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by b_kims
Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: Dealer Feedback, Beefs, and Bouquets
Topic: Big Bouquet for Parkside Motors Victoria BC
Replies: 0
Views: 2553

Big Bouquet for Parkside Motors Victoria BC

Wanted to give a shout out to the team at Parkside Motors. After just moving to Victoria and struggling to find a local mechanic to fix what i thought was a leaky rear main seal (read below for more info), Parkside thoughtfully communicated and problem solved with me over a 2 day period and my 91 L3...
by b_kims
Wed Apr 08, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: Pajero
Topic: ECU problems??? cold start problems TURBO ISSUE?
Replies: 6
Views: 10007

ECU problems??? cold start problems TURBO ISSUE?

Hey @Jiustin, how did the rebuild go? My 91 L300 struggles to start when the engine is cold and I'm starting to think air leaking into the IP may be the source of my woes.
by b_kims
Sun Apr 05, 2020 9:41 am
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Diesel heater fuel pickup
Replies: 5
Views: 6507

Diesel heater fuel pickup

Can't speak for the L400, but a common method when installing a diesel heater in the L300's is tapping into your fuel is by plumbing a 3-way valve into the hose destined for the fuel filter. This could me a viable alternative to your fuel delivery questions.
by b_kims
Tue Nov 05, 2019 1:51 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: 1993 L300 Pre-Purchase Inspection HELP
Replies: 6
Views: 6436

1993 L300 Pre-Purchase Inspection HELP

The oil on the top of the engine could be a result of oil leaking through your valve cover gasket. Inspect the connection of the valve cover (aka rocker cover) to the engine head. To inspect the gasket near cylinder one, you will have to remove the fan shroud cover. If you see oil residue around the...
by b_kims
Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windshields Available in Calgary
Replies: 13
Views: 9196

Windshields Available in Calgary

Additionally, if anyone else in Calgary/Edmonton is in the market for new glass, please let me know as shipping costs could be significantly reduced for both of us.
by b_kims
Wed Sep 25, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windshields Available in Calgary
Replies: 13
Views: 9196

Windshields Available in Calgary

Trying to bring this forum back from the grave, wondering if there are any L300 high roof windshields in stock around Calgary? My rear hatch windshield recently broke and I'm in need of a replacement. Would also be interested in a front windshield as mine already has a couple cracks and its just a m...
by b_kims
Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:19 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Glow Plug/Starter Issue for a Newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 5426

Glow Plug/Starter Issue for a Newbie

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 engagin...
by b_kims
Fri Aug 30, 2019 5:53 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Glow Plug/Starter Issue for a Newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 5426

Glow Plug/Starter Issue for a Newbie

To give and update, after some electrical tinkering, I found lots of issues that may have led to this failure. I found the ignition fuse in the "Fusible Link Box", as well as the starter relay fuse, to both be toasted. Was able to replace the ignition fuse with a 16 gauge fusible link and ...
by b_kims
Mon Aug 26, 2019 10:25 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Glow Plug/Starter Issue for a Newbie
Replies: 5
Views: 5426

Glow Plug/Starter Issue for a Newbie

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 st...

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