Mitsubishi Delica Owners Club UK™

robaurdu · Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 19:15 Post subject: Idea

Had a thought today (yes its unusual and dangerous for me to do that), and it struck me that myself and a few others have had difficulty or issues doing some repairs and maintenance, and since the sad loss of Lewis's excellent photo library which we all miss, how about a meet somewhere where if possible, some members would be happy to share their know how and experience to others on how to fix things. The idea being that it would be a nice social event, people could learn how to do repairs to keep their Deli on the road, and we could possible make videos/take photos as a future library as a start to replace what was lost. My intention is not to take money away from those who are mechanics by trade and make a living from it, but something that would be beneficial for the club as a whole. And before anyone asks, I've got no idea of a venue etc. Is there any mileage in this?

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Deker · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood

andyman · Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith

I seem to recollect mention of a 'Mending Meet' on here 2 or 3 years ago, with pics, which was hailed by all who attended as a good do, lots of bacon butties and bevvies consumed and many problems sorted, friendships made etc. I think it would make a good excuse for a meet, - "Bring yer spanners and bits", even if you don't need fixing! Would need to be somewhere with plenty of parking/camping space, and ideally somewhere you could keep a dismantled Deli dry if it came on to rain. Anyone got a small marquee and a suitable field, somewhere reasonably central, or other suitable venue/farm buildings/land? I think anyone hosting this would be worthy of grateful donations!
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Carstairs · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 16:38 Post subject: cam chain

We had an event like this in Liverpool some tears ago.
I think we managed to change 7 or 8 cam chains in the day.
One thing to remember is you need hard standing, bit dangerous jacking up a Deli in a field.
So, yes the idea has merit, run with it.
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andyman · Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith

On reasonably dry, firm ground, you can jack up off scaffold boards, with double chocks fixed to boards for the grounded wheels.
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illapulito · Joined: 30 Jun 2012 Posts: 468 Location: Northampton

sounds a great idea

there's nothing needing doing particularly on my LWB (other than bodywork)

but if its an opportunity to put in a new split link cam chain, for example, why not ?

I would be more interested in seeing other delicas (mods) etc and getting ideas (in the detail)

Bananaman · Joined: 22 Jan 2015 Posts: 61 Location: Harlow,Essex

i would definitely be up for this :D I'm a member of a vtr owners forum, we had a workshop day last year, great fun a chance to meet new faces, chat and get some ideas!
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Lewis · Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2015 21:57 Post subject: Re: cam chain

PinkPig · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 11:35 Post subject:

I'm up for that.
My list of jobs is long and winding and covered in rust so that will be entertaining for all to watch as I attempt to bolt a new widget onto some metal that is only a thin layer of paint Wink

I just wondered if a venue with some sort of indoor facility would be of use (a barn?) no idea where though
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robaurdu · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 18:56 Post subject:

If anyone has any ideas for suitable venues, let's have them......I think we would need at least the following

Somewhere for people to camp
Toilets, showers
A nearby pub would be great
Somewhere under cover very useful
Access to electricity useful
And cheap and easy to get to.

Carstairs · Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2015 19:08 Post subject: chains

Photo of the chains changed in Liverpool.

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Bananaman · Joined: 22 Jan 2015 Posts: 61 Location: Harlow,Essex

stefan · Joined: 20 Apr 2014 Posts: 56 Location: codnor, derbyshire

Yard in Derbyshire

Pubs within 2 miles
Shower at sports centre mile or so up the road
Electric can be layed on
Hard standing
No under cover space
Already has a parts Delica in the yard
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Carstairs · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2015 10:14 Post subject: derbyshire

Any camping?
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stefan · Joined: 20 Apr 2014 Posts: 56 Location: codnor, derbyshire

The yard is hard core so you can camp on it would just need an airbed or a Delica to keep you off the ground, I can ask the landlord when I next see him if anyone is interested.
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exarkun · Joined: 11 Feb 2014 Posts: 198 Location: Lancaster

I would be interested.

I'll watch this space!

Deker · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 3833 Location: Borehamwood

andyman · Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith

Stefan - how many Delicas have you got space for? Being so central, you could be overrun! Deker - no need for a pub, just bring your own booze, - and a big coat! PS Stefan - is that a whole Spridget, or just a one-piece front-end?
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Pierre · Posted: Fri Apr 10, 2015 9:12 Post subject:

Hi, I'm on my 4th Delica and seem to be addicted.
Would love to meet other Deli nuts so please keep me posted.
Her indoors loves the Deli and has agreed to camping!