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  1. bikerjosh

    Any opinions on the aluminum radiator from DelicaUSA

    Delica USA is having a sale on their aluminum radiators for L300, $265 including shipping. They said they are a direct fit wondering if anyone has any experience with them? I’m a little worried about how far the outlet pipe sticks out...
  2. bikerjosh

    Mojave Road Trip April 19th-21st

    Short notice for Southern or Northern California folks. I am taking my Delica of the Mojave Rd trail next week. Driving down from Bay Area to Avi Casino in NV on Monday. Plan is to roll out Tuesday morning and come off the trail Thursday late afternoon/early evening. If anyone has interest feel...
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    Costco gas stations pulling diesel

    Thought it might just my local station, but apparently all Costco stations are removing diesel. Costco fuel stations gas is usually 15-20+ cents cheaper a gallon. Feb 27th last day for my station.
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    Removing exhaust manifold & turbo as one

    Sorry if this has been asked on my phone and searched but didn’t see it. What is the best way to separate manifold from engine (after nuts are removed). Tapping with brass bar or ? Kind of leery about jamming a flat blade screw driver between the two. Thanks
  5. bikerjosh

    Hidden kill, theft prevention, etc switch ideas.

    Any ideas for wiring in a kill switch into a manual trans L300 Delica? Ideally this would cut spark or fuel so if the car starter is engaged, it will turn over but not start. I wired one into my my 87 4wd toyota van, that cuts power to FI circuit. When starter is engaged it acts like the car is...
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    Wanted: Rear view mirror

    Looking for a rear view mirror that is still tight. I have a front/rear digital mirror that is strapped over existing mirror, but it flopps around when driving on bumpy paved roads and is an absolute mess on dirt roads. thanks
  7. bikerjosh

    Wiring questions ?

    In the middle of running the wiring harness for my ARB compressor from left rear cubby where jack normal sits up to center console. Originally plan was to run through the interior void, popping out in floor plug highlighted then along floor underneath foam up to front of cab. Wondering if there...
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    Northern California folks -87 US Mitsubishi van at Chico PnP

    This just rolled up in my feed. No idea on condition, but if you are close to Chico you might be able to salvage some parts. And no, it doesn't have sliding windows it is a 'cargo' model. https://row52.com/Vehicle/Index/JA7FN23L1HA006955
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    Greater Bay Area 'post pandemic' Delica get together ?

    So as far as I know there are about 6-9 Delicas in the greater Bay Area (Santa Cruz-Sacramento). Once the area opens up again to gathering, any interest in picking a central place for lunch and/or a beer and see everyones Delicas? I was thinking some place like Lagunitas Brewery-Petaluma, Stone...
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    Any favorite cable gland joints recommendations?

    Looking for anyone w/experience of specific brands of cable gland joints for getting exterior wiring inside? Figuring out my roof exterior lighting needs, basically need to create a 'pass thru' in front and middle or rear for two circuits (front light bar and side/rear camping floods). Also...
  11. bikerjosh

    Anyone know who built this switch console?

    Not sure where I saw this, but hoping someone can point me in right direction. Wanted to see if there is anymore info on how it was made? thanks Josh
  12. bikerjosh

    Left side fan shroud ...needed ASAP

    Just discovered the left side of fan shroud came off and the fan ate it, must have happened on Saturday. Heading out on a overland trip next Thursday. Thanks
  13. bikerjosh

    Anyone ever extend the transmission or TC breathers

    Looking into extending the front diff breather/vent and wondered about the other two vents in front half of the van? Granted it is pretty much game over, shortly if not immediate if you submerge the alternator but curious if anyone has? thanks
  14. bikerjosh

    Repairing nylon/abs front step inserts

    Not sure if anyone has found a good solve for this? 2 of 3 studs for securing the plastic tread to metal frame were snapped off flush. Thought about trying to drill out center of stud but likely just have to drill out entire stud and epoxy replacement in. Skeptical Icelandic sheepdog photo...
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    Running wires for a rear back up camera.

    For anyone who has run wires from front to back or taken apart interior is there a preferred route? Started running them behind the plastic trim that separates the headliner from side walls. Not sure if there is a better way folks have found. At the rate i’m going to need to invest in whatever...
  16. bikerjosh

    Free OEM skid plates and bars

    In Bay Area, free, must pick up. If I don’t hear anything by next Friday (Nov 8th) they will go to recycler.
  17. bikerjosh

    Anyone running an aftermarket water temp gauge, actually bench marked there temps?

    Curious to see what folks are seeing ideally before and after a swap from oem to Delicaworks or other aluminum radiator? My van is in the 183-186F range when on the road, haven’t seen above that even when climbing steep roads in my neighborhood. Please don’t respond with 1/4 of gauge etc only...
  18. bikerjosh

    Anyone ever try fitting 9” lights on oem bull bar?

    Thinking of replacing my oem yellow fogs w/some 9” spots.
  19. bikerjosh

    Any interest in a Death Valley 2-3 day over landing trip, Spring errr Fall 20'

    Thinking about doing a March trip in the Delica. I have organized and led (if you can call it that) half dozen trips off-road trips in DV on motorcycles or 4wd vehicles, (same screen name on expoportal.com) While I have been over almost every dirt road in the park, there are a number of routes...
  20. bikerjosh

    2 gauge combo meter case

    W/or w/O Gauges. I was pulling mine apart and realized the PO used a mixture of silicon, model glue and some metal to try put plastic back together. Also interested in just outer shell if that is all you have. Thanks Josh
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