Everything posted by Rojie
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Heater has started blowing cold air
Hello Mohammed, Welcome to the Forum, Someone else had a similar problem; I'll try to find it. Are you sure you have the air con turned off ? What temp is going up ? The water temp; to a level much higher than usual ?
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Issue in CARVX.JP report - recall / airbag?
IF a members vehicle is subject to a recall that has not been carried out Toyota UK will send a notification / request to Toyota Japan. If Toyota Japan verify the claim Toyota Japan will fund Toyota UK to do the work. I have read the approval process can take quite a while ! Toyota UK can also check through official Toyota channels whether there are any outstanding recalls.
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Alphard Conversion
Hello Eddie, Welcome to the Forum. There are many conversion companies. As OldWellhouse says, these three you mention are all well known and reliable. Unfortunately they are not close to each other. Calder is closest, I think. NorthStar is IOW ! Are you expecting to buy ready converted ? Side or rear conversion. Pop Top ? The first questions you need to ask is "for what purpose(s) am I going to use it ?" How many people will be with me ? Dog(s) ? Will I cook in it, gas or induction ? Do I need a fridge ? If I will sleep in it, for how many consecutive nights, etc. Will I have an awning or a supplementary tent; or neither ? The Club is organising a Meet in Warwickshire in Autumn. You would learn a lot there and be able to immense variety. Good Camparding
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MEGATHREAD3 - all accessories
I believe eightseater,blog.com carries instruction on how to operate the Bluetooth pairing; but I think it covers Gen 1 only, and only the HDD head unit.
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Will a 3.5 make a daily driver
I believe Liam is quite correct regarding the 2AZ FE engine. 2.4 litre Wikipedia is worth reading if owners are concerned. There has been discussion that E5 is not suitable for the Direct Injection variants.
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Fitting curtain rails
Take a look at Fuel Lagoon.
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Fitting curtain rails
Hello JoKIng, Welcome to the Forum
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Tow bars & basic spec
Hi Ron, Welcome to the Forum
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Small problems.
No real significance. Just the distribution channel. I believe G is through the Toyota dealer network; whereas V is through another (official) network. There are detail differences with grill panels, spoilers, and other 'trim' options. try eightseater.blog.com for more details
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Will a 3.5 make a daily driver
I don't think you should worry too much about the timing belt. You can always have it replaced, but a 29k vehicle should not need one. They can last forever. My local Toyota dealer suggested change at 100k miles. If the belt snaps you will be stranded, but it is a non interference engine; meaning the valves will not hit the pistons. I suggest you check whether it has a four speed or five speed gearbox. With petrol prices as they are.......
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Newbie introduction
Hi Dave, Welcome to the Forum. Keep you eye out in the For Sale section. Members' Alphies become available from time to time.
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Recommend this garage after visit yesterday
Hi Dave, Thanks for sharing this. It should be helpful for Northern based members.
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Fitted curtains for 2004 Toyota Alphard
I have a front (exterior) blind like this one. I can supply the brand to anyone interested. Would I recommend it ? YES. Just a bit fiddly to fit, and both doors cannot be fully opened while the blind it is fitted. But one at a time, a door can be partially opened. I think North Star on the IOW do curtain sets. Not sure about rails etc, being included.
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Small problems.
Hi, Thanks for this, all part of the knowledge bank. Quite local to me too. Not using a stainless part in drinking water is rather naughty, and extremely mean ! Flimsy table legs are common. If it is the type I am thinking, same as the one I have, a major benefit is that they can be removed and reattached to the rear of a rear conversion. Hugely beneficial when catering ! Of course, you will need a suitable rail fitted to the rear of the 'kitchen'.
- It’s been fun!
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Small problems.
Barnstaple ?
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Will a 3.5 make a daily driver
Turning circle on my Gen 1 is about 5.5 metres, pretty good for a 5 metre long vehicle, imho. I realise delivery vans probably have a tighter circle, but mine does not drive like a delivery van !
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Alphard Campervan decals/stripes/themes?
Seeing this photo reminded me that most commercial 'signwritten' vans nowadays are carrying vinyl 'artwork' not the painted type of old. Accordingly, they must be hundreds of suppliers of custom designs.
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Vellfire thermal window blinds
Sorry, but I am being really thick here. How does window tint save fuel ? Less use of AC ?
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Dealer Advice
I would check that warranty very carefully. What is covered, what is not. 36 months is unusually long !
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Vellfire thermal window blinds
Do you mean dimming the light that passes through the windscreen, or blocking the UV. Many windscreens nowadays are laminated, as is mine in the Alphie. Vehicular laminated glass often has an invisible plastic film that blocks most of the UV anyway. If you start tinting windscreens or front door door windows, you will probably attract a lot of attention from the police
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VIN number
It should be on front of the B door pillar, passenger side, half way up. It won't look like a European VIN, because it isn't ! The format on mine is 00nnnnn, where n is a 0 to 9 digit.
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4 beige Toyota alphard seats with rails and footrests
Do they swivel ? Are they Captains middle seats from a 7 seater, or the set (2 and a half) from an eight seater ?
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Hook up cable
Heaven in Devon