‘Excessive oil leaks’ saved us $10,000 on our new 4x4
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- Have you ever seen a car out on the road and thought 'I wonder what it would be like to drive that thing..." well, we do! and then occasionally we buy those cars and this is DEFINITELY one of the weirder ones. In this episode Marty saves some money buying a cheaper example that needs work before prepping it for some adventures!
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We love a good off road adventure.. because we are the WORLD'S BEST... well, you know: th-cam.com/video/DVRE-VikGMc/w-d-xo.html
Best off road channel on TH-cam
@RAM_845not even
Yaaayyy
You should hand it to Tuning Fork for a solid tune, maybe he could find why it's so restricted on power.
I think it would be perfect fit for a batwing awning and some led strip lighting under the tailgate for camping/fishing!
Would be a top rig with a little more grunt. Sounds like a job for the best 4X4 channel on the internet....
The clicking at 10:30 is the motor unit for the rear AC vents. The plastic gears inside it are done.
Without a shadow of a doubt this is the best 4x4 channel in the world
That terrain they went over was pretty gnarly, no other 4wd youtubers would've attempted it.
Dude 👏 I thought that exact thing when I seen the thumbnail 🤣
I was legit waiting for Moog to say that line
Can't believe they managed to navigate such devastating terrain with no shit beer, legends.
If they were the best 4wd channel in the world, they'd swap out the Mitsubishi 4D56 engine for Hyundai's D4BF, which is their licensed version of the same engine with some major improvements. Add a boost controller and you have a Delica that can actually tow something up a hill.
Can I just say that watching these videos has consistently been genuinely real and just pleasing to watch since the channel started. Thank you guys for keeping it real.
Love these things! Went across Australia three times in a '98 Delica as a kid, fond memories of sticking my head out the sunroof on 4x4 trails, and watching DVDs on a TV roped between the two front seats. Also one of the first cars I learned to drive in. Dad is doing a full engine rebuild on it now and its probably a forever car for him.
The world needs more forever cars.....
🌎 ❤ 🚗
We had an L300 where I did my apprenticeship. That thing was a PoS and I loved it.
@@Okeanos86My brother put an old 5.0L v8 in one of those. He used to love drag racing people at the lights because no one had a clue what it was packing lol
what are DVDs?
@@alexxhamilton the successor of videotapes.
Hey nice work on sorting out those oil leaks. This sort of thing is very challenging for your average weekend warrior who has to drive it on Monday. One very small thing to change, pull off the axle caps on the front and change the circlip (it's around 30-32mm). It loses tension over time and eventually lets go, leaving you without drive to your front axles, and also the stub axle flops around and grinds the gear in the hub. Very simple preventative maintenance to do.
(Delica owner for 8 years)
And thus begins the greatest car build this channel has ever seen
don't get too ahead of yourself, it won't be a forever car but we're keen to have some fun with it!
Will be watching intently to see how this comment ages 😂
It could be sold already tho... The film alot of stuff ahead of releasing a series of videos
@mightycarmods perhaps the mighty Lonsdale built 3.6 V6 is a worthwhile upgrade? Plenty of go faster bits for those.
Battle with BNB?
There is a landscape photographer in the UK, His name is Thomas Heaton and He converted his Delica into a campervan, and He did an amazing job, it takes him everywhere (Wales, Scotland etc). He takes amazing photos too.
I would love to see Moog’s woodworking and Marty’s engineering skills to come out and turn this into a proper camper van, with solar, etc. This is a very fun project and something different for the channel
Would love to see that!
This has been one of my dream cars that I've never quite been able to line up with where I've been in life whenever I've done change over. I'm absolutely all for the inclusion of shorter format builds too, and keeping it honest that this is a catch and release rather than a long term is great.
Thanks so much for all you're doing guys, this was a massive main line of dopamine on a Saturday morning.
I really liked the style of this video! Feels like having some freetime with Marty
Welcome to the club boys! Marty that "tick tick tick" noise you here when going to start the car is a common and very easy fix.
Just back from the driver's seat underneath the car is a large black box. Underneath the cover is two smaller boxes that are apart of the rear A/C. You'll find that inside there are plastic cogs. The cog you want to clock the opposite way to how it is sitting is one on the bottom that is shaped like a quarter of a circle.
Love the comments section for stuff like this, thank you!!
@@mightycarmods This bloke is right, I've fixed the exact same problem on both mine and my dads Delica
When you fix oil leaks on a Delica you become a de-leaker!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
get out
Clever 😂
@@lonniemiller5032 Dad Joke!
