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[Invicta]

This is my first post so "Hello people".
I've bought this Jeep which according to the log book was sold by the Colt Car Co in cirencester in 1981.
I belive it was built in 1975.
The engine is a 2.6 petrol "Astra" (same as in the Colt Gallant?) which I am told means it was made in Australia.
The ex Director of parts at Mitsubishi UK remembers owning mine before it was sold and the Company's press department are having a J27 restored for shows, etc.
But can Mitsubishi find a thermostat, Dizzy cap and HT leads for mine
So if any kind person can tell me where I can get these parts from then I would be very happy to buy them a couple of pints when they are next down here in Tewkesbury.

Apart from these parts (someone had removed the thermostat to compensate for a blocked radiator) this is agreat little 4x4 and not expensive to buy or run.

I just wish the manufacturer's people would stop telling me it doesn't exist
Kind regards, Bernard

[buzzy bee]

Hi

Welcome along, I am sure someone will have something or know where you can try to get parts for your Jeep!

Cheers

Dave

[Rick]

Hi Invicta

Welcome aboard!! were any parts common to any other cars of the era? I'd be inclined to scour ebay Australia for starters

Rick
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[Uncle Joe]

Invicta, you dont need to go to Australia for your parts, just your local, friendly Chrysler/Jeep dealer, assuming that you are correct about the engine!

J26's do exist, usually they had a 4G53 engine (2384cc). If you are correct about the engine size, then your engine should be a 4G54B - the same as fitted to some Jeeps.....

UJ

[Invicta]

Rick, Dave,

Thanks for the welcome and the tips.

I've just heard from an owner in Japan that the engine is a G54B and is the same as used on the Colt cars of same period 2 - 2.4 and 2.6 litres (petrol).
All parts are apparently interchangable (just differnt bore sizes).

Its a bit ironic that my father fought in Burma and now one of the people who has been able to help me with a Japanese "Jeep" is himself Japanese.
Sorry to go all philosophical on you. I just get frustrated when I encounter "Jobsworths" in this country. Yours faithfully, Chuntering Old Buffer - CDM and Bar.
Bernard

[Invicta]

Uncle Joe,
Thank you - I'm about to make a call and I'll let you know what happens next. Cheers, bernard