Excellent content-thank you for the great info. I have a 95 SR that I bought new from Tim’s Mitsubishi in Prescott in 1995. I still drive it every day and I love it!
Not much about the '92-'93 at all. In addition to the RS there was a base model with a very limited range of options and with items like wind-up windows. They also sold mostly in solid colors without clearcoat that held up a lot better than the metallics. 3.0 12-valve (150 hp) is fine for most backroads work.
Great video. One point to clarify: the crankshaft bolt design was updated to eliminate problems with the bolt breaking off in the crankshaft, not backing out. If the crankshaft bolt works loose then it’s because the last person to do the timing belt service didn’t get it tightened properly.
Thanks for the excellent vid. I'm in South Africa and have a 2000 Gen2.5 with a 3.5 24DOHC. It came factory with the rear locker. Awesome car. Quite a thirsty beast though.
Mannn! Last night I was thinking about DM you for advises on how to buy a gen 2 and as Im just about buying one for me this next week or two, and your gen 2 buyers guide video just popped up on youtube as soon as I opened it this morning and it was like a WOW moment😂 Thanks man for this content, greetings from Dominicsn Republic🙏🏽
That may not be all it needs (usually isn't). I've always had to remove the mirror from the vehicle, remove that screw and take out the actual mirror glass. On the back of the mirror, there are two little hangers that hook over hooks in the frame when assembled. Those may well be broken. I use a hot glue gun to remedy that, quickly reassembling the mirror into the frame while the glue is still soft and then put the screw back in. No more wobbling.
I actually just bought myself a 97 3.5 dohc and drove it 100 kilometers, and the engine blew up currently fixing but it drove amazing and cant wait to drive it again
97 4M40 Diesel owner. No timing belt, turbo for elevation, 4.9, and 5 speed manual is why I went with one. They are also typically a lot lower mileage and better taken care of because they are coming from Japan.
Most tensioners prematurely fail due to improperly setting the preload. You need to follow the final measurement inspection for the tensioner after rotating the motor twice. If it does not extend 5mm from fully retracted, it is over-tightened and can fail early. Super easy to do and I see most do it when they post pics of broken tensioner tools.
One thing to keep an eye out in the US is the 2000 model looks just like the 98 & 99 but usually has the endeavor badge on the fender by the Montero badge and is a little different. I’ve found several 2000 winter packages that don’t have the rear locker. If you want the locker, double check 2000 models for the locker.
We love Mitsubishi and it's pajero, my brother own delica, my father own gen1 me the youngest son bought 1995 montero last week. And I love riding it. The sound and look is Head turner, the good thing about pajero the design never gets old and even copying by Rubicon and keeps the circular headlights. That's why it's impossible the pajeros gonna get old by design. The only problem with my montero is gulp gasoline alot like I'm driving 3 vehicles.
Love your channel and have been watching since you first appeared. I have a blue '95 SR (twin to the Hooptero) that I've owned for over 20 years. I still have the original adjustable shocks with about 115K miles on them (surprisingly still seem good) and I don't want to lose adjustability when I replace. I noticed you have the Koni's on there but in doing my own research I could never confirm with anyone if the xx56 and xxx57 were actually drop-in replacements for the old ones (reusing the actuators, of course). It looks like you got them to work? **EDIT** Actually I read the product description on the Koni's and I guess they're only adjustable off the truck, yes? Regardless, perhaps a video on the adjustable shocks, shock options, shock related tom-foolery would be good content? Thanks!
Morning from the UK 🇬🇧 Have you got any further with the rear bumper on the gen 3? Really need to do something with mine (maybe even full steel) just curious to see yours! Love the content, keep it coming!
@@car1916 Ah sorry I didn't see this earlier. Mine has been decent although came with a few issues normal for a 20 year old car. A lot of the bushings needed replacing, gearbox mounts, radiator was leaking, timing belt etc. Other than that it's all good. did you end up buying it?
Hey brian a few things: 94' being a changeover year, could also come with the 12v which is non interference. That said, they werent common...mainly early production months. Also, the sunroof came standard on the SR ...the LS it was optional and not common, until 97'. Dead tach can also be a failing PTU. The 94-96 LS could also be optioned with ABS. The 97 had the 2.5 interior (including heated seats) and powetrain. Heated seats could be found in late month production 96' Also, i think its time to flush your brake fluid 😁
Hi, I'm in PR, prety much us territory yet I have a 98, blister fender with factory 3.0l 24v and factory 4.88 gears. I have the aitozone app and noticed they actualy added puerto ricp vertion on the options so I can find the right parta for it, before that I had to look for a 96 year model to find the right parta there...
I have a 2000 Montero. Imported from Puerto Rico. I’m going to assume that it’s a built to market product imported from Japan to PR. It appears to be a based model, cloth, auto, no leather or sun roof with jump seats in the back. If you have anymore info on the Puerto Rico versions, please let me know thanks!
Excellent content-thank you for the great info. I have a 95 SR that I bought new from Tim’s Mitsubishi in Prescott in 1995. I still drive it every day and I love it!
Not much about the '92-'93 at all. In addition to the RS there was a base model with a very limited range of options and with items like wind-up windows. They also sold mostly in solid colors without clearcoat that held up a lot better than the metallics. 3.0 12-valve (150 hp) is fine for most backroads work.
I have seen more than a couple Mitsubishis that came from that dealership (I live in Apache Junction, AZ).
Great video. One point to clarify: the crankshaft bolt design was updated to eliminate problems with the bolt breaking off in the crankshaft, not backing out. If the crankshaft bolt works loose then it’s because the last person to do the timing belt service didn’t get it tightened properly.
Interesting.. I’ve always hear people talk about theirs baking out, but I suppose both are an issue worth fixing!
