Recent content by GC8Steve

What's the production month/year? I'd be happy to talk more details if you pm me.

I had a 2000 2.5 RS (4-door) that i swapped with a version 5 sti motor/drivetrain back in the late 2000's. That car has since gone but the forum username stuck with me. Importing the Delica was a bit of a practice run since the version 5 and 6's are going to be up for import soon here in the...

Thanks. I pulled off the vacuum line and took it around the block and it seems to have helped the issue. Blanking plates inbound.

Yes it's a 4m40. But i didnt think it was this simple given the fact its a series 2 with the electronic diesel injection.

Recently my 97 series 2 started to have a rough idle, as if it were going to stall. There's a lot of vibration, smoke, and a horrible smell from the exhaust. Give it some revs and it goes away. I've done some poking around and it appears that I may be having issues with a sticking EGR. If...

Has anyone had success renting a U-Haul trailer to tow with a Delica? I'm just looking at getting a little 4x8 enclosed, maybe a 5x8 enclosed for a vacation coming up. I know the van is able to tow it without trouble. But the van is not in their system when you go to make a reservation. Just...

New alternator is on and the problem is solved. Thanks to @stevenlee for setting me up with a reman unit.

So update on this. I'm leaning towards alternator failure. I just went out to test it. I put a multimeter on and didn't pick up any AC. However, when holding the revs right at the stumble (hand throttle is great for this!), I was able to make it worse/better when introducing additional...

@DustAngel I think I have a line on a scope I might borrow. It's also been suggested to me, and I recall reading a thread a bit ago, that the alternator could be failing and sending some stray AC through the system. And the scope would certainly help me verify that. @Scott thanks for the link...

Thanks for the feedback. I'll give that a shot.

Yeah the latch system seems pointless. It takes longer and is harder than using the belt. And you end up exceeding the weight limit quickly. It even notes specifically in the Britax manual that the seat belt is the preferred method.

@TheChristmas I'm not sure if you have the captains chairs or the second row bench. I just did exactly what @Sthaddeus did putting my kids seat in a few days ago. One is still rear facing so I don't need it on his seat yet. I just used a step drill bit to make an access hole. Not pretty but very...

*This has been resolved. The issue was the alternator. Specifically diode failure creating an issue for the electronic injection pump ECU.* Hey all. I've put some miles (kms?) on my new to me 97 L400 S2 now. I've been having an issue with a surging/stumble/hesitation that occurs around 2k...

Got it. I'll take a look at that. It's decided to stick open now. Guess I should have figured it wouldn't be so easy as plugging it back in haha.