Still Not A Re-build, just fixin' things

[4piknup]

Sounds like brushes are worn in alternator. Or maybe blown rectifier.
What is battery voltage when idling?
What is battery voltage when at say 2000rpm?
Turn all the electric things on- fans, lights, demister, wipers, and what is voltage at 2000rpm?

 

[4piknup]

Also check the wire between alternator and battery is good and clean connections.
Is there a fuse on that main charge wire?

 

[morechunch]

Sounds like brushes are worn in alternator. Or maybe blown rectifier.
What is battery voltage when idling?
What is battery voltage when at say 2000rpm?
Turn all the electric things on- fans, lights, demister, wipers, and what is voltage at 2000rpm?

Alternator is finally successfully replaced, voltage at idle is 12.4 - 12.7; pretty low but not deadly. At ~2k rpm it's around 14 like it should be.

Took it to an import shop, the guy was awesome and seemed like he was just happy to see something new. When I told him the oil filter was overtorqued before I brought it in, he believed me after working on it. Great dude, he worked hard to get it off without damage and gave me some suggestions on where to source a new one. My closest is Latvia, he thinks some old Volkswagen might work. He put in extra effort to get the connections the battery on clean, but I do wonder about the grounding,

There's a plug fuse-box on the positive cable, but the plugs warm up fine. I can check the fuse tomorrow.

All electrical is also good, there are some strange things done to the wiring through the van though. The front in-door speakers are just gone, and the front overhead, I don't know, reading lights is what I've always known them as, has been pulled out. It came from a Japanese shrine originally, I wonder if somebody wanted to install a PA system? Treat it like a taxi or tour bus? Something was done wrong to this poor van, and I aim to rectify that.

 

[morechunch]

Also, I want to advocate for the shop I took it to. It's a two man operation, normally they work on Jaguars and Porsches, talked to the guy who did the work about the DMV and his Ducati when I picked it up, but they were very happy to take on my alternator change before that. No overnight lot fee and about 5 hours worked for $240. They even re-fitted a plug that didn't fit right on my replacement alternator and plugged up and gave me the old one back, without me asking. Believe me when I say, this is a very charming van. It got me, it got my friends, it got my dad, and now it's got a high performance shop. As silly as it sounds, we're all droolin over a super clean Mitsubishi van here in the middle of the US.

 

[penngwyne]

Having not posted since June 22 I'm a bit out of touch

Nothing much to report on the HSGR, except I broke my drivers side wind deflector and I'm not hopeful of finding another one (or set of 2)
I have some rust on my drivers side A pillar. Annoyed because I asked the body shop to fix the rust while they were replacing the windscreen.
Now obvious that didn't happen, so will have to get it fixed before it gets any worse.
I can't see any obvious rust anywhere else.

I'm working my way towards the 200K service in about 6K and looking for bits.
All the usual stuff but this time doing the oil pump and balance shaft seals as well (forgot them last time)

I was wondering how much I should insure it for. It's currently market value which they reckon is $3,500, BUT
i saw one advertised on car sales and I might have to change my insurance.OMG it's done 80,000 KM more than mine!
Is this a realistic price? I might have to put mine away for the future. (no way i like driving it too much)

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/used/mitsubishi/rvr/

Anyway I hope everyone is happy and healthy (both are important but rich would be nice too)

I'll do another post with a question as this one is getting a bit wordy.

 

[penngwyne]

As most of you probably know (I didn't) Mitsubishi no longer make SP series ATF

I'm currently asking Penrite for their recommendation but does anyone have any other ideas for an SPIII replacement ATF for the HSGR?

 

[penngwyne]

Over a year later and I still haven't hit 200,000 Km.
I have had the Timing belt kit in the shed for months

A few months back last year I took the beast to Adelaide for a transmission service. (Rowell and Searle)
It had never had the transmission pan off. The last time the oil change was done by sucking the oil through the cooler lines.
The photo of three little mounds of metal on the pan magnets was impressive.

Bit of a panic when I saw what people were selling these things for. AAMI couldn't do better than $4,000.00 on insurance.
If I had dented it they would have written it off and kept it. It's now with Shannons for over three times that.

This month Naracoorte Automotive replaced the boots on the front drive shafts. (you have to know what you don't know)
One was split and the others were getting there.
Two new tyres and a wheel alignment done by SE Wheel Alignment in Naracoorte

Bought a 2010Mitsy Outlander as a daily and club registered the RVR back in Nov 23.

When I bought the Outlander (285K on the clock) I immediately spent about $1,000 on a battery, spark plugs, oil and air filters, oil change.
There were recalls from 2016 which hadn't been done. These were done for free my the local Mitsy dealer.
A trip to Adelaide to Rowell and Searle in February for a gearbox service. (just for peace of mind) Also helped my boys move house (never again)
A trip to Upullit at Lonsdale for missing bits (they actually have a 2010 Outlander)

It's a 2.4 L 4 cylinder. It has leather interior, front seat heaters, fantastic sound system and more. (very posh)
I have had to consult the (very comprehensive) owners manual many times to find out how things work and squirt etc.(like the headlight washers, changing globes etc)
CVT is weird, but it seems to work okay, and I'm getting used to it.
Here's the thing though it uses nearly half as much fuel around town as the RVR does. You wouldn't think when you look at them side by side.

I like the Outlander but I love the RVR, which lives in semi retirement and is now looking a lot shinier and will get some more TLC inside and out.
(When the VR4 eventually goes home, and I get my shed back)

Hope everyone is keeping well (you must all be getting old, I am!)

Regards from Mal