@@canman4058 the best kind 😅
Ah, guys! Brilliant! Had a Series 2 Delica (same as yours, but diesel- short wheelbase, low roof) for a few years. Lifted, heavy duty suspension, adjustable shocks, air-locker, snorkel etc. (including necessary upgrades like better radiator, oil cooler etc.). Took it to Cape York (did half the OTT easily, I got sick of the crowds halfway through!), through deserts, moderately hard tracks in the Vic High Country. It performed beautifully (well, after the head was replaced, hence the cooling upgrades😲). It towed my 5.8m boat around easily (well, slowly uphill) including to Darwin and back to Adelaide.
It is such a great vehicle, flexible, great to modify, brilliant to camp out of or in. Thanks for bringing back memories, I loved that car!
There's nothing better than seeing a MCM youtube notification in the morning! I've been watching since 2015 and the range of this channel is amazing. Not just in the content and cars, but also in the filming style and editing styles. It always feels fresh and new, but still familiar. Good job boys✌
Oh yes best 4x4 channel in the world!!! Whoo!!!! ❤❤❤
I had one years ago 2.8 green one called the hulkster. L400 but it was owned in Portsmouth before I got it in U.K. and suffered a ton of rust and was unsaveable. Would love one again but rolling an RB1 Honda Odyssey now.
Fax 😂
I love the Delicas because of how many mods are available for them. I own a 1998 2.8L TD. I've taken it to K'gari (Fraser) without any mods except bash plates and never got bogged once. Since then I've put in a 2" lift kit, I'm running ex-Pajero rims and tyres (31s), have swapped out the front bumper for a bullbar and winch, and have installed a snorkel. Diff locks and breathers are on the list and possibly a Cape York trip in the future.
My family used to own a D:4 Delica, and I still love these cars, they're amazing. It was a Super Exceed Space Gear V6 3.0L, so top of the line, it even had the crystal lite roof. I loved it, my whole childhood.
Bro I remember you talking about your family Delica all the time back in primary school!!
@@nihanarham1394 Bro where have you been man, it's been ages
Marty has amazing research skills. He goes and finds a good deal on a vehicle I have never even heard of a just like that he has all the parts he knows he will need to sort out the beastie. Few things more satisfying than finding all the oil leaks and putting a stop to that.
They hold value because essentially this is a van with pajero offroad design and abilities. They are very popular in rough terrain as a tourist transport - I've traveled with them in Georgia and in Sakhalin.
A delica is what i have wanted for ages. The flashing front wheel lights could be super select solenoids, a stiff or seized front diff actuator, or be as simple as split vacuum lines to cannister, solenoids, or actuator.
Some of the most wild four wheel driving Ive ever experienced was in one of my old bosses lifted Delica with huge muddies on it climbing through the Kenilworth-Mapleton motocross track, literally airing off jumps and easily scaling 55° rutted slopes. Absolute beast of a car and Im glad to see you guys experience the awesomeness
You guys have inspired me to DIY fix my own cars for years now and I've been enjoying it so much. You make it look so easy, and it is with the right tools, time, patience and inspiration for cool people like the MCM crew... Thank you so much!!!
Towards the end I was wondering who / how the follow shots were being filmed, then caught a glimpse of Moog in the reflection running behind the car, then heard him struggling, out of breath the wrap up the last few lines in the car haha. Appreciate the effort that goes into every video.
I thought he was a 'runner'???
We had a 97 2.8l deisel long wheel base Delica, which we took on multiple trips with the kids, heaps of room. We loved it, it was great off road on the sand. Then we got a camper trailer..... and yeah they struggle to tow so now we have a Pajero. Thanks for the nostalgia, Worlds best 4wd channel.
Love moog running after the car to get some footage then being out of breath when he gets back in 😂
Always my favouite videos these where you pick a slightly neglected motor and give it the propper once over with basic maintanance jobs. I absolutely love that you still do these dispite your massive success and world hopping tours you never forget your basic beginnings. Obviously a big part of why you remain so successful to this day. Can't wait to see more of the Deli(very)Ca(r)!
... thats what delica stands for? TIL
@@mudkip863 Yep!
Delica! Very cool! The latest gen D5 is amazing. They hold their value because there is simply nothing else like them, they're mechanically sorted and very well proven over the years. With van life and adventuring proving very popular, people want an alternative to regular SUV's as well. Mitsubishi will sell as many of these as they can make and really should be exporting more of them.
