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by BFG
Sun Mar 13, 2011 3:36 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Starting troubles...
Replies: 17
Views: 8793

Re: Starting troubles...

Yep deffo the Battery (or a battery problem of somekind i.e. terminals) in my opinion. I had exactly the same problem when my 2 and a half year old daughter left one of the roof map reading lights on whilst playing and car was parked for 4 days before my son noticed the dull glow comming from the bu...
by BFG
Wed Jan 05, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Squealing when cold?
Replies: 7
Views: 3951

Re: Squealing when cold?

Most L300 squeals are belt related and most common one to go is the Alternator belt, it can be retentioned easily enough (or belt replaced if old) but its a real pig to get too to adjust. Sometimes the alternator itself becomes loose from the mounting bolts and they need retightening. Both myself an...
by BFG
Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:41 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Burning Rubber?
Replies: 23
Views: 8743

Re: Burning Rubber?

Have you checked your front brake calipers are not siezed? Might need new sliding pins/caliper seals replacing.
See if your hubs are hot when you are getting the burning smell (this would also account for your high MPG).
by BFG
Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:34 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Tyre size to Alloy size safety question
Replies: 8
Views: 4769

Re: Tyre size to Alloy size safety question

hmmm, not happy as this was last stage of doing my 2" lift and now im stuck with stock size wheels/tyres untill I can sort this. I got the set of 4 alloys with already fitted tyres from ebay and went to pick them up myself and owner turned out to be a deli club member. Anyway, If I got a set of...
by BFG
Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Tyre size to Alloy size safety question
Replies: 8
Views: 4769

Tyre size to Alloy size safety question

I have a set of j15 6jj 33 mark2 shogun alloys that came pre fitted with 31 10.5 r15 A/T tyres on. http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu199/BFG_01/Wheels-1.jpg I read somewhere that 31/10.5/r15's are too wide to fit 6" rims properly and can pop off when cornering!. Ive checked for writing on my...
by BFG
Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:12 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Tyre size to Alloy size safety question
Replies: 8
Views: 4769

Tyre size to Alloy size safety question

I have a set of j15 6jj 33 mark2 shogun alloys that came pre fitted with 31 10.5 r15 A/T tyres on. http://i647.photobucket.com/albums/uu199/BFG_01/Wheels-1.jpg I read somewhere that 31/10.5/r15's are too wide to fit 6" rims properly and can pop off when cornering!. Ive checked for writing on my...
by BFG
Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Ran into problems reindexing my torsion bars....
Replies: 4
Views: 3578

Re: Ran into problems reindexing my torsion bars....

Managed to sort it out earlier today, I removed bump stops 1st (even though they were cut down to 40% size), jacked deli alot higher than I did 1st time, dropped onto stands and removed the jack, took wheels off and undid the torsion bar lock nut and adjuster bolt all the way off and straight away I...
by BFG
Sun Mar 21, 2010 2:55 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Ran into problems reindexing my torsion bars....
Replies: 4
Views: 3578

Ran into problems reindexing my torsion bars....

Okies, heres the scoop, the rear of my L300 is lifted (extended shackles, Brake pipe extended & 2" shock extenders) On the front ive fitted 1" ball joint spacers and jacked up the torsion bars as far as they can go and i'm hitting a brick wall regarding reindexing the torsion bars to g...
by BFG
Wed Oct 21, 2009 1:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: grease points on delica ????
Replies: 55
Views: 22383

Re: grease points on delica ????

L300 Grease points..

Image

Ref the front grease points, they are mirrored on the oposite side so theres 11 in total.
by BFG
Sun Aug 30, 2009 8:57 am
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Help with dashboard switches L300 and central locking
Replies: 0
Views: 1779

Help with dashboard switches L300 and central locking

Okies, ive installed my remote central locking kit and its working fine on front doors + side door. Im left with 2 wires to install for boot unlock and sidelights or hazard light function. I now need to know what wire to splice into on the dash mounted Hazard switch and boot lock/unlock dash mounted...
by BFG
Wed Aug 26, 2009 2:44 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: L300 Torsion bar reindexing...
Replies: 3
Views: 3022

L300 Torsion bar reindexing...

This is what ive gleaned so far on reindexing my front torsion bars on my L300 as passenger side is adjusted to the max and I need a bit more for my 2" lift... Jack the Deli up and put on Axel stands Remove the nuts on the tbar adjustment threads completely. Make a tipex mark on the Tbar rubber...
by BFG
Tue Aug 18, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Incorrect Temperature Reading on "Delica Thermometer"
Replies: 18
Views: 12684

Re: Incorrect Temperature Reading on "Delica Thermometer"

Mitsubishi also charge a small fortune for a direct Mitsi replacement.
by BFG
Tue Aug 18, 2009 12:09 pm
Forum: L300 Technical
Topic: Incorrect Temperature Reading on "Delica Thermometer"
Replies: 18
Views: 12684

Re: Incorrect Temperature Reading on "Delica Thermometer"

If you look below your steering wheel on the plastic roughly where your knees would be,theres a small 1cmX1cm metal plate clipped on. This is the Thermistor that registers the Internal temperature. When mine went I unclipped the metal plate, scraped off the glue substance that was holding the old th...
by BFG
Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Delica Club Russia 4th Anniversary
Replies: 31
Views: 20128

Re: Delica Club Russia 4th Anniversary

Mine came in the post a few days ago, many many thanks :D
by BFG
Fri May 08, 2009 2:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Delica Club Russia 4th Anniversary
Replies: 31
Views: 20128

Re: Delica Club Russia 4th Anniversary

BFG, you can talk to me or to our Russian member NAKAMI who is in Russia but his English writing is perfect so one of us can negotiate with delicaclub.ru. Anybody else interested? :O I would love a Russian Club sticker!! Definately put me down for one, I have paypal and am happy to pay for it and p...

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