I work in the motor trade and still see a lot of older L200's, there's nothing wrong with the engines really aside from the more modern common rail units feel more powerful compared with these earlier DI's. Reliability is decent all-round, less fuel system management components to go wrong, and the drivetrains are pretty tough on these trucks. I've not heard of the phrase 'engine like butter' but it doesn't sound good, I should point out for anyone else though it's a forged bottom end in a fairly lazy state of tune (many versions 113bhp in the 2.5 TD, but will comfortably take a remap if you wanted a bit more). They're never going to be super powerful, quick, or efficient by modern standards whatever you try and do. Age related stuff you'll get by now sure (they can leak oil from a couple places behind the cylinder head, half moon gasket usually or an oil feed union close it). But the engine itself? Pretty reliable in my experience, really the only way you can break one of these trucks is to not maintain it for long periods of time. So just my two pence worth but in my mind it's not a balanced review on the K74. They're just getting older now so have been surpassed over the years by more modern rivals, and the very last of these being at least 15 years old now yet still plenty on the road. Oldie but a goodie I would say.
I bought one new 2006 work it hard for 14 years towing diggers trailers always over weight no problems a couple of pipes perished but was lucky to catch them in time so didn't over heat I can honestly say it was a good truck and is still working now.
I bought mine exactly one year ago and it’s been faultless. Was advised not to neglect the cooling system. Keep it topped otherwise they can blow a head gasket. The K74’s are the best model of the L200. Not just my opinion but of every mechanic I’ve spoken to.
I bought a 2003 Warrior this morning here in west of Ireland for €2200, bit of rust at corner of the wings but everything works, I hope its like you said "rough ones that are brilliant" I owned a very rusty base spec one before, and she pulled the ifor williams with mini digger all day every day to 298,000 miles and is still going strong! I just always wanted a Warrior...
Well here in South Africa. It's referred to as the Mitsubishi Colt Rodeo. We have two engine varients. The 2.8 Tdi and the 3000i v6. Many complain about the 2.8 Tdi being sluggish and not fuel efficient. My opinion: well if you compare it to modern diesels - yes. But if you compare it to the diesels of that erra then it's good. Very good. Then there's the v6. A beast of an engine. Powerful and bullet proof. Modern SUV's, Hilux's and Isuzu's can't keep up with me on the road. This engine just doesn't care if it laden or unladen. It just goes. I've had my v6 for 2 years now.
Very good video. When buying a used vehicle with ABS make sure the ABS light comes on momentarily then goes out when starting the ignition. Some unscrupulous people remove the ABS bulb from the instrument cluster to cover up ABS faults. The Mitsubishi L200 K74 pick up fitted with ABS has a very badly designed front wheel sensor and ring which is external and not internal like later models. All it takes is a few specs of dirt to stick to the front abs wheel sensor and the ABS will be rendered useless. Fault codes should be stored if you can find a scan tool which can read them. These front Mitsubishi L200 K74 ABS wheel sensors are so magnetic I can even pick up my vice grips with one of these sensors. So any specs of rust are instantly attracted to them . They are also very difficult to clean and can snap off when trying to remove them . The only way to get the brakes working correctly is to convert this to the Mitsubishi L200 K74 system without ABS brakes which uses a load sensing valve on the rear axle. Check government legislation before doing this conversion.
@@Jac7968 Theyre actually a pretty underated 4x4 bang for buck, aside from being spring under axle in the rear which hinders clearance they come with some pretty strong components, 4wd models have a 9inch rear diff, all come standard lsd, theyre geared very well for offroad, anywhere from 4.62, 4.636 upto 4.9 and even 5.11, good 4x4 drivetrains with manual transfer case, v5mt1 gearboxes (which came on v6 and some diesel models but not all l200s and tritons) were built by mitsubishi truck division have very strong internals and are housed in a cast iron carrier and case, others built by passenger car division would be your v5m21, v5m31 are much weaker and aluminium . Factory turbo 4d56 engines have forged steel and nitrided crankshafts and forged connecting rods, oil squirters for the pistons and cylinder walls, flycut pistons, a reliable mechanical ve pump. Interchangeable parts with pajeros, monteros, shoguns,which have even stronger drivetrains.
@@c.h1645 I agree they are strong and capable truck especially for the prices a K74 would go for these days. I never felt with the L200's that Mitsubishi skimped on the design or quality of components on these, always seemed pretty solid and well made to me. I've never owned one but first time I remember working on one I remember being fairly impressed.
As a weekend toy its perfect. But I used it daily as well for a month ... sold it for a range rover lol If I was to get a truck again ide try and get a newish ford ranger or a decent navar
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I work in the motor trade and still see a lot of older L200's, there's nothing wrong with the engines really aside from the more modern common rail units feel more powerful compared with these earlier DI's. Reliability is decent all-round, less fuel system management components to go wrong, and the drivetrains are pretty tough on these trucks. I've not heard of the phrase 'engine like butter' but it doesn't sound good, I should point out for anyone else though it's a forged bottom end in a fairly lazy state of tune (many versions 113bhp in the 2.5 TD, but will comfortably take a remap if you wanted a bit more). They're never going to be super powerful, quick, or efficient by modern standards whatever you try and do. Age related stuff you'll get by now sure (they can leak oil from a couple places behind the cylinder head, half moon gasket usually or an oil feed union close it). But the engine itself? Pretty reliable in my experience, really the only way you can break one of these trucks is to not maintain it for long periods of time.
So just my two pence worth but in my mind it's not a balanced review on the K74. They're just getting older now so have been surpassed over the years by more modern rivals, and the very last of these being at least 15 years old now yet still plenty on the road. Oldie but a goodie I would say.
