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~Welcome to Delica Canada: If You're New, Read This Before You Do Anything.

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Welcome to Delica Canada, here are a few tips to help you understand this website:

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Cheaper fridge alternatives

Last post by lrp374 « Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:11 pm
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by Avittery » Thu Dec 01, 2016 12:41 am

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Hi everyone,
I'm new to posting here after spending way too much time reading.
Currently gutted my 96 L400 and rebuilding it back together as a camper, while being somewhat conscious on my budget.

That being said,does anyone have some advice for buying a delicafridge that doesn't cost $1000 ish...

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I did some more surfing and these are available on EBay and Amazon for about the same price or almost double if you choose the wrong supplier. They appear to draw about twice the current for half the size of an ARB unit but if your only using it for short periods of time who cares! I doubt they are...

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Thu Jan 17, 2019 12:11 pm
Air adjustable shock absorbers

Last post by sk66 « Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:01 am
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by Growlerbearnz » Wed Jan 17, 2018 4:08 pm
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The rear springs on my Delica have sagged (as they all do) to the point where they were sitting on the overload leaves, which makes the ride quite harsh.

I've tried adding a leaf ( ) which made the ride smooth again when loaded, but it also raised the rear too far when the van was empty. ( Too...

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Man those pins are a pain to get out! I ended up hack sawing off both ends then using sockets to be able to push the remaining metal out for anyone looking for a different way/ only has access to a C clamp..

When I did the replacement shock I just cut off one side of the pin and used a gear...
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Sun Jan 13, 2019 10:01 am
roof racks for a spacegear.

Last post by Davidor « Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:01 pm
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by delica.sea69 » Mon Jan 07, 2019 2:09 pm

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hi guys!

i’m looking for some basic cross bars for a 96 space gear. i’m in the nelson area of BC. anyone out there have some spares?:)

what are compatable with the space gears? will roof racks from an l300 work? new at this...

world peace! :-D

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I've got 4 mounting legs (for 2 bars) sitting in my garage collecting dust. You'd have to source some new cross members as the original ones were destroyed in a tragic roll over. I'd be happy to pass them off to someone who would use them. They were off a 95 L400 high roof.

The only down side is I...

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Tue Jan 08, 2019 8:01 pm
TieMyShoe's Grinded Cam

Last post by canvanner « Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:26 pm
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by takeuchi » Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:32 am

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I ended up getting ahold of one of TieMyShoes Grinded cams, so I thought I would post my thoughts on it after driving with it a while.

It feels like my van doesn't bog down as much going up hills or trying to accelerate at highway speeds. Usually I feel a large dropoff in power once it goes past...

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Any thoughts on doing a cam grind for the 4G64 gas?! I've been thinking about it but not really sure where to go...

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Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:26 pm
Who can help? New Interior for my L300 required

Last post by bearinthebush « Fri Dec 28, 2018 5:45 pm
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by thomas_HH » Sun Dec 18, 2016 1:40 pm

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Hello Members,

I have been reading through the forum for quite some time but never asked a question.
Well, today is the day where I would be pleased for your advise. Between 2015-2016 I made it overland from Germany to Malaysia in my L300 ( Next year I plan to ship over to Vancouver to explore the...

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hi clark do you know anybody who would work on a l300 around where you live

Keehan

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Fri Dec 28, 2018 5:45 pm
Need wiring tips for keyless remote L300

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by Delicatessan » Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:17 pm

Okay. I have the door panel off. But now that I have the door off, I’m trying to figuring out the wiring part of the job.

I bought a kit with 4 actuators. Obviously I don’t need that. In fact, I only need one. I’m not going to wire the rear hatch on this thing. And I don’t really care about the...

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Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:17 pm
Adjustable front shocks on L300: Rancho RS9000XL series.

Last post by demiro « Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:52 pm
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by Growlerbearnz » Thu Sep 13, 2018 8:47 pm

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TL;DR: Rancho part number RS999188 adjustable shocks fit L300 front suspension, but require a touch of modification to do so safely. On their hardest setting they aren't as hard as I expected, but still show a clear improvement in handling on the road. Softest is like driving a bouncy castle and...

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Nice write-up. I'm planning to get new shocks for my Delica and looks like the Rancho adjustable shocks are a good option.

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Mon Nov 26, 2018 7:52 pm
L300 window ventilation

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by BproofOG » Tue Jul 26, 2011 11:57 pm

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My window vents/louvers for my L300 arrived today and they fit great! I have two of them and plan on putting them one on each side of the van - this should allow me some great cross breezes while camping. The vents came with a mosquito net back - Great for Yukon summers!

My work on the van...

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If you can make a set that looks as good as the one's in the picture, I'd buy a set for sure:)

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Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:20 am
Replace factory stereo - L300 (best choice?)

Last post by demiro « Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:22 am
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by Delicatessan » Thu Jul 19, 2018 8:25 pm

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Thanks in advance for any advice or guidance:

I’m going to replace the stereo head on my 93 L300. I want to put one in that has the following features:

1) back up camera
2) fits well
3) easy to use and connect with iPhone
4) easy interface

Any must-have features you think I’m missing?

Any...

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Try crutchfield. They can give recommendations based on your preferences and budget.

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Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:22 am
Cooler box recommendations?

