limping. When it started, i tried the gout pack from pharmacy, tried the daily puricos / colchachine combo, for about 2 w...

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thanks Paul. i have somewhere on the forum commented on my gear selection with the manual D4D, running up the hill on Sir Lowry Pass... also a fair bit of a climb on tar. Also 80kph average speed camera.. i found in 5th the revs just touching 1500rpm which is where boost just waking up.. and i feel ...

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I tuned in a bit late, but i was able to see him talking about the plants. Was wondering if one could drink the water of that one plant he squeezed out like a sponge. I saw the white hilux. That made it up that "koppie" like a champ :thumbup: Looks like it still going strong indeed. The vo...

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beware of fitting free flow on D4d: https://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42524 " I have a short exhaust that is very free flowing, makes a fantastic sound and causes the turbo to spool up rapidly. This however causes increased wear on the turbo actuator ring. This ring sits ...

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I'm also very afraid of anything chemical inside the smoker. I was thinking of old drum for smoker for long time, but apart from buying a brand new drum, i was worried about chemicals in there. And according to some US smoker forum i checked out, no matter how many times you try and burn it clean, t...

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I I made a removable fire pan so you dont burn through the geyser so quickly. Thanks Jurgen. :thumbup: for the removable fire pan idea. So you just cut the outer skin and removed the insulation and was left with that internal chamber? How did you know how deep to cut the outer shell not to damage i...

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I only saw now you making it out of old geyser... been eyeing the old geyser in the yard as well for this project.
But i was worried that walls of the geyser is too thin and will perish in no time? Never cut open a geyser so dunno what the innards look like.

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Just this weekend i spoke to buddy of mine who a sheet metal worker. I asked him if he could build me a smoker as well. Looking at you design, would the fact that the smoker drum directly above the fire drum not cause direct heat onto the meat, at least if placed right above the connecting pipe? Whi...

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Andy... bet I'm the last person you'd expect to reply to this post :lmao: But if you can have a whisper with CK Wines, about producing a halaal red/white wine alternative :shock2: ja i know... blasphemy... But for a long time i been looking for red wine alternative for potjie. Then last year lady at...

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nope... 6K included everything... removal, recon, and refit. he says they apprently deal with alot of 2e motors and has spare 2nd hand cranks that still good. other quote i got was R13.8K so it thought let me see if i can buy an already recon motor for less. then i stumbled onto this guy. he selling...

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You can also check on their website.... that how i checked mine and booked it in...

https://www.toyota.co.za/owners/toyota-recall

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Does anyone a good mechanic i can get second opinion on pricing for this engine recon
Saw an ad on gumtree and guy responded it should be about R6K to recon including replace dodgy crank.
Bit hesitant of just having engine recon by someone i don't know...

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Mars wrote: ↑Mon Jul 08, 2019 7:02 am You are probably better off going for the Ford/Mazda 2.5 turbo diesel.

+1
By all accounts it marries well with the sfa, and a more than capable engine... and much lighter than 22R / V6

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Welcome Sid. It's a 50 / 50 ... or maybe 60 /40 argument to chip or not. You can decided which side you want to be on. Some , including Toyota , believe that having a chip may result in holes burnt in pistons. But i don't think it affects your model. It was the first gen 3.0 D4D . Apparently toyota ...

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if the only variable that changed was the remote, to me it sound like the problem lies there. maybe when replacing battery some dry joint in board got disturbed. maybe after the light , but before the part of circuit that sends signal. is there a way to check if remote is actually sending signal? li...

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I would stay with the 16" rims, the bigger rim diameter means you have to fit a lower profile tyre ..... not good for ride comfort (less air cushioning) and more likely to get damaged on the rougher surfaces. Also, 16" tyres are more common and will therefore be easier to source if you ha...

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Yes Mars, I was worried about that.. I thought it's for diesel engine. But then i read the specs in manual, and it seemed to be OK on paper. And on the bottle it says for diesel and petrol engines. And if both yaris and hilux use the same oil... well then i can buy two 5 liters and it should just ab...

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so i been reading thru the manual ... in there is says 20w50 or 15W40 API SL/SM multigrade. So i assume delo 400 meeting the 15W40 API SM multigrade requirement? For the Fuel filter and spark plugs, i'm confused. The manual list service schedules every 10K for various items, but the service book say...

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Recently bought yaris 1.3 sedan Needs 135k service done. Toyota says it does not need spark plugs for 135k? Also some confusion about oil to use. Toyota says 15w40 (could i use delo i use for hilux?) Others say 5w30... others 10w40 ??? Then Midas says it a lifetime fuel filter? It apparently inside ...

