The 4G64 is one of those engines that quietly does a lot of work. It has hauled people in Delica vans, carried loads in L200 pickups, pulled Pajeros up mountain tracks and lifted pallets in warehouses on thousands of forklifts. It is not glamorous, but it is tough, simple and everywhere. When one finally wears out, the easiest fix is usually a good Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale that bolts straight back in.
That is what we supply. We sell tested, fairly used 4G64 engines and ship them worldwide to vehicle owners, fleet operators, forklift companies, workshops and importers. You get photos of the real engine, a written quote, a warranty and a fit check against your VIN, chassis code or forklift serial before you pay.
Want a price? Send your details through our contact page or call +1 (209) 733-0882. You can browse our Mitsubishi engines or go straight to the Mitsubishi 4G64 Engine for Sale product page to see the price.
This guide covers the 4G64 specs, its different versions, which vehicles and machines use it, the common faults, seven tips for buying a Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale and how to fit it and keep it running.
What Is the Mitsubishi 4G64?
The 4G64 is the 2.4 litre engine in Mitsubishi’s Sirius engine family, the same family as the famous 4G63 turbo from the Lancer Evolution. It is an inline four with a cast iron block, an aluminium head and twin balance shafts to keep a big four-cylinder smooth.
Mitsubishi built it from the 1980s into the 2000s, starting with simple 8-valve versions and moving on to 16-valve and fuel injected engines. Versions were also made under licence and by Mitsubishi partners in other countries, which is one reason you find the 4G64 in so many places.
Its biggest strengths are that it is easy to work on, parts are cheap and easy to find, and it puts up with hard use. That is why a Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale is a steady request from van owners, farmers, fleet managers and forklift operators all over the world.
Mitsubishi 4G64 Engine Specifications
These are the core numbers. Power and some details change between versions, so we always confirm which Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale suits your vehicle before quoting.
| Layout | Inline four-cylinder, petrol |
| Displacement | 2,351 cc (2.4 litre) |
| Bore x stroke | 86.5 mm x 100 mm |
| Block | Cast iron, with twin balance shafts |
| Head | Aluminium |
| Valvetrain | SOHC 8-valve, SOHC 16-valve or DOHC 16-valve |
| Fuel system | Carburettor on early engines, multi-point injection on most, GDI on some |
| Power | About 110 to 155 hp, depending on version |
| Torque | About 190 to 220 Nm |
| Timing drive | Toothed belt, plus a separate balance shaft belt |
| Interference | 16-valve engines are interference, the 8-valve is not |
| Oil capacity | About 4 to 4.5 litres |
The 4G64 Versions
SOHC 8-valve
The older engine, found in Delica vans, L200 pickups and early Pajeros. It came with a carburettor or simple fuel injection. It is a non-interference design, so a snapped timing belt usually does not bend valves. Very tough and very easy to fix.
SOHC 16-valve
The most common fuel injected version, used in Galants, Eclipses, Chariots, Space Wagons and later pickups. This is the Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale we ship most often, and it is what our product page price is based on.
DOHC 16-valve
Found in some vans and Japanese market cars. It revs more freely and makes more top-end power.
GDI
Direct injection versions from some Japanese models. They need the matching computer and high-pressure fuel system, so they are not a simple swap for an MPI engine.
Industrial versions
Forklift and industrial 4G64 engines usually run on LPG or petrol and use different accessories, which we cover below.
Read the engine code on your old block, or send us your VIN, and we will match the right Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale.
Vehicles and Machines That Use the 4G64
- Mitsubishi Delica, L300, Space Gear and L400 vans
- Mitsubishi L200, Strada and Triton with the 2.4 petrol
- Mitsubishi Pajero and Montero 2.4 petrol
- Mitsubishi Galant and Eterna
- Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4, about 1999 to 2005
- Mitsubishi Chariot, Space Wagon and RVR
- Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus coupes with the 2.4, about 2001 to 2005
- Forklifts and other industrial machines, often on LPG
- Licensed and partner-built versions in vehicles from other brands
There are front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive layouts with different sumps, mounts and bellhousings. A Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale from a Galant will not drop straight into a Delica without changes. Matching by VIN or chassis code avoids that problem.
Why 4G64 Engines Fail
The 4G64 does not usually wear out on its own. The engines we see being replaced died for the usual reasons:
- Belt failure. The balance shaft belt snaps, gets tangled in the timing belt and takes the engine with it.
- Overheating from a blocked radiator or failed water pump, often on hard-working vans and forklifts.
- Dust. Forklifts and farm vehicles with poor air filters suck dirt into the engine and wear the rings and bores.
- Missed oil changes, leading to sludge, worn lifters and bearing damage.
Before you fit a Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale, find out which of these killed the old one, and fix it.
Common 4G64 Problems in Detail
Balance shaft belt
This small belt drives the balance shafts. If it breaks, it can get pulled into the timing belt drive and cause the timing belt to jump or snap. On any Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale with no records, change both belts together. Some owners remove the balance shafts altogether, but that adds vibration and we do not recommend it for most uses.