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by Islandelica » Thu Oct 04, 2018 11:21 am

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I've just bought a 1998 L400 high-roof Super Exceed. I grew impatient waiting for an LWB and finally went for a short wheel base that my wife and I plan to camperize as time, ability and money permits. I eventually plan to install a small fridge (Engel, Arb, Dometic, etc...) once I get a second...

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Igloo Super Tough STX is what we used since 2015. It keeps ice well.

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Thu Nov 15, 2018 11:15 pm
Tapping the fuel line to install air heater

Last post by JMK « Sat Nov 03, 2018 12:05 pm
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by JMK » Sat Oct 28, 2017 2:17 pm

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Looking for some guidance in tapping the fuel line in an L300 to provide fuel to an Espar D2 air heater clone.

Can I directly break into the existing fuel line and butt a 'T' into it rather than tapping a tube directly into the fuel tank?

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Here are some images (the forum casts me shade about image size, so you'll have to use the links to view):
1: Installation Location

2: View of air intake, exhaust and fuel line from underside. Note carbon felt on exhaust pipe to protect fuel line from heat

3: Routing of air intake line

4:...

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Last post by JMK
Sat Nov 03, 2018 12:05 pm
L400 swivelling captain's chairs in front

Last post by KathrynD « Sat Sep 22, 2018 8:53 pm
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by jessef » Thu Feb 11, 2010 11:57 pm
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I plan on doing this mod at least on the passenger side.

Good read :

This setup will work very well with the low roof L400's with the swivel middle bench seat. A small table and you can fit four people in comfortably for a meal with the back of the van open for cargo or more people.

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The photos have all gone?? Or is it just me?? :shock:
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Sat Sep 22, 2018 8:53 pm
Cheap L300 torsion bar upgrade

Last post by sk66 « Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:35 pm
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by Growlerbearnz » Thu May 03, 2018 2:41 am
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After fitting air shocks to the rear of my van, which slightly stiffen the rear suspension, I've been thinking that the front suspension is way too soft.

The Japanese market L300 4WD wagon (P25/35W) has 20mm diameter torsion bars on the front suspension. Light springs like these make for a...

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the idea being that I can set them to stiff when towing the caravan, medium for around town, and soft for off road. We'll see how well they work.
Medium for everything :-D . I highly doubt I would crawl under the van to adjust them unless it makes a BIG difference.
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Last post by sk66
Mon Sep 10, 2018 2:35 pm
Your EGT installation

Last post by joebillhill « Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:24 am
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by feetforbrains » Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:10 pm

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My van should be in my drive next week and one of the first mods I want to complete is an install of EGT. I'm asking what you guys have used, what you prefer? Do you have pictures of your installation?

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My boost and EGT gauge are EDO and I've liked them so far. solid construction and an easy install. I removed my EGR and had a shop tap the blanking plate to put in the EGT probe. Very easy and hassle free.
I put up some pictures of the pods on a previous post.

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Thu Sep 06, 2018 10:24 am
Fiamma F45 Awning

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by LDiz » Fri Oct 07, 2016 8:36 am

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Went a little overboard on the awning. This is a 10'1 awning, projects 8'2 . I used the brackets KIT VW T3. Worked good, just had to modify the small Z shaped bracket into a longer L shaped bracket. Waiting on some nutserts so I can wall mount it to the Delica. And it will eventually have lights....

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Thanks for the quick response and info. Yeah I'm leaning more towards the roof rack option just to keep it easier I think. Nice pop top! Thanks again!

Cheers,

Jessey

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Mon Aug 13, 2018 6:30 pm
Intercooler, because why not.

Last post by Captain America « Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:51 pm
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by Growlerbearnz » Fri Jan 29, 2016 2:43 am
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For a while I've been wondering about the huge empty space above radiator air intake deflector panel thingy.

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The oil cooler vents into this space, but there's *way* more empty space than the oil cooler needs, and only a few pipes cluttering it.

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And then one day I...

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Have you tried FrozenBoost.com ?
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Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:51 pm
replacement decals

Last post by Growlerbearnz « Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:53 pm
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by Krazykraut » Wed Jun 06, 2018 7:08 am

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My L300 Exceed came pretty bare bones from the previous owner, and is missing all decals. I really like the stock look, so I would love to replace them. I do have a vinyl cutter, so making them up should be easy, but I would need templates. Does anyone have digital versions (Illustrator or any...

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Yes indeed, made them myself. I've got a very old vinyl cutter that's lived a hard life. Might have gone a little overboard on the design, but I regret nothing.

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Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:53 pm
L300 Insulation Installation and Sliding Windows

Last post by Furi « Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:28 am
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by Trewdat » Sun Jul 22, 2018 10:08 pm

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Hi guys/gals.

1) I'm wanting to insulate my 1999 L300 Delica low roof TD. How do I go about this? I've bust a couple round plastic clips (that I'm not sure how to replace) and feel I'm going to eff things up royally without some advice. The roof/ceiling seems particularly difficult.

2) How do I...

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Hi guys/gals.

1) I'm wanting to insulate my 1999 L300 Delica low roof TD. How do I go about this? I've bust a couple round plastic clips (that I'm not sure how to replace) and feel I'm going to eff things up royally without some advice. The roof/ceiling seems particularly difficult.

2) How do I...

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Sat Aug 04, 2018 10:28 am

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