Thanks for the excellent vid. I'm in South Africa and have a 2000 Gen2.5 with a 3.5 24DOHC. It came factory with the rear locker. Awesome car. Quite a thirsty beast though.
Mannn! Last night I was thinking about DM you for advises on how to buy a gen 2 and as Im just about buying one for me this next week or two, and your gen 2 buyers guide video just popped up on youtube as soon as I opened it this morning and it was like a WOW moment😂
Thanks man for this content, greetings from Dominicsn Republic🙏🏽
Montona Montero, thank you for all the great information. I'm also a montero enthusiast - got a 97 SR.
Same here. Bought it in 98 with 10,000 on it and it now has 270,000 and going strong!
Good video Brian. My 1994 SR came with cloth seats, but its built like a tank!
You are a hero
Great video! I didn’t know about the mirror adjustment screw.
That may not be all it needs (usually isn't). I've always had to remove the mirror from the vehicle, remove that screw and take out the actual mirror glass. On the back of the mirror, there are two little hangers that hook over hooks in the frame when assembled. Those may well be broken. I use a hot glue gun to remedy that, quickly reassembling the mirror into the frame while the glue is still soft and then put the screw back in. No more wobbling.
I actually just bought myself a 97 3.5 dohc and drove it 100 kilometers, and the engine blew up currently fixing but it drove amazing and cant wait to drive it again
Should have checked the maintenance history before taking it on a long drive.
Sounds like you lost a timing belt.
@@dmonmilk9376 so sorry to hear that man! Hopefully you can get it running again soon!
97 4M40 Diesel owner.
No timing belt, turbo for elevation, 4.9, and 5 speed manual is why I went with one.
They are also typically a lot lower mileage and better taken care of because they are coming from Japan.
I also need to know where you are sourcing new adjustable shocks….
And the 4M40 has a timing CHAIN (as opposed to a belt)
HE'S BACK 🙏🏽
Most tensioners prematurely fail due to improperly setting the preload. You need to follow the final measurement inspection for the tensioner after rotating the motor twice. If it does not extend 5mm from fully retracted, it is over-tightened and can fail early. Super easy to do and I see most do it when they post pics of broken tensioner tools.
It’s true. I have a whole video about doing a timing belt where I cover the right way to do it
Great info!! thanks!
One thing to keep an eye out in the US is the 2000 model looks just like the 98 & 99 but usually has the endeavor badge on the fender by the Montero badge and is a little different.
I’ve found several 2000 winter packages that don’t have the rear locker. If you want the locker, double check 2000 models for the locker.
We love Mitsubishi and it's pajero, my brother own delica, my father own gen1 me the youngest son bought 1995 montero last week. And I love riding it. The sound and look is Head turner, the good thing about pajero the design never gets old and even copying by Rubicon and keeps the circular headlights. That's why it's impossible the pajeros gonna get old by design. The only problem with my montero is gulp gasoline alot like I'm driving 3 vehicles.
Love your channel and have been watching since you first appeared. I have a blue '95 SR (twin to the Hooptero) that I've owned for over 20 years. I still have the original adjustable shocks with about 115K miles on them (surprisingly still seem good) and I don't want to lose adjustability when I replace. I noticed you have the Koni's on there but in doing my own research I could never confirm with anyone if the xx56 and xxx57 were actually drop-in replacements for the old ones (reusing the actuators, of course). It looks like you got them to work? **EDIT** Actually I read the product description on the Koni's and I guess they're only adjustable off the truck, yes? Regardless, perhaps a video on the adjustable shocks, shock options, shock related tom-foolery would be good content? Thanks!
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I've seen a 94/95 SR with cloth seats. It's all over the place.
Morning from the UK 🇬🇧
Have you got any further with the rear bumper on the gen 3? Really need to do something with mine (maybe even full steel) just curious to see yours!
Love the content, keep it coming!
Enjoying your chanel. I own a 2000 Gen 2 NL escape!
Hey man, I'm going to have a look at one this weekend to potentially buy, same 2000 escape, how have you found it? Any major services needed doing?
@@car1916 Ah sorry I didn't see this earlier. Mine has been decent although came with a few issues normal for a 20 year old car. A lot of the bushings needed replacing, gearbox mounts, radiator was leaking, timing belt etc. Other than that it's all good. did you end up buying it?
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Hey brian a few things:
94' being a changeover year, could also come with the 12v which is non interference. That said, they werent common...mainly early production months.
Also, the sunroof came standard on the SR ...the LS it was optional and not common, until 97'.
Dead tach can also be a failing PTU.
The 94-96 LS could also be optioned with ABS.
The 97 had the 2.5 interior (including heated seats) and powetrain.
Heated seats could be found in late month production 96'
Also, i think its time to flush your brake fluid 😁
Haha yeah this is exactly what I mean, there were so many different options! I appreciate the insight!
Do you have a fb or way to communicate if we have some questions on a 05 montero thats having transmission issues @@montanamontero
In Australia i own a 1991 nh pajero, gls model, 3.0l v6 sohc, has factory rear locker too
Hi, I'm in PR, prety much us territory yet I have a 98, blister fender with factory 3.0l 24v and factory 4.88 gears. I have the aitozone app and noticed they actualy added puerto ricp vertion on the options so I can find the right parta for it, before that I had to look for a 96 year model to find the right parta there...
literally every common problem you mentioned my 95 gen 2 has lol from wobbly mirrors, no tac, burning oil all that
I have a 2000 Montero. Imported from Puerto Rico. I’m going to assume that it’s a built to market product imported from Japan to PR. It appears to be a based model, cloth, auto, no leather or sun roof with jump seats in the back. If you have anymore info on the Puerto Rico versions, please let me know thanks!
Do the 96 DOHC have butterfly valve issues like the other Trucks?
What is the RS package?