lsullivan10
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Model: 1993 Delica L300 Manual 5 Speed
Engine: 2.5L Turbo Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Kilometers: 179,654 (~111,000 miles)
Location: Denver, CO
Price: $20,000 OBO
"The Hog" is in great condition and has never let me down over the two years I've been the owner. I'm the second US owner. The vehicle was originally important by Glen Shelly Autobrokers where they did the EGT delete, then bought by a gentleman up in Missoula, MT. He did a ton of awesome upgrades to make it more off-road-worthy, engine upgrades, and started camperizing the vehicle. Since owning the van I've been meticulous about maintenance, performed a few upgrades of my own, and bought up accessories to prepare for a full build, all of which I'll include with the vehicle. I've taken the van all across the Rocky Mountain West, Southwest, and California without any issues and turned heads everywhere I went. I'm selling because I'm starting a business and need the startup capital.
A lot of work has been done on the vehicle. In the interest of a fully informed sale, here's a big information dump.
Specs/ Features:
1993 Mitsubishi Delica L300
P35W Submodel
2.5L Turbodiesel
Manual 5-Speed Transmission
4x4 High/ Low
High Roof
Push-to-start
Backup camera
Semi-camperized
Recent Work (<1.5 years ago):
New manual glow plug switch
New glow plug rail
New rear leaf springs
New window controls
New power steering belt
All new oil and air filters
New block heater
Placeholder bed platform with underbed storage, 4" memory foam mattress
Previous Work (>1.5 years ago):
Engine/ Bay:
New aluminum radiator
Auxiliary 12v radiator fan
New injectors
New glow plugs
New starter motor
Valve cover, exhaust/ intake manifold gaskets
New alternator
New water pump/ thermostat
New belts (timing, balancer belts, tensioners, V-belts for alternator, A/C compressor, etc.)
Manual boost controller (engine tuned to 14-15 max psi)
Heavy duty bypass oil filter
EGR delete (for a cleaner engine)
EGT, water temp, boost psi gauges installed on dash (crucial for watching engine heat)
Custom 2.5" side-dump exhaust, high-flow muffler, optimized for max clearance
Front Suspension:
Rebuilt CV axels
New ball joints/ tie rod ends
New steering rack boots
New AISIN manual locking hubs
New upgrades twin-piston brake calipers (from a montero)
New brake pads/ rotors
New braided steel brake lines
New front sway bar bushings
Bilstein shocks
Heavy-duty aluminum front bash guard
Rear Suspension/ Driveline:
*Rear leaf springs replaced post-purchase
New heavy-duty clutch and pressure plate
New rear swap bar end links and bushings
Bilstein shocks
New front/ rear drive shaft pinion oil seals
Electrical, etc.:
New, dual AGM batteries
PLX multi-gauge
Tire-pressure sensor and gauge
Rebuilt vent fan blower motor
Rear A/C system removed, extra A/C lines removed and plugged
Front A/C system services, new thermostatic switch and expansion valve, filled with R12
Spare tire carrier under van removed (for auxiliary diesel heater fuel tank)
Upsized to 31" A/T tires, minor wheel well trimming
New Hella horn and horn button
Manual glow plug switch
Interior:
Removed all original seats, plastic interior trim, etc. and replaced with automotive carpe
Butyl sound-deadening mat applied across the van
Custom birch paneling for walls, misc. holes and doors
Redwood strip plank ceilings and custom interior LED house lights on dimmer nob
All walls, door panels, ceiling insulated with Havelock wool
Nooks, crannies, pillars and other hard to reach spaces insulated with spray foam
Vinyl plank floor on a 1/2" subfloor over 1/2" of neoprene insulation and reflectix, aluminum door jamb trim, all floor edges sealed with silicone.
Custom curtain rods
Custom Havelock wool curtains w/ fitted buttons for cold nights (it keeps it nice and warm in there)
Custom cut reflectix
Cosmetic:
Coated with U-POL Raptor Liner, two-tone (black, khaki)
Wire-wheeled and re-coat minor rust spots inside van battery bay, floorboards, etc
Removed and resealed front cheek panel seems
All new front door/ window rubber seals
New wiper, lights
Seat covers
Custom aftermarket side ladder
Wood steering wheel
Ski pole shifter
Accessories Included!
42" LED light bar for nighttime offroading
Thule
Roam Adventure Co awning
Dometic Fridge (~$500+)
Mr. Buddy Heater
Wheel table
Camp table
Spare parts galore
Work To Be Done:
- One headlight is out. The problem is that the fuse slot for this light is missing the conductor piece. I'll be trying to move one over from an unused spot in the next few days to fix the issue.
- One fog light has a smashed cover (someone hit it while parking and drove away). I'll be finding and installing a replacement before
- Front CV boot has a tear and will need servicing in the next year or so to keep the joint oiled up. Not an immediate fix, not a risk to the driver, just something for the future.
- Rear brakes (e-brake) could use a clean/ adjusting. They don't hold on as tight as they used to, meaning it doesn't always hold when parked on a steeper hill. I have wheel jams to give you too.
- Sliding door actuator is a bit wonky. Causes the 'door ajar' light on the dash to flicker sometimes. It closes, locks and everything, just an issue with the light.
Overall the vehicle is in great shape and everything mechanical on her has been addressed. Some boring parts of the camper build are finished like insulation, paneling and house lighting, and there's room to customize your own setup. This one has thus far followed the build done by Wandering Peso (wanderingpeso.com), which would be an awesome road to go down. This runs as smooth as any Delica you'll ever find, and needs to find an owner who will take her to the wild places she loves!