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Geluk

baie mooi trokkie... lyk nog in pyk kondisie

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Eish.. you've had that bakkie for a long while now. It's difficult as it become part of the family . I've only had mine for 3 yrs now, and in the same position if i should upgrade or not. I normally just keep car for three years, but this one is just so nice... not just for fishing (mind you not don...

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what was the initial cause of the failure?

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i called them as well... they gave me the number of their distributor... surprise, surprise.. no answer when i called them. I'm looking for something like this Nutec cladding product : WhatsApp Image 2019-03-18 at 16.31.14.jpeg checked the builders website, and they only had nutec facia board. maybe...

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Let me first get off the chest... South Africa websites SUCK :frustrated: How difficult is it to add prices to your website... with a massive disclaimer to say prices may change to cover yourself . Instead you have to send email to all websites advertising... then you don't get any response, and pho...

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Condolences to his family and friends.

RIP chopper

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Having bought house with a damaged pool last year, i've been itching to do something about it, but alot still needs to fixed in the house. IMG_5008.jpg this is what it looks like now. it is roughly about 3 x 8 meters.. and fairly deep. I rekon maybe 40 - 50KL pool :think: while house repairing still...

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I think maybe you facing the same problem as this post :

https://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewto ... f303ef8622

dalkill

thanks, that good to know... I'm having mine done today.
Took it to machie. DOn't trust myself with the timing thing

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It turns out that the pump is the same as for the KZTE. The original gasket against the engine block was a thin metal gasket with a thin rubber coating on either side and is very nicely made. With the replacement pump I got normal paper gaskets. The instructions in the pack said to coat the gaskets...

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he is having the exact same symptoms as described here ... https://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=41744&p=490422&hilit=fusebox#p490422 Going to take it to another auto elec for second opinion, but it seems that the fusebox is the problem? Or is it assembly block ... are the...

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I just got a call now from family member to ask about hilux fuse box. He owns 2009 d4d hilux and haivng problem with the doors. When he uses key (i presume if remote not wanting to work), three doors only open, and locking same. Some mechanics / auto electricians he asked said this is a fairly commo...

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How does one gauge what a good filter is ?

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the noise i'm referring to is more on fevving the engine.. sound almost like a bearing knock...
according to the comments those are fairly normal of the D4D, especially when cold. But i noticed you mentioned that your noise stays there even when reaching operating temp?

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Does it sound like this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOkIwVpPwvk

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hilux needs 230K service... On advice from all over the interewebs, Delo 400 has been my choice last two services. But now I'm wondering which one i should buy... apparently Delo 400 MGX is the one to go for , for the D4D? filters from toyota... prices from toyota... this on par or dealer try to rip...

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Eish.. and here i thought surge protectors was the answer to my problems. We havealos resorted to switching off appliances when scheduled load shedding was due... but after a few days of no load shedding at the advertised time slots, we just forgot about it. And now i'm afraid load shedding sporadic...

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So with the latest rounds of load shedding, i fear for my electronic equipment once more. I have already lost tv and two decoders over the years. Now i read last week, that someone even lost their washing machine becuase PCB blew. :shock2: And i just bought new washing machine 2 months ago. SO i tho...

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thanks for the headsup ...

I thought them to be a normal dealer and i would be protected by CPA... but alas there is always a loophole.

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https://www.autotrader.co.za/cars-for-sale/mercedes-benz/b-class/953726?search-path=L2NhcnMtZm9yLXNhbGUvbWVyY2VkZXMtYmVuei9iLWNsYXNzP3NvcnQ9cHJpY2UlN0Nhc2M&result-index=1 eish... that milage though... :shock2: SO I guess i have to go against all the warnings i received here... and for once... go...

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on the question of security... does this , and other built in infotainment systems not attract the attention of the skelms more? This is like leaving you tablet on the dashboard... and especially if it an aftermarket Andriod... it just like any other tab that can be resold to be used as a mobile dev...

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what about going aftermarket?

https://www.hilux4x4.co.za/views/viewto ... 807ac4f448

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Indeed... IMHO... fitment looks better than the Revo infotainment system. That just looks slapped on as an afterthought.

If you look at this installation, fits neatly into the mouldings, as if it was purpose built to be there.

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There must have been something seriously wrong with your 4Y Hilux. Mine could do 110 in 3rd at 5000rpm.... i had two 4y's. One SA built and one import. Import one was knew, with less than 10000km on the clock. Both struggled up Sir Lowry's Pass hill. Flat ground, it was OK... but any hill... :frust...

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