Well there is the Landcruiser troop carrier which comes in 8 or 11 seats, so that's quite comparable. But I dont think it will be as comfortable as the Delica.
@@christopherlam2558 Nothing like, but certainly more off road capable. Not a fan of the D5, lost some of its ability for the sake of comfort...
You got the V6 variant. I used to own a '97 L400 Skyline LWB variant with the 2.8 Diesel . I loved the thing to death. Speaking of death, I cried tears of joy when my 4 kids were born, but the one and only time I cried, really cried from a broken heart was the day the missus ran into the back of a GT Skyline and destroyed it. I never took the car serious off roading but I did take it bush a lot and the beaches fishing. There was nothing better than driving right up to the waters edge, sliding the passenger door, rotating the captain seat 90' and sit in absolute comfort with the rod out the door. The Skyline was very top heavy with the glass roof, so serious 4x4 tracks were not a safe option especially with the narrow track of the Delica, but laying down in the back at the camp site looking at the stars was awesome.
Was thinking Marty should do a Pajero Mini (Kei) for his off-roader, but this is just as fun. Can't wait to see the adventures you can have in this thing!
Isn’t Benny doing that?
Yep
Even just a SWB Pajero not just a Mini or IO would be sick.
Love it! Mitsi V6s can be a bit of a pain to work on and may have their notorious leaky problems, but they are bulletproof and as long as they still have oil they won’t let you down. I have an NL paj converted from a 3.5 to a 380 motor (you guys helped to inspire it as a big block swap) which might be a bit tougher to swap in place of the 3.0 in the Delica but you should definitely do it- it’d make heaps more power and be much better to drive.
loving the pure nuggety magic from the best off roading channel !
The color of the valvetrain under that cover told me that motor has been loved, despite the leaks. That golden brown, even coating is the perfect telltale that they've been changing the oil suitably.
I love these vans, good job Marty.
As a mechanic I hated these vans, don’t say you love a car till you work on it.
@@Benny23-OG what did you hate is it hard to work on what if motor was swapped out ?
@@jamieevans871 well you don’t have much working room, for example you need to pull pretty much the whole damn exhaust out just to service the trans
Can confirm. Love them but worst to work on.
Hello from Canada. I have been watching every episode of every build for years and years. I might have blown a load in excitement seeing this because I just bought an 02 L400 PD6W in November. It's a 1:48 seconds into the episode and I had to comment as Marty is looking at one almost identical to mine. So f'n excited for this series 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
Marty try using ceramic tyre ball bearing balancing inside the tyres, we use them here in Ireland for Mud terrain tyres on motorway speeds 70mph and it solves death wobble etc.
I considered a Delica when I was looking for an import van here in the states. For looks the old square L300 is way cool but in the end with the costs and the fact that here cars have to be 25 years old to legally import I went with the Toyota Hiace with reliability and slightly larger size in mind. Converted into a camper it's been fun the last couple years so far. 2" lift, all terrain tires, solar, battery system, fridge freezer and the works
Love the delica. Such a niche car. Small 4x4 van/mpv. Not alot of other companies provide those especially in the west.
These things are really popular in the UK for making offroad campervans. So lots get imported with a high price. And... 2/3 years ago, a very popular landscape photography TH-camr (Thomas Heaton) bought one and did a video series on it. The place that he bought it from said demand for them went up due to him haha
Hey cool, I'm someone else in the Venn diagram of your viewing habits :)
I like his Channel. One of the reasons I purchased my Delica!
The engine it self is actually not bad and can tow pretty well, it's the old auto that kills the power so much.
I rode one of these into the caucus mountains in Georgia (the country), fully kitted for off road. it was an absolute beast and got us through some gnarly trails. these things are awesome! so glad to see one on the channel!!
Family had one of these growing up, a 4x4 chamonix model, was actually a pretty damn capable rig in the sand up the dunes
Lots of people get Delicas and take them up to Cape York thinking thats an adventure. I kept going north! I have mine in the interior highlands on Papua New Guinea and its great. The roads here are not good, and the Delica can carry the family around, go anywhere. Mine was imported by someone else, sight unseen, and was NOT in good condition on arrival. Off the top of my head I've done : new radiator, water pump, expansion bottle, thermostat and coolant. All new filters and fluids. Replaced that harmonic balancer. Removed the injection pump to change seals, repaired the timing plate that interfaces the pump to the timing gears. Replaced rocker cover gaskets. All new tires (Maxxis Bravo MT). All belts changed. FLushed transmission. Changed tension pulley. New inner and outer tie rods. New Sway Bar Links all corners. New Shocks all corners. New glow plugs. I am currently waiting for new front brake rotors and a new steering rack. I had very little mechanical know how before owning this car, but do to necessity of my location I have been learning how to do most of this myself, and its been very rewarding.
