NEW TO HILUX4X4--live in Pretoria

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PaulSA
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NEW TO HILUX4X4--live in Pretoria

Post by PaulSA »

Morning All,

I am a newbie from Pretoria,
and have just recently paid my deposit on a 2004 3.0 KZ-TE 4x4 Double Cab.

I will be paying the balance off over two months---and will then proudly take delivery of the 'excellent condition' vehicle.

I am a total ignoramus with regards to Hilux, diesels in general---(and extreme 4x4 ing)
so obviously have stax to learn.

I do a bit of Adventure Motorcycling on my 1150GSA,
and for my sins also own a couple of VW Syncro's. (One of which I will be collecting soon in Wilderness---after breaking down in Baviaaanskloof in December 2016)
I'm expecting the Hilux to be much more reliable??

I am a married, "young-at-heart toppie" with two beautiful young (8 + 6 yr old ) daughters.


Thanks for opportunity to join a highly informative forum.

Regards
Paul
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Post by Mud Dog »

Welcome aboard, Paul!! :thumbup:

The KZTE is a great vehicle and will look after you if you look after it - ride it hard and sooner or later you will be looking at a head replacement. Of course one doesn't know with certainty how well it was looked after by previous ownership and if the head goes at some point, replace it with an AMC head. Better than OEM and the price difference is not too bad but more than justified.

The Syncros are one of the very best vehicles ever for sandy conditions, my boet at one time had 3 of them.

Enjoy the forum, and ja, we all have something to learn no matter the level of our experience. :winkx:
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Thanks Mud Dog,

Appreciate the welcome ---and info about the head.
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Howzit and welcome Paul.
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Post by Mars »

Hallo Paul. Welkom. Waar in Pretoria is jy?
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Mars wrote: Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:23 am Hallo Paul. Welkom. Waar in Pretoria is jy?
Hi Marnus,
I am in the east of Pretoria---Erasmuskloof.
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Hi Paul

wellcome, hope you enjoy the new lady in your life.
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also have a look here:
viewtopic.php?f=154&t=42734
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Thanks Tertius.

I will send a pm.
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Welkom Paul. Geniet die forum. Glo my, jy gaan baie leer.
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Thanks Andre.

I see that you are also a Brakpan boytjie.
i grew up there--in the Far East Rand.
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PaulSA wrote: Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:20 pm Thanks Andre.

I see that you are also a Brakpan boytjie.
i grew up there--in the Far East Rand.
Yip, Been here since 2002. Must say, not quite city, but also not country. Just comfortable :D:
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