Chooka
Well-Known Member
1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR4.
Silver Aus-spec. 245,000Km on the clock
Stock standard except for:
The car was missing front and rear drive shafts, throttle body, and the AFM. As well as having the front, rear and passenger side windows all smashed in by some unknown culprits while in the possession of a previous owner.
Since owning the car I've replaced the drive shafts, throttle body and AFM and installed a brand new front windscreen. I also used a donor car to replace the rear and passenger side glass (and spent several hours vacuuming up all the smashed glass!). It’s got fresh oil all round, in the engine, gearbox, transfer case and diff.
History of the car
The engine was rebuilt around the 210,000km mark (several owners ago) with the following parts:
Unfortunately I don’t have any receipts for this work.
A link to the previous For Sale ad can be found here, just so everyone gets the full picture and history of the car.
http://www.4gtuner.c...s-wrecked-vr-4/
The car bodywork is in extremely good condition with the exception of scuff marks on the front-left and rear-right bumpers (as shown in the photos). Someone has cut out the centre fins on the front bumper, probably for better airflow... "sigh". The interior is in great condition, it even still has the original leather gear knob and steering wheel, although the head unit has been removed.
There are two main issues with the car:
Silver Aus-spec. 245,000Km on the clock
Stock standard except for:
- Full 3 inch turbo back exhaust with Varex muffler
- Larger intercooler (possibly Jap-spec)
- Ostrich ECU
- Jap-spec intake manifold.
- Immobiliser
The car was missing front and rear drive shafts, throttle body, and the AFM. As well as having the front, rear and passenger side windows all smashed in by some unknown culprits while in the possession of a previous owner.
Since owning the car I've replaced the drive shafts, throttle body and AFM and installed a brand new front windscreen. I also used a donor car to replace the rear and passenger side glass (and spent several hours vacuuming up all the smashed glass!). It’s got fresh oil all round, in the engine, gearbox, transfer case and diff.
History of the car
The engine was rebuilt around the 210,000km mark (several owners ago) with the following parts:
- VR4 Rs pistons and rods
- ACL race bearings, Mains and big ends
- All new gaskets, belts and seals
- 14b turbo with 16g rear housing
- Exedy cushioned button clutch (at the time)
- Full 3 inch turbo back exhaust with Varex muffler
- Ostrich ECU,
- Oil pump was reused but well within spec
- Timing belt tensioner was reused, but well within specs
Unfortunately I don’t have any receipts for this work.
A link to the previous For Sale ad can be found here, just so everyone gets the full picture and history of the car.
http://www.4gtuner.c...s-wrecked-vr-4/
The car bodywork is in extremely good condition with the exception of scuff marks on the front-left and rear-right bumpers (as shown in the photos). Someone has cut out the centre fins on the front bumper, probably for better airflow... "sigh". The interior is in great condition, it even still has the original leather gear knob and steering wheel, although the head unit has been removed.
There are two main issues with the car:
- The syncro on second gear has gone. Shifting up is no problem but you have to double clutch to shift down without crunching. (I have a spare gearbox that can be negotiated with the sale)
- I’m not really sure what state of tune the ostrich ECU is in. The car starts first time, every time and drives fine with plenty of power, but the check engine light is on and I haven’t investigated further to find the issue (engine management systems are not my forte)
Overall the car presents very well, and would make an excellent daily driver or a fantastic base for someone with a small amount of mechanical know-how, wanting to build a project car.
Car is located in Trafalgar, about one and a half hour East of Melbourne, straight down the Monash/Princes freeway.
Asking price, $3,300. No roadworthy certificate.
Please call Hayden on 04 1854 0421. Happy to answer any question.
I was wondering if you'd spot it! I'd be really happy to see it go to someone who can put in that last little bit of time to get it on the road, it's just such a clean and straight example of a VR4.
