Should I be concerned?

[CK vroom]

Hey all,

I just confirmed my purchase of a sweet looking 91 Deli super exceed and am counting the days to arrival. I did see a few notes regarding a provincial inspection crackdown and non conforming lights etc... Should I be concerned and what items should I look at getting before the Deli arrives?

Also, how do you get the vehicle from the port to the inspection facility? can you get temp insurance and registration or do you have to tow it there?

Last thing, what are the taxes to be paid? GST, PST, Duty etc..

Any help and advice is most appreciated!!!

[BCDelica]

Autoplan will give you a one day only temp permit with a Japanese registration in your hand, and yes all taxes and duty must be paid.

[mark]

Hi CK Vroom -- Congrats on your new Delica and welcome to the forum!

Japanese Domestic Model (JDM) vehicles including Delicas seem to be continue to land (and get registered) in BC, but I too would like to better understand the significance of that Feb'06 letter sent to inspecition facilities (http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/cvse/vehicle_in ... hicles.pdf).

In the past, I was able to purchase a Temporary Operating Permit for up to three days (Kevin -- did they recently change this to one day only?) You'll need one of these prior to picking up your vehicle at the port.

I'm assuming that your vehicle is landing at Annacis Terminals and that you are not using a broker (if you are using broker, alot of the following can be disregarded). Some of the names/phone numbers may have changed since I went through the process...

Annacis Terminals's responsibility is to ensure that all "holds" on the vehicle (customs, CFIA, shipping line, port fees) are removed prior to releasing the vehicle to you. The person to contact at Annacis is likely to be Richard Young (tel 521-6681/fax 521-8238).

Prior to your vehicle arriving, you will need to arrange for the following "holds" to be removed:

1. Canadian Border Services: make an appointment with CBS in advance (if using the downtown Vancouver locatio at 333 Dunsmuir, this can take about 3 days) -- their tel. # is 604-666-0760. The purpose of your appointment will be to arrange for a "Vehicle Import Form - Form 1". While you are there, they will also prepare a "Casual Goods Accounting Document B15", and they will send you upstairs to pay the 6.1% duty (plus $100 AirCon levy). You will need to bring all shipping documents with you to CBS (including vehicle invoice).

2. Canadian Food Inspection Agency (tel 604-666-2891/ fax 604-666-8577): Fax to CFIA a "Request for Release Approval" form (with payment details). They will send an inspector once your vehicle arrives, and ensure that vehicle has no dirt that could carry seeds etc.

3. Shipping Line (e.g., NYK Line or other): You'll need to pay their invoice before they will release their "hold."

4. Annacis Terminals: These fees can be paid in advance, or at the time you pick up the vehicle.

Before actually driving to Annacis Island to pick up you vehicle, I would call them to ensure that all of the "holds" have been released. Then go to ICBC and purchase a Temporary Operating Permit (TOP) for your day of pickup. Once at Annacis, they'll give you some paperwork, and send you on your way in your new Delica.

You may wish to hold off on the vehicle inspection until you've had the chance to install Daytime Running Lights on the vehicle (a $25 kit can be purchased at Candian Tire, which is quite easy to self-install). Also, if there are other obvious "failing" items (e.g., overly rusted brakes or tailpipe), you might want to take care of these before spending money on the inspection.

Hope this helps!
-Mark

[CK vroom]

Hey thanks Mark - You should teach "Importing Delica's 101"

I guess the one big gotcha could be the non conforming head lights, glass etc. I sure hope I don't have to replace all the windows!!!

Thanks again for the great advice.

Chris.

[SnowSlide]

I think you will have to replace the headlamps. My mechanic just tried to pass a Delica yesterday or the day before, and he got a fax back from some government office requiring him to sign off that the headlamps had been inspected and that they conform (DOT or E marking).

My Delica is being inspected today (I think), so hopefully I'll be able to say more about this issue soon.

It looks like the reins are being tightened...

[BCDelica]

Yes Mark, I was told by ICBC that they have clarified the transportation permit of JDM vehicles for one day only. Both my autoplan agent and I contacted ICBC, informing us that they had been notified of the changes recently.

But many people get different answers from ICBC, so ask for a three day permit - say if Mark got one you should too.

Cheers,
Kev

[digitalart]

You may wish to hold off on the vehicle inspection until you've had the chance to install Daytime Running Lights on the vehicle (a $25 kit can be purchased at Candian Tire, which is quite easy to self-install).

Hi Mark

Thanks for all the good info. I recently picked up an Alberta registered Delica (passed inspection no problem), but in BC it's a different story. I need conforming headlights, reflectors, high mount rear brake light, daytime running lights. Upon reading your post, I went down to Can Tire to pick up one of those kits, but it says "not suitable for xBrand, yBrand, MITSUBISHI, etc." The parts guy said they had a guy come in and install one of these on an older Ford and it caused $5000 worth of electrical repairs.

My question is - have you used one of these kits with success? I picked up a "Trucklite" kit from Napa auto parts here in Victoria for (cough) $80, but it warns:

"This module is NOT suitable for the following:
- Vehicles with the headlight switch on the ground side of the circuit." (beats me ? Is this the case in a Delica or are we safe?)

Do you know if this is OK for my "new" 91 Super Exceed Starwagon?

Can't wait to get it through inspection!

Cheers,
Alan

[BCDelica]

Mind if I jump in here; I have Mark's old Delica, he installed the Canadian Tire unit (which said 'Not for Mitsubishi') and it works fine. I installed the CT unit also in my 91' and it was the easiest add on I have done yet, try a remote starter and door locks if you have lots of spare time.

"This module is NOT suitable for the following:
- Vehicles with the headlight switch on the ground side of the circuit." (beats me ? Is this the case in a Delica or are we safe?)

My 91's switch was on positive side.

Good Luck,
Kev

[digitalart]

Much appreciated, Kev.

[mark]

Thanks for jumping in here Kevin --

I agree with Kevin's assessment that the $25 Canadian Tire kit is easy to install (the kit does explicitly state, however, "Not for use with Mitsubishi!")

When installing on a diesel the kit wires to the oil pressure switch (instead of the spark plug wire on a gasoline vehicle), to the battery, and to one of the headlight wires. The instructions with the kit are clear enough that even the mechanically inept (i.e., myself) are able to follow...

Cheers,
Mark

[digitalart]

The kits come with the bare minimum amount of wire for a standard vehicle/truck, so I assume I'll need more wire to do the job, since the Delica battery(ies) are located about 5-6 feet away (by wire) from the left headlight assembly.

Did I answer my own question here, or did you manage with the 2' lengths of wire in the kit?

[Green1]

When installing on a diesel the kit wires to the oil pressure switch (instead of the spark plug wire on a gasoline vehicle)

the vehicle I got had daytime running lights installed, however they were wired to the ignition switch, not the oil pressure switch (as soon as you turn the vehicle to "on" the lights come on) the oil pressure switch seems like a much better idea... so the quick and dirty question is "where do I find the oil pressure switch, and how do I recognize it?"

[mark]

I'm pretty sure that you will need more wire. The longest length of wire will likely be to the oil pressure switch (located under the vehicle, slightly on the right-hand side). I'm guessing that that connection takes about 6' of wire.

[BCDelica]

Information from the Ausse forum about buying from Auction:
http://www.delicaclub.com/viewtopic.php ... highlight=