Basic service and tyres for my new Mitsubishi Delica L400

[@jumbotrading6571]

7 litres of oil draining into a 6 litre oil pan, more suspense than eastenders ! this is the reason i love this channel.

[@AaronSmart.online]

The other litre was probably in the huge filter!

[@HubNut]

Can confirm. That filter held a lot of oil!

[@2Worlds_and_InBetween]

I used to work for pickfords, always fill up the filter first, and they can take a lot of oil... which _always_ runs down your arm as you remove them.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

@@2Worlds_and_InBetween Cars have 1 spec for filling the filter and 1 for not filling the filter. Not that the specs are always right though

[@2Worlds_and_InBetween]

@@rimmersbryggeri I used to build a lump run it up use it for the weekend, then start again, I have seen scoring on the mains, i can hear the knocking when running up with no oil in the filter[s], follow the guide if you want, I _always_ fill the filter first, if you have a drain down filter (upside-down) you dont really have a choice (just change the filter more), I use remote take offs to put the filters I use (2099/59) where I want and add more capacity.

[@reapermansoldholdensixmech8675]

Wife bought a 94' Delica SWB sometime ago. Came free with a cracked head "in multiple places", stuffed diesel injection pump, turbo, timing chain and a whole bunch more. Replaced the lot, including the plastic tanked radiator with a 4 row alloy one which had to be shoehorned in, an allow overflow bottle and low temp high flow thermostat. Wound up turbo boost just a little and her van performs very well. Economy-wise it's clearing 9K's per litre which isn't bad for one of these. They're a great go anywhere kinda bus and if in good shape, can be a lot of fun.

[@stuarthall6530]

I can see you making friends with many local chippies. An absolute perfect candidate for running on totally free or very cheap chip oil ! 😯

[@id70b40]

I put a set of Cooper AT3s on my Toyota Prado and got c 80,000kms out of them (a mix of on road and very off road / outback use) ... great tyres

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

That is the perfect van for camping. Didn't reply much but watched your videos. 00:39 that is totally HubNut!

[@mikehydropneumatic2583]

What is that orange light on the dash?

[@philiplaskey5554]

That inspection pit was like one of those Exploring Abandoned Places videos.

[@peterfinucane8122]

Pleased to see you kept a Betty mug. I grabbed 2 while they were flying off the shelf. Truly a Global icon. Every car has its 5 minutes of fame.

[@seancooke4127]

Greatest of feelings new tyres, new oil, filters and a wiper blade. The King of the road on his commanding perch. Great vehicle. Can't wait to see her towing.

[@JR90.]

Oh man, I've missed the old stomping ground! All the videos that came off that drive, with occasional pass of the train!

[@Zadster]

Some tinkering, successful service, a spot of adventuring in the dark depths and finished off with some lovely Welsh countryside. What's not to like? Excellent!

[@simonhaycocks]

The pit takes me back to my early days! My dad used to buy, repair and sell salvage cars. His garage had a pit which every time we came to use it, it was my job to empty all the water from it with a bucket! I still remember the smell 🤮

[@rydermike33]

HubNut goes 'Urbex'. Rather you than me down in that pit sir! Thanks for sharing, as always.

[@Robhalifax]

I think this is one of my favourites in your fleet. Hopefully a keeper.

[@KernowGarage]

when you went down in the pit it was very reminiscent of exploring the copper and tin mines down here in Cornwall, probably smelled the same too!

[@millomweb]

14:41 Noting the conduit - looks at least as though you've got lighting in the pit - what luxury !

[@Ragnar8504]

It's wired into a plug and a few metres of flex by the looks of it. If that's true, there should be another light at the other end of that conduit though!

[@millomweb]

@@Ragnar8504 Was there a plug on the end of that cable - OR a hand-lamp ? Seems odd to have a flex feeding conduit ! Neat to have a hand-lamp though !

[@tonysargent1699]

Cooper dicoverer are some of the best A/T tyres you can get! Great stuff.

[@2Worlds_and_InBetween]

is the dick overer a new range..? 😜

[@richardbaron7106]

So I just looked out the window and there's a L400 Delica in green parked across the road, and yesterday when I was at my other house, there's another one parked up the road, also in green. They're still popular in NZ, evidently...

[@CaptHollister]

The satisfaction of fettling your car(s). My daughter's coming by this weekend (600kms each way) to service her car and finally switch back to summer tires. I provide the tools and driveway, she does all the work,

[@richardhowlett9424]

Good to see the old place again, I must admit I do miss it , with the train going past though obviously not now !

