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grizzlytech

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    1984 Toyota Dolphin 21''
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    Quebec, canada, montreal

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  1. Hi everyone. My last post was me about to get a dolphin toy, well I'm the pround owner of a 1984 stick toyota dolphin in decent shape. I did the true 1 ton 6 lugs sucessfuly, thanks to you, appreciate the help! The generator I have in it still works, but I'm changing it's oil, fuel filter, air filter and sparkplug. I have it's original manual and I've looked everywhere on the web and still waiting dometic for a answer. Any ideas where can I get a air filter ( # 007-42766) or a DIY filter that I could just remove the old cloth filter and use it's metal casing. I think it must be fireproof, any idea of material and is there a fireproof spray that won't clog a new filter? I heard the generator could maybe be made by onan or generac (more chances). On my manual it's written SB 86990-103 AND PART nO. 007-60991. If you need photos of the filter, let me know! Thanks a lot!
  2. Great thanks guys. Last question, what kind of oil and how many for the differential? Just want to make sure the seller puts the right kind, thanks!
  3. Allright thanks guys for all the great and specisif answers i appreciate them. I'm going with the 84 dolphin manual 4 speed with the 22r. Did a compression test and got 153, 160, 160,152 @ 93000 miles. I think it's really good it's it? Anyone know what the compression was when it was brand new? It was well taken care, the guy accepted to put the new axle in for 300$ + 20$/hour, sounds like a really fair deal and we're changing the wheel seals, wheel cylinders and brake shoes (pads are fine), making new custom u bolts, the yoke and we're checking everything else. Any other things we should change? The axle is from a toyota pickup 1987 true one ton with the 6 pins ( + 6 littles nuts). Should we change the differential fluid, grease the bearings or something else? Will the ratio change and my fuel economy or power change? Any others tips for the swap or things to look out when or before doing the swap? Cheers! I've joined a photo of the new axle. I've been searching a lot about the 22r, do you guys think I should do a timing chain kit change? Or maybe just change the guiders in plastic for a better material? I want to avoid any trouble on the road since I could do 10-15000 kilos in 2-3 months. Thanks again! -Emmanuel
  4. Yeah thanks, I've just found it and sent a message to the guy about the engine model and tranny. I would prefer to stay with a 20r, 22r or 22re and a standard. 120 000 miles on the engine seems a bit high but at least it was used. What do you guys think about the v6 model and do the transmission if auto are realiable (overheating or other) ? I don't look for power and I don't mind going slow.
  5. Oh thanks. If i decide to offer more to the seller to have the new safe axle installed, anyone have an idea of how many hours it's going to take? With that I could set a fair price for him and me. Thanks
  6. Oh, on the site it says: Recall information for this manufacturer is only available going back to January 01, 1999. If your vehicle was manufactured before this date, please contact the manufacturer for possible additional recall information. So i guess it has no recall since it only goes back to 1999. So the axle need to be changed. Damnit
  7. Allright thanks guys for all the info and quick answers, I appreciate it! Based on this little pdf guide: http://www.toyotamotorhomes.com/files/Axle_FAQ.pdf , One way to check if the vehicule is affected by bad axle is checking the vin number on this site https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin/vinLookup and it says there 0 open recalls. Does it mean the axle has the upgraded version one and it's safe? I'll post a photo of the axle that sits in the garage of the seller. Thanks! my vin: JT5RN55D1E5012407
  8. Hi everyone, I've spent around 10-15 hours on this forums and others reading about toyota motorhomes and decided they were the best choice (gaz, realiblity and price) wise. Fast answers would be great since I'm meeting the guy again the 24. They're pretty rare in quebec, canada. Today I've found one, really well maintened with a nice guy who loved it. He has in his garage the Upgraded axle (true 1 ton) 6 nuts. He is asking 4000$ cad for the rv (93000 miles) standard all in working order exept the water heater. I just want to make sure that the axle it has right now is the dangerous one ( see the photo in black) , if so I will try to discuss with the guy and find a deal, I don't want to kill my girlfriend and I if it snaps off. (He never overloded it and always checked and greased the bearing, but what about the others owners, I don't want to take any chances. Do national rv still honor their warranty? Two main questions: 1. If we change the rear axle for the safe one, are the 5 nuts in the front safe enouph ( I don't plan to overload and I will will check the bearing for any loose, grease them 1-2 time during long trips, etc). Are they hard to change in the front? 2. Any guides, info out there to help us change the rear axle? Around how many hours? He thinks he have everything we need exept a few bolts that we should be able to get from toyoto (hopefully). I'm going to meet to guy again on the 24 and depending of what kind of deal we have, buying it on the 25 if I can/or we can do the upgrade. Thanks a lot for the input and I'm looking forward to be lucky enouph to drive this jewel ( we'll do 10 000 -15 000 km in 2 months ) this summer so we want something safe. Cheers! -Emmanuel
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