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L300 Head replacement and timing belt DIY, step by step

Last post by jimjames « Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:29 pm
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by Tojo » Fri Mar 06, 2015 4:11 pm
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Hello Delica.ca,

The head on the ol' L300 cracked about a year ago and I'm finally ready to tackle the job. My van is parked uncovered in the backyard, no hydraulic lift or air tools. Grungy backyard mechanic! I'll be doing the updates in real-time so it might take awhile. I'll endeavor to be as...

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I have a L300 with an 4d56 and am wondering if the head can be removed with both manifolds attached. Could I be so fortunate. Any thoughts appreciated...thank you.
Jim
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Fri Jul 20, 2018 6:29 pm
1993 L300 Pre-Purchase Inspection HELP

Last post by L300CamperBC « Mon Nov 18, 2019 10:22 pm
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by L300CamperBC » Tue Oct 29, 2019 1:19 pm

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I am about to pull the trigger in purchasing 1993 L300 Spacewagon with 178,000kms

It starts very well, idles just over 2,000rpms (I'd like to see it at 1,300) no body rust but some surface rust underneath.

I'm looking for some help on things to look for on it when inspecting it while I have it...

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I did buy it!! It runs great.

Monitoring the oil leak at thisnpointbut it runs solid.

Plan on taking it to the island or Vancouver over the march break to get work done on it.

Super pumped!!

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Mon Nov 18, 2019 10:22 pm
Hand throttle - open or closed when off

Last post by Growlerbearnz « Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:41 pm
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by huenink » Wed Nov 13, 2019 12:22 pm

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Just did a brief search on the forum but couldn’t find anything and wondering if anyone could tell me if it’s better to have the manual throttle cable open or closed when you turn off the van for the night in these moist humid winters. Does it make any difference?

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On a diesel? The idle speed knob to the left of the steering column? It makes no difference. All it does is hold the accelerator pedal down a little.

Generally you're only supposed to use it when the engine's cold, to increase the idle speed. Once the engine's warm it should idle at 750rpm...

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Thu Nov 14, 2019 1:41 pm
Chamonix in the maritimes

Last post by weelsey « Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:27 pm

by weelsey » Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:27 pm

Hiya all, long time no see.

Can anyone tell me anything about this '92 p34 located in NB? I'm looking into the claims it was running on (on its own) perhaps due to the turbo. It is oily there. New starter will not crank it. Will turn over by hand. crankcase over-full of sweet smelling stuff....

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Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:27 pm
Strange Battery/Alternator Problem.

Last post by mbergerooo « Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:50 am
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by mbergerooo » Fri Oct 25, 2019 5:00 pm

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Hi,
Something strange is going on in my van. Last week my alternator failed. The dash light did not give me any warning that I was having a problem. Now that I have put about 800kms on the new one. My warning light faintly lights up while at idle. The light will go out when I accelerate. Does...

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My battery is good. My alternator is good. I now noticed that when I turn on my signal light. The flickering warning lights sync with the signal light flashing. It is getting strange. I have no idea what is going on but will take a look inside my dash when I get a chance.
m

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Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:50 am
Rear Leaf Spring Upgrade

Last post by Thomb « Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:20 pm
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by kyre » Mon Jun 18, 2018 4:41 pm

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My rear leaf springs are pretty tired and flat and am looking for options to bring them back to life or purchase new.

I got very different quotes by 2 local spring shops. One was around $800 to just re-arch and the other was about $500 to re-arch and add a leaf. The issue I've been reading is that...

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Do you know if all stock L300s use the same leaf spring specs?

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Fri Oct 25, 2019 3:20 pm
Found a Great Place for Used Tires!

Last post by Operator « Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:26 pm
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by Morganizer » Thu Sep 12, 2019 9:16 pm

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One of my tires got a crack in the sidewall. This presented a surprisingly difficult problem. You can't put a new tire on, because it will be less worn that the other three, and hence will have a larger diameter. This can apparently wreak havoc with your transfer case in 4WD (though a lot of this...

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Anyone happen to know someone or a place I could get a rim-tire for my L300? In real need of a spare!

Thanks! Brian

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Last post by Operator
Wed Oct 23, 2019 8:26 pm
Oil?

Last post by Freespirit « Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:45 pm
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by Furi » Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:42 pm

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Its probably the most discussed topic on any auto forum but I think it keeps coming back since the oils made by companies get phased out and new ones get introduced. Its also possible that some oils get rebranded from one country to another. So hard to pin down what oil is actually current and...

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Hi, which shop do you go for oil change and oil filter? We have a 2003 delica chamonix. Thanks

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Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:45 pm
Where to get bushings? L300

Last post by deskinthewoods « Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:26 am
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by Mr.SA » Thu Jun 02, 2016 11:01 am
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I'm going through and replacing any bushings that are looking worn, (possibly everything) Where's a good source for stock bushings, and/or poly aftermarket in North America? I can ship from overseas if needed but would prefer NA.

Any that should be polyurethane vs rubber? Or any that I should...

