🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Mitsubishi Model: Nimbus Generation: 1st Generation Chassis Codes: UB, UC Production Years Covered: 1983-1992 Market Designation: Global (specific markets may vary) 👋 Introduction Market Position Vehicle Segment: Compact/Mid-size MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) or Station Wagon, depending on configuration and market. Target Audience: Families and individuals seeking a versatile, practical, and economical vehicle. Competitive Analysis Key Competitors: Likely competed with other Japanese MPVs/wagons such as Toyota Camry Wagon, Nissan Prairie, and potentially early minivans from other manufacturers. Key Features Versatility: Designed for passenger comfort and cargo carrying, often featuring flexible seating arrangements. Powertrain Options: Offered with efficient and reliable 1.8L and 2.0L engines. Manual Value Proposition: Provides essential factory-level repair and maintenance information for extending the life and ensuring the proper functioning of these vehicles. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Primary Coverage: Engine, Chassis, Body Repair Specific Systems: Engine Mechanical, Fuel System, Ignition System, Cooling System, Lubrication System, Exhaust System, Drivetrain, Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Electrical System, Body Panels, Interior Trim Page Count Estimated Page Count: Comprehensive (exact count not specified, typical for factory workshop manuals) Manual Type Type: Workshop Service Manual (Factory Issued) Language Language: English Format Format: PDF 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine Mechanical: Detailed disassembly, inspection, overhaul, and reassembly procedures for 4G63 and 4G37 engines. Fuel System: Carburetor (if applicable) or Fuel Injection system diagnosis and repair, fuel pump, lines, and injectors. Ignition System: Spark plugs, ignition coils, distributor, ignition timing adjustment. Cooling System: Radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, coolant specifications, and replacement procedures. Lubrication System: Oil pump, oil filter, oil specifications, oil change intervals, and lubrication points. Drivetrain: Manual and automatic transmission service, clutch operation, driveshafts, differentials, and axle shafts. Suspension: Front and rear suspension components, shock absorbers, springs, bushings, alignment specifications. Steering: Steering gear, power steering system, tie rods, and steering wheel alignment. Brakes: Front and rear brake systems (disc and drum), master cylinder, brake lines, calipers, wheel cylinders, brake fluid specifications, and bleeding procedures. Electrical System: Wiring diagrams, battery, alternator, starter motor, lighting, fuses, relays, instrument cluster, and diagnostic procedures. Bodywork: Body panel repair, door mechanisms, glass replacement, interior trim removal and installation, chassis straightening. Procedures Included Maintenance: Scheduled maintenance tasks, fluid changes, filter replacements, tune-ups, and inspections. Troubleshooting: Diagnostic charts, symptom-based troubleshooting, and fault finding for various systems. Repair: Detailed step-by-step repair instructions for all major vehicle components. Rebuilding: Complete engine and transmission rebuilding procedures with specifications. Diagnostics: Systematic diagnostic approaches for electrical, mechanical, and fuel systems. Technical Depth Depth: Factory-level detailed technical information, suitable for professional mechanics and advanced DIY enthusiasts. Precision: Includes torque specifications, clearances, measurements, and tolerances for critical components. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF Searchability: Likely text-searchable if scanned from an original electronic source, or OCR'd from print. Print Quality Quality: Good quality, as stated in product description. Binding Type Binding: N/A (Digital PDF format) Paper Type Paper: N/A (Digital PDF format) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine 1 Code: 4G63 Engine 1 Displacement: 2.0 Liters (1997 cc) Engine 1 Configuration: Inline 4-cylinder, SOHC or DOHC (depending on specific variant within model years) Engine 1 Bore X Stroke: 85.0 mm x 88.0 mm (typical for 4G63) Secondary Engine Engine 2 Code: 4G37 Engine 2 Displacement: 1.8 Liters (1834 cc) Engine 2 Configuration: Inline 4-cylinder, SOHC Performance Horsepower Range: Typically 90-120 HP (varies by engine, emission controls, and specific market tuning) Torque Range: Typically 100-135 lb-ft (varies by engine and specific market tuning) Fuel System Fuel Delivery: Carbureted (early models/variants) or Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) (later models/variants). Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: Manual Transmission (e.g., 5-speed) likely standard on base models. Optional Transmission Type: Automatic Transmission (e.g., 3 or 4-speed) likely available as an option. Features Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) was the primary configuration for this model. 📐 Dimensions Exterior Body Styles: Typically offered as a 5-door Wagon or MPV. Length: Approx. 4400-4500 mm (estimate based on era and class) Width: Approx. 1700-1750 mm (estimate based on era and class) Height: Approx. 1550-1650 mm (estimate based on era and class) Weights Curb Weight: Approx. 1200-1400 kg (estimate based on engine and features) 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Crash Test Data: Limited data available for specific crash test ratings from this era; generally followed contemporary safety standards. Active Features Braking System: Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes (typical configuration). Passive Features Seatbelts: Standard three-point seatbelts likely for front occupants. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Audio System: Factory-installed AM/FM radio with cassette player was common. Options might include upgraded speakers or equalizers. Dashboard Features: Basic analog gauges for speed, RPM, fuel, and temperature. Warning lights for critical systems. Driver Assistance ABS: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may have been an optional feature on higher trim levels or later models. Cruise Control: Cruise control was likely an optional convenience feature. 🔧 Maintenance Service Intervals Oil Change...