[@jgvgjv2980]

Ian, you look and sound like a kid in a sweet shop, you really enjoy this ‘ new ‘ addition to the Hubnut fleet as I do , thanks for another great and interesting video, much appreciated

[@wolfman9999999]

I would clean out that pit, install some kind of pump to keep water out of it, and use it as an oil change pit. AWESOME thing to have.

[@BungleBare]

Just needs the planks in the base replacing. Ask your local timber yard and they might cut them to the right length, ready to collect and drop into place. A light in there would be handy too - how about a portable one you could recharge via the cigarette lighter socket in whatever you’re driving to the unit in? Free light for when you go in the pit, in effect, and much safer than having a mains light down there - especially if it floods from time to time. I’d also be using old engine oil to coat the underside of my vehicles if I had a pit like that. I know some will disagree with that, but given the slight crustiness of the HubNut fleet, probably worth considering. Just remember to tell MOT testers that you haven’t got the mother of all oil leaks.

[@James-oo1yq]

You have what would seem to be a great vehicle for Winter driving. I love the ability to go 4x4 and the great visibility as you sit up high, which is good for the many dark hours we get during winter. I'd get a nice LED light bar on the front, and upgrade the yellow spotlights, and make sure you had extra interior lights. Yep...brilliant vehicle..especially when the small cars are off the salty roads in Wintertime

[@fhwolthuis]

How about putting on a roof tent? ⛺😁

[@coopers4491]

Quality tyres with a great name fitted !! Air filter fitted! Oil fitted! Great content hub nut ......STAY SAFE🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧😄😄😄😄😄

[@davidbates247]

Gear box oil and filter diff oil get the brakes looked at and you will be sorted 👍

[@gryfandjane]

From a grotty pit to the beauty of Wales, another excellent adventure.

[@dancoop8146]

Just bought one i'm in Essex, going to try and teach myself basic mechanics

[@daviemaclean61]

They're like buses! Not a vehicle you see often, but a neighbour has one in black with a roof tent, and I went for a walk to the shops today and saw another! ;-)

[@bentullett6068]

15w-40 oil will be ok in one of these engines. It's a general diesel engine oil that is used in most agricultural machines that have larger engines a big turbos that do extreme hard work. I have even used this grade of oil in my dads petrol lawnmower and to be honest it's not caused any issues. You have reminded me to get the oil changed on my car now.

[@rupertprice5508]

My Favorite 4M40 engine . I have one that has 500 000km's non turbo and yes I have done the head once or twice.

[@speedstix4474]

Love the Delica insight, very helpful with getting to know the bus. The automatic gearbox on this likes the oil changed pretty regularly , so if your servicing that next a video would really be dynamite. Keep it up, it's great stuff

[@georgelorandaru1684]

After how many miles?

[@Pfirtzer]

Your cars don't leak,they just are marking their territory.

[@iseeolly9959]

My hero for pumping that tire up!

[@darrenwilson8042]

Ultimate Hub Nut......attempted the service without really knowing what things you were going to have to remove. Find an inspection pit full of rotten wood.......and yes sweeping beforehand would be good but so un-Hub Nut. The outcome of the service hasn't really made much difference but instead now the service has been done new jobs like a leaky exhaust and binding brakes are thrown up that will need attention. As I say - just peak Hub Nut !!

[@audreyfforbes-hamilton]

Ahh ... some oily tinkering and a rainy drive in Wales, what could be more HubNut? 👍

[@will89687]

Don't forget the cup of tea on the battery!

[@2Worlds_and_InBetween]

yes 👍

[@sg8539]

Can't beat a good oil change, best thing you can ever do for your engine on a regular basis, along with filters etc.. Ps: I always pour a little new oil after oil has drained while the sump plug is off to clear any old oil.

[@nysun6293]

Maybe it's just me but did anyone else find those wipers hypnotic?!

[@Overallsbloke]

Hi mate. Just in middle of your vid. Couple of handy hints all the way over in Awstraya...yellow blinking light resolved by switches need replacing on transfer case. And get yaself some new wiperarm bushes. It will stop the nocking sound when using the wipers.

[@zugbug1986]

TINKERAGE!!! Oh yes, fun times indeed. Also you have the same foot pump as me. Great stuff, thanks Ian.