Great pick! Remind me of our old Toyota Lucida, I think the Lucidas are even weirder though! Uneven doors and engine mounted on its side with turbo UNDER the car 😅
Those are called previas here in the UK lovely cars. I think most Toyota mpvs have that engine layout the hiace has the same layout too😂 although those aren't common at all here but they are back in my home country Pakistan
Yep, mid motor
They're called Emina /Estimas here and I have a 4x4 version 😅 they actually go OK off road but the 2.4L petrol is gutless
@@Afraz_9n3 UK based but got an imported one. Needs a new head though so not on the road at the moment but should start sorting soon :)
@@CallumInns Got the diesel 4x4 one too. Out of action for now though! 😅
my '96 Chamonix - the real Delica models - leaks like a sieve, sits high - 2 inch lift on top - torsion bars turned tight and land rover 8in springs in the back - rebuilt 2800 4M40 diesel engine with 50,000 kms on it, new everything under the bonnet, room for the Marshalls, Ampeg, drums and PA and all the equipment is Robber's Dog's Bandvan . . and its cool - just had to get that in there - any Deli after 97 is for poofters and the diesels are the boys . .
We need MIGHTY BOAT MODS! I am pulling a sailboat almost every weekend behind my T3 and would love to see more of your watery action!
The 4m40 diesel moter variant did a great job towing. I would tell folks it was a pajaro 4x4 with a starwagon on top. Owned a 97 S2 for 10years. Get yourself a bash plate if you want to 4x4, the oil filter is located in a bad spot(at lest on the 4m40).
The best off roading videos ever, no one else Evan comes close!
Whos Evan?
2:01 They hold their value because they're a factory 4x4 van and very capable. No other brand made anything that could compete using a proper van as a base.
Off-roading and vans have become very popular, so the combo is very sought after and since there is no competition, you're going to want a Delica. There is a reason a dealer can specialise in a single model and have it be profitable.
Love these vans. I own one and they are soo capable stock. Even better with mods
Petrol or diesel?
Diesel
@@benmak49 yeah good choice there. Used to heaps of them here in nz now not so much
Mitsubishi Australia SERIOUSLY missed out on locally selling these. All they brought were the Panel Van (Mitsy Express). Soo good your covering this car, because if I couldnt afford the Kei truck, this was a close second to use as a All rounder Camper. Thank god we have soo many of these in the country and support for them. We need to bring more, before the price goes up and when the American's can get the opportunity to import them. I would probably get the more powerful v6 version or diesel so it can handle more weight.
Oh great!
Another car I’m interested in is about to explode in popularity and become expensive 🤣
Can’t wait to see how this turns out!
They cant even sell these things on facebook marketplace, all the ones I see have been forsale for months
had one, lift 'n snorkel, big tyres and it went 4wd fantastic, i've even towed land cruzers out of rivers after crossing my self, cheers fir the entertainment.
I've always loved these cars! Can't wait to see some upcoming videos of it!
Thank you for showing the real side of caring for an old vehicle! Love it.
Surely if the problem is that it's gutless, and they are the same platform as the Pajero, the obvious course of action is a Pajero Evo 3.5L Mivec swap?!
Should bolt right in more or less, like the Levorg STI swap of the Mitsubishi world. The boys are more than capable.
When I was a kid in the '80's I remember seeing my first Delica (SD model?) and thinking it looked like the coolest 4x4 on the road. Even more cool because I was on Fraser Island when it was dry (VERY soft, boggy sand) and this thing was just cruising around. Way more capable than I would ever have thought a van could be.
Great... just as I'm on the market for one of these buggers, mighty car mod tax is gonna be added!
For the work that needed done, you got a steal. You helped keep the dealers inventory flowing, and they didn't have to risk finding something worse. The gamble payed off for you, but the dealer still didn't lose -- good transaction for everyone.
We closed 5 min ago but he still helped you! What a legend! We need more people like him.
Hell yes , finally a Delica on the channel , I bought my first one way back in 2010 (Super Exceed with Crystal lite roof) but in 2019 I imported a D5 G Premium, omg it's the best machine I've ever bought.
