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Can you not get some u shaped metal same size as runner then drill some holes for weeping. Holes for weeping could be reamed out buy a special drill bit (not expensive) bought a set of 5 for £7. Aluminium would be my first choice of metal as easy to work with but not forgiving of a heavy hand.
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Well got a dry spell to sort fusebox and bodged wire. Started first turn of key. A bit lumpy expect that's down to spark plug I can't remove. Wipers still don't work but will test for power to wiper motor and work from there. Glad I don't have to to remove starter motor yet.
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Hi found fuse box in kick panel fuses look brand new. None blown. Have found issues with fusebox wiring. When I was checking battery and ground leads I found I electrical nightmare of bodged wiring. Wrong guage one copper one steel joined together. See photo below that's the alternator lead from battery to 80amp fuse in fusebox. Then there is cut wires joined together at bottom of fuse box. Plenty of wiring to sort out before testing starter circuit or starter motor. Knew buying a multimeter would prove useful one day.
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Hi maineah will check drivers side kick panel as that's the only bit I have not removed in cab. Got multimeter to test voltage across fuse fittings. I'll get a selection of new fuses on way to where my toy is stored. As 40 mile round trip to buy some is a something I could do without also be useful to have some just in case. Thanks Dave
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Hi maineah first thing I did was check fuses but will do another one. Might even try new fuse as I think originals are still fitted. For what a fuse costs it would be silly not to try a new one. Now is this the fuse box under bonnet or is there another one in cab somewhere. Thanks Dave
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Hi seem to have a problem starting my 1989 Toyota dolphin with V6 and auto box. Battery went flat when I went to charge up it I found out it was incapable of holding charge. Got new battery with even more starting power due to new technology. Engine will not turn over and wipers won't work. Everything else is working perfectly. Have checked fuse box in engine bay no blown fuses. Is there a fusebox in cab to check. Have removed 1990's alarm as this bodged wired in. Does anyone have any advice on where to start. Am now thinking starter circuit or starter motor but that won't explain non working wiper motor. Starter motor looks like a challenge to get to provided it's under passenger side exhaust manifold. May also have a broken high voltage cable to fuse box. Not sure how to test ampage got multi meter and can test volts. Being an auto could be a dodgy switch on auto box. Where is switch on box to test. Sorry for long post but all info might be important. Any help or advice gratefully received. Thanks in advance David
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Well in UK it's a crowd draw. Pull in to a filling station or supermarket car park and an hour will disappear before you even start to do what ever you need to do. Know of 4 in UK. More exclusive that any supercar. Mpg is probably the same. Mine is under going renovation at moment. Engine is being suped up with a supra vafm and 2 1/4 stainless steel exhaust. Trying to solve earthing issue on one rear light. Upgraded headlight to separate bulb and lens. Bulbs 120% more light. Chassis being derusted and sealed with oxide paint from a farmer's merchant. Then the inside will be refurbished and upgraded. Layout will be tweaked. Yes camper life is taking off in Europe with custom made campers running into thousands for conversation alone without base vehicle. Toys are not a lot different in size to a large van in UK. Every one wants diesel engine but are hard pushed to do over 30mpg. Diesel over here is 5p a litre more than petrol so not alot different in pence per mile. I've got another toy owner in UK want to sell his Winnebago. How do you price a unique vehicle in UK market.
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Yes a perfect match. Thread on stud matched nut.
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Hi back on forum as now declared PTSD inactive after being first on scene of a traffic accident that traffic police was far from pretty. That turned into a fatal. Spent months fighting the nightmares and guilt trip (not being able to save a life). Now looking to progress repairs and updating my 1989 22/23ft dolphin. Have to repair water damage and upgrade 80s interior. Water damage always looks minor until you start digging. Lucky that I had sorted water leaks before dolphins 2 year lay up. Engine runs and much smoother after ordering new dizzy cap rotor arm and denso ignition leads from rock auto (no one would supply me with parts without reg number. My reg number comes as not identified. Don't you just love UK parts ordering system). Have fitted a 80s Toyota Supra vafm and moved engine timing to 15 degrees BTC. Suppose to add 10-15bhp and lower fatter torque curve. Replaced exhaust with home built 2 1/4 stainless steel system and magaflow silencer. A popular mod to do on Toyota hilux's and 4 runners to increase mid range power. Replaced headlight adjuster's headlights with removable bulbs and up graded bulbs to 130% extra light. Yes the difference is huge.
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Hi long time since I've been on here. Update on wheel stud. Ordered a land cruiser wheel stud from a company in UK called rough trax. Think it cost me £5 with nut and postage. Took abit of wrangling to buy as they like to supply parts that fit first time. An American only supplied RV is not on there model option list. Agreed if it did not fit I would not return it.