[@EmilePoelman]

Wow! Who would have thought the Fuhrer bunker was actually situated under a storage unit in rural Wales!

[@jetblack6953]

Ian, I absolutely LOVE your Mitsubishi Delica,. That pit looks a bit dingy but generally "good times" as YOU would say.

[@Sam-Stripy]

I have had one of these for about a year and I am currently rebuilding the engine. Just a couple of things, get an oil catch can fitted as SOON AS POSSIBLE, these have a habit in every L400 of throwing oil droplets back into the air intake as the air comes back out of the crankcase tube, you will find some traces of oil in the intercooler pipes and it does find it's way into the intake manifold, my intake manifold inside was a mess due to this. Also you will probably never see the intercooler fan going, they are only made to come on in these at extreme temperatures so you will unlikely see it ever on in the UK.

[@fahyforever]

I approve of the three diamond delica its just so HubNut

[@paultaylor9652]

Lovely Jubbly Mr HubNut at your best, tinkering.

[@davidmg1925]

SOMEONE NEEDS TO BUY HUBNUT A LECCY PUMP!!!!!! Really Ian i picked up mine cheap and i wouldnt be with out it now.

[@nakoma5]

Welsh roads are gorgeous, when you come to the USA the roads here will bore you to death. On side note, lots of courage to go down the abandoned cellar! Was expecting something slimy and radioactive to emerge lol.

[@Witheredgoogie]

Even if you had 24 hours without sleep and no coffee, there is no chance of dozing off on a Welsh road, the 'thrill' of knowing what's around the next bend (and there are many), speed limits which can go up and down in seconds of travel and odd names will keep you alert LOL

[@HubNut]

It's why the 90 minute drive to the unit is so exhausting!

[@darrenjones5885]

I’ve a track record for unnecessary replacement of brake disks and pads. I see brakes as coming between myself and death. And they’re one of the safest performance upgrades. They let you stay faster for longer.

[@pagegreer5081]

It turned in to Ww2 bunker seach video towards the end But interesting 🤔 Also looks like more investment than I would want make in recovery of use the service pit! It then again this is HubNut and why I watch

[@TheFlyingBusman]

As the old line goes..... its only flat at the bottom. It will be much easier with Ellie’s bike tyres. If it’s any consolation Ian I’m having my share of lockdown lunacy. I think this strange twist in everyday life is sending a good many off kilter. I must say, the Delica was not an expected choice. Have fun with it.

[@MrTrundleon]

That first camera angle in the new fleet-member is quite advantageous, a good view of you and where you've been! Good choice with the Delica, we see a good number of them here in Oregon.

[@HubNut]

Wow. Surprises me given they're RHD! I guess the USA is loving the 25-year rule then?

[@alanbellwood3902]

Great tyres had a set on a Discovery 3 and again on a P38 quiet good offroad and fine in the wet.

[@sleepycatpictures1176]

Low coolant lights can be found in Australia. Comes in a kit form. Mostly for Land Rovers but I'm sure something can be adapted. Gearbox fluid change is to be recommended. The mileage is probably in kilometres. Imports usually are. My Surf was. Good Effort! Creepy pit, and satisfyingly large! There might be some WW 1 memorabilia down there . . .

[@HubNut]

Mileage is a mix of miles and Kms. Reckon about 150,000 miles.

[@EdFrankes]

My first reaction was: "You what, mate?!? A van??" But this thing is actually pretty cool. My GF's brother-in-law has a late '90's or early '00's L200 2.5 TD in very good condition. And i really like it. Very nice car to drive. The engine is agricultural, but i don't mind. It works a charm and that is what matters.

[@robstrains8711]

Oh no not the manual pumping I would need a day of rest these days after that having copd. Another fantastic update. Loving the Mitsubishi I had a Shogun some years back loved it especially the high driving position.

[@jonnycando]

Given the stuff in that pit, you now know why in the US we like our pick up trucks.....I see a trip to the tip in your future!

[@wal1972ification]

Glad to hear the unit comes with Tea/Cofee making facilities! :)

[@HubNut]

It doesn't. I took a flask...

[@FourIntoOne]

Strongly recommend changing the auto transmission fluid (and filter) may have more of a performance effect than you might imagine. I wouldn't be surprised if the trans fluid has never been changed in its life, for some reason most people never bother to do this.

[@HubNut]

It was done a couple of years ago, but I may well do it again.

