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by Crankshaft Culture
Wed May 02, 2018 11:51 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Am I missing a part?
Replies: 10
Views: 6638

Am I missing a part?

I'm attempting to install a skid plate I purchased, but I cannot for the life of me figure out where it lines up. There's nothing for it to bolt to that I can figure out. I'm wondering if my Delica is missing some parts underneath the front end? This is what it looks like with the "air guide&qu...
by Crankshaft Culture
Sun Apr 22, 2018 3:56 pm
Forum: Delica Modifications
Topic: Front skid plates for sale, interested?
Replies: 21
Views: 20708

Front skid plates for sale, interested?

I bought one of these but cannot for the life of me figure out where it bolts up. I have an '89 L300 and have removed the two thin front guards from beneath my van. Does anyone have photos of one of these installed?
by Crankshaft Culture
Thu Apr 05, 2018 8:45 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Upper Ball Joint
Replies: 4
Views: 2895

Upper Ball Joint

You need MR241623, but MB527349 is just a discontinued part number for the same thing. The ball joints you're finding on Amazon under either part number are actually Febest 1220-PORTUP ball joints, which work just fine but might not have a grease nipple like the genuine item. Still, at $22 they're ...
by Crankshaft Culture
Wed Apr 04, 2018 10:21 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Upper Ball Joint
Replies: 4
Views: 2895

Upper Ball Joint

I have noticed a creaking noise from my front-left suspension, especially when going over bumps or potholes (it's super noticeable going over speed bumps). I looked under the van (1989 Delica), and noticed the upper ball joint oozing grease—not good. I have a feeling this is causing the noise, and e...
by Crankshaft Culture
Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: Pajero
Topic: Trailer hitch wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 5794

Trailer hitch wanted

Are the Montero and Pajero hitches the same? If so, there are plenty to choose from new.
by Crankshaft Culture
Sat Jan 27, 2018 12:59 pm
Forum: Events - United States Of America
Topic: Portland, OR Delica Meet: Feb.24
Replies: 1
Views: 7405

Portland, OR Delica Meet: Feb.24

It's Portland's first "Deli Meet"! Let's meet up at IBU Public House (4439 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy. Portland, OR 97221) to check out each others' vans, grab some beers and grub, and talk Delicas! https://www.facebook.com/events/164532427503269 While I realize not everyone is on Facebook...
by Crankshaft Culture
Mon Jan 15, 2018 4:05 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Another Tire choice to make!
Replies: 14
Views: 10239

Another Tire choice to make!

I have The Geolandar A/T G015 from Yokohama on my Delica and love them. I've had them in sand, snow, mud, gravel, dirt, and of course, pavement. I love 'em.

I wrote a review on them for our website: http://crankshaftculture.com/2017/12/01 ... ain-tires/
by Crankshaft Culture
Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Liftgate Struts
Replies: 9
Views: 5205

Liftgate Struts

feetforbrains wrote:Are you guys breaking bolts because the old ones are seized on the van/hatch or new ones cranking them down on installation? Curious to know before I start wrenching.
Mine broke removing them. I am using a Milwaukee M12 Impact Driver, FWIW.
by Crankshaft Culture
Fri Dec 08, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Rough, Smokey Starts
Replies: 45
Views: 29298

Rough, Smokey Starts

I just had my mechanic take a look at the van (had a bunch of work done including thermostat, belts, sticky clutch, new brake fluid). Apparently the fuel filter had never been replaced, by the way. Like never. He said it looked like this was the original one (the van has 130,000 km on it). Going to ...
by Crankshaft Culture
Wed Dec 06, 2017 11:16 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Liftgate Struts
Replies: 9
Views: 5205

Liftgate Struts

I found out today that I'm going to need to replace my struts. Thanks Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk No problem. The install is pretty easy, having a tall person will help as you have to install the new struts with the gate opened all the way. And BE CAREFUL when tightening the bolts as they b...
by Crankshaft Culture
Mon Dec 04, 2017 2:14 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Rough, Smokey Starts
Replies: 45
Views: 29298

Rough, Smokey Starts

Your cold-start video makes me wonder if one (or more) of your injectors has a bad spray pattern. Yeah, I'm starting to wonder if it's injectors, too. I'm running through a bottle of Diesel Kleen (multiple treatments) to see if we can get the injectors a bit cleaner. I was also considering putting ...
by Crankshaft Culture
Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:55 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Liftgate Struts
Replies: 9
Views: 5205

Liftgate Struts

FYI, I also bought my struts for my L300 here. Very happy with them, too.
by Crankshaft Culture
Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:22 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Rough, Smokey Starts
Replies: 45
Views: 29298

Rough, Smokey Starts

I was thinking this week: Would it be possible that the EGR valve is stuck open or fouling? I had a Suzuki Sidekick with a dodgy EGR system. When the system would get plugged up, it'd idle like crap and would throw a code. Of course, if I manually pushed up on the diaphragm, it'd stumble, etc. Thoug...
by Crankshaft Culture
Thu Nov 16, 2017 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Question about tire
Replies: 11
Views: 7704

Question about tire

I run a 30x9.50R15 on our L300. I have new Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 all-terrains and love them so far. Quiet, capable, and they also feature the winter tire mark. I was told 30x9.50 is the larges size you can fit without a lift. So far so good. Love these tires. Here's a pic: http://crankshaftcul...
by Crankshaft Culture
Thu Nov 16, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Sticky Clutch Pedal
Replies: 3
Views: 4005

Sticky Clutch Pedal

When I release the clutch pedal on my 1989 Delica (4D56), the pedal doesn't come all the way back up. It goes about 3/4 of the way up then sticks (well after actual clutch engagement, thankfully). I can bump it all the way back up with my foot and it'll spring right back into it's correct position. ...

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