What Did You Do for Your Van Today?

Installed a third cross bar for the roof rack and got the basket installed. I've also been mapping out some built-ins for the rear cargo area. As I always keep some tools and a few parts with me, it will be great to get them out from under the third row seat.
 
Installed Dobinson torsion bars.
Put on the new tires and wheels now that the front rides higher.
Started grinding the brackets off the bull bar.
 
New owner. Just picked up a 91 Super Exceed with Crystal Lite Roof, with a 2016 Hyundai Engine. Previous owner had installed a battery cut-off to cope with an unknown parasitic current loss (about 3.5 A) when the car was turned off. Did the pull-a-fuse test until I found the issue was with the "Lighting" fusible link. But, that could be almost ANYWHERE.

So, came up with a smart plan. Used a FLIR One thermal camera that I got for $99 a few years back, and with the car/engine cooled off overnight, with the battery connected, a battery charger hooked up and trickle charging, the ONLY part of the car that was above 78-82F was...
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The alternator! Me thinks the diode/rectifier is shot.

So, ordered a new one, and will rebuild the old and keep as a spare. I would have tried to rebuild it today, but since the oil pump is connected to the alternator, I'd need to drain the oil to take out the alternator. Since, I'd need to drain the oil, I might as well change the oil and filter. But, NO ONE open on Labor Day had the filter in stock.

So, ordered fuel filter, oil filter, alternator, 6 quarts of Mobil-1 Synthetic for Turbo-Diesels, and a 6 gallon oil drain pan.

Have been driving electric vehicles so long, that I didn't have any of my old oil change gear. :D
 
Evening!

Installed two new Kicker speakers in for the front! Not a bad job, anyone looking to do it just remember to take out the glove box and remove the two 8mm bolts holding the passenger speaker!

Quick question for the next upgrades guys:

Looking at 15x7 wheels and 15x8

Finallllllly found a set of wheels that have the right bolt spacing and center bore measurements but have to pick between these two options:

15x7 with a -6 offset
15x8 with a -19offset

Can I fit the -19?

Thanks in advance!

Deezel
 
HKS Turbo Timer and Auber Boost/EGT multimeter installed. Multimeter not working properly though, might need to rewire!
 
rdelica said:
HKS Turbo Timer and Auber Boost/EGT multimeter installed. Multimeter not working properly though, might need to rewire!
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What harness did you use for the timer? I want to use an older model that matches better, but I'm sure that's going to complicate things.
 
No, actually the older/cheaper one is better, so you’re good to go. (See below)

I just ordered a universal harness.

I don’t fuck with electrical stuff, so I had my mechanic tackle this one. He said the new HKS I bought was harder to wire than the older version plus it had a bunch of functionality that doesn’t work with the fully mechanical L300.
 
Added Aisin hubs to replace my permanently locked factory hubs. I have read it doesn't make a difference in mpg or power, but I feel it has improved my Deli. First impression was the overall smoothness of the vehicle, felt less vibration throughout. Second it revs much faster through the gears, like some horsepower was freed up. Third, the steering seems more responsive, easier to turn. Noticed this morning, I can maintain highway speeds on inclines where it would slow down and lose momentum before. My Deli does not have a worn out engine. It has 30,000 miles on it thus far and feels very healthy. As for mpg, I am not sure as of yet. Maybe on a diesel powered rig, there is not much difference, but a 2.0 liter gasser, not turning the additional rotating mass seems to help this little engine with less rolling resistance. Anyway, that is my assessment of the free wheel hubs and I am confident it was a worthwhile upgrade to my gasser despite what I have read adding free wheel hubs not making a difference.
 

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Well, I've been working on the interior to repair and "tweak" it to my needs and I'll share the current status... :)
Next up, is to finish the integration tweaks
  • Wire up the USB flush mount I installed in the arm rest
  • Fix the Steering Wheel Buttons (or return them?)
  • Wire up the reverse signal into the Head unit to turn on the camera
Then start on the exterior bits.
  • Repair the rusted side step
  • Install some LED lights into the lip/sides of the hatch
  • Strip all rust spots to bare metal and rust treat them then paint the undercarriage in black textured Durabak bedliner
  • Take all the steps and bumpers off, strip, and repaint in black textured Durabak bedliner
  • Paint the entire Delica in Durabak bedliner (textured and smooth) in my Option #1 color scheme
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Then it's roof rack, car shower, pop out awning, reupholster the seats, replace carpet, and re-do headliner? o_O:eek::cool:
 
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Finally got a side exhaust installed - 2.5” with a Magnaflow muffler. Nice sounding and one less thing to rattle. $350 all said and done. Engine seems to breathe easier but i haven’t noticed much of a power gain.
 
rdelica said:
Awesome - got any sound? I'm running Magnaflow (always enjoy their tone) and am curious how the Borla sounds!
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Very nice. I got the Magnaflow muffler yesterday, and I love the sound. You can hear the turbo, and, with the side exhaust, I get a ring side seat to the puff of clouds on cold starts.
 
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