[@MrScotttraynor]

gotta do the front rotors and pads.. hit a "normal" sized pothole (car sized == Upstate new york sized small pothole) and bent the carp outta one.. least i didnt replace the rotors/pad before... as i was going to do it, and bought them (rears are drums)

[@alansmith1770]

Like the Celica Ian hope you get the brakes sorted

[@misterchippie]

The Dukes of Hafod made me smile :D

[@HubNut]

Sadly no drifting this year.

[@nigelh4617]

Good ol' boyos.

[@nick2203]

Good to se the Delica getting a little TLC. I owned an import Pajero 2500 about 10 years ago and loved it but a daily commute of 30 miles became costly and so it had to go. I like the Japanese imports like the Delica, so it’s good to see this one join your fleet.

[@faz5824]

I used to have a Mazda Bongo. Wish I still had it..I also used to have a Toyota Masterace which was the same as the Townace which had a bit more spec. Wish I still had that as well!

[@brxee]

Decent all-round tyres, had them on the hippo for few years now.

[@tweed532]

I was right with spotting the planks a few videos ago and hinting might be a pit lurking!. Rather spacious by the looks of it, bonus storage area, get some old oil and parraffin down there, soon smell sweet.👍🤭 (Bonus footage for me - 1st time ever in a clap hand wipered vehicle!)

[@MGBetts1]

Unlike the GSA (which was love at first sight 💘) I can see this one will start to grow on me. Since subscribing to your channel I've become a lot more interested in retro-Japanese.

[@NK-dl2nc]

Welcome to Delica ownership. I sold my spares Jasper a while back as it was a shed. Strangely enough, the reg no was almost the same as yours. Check the crank pulley as the rubber can degrade causing separation. Check the cam chain as well. Lots of little thing to look out for on these so make sure you check the forums etc.

[@Jam3sA]

Just a few notes about the fuel filter - the probe & wiring looks like a WIF (water in fuel) sensor, as correctly identified by Hubnut. I imagine that there'll be a dashboard light or ECU fault triggered if it senses water in the filter bowl. Shouldn't give any issues as UK fuel generally is pretty good, but something to watch if you use biodiesel as this absorbs more water than normal fuel (and as pump fuel gradually contains more bio- now up to 7%, and likely to increase further).

[@frothe42]

More tinkering is needed, for more content. Hoping that you sort out the niggling issues. I do hope that you brought some of your tools back with you. Cooper tyres here in the US are popular because of low cost and they seem to be just as good as the more expensive brands. They will be absolutely fine. Another fine video, so thank you very much kind sir!

[@millomweb]

Wheel temperatures - good spot that one Ian.

[@gosportjamie]

I did wonder if you had an inspection pit under the boards in the unit floor, and it appears you do. That will make working on the underneath of the fleet rather easier. It just needs a good clean out and a sump pump to shift any entering water to a more appropriate place and you'll be golden...

[@barryparker3474]

Watching that almost made me want to work on mine.......well almost.

[@frazzleface753]

Cor it was like uncovering Tutankhamun's tomb!

[@stephenshippam9374]

Good morning Ian, I worn out just watching your pump up the tyre, good interesting video, I would be tempted to clean the pit out it would be very useful,

[@frothe42]

He needs a respirator, looks like mold in that pit, which is not good.

[@kevinkeeney6693]

Respect to Hub Nut. Before he started, I thought "Hell, no".

[@craigmclean8260]

Looks like a practical, and sturdy addition to the fleet! I can relate to the effort of using a bicycle tire pump--to pump up a rear tire--twice--on my tractor. Hand (vs. foot)-operated, so I guess it was an "Armstrong Pump"...That grease pit could be mighty handy should you choose to refurbish it--looked like "something rather nasty in the (grease pit)". Also, at around 14:40 in the video, it appeared that Elly's rear foglight was glowing slightly? Could've been a reflection, but just in case...

[@davetong4225]

Great to see a tinkering video. looking forward to more videos on the Delica.

[@mrcrabass3669]

I would say that the inlet manifold is gummed up with carbon ,and egr valve if fitted,,you can remove and clean out or you could try seafoam ,use as instructed ,you are not getting air into the motor,all the best

[@99ron30]

If you ever need to swap an engine into it then a D4CB from a Kia Sorento would be a nice choice. Same as the 2.5 Mitsubishi 4D56 originally fitted with afew improvements perhaps. The later mk1 sorentos had variable geometry turbo and 160+bhp.

