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This model

Or this model

Engine number 3

Brought another 4G63. Was going to put this in and see if it runs but I might actually rebuild this one.

Yup, so shes back on the road.

Took it for a hoon today to Hamilton. A bit floaty but meh, it goes.

Next mission is wheels.

Ive got the original purchase thingmebob for my wagon. Was a company car.

Well it failed which I expected it to. 

• Exhaust leaks
• L/F chassis rail damaged
• R/R seat belt
• Remedy handbrake

I knew about the chassis rail damage and hoped they wouldnt see/knock it. When I saw them looking at it thoroughly I thought 'shit'.

The guy talked to me about the damage and said the rail is separating and to close the gap and weld it. I asked if I could do it myself and he said sure. FUCKING STOKED! Was under the impression chassis damage needs to be done by a panel beater

So I will have this legal next weekend. Time to enjoy this weekend. 

Discuss here - //oldschool.co.nz/index.php?/topic/31507-rb-drifters-1985-mitsi-sigma-wagon/page-4

So, tomorrow is WOF/Pink sticker removal day (hopefully)

Managed to find another Sigma wagon that I raided parts off that this was missing

Hope it passes because my DOHC wagon is toast.

One step forward, 5 steps back.

Decided to try and get a WOF without a cert and succeeded.

Decided to try and fix the smoking issue - Did not succeed.

It seems this engine does not want to be cured. Ran into problem after problem.

Brought a valve spring compressor tool to do the valve stems but turned out that this particular tool wouldnt fit in. So, I made one.

Didnt work too bad. Took a bit of getting use to. 

Replaced all the valve stem seals which was a massive drama but I wont bore you with the details. Lets just say theres a collet in the sump and its staying there.

The ol man said that it will still smoke for a while due to oil in the exhaust system and to drive it and monitor the oil level. The smoking was marginally better.

Took it for a hoon out to Katikati this weekend and monitored my oil pressure gauge. Level was high when I left home. Got to Paeroa and the level was pretty low. Brought 4 litres of oil and it took the whole lot. F...M...L!

So, I guess it can only be rings. Joy.

Im going to switch my concentration on to the maroon wagon now to get that road legal and sold to fund for a new engine/rebuild.

Anyone have or know of a 4G63 DOHC long block somewhere? 

I think...

Black/white wire on the dizzy goes to positive.

Black/red goes to positive

Black/white from loom goes positive

...and the rest go negative.

Ive just done the front struts in my wagon. Used KYB inserts that I got shortened by Autolign.

The aussies use Camira inserts - http://www.sigma-galant.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=1917

Truely amazing!

What a douche

There was this setup on trademe a wee while back with a manifold to suit 4 barrel Holley

Just had a distributor jammed behind the head. If looks doesnt worry you, you could maybe setup a distributor to run off the front?

ProZac will be your man on this.

You know when you see people joke about Mitsis with the "Blue smoke" comments? It aint no joke - and this car proves it.

At the moment im spending more on oil than fuel! NO SHIT. Roughly 4L of oil a week..... sadface

Praying that its just valve guide seals but im thinking engine overhaul time.

And because im lazy as shit I havent got this certified and now the WOF is out. FML.

Parting pic

Been mucking around with this car lately. Decided to get it back on the road.

Its pink sticker'd at the moment, for small stuff - Tinted park and tail lights, bald front tyre, no spare tyre.

rbdrifter sorted the tail lights out. I brought some better front park lights.

Had my original 2L SOHC still from my wagon so was a no brainer to slam that in this wagon.

When I got this wagon it had EX Lancer struts and other bits. Swapped everything for Sigma gear. 

Engine and box in

Had a little rust which actually turned out to be a lot of rust in the corner of the engine bay. Cut it all out and put metal in place.

Not pretty but functional

Still a few bits to do. Should hopefully have it road legal by next month maybe. Actually need to get this going as my wagon needs urgent attention.

Obligatory group shot

Always wanted to put Evo motor and 4WD drivetrain in one of these

Would be light as shit

Awesome work man.

Good to see you're using quality measuring tools!

<-- May or may not work for company that imports said tools......

Has anyone had experience removing a pink sticker without the paper work that's normally issued?

Awesome build

Injected enigines seem to have them

Any old Mitsis?

They haven't updated their website for a while

So I now have this.

Cruised up to grab it this morning from rbdrifter. Cheers for everything bro.

On the way back home.

Group shot

Plans at the moment are to raid good bits for my wagon. Then I might try and get it back on the road.

Its a bit of piece of mind to have a spare car in case things go bad for my daily.

Chur

 

Also - roughly what does a cert for my modification level cost these days?

 

Ahh, thanks KK. 

I was trawling thru post to see if any one else has asked for pricing but couldnt find one. 

Clint, I would also like to know whats the cost of getting a car certified for engine and suspension (nothing adjustable) mods

I dont think they were 4x100, probably something imperial - urgh. But, go for same look.

Boom