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Two years ago I took mine for full inspection of AC system. As I have 2 ACs and ice box contour. In ambient temperature of ~40C AC technician made the system output on the air port 8C. Therefore after engine swap I am looking to upgrade the AC system and come up with ~1-2 C. That's my goal, I...

Ok turned my AC unit into workshop, AC compressor from passenger Mercedes Sprinter part # A 000 234 31 made by Nissen. Which is kind of strange for Merc they use Japanese compressor. So next week I should get it back installable into FT. Hoping to get better performance. Next step will be...

Check alternator terminal and grounds.

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Yes that is correct, it is very subjective. But I prefer to make it not only comfortable for me but for other people as well. I was never happy in general with Japanese cars headlights. For my 80 I have tested all options possible. FF quad headlights, IPF "fat boy" bulbs, brand new OEM Koito...

LEDs and HIDs in the reflector type headlamps is wrong, very wrong. No dim lights cut out. light pattern goes everywhere. Too much glare on incoming traffic. Not good at all. The best option as I said earlier is a retrofit of BMWs Hella projector modules and polishing the glass of the...

Retrofit the EURO BMW HIDs is the best option. These are great. I went simple solution. Main was quad style, So I got two bi-halogen 90mm Halogens and two hi beams. See on my avatar how they are mounted. Light I was satisfied for a while. Then I modified the bi-halogen into bi-HID. Now I am...

These old vehicles require actually dismantle and proper cleaning of radiators. You will be surprised how much of dirt will come out of engine block, heater and main radiator. It is better to take time and properly clean it. Regarding thermal shock do not worry about it. It is nothing for the...

In my case I used custom machined pulley with smaller diameter. It gives me stable high output on idling.

Yes it is bit bigger, but straight bolt on. Even the connector is the same.

I am tired of the trying to fit compressor into FT, FZ does not fit and HD hever had option of three contours - rear AC, front AC and ice box. For some reason even in Japan I could find compressor with index 17 for FT. They all comes with index 15 which means they are smaller and have less...

Best option is to replace the alternator - the stock 80s alternator is kind of weak. Direct replacement is from Altezza part number 27060-70490. 120AMPS But if you want real output and energy go with Valeo 021 903 026L they usually comes with VW Tuareg - 180AMPs output but need to work on it...

We are in middle of process sticking 606 into Patrol Y61 with manual. The oil sump of 648 fits directly and no need to cut it.

I am working right now on installing a bit bigger compressor Mercedes 18 seater van. Tired of low productivity pump. Will do a write up. BTW Mercedes utilize Denso just bigger, almost twice of the size.

3F and 1HZ have 270mm flywheels and 1FZ and HD engines have 300mm flywheels. Which one is installed? Because the bellhousing bolt patterns are different.