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I doubt there is a Halfords in Vancouver ! Plastic pry tools is the item to look for in your local store.

Hi, Ian, Honestly, I don't know what you need ! Finding a Toyota dealer to work on a grey import is no easy task ! I have full confidence in any advice that Picasso gives, otherwise I would not have called upon him for an opinion. I am not a mechanic but I fail to understand why your mechanic thought you convertors needed a clean. How many miles has your machine done ? I'll send you a PM of the dealer that I bought my Alphie from. I believe, there is a garage 'next door' that does his work; not far from you. Perhaps a phone call to them may be helpful. I expect Picasso will be back on this thread asap.

, E Hi Ian Sorry to hear about your issues. Fuelling your van with Shell V Power (E5) should be fine. It's probably ethanol free ! I don't use it, but feel you will receive reassurance from members that do use it Is this the first time you have used the Shell fuel ?

I have an external blind, supplied by Fuel Lagoon. It covers the front screen and two front doors. I cannot fault it.

I'll probably have some Nitrous instead. Thanks for you good wishes.

Hello Bernard, Welcome to the Forum. Presumably, you mean the front fog lights ?

It would if I spelt it correctly ! Toyota not Toyoya ! https://toyota.epc-data.com/alphard/ I'm having eye surgery on Friday (at High Noon). Hopefully that will improve my responses.

My guess is, and it is a guess, you will need to remove the seat track(s). I have never done it, but, I assume it is not a huge job. Check the seat rail spacings carefully. Most converter companies remove the seat rails, perhaps it is worth contacting one of them regarding how easy, or difficult, it is.

Picasso, what do you think ?

But you can use ToyotaAlphardepc.com to get the correct part numbers. But you do need to be patient and be able to read mechanical drawings.

I believe if you look up Toyota 75 years, you can find various models, and trim levels, that were available. Disclaimer ! Although I haven't done that for some time.

Hello Andrew, Welcome to the Forum. It's probably am MZ G Edition. Maybe 'just' a MZ. The V is the distribution channel. Do you have the auction sheet ? The trim level should be on there. The link didn't work for me

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LV subsidiary, Scenic, will insure a converted Gen 1 V6, as that is the company I am with. There is a maximum insured value though.

So pleased to hear the issue is solved. Thanks for sharing the cause and solution.

2WD should be about 8.5litres

Ouch. Brings tears to my eyes.

Hello Sparky, Welcome to the Forum. This is a common question ! There is a very long, and comprehensive, thread on this Forum answering your query. Try searching E5 / E10 and similar variations in the search box on the home page.

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Hello George, I have been driving automatics, and manuals, daily for close to 50 years; and some would say still learning ! The techniques are different. Hopefully, the DVSA isn't reading this. Having lived in the US I did have significant experience of the footbrake version of a handbrake ! But it is a brake intended for parking. Whereas, IMHO, the handbrake is more designed for hill starts. Even so, I have my own technique in the Alphie . Unless on a very steep hill, and expecting to wait for a long time, I would hold the van on the throttle. If you hold it on the brake it will roll back (when you remove your right foot from it. You can use your left foot on the brake, but that will require some practice. I would not change to neutral, and definitely not go into park which will complicate things even more. I would let the engine torque hold the vehicle. There is, after all, no clutch to burn out. It does require a gentle driving style and a little practice; but is a smoother equivalent of taking off on a hill in a manual. When in Park, automatics insert a pin through the gearbox, literally, to lock the transmission. This is why most automatics 'settle back or forward' when you shift into park. I have little doubt this technique would not meet with the approval of the DVSA or driving instructors/examiners. I also expect other Alphie drivers to have other techniques. Finally, As a newbie to driving autos concentrate on keeping your left foot on the floor. You do not want to be creating lots of excitement behind you by inadvertently stomping on either brake peddle with your left foot. Happy Alpharding

Hello Richard, Welcome to the Forum

Hi, I suggest you charge your main battery, while you watch Cuttothechase on Youtube. He has a video on how to deal with a troublesome / snapped sliding door cable. It is probably something else; but no harm done. Good luck

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