MAINTENANCE ROUTINES

A key factor that sets Nomadic Van apart is the in-depth care we put into every Delica. Every Nomadic Van undergoes an extensive inspection and over 80 hours of maintenance before being sold. Post MAINTENANCE Routine driven over 100 KMs and extensive quality control measures are taken to ensure reliability.

Check out our model-specific maintenance routines performed on each vehicle prior to sale:

nomadic Maintenance Routine

A full mechanical inspection is completed by a Delica technician. Process is as follows but not limited to:

Timing Belt, Seals and SHine up

Every van that goes through our hands gets “The Nomadic Maintenance Routine”. An integral part of this routine is replacing all of the belts and seals. If that means we have to pull the engine to replace the rear main seal (the seal sandwiched between the transmission and the engine) we absolutely will. During this process we meticulously clean the engine. While the aesthetic payoff is great; this process allows us to see any leaks once the engine is back together.

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Engine Maintenance:

  • Engine oil & filter changed

  • Air filter replaced

  • Fuel filter replaced

  • Fuel lines inspected

  • Injection pump inspected for leaks

  • Timing belts, or chains & tensioners replaced (based on engine)

  • 5 Front end oil seals replaced:

    • Camshaft, injection pump, crankshaft, balance shaft A & B

  • Balance shaft door gasket

  • Starter & alternator inspected

  • Rear main crank seal inspection

  • Nomadic refurbished water pump

  • Nomadic refurbished alternator

  • New valve cover gasket

    • Valve clearance adjusted (based on engine)

    • Camshaft inspected for wear

  • Glow plugs replaced when necessary

  • Manifold gaskets inspected (Replaced if needed)

  • Injectors inspected (Replaced if leaking)

  • Turbo & associated gaskets inspected

  • Serpentine belts replaced

  • Oil system O-rings & cooling system O-rings

  • Inspecting engine mounts

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Water pump

All of our water pumps are refurbished and painted “Mitsubishi red”, and all gaskets are replaced in the process.

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Alternator

Every van’s alternator is inspected, cleaned and tested for voltage output. The brushes, regulator and bearing are often replaced to ensure reliability.

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Drivetrain, Brake, & Suspension Service

We want you to drive straight and stop quickly! This service includes but is not limited to:

- Replacement of front and rear shocks.

- Inspecting drivelines and U-joints; replacing/repairing when necessary.

- Inspecting front A-Arm bushings; replacing when necessary.

- Inspecting auto locking front hubs for proper functionality, bearings repacked during service.

- Inspecting and adjusting front torsion bars.

- Inspecting front brake rotors, calipers, and pads; replacing when necessary/brakes bled when necessary.

- Inspecting and repairing rear drum brakes.

- Inspecting, cleaning and greasing of all ball joints; replacing when necessary.

- Inspecting front and rear differentials & axles for leaks; replacing seals when necessary.

- Inspecting rear shackle bushings; replacing when necessary for L300, or Inspecting L400 trailing arm bushings.

- Inspecting wheel bearings; replacing when necessary.

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AFTER

BEFORE

BEFORE

AFTER

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Cv axle boot

Over years of wear and tear the CV axle boots break down and rip apart. This allows dirt and grime into the articulating joint, which will destroy your CV axle. We make sure to check all CV axle boots, replacing when necessary, thus preventing CV axle demise.

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Top End Adjustment (4d56 Only)

At Nomadic we want to ensure you are getting the peak performance out of your 4D56 Turbo-Diesel engine. The valve cover is removed and polished, while we adjust the valve clearance to back to .25mm. All of the valves, rocker arms and the camshaft are visually inspected for any signs or wear. If wear is present, parts are replaced.

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At Nomadic we value transparency with our customers. Any questions about our process? Please shoot us a question on the Contact tab. More pictures of our maintenance routine are coming soon…

2.5L 4d56 turbo diesel Maintenance Routine

l300 starwagon / occasional l400 (1986-1999)

The 4D56 is an efficient, reliable diesel engine. To match this reliability and prepare the 4D56 for long travels and many miles on and off-road, Nomadic Van applies a 100+ point maintenance routine to inspect and prepare your engine.