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Hi looking for information on how to adjust all 3 cables attached to throttle linkage. 1st throttle cable. 2nd air con throttle cable. 3rd kick down cable. My kick down cable has 1" play after taking up all the adjustment. Throttle cable needs tighten but adjuster nuts won't move despite rustzee penetrating oil and shock and freeze spray. Aircon cable doesn't seem to do anything and appears to be intact. Photos of linkage would be good for ref. Thanks Dave
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Ps dolphin still in one piece and has not moved in winds yet.
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Hi to everyone Good to see forum is up and running again. My part of scotland has been battered by weather bombs hurricane force winds and hail stones that would scare storm chasers. Elec back on after 4days. So will be spending time catching up with everything on house before next weather bomb on thurs.
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Hi laid mine up for the winter. 2 reasons weather high winds 80-100 mph dodgy in any vehicle. Joys of Scottish winters. Black ice and 3 tons sliding across highway unnerved me thought i was driving on wet roads 6 miles later driving through running water hit black ice never felt cold enough to freeze. now gathering parts and material to continue renovation. week of snow has not helped me to start on renovations.
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Rather swap a gearbox on a toyota hilux than a renault. done two on renaults you have to drop engine front suspension remove brakes steering arms drive shafts etc etc. takes me 3 days dealer time 8 hours using specialist tools and gearbox cradle. what a paralaver.
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Bottom line is hilux chassis must be over engineered but rear axle not to same over engineered spec.
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Not sure of reason to lift front can be done easily could also alter stability as 2/3 weight on rear axle understand it can stress certain components. for further details of lifting google yotatech. many write ups about it on there. as for me as i use mine on highways and campsites i would lower mine.
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My 21 foot dolphin with v6 was weighed at annual mot test. came in at 2.8 tons empty apart from i think 1/2 tank of fuel. have since carried out some weight removal. camper air con unit, fold down bed/sofa and several cupboards but doubt it even comes to 200lb total. conclusion is chassis is way over loaded. so happy mine has a ff axle.
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Hi no legal requirement in uk for snow tyres or chains but in scottish highlands most people have two sets of tyres or all season tyres fitted. i have driven through 2" of snow on mountains in a 4x4 which could not engauge 4wd. with snow tyres it was like driving on a dry road. It was very cold windscreen froze around edges with heater on full. was one of the last to use the road before it shut as blizzards where making it impossiable to keep road clear. yes several people knew i was on road before i left. when i got off mountain phoned them to say i was off and safe in a local town. had full kit of sleeping bag flasks of hot water enough food to last 2 days snow shovel and 20kg of cat litter for extra traction also had a tow rope. maybe i could of taken more for winter driving but much better equiped than 99% of other drivers.
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Hi have been trying to bleed cooling system for 3 weeks on my 3vze engine. no joy. Have jacked up front, built a ramp out of stone to lift front fitted a bleed valve in heater hose. no luck on any of them. not losing coolant and system holding pressure. have blown through overflow pipes no blockages. air is still entering system. have replaced hoses and fastners. no sign of blown head gasket. no mayo in oil or water vapour in exhaust. anyone have any ideas. as im stumped thanks dave
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Hi bull bar/nudge bar is very similar to mine. 3" tubing that goes from wing to wing. piece of cake to fit 4 bolts go in to pre tapped holes in chassis. have accidentally nudge a fence and dry stone wall. fence lost and tie with stone wall. have seen these walls destroy cars. prob is deer have most body mass above bar height. might save body work but bambi in passenger seat is not a pleasant thought. as i work as chef and discussed this at work bosses answer was bring in bambi and we can have a venison special. ummmm not what i wanted to hear. when i was driving in oz was given instructions on what to do if an emu or kangaroo came through windscreen. basically duck head as far under dash as possible. judging by huge amount of road kill in oz and lack of drivers dying must be good advice.
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Hi have one fitted on my toy as deer now own 2 miles of road i use for commuting. deer are very hard to spot in dark only the eyes give them away. not got any red deer as stags weigh up to ton. lucky me only smaller roe deer still 1/4 - 1/2 ton. more than likely be riding shotgun with me if i hit one.
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I agree but £40 for a wheel stud is a rip off. might try a toyota dealer but dealers hate imports even grey imports from japan. even tried a 4wd supplier that supplies japanese thai and ozzie parts. answer a blunt no. used the toyota p/n. let you work out uk shambles on parts. now if i had a muscle car from us warehouses full of parts in uk or next day delivery from us. why are toyota parts difficult maybe they never break down. ?????
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Hi thanks to linda and jdemaris for offering to sent parts. for some strange reason shipping to uk for usa is very expensive but from australia very reasonable. no logic on it. Thanks dave