[@johnrohloff8647]

Not sure if you have seen the videos on here by mitsubishi but they have videos saying the 2020 evolution (evo) is the final eddition (last generation )

[@daewoo4664]

Wind deflectors Brasso and a mop (machine) used carefully

[@mattw8332]

I hope you had better luck with the Cooper tyres than I did on my Almera N16. They made the steering very heavy. I have Nexen all season tyres on it now and it steers quite nicely now.

[@marius6116]

Nice content , I just bought one few days ago so just in time aswell :D my brakes have the same problem . Expansion tank is should arrive today , will be changing it before it cracks just to be on the safe side :) . Can't wait for more content :)

[@rockatansky1305]

Give the wind deflectors a good hard polish with T-cut or G3 compound. You will notice a difference.

[@paulbennell3313]

Funky chunky tyres look good on the Delica. Looks like the inspection pit is a project in it's own right!

[@tonyford7987]

Good luck on this, a slimming down of the garage required

[@robertmustard1711]

Thanks for video on the service mate

[@BlueXonar]

Never seen an air filter quite like that one before! :)

[@ukbeeps]

Changing the gearbox oil might improve things better also.

[@kevinnye5132]

Ian your so brave going into the Pit !!!!! You wouldn’t have got me down there for love nor money . Interesting video because I have never seen a Mitsubishi DELICA before and seems a kinda fun to drive vehicle once you get past the problems although minor by Hubnut standards so that’s good 😉.

[@TheMentalblockrock]

Delicious servicing!

[@terryjones7778]

That reg looks familiar ! But I did work at a grey importers in the Midlands

[@grayfool]

Good start on the Delica. Looked a bit MCM with that intercooler, she'll be right mate.

[@jmurray01]

That's the problem with automatics is you don't notice mild brake binding as much because they "creep" anyway in drive and reverse. In a manual you notice quite easily if you stop on a mild hill and it doesn't roll when you take your foot off the brake.

[@HubNut]

To be fair, I had a Saab 9000 manual develop a binding brake that was so bad the wheel couldn't be touched after a mile. It was the smell that alerted me rather than any sensation.

[@stevehallam0850]

Watching this whilst enjoying some tea in my rare collectors edition Betty mug. ☕

[@Stag2997]

I reckon the brakes and possibly the viscous fan remedy will improve things :).

[@mattcrooke8321]

I wish more uk cars had column change. It’s so much better.

[@BobM925]

A skip, a weekend and many cups of tea will sort that pit out. Well worth it!

[@ginggur17]

I’m guessing she wants a centre diff sensor? A nice vehicle for the surroundings indeed, perfect for snow and mud times. 👍👍👍👍

[@HubNut]

Correct. Forgot to mention that.

[@ginggur17]

HubNut, I spot those lamps quickly with having my Shogun. As a note also, place it in FWD high twice a month for 5 mins or so whilst doing 50, it stops the actuator sticking. Then once ya take it out, let it coast and she should revert smoothly to two wheel. Apologies pal if ya know that already. 👍👍

[@Menditman2014]

Hi good video, binding brakes will massively put up your mpg, I found out that on my merc sprinter. Good video🙂👍

[@simonredfern2584]

Try a bit of brasso on the rainguards it does well on perspex et al and it's cheap! Top work mr hubnut!

[@AaronSmart.online]

Yeah, if it's UV damage and they're not supposed to be that opaque, Brasso could work well. Then Simoniz or some other basic (also cheap!) carnauba wax will help keep them clear for a while longer.

[@RichieRouge206]

A really appealing car, satisfying service too. Sounds like a few calipers are binding the rear passenger maybe seized if its really hot

[@malcolmherbert5127]

I’d certainly seize a rear passenger if it was seriously hot.

[@fhwolthuis]

I feel your pain, I tried to inflate a flat and leaky tire with a bicycle pump once to get me 500 metres to the Kwikfit 😂

[@philhealey449]

Well a bike pump is safe and recalling the best part of my Lada was the hand stirrup tyre pump, good for a stomach muscle workout, instead of the obligatory footpump leg injury sustained when a bolt comes loose by 25psi and sundry bracketry becomes a projectile and whacks you in the leg. Nowadays we can stand instead and watch the meltdown in the lighter socket with our electric pumps. I had a Halfords one however that managed all four tyres on my G Wagen before the motor started smoking .

[@fhwolthuis]

@@philhealey449 I had an electric one as well from Ring and it was terrible. Took like 5 minutes per tire for a little extra pressure.