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This topic may already have been covered (partially?) but I'd like to end up with a comprehensive (but realistic) list of what all of us should do or think of doing to our "new" Delica once it comes off the boat to make them "keepers". (aside from paperwork...) I've added part number if available (more part # should be available on Wiki?). Your input would be great even if it's to correct me or add what's missing! This is what I came up with:

EGR; clean or block

Turbo Pressure; check

Tires; DOT, 235x75x15 (or 30"x9.5x15)
(If I wish to get tall and narrow tires, what would you suggest?)

Tranny oil: Take out pan, put new gasket & strainer metal filter ($25-30, '90 Montero kit),
use Destron 3 oil from Toyota (every 20-25K) How much is needed?

Timing Belt; replace at 80k (Check Injection Pump Timing after replacing belt)

Injection Pump Timing; Set at 7* w/ engine off

Engine/Tranny mounts; (only avail. from Japan?)

Clean Battery Terminal;

Brake Pad Replace; (if below 40%) Front: Raybestos, PGD349C ('90 Montero)

Rotors Machined;

Front Wheel Bearing / HUB Re-Grease;

Torsion Bars; check/adjust

Alignment;

Ball Joint; (Check / Replace)

Tie Rods / Steering Link; (Check / Replace)

Sway Bar Bushing; (replace)

All Suspension Parts; regressed.

Shock Absorber Inspection; (Check / Replace)

Coolant Flush; (Radiator Rebuild if Necessary)

Engine Flush;

Oil; Chevron Delo 400 15W40 (6.5L with new filter) or Esso XD3 15W40

Power Steering; Fluid Flush

Clutch Fluid; Flush

Brake Fluid; Flush

Gear Oil;

Differential Oil;

Transmission Fluid;

Thermostat; (Check/Replace)

Water pump; (Check/Replace)

Radiator Cap; (Check /Replace)

Power Steering Belt;

Alternator Belt;

AC Belt;

Air filter; (or K&N filter 38-9207); replace

Fuel Filter; Change

Oil Filter; Change (FRAM> PH6355 or NAPA> 1067)

Change Muffler or Pipes when needed.

New Wipers Installed

All Hinges Greased

All compliance items (headlights, DRL, reflectors...)

Is it worth to do undercoating for rust prevention?

What am I missing and where am I wasting my time (and $$$) ???
Thanks,
D.

Great list, did you post it on the Wiki?

Mind if I add to it a little bit, and others with good mechanical knowledge might have other recommendations.

Delicat's list;

EGR; clean or block

Turbo Pressure; check

Tires; DOT, 235x75x15 (or 30"x9.5x15) Delica stock tire is a 215x75x15 and a 31"x10.5 can be fitted if there's room (using a wider rim, from a Toyota truck is good match for the right offset)
(If I wish to get tall and narrow tires, what would you suggest?)

Tranny oil: Take out pan, put new gasket & strainer metal filter ($25-30, '90 Montero kit),
use Destron 3 oil from Toyota (every 20-25K) How much is needed?

Timing Belt; replace at 80k (Check Injection Pump Timing after replacing belt)

Injection Pump Timing; Set at 7* w/ engine off

Engine/Tranny mounts; At least one shop (Coombs) has these in stock.

Check and Clean Battery Terminal; If original replace.

Brake Pad Replace; (if below 40%) Front: Raybestos, PGD349C ('90 Montero - these are Ceramics which are hard on the rotors )

Rotors Machined;

Front/Rear Wheel Bearing / HUB Re-Grease;

Torsion Bars; check/adjust (Raise)

Alignment; (Must)

Ball Joint; (Check/lube/ Replace)

Tie Rods / Steering Link; (Check/lube/ Replace)

Sway Bar Bushing; (replace)

All Suspension Parts; regressed.

Shock Absorber Inspection; (Check / Replace)

Coolant Flush; (Radiator Rebuild if Necessary)

Engine Flush;

Oil; Chevron Delo 400 15W40 (6.5L with new filter) or Esso XD3 15W40

Power Steering; Fluid Flush

Clutch Fluid; Flush

Brake Fluid; Flush

Transfer Case Oil;

Differential Oil (don't forget LSD additive if you have one);

Transmission Fluid;

Thermostat; (Check/Replace)

Water pump; (Check/Replace - this seems about 50/50 and water pumps are reasonably priced)

Radiator Hoses (Check/Repace - stock Delica Rad hoses are known to fail catastrophically (sp?))

Radiator Cap; (Check /Replace)

Power Steering Belt;

Alternator Belt;

AC Belt;

Air filter; (or K&N filter 38-9207, luberFiner, Fram's); replace

Fuel Filter; Change

Oil Filter; Change (FRAM> PH6355 or NAPA> 1067)

Change Muffler or Pipes when needed.

New Wipers Installed

All Hinges Greased

All compliance items (headlights, DRL, reflectors...)

Is it worth to do undercoating for rust prevention? - Yes!! And you aren't wasting money, I have done everything on that list except flush my power steering fluid, just took some of the things longer to get 'around to it'.

Thank You,
Kev

I just added the list to the WIKI. I can see how useful this WIKI tool will be. If you haven't checked it out, go ahead and register (very easy) and the more we use and contribute the longer our Delica's will be on the road...

Also, any ideas on what would be a good set of TALL and NARROW tires, mostly for city/Hwy driving? I feel I'd get better mileage with those than with the fat tire style...

I bought some Hankook RA08 for my '78 VW Westfalia and love them as they were affordable and offer a really good ride quality. Don't know if there's anything that would fit the Delica.

D.

What is Wiki?
I thought Wikipedia,
Or other Wiki (there are many)
But couldn't find what I believe you are talking about.
Pls clarify.
Tks.

Hi Sean,

Just do a quick search for "wiki" on this site and a post will come up to explain it much better than I can do but it's like a resource center where everyone can and should contribute to later benefit from it (ie. you'll find part#, how to...)

You need to register but that's quick and easy.
http://wikrad.com/delica

Enjoy!
Delicat

For Wiki, just go to mail page of the Delica forum. There is link there, just like for the forums.