I do love Moog and Marty together but its nice to see a change of crowd now and then! Enjoyed this as much as the rest :D
I had a delica back in the day, used to have pajeros and shoguns too, transplanted the 2.8Td in the Delica with the 3.5 V6 MIVEC petrol from my SWB shogun.
Was a manual too, with the 3.5 V6 petrol it was epic. raised the suspension, stuck 33" muddies on it with a 2.5" body lift and that thing went everywhere. Was gonna put 35's on it but never got round to it.
Best thing it was based on the pajero chassis so had tons of parts for it. Wish I never got rid :(
I love these, my dad had a 94 super exceed 2.8td 8seater one 13yrs ago. One of my favourite cars he had when growing up. Was great on family holidays especially when we went to Cornwall down all the narrow lanes 😂
I love the Delica! I'm in Canada and use to work for an indie euro shop and a guy out of the blue started bringing his Delica to us to service! It's such a cool vehicle for sure!! Can't wait to see more
Oh man, the o.g. whip. Piss rust that has been nicely aged! Can't wait to see the old girl again!
Delicas are really popular on the west coast of Canada. Lot's of camper conversions with nice offroad tires for the forest service roads. Pretty cool little adventure rig.
All the leaks and o rings gives me flashbacks of restoring my diesel excursion! It’s the same color and I got a screaming good deal on it just like you did the delica! Strangely maybe not but I dig that little people mover! 8 passengers in whats half the size of my tank, I love it! Looking forward to this series!
My parents had a UKNissan Serena and bought a JDM Toyota Estima when I was young which opened me up to the JDM fruits, I have since always loved the Delica they’re a mad car, truck off roader hybrid which I have no idea how it came to production I’m just glad it did.
This is why I love my 2005 Honda CR-V. It's got 200K km's on it, but the engine is out of an '06 TSX and it's been completely rebuilt, so it only has about 10K on it. It's a mad little adventuring machine. I had originally planned to put the AWD system out of the CR-V and the engine out of the TSX into my '05 Civic EX, but decided to keep it FWD and put a K20 / turbo in it.
I like the Rocky Mountain e-bike in the background, very nice!
Dudes ... its called a Delly Car! And one of the good tings about them is that they are all Pajero (Shogun) running gear so parts are available everywhere.Also loads of extras like ladders and roof accessories and lights etc.
These engines have been apart of my life forever. 6g72! Dodge Caravan 3.0 sohc. Dodge Shadow 3.0 Sohc 5 speed. Plymouth Duster 3.0 Sohc 5 speed. These engines leak but don't die. Originally a fork lift engine i believe. The crank shaft girdle is impressive.
It's good to see you guys actually do something a little bit different I wouldn't mind seeing this one done out as like a four-wheel drive camper that would be totally awesome
You can pick these up in the UK from around £2/3k road legal ...
Good choice. I've had two Delicas and loved both of them.The last one had the 2.8 turbo diesel and was more than capable of towing.
Loving the new mcm sunglasses, would highly recommend for anyone considering getting a pair. Would be awesome to see yous guys mod a Honda odyssey. Modded ones aren’t very common in aus but are quite big in Japan. Personally I quite like them, great styling for a wagon and a k24 under the bonnet, plus a decent aftermarket support. Can’t go wrong.
You’ve probably been told this a million times but put a thin layer of rubber grease on your o-rings! Helps caps like the one that broke slide on so much easier! Also helps prevent the o-ring from rolling on itself or getting jagged or pinched.
I had km3’s on a Land Cruiser for a couple years and they were surprisingly well behaved on the road, UNTIL there was any inclement weather. Completely useless in snow and ice. Off-road they did pretty well, but I found they lost traction when they were wet. I still have the bfg ko2 all terrains on my dodge pickup and they have been absolutely superb in all driving conditions. I’ve done rocks, sand, snow, ice, mud, and gobs of highway miles and they have always had predictably good performance which I think is really what we look for in tires. I’ve had to recover the Land Cruiser on the km3’s but my old pickup is still undefeated on the ko2’s.
Love the Delica! They too are high here in the States, I had a few Monteros/Pajeros which share a ton of parts with them.
Flashing front diff light is almost 100% always a bad front diff actuator. You can get them extremely cheap. Easy fix
Been in a bit of a shitter in my life recently & just seeing that theres a new Might Car Mods episode makes me happy & excited for a bit.
Good to have you in the van club. Can't wait to see where this project goes.
Omg your username lmaoooo
@@goclunker I assume you get the joke?
thats always been the best part of this channel-just 2 mates doing stuff
Nice video guys. Straight to the point, no BS, just instant nugget satisfaction.