I bought one new 2006 work it hard for 14 years towing diggers trailers always over weight no problems a couple of pipes perished but was lucky to catch them in time so didn't over heat I can honestly say it was a good truck and is still working now.
I bought mine exactly one year ago and it’s been faultless. Was advised not to neglect the cooling system. Keep it topped otherwise they can blow a head gasket. The K74’s are the best model of the L200. Not just my opinion but of every mechanic I’ve spoken to.
I bought a 2003 Warrior this morning here in west of Ireland for €2200, bit of rust at corner of the wings but everything works, I hope its like you said "rough ones that are brilliant" I owned a very rusty base spec one before, and she pulled the ifor williams with mini digger all day every day to 298,000 miles and is still going strong! I just always wanted a Warrior...
Well here in South Africa. It's referred to as the Mitsubishi Colt Rodeo. We have two engine varients.
The 2.8 Tdi and the 3000i v6.
Many complain about the 2.8 Tdi being sluggish and not fuel efficient. My opinion: well if you compare it to modern diesels - yes. But if you compare it to the diesels of that erra then it's good. Very good.
Then there's the v6. A beast of an engine. Powerful and bullet proof. Modern SUV's, Hilux's and Isuzu's can't keep up with me on the road. This engine just doesn't care if it laden or unladen. It just goes.
I've had my v6 for 2 years now.
Very good video. When buying a used vehicle with ABS make sure the ABS light comes on momentarily then goes out when starting the ignition. Some unscrupulous people remove the ABS bulb from the instrument cluster to cover up ABS faults. The Mitsubishi L200 K74 pick up fitted with ABS has a very badly designed front wheel sensor and ring which is external and not internal like later models. All it takes is a few specs of dirt to stick to the front abs wheel sensor and the ABS will be rendered useless. Fault codes should be stored if you can find a scan tool which can read them. These front Mitsubishi L200 K74 ABS wheel sensors are so magnetic I can even pick up my vice grips with one of these sensors. So any specs of rust are instantly attracted to them . They are also very difficult to clean and can snap off when trying to remove them . The only way to get the brakes working correctly is to convert this to the Mitsubishi L200 K74 system without ABS brakes which uses a load sensing valve on the rear axle. Check government legislation before doing this conversion.
Езжу на такой с 2006 года, очень доволен)
These are good trucks if you know what to look for and maintain them regularly
I just commented above at length but really you've managed it in one line, this is spot on.
@@eradeziel did you see my other comment on this video, it was a reply to someone. It backs up what you stated
@@c.h1645 Found it.
What do I look for, in perticular?? (I own one and like it, but I´m no mechanic)
@@krimoll honestly theres too much to explain. A simple toolkit will go a long way. Theyre easy to work on.
I'm looking at buying a 2012 l200 auto tomorrow and things I should look for it's done 100k
Did a great job for your first vid!
Would also like to know how much new engine was. Thinking of buying one myself
Referb engine runs around 4K installed
What's the tax like plz and the milage with a full tank
What are the compatible other models when spares are concerned? (Mechanical parts)
I believe the mitsubishi montero sport/challenger/nativa since they share the chassis
Im off to truck monkey next week, looks a good company!
i have a 07 plate warrior l200 mitsubishi its done 152000 miles judt love it❤ its faultless they cost 50 k brand new ,and fortune to run😂😮
When you say engine like butter... you mean as in power wise its weak or in terms of reliability?
Imma bout to buy one.
Both, very underpowered and unreliable. Smart trucks just that's it
@@carguyvlogs9764 ohh, what tends to break?
@@Jac7968 Theyre actually a pretty underated 4x4 bang for buck, aside from being spring under axle in the rear which hinders clearance they come with some pretty strong components, 4wd models have a 9inch rear diff, all come standard lsd, theyre geared very well for offroad, anywhere from 4.62, 4.636 upto 4.9 and even 5.11, good 4x4 drivetrains with manual transfer case, v5mt1 gearboxes (which came on v6 and some diesel models but not all l200s and tritons) were built by mitsubishi truck division have very strong internals and are housed in a cast iron carrier and case, others built by passenger car division would be your v5m21, v5m31 are much weaker and aluminium . Factory turbo 4d56 engines have forged steel and nitrided crankshafts and forged connecting rods, oil squirters for the pistons and cylinder walls, flycut pistons, a reliable mechanical ve pump. Interchangeable parts with pajeros, monteros, shoguns,which have even stronger drivetrains.
@@c.h1645 I agree they are strong and capable truck especially for the prices a K74 would go for these days. I never felt with the L200's that Mitsubishi skimped on the design or quality of components on these, always seemed pretty solid and well made to me. I've never owned one but first time I remember working on one I remember being fairly impressed.
@@eradeziel i own a k34 turbo diesel 4x4
I am thinking of picking one of these up as a MTB vehicle, how do you rate it? I spotted the bike stand in the back
As a weekend toy its perfect. But I used it daily as well for a month ... sold it for a range rover lol
If I was to get a truck again ide try and get a newish ford ranger or a decent navar
@@carguyvlogs9764 how is the bull bar mounted?
@@cockneyherbert5123 forget the bull bar honestly, it's not welded properly, just screwed on and very soft, not a proper bull bar by any means
I've had mine 10 years now and still like driveing longest I've had a vehicle
Hello there, can you please tell the fuel consumption or fuel average per litre of L200?
Nice video thanks 👊🏽👍🏾
How much u pay for engine and fitting ? Cheers
Contact truck money near diss he will help you.
Contact truck money near diss he will help you. He does used and rebuilds and brand new like what I had. Couple of grand it cost