Thanks everyone!
Luke
Engine: 2.5L Turbo Diesel
Transmission: Manual
Kilometers: 179,654 (~111,000 miles)
Location: Denver, CO
Price: $20,000 OBO
"The Hog" is in great condition and has never let me down over the two years I've been the owner. I'm the second US owner. The vehicle was originally important by Glen Shelly Autobrokers where they did the EGT delete, then bought by a gentleman up in Missoula, MT. He did a ton of awesome upgrades to make it more off-road-worthy, engine upgrades, and started camperizing the vehicle. Since owning the van I've been meticulous about maintenance, performed a few upgrades of my own, and bought up accessories to prepare for a full build, all of which I'll include with the vehicle. I've taken the van all across the Rocky Mountain West, Southwest, and California without any issues and turned heads everywhere I went. I'm selling because I'm starting a business and need the startup capital.
A lot of work has been done on the vehicle. In the interest of a fully informed sale, here's a big information dump.
Specs/ Features:
1993 Mitsubishi Delica L300
P35W Submodel
2.5L Turbodiesel
Manual 5-Speed Transmission
4x4 High/ Low
High Roof
Push-to-start
Backup camera
Semi-camperized
Recent Work (<1.5 years ago):
New manual glow plug switch
New glow plug rail
New rear leaf springs
New window controls
New power steering belt
All new oil and air filters
New block heater
Placeholder bed platform with underbed storage, 4" memory foam mattress
Previous Work (>1.5 years ago):
Engine/ Bay:
New aluminum radiator
Auxiliary 12v radiator fan
New injectors
New glow plugs
New starter motor
Valve cover, exhaust/ intake manifold gaskets
New alternator
New water pump/ thermostat
New belts (timing, balancer belts, tensioners, V-belts for alternator, A/C compressor, etc.)
Manual boost controller (engine tuned to 14-15 max psi)
Heavy duty bypass oil filter
EGR delete (for a cleaner engine)
EGT, water temp, boost psi gauges installed on dash (crucial for watching engine heat)
Custom 2.5" side-dump exhaust, high-flow muffler, optimized for max clearance
Front Suspension:
Rebuilt CV axels
New ball joints/ tie rod ends
New steering rack boots
New AISIN manual locking hubs
New upgrades twin-piston brake calipers (from a montero)
New brake pads/ rotors
New braided steel brake lines
New front sway bar bushings
Bilstein shocks
Heavy-duty aluminum front bash guard
Rear Suspension/ Driveline:
*Rear leaf springs replaced post-purchase
New heavy-duty clutch and pressure plate
New rear swap bar end links and bushings
Bilstein shocks
New front/ rear drive shaft pinion oil seals
Electrical, etc.:
New, dual AGM batteries
PLX multi-gauge
Tire-pressure sensor and gauge
Rebuilt vent fan blower motor
Rear A/C system removed, extra A/C lines removed and plugged
Front A/C system services, new thermostatic switch and expansion valve, filled with R12
Spare tire carrier under van removed (for auxiliary diesel heater fuel tank)
Upsized to 31" A/T tires, minor wheel well trimming
New Hella horn and horn button
Manual glow plug switch
Interior:
Removed all original seats, plastic interior trim, etc. and replaced with automotive carpe
Butyl sound-deadening mat applied across the van
Custom birch paneling for walls, misc. holes and doors
Redwood strip plank ceilings and custom interior LED house lights on dimmer nob
All walls, door panels, ceiling insulated with Havelock wool
Nooks, crannies, pillars and other hard to reach spaces insulated with spray foam
Vinyl plank floor on a 1/2" subfloor over 1/2" of neoprene insulation and reflectix, aluminum door jamb trim, all floor edges sealed with silicone.
Custom curtain rods
Custom Havelock wool curtains w/ fitted buttons for cold nights (it keeps it nice and warm in there)
Custom cut reflectix
Cosmetic:
Coated with U-POL Raptor Liner, two-tone (black, khaki)
Wire-wheeled and re-coat minor rust spots inside van battery bay, floorboards, etc
Removed and resealed front cheek panel seems
All new front door/ window rubber seals
New wiper, lights
Seat covers
Custom aftermarket side ladder
Wood steering wheel
Ski pole shifter
Accessories Included!
42" LED light bar for nighttime offroading
Thule
Roam Adventure Co awning
Dometic Fridge (~$500+)
Mr. Buddy Heater
Wheel table
Camp table
Spare parts galore
Work To Be Done:
- One headlight is out. The problem is that the fuse slot for this light is missing the conductor piece. I'll be trying to move one over from an unused spot in the next few days to fix the issue.
- One fog light has a smashed cover (someone hit it while parking and drove away). I'll be finding and installing a replacement before
- Front CV boot has a tear and will need servicing in the next year or so to keep the joint oiled up. Not an immediate fix, not a risk to the driver, just something for the future.
- Rear brakes (e-brake) could use a clean/ adjusting. They don't hold on as tight as they used to, meaning it doesn't always hold when parked on a steeper hill. I have wheel jams to give you too.
- Sliding door actuator is a bit wonky. Causes the 'door ajar' light on the dash to flicker sometimes. It closes, locks and everything, just an issue with the light.
Overall the vehicle is in great shape and everything mechanical on her has been addressed. Some boring parts of the camper build are finished like insulation, paneling and house lighting, and there's room to customize your own setup. This one has thus far followed the build done by Wandering Peso (wanderingpeso.com), which would be an awesome road to go down. This runs as smooth as any Delica you'll ever find, and needs to find an owner who will take her to the wild places she loves!
Thanks everyone!
Luke
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