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Just wondering, has anyone cast their own bushings?
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Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:26 am
Need part number for hatchback strut

Last post by philmeup1 « Wed Oct 16, 2019 5:08 pm
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by Grateful » Sun Oct 13, 2019 10:28 am

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Hello looking for part number for hatchback struts for 94 l300 thanks

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Or you just send your struts to strutwise.com and have them rebuilt. They did mine several years ago (I live in Ontario) and it was the best thing I ever did to my van. Now the hatch stays up, even with a Fiamma Bike Rack attached to it. 8-)

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Wed Oct 16, 2019 5:08 pm
Coolant dripping near oil filter

Last post by White Mule « Wed Oct 16, 2019 5:06 am
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by White Mule » Tue Oct 15, 2019 5:25 pm

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Hi all,

Starting to see coolant dripping basically around the oil pan.

I’m hoping it’s not the head and or gasket.

I haven’t lost power and the engine oil appears normal. Black that is.

Any common places to start looking?

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Thanks again and my journey begins a new.

I will post my findings here.

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Wed Oct 16, 2019 5:06 am
Here's how to replace your valve cover gasket

Last post by rtaylor6753 « Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:53 am
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by snelson » Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:33 pm
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Here's how to replace your valve cover gasket

I know this is a pretty easy project for most, but just thought I'd post steps/details on how to change the valve cover gasket in case anyone else wants to tackle this themselves.

Set aside maybe an hour or two, and all you need is:
- 10 mm socket /...

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Thank you all for this thread. I performed this last night, took all of about 2 hours and I have never done anything like this. I set the half moon seal with high heat silicone adhesive and reinstalled everything. I will tighten valve cover bolts this evening. The silicone recommended waiting an...
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Wed Oct 09, 2019 6:53 am
How to dismantle sliding windows?

Last post by STL « Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:25 am
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by STL » Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:17 am

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Hi all,

I found a Hyundai H100 sliding door here in France and it has a sliding window (I have fixed glass window). The windows look like the one from the Mitsu.

They need some work to look clean again but I struggle on how to approach the restoration ... :-) How to get the two glasses out? Just...

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OK, done. It worked fine. Next, I have to remove the tinting film on the windows -- looks like it would take some time as it is quite old.

Thx again.

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Sun Oct 06, 2019 6:25 am
Do you really need both alternator belts?

Last post by crespi « Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:47 pm
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by murdermitten » Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:07 pm

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Hello again-

I'm very, very tired of adjusting my alternator belts. I can go quite a while with them being nice and quiet, but I guarantee I'll have to tighten them at least once or twice a month. I'm running MD313660 belts.

I've also noticed one of them seems to wear out pre-maturely, the one...

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Hey all, not sure if this is the right place got this question, but only place that the alternator bolts are being discussed and I don't want to hijack the discussion.

My pivot bolt sheared and is causing my alternator belts to squeal, although they're working just fine. Any idea what the...

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Last post by crespi
Sat Oct 05, 2019 4:47 pm
Another Tire choice to make!

Last post by STL « Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:31 am
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by bonge31 » Mon Dec 25, 2017 2:22 am

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Hi everyone. I just introduced myself yesterday and after two years of research I finally found my 1991 Delica LHD!
I know this topic as been discussed many times but all the threads are quite old.
I'm planning to drive from France to Lapland in March and I'm looking for a good set of tires.
My...

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I have a set of Hankook RF10 on my L300 Long version (imported from Holland) to France. I don't like them so much but there are nearly impossible to wear :-)

My next set of tires that could accomodate some snow but still all weather will be the Nokian Rotiva AT in 235/75 R15. We tried them on a...

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Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:31 am
Starter Motor Issues

Last post by Growlerbearnz « Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:37 pm
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by philmeup1 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:47 pm

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Hello folks,

After fixing my leaking fuel tank woes, I'm now stuck with another problem. I went to start up my van this afternoon, but no dice:( I turned the key, waited for the glow plug click then turned the key all the way. All I ended up with was one click sound after the glow plug click...

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Hah! the pinhole leak is a classic. I had an MG that ran fine until it got hot, then started misfiring until it stopped. Clearly an electrical/spark misfire.
Replaced the coil and condenser (they can fail when hot). Replaced the distributor cap, rotor, and leads. Spark plugs. Points. Checked all...

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Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:37 pm
Glow Plug/Starter Issue for a Newbie

Last post by b_kims « Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:19 am
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by b_kims » Mon Aug 26, 2019 10:25 am

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Hi all,

Having just recently purchased a used 91 L300 Chamonix 4D56 Automatic, I have searched through the wealth of knowledge this Forum has to offer and am very impressed! I'm very excited to become well versed in this community. However, before that can take place, I'm currently experiencing a...

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Apologies for the late reply regarding this item. I was able to get her running once again!

As for the starter relay, after attempting and failing to find a non OEM replacement at Napa/Auto Value, I opened up the relay to see the copper was grounding out on the metal frame preventing it from...

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Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:19 am
L300 Automatic and Manual = same engine?

Last post by pattypoo2 « Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:12 am
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by pattypoo2 » Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:57 pm

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Maybe a foolish question but is there any reason swapping an engine from a manual transmission l300 into an automatic would be problematic? Or would work great?

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Excellent. Thank you

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