I would still use the 4 pumo on the IX. That water pump bracket for the alternator is simply not needed. Just cut that leg off the bracket. This is whats done with early cars using evo IX heads and mivec. far more important to have a non spaced reliable water pump on any car.

 

That spacer soesn't look flat, hence for the grinding. The rtv is just plain a bad idea...

 

Hey thanks for info. good to know

 

Its flat, I think it was sucking it into the pump.

Jerry, I'll grab another Evo4 pump and try again. Maybe we had a misboxed one, I tried it after Marco told me and it didnt work.

 

Here is some info from a local Mitsubishi dealership parts division

"Hey Mike,
Evo 4-7 are the same - JC1300A069 a/m -M-6602A
Evo 8 is different - JC1300A065 a/m -M78A
Evo 9 is different again - JC1300A067 I have not aftermarket number for this one."

Does that help at all?

 

Hey JB, are you willing to tell us how you guys modify the waterpumps for the 2.4?

 

I have been running the MAP spacer with a brand new OEM pump/gaskets/hondabond coating for the last 4,000 miles with NO issues. Dry as a bone. I am a stickler about leaks and drips, hence the reason for the OEM gaskets and honda bond coating.
Dan

 

1300A069 is the part number I have gotten before which crosses the Outlander in the US and definitely does not work. I am wondering if there is another option possibly for the 4 or THERE WAS another option. I can tell you for a fact the A069 doesnt work, I sitll have that pump on my desk.

aaron