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by righthandman
Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reward: open my rear gate?
Replies: 5
Views: 3830

Reward: open my rear gate?

Thanks to all who offered to help. Brian (helibrian) managed to open the gate after almost 2 hrs of wrangling- much appreciated!
by righthandman
Tue Jul 24, 2018 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reward: open my rear gate?
Replies: 5
Views: 3830

Reward: open my rear gate?

Thanks for the response, that's really helpful, I'll follow up with you directly.
Cheers!
by righthandman
Wed Jul 18, 2018 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reward: open my rear gate?
Replies: 5
Views: 3830

Reward: open my rear gate?

Once again the rear gate on my '91 L300 is jammed, but this time no amount of lube and coaxing will get it open (not speaking in metaphors). I brought it to the nearest Delica mechanic but they had no luck either, and they are saying it might need to be cut open, which I'd rather not do. Anyone in t...
by righthandman
Mon Oct 09, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Headlight light bulbs
Replies: 14
Views: 9871

Headlight light bulbs

Where's a good place to buy new bulbs? Looking to replace a dead one on my 91 L300. Are they easy to replace yourself?
Thanks!
Peter
by righthandman
Thu Jan 05, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Battery replacement
Replies: 6
Views: 4432

Battery replacement

Hi, I'm also looking to replace mine. Looking to get the maximum cold cranking amps and handles intermittent usage. Any thoughts on what works in a L300? cheers!
by righthandman
Wed Jun 08, 2016 8:43 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Rear gate latch effed! w/ One Possible Solution.
Replies: 9
Views: 5278

Re: Rear gate latch effed!

Thanks for the tips! Perseverance was the name of the game- just continued to wiggle gently and lube, until I heard a "click" and it un-latched itself. After that I was able to open the gate and take the lock out from underneath and give it a clean. a bit rusty too. Also, the rear handle c...
by righthandman
Thu May 26, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Rear gate latch effed! w/ One Possible Solution.
Replies: 9
Views: 5278

Rear gate latch effed! w/ One Possible Solution.

Hi, My rear gate latch is stuck closed (1991 L300). I've taken off the back panel, WD-40'd the lot, wiggled all the bits that I could, incl with vise grip pliers, but it still won't budge (the lock tab moves up and down, but the latch mechanism won't budge). Handle is stuck in. Any thoughts much app...
by righthandman
Sat Aug 15, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Horn button repair
Replies: 13
Views: 6487

Re: Horn button repair

Thanks Lapprentis. Looks like I may have broken off a metal tab in the inside that hooks on when the screw tightens. May have to fashion a replacement!
by righthandman
Sun Jul 12, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Horn button repair
Replies: 13
Views: 6487

Re: Horn button repair

Any tips on how to get the horn back on the steering wheel? I did the fix with the straws (thanks!) but now I can't seem to get it to mount back on. I see there is a little flat retainer metal piece attached to the screw that comes up from under the steering wheel, that might be bent out of shape. I...
by righthandman
Fri Feb 27, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Key broke in ignition
Replies: 1
Views: 1402

Key broke in ignition

Does anybody have any ideas of how to get a broken off key out of the ignition?? Cannot be reached by pliers. It's in there deep.
Thanks in advance!
by righthandman
Mon Nov 17, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted (Non-Commercial)
Topic: L300 Passenger side Mirror...
Replies: 2
Views: 3349

Re: L300 Passenger side Mirror...

Hi, I've got the same problem, after taking my L300 through an alder car wash on a spur road this weekend. Did you have any luck finding a replacement? I'm hoping to be able to replace just the glass without having to buy the whole assembly.
cheers
by righthandman
Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:09 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted (Non-Commercial)
Topic: Looking for delica seat belts
Replies: 8
Views: 2676

Re: Looking for delica seat belts

I realize that this is an old post, but I'm looking for seat belts for my rear bench seat in a 1991 L300 Exceed I have the both parts of the middle set, and the "male" components of the side sets, so just looking for the receiving part of the buckle for the sides, I see the anchor that is ...
by righthandman
Fri Dec 27, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: seat belts???
Replies: 17
Views: 6988

Re: seat belts???

I'm not sure if this post is too old to be responded to, but I've also got the very same issue, with the rear bench on my 91 L300 only having one functional (middle) belt/buckle combo, with the side seats missing the buckles (though it looks like there is a place to anchor them, just above the rear ...
by righthandman
Tue Sep 04, 2012 5:22 pm
Forum: Member Trips
Topic: Burning Man 2011
Replies: 28
Views: 16137

Re: Burning Man 2011

I've just returned from Burning Man 2012. The Delica held up well! (more than I can say for my body). Any tips on post-Burning Man maintenance? Change air filter? How do you avoid alkaline playa dust from eating your engine up? Any ideas welcome!
cheers.
by righthandman
Sun Mar 18, 2012 4:18 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Bench -> Bed hinges
Replies: 14
Views: 6955

Re: Bench -> Bed hinges

So glad to find this thread! I've just purchased an old Z-bed (in a lovely yellow-green tartan, from '73 Westy, from wrecker in Langley, $125, he has more) to go in my 91 L300 Exceed. I will be building a simple platform over the rear wheel wells to sub for the VW's rear engine platform. I will be u...

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