Timing belt
Change it about every 60,000 miles or as the service book says. On 16-valve engines a snapped belt bends valves.
Lifter tick
Hydraulic lifters can tick on start-up, especially with old oil or the wrong grade. Fresh oil often cures it.
Head gasket
Usually only fails after overheating.
Oil leaks
Cam seals, crank seals and the valve cover gasket can weep with age. All cheap to fix while the engine is out.
Idle and throttle problems
Carbon in the throttle body and a dirty idle control valve cause rough idle and stalling. A good clean usually fixes it.
None of this is unusual for an engine of this age. It is just what to plan for when you buy a Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale.
Notes for Forklift and Fleet Owners
A big share of our 4G64 enquiries come from forklift owners. Many forklifts run the 4G64 on LPG or petrol, and the core engine is often the same as the car engine. What changes is everything bolted to it: the water pump, fan, governor, fuel system, sump and sometimes the flywheel housing.
Send us the forklift make, model and serial number. We will match the right Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale, or supply a long block you can move your own industrial parts onto. For fleets, we can quote several engines at once and ship them together, which keeps downtime and freight costs down.
One tip from experience: check the air intake system on every forklift before fitting a new engine. A cracked intake hose or a missing filter seal in a dusty yard will wear out a fresh engine far faster than any amount of hard work.
7 Proven Tips Before You Buy a Mitsubishi 4G64 Engine for Sale
1. Match the version and layout
8-valve or 16-valve, MPI or GDI, front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive, car or industrial. Get it confirmed in writing.
2. Ask for compression numbers
All four cylinders should read close to each other. A low cylinder means a valve, ring or gasket problem.
3. Ask about the belts
Find out if the timing and balance shaft belts have been changed. If nobody knows, plan to change both.
4. Check the oil and coolant
Milky oil or oil in the coolant are red flags. So is heavy sludge.
5. Ask what it came out of
A Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale from a family Galant has lived a different life to one from a warehouse forklift. Mileage or hours tell you a lot.
6. Insist on real photos
Pictures of the actual engine, from every side, not a catalogue image.
7. Get the warranty in writing
Know what it covers, how long it lasts and what you need to do to keep it valid.
How We Test Every Mitsubishi 4G64 Engine for Sale
- Record the engine code, mileage or hours and donor vehicle where known
- Compression test on all four cylinders
- Check oil and coolant for mixing and sludge
- Check the timing belt and balance shaft belt
- Turn the engine over by hand and listen for lifter tick or knocks
- Photograph the engine from every side
- Drain, cap and pack for shipping
More on our process in our guide to tested used engines.
What Comes With the Engine
A complete engine normally includes the block and head, balance shafts, timing and balance belts, intake manifold, throttle body, fuel rail, injectors, distributor or coils, oil pan and oil pump. Alternators, starters and wiring vary. A long block is the core only and suits you if your own bolt-on parts are good. Your quote lists exactly what comes with your Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale.
Mitsubishi 4G64 Engine Price: What Affects It
The current price is on our Mitsubishi 4G64 product page. That price is for a complete, fairly used SOHC 16-valve engine. The final number depends on:
- The version and layout
- Mileage or hours
- Complete engine or long block
- Extra parts included
- Shipping method and destination
A Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale is one of the more affordable engines we offer, but still budget for belts, a water pump, seals and labour. Our replacement engine cost guide helps you plan the whole job.
Used, Rebuilt or Remanufactured?
A rebuild of your own engine can work if the block is sound. A remanufactured engine costs the most. A tested used engine is the quickest and cheapest option, which matters a lot when a work van or forklift is off the job. Our guide to remanufactured vs rebuilt engines explains the difference. For most owners, a good Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale is the sensible way back to work.
Fitting Tips From the Workshop
- Find out why the old engine failed and fix the cause.
- Fit a new timing belt, balance shaft belt and tensioners unless they were just done.
- Fit a new water pump and thermostat.
- Fit new cam and crank seals while the front of the engine is open.
- Clean the throttle body and idle control valve.
- Check the radiator, and on forklifts, the whole air intake system.
- Use the right oil grade and fill to the correct level before the first start.
Most workshops know this engine well and can fit a Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale in a day.
First Start and Break-In
Once the Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale is in, disable the fuel pump or ignition and crank for a few seconds to build oil pressure. Start the engine, let it idle and check for leaks. A little lifter tick for the first minute is normal on a stored engine and should fade as oil reaches the lifters. Bring it to temperature and bleed the cooling system.
Drive or run it gently for the first few hundred miles or hours. Change the oil and filter early, then follow the normal service schedule.
Keeping Your 4G64 Healthy
- Change the oil on time, sooner in dusty or stop-start work.
- Change both belts together and on schedule.
- Keep the coolant fresh and the radiator clean.
- Check air filters often, especially on forklifts and farm vehicles.
- Fix leaks and rough idle early.
With this basic care, a Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale from us will keep working for years.
