1000km of some serious TLC - Legnum Type S Overhaul

1000km of ownership...What was happened since ownership?
*Project - /ec5w-project-9months.html & /the-final-shopping-list-so-many-drafts.html
 - Alternator 110Amp - /ec5w-alternator-hunt-md336781-a3ta4791.html
 - Spark Plugs bkr6eix 0.8mm
 - NGK spark plug leads 29M Stock No 1900
 - Automatic gearbox flush and fluid change
 - Oil change
 - low temp thermostat, radiator upper and lower hose + some smaller hoses
 - radiator flush - /amayama-legnum-ec5w-radiator-flush-low.html
 - removal of the boost solenoid
 - bypassed TB coolant lines
 - fuel filter change + 3 tanks worth of NEO Racing Fuel cleaner additive
 - wiper blade
 - brake fluid flush


> changing both filters






















> fuel filter is behind the driver seat, under the car, you can disconnect the fuel pump and try to purge what is in the lines.
Fuel pump harness it below the rear seat behind the driver.
Two latches release the rear bench seat.







> ATF magnet, cleaner than expected.







Remember, the Mitsubishi gearbox DOES NOT use the DEXIII.
















I used an Auto Trans flush, just cause.  More on SP2/3 compatible oils:
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Transaxle, automatic F4A42, Invecs II 4A/T 4/1
 - TITAN ATF 4400

Product Name TITAN ATF 4400
Specifications / Approvals JASO M315 TYPE 1A

Recommendations DEXRON III
HONDA ATF Z-I
HYUNDAI SP III, SP IV
MITSUBISHI SP-II/-III
NISSAN MATIC C/D/J
TOYOTA TYPE T/T-II/T-III/T-IV
TOYOTA TYPE D-2/WS
...to name a few

 - Penrite ATF FS Multi Vehicle (Full Syn.) - Part # ATFFS004

ATF FS Multi-Vehicle can be used in Toyota vehicles that specify Type T-II, Type T-III and Type T-IV, as well as in Nissan vehicles where Nissan Nissanmatic C, D, J, K & S* are required. Suitable for use in Mitsubishi where SP2/SP3/PA is specified as well as in selected Honda, Hyundai, Subaru & Kia motor vehicles including applications where low viscosity fluids are required.
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I was happy to see all 6 plugs were the same.
No idea how long they have been in there for.
Tips weren't too bad.
I also believe the deposits are due to being too cold/too rich.
These were one step colder than OEM .

Whats left?
 - steering rack boots (in stock)
 - urethane bushes
 - new pads and rotors (fronts, in stock)
 - flush rear diff, transfer case, power steering fluid










OEM Part Numbers - Platinum - PK20PR-P8 / PFR6J





{must be re-gapped or have a play OEM is 0.8mm / 0.032"}

Band : NGK
Parts No. : PFR6J-11
Stock No. : 2485 / 2743
NGK Platinum tipped types Spark Plugs PFR6J-11
P - Plug Type: Premium Platinum
F - Metal Shell Size: ? 14, 19 mm (3/4") Reach, 16 mm (5/8") Hex.
R - Resistor
Heat Rating Numbers : 6
J - Firing End Construction: Special Design
11 - Spark GAP: 1.1 mm (.044")



NGK Platinum Plugs : PFR6J-11
Iridium IX : BKR6EIX-11
Iridium MAX : BKR6EIX-11P
Premium RX : BKR6ERX-11P

Cross Reference Denso Parts No. : PK20PR-P11
Denso IRIDIUM POWER : IK20
Denso IRIDIUM TOUGH : VK20

Amayama Legnum - EC5W Radiator Flush + Low Temp Thermo + Spark Plugs

Tried Amayama for the first time.  I was impressed by their service.  Will be a returning customer.
But you need to know your stuff, it is all by part numbers.

Ordered parts:
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        Mitsubishi MR212200 FILTER, FUEL - 3,933 JPY, 1 items
        FEBEST MRKBEA BOOT, DUST COVER - 2,536 JPY, 2 items
        Mitsubishi MR765363 HOUSING, PLASTIC - 3,765 JPY, 1 items
        Mitsubishi MD752072 FILTER, OIL - 2,114 JPY, 1 items
Total: 12,348 JPY













Such a long process, not use to working on such a car.  The Colt and Civic is so easy.











Intake pipes have to come off, battery, turbo outlet pipes, engine cover.










Fan controller had to be moved, wiring loom needed to be moved.











Look what I found...Rusted thermostat housing.
And what lay underneath, pitting :(











Very little contamination within the cooling system. Which is a good start.
Using a radiator flush, just in case.

2 x fresh water flushes
2 x radiator chemical flush
2 x distilled water flush











After I cleaned the rust and build up off.












 Using a metal epoxy to fill in the pitting.












Intake manifold has to come off for the new spark plugs.
Yes, I have a new gasket for it aswell.










Not too hard to get off, just annoying.

