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Brewski wrote : " Turned the key to engage glow plugs, first click engaged and all the lights in the van went really dim and no second click." I read that someone related this symptom to alternator problem. It may fail again even its being replace 3 years ago. Just a little idea and help. DC

Hi Craig, My one broke before at the same point . It did leave portion of the thread in the base . I have the thread removed and put back the upper piece (slightly shortened ) into it and secured with locktie ( spelling not sure is right ). It is good ever since fixed. I have a workshop at the place...

You should have the O/D on all the time. The tranny usually shift into O/D @ about 70 km. Some members may experience it even shifht earlier. I use to drive within the speed limit if possible but with O/D on it works lots of the time. So to me I think it will help fuel economy. Only my 2 cents.

DC

You can buy PIAA 4100K ( Kelvin Temp.) from Oversea Auto on 4th and Main. I bought mine from an advice here (forum ) and is very happy. They cost $59.00 a pair . Not as white and bright as HID but save the trouble as the installation is straight forward and simple.Just don't touch the bulbs with you...

If you have the time , try fix it as RichD and Jesse suggested. I will and spent the money saved towards a nice stereo. Yes, lots of patience but I don't think is that hard. May be fun!

Cheers,
DC

Well thanks Steven for your help. No I don't have problem getting the seal at all . As I wrote : .."it shouldn't be a problem getting the right main seal as it is a popular item " . I post the info. cos I think it is quite educating . Your concern of course is much appreciated. :-) Cheers,...

Oh Yes . I feel the same with my L400 in this cold weather too. the drop is also about 10%. I definetly will try the outboard oil as it seems to be working good . So this will replace the filling of the diesel additive one is using ,right? ( or this is a stupid question ? :- :? sorry if it does :-) ...

Found these from the UK site . think it helps.. Mark 250 wrote on Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 15:30 : "Have read that once the fuel gets into the sump it can cause excessive wear to the engine. If you think its quite far gone that sounds like it has been happening for a long time and there may be ...

Thanks Jesse for the big picture of the fuel pump main shaft and seal. :-) Thanks Roadie for your reply as well. Nice to hear that your L400 runs a lot better and your wife loves it more now. I guess it shouldn't be a problem getting the right main seal as it is a popular item . Too bad the no. is o...

Roadie, Very encouraging and brave you are ! yes I may have to gather up all my gus to do it with my mechanic friend as I am short of $ . I do not have stalling since last time so may be able to do it later. I believe advancing the IP will help the fuel economy but engine a bit nosier. Delicashop wr...

Oh thanks everyone for your valuable informations. I am really appreciated the concern of my case as it is always given to all members here . :-) So I assume from that point I am having the classic IP main seal problem . :-( I have to find way to squeeze that kind of money before anything can be don...

So deli1733, where did you have your L300 fixed? And how much it cost you?

Thanks DC

Yesterday after work @ 2:30 pm I started my van with no or little problem ( a little splutter). Just idle for a minute and drove away slowly. The temp. was still cold on the dial. It stalled after driving for about couple kilometers on the highway without any warning. I was able to row it to the sid...

davidwwc wrote: Hi Jesse, Any chance to get the same price of glow plugs for for L400 ? Or at least in a little while ? Thanks , DC Jesse wrote: L400 (4M40) are different. I'll look into it and get back to you or make another thread for those (slim possibility), Updated original post with more detai...

I use to do oil change myself. It is easy as you don't even have to jack up the van. Brake service., I think any shop you use to go will do., as it is nothing unusual.

Cheers,
DC