Recent content by kanya3

Hi Guys. Is anyone using a tracker for their vehicles and have any particular brand recommendations? I have a 120 with overlanding gear on it. It's too high for my basement parking so had it parked at a friend's place. They are now having renovation so I have to find a new place. Its tyres were...

Hi Guys. I received lot of helpful advice from group members here in 2022, when we were upgrading our 120 for an eight month trip across Africa. Thanks to all those who shared their valuable suggestions. We had a good post trip check up, service & repairs done at Westcoastoffroad in...

Hi Guys. I have a 2005 LC120. After a long trip, it seems one the plastic parts of rear door trim has cracked up beyond repair (marked Yellow). It's on back order at Toyota with 2 month delay. I have tried eBay but couldn't find anything suitable. Any suggestions about websites or dealers who...

Thanks Karl. I am not sure if I always waited for the glowlights to go out before turning they key fully but will keep that in mind. Will take pics when I get back to the hotel and share with you.

Hi Karl2000. I mentioned SCV specially and answer was that it looks ok, despite me asking they didn’t say whether it’s a short or a long one! They said it doesn’t need replacement as far as they can tell and won’t touch it. After that they ran some sort of overall healthcheck on their computer...

Toyota guys say everything is fine. Fuel pressures, injectors all performing well. No serious fluctuations.

Thank you all. I have come to Walavis Bay Toyota. Shared all your suggestions with the chief technician. They will check it over. Will update later. Could I please ask if nothing comes up, is it something dire that I need to worry about? It has always started on second attempt and never stalls...

Thanks GOK.

Thanks Karl. I know you are meant to get rid of the water and I tried but just couldn’t undo it. I had spare fuel filter as well as another flashlube. They removed both of them a d put new ones in! They suggested nompoint draining it and better to put new one in.. I will have to check SCV...

Thanks GOK & Karl2000. I had engine oil changed about 2K ago in Congo but it seems they had put in a lot extra. When it was checked few days ago at the garage, it looked worse than it should have so they changed the oil as well as the filter. I have a flash lube secondary fuel filter which was...