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cebe · Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 15:48 Post subject: Finally purchased my EVO !!

After much deliberation I finally purchased my PajEVO and imported it into Italy.

It is one of the very last VIN (above 2600) with manual gearbox and converted to LHD, very rare indeed!

Just drove it for about 20 km from the custom to the nearest Mitsubishi dealer in order to have a good mechanical check-up done.

It shows about 95.000 km on the odometer and it looks reasonable given the very good condition of the seats, almost without wear.

Engine runs smooth with stable temperature and oil pressure at 2 bar when idle and about 6 bar at 3000 rpm.

The car came in 2007 from Japan and was converted then in LHD, very few km done afterword; probably has been sitting idle since at least 5 years.
Unfortunately the outside body pain is not in the best shape, despite being 100% original: too much time sitting outside, neglected ... Mad

See my new avatar for the "beast".

Looking forward to put it back on the road! Razz

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JOHNVOR · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 8:31 Post subject:

It looks you got a very good evolution. I hope you enjoy it. Just a friendly note, put some fresh oil in it....

riceboy · ** Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 114 Location: South Africa

congratulations! I am sure you are going to have fun with it.

cebe · Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 15:09 Post subject:

Thank you John for the advise.

I am definitely planning a long list of mechanical maintenance (including new oil and filters all-around ... engine, gearbox, differentials) and the timing belt change at the same time.
I believe the belt could be a liability in a car that has been used very little or close to zero in the last 5-7 years.

She is (the EVO) already booked-in at a local Mitsu garage for the maintenance and an overall inspection.
I will drive minimal km before a full inspection.

JOHNVOR · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:55 Post subject:

Thats the spirit!!!!Do a good service and you will be fine. The problem with this car is that most owners leave it at garage for long time. The beast wants to go out and play....
if you can(the mechanics) take a rocker cover off and see if and how much dirty is inside....Check for oil leaks on engine and oil pressure at engine and you will be fine.Check that mivec is working...Its not that expensive as people think. I have a v25 pajero 3500cc also and it has the same price parts....
I hope you enjoy it....

cebe · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 17:49 Post subject: Beast has checked-in for service

On Monday I have checked-in the Pajevo with a very reputable Mitsu service center in Northern Italy.

I had to go for a workshop that was both official Mitsu and with race experience, as the regular Mitsu network was afraid of putting their hands on such beast ... Laughing

The owner of this workshop is also a racer and past Italian Rally Raid Champion, with specific experience on the Evos: I should be in safe hands.

We did a short test drive of the car and he confirmed that looks pretty sound but it has definitely a clutch that is on its last legs. Confused

After the car will be fully checked and serviced I will have to wait until I can get it registered and tagged in Italy, this process unfortunately will probably extend well into 2018. Evil or Very Mad

It will be a long wait until I can drive it and enjoy. Sad

cebe · Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2017 10:48 Post subject:

Having to do both the belt change and the clutch replacement we have decided to go for a full engine-out service ... will be expensive but better be safe than sorry ...

mattbrom · Newbie Joined: 03 Jan 2019 Posts: 2 Location: Nottingham

[quote="cebe"]Thanks for the advise. Very Happy

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Reviving an old thread.

Did you manage to register your car in Switzerland? I've just moved here and would like to know if you were successful in importing and registering the car?