Or you can get 'em for a buck or two at a local junkyard.

Be aware that new gaskets may not stop a fuel pump oil leak. I don't think you can buy the pump arm boot, and it is inside the pump itself, so only a new pump will fix an arm boot leak. Given that if the pump diaphragm fails, you will fill the crankcase with fuel and may have an unintentioned early 4th of July fireworks show featurning you and the swb, I'd buy a new mech pump...

All the little parts that Cochese is looking for are in my parts bins. He'll get a good deal on the latches, right rear clearance lamp, wiper arm and grommet, etc. No worries. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

That sounds like a great plan. Maybe I can finally try out my factory rear locker. I prefer Sunday's myself, but might be able to make a Saturday afternoon.

Anyway, UPS stoppped by yesterday, and I get to go pickup my new OME suspension after work today (new shocks, rear springs, and front torsion bars). Woohoo! Now the fun part, putting it all in! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

I can bring my tools, floor jack, jack stands, PB Blaster, etc., as well. I don't have a good torque wrench or a spring compressor (I was told I would need one to do the suspension). Do you? If you think you are going to try something for next Monday or Tuesday, give me a heads-up so I can manipulate my work schedule. Thanks!

At present, I am free either Monday or Tuesday of next week.

Hows about tuesday fellas?

What time works for you guys?

Guys, Aside from the two listed gaskets above, what others should I order from Mitsubishi parts to have on hand?

Valve cover gasket? Does it come with the moons? P/N?

What about a Fuel Pump? I can get a new one on eBay for $60. Is it needed?

Anytime Tuesday works fine for me. Consider, however, that I'd be driving up from the Springs, so planning around the rush hours in Denver would be much appreciated. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />



Yes, you'll want a valve cover gasket since we'll be pulling the valve cover (and I think your's was leaking anyway?) The OEM part numbers are:

GASKET, ROCKER COVER
PNC CODE - 01110
P/N - MD024682
QTY - 1

SEAL, CYLINDER HEAD C RUBBER
PNC CODE - 01221
P/N - MD020718
QTY - 1

For the fuel pump, that's up to you whether you want to order one or not. You could order one, pull it, and find that it's good anyway and you'll wind up having bought a spare, or you could hold off ordering it, pull it, and find that you need it and then have to wait for your order to come in. Up to you. OEM info:

FUEL PUMP ASSY
PNC CODE - 05500A
P/N - MD138586
QTY - 1

Also, if your haven't checked yet, verify whether or not you have a Mitsu air filter installed in the air cleaner that sits atop the carb. If not, be certain to get a new filter to put in there.

ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER
PNC CODE - 11020
P/N - MD620047
QTY - 1

And then there's the ducting that runs from the fender wall inlet to the air cleaner (which you appear to be missing):

DUCT, AIR CLEANER INT
PNC CODE - 11089
P/N - MD069400
QTY - 1

Although, you most certainly can get one from a local junkyard both quicker and cheaper than ordering it.

A little insider-info: get your oil filters and drain-plug gaskets from the dealer. They're the best filters for that engine, they're cheap, and (so far for me anyway) they always have them on-hand. I usually buy them by the half-dozen.

BTW: I'm looking these part numbers up using my VIN. Those part numbers that I've given you so far should still be good, but for future reference you may want to PM your VIN to me to be sure.

When I head up there, I'll try to remember to bring a copy of the CAPS program along so you can look these up yourself (unless you've already downloaded it from http://www.mitsubishilinks.com/fsm/wincaps.zip).

He can pull CAPS from my set if he wants/needs.