The Nomadic Maintenance Routine is perfectly thorough on the 4D56 engine. We replace every hose, gasket and seal that is accessible with out taking the front case off. If we discover any issues with the fuel injectors, injection pump or seals we will replace them with professionally rebuilt parts before they leave our shop. Needless to say once the 4D56 is properly maintained and tuned up she can handle the gnarly conditions and adventures!

    • Manufacturer: Kyoto Engine Plant, Hyundai Ulsan Plant

    • Production years: 1986-2016

    • Displacement: 2477cc

    • Fuel system: Common Rail

    • Power output: 84/4200 hp

    • Torque output: 201/2000 Nm

    • Cylinder block: Cast Iron R4

    • Block head: Aluminum 8v / 16v

    • Cylinder bore: 91.1mm

    • Piston stroke: 95mm

    • Compression ratio: 21:1

    • Hydraulic lifters: No

    • Timing drive: Belt

    • Turbocharging: Yes

    • Recommended engine oil: 15W-40

    • Engine oil capacity: 6.5 Liters

    • Fuel Type: Diesel

    • Engine Lifespan: ~400,000km

    • Weight: 193kg

  • The following parts are inspected & replaced if necessary:

    • Water Pump

    • Thermostat

    • Upper & Lower Radiator Hose

    • Glow plug System

    • Fuel Filter Housing

    • Fuel Filter

    • Oil Filter

    • Intake/Exhaust Manifold Gasket

    • Timing belt A & B

    • Balance shaft door gasket

    • Turbo & associated gaskets

    • Harmonic Balancer

    • Valve Cover Gasket

    • Starter

    • Alternator

    • Injection pump

    • Injectors & Seals

    • Injector hardlines

    • Heater core hoses

    • Rear main crank seal inspection

    • Air filter

    • Camshaft inspected

    • Serpentine Belts

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2.8 Liter 4M40 Inter-cooled Turbo Diesel Engine

l400 Spacegear (1994+)

When paired with the L400 Spacegear chassis, the 4M40 engine is one of the more desirable off-roading options in the world. Due to our unfortunate import laws in the USA, Canada and Australia have been able to import these vas for 15 years longer than us. This shows with the multitude of YouTube videos showing L400s ripping up the outback, and the prevalence of aftermarket over-landing accessories that were produced in Australia. Better late than never, we are now able to import all Series 1 L400 Spacegears and the first wave of series 2 L400s.

The Nomadic Maintenance Routine is perfectly thorough on the 4M40 engine. We replace every hose, gasket and seal that is accessible with out taking the front case off. Since this engine is driven by a timing chain with a long lifespan, there is no need to change the chain if no issues are present. If we discover any issues with the fuel injectors, injection pump or TF-035 turbo we will replace them with professionally rebuilt parts before they leave our shop. Needless to say once the 4M40 is properly maintained and tuned up she can handle the gnarliest of back roads!

    • Manufacturer: Kyoto Engine Plant, Hyundai Ulsan Plant

    • Production years: 1992-2003

    • Displacement: 2,835cc

    • Fuel system: Vortex chamber

    • Power output: 140hp/4000 rpm (Intercooled Turbo)

    • Torque output: 314/2000 rpm (Intercooled Turbo)

    • Cylinder block: Cast iron R4

    • Block head: Aluminum 8v

    • Cylinder bore: 95mm

    • Piston stroke: 100mm

    • Compression ratio: 21

    • Hydraulic lifters: No

    • Timing drive: Chain

    • Phase regulator: No

    • Turbocharging: MHI TF035HM-12T (Intercooled Turbo)

