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  1. GC8Steve

    4'x8' Sheet in L400 SWB High roof?

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    Series 2 EGR troubles?

    What's the production month/year? I'd be happy to talk more details if you pm me.
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    Series 2 EGR troubles?

    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...
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    Series 2 EGR troubles?

    Thanks. I pulled off the vacuum line and took it around the block and it seems to have helped the issue. Blanking plates inbound.
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    Series 2 EGR troubles?

    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.
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    Series 2 EGR troubles?

    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...
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    Renting a U-Haul trailer to tow with Delica

    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...
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    *Solved* L400 S2 diesel- Stumble/hesitation around 2000 rpm

    New alternator is on and the problem is solved. Thanks to @stevenlee for setting me up with a reman unit.
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    *Solved* L400 S2 diesel- Stumble/hesitation around 2000 rpm

    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...
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    *Solved* L400 S2 diesel- Stumble/hesitation around 2000 rpm

    @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...
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    *Solved* L400 S2 diesel- Stumble/hesitation around 2000 rpm

    Thanks for the feedback. I'll give that a shot.
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    Child car seats?

    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.
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    Child car seats?

    @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...
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    *Solved* L400 S2 diesel- Stumble/hesitation around 2000 rpm

    *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...
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    Side step not working

    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.
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    Coolant temperatures on 4M40

    Yeah I've gathered that. Just wondering if anyone has hit a thermometer on the lower hose before. I've only really seen about a 30 degree drop across a radiator in other vehicles I've worked on. Wanted to see if it's normal or not. Concerned there might be a restriction elsewhere in the...
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    Coolant temperatures on 4M40

    New Delica owner here. Running through the van doing all the typical maintenance items. It seemed to me like the thermostat might be stuck closed because the lower radiator doesn't seem to get hot. So I swapped it out for a new one. And I'm still seeing the same condition. The top of the...
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    Possible transmission failure?

    I'm afraid I don't have any advice but I can commiserate with your situation. Just picked up my van as well and it has a bit of a stutter when under partial load. Nothing too bad but needs to be addressed. My ATF doesn't look to be in the best shape so I'm hoping a nice flush with some new fluid...
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    Side step not working

    I recently picked up my van and the step wasn't working. I crawled under and found the plugs had been disconnected and nicely taped up. Plugged them in and it worked! I was so excited. If only all fixes could be so easy. Fast foward to today and the step gets to about 95% extension and then...
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    New L400 S2 owner in Virginia

    Hey. I'm up in Northern Virginia, Sterling. I've seen a few threads with you guys being active down in Richmond. Definitely look forward to meeting up with you guys at some point.
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