Recently replaced the head and timing chain assembly on my Delica (4M40). Watched your video well in advance and noted a few things for my job. Thanks for sharing!
When the time comes for my delica I will use this video as a guide, thank you, it'll be my first time doing a head gasket as well and you've given me confidence
Did the rear injectors on my Vito last week, was thinking about you as I was working half blind between the head and the windscreen. Looks like you are doing all right.
Yeah there is no room in my engine bay for you're head but I'm always suprised how well I can see with my fingers. I brought a pop tester in the end as it was cheaper than buying the gauge and fittings to make one. I bet it's cold up you're way, it's been bad enough down here doing my car let alone where you are
@@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006 my guess is Chinese, it was ebay but I did get within 24 hours. If I could have found an old school one I would have gone with that
Well done mate,,,, you never cease to amaze me,,,,,how do you know how to do all this stuff.....BTW loved your little laugh, saying i got my car back....well done again.
@@smithbuilt In the middle of an argument with the council's at the moment buddy,,,,they are so disrespectful,,,and yet demand respect from me when they have none,,,i am afraid that respect is earnt not demanded,,and they have the gall to tell me to speak to them before i talk/discuss them onsocial media,,,,, definately in the middle of shitstorm at the moment with it all buddy,,,, concrete paused for now,,,,,grrrrr
is there anything else you recommend checking or proactively replacing at the same time you are doing the timing chain? while it is convenient? Awesome series of videos - removal, cleaning and reinstalling.
Yeah, replacing the timing chain would be a good idea, but, I my opinion, it's best to remove the front cover to do so. I was told you can split the old chain and join it to the new one and pull it through but, I feel there is far to much opportunity for something to go wrong. So I'd remove the bumper, grill, radiators ect then take the timing cover off. You can leave the engine in place and not move the timing and not risk any unforseen issues you might cause you're self. Thanks for watching BTW
The cylinder head bolts need a couple final torque using a torque angle gauge. Also no need to stick that crush seal on the injector itself, just drop it carefully inside the injector hole while the head is off. Last thing you want is crap around the injectors nozzle. Good job tho.
What's a torque angle gauge? I used a torque bar to tighten them if that's basically the same thing. I stuck them on as I couldnt see into the port that well. Cheers btw ,I'm still impressed it started and didnt just go pop lol
@@smithbuilt a torque angle gauge give a more accurate final torque so you wont have to torque it again later on. No its not the same. You have to tighten with a torque wrench in sequence and then use the angle torque gauge to add 45 degree same torquing sequence then another 45degree 9total is extra 90degree ) same torquing sequence then youre good to go. The way you did itll need to be retorqued later on and could lead to failure.
Mate I really enjoyed this it's very real and make a standard half knowledgeable person feel more confident. I love at end "I'll see it I fked up" hahah but looks like you didnt? She worked ok after all that yeh?
Yeah I have like half a clue about what I'm doing most of the time, I typically get away with it. Yep the engine has been fine, granted I broke the transfer case 3.5-4k miles after I did the head 😅, really need to fix that 🤔. I miss having my deli
@@smithbuilt wow I've never heard of a transfer case being broken they are supposed to be weapons of things. Well can't wait to see more videos there are only you and 2 others that post these great videos ! Keep it up the Delica clubs need to see your content it's great! I personally know how to change my steering rack because of you!
@@smithbuilt i buyed a head of 4m40 ( not new ) , the vacuum is good and buyed a timing chain but the engine is moved , the valves has to clearnce or the timing marking is not good ?
@@smithbuilt the engine moved and i hear noise of valves and pistons , how i can now if the timing marking is fualty or the valves needed to clearance?
@user-oc6cf6he1j I don't know, I would take it apart and turn the engine to top dead center and reset the timing and check the clearances while I'm at it
No, I just put it on. The manual I use made no mention of it being needed plus there was no evidence of it being used before. I imagine you can use it if it makes you feel better but it's been fine
Recently replaced the head and timing chain assembly on my Delica (4M40). Watched your video well in advance and noted a few things for my job. Thanks for sharing!
Really nice to know people appreciate it and it helps them out in some way, makes its well worth the effort 👌
When the time comes for my delica I will use this video as a guide, thank you, it'll be my first time doing a head gasket as well and you've given me confidence
I love my delicas there just so Awesome. I'm glad you liked the video its always nice to know its appreciated. Cheers
I’m a Scottish back packer broken down in Albury Australia and I’m attempting this today in a motel car park
Long way way from home, best of luck
How was the repair, it runs well? I hope you made it
Did you do it ?
Weldone mate its a scarey job to do glad it worked out
Cheers dude, yeah it felt like a bigger job then it turned out to but i was really happy it didn't go bang when I turned the key lol
Did the rear injectors on my Vito last week, was thinking about you as I was working half blind between the head and the windscreen.
Looks like you are doing all right.
