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by frank
Sat Nov 17, 2007 1:28 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: BC former resident transplanted to Hawaii
Replies: 7
Views: 4024

Re: BC former resident transplanted to Hawaii

Aloha, in respect to importing. Is the problem that they will not allow an import to "land", --or-- that the import cannot be registered. The registration problem can be overcome by various means.
frank
by frank
Fri Nov 16, 2007 4:54 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: BC former resident transplanted to Hawaii
Replies: 7
Views: 4024

Re: BC former resident transplanted to Hawaii

Aloha, y'all. Yes i am hearing lots of differing ideas on importing, but the most credible is that I would need to submit a second vehicle for crash testing because of the RHD. sure I will. Anyway I think the best I can do is buy a 1997 Previa AWD with SC, raise it and tweak it a bit and install the...
by frank
Thu Nov 15, 2007 2:23 pm
Forum: WVO and Biodiesel
Topic: My Biodiesel Experience
Replies: 5
Views: 3807

Re: My Biodiesel Experience

Aloha, thanks for the encouragement, but I changed the filters 3x. Only after I drained the bio and put regular diesel did I get full power. I suspect the supplier is cutting corners as I heard from other big rig diesel mechanics they had the same experience and the supplier is leaving out an import...
by frank
Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:34 pm
Forum: WVO and Biodiesel
Topic: My Biodiesel Experience
Replies: 5
Views: 3807

My Biodiesel Experience

Aloha, I am in Hawaii and started using Bio from a commercial producer here. I really wanted to see it work as I am very "Green" at heart. buttttt........ 1: I got less power ...about 25% less power 2: The heavy solids (white waxy substance) plugged up my filters (and almost my injectors) ...
by frank
Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:04 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: BC former resident transplanted to Hawaii
Replies: 7
Views: 4024

BC former resident transplanted to Hawaii

Aloha, all. Don't flame me...... since I was born in New Westminster RCH and grew up in Haney, (Maple Ridge). Anyway I am looking for a Delica and face the 3 options 1: try finding one in the US. (impossible) 2: Import from B.C 3: Import from Japan. I have some time as I will be traveling Northern B...

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