Hello from France

[Nico_R33]

Hello, I'm Nick,

I live in France and I recently bought the famous galant VR4 Jack Daniel's

Very happy to join you

[Confused]

Hello and welcome!

Haven't heard of this car for a while, it's lovely to know it's still around!

[TAR]

[miller]

Welcome aboard! Any pictures of it currently. It was a well known car here!

[elnevio]

Welcome! Yes current pics would be appreciated!

[Nico_R33]

Thank you for the welcoming,
Unfortunately she is no longer as beautiful today as when she left England. It suffered a crash on the left side around 2010 2011. Abandoned in a garden for several years then badly repaired around 2015 2016. Mechanically it works perfectly, the interior is in very good condition but a lot of things are to be expected. Fortunately she arrived at my house 1 month ago and I started her restoration!
There is a section in the forum to share with you the progress?

a few pics. Becarfull

[miller]

Great to see more pictures of it! The damge doesnt look the worst....

Keep the updates here on this thread would be the easiest I guess.

[Nick Mann]

Stories and pics would be great!
On here would be fine or start a new thread in the general chat area.
I'm looking forward to seeing you make progress.

[Nico_R33]

OK here we go

First I took the front part apart. Straightening of the twisted parts and repair of the wheel arches with epoxy primer and blaxon to finish. Resumption of FMIC supports, replacement of angel eyes headlights by European OEM.


For the moment the work is not progressing quickly because I am trying to find all the parts I need to make the repair and i only work on it the evening in the week when i have the time and now, don't have many time

[elnevio]

This level of effort is great to see. Keep up the good work - I'm looking forward to seeing more of the progress!

[Nico_R33]

I add some work of this week

[Nick Mann]

Keep up the good work!
Looks like good progress so far.

[Nico_R33]

Hi, News of the week !

It's timing belt time! This is my fist time on a mitsubishi V6, habitualy i work on RB or EJ engine and that's not a funny job but it's done now and the auxiliary too

I receveid my new A/C radiator and i rebuilt the old for water. Refrech the front calipers in black.

[Nico_R33]

Just a little news !

a few news of the VR4 .

New OEM tailight, ayc pump rebuild kit, new epoxy paint on piping, new hoses and i'm trying a new set of wheels

[elnevio]

[Nico_R33]

Hi All,

First Happy new year at you and your VR4 !

I update a little my post, some work on the galant this end of year :
- Change O-ring on the AT gearbox for stop all the leak and oil change
- Engine oil change by the HKS 5W30
- Rebuild AYC Pump
- Change the old HKS BOV by an original evo MR

Now all the mecanic problem/service are resolved (I Hope) so i start the big job on the body on this begin of the year















See you soon !

[TAR]

@Nico_R33 I spotted Dextron III in your pictures. The Mitsubishi spec is DiaQueen ATF which is a different to Dextron. The most recommended ATF on here is from Amsoil. It's proven to last longer and handle higher temperatures than other brands.

You may be happy that the ATF you've bought meets the Mitsi spec but it's worth double checking

Great job on the AYC pump