ThuMentaliss
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Roof Aerial Fitting
ThuMentaliss replied to Torq2u's topic in Toyota Alphard Club Forum (2002 - 2008)
For most DAB frequencies you should install a 'FIN' type aerial fitted to the roof (rearmost) of the vehicle where there is less vehicle electrical interference but be prepared for a shock as the FIN'S are quite expensive + fitting... I have fitted several over the last few years, and they do sort out the Dab Radio reception issue and can help head units that contain Sat Nav IT intelligence. -
Yes I'm aware where the station is 20 miles from us ...not practical
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Alphard Spare Wheel and Tyre
ThuMentaliss replied to The Menace's topic in Alphard Club Members Introductions
Don't want to blow your enthusiasm. But here down South 'LPG' equipped stations are virtually non-existent and if you do find one it's normally miles away from your aboad so you end up no better off with the fuel consumption😐 -
Windscreen on Alphard smearing from wipers
ThuMentaliss replied to Gareth's topic in Toyota Alphard Club Forum (2002 - 2008)
Your problem is obvious the blades are not turning correctly in their movement cycle test them whilst they are working, stop them by turning ignition off see if the blade rubber has turned to the direction of travel -
Great for you but am I can't see any restraining straps to hold the bike down 🤐
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IF your going to be a frequent user of camping sites then you should seriously consider a inflatable drive away awning much better than a pop-up especially when the issue of hight restriction comes into the equation if your going to be a 'one-nighter' then a pop-top would suit, remember that most types of camper van's lack storage space
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Advice requested about buying an Alphard campervan
ThuMentaliss replied to Peter Dunn's topic in General Chat
'if you are considering towing a Caravan' I have seen no evidence that the CVT BOX has a short life when used as a caravan tow several people at our visits to Spanish camp sites use their 3.0ltr ALPHARDS to tow their caravans and done so for many years, my post is about basic lack of pulling power i.e. what Torque is delivered at what engine revs, the CVT BOX in my opinion was better than the now defuncted Power-glide transmission which of course was fully Hydraulic (I used to overhaul when I was somebody😎 -
Garage for imported Alphard near Coulsdon
ThuMentaliss replied to Fab's topic in Recommend a Dealer / Garage / Importer
Great Rojie! Must be nice to have friends who are in a situation that they can order a new Mercedes or Rolls Royce 😁 however do get your point ...incidently I never mentioned the MOT issue in my post completely separate issue, in my day one could loose their MOT licence by refusing to carry out an MOT without a very valid reason. -
Garage for imported Alphard near Coulsdon
ThuMentaliss replied to Fab's topic in Recommend a Dealer / Garage / Importer
The truth is Rojie that garages run by astute business people are only really interested in servicing vehicles that their workforce are familiar with, time is money if their Mechanic's have done their training/ apprenticeships etc they should be qualified enough to engage most problems that may occur on any Toyota, but it's the Boss who pays the mechanics time when I ran several franchised Dealerships the profit came from the Mechanic being able to do the work without having to constantly referring to the vehicle's training guide The majority of people that have purchased vehicles that are over fifteen years old will not find today's Mechanics fully versed on imported vehicles that were never sold within Europe -
Alphard - Best sites to sell on
ThuMentaliss replied to Jenny Paget's topic in Toyota Alphards For Sale (Private Sales)
Try Facebook marketplace good photos are a must😉 -
Failed MOT, rear axle bushes removal tool?
ThuMentaliss replied to Thys's topic in Toyota Alphard Servicing
Exactly my point!😊 -
I agree to Rojie that it's not a bad Manual/guide, but a shame the Manufacturer uses cheap bonding Adhesive to hold the pages in the correct sequence as four pages have dropped out of mine what makes it worse these pages have come out from different parts of the Manual indicating that the manual is poorly manufactured (Oldmanmoaning)
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Failed MOT, rear axle bushes removal tool?
ThuMentaliss replied to Thys's topic in Toyota Alphard Servicing
"My local garage (Devonshires in Torpoint) offered to help." I presume then that they are not a 'Toyota Specialist' 😊 -
Were alloys standard?
