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by vixentd
Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Any other Winnipeggers having trouble this week?
Replies: 9
Views: 6243

Any other Winnipeggers having trouble this week?

At -40 you will need a fuel additive to make sure you fuel is not gelling up. You can purchase at any truck store. The fuel will gel up as the wax firms up in the diesel, and will actually plug your filter. Some of the trucks will run fuel heaters to avoid this, others will need to add a Product lik...
by vixentd
Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:26 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: L300 at pick a part in Chilliwack
Replies: 0
Views: 1599

L300 at pick a part in Chilliwack

Noticed an L300 at Pick a part in Chilliwack if anyone is interested. Looked complete.
by vixentd
Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:46 pm
Forum: Events - BC Lower Mainland
Topic: Delica Meet: IKEA, Sunday 14th at 15:00 (3 PM).
Replies: 29
Views: 23189

Re: Delica Meet

Room to slide a Vixen in?
by vixentd
Sun Apr 13, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: L400 Technical
Topic: Battery drains when idling with front & rear aircon running
Replies: 14
Views: 5637

Re: Battery drains when idling with front & rear aircon runn

If you are idling and wish to see your battery charge register well above 12.5 with the two fans and accessories running you will need to purchase and alternator that is rated for a high amperage at idle . Basically you could purchase a 150 amp alternator and it would not make a difference unless if...
by vixentd
Sat Dec 07, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Help! She is running rough! Stranded in saskatoon
Replies: 10
Views: 5249

Re: Help! She is running rough! Stranded in saskatoon

I would also guess that it is your diesel gelling. When it gels it then plugs up the fuel filter and you no longer are getting the correct amount of fuel. When diesel gets very cold it can gel, even though it can be winter diesel. Heavy trucks and some vehicles have fuel filter heaters to help with ...
by vixentd
Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Middle seat question - Does it recline?
Replies: 1
Views: 2540

Middle seat question - Does it recline?

Looking at a Delica, and wonder if the middle seat which is a smaller bench with a jump seat attached, will recline and not just go flat. My wife wanted to know if it is adjustable like a regular front seat or if the level allow the seat to just go flat. She would like to have it more upright when t...
by vixentd
Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:25 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from Antigonish Nova Scotia
Replies: 2
Views: 2197

Re: Hello from Antigonish Nova Scotia

Go to tdiclub.com and you will see there are numerous problems with running veggie oil on a tdi. Basically the rings coke and stop moving in the grooves and wear out the cylinder. I would not be converting the tdi for sure.
by vixentd
Thu Aug 09, 2012 11:26 pm
Forum: Events - BC Lower Mainland
Topic: CVI Appreciation Day: Aug. 11, Sat, 11-4; Mundy Park, Coq.
Replies: 48
Views: 25645

Re: CVI Appreciation Day: Aug. 11, Sat, 11-4; Mundy Park, Co

Interesting vehicles hmmm, I better show up with the Vixen, or my 37 chevy. Look forward to the day.
by vixentd
Wed May 30, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Going Electric?
Replies: 53
Views: 18243

Re: Going Electric?

Anything possible but this might be a good starting point.
http://www.veva.bc.ca/home/ef2012.php
by vixentd
Mon May 07, 2012 9:13 pm
Forum: WVO and Biodiesel
Topic: Stuck with diesel in the states... any ideas?
Replies: 31
Views: 19181

Re: Stuck with diesel in the states... any ideas?

pick up a 1985 Lincoln continental fuel pump for the 2.4 diesel. This pump was designed to pump diesel and also has a built in check valve. It is an inline pump and can mount easily.
by vixentd
Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Probably need to replace cylinder head?
Replies: 39
Views: 15531

Re: Probably need to replace cylinder head?

Just wonder if you could have a sticky thermostat or a thermostat that is not fully opening. I have seen that occur with similar symptoms. On VW diesels we would start them up from cold and run them for just a few minutes to see if bubbles were coming through the expansion bottle. An old trick with ...
by vixentd
Sat Mar 17, 2012 8:21 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: EGR Removal Broken Bolts
Replies: 12
Views: 5312

Re: EGR Removal Broken Bolts

SLIDE a slight bigger nut on and mig weld the nut to the stud. Then use a socket to remove. The heat will break any bond with the manifold. No removal of manifold needed.
by vixentd
Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: timing on a 2.5l 4d56
Replies: 16
Views: 7187

Re: timing on a 2.5l 4d56

Could the crankshaft sprocket become worn on the keyway?
by vixentd
Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:34 pm
Forum: WVO and Biodiesel
Topic: Lower mainland/Van Isld Veg/Canola OIL PRICES beat the pump!
Replies: 13
Views: 19985

Re: Lower mainland/Van Isld Veg/Canola OIL PRICES beat the p

Diesel at Superstore is $1.31 a liter less 5 cent discount = $1.26 I am always a little cautious of running cooking oil in any of my diesels. I have taken a 1.9 vw diesel motor apart with 100,000 kms and seen the rings complete carbon and seized in the grooves. I know in tdiclub.com their are many p...
by vixentd
Wed Mar 07, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cheap $2.50 Parcel pic up in Sumas- Abbotsford
Replies: 2
Views: 2663

Cheap $2.50 Parcel pic up in Sumas- Abbotsford

Just discovered a new parcel pic up in Sumas that is only $2.50 a parcel. Restoring old cars and working on Landcruisers and Vixens, I end up picking up parcels fairly often in Sumas and this is a huge savings for me. Not sure if any others are aware of this service. They have been in business now f...

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