Hilux 4x4 Forum

zepplin

OK...stand by with the above. Like a chop I only did a search AFTER I posted the above.

Let me sift through the results and see if some light is shed.

Note to self: SEARCH FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

zepplin

Researching this is like swimming in quicksand - analog, digital, bullet, dome, covert, AHT, IP.........blah blah blah.....

Has anyone recently installed a system at home or work who can give some advice?

Thanks

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Pictures Mark......they'll find water on mars before we see that model here !

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And now it's locked up in a garage in Somerset West and never gets out anymore. What a shame.

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Finish outside paving, clean the pool, mow the lawn..................

PACK FOR ABU DHABI....................my F1 weekend starts tomorrow..........

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There aint no substitute for cubic inches!!!!!!!!!

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Anytime.

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I'll be working but if it's on the weekend following, I'm in.

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Gonna be hard to lose that in the parking lot....!

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Have someone check the vacuum system Brandon.......

Seriously..........check the fuel pump first, as Marius & Andy have said.

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Neat job!

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Also not a fan but have painted them aluminium in the past. The hi-heat paint in orange tin from Midas looks good and gives a nice clean look.

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........ tell me , did you get the plastic trim cover that goes over the top of the engine when you bought. I wanted one but they were going to charge me R1500 for that piece of plastic that should be with the motor anyway! Marius, leave it off............Tupperware has no place on a Lexus SFA. :co...

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Thanks Andy.

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Thanks Jaco. I did think of Simon but he's very scarce here nowadays.

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If there are, and you're willing to assist, I'd appreciate it if someone could have a look at a vehicle there for me please.

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Ben, IIRC, the W series box was only used on the SFA models. The IFS models came out with the 'big box' - or G series. Probably the same in the Vigo shape.

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Lorenzo sadly.

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What a final three laps. If only.....................

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And thanks again to you meneer for getting it all sorted. Now we just need Oom Andy to send the next year-end mail in afrikaans.

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I'm leaving at 12h30 ish. Slow cruise with many stops.

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Sadly not Andy. But have just re-plumbed the whole set-up to allow for this in future. Just waiting for the PVC weld to cure then we'll give it a test. Had to cut off an end cap and stick the hose inside to clear the sand build-up. Should be sorted now. I'll keep you posted tomorrow at the YEGTG at ...

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Thanks gents. I've been using the same filter sand for 8 years now and by using many of the methods of filter maintenance as mentioned, the sand is still good. The epoxy seems to have done the trick in fixing the broken lateral in the filter. :dance1: I'm now faced with the problem of having to remo...

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Thanks Chris. Those kinda guys I like doing business with. Will give them a call in the morning.
In the meantime, I've used some Pattex Quickset to see if that'll work. Will leave to set overnight and see if it'll hold.
I'ts on the suction side so hoping it'll work.

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Filter sand has begun blowing back into the pool. Emptied out the sand and disovered one of the laterals at the bottom of the suction side had broken off. I managed to get the broken threaded piece out of the fitting so need to get a replacement. Where can I buy a lateral from without having to buy ...

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Any decision made on a trail for this weekend?

I need to decide which rig to bring.

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Bretton, I've set up my system with a 100w moveable panel and a 12A HcdP DC-DC charger - all from 4x4 DIrect - which get connected directly to the aux battery once at camp. Because the aux battery sits in the front of the cruiser and the advice was to have the charger as close to the battery as poss...

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Just use a stainless washer of suitable size.

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Aaaaah! Steve! You here too :D: Somebody didnt want to buy them so I had to build a vehicle to fit them :taunt: I test fitted a set of thse rims but they didn't clear the calipers and fitting spacers behind the 10" rims would have made it wider than it is long. Glad you found a home for them. ...

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Mrius, I like how you've kept the rim & tyre theme between the shorty & the Hilux.

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George - that's the one I was first looking at but was concerned for nothing it seems. Chris - They claim that I have an old style compressor which is not compatible with the new power supply. In my mind 12v is 12v. But I'm funny that way, try rip me off by bu!! shi##ing me and you loose a customer ...

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My old 60 L Minus 40 220/12v power supply has retired and I could buy a new fridge for the price they are quoting to replace it. I'm looking at one of 4x4 Direct's units to slot in as a replacement.. Question for the fundis is, what do I need to factor in for the start-up spike if the fridge has a m...

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Why not just have the alarm on it's own circuit?

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Oops.....missed that one.

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Ok....I'll go first........welcome Cherise.

Usually the okes are quick to say Hi but they get all tongue tied and clumsy when it's a girl. Us guys in the Cape are used to ladies.

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Booked and paid direct. Sien julle daar.........

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Has anyone heard from Stubbs in this regard?

We need more than two 'souties' there!

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Looks like there are still stands available so a good chance I'll see you all there.

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I used to cover the rear window of my Combi with cardboard for this.

Never had a broken window.

zepplin · Re: Atlantis 4x4 Fun Day, 24 October 2015

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I'm going to have to go and have a few Cappies next to her..........just for old time's sake.

What's happening with the 5VZ Shane?

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Cheaper option yes...................but just think of how cool those 40's will look...........

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You'll also have to change the front diff if you change ratios.

Just fit 40's.........they'll look cool too.

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Ouch..............try Martin in Wellington. He's better known for cruiser parts but may be able to help. zero82 four11 3six six3

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OK....confirmed, I'll be there with a mate who is also bringing his Pajero.

08h00 at the gate?

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Info like this Giovann, is secretly whispered in hushed tones amongst the inner circle only.

But keep your eyes on your PM's, you might get lucky.

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I might pop in with the new toy, but for the morning only. Have to back in Tableview by 12h00. If I'm not there by 08h30, start without me.

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ISIS actually considered using Amaroks but found their emissions too harmful to the environment.

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Marius, check your PM's.

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If you change the date to the following weekend I can help.........................

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For which model Hilux Jody?

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Jacus, be careful not to play that blue movie when you have kids in the car........................

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Sorry Bretton but I disagree. The only thing flipping scary here is the general American mindset of 'we have to be told what to do so if I mess up I can blame someone else.'
No one accepts accountability for stupidness anymore.

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Jy het al n Hilux.............

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Talk to Louis at 4x4 Megaworld in Pta. He will be your best bet.

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Start with a big piece of land and a TLB.

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The ISC/ICV valve will certainly use water temp to work properly. The colder the motor, the more 'help' it needs.

Those filters are not that expensive and only need changing every 50k kms so I'd just replace it. Any HP inline filter will do the trick - it doesn't have to be identical so shop around.

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I'm guessing it's an old style in-line HP fuel filter.

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