i'm amazed at the robustness of mitsubishi. after 260'000km the components barely show any signs of wear.

pulled the radiator today as I need to get the bottom spout re-aligned. The previous shop that re-cored didn't put it where it was so now the bottom hose has a kink in it and I don't like that. It probably restricts flow and I don't want a brand new engine overheating for the trail on 5 December.

I had the bottom spout re-aligned today to take the kink out. I thought it would be absolutely pointless and fun to make a time lapse of the re-install.

Hope it's entertaining

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQwx2ZERHjk

And use the UV resistant ones too?

Finally took pics of the old parts


clutch plate engine side


clutch plate gearbox side



misc parts - numbered for future reference


oil pump


piston side view


piston top


pressure plate


pressure plate


thermostat


thrust bearing that came with the luk clutch kit - I put a genuine mitsu in


Exhaust valve
[img]http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/404/valve.th.jpg[/img]

waterpump
[img]http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/6583/waterpump.th.jpg[/img]

Made a collage for the fun of it

Dad gave me a hand over the weekend to change the pitman arm.

He also lent me some $ to put fresh rubber on. Thanks dad!

Anti-Roll bar

Got some post today



The before




The during




and the after



Steps

- loosen and remove first top nut on anti-roll bar ( arb )
- loosen and remove second nut on arb
- remove the washers and top rubber noting the order
- loosen bottom nut that bolts to the lower a-arm
- jack up arb with a bottle jack until the arb clears the shaft
- swivel the shaft out and replace the bottom rubber - I actually removed the whole thing
- swivel back the shaft and slowly release the arb back onto the threaded area
- put other stuff back in order
- clean up

Tools required

14mm spanner
14mm socket and ratchet
4 poly replacements

Time

My first time took 25 minutes in total for both sides including packing tools away

I have to complement you on your photo diaries... They are always excellent!Perhaps you should compile them & publish your own repair manual. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Thanks but I think my info is far too lacking for a book, and besides, all the info is on the net already. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I have compiled some simple steps for the anti-roll bar bushes and added them in.