Hi all I am chasing the following parts:- Front USDM passenger seat - or at least just the seat back and lower squab with good condition leather cover, I don't need the seat frame & rails etc. Am aiming to get put together a good condition driver's seat for my JDM RHD G - Front right (JDM...

I don't want to be an asshole, but these are like $20-30 a side on eBay.

Did you smell an awful smell around about the same time as the popping noises? I would pull out the ECU and check the caps and IACV drivers anyway. Your IACV could have coolant leaking into it which shorts out the driver resisters and does other damage too. Alternatively it could be capacitor...

Those group measurements are referring to the thickness of the rings. First group is top ring at 1.2mm, second group is second ring at 1.5mm, and then oil control rings are 3.0mm in diameter. However I believe these rings are for the 7 bolt engines, as I am sure the 6 bolt E39A Galant VR-4 rings...

oh my god I had no idea you were exporting 504 to the UK, does that mean you'll be living in the UK on a more permanent basis then?

^^ he hasn't responded to my PM - and it sounds like you need them more than me so am happy for you to grab them instead.

I'll take em!

still have ABS?

C50ph = early KM225 3.545 ratio C51ph = later KM225 3.545 ratio W5M33 = can come in many variants from early style with same shifter cable mounting as KM225 and 3.545 ratio through to Evo III box with 3.909 ratio. You need to make sure the W5M33 is 3.545 ratio and you may need to swap to...

Looks like a clean base GLWS!What number is it?

I LOVE this info thank you very much!My question is with the MB942702/MB942704 radios specifically - can you change the FM frequency tuning interval? In North America the FM tuning steps go 90.1, 90.3, 90.5, 90.7 and so on whereas rest of the world goes 90.0, 90.1, 90.2, 90.3 and so on.Most...

I'm guessing it's one of three things:1) The first shop who messed up your timing belt job did something that damaged the belt - wrong bolts in the wrong place, belt tension too loose etc2) Your crank pulley split (this happens due to age and is a common problem) and the excessive vibration...

The factory Getrag 5/6 speed transmission is just too big to fit with the existing subframe. You could probably fit the V6 but retain a W5M33 5 speed from a factory V6 car, though I don't know what car in the US would exist with such a transmission - in Japan, Europe, Australia and NZ the 3000GT...

You're better off looking at OzVR-4 - this forum caters to the 6th generation 1987-1992 model Galant VR-4.

He might be meaning the Eterna grille.

You will want the pre-facelift cluster, I believe there are some wiring differences between the two.

you would use VR-4 coilovers front and rear as the strut length (for the rear) and top hats (for the front) are specific to the Galant but you can always use Galant top hats on DSM front struts and you may be able to adjust DSM rear coilovers to the right height on a VR-4.1G knuckles &...

Congrats! The new owner is going to have a great machine!

Quoting 91vr4auto: Hi, does anyone know if there are any differences between the FLCAs for LHD and RHD cars? Need to replace my balljoints, and looking at RockAuto's site it has complete FLCAs starting at $61 each, with new balljoints, and I guess, new bushings. Also, the site lists Mevotech...

did you check that the cam timing is still correct? maybe the t-belt was loose due to worn/damaged auto tensioner and the t-belt slipped a few teeth?

They aren't holes the seat belts are meant to go through, they are pockets where you can curl up the belts and buckles and stow them away in there.

given it's been sitting around for a while, and due to age I would say it's a faulty clutch slave cylinder, or even the master cylinder.

^^ OK but he's talking about the strip of rubber trip that runs along the top of the windshield cowl (under the wipers). You can even see the strip in your photo - it always ends up being an inch or two short on either side over the years as it shrinks and goes hard.

assuming they are 4x114.3 PCD? Do you know the centre bore hole size and the offset?also how far are you from Harrison, NY?

it's actually a different system to the ABS fitted to the USDM and facelift JDM models - but I have no idea if it is better or worse. I feel it is worse. Having said that - the ABS in my '91 JDM functions well and I feel it improves braking distances had it not had ABS.

What caused it to be totaled if you don't mind me asking?

I'm probably not due to find any more until I go back to New Zealand and Australia this Christmas/New Years break.

That's my worst nightmare having a break in! Total unnecessary destruction of property for hardly any gain to the thief.I had my old beater Galant GLX broken into multiple times and it got to a point where I took anything valuable from the car and left it unlocked.

I just remove the whole throttle body and set the TPS and throttle stop on the bench.

I'm interested - I'm actually local in Toronto.

No it just means it is 4G63 powered and AWD without 4WS. E39A is 4G63 with AWD and 4WS. Both E38A and E39A can come non-turbo and therefore not a VR-4.

I'm so excited and cannot wait!

I left the 6G game as I had moved on to the 7G and then the 8G etc but of course I came crawling back. Out of all my many Galants I've owned, by VR-4 is the one that has stuck by me for the longest of time. I think I'll be hanging on to it for quite a while yet!

Off topic but hot DAAAYYYUUMMMM that is tasty. I've found my new wallpaper.

oohhh boy... this brings back lots of memories.I used to have an '89 NZDM Galant GLX which is the equivalent of your car, or Japanese E32A.To be honest, it is a lot of work and often not worth the hassle. I actually just ended up selling the car as it was despite the immense emotional...

They can only be from a first gen S40/V40 then.

Are they 4x114.3mm PCD? If so will be a lesser model first gen S40/V40. I think the only other 4 lug Volvos were the 300 / 400 / 480 series which I didn't think made it to the US? They are 4x100mm PCD anyway.

To be honest the Carisma was a big flop. Why they named something with dreary looks and boring performance a 'Carisma', I will never know.The Carisma went on to form the basis of the Proton Waja where one model was even sold with the FTO's 6A12 DOHC V6 engine.

The S40/V40 rims are a perfect fit because they are made for Mitsubishi hubs to begin with. The 1st gen S40/V40 is a Mitsubishi Carisma (European version of the Lancer/Mirage) under the skin.

try searching in Europe - they tend to have more lesser spec 6Gs with carb engine, no A/C and crank windows etc.

plug the VIN into this link for the manufacture date - click

^^ you're thinking of the post mid-1990 Evolution spec facelift which actually came with a big 16G along with the 510cc injectors, larger intercooler, 3.909 4-bolt rear and close ratio transmission.The one pictured above is the pre-facelift (early '89) which has the same 450cc blue top...

Put me down for one.

^^ in 40 years time I'll be more concerned about it being 1 of 12 not being on jackstands

You mean it was 1 of 16 KG 1992 models that had no CD player and no sunroof? There were 226 total KG cars. click

bought steering wheel, exactly as described, came well packaged and fast shipping!

4IS is 4 wheel independent suspension.

Unfortunately the badge number is not assigned to any particular VIN. Someone may have removed your badge before it was exported from the US, or perhaps your car is one of the very few that were never originally badged.

Why not just use the JDM facelift corner lamps as they were originally intended to be used for - as turn signals?

You can go 205/60 R15 too as an alternative. They used this size on a few performance cars (namely EvoII/III) and some good tyres are still available.