Well I'm glad you guys are checking out the JDM vans. I usually see Toyota and Suzuki's, here, in Washington.
I never thought those 80s 4x4 civics would gain popularity. I was very happy with mine. However, as I was fresh outa high school, I couldn't afforded to hang onto it. I am now happy with my 04' Passat 1.8T Wagon 5speed.
Awesome buy, Marty. My dad had a '98 Delica for many years. He drove across from Alice Springs to Broome, it went well. If you need parts for it outside NSW, there's a Delica shop on the Sunshine Coast. Turbo Yoda and Woody may know about it.
These things are dope as fuck.
I settled for a tarago many years ago. 5 speed manual. Spray painted it green, put a shark mouth on the front of it, cut the springs and welded the diff. I loved it.
Owned a '96 LWD diesel Delica - loved it. A van with 4wd - made complete sense to me!
Heck yeah I have one of these in America!! I spend days and days on in in the desert and climb any hill or off-road terrain!
so keen on these solo episodes, no mucking about just straight building.
Attainable, practical and odd stuff on wheels. Love it.
the cam end plate. put it in the freezer for an hour before. Trust me. It will go in alot easier. I've worked at mitsi for 9 years. Didn't do the timing belt and checked the front seals? When you do come across it. Those plates on the front are fun. Also one of the bolt threads are different.
Great tips, thanks, I did freeze the new one!
Watching one of these snatching bogged camper vans out of a field at Download 2016 was great fun.
Commonly imported into the UK as work site people movers.
Really looking forward to your big adventure with it!
we had one. but a diesel variant. its got lots of torque. 4wd mode is really terrific as it is, maybe even better if modified. but as it is, its really very capable off-road. the diesel variant also comes with a turbo that's why i think the diesel variant is better than the petrol variant, both in terms of fuel consumption and power. Only down side is here in our country you are obliged by law to convert it to left hand drive. this meant there will be a lot of conversions made and most of the time the ac system was also sacrificed, ending up with an ac system that is not cold enough for summer weather. but overall these are fun cars and a good people carrier, and very tough too.
Thank you for introducing me to these! Never knew, and have been missing out!
The clicking when you start it up is from the aircon box under the car just behind the driver's seat. Just a worn plastic tooth, you can rotate it or get a replacement from delica garage.
I had a diesel version of this when they first came into Aus in the early 2000's. Great vehicle despite the weird look. WAY molre torque in the 2800 TDi with the intercooler scoop in th ebonnet.
One thing about pronounciation - the name comes from "delivery car" so it should be said "deli"-"ca" not "deleeka".
Going to enjoy this series. Definitely a capable offroader with that funky comfy bus interior. Reach out when you're looking to rehome this beast.
Recommend Sunny Corner out past Lithgow through the forest over to Turon, mad drive and awesome camp sites in Turon. And you can wiz over to Sofala, plenty of river crossings and some great scenery.
My dad had one of these when I was in primary school, two tone silver and navy blue with bull bar plus lights. Cool part was the climate (and radio I think) controls next to the passenger behind the driver and ours had the little sun roofs with electric curtains. Cool thing.
After a quick Google found out it was a three speed auto with overdrive and ours I remember being a turbo diesel not sure if was 2.5 or 2.8 but yeah would struggle up hills with the caravan (and in general I think) and I can see why. It was normally left in fwd mode (though it could have been RWD) AWD was used once to get the back out of a ditch due to having to do a three point turn on a country road at night in December so no light, it got out no issues in 4WD.
This style of video is really nice, more chill. Thanks for that
Had a 1996 delica series 1 with 4M40 2.8 turbo diesel with Auto. Fitted upgraded coils and t bars with rancho 9000 adjustable shocks that set it with 3in lift from the worn factory. Ran 255 70 R16 LT Pirelli Scorpion AT's. Fitted a turbo waste gate controller, cruise control module, transmission cooler, spot lights, UHF. Had that for 10yrs, had 3 kids under 3, towed camper trailer on Fraser Island, did a Qld dinosaur tour, rainforest trips...with over 300k on the clock I failed a water pump and cracked the head. Patched it up with 4 bottles of chemi weld and drove it for another 20000k til it wouldn't start because was hydro locked.
Very capable vehicle, the super select 4wd transfer system is one of the toughest I have used, can have a few flashing light issues, but that was mostly relays or sensors an simple to fix. And for a grey import all the Mitsubishi dealers have no issues helping to supply parts.