ThuMentaliss replied to Vincent's topic in Toyota Alphard Club Forum (2002 - 2008)
best to tell them they were already fitted when the vehicle was imported from japan... their looking for excuses to charge you more money, standard size was 15" and 16" -
Failed MOT, rear axle bushes removal tool?
ThuMentaliss replied to Thys's topic in Toyota Alphard Servicing
Don't understand all of this nonsense of having to locate and go to a so-called 'Toyota specialist', if you care to drive past any reasonable non dealership garage you will find in most cases many different motor vehicles being worked on, do you really believe every mechanic in any non dealership garage knows every aspect of the vehicle their working on? the only reason that garages become known as a Toyota specialist is because they would have someone in their workforce who didn't turn his/her nose up when they were first asked to look at a non familiar vehicle such as a Alphard, Vellfire, etc etc -
It appears from your experience's that your battery maybe being drained by something being left on which is draining your battery overnight the sad news is ANDY that these days there's not many vehicle competent electricians out there who can resolve this issue and to be fair, the standard Multi Meter/fuse tests might indicate that there is a 'spike' in one of the fuse's but this spike (voltage drainage) then has to be found, not necessarily an easy matter due to the Alphard's wiring system which in my view is one of the worst out there, the reason I know this is, I have experienced exactly the same problem and after spending £100 on getting my issue looked at all they confirmed was that I had a spike from one of the fuses but to trace where the voltage drainage was coming from would have cost me another £100 +...since then I found what might be the problem that was a very loose negative earth connection within the rear fog light system.
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Alphard power outlet advice please
ThuMentaliss replied to Thys's topic in Alphard Club Members Introductions
INSTALL MAINS hook up or a voltage inverter (12volt-240v) -
Advice requested about buying an Alphard campervan
ThuMentaliss replied to Peter Dunn's topic in General Chat
I, too, own a 2005 3.0ltr Alphard spent a load of money on it looks nice, but it's not without flaws. Firstly, from the many hours I spent researching the series one history, it appears that the 2.4l engine is not ideal power unit for a vehicle that weighs more than 1700k. My converted Alphard +driver and wife weigh's just over 2200 kg (weight obviously depends on what conversion is carried out) if you are considering towing a Caravan with a 2.4L fully converted Alphard with its added conversion weight you would notice the lack of power particularly when tackling steep inclines plus the fuel consumption from the 2.4L is not a lot better than the more powerful 3.0ltr, Service parts are available but be aware major unit parts are becoming difficult to source, from my own experience here in West Sussex no official Toyota Dealer is interested in carrying out general service work or repairs so your left finding a garage that gives you confidence that they know what their doing, depreciation is a problem for any motor vehicle it's all about supply and demand, insurance companies tend to write off certain vehicles where body parts are difficult to obtain certainly the in the case of vehicles over 15 years old....the Alphard does drive well, and its good looks stand well against much younger vehicles and as a people carrier for its age no other vehicle comes close to its appeal. -
Im not sure of your issue? if you have fitted or purchased new non-standard road wheels then you need to go back to your supplier as they should have supplied the wheel nuts within the purchase. However, if you want just one wheel nut you might have set yourself a problem, best bet is to visit your friendly tyre fitter who maybe able to assist you......HALFORDS have always been helpful to me😎
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Where to get replacement struts?
ThuMentaliss replied to saieash's topic in Toyota Alphard Club Forum (2002 - 2008)
Unusual, can I ask why you need new front struts? try Lee at Jap auto spares (024 76 695 700 ) -
Alphard flamma Awning
ThuMentaliss replied to Jeanie's topic in Toyota Alphard Club Forum (2002 - 2008)
Research your browser for preowned one, there's usually several listed I had a Fiamma Privacy room, (Thule's) version is better made front panels /side panels, attached to a fiamma f45 however would not recommend one as they dont like strong winds and the space gain for the extra cost is not worth it, my advice for Alphards or any Camper van is look for a quality air awning cheaper than a Pop-Top, drive-away air awnings are all the rage now, but you can get by with just a air awning tent- 1 reply
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