Yeah there is no room in my engine bay for you're head but I'm always suprised how well I can see with my fingers. I brought a pop tester in the end as it was cheaper than buying the gauge and fittings to make one.
I bet it's cold up you're way, it's been bad enough down here doing my car let alone where you are
@@smithbuilt which did you go for, indian, Chinese or old British?
@@turboconqueringmegaeagle9006 my guess is Chinese, it was ebay but I did get within 24 hours. If I could have found an old school one I would have gone with that
👏👏👏👏all credit to you Shane cracking job well done 👍
Thanks. I'm just happy it's done
Good work. I will be doing this job soon, so this video has been priceless. Thanks for documenting it.
You're very welcome mate
Nice one Shane - though I don't envy the tidying up part!
Cheers Pete. I'm gonna employ the kids I think
Would be happy to share pics on my build. Mine was a bit more involved than yours.
Well done mate,,,, you never cease to amaze me,,,,,how do you know how to do all this stuff.....BTW loved your little laugh, saying i got my car back....well done again.
Cheers andy. I saw you got hardcore down now, when are you starting the concrete?
@@smithbuilt In the middle of an argument with the council's at the moment buddy,,,,they are so disrespectful,,,and yet demand respect from me when they have none,,,i am afraid that respect is earnt not demanded,,and they have the gall to tell me to speak to them before i talk/discuss them onsocial media,,,,, definately in the middle of shitstorm at the moment with it all buddy,,,, concrete paused for now,,,,,grrrrr
is there anything else you recommend checking or proactively replacing at the same time you are doing the timing chain? while it is convenient?
Awesome series of videos - removal, cleaning and reinstalling.
Yeah, replacing the timing chain would be a good idea, but, I my opinion, it's best to remove the front cover to do so. I was told you can split the old chain and join it to the new one and pull it through but, I feel there is far to much opportunity for something to go wrong. So I'd remove the bumper, grill, radiators ect then take the timing cover off. You can leave the engine in place and not move the timing and not risk any unforseen issues you might cause you're self.
Thanks for watching BTW
The cylinder head bolts need a couple final torque using a torque angle gauge. Also no need to stick that crush seal on the injector itself, just drop it carefully inside the injector hole while the head is off. Last thing you want is crap around the injectors nozzle. Good job tho.
What's a torque angle gauge? I used a torque bar to tighten them if that's basically the same thing. I stuck them on as I couldnt see into the port that well. Cheers btw ,I'm still impressed it started and didnt just go pop lol
@@smithbuilt a torque angle gauge give a more accurate final torque so you wont have to torque it again later on. No its not the same. You have to tighten with a torque wrench in sequence and then use the angle torque gauge to add 45 degree same torquing sequence then another 45degree 9total is extra 90degree ) same torquing sequence then youre good to go. The way you did itll need to be retorqued later on and could lead to failure.
Cheers mate this video helped me heaps
Excellent, thanks for watching
Mate I really enjoyed this it's very real and make a standard half knowledgeable person feel more confident.
I love at end "I'll see it I fked up" hahah but looks like you didnt? She worked ok after all that yeh?
Yeah I have like half a clue about what I'm doing most of the time, I typically get away with it.
Yep the engine has been fine, granted I broke the transfer case 3.5-4k miles after I did the head 😅, really need to fix that 🤔. I miss having my deli
@@smithbuilt wow I've never heard of a transfer case being broken they are supposed to be weapons of things. Well can't wait to see more videos there are only you and 2 others that post these great videos ! Keep it up the Delica clubs need to see your content it's great!
I personally know how to change my steering rack because of you!
Thank you for this video, what’s the name and such of that book? going to try to find a copy in Canada
I'll have a look later and pop it up
Pocket Mechanic for Mitsubishi Space Gear, L400, Delica, Cargo, Petrol and Diesel Models, 1995 to 2004 by Peter Russek
Good job , but you didnt do the valves clearance?
It was assembled still from when I had taken it off the car previously, the valves were never removed from it when I got it pressure tested
@@smithbuilt i buyed a head of 4m40 ( not new ) , the vacuum is good and buyed a timing chain but the engine is moved , the valves has to clearnce or the timing marking is not good ?
@@smithbuilt the engine moved and i hear noise of valves and pistons , how i can now if the timing marking is fualty or the valves needed to clearance?
@user-oc6cf6he1j I don't know, I would take it apart and turn the engine to top dead center and reset the timing and check the clearances while I'm at it
@@smithbuilt 4m40 have a hydraulic valves ?
didn't you use gasket shellac on the gasket?
No, I just put it on. The manual I use made no mention of it being needed plus there was no evidence of it being used before. I imagine you can use it if it makes you feel better but it's been fine
Это не первый запуск, да и вся гремит...
I think I'm lost in translation.
Its not the first time and it wont be the last?
Thanks for watching
That's not an easy head to do, if you found that easy you could replace head gaskets for a living.
Really? It seemed straightforward to me. Worst part was the arm ache on the final quarter turn.