Signs Your 4G64 Needs Replacing
- A snapped timing or balance belt with bent valves
- A knock from the bottom end
- Coolant in the oil after overheating
- Low compression on one or more cylinders
- Heavy oil burning and blue smoke
Send us the symptoms and we will tell you straight whether a Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale is the right fix or whether a repair would do.
4G64 vs 4G63 vs 4G69
People mix these up all the time. The 4G63 is the 2.0 litre sister engine, best known in turbo form in the Lancer Evolution and Galant VR-4. The 4G69 is a later 2.4 with MIVEC variable valve timing, used in the Outlander, Lancer and Grandis. The 4G64 sits between them: same displacement as the 4G69 but an older, simpler design. Some builders put a 4G64 bottom end under a 4G63 head for more displacement. For a straight replacement, though, stick with what your vehicle came with. We also sell the Mitsubishi 4G63T if that is what you need.
Notes for Delica and Van Owners
Delica, L300 and Space Gear vans are loved for their space and their go-anywhere four-wheel drive versions, and many of them are still working hard as family wagons, campers and small business vans. The 4G64 in these vans is mounted under the front seats, which makes engine access tight and cooling a little more critical. Before you fit a Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale to a van, check the radiator, the fan clutch and the long coolant hoses that run to the front. Replace any that are soft or cracked. Many van owners also fit a new engine mount set at the same time, because the old rubber is usually tired.
Notes for L200, Triton and Pajero Owners
The 2.4 petrol L200, Strada, Triton and Pajero often work on farms, building sites and rough roads. That means dust, heat and heavy loads. Check the air filter housing seals, the intake hose and the radiator fins before the new engine goes in. If the vehicle tows, consider a slightly earlier oil change interval. A Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale fitted with these checks done will handle working life well.
LPG and Dual-Fuel Setups
The 4G64 runs well on LPG, which is why forklift makers like it, and many vans and pickups in some markets are converted to dual fuel. If your vehicle runs on LPG, tell us. We can supply a long block so you can move your existing LPG parts across, and we will point out anything on the engine that suits gas use. Keep the valve clearances and spark plugs in good order on gas engines, as LPG burns hotter and is harder on valves. Any Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale going onto LPG should have a healthy cooling system and fresh plugs from day one.
For Workshops and Importers
We can quote several engines at once and ship them together to cut freight costs. Trade buyers often pair a Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale with 4G63, 4D56 and 4M40 engines for the same markets. Every engine is labelled with its code and quote reference, with photos and test notes you can hand to your own customers.
Worldwide Shipping
We ship to North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, by sea or air. Every Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale is drained, capped, strapped down and packed on a pallet or in a crate, then shipped with tracking and export paperwork. Our shipping policy has the details.
How to Order
- Send your VIN, chassis code or forklift serial through the contact page or call +1 (209) 733-0882.
- We confirm the right engine and send photos.
- You get a written quote with engine, parts and shipping listed separately.
- You pay by bank transfer, the only payment method we accept. See our billing terms.
- We ship with tracking and send the documents.
New to buying engines online? Read how to buy a used engine online.
Warranty and Returns
Every Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale we ship comes with a written warranty, with the terms on your quote. See our used engine warranty page and our refund and returns policy.
Why Buy From NJ Global Auto Parts
We check every engine ourselves, match it to your vehicle or machine, send photos of the real engine and tell you about anything we find. We work with private owners, fleets, forklift companies and workshops, and ship worldwide every week. If something is not right with an engine, we would rather tell you before it ships than argue about it afterwards. That is how we have kept customers coming back for engine after engine. Learn more about us.
More Mitsubishi Engines
Read our guides to the Mitsubishi 4G63T, the Mitsubishi 6G72 V6, the Mitsubishi 4M40 and the Mitsubishi 4M41, or shop the Mitsubishi 4B11T. We also sell the Subaru EJ25 and the Honda J35A.
Quick Summary
The 4G64 is a simple, tough engine that keeps vans, pickups and forklifts working. Match the version and layout, change both belts, fix the cooling and air intake, and keep the oil fresh. Do that with a tested Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale and you can expect many more years of work from it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find a Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale with a warranty?
Right here. Every engine we ship comes with a written warranty, with the terms on your quote.
Will a car engine fit my forklift?
The core is often the same, but accessories differ. Send the forklift serial and we will match it.
Is the 4G64 an interference engine?
The 16-valve versions are. The 8-valve is not.
Should I remove the balance shafts?
For most road vehicles and forklifts, no. Just change the balance shaft belt on time.
Do you sell LPG forklift versions?
Yes, when we have them, or a long block you can fit your own LPG parts to.
Do you ship worldwide?
Yes, by sea or air with tracking.
How do I pay?
Bank transfer only. Details come with your quote.
Get Back to Work
If your van, pickup or forklift is down with a tired 2.4, it does not need to stay that way. Send us your VIN or serial and we will confirm the match, send photos and give you a clear price on a tested Mitsubishi 4G64 engine for sale, delivered wherever you are.