My LHD conversion 1993 Starwagon is still in the mechanics have some more work done, list so far is:
- New KYB front shocks - Premium level as unable to easily and quickly obtain Bilstein's, etc. here in Manila.
- Complete / all ball joints in the front end as many rubbers had perished
- Dash removed, cleaned, and ac evaporator cleaned plus found a previous owner had bypassed the ac relay which had blown, so relay replaced and wiring repaired
- Wheel bearings front replaced.
- Wiring tided up under dash and around battery area.
- EGR system including inlet manifold plus turbo removed and being cleaned (soot/carbon build up being removed)
- Adding insulation under the engine covers in an effort to prevent heat transfer into the cabin
- Brake master cylinder being overhauled.
This adds to the already installed LED blubs, new radiator, hoses and fan, new brakes (discs, pads, etc. all round), new ac condenser fan motors, new idle up adjustor, new coolant temp sensor and associated parts. Had single DIN radio bracket printed as have doubt DIN radio installed on top of the Dash.
Future, install (on order) sliding mechanism on the passenger seat (noting that with my LHD conversion, the seat slider was moved to the LHS driver seat (battery side) over the large engine cover resulting in a real pain to remove the right hand front passenger seat when accessing engine. Need to replace the rear ac fan switch (on order).
Aiming to edit the 3D print file for the single DIN bracket so I can have a lower pocket OEM style with the top horizontal half blanked off as a future location for additional rocker switches for lights and remote head two way radio. Printed in 3D the heater switch panel but undecided if I will insert USB outlets or rocker switches in them for installing next to the power window switches. May have to replace the rear suspension in the future as the rear leaf springs look flat.
With future camping and touring in mind, looking to have curtains made for the rear and sides, not sure if I should have black out lining or just dark color to block/reduce the light. Purchased a high pressure washer which works great underneath and in the engine bay - need to use a few more times to remove built up road grime from past 30 years.
Spent way more than I thought I would on this project but worth the enjoyment when on the and off the road.