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Here's a recent project completed on the del'. I'm writing it up more to spark ideas then as a step-by-step how-to. I've been wanting to solve the cupholder conundrum in a satisfying way for a while; and for the co-pilot, a functional cupholder is essential. I like the in-console solutions...

Is there a consensus on best location for a back up camera? Choices look to be top of the hatch (above glass), plastic license plate hood (off center), license plate mount, bumper. Bumper has it all over for ease of installation but I'm thinking way up top would be the most useful- I'm a huge...

I just installed remote locking on the Del. It took almost no time or $. This project works if you have central locking. That is, when you turn the key or lift the lock button on the driver’s door, the other doors follow. I spent some time poring over the wiring diagrams and I’m pretty sure...

I'm in the process of swapping out my fixed hubs (always locked) to a set of auto hubs that I grabbed at the yard sometime back. As I'm installing, I have two questions- 1) Are the auto hubs handed? Or are they left/right agnostic? If handed, is there a tell? They've been cohabitating the...

We're very excited about our new van. Snaffled it up in Japan mid-Jan, having watched the auctions for over a year for the right van. It was about a month getting out of Japan, on the sea and landed in NZ. From there, it went to NZ compliance entailing a pretty serious teardown to make sure...

Ok- time to powder coat the side steps- driver/passenger/side door. All the M6 bolts let go nicely, lucky me! Plastic grills removed. Any tips/tricks to remove and reinstall the black plastic tube caps? Judicious use of a heat gun looks like the best path forward. Maybe a piece of 2x4...

I'm talking to the owner of this L300 (it's not mine). I've purchased the middle windows and will likely purchase the rear windows too, but possibly to resell, maybe to install. I'm also taking the L300 emblems from the doors, which I think are kind of cool. I'm posting here to see if anyone...

Purchased the front carpet from TST Carpet in Australia. Avail. on Ebay, approx $160 US incl. shipping; silver gray was the closest match for me...

I finally got the passenger window moving again, which is good because we are heading into summer (here in NZ) and the passenger side is where the Mrs. sits. I wanted to leave some breadcrumbs on my repair, which definitely falls into the category of 'make do', but may help someone else going...

Having problems with the passenger window. Last time, I was able to open up the switch and clean the contacts to get it going. This time the switch broke apart; I'm not sure if the problem was with the switch or otherwise. A few questions that maybe someone can answer: 1) Is there a...

How do the two engines compare on the road, all else being equal?

Gather, fellow Delica owners, supplicate thine selves before the two-headed god of under-designed parts and poorly specified materials. First belt change for me, and observed the below photos; only 165,000 km on a 1996. Seems an early part failure. I'm thinking to force some two part, filled...

Any suggestions appreciated. Me and the fam on our first road trip with Del. Four hours from home, brought a tool roll but no electric meter (dang). Fuse 3 won’t hold. No dash lights, horn or (most concerning) rear running lights at night. Any typical failure points on this circuit? Anyone...

It's looking like rebuild time for my 5sp, V5M21, 1996. It wants new synchros for 1 and 2. No other problems are obvious right now, other then oil residue from the engine/trans interface. 1) Per GBNZ, I should replace the input shaft bearing; and check/replace as needed/locktite the fifth...

Eli here. Recent purchaser of a '96 P35W in Wellington NZ. Family and I moved to NZ from Philadelphia (Phil E... get it?) a couple years ago and I've been on the hunt for a Delica L300 pretty much since arriving. I have a 1st gen Pajero here and the same (in Dodge Raider badges) in Philly; so...

Title says it all. Anyone with factory curtains have a second to post a count so I can buy them on the 'Zon? TIA.

I'm thinking about converting my 5 speed to automatic. I'd appreciate any input on level of difficulty and what parts will change. Besides the transmission and the shifter, what differs between the two? Eg.- wiring harness, drivetrain components, ECM?? I think they have a different final...

One of the most obvious signs of age and general rattiness in the Del was the stringy/pilled look of the stock carpet; esp. on the rub areas like the door cards. I started trimming with scissors, but then got out the beard trimmer and it transitioned beautifully from Manscaping to Vanscaping...