    • Recommended engine oil: 5W-40

    • Engine oil capacity: 6.5 liters

    • Fuel type: Diesel

    • Engine lifespan: ~400 000km

    • Weight: 234kg

  • The following parts are inspected & replaced if necessary:

      • Refurbished Water Pump

      • Thermostat

      • Coolant Expansion Tank

      • Upper & Lower Radiator Hose

      • New NGK Glow Plugs

      • New Fuel Filter Housing

      • New Fuel Filter

      • Intake Manifold Gaskets

      • Exhaust Manifold Gaskets

      • Timing chain & tensioner inspected

      • Rear main crank seal inspection

      • Harmonic Balancer

      • New Valve Cover Gasket

      • Refurbished Starter

      • Refurbished Alternator

      • Oil Filter

      • New Injection Pump O-Ring

      • New Vacuum Pump O-Ring

      • New Power Steering Pump O-Ring

      • New Serpentine Belts

      • New Front and Rear KYB Shocks

      • New Brake Pads Front and Rear

      • Turbo & associated gaskets

Released from 1986 through 2008, the 6G72 engine was released in the American market in such makes/models as the Mitsubishi 3000GT, the Dodge Caravan and the Chrysler Town & Country. What does this mean? This means that you can get most engine associated parts at your local auto parts store!

At Nomadic we leave no bolt unturned, and this sentiment holds true with the 6G72. Due to the tight nature of the engine bay we have to drop the entire cradle out of the chassis to perform the timing belt service. Once the engine cradle is on our custom made trolley, we spend 3 days replacing every seal, gasket, pump, line, spark plug, solenoid… You get the point. Once all of the new and refurbished parts are installed we of course have to shine it up. Depending on the van you will get a shine, and some paint to match in the engine bay :)

3.0l 24 valve sohc 6g72 Maintenance Routine

l400 Spacegear (1994+)

    • Manufacturer: Kyoto Engine Plant, Hyundai Ulsan Plant

    • Production years: 1986-2008

    • Displacement: cc2972

    • Fuel system: distributed injection (MPI SOHC 24V)

    • Power output: 170 – 185 (MPI SOHC 24V)

    • Torque output: 255 – 265 (MPI SOHC 24V)

    • Cylinder block: cast iron V6

    • Block head: aluminum 24 valve

    • Cylinder bore: 91.1mm

    • Piston stroke: 76mm

    • Compression ratio: 9.0 (MPI SOHC 24V)

    • Hydraulic lifters: yes

    • Timing: drivebelt

    • Recommended engine oil: 5W-30, 5W-40

    • Engine oil capacity: 5.5 Liter

    • Fuel type: 92 (MPI SOHC 24V)

    • Engine lifespan: ~400 000km

    • Weight: 195kg

  • The following parts are inspected & replaced if necessary:

      • Timing Belt

      • Timing Belt Tensioner

      • Camshaft Seal

      • Crank Seal

      • Intake Plenum Gaskets (upper and lower)

      • Exhaust Manifold Gasket

      • Throttle Body Gasket

      • Spark Plugs (Set of 6)

      • Spark Plug Wires (Set of 6)

      • Valve Cover Gasket

      • Refurbished Alternator

      • Refurbished Starter

      • Battery

      • Water Pump

      • Thermostat

      • Upper Radiator Hose

      • Lower Radiator Hose

      • Coolant Expansion Tank

      • AC Belt

      • Alternator Belt (L400)

      • Power Steering Belt (L400)

      • Water Pipe O-Ring

      • Water Pipe O-Ring [Small]

      • Rear Shock (KYB)

      • Front Shock (KYB)

      • Front Brake Pads (Set of 4)

      • Rear Brake Pads (Set of 4)

      • Front Brake Calipers (Set of 2)

      • Rear Brake Calipers (Set of 2)

      • Air Filter

      • Fuel Filter

      • Oil Filter

      • Harmonic Balancer

      • Conventional 5W-30 Oil (Royal Purple High Mileage HMX)

      • 50/50 Green Coolant