Manual and automatic transmission service, clutch operation, driveshafts, differentials, and axle shafts.
Suspension:
Front and rear suspension components, shock absorbers, springs, bushings, alignment specifications.
Steering:
Steering gear, power steering system, tie rods, and steering wheel alignment.
Brakes:
Front and rear brake systems (disc and drum), master cylinder, brake lines, calipers, wheel cylinders, brake fluid specifications, and bleeding procedures.
Body panel repair, door mechanisms, glass replacement, interior trim removal and installation, chassis straightening.
Procedures Included
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance tasks, fluid changes, filter replacements, tune-ups, and inspections.
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic charts, symptom-based troubleshooting, and fault finding for various systems.
Repair:
Detailed step-by-step repair instructions for all major vehicle components.
Rebuilding:
Complete engine and transmission rebuilding procedures with specifications.
Diagnostics:
Systematic diagnostic approaches for electrical, mechanical, and fuel systems.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Factory-level detailed technical information, suitable for professional mechanics and advanced DIY enthusiasts.
Precision:
Includes torque specifications, clearances, measurements, and tolerances for critical components.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
File Type:
PDF
Searchability:
Likely text-searchable if scanned from an original electronic source, or OCR'd from print.
Print Quality
Quality:
Good quality, as stated in product description.
Binding Type
Binding:
N/A (Digital PDF format)
Paper Type
Paper:
N/A (Digital PDF format)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine 1 Code:
4G63
Engine 1 Displacement:
2.0 Liters (1997 cc)
Engine 1 Configuration:
Inline 4-cylinder, SOHC or DOHC (depending on specific variant within model years)
Engine 1 Bore X Stroke:
85.0 mm x 88.0 mm (typical for 4G63)
Secondary Engine
Engine 2 Code:
4G37
Engine 2 Displacement:
1.8 Liters (1834 cc)
Engine 2 Configuration:
Inline 4-cylinder, SOHC
Performance
Horsepower Range:
Typically 90-120 HP (varies by engine, emission controls, and specific market tuning)
Torque Range:
Typically 100-135 lb-ft (varies by engine and specific market tuning)
Fuel System
Fuel Delivery:
Carbureted (early models/variants) or Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) (later models/variants).
Fuel Type:
Unleaded Gasoline
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
Manual Transmission (e.g., 5-speed) likely standard on base models.
Optional
Transmission Type:
Automatic Transmission (e.g., 3 or 4-speed) likely available as an option.
Features
Drivetrain:
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) was the primary configuration for this model.
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Body Styles:
Typically offered as a 5-door Wagon or MPV.
Length:
Approx. 4400-4500 mm (estimate based on era and class)
Width:
Approx. 1700-1750 mm (estimate based on era and class)
Height:
Approx. 1550-1650 mm (estimate based on era and class)
Weights
Curb Weight:
Approx. 1200-1400 kg (estimate based on engine and features)
🛡️ Safety Features
Ratings
Crash Test Data:
Limited data available for specific crash test ratings from this era; generally followed contemporary safety standards.
Active Features
Braking System:
Front disc brakes, rear drum brakes (typical configuration).
Passive Features
Seatbelts:
Standard three-point seatbelts likely for front occupants.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Audio System:
Factory-installed AM/FM radio with cassette player was common. Options might include upgraded speakers or equalizers.
Dashboard Features:
Basic analog gauges for speed, RPM, fuel, and temperature. Warning lights for critical systems.
Driver Assistance
ABS:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) may have been an optional feature on higher trim levels or later models.
Cruise Control:
Cruise control was likely an optional convenience feature.
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 5,000-7,500 km or 3-6 months, depending on driving conditions and oil type used (refer to manual for exact specifications).
Air Filter Replacement:
Every 20,000-30,000 km or as needed based on inspection.
Spark Plug Replacement:
Every 30,000-50,000 km, depending on plug type and engine.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
API SG or SF, SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40 (typical for the era; manual will specify exact grade and capacity).
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based antifreeze, typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water. (Manual for specific type/capacity).
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4, as specified in the manual.
Transmission Fluid Type:
ATF Dexron II for automatic transmissions, Gear Oil GL-4 for manual transmissions (refer to manual for exact specifications and capacities).
Known Issues
Engine Wear:
Like many vehicles of this age, potential for worn piston rings, valve stem seals leading to oil consumption.
Cooling System Leaks:
Aging radiator, hoses, and water pump seals can lead to leaks.
Electrical Corrosion:
Corrosion in connectors and wiring harness, especially in humid climates.
Suspension Bushings:
Deterioration of rubber bushings in control arms and sway bars leading to noise and poor handling.
Exhaust System Corrosion:
Rust and corrosion on exhaust pipes, muffler, and catalytic converter.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Mitsubishi Automotive:
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has a long history of producing reliable and innovative vehicles, with a strong presence in various global markets.
Model Evolution
Nimbus Positioning:
The Nimbus was part of Mitsubishi's expansion into the MPV/wagon segment, aiming to offer a practical alternative to sedans and traditional station wagons.
Production
Production Start Year:
1983
Production End Year:
1992
Manufacturing Locations:
Primarily Japan, with potential for assembly in other global markets under license or direct export.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Model Specific Awards:
No widely publicized major awards for the Mitsubishi Nimbus specifically, but was generally regarded as a practical and reliable family vehicle within its segment.
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