Ordered parts:
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        Mitsubishi MR531554 MANUAL - 2,748 JPY, 1 items

        Mitsubishi MD752072 FILTER, OIL - 3,560 JPY, 1 items
        Mitsubishi MR212528 PIPE, RUBBER - 1,879 JPY, 1 items
        Mitsubishi MR212530 PIPE, RUBBER - 2,409 JPY, 1 items
        Mitsubishi MD030764 GASKET - 808 JPY, 2 items
        Mitsubishi MD614680 GASKET - 487 JPY, 1 items
        Mitsubishi MD614417 SEAL - 487 JPY, 1 items
        Mitsubishi MB949346 CLAMP - 973 JPY, 2 items
        Mitsubishi MR239295 GASKET, METAL - 1,244 JPY, 1 items
        Mitsubishi MR239294 GASKET, METAL - 1,244 JPY, 1 items
        Mitsubishi MD070507 GASKET - 1,135 JPY, 2 items
        Mitsubishi MD347006 GASKET, METAL - 755 JPY, 1 items
        Mitsubishi MD327788 GASKET, METAL - 1,926 JPY, 2 items
Total: 19,655 JPY

Couple other parts on the list:
SARD Low Temp Thermo - EC5W 6A13TT - SST07 Mitsubishi
NGK Leads for EC5W - 29M Stock No. 1900

See more here: /the-final-shopping-list-so-many-drafts.html

I found extremely pitting surfaces on my coolant housing.
I'm not sure if this is a metal mismatch or a form of electroloysis.
MD325299 FITTING, COOLING WATER OUTLET HOSE. Period: 1996.06.1-2001.03.3;
MD330403 FITTING, COOLING WATER INLET HOSE. Period: 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; 01

I also noticed the water temp sensors having some corrosion.
MD091056 GAUGE UNIT, WATER TEMPERATURE. Period: 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; 01
MD177572 SENSOR UNIT, WATER TEMPERATURE. Period: 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; 01

I have a feeling...My water pump might also have some corrosion...
MD302010 WATER PUMP ASSY. Period: 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; 01





















Redoing the wiring loom and other smaller 10mm coolant lines.  These feed the turbo.

Spark Plugs >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

The Final Shopping List - So Many Drafts - EC5W Type S TLC

Spark Plugs
 - NGK Iridium Spark Plugs BKR6EIX 0.8mm

AFR
 - Part number: LS604 or 0 258 986 602 / Make: Bosch

ATF Filter
 - MD752072 OIL FILTER, A / T CASE Period :. 1996.06.1-1996.12.3; 01



Radiator Hose
 - MR212528 HOSE, RADIATOR, UPR Period: 1996.06.1-1996.12.3 ^; 
 - MR212530 HOSE, RADIATOR, LWR Period: 1996.06.1-1996.12.3 ^; 
 - MD302010   WATER PUMP Period: 1996.06.1-2001.03.3 ^;
 - MD337408   THERMOSTAT Period:. 1999.03.2-2001.03.3; Part Spec: 82; Standard: 82

 - MD030764   O-RING, COOLING HARD PIPE Period:. 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; Part Spec: D = 33.4; Size: D = 33.4






Fuel
 - MB890047 FILTER, FUEL PUMP Period :. 1996.06.1-1996.12.3; 01
 - MB129895 FILTER, FUEL IN TANK Period :. 1996.06.1-2002.08.3; 01
 - MR342213 GASKET, FUEL TANK PUMP Period :. 1998.02.1-2002.01.3; 02
 - MR212200 FUEL FILTER Period :. 1996.06.1-2002.08.3; 01

Fuel Rail
 - MD322978 FUEL REGULATOR, MPI DELIVERY PIPE PRESSURE Period :. 1996.06.1-1996.12.3; 01
 - MD614756 O-RING, FUEL REGULATOR Period :. 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; 01
 - MD614805  SHEET, FUEL INJECTOR TOP CUSHION Period:. 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; Remarks: Nikk;   06
 - MD087060 INSULATOR, FUEL INJECTOR BOTTOM CUSHION Period:. 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; 06   

 - MD095402 INSULATOR, FUEL INJECTOR - FUEL RAIL Spacers Period:. 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; 04   

Throttle Body
 - MD614680 O-RING, THROTTLE BODY FAST IDLE AIR VALVE Period :. 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; 01
 - MD614417 O-RING, THROTTLE BODY IDLE SPEED CONTROL SERVO Period :. 1996.06.1-2001.03.3; 01

Steering Boots
 - MR369122 BELLOWS, STEERING GEAR Period :. 1999.12.3-2002.08.3; 02
 - MB949346 BAND, STEERING GEAR Period :. 1996.06.1-2002.08.3; Remarks: PASSENGER OR DRIVER SIDE; 01

Turbo and Exhaust
 - MR281720 GASKET, EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO BLOCK Period :. 1997.03.1-1997.08.3; 02
 - MR266002 GASKET, T / C EXHAUST GAS INLET HOLE Period :. 1996.06.1-1996.12.3; 02
 - MR239295 GASKET, T / C EXHAUST OUTLET FITTING DUMP PIPE REAR Period :. 1996.06.1-1996.12.3; 01
 - MR239294 GASKET, T / C EXHAUST OUTLET FITTING, DUMP PIPE FRONT Period :. 1996.06.1-1996.12.3; 01
 - MD070507 O-RING, ENG AIR INTAKE LINE Period :. 1996.06.1-1996.12.3; Part Spec: 34; Size: 34 02

EC5W Project - 9Months

I picked up a second hand car, an import.
I always wanted more space. So a sports wagon was on the cards.
2yrs later I took the plunge. It was a hard sale, but I did it. I hope to restore this perfect car.
Part of the process is to pull it apart and figure out what has been done to it, as it had zero log books
:(
Who does that! Besides me ha.

First step was to clean up the wiring, I noticed the steering column adjustments would cause funky things to happen.
Turned out the previous owner used VAMPIRE CLIPS !!!!!!! What the hell.
So out came the soldering iron.






I noted the owner had installed paddle shifters from an Lancer, Outlander? Who knows as it is a common part.
(Part Number: 2401a004).

A nice touch, shifter is smoother than the auto selector.

Car has some custom pipe work, exhaust, Brembos and Tein coilovers.
It also has a busted alternator !!!!!!!!









Brake fluid flush.
Inspect all belts.









Rotate wheels.





























New alternator, test alternator relay.




<- Check brake pads and rotors.
new ones needed on the front, both rotors and pads.

Might some new plastic guards.














Tein Coilovers. Might give them some loving.