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I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 2:30 pm
by almac
well so much for the end of a great relationship.
it finally happened.
i was driving to work today when my deli lost power suddenly, then make a lot of loud noises, and died.
she was coughing up a fair amount of black smoke, but she was under load driving up a hill.
its too bad really, since she only had about 188k kms on her.
has been a sad day indeed...
might need a new engine...
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 2:43 pm
by yojimbo
Sounds like the turbo has failed, if the turbo hasn't spat parts into the engine, it might be ok with just a new one.
Chin up.
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 7:45 pm
by almac
i thought that maybe it was something internal.
she wont even turn over. no "whir-whir-whir" or anything...
had her towed into town tonight...
i will probably have to wait a few days to find out whats wrong...
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:24 am
by konadog
Good luck almac. Hope you get sorted and back up and running without too much hassle and expense...
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:48 am
by yojimbo
If it wont crank its not a good sign
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:14 pm
by 1994delicaman
Did you send your Deli to CVI?
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 7:06 pm
by almac
1994delicaman wrote:Did you send your Deli to CVI?
i live in the okanagan.
it would cost me more money than the cost of a new engine to get my deli towed to cvi.
as much as i wanted to do this, it was not an option.
i suppose a retailer here in the interior will now sell me parts for rediculous prices.
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:20 am
by dennis_lambert
Thats sucks Al!!
If you need a place to pull engine you can use my heated garage and tools...
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 10:29 am
by psilosin
Thats sucks. The Okanagan can't lose any Delica's...already hard enough to have a meet!!
How's Mustang Connection for Delica parts? They were pretty reasonable for Hilux parts for me but that was like 4 years ago and they don't seem as active anymore.
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:03 pm
by psilosin
Hey maybe this would be perfect for an engine source. I contacted the seller yesterday wondering why 'parts only' since it looks so nice in the pics and it was written off by ICBC for what seller describes as minor front end damage. I'd even be interested in buying the rims from it if they would fit an L400 (bore size and backspace).
http://kelowna.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicle ... Z420595289
Mitsubishi Truck 4 x 4 club cab with running drivetrain
4 cyl Diesel, manual trans, good body, front end steering done
$1600 obo
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:31 pm
by glenn
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:44 pm
by Strada 92
The red pick-up is a Strada!For only 1600$?
That's a luck!Even if it's only for parts!
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Sat Oct 13, 2012 3:36 pm
by almac
stil waiting for a diagnosis. the shop is very buys it seems.
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:37 pm
by almac
ok.
so my engine is completely seized.
does anyone have a spare motor kicking around that they will sell me reasonably?
taking offers
Re: I don't think a defibrillator will help...
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2012 12:45 pm
by Rising Sun Auto Import
almac wrote:ok.
so my engine is completely seized.
does anyone have a spare motor kicking around that they will sell me reasonably?
taking offers
We have some in stock ( from 88K ).
Send us an email (
japancarexpress@gmail.com ) as we try to match your budget.
Steven
