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Dunno - just standard!

On pretty standard tyres (265/75/16) in 5th at 100km/h the rev counter reads approx 2100-2200.

Feels about perfect for cruising.

P.S. Will swap my Pajero photo for one of my Patrol when I take one...

Ok, so just bought a 2003 GUIII DX wagon - the one with no flares.

It has a pretty tired looking alloy bull bar that I want to replace with a steel winch bar. There is a Nissan bar to fit the non-flared partol (so it doesn't stick out at either side) which nissan ask $1500 for. I think I might ...

After market ECU and cam upgrade possible/worthwhile then?

Yeah - I said it was a stupid question!

Just wanted some reassurance. Thanks for your input mate.

Yeah more or less (give or take 20K for 4.8, 19K for 4.5). The 4.8 has 190K vs 260K on the 4.5.

I'm upgrading from a $5K SWB Pajero so its a big step up in cash for me so just want to get it right - so appreciate your help!

Maybe sounds like a stupid question, but given the choice of a 2001 4.8L Manual and a 2001 4.5L Manual - both on dual fuel - similar mileage, which would you go for? Both as thirsty as the other? Both as reliable?

Early ones came with manuals. This is a 2001.

Didn't seem to different on gas or petrol. Just a slight glitch in the power as switched between them.

Engine seems to run real smooth.

Just test drove a 2001 4.8 manual with 190K on the clock. All seemed fine but have to say I was expecting a bit more low down grunt - my SWB 3.0L Pajero was much more sprightly on 33s.
Anyway, got back and noticed it was pissing fluid out the bottom - seemed to be coolant - checked under the hood ...

Thats more like it!
Diesel's the way forward for me (for my wallet anyway).

cheers

Jeeeeeesus.

Just sold my SWB Pajero wanting something bigger and better. Originally looking at 4.2L Diesel Patrol GU, but there ain't many around. Now I'm looking for 4.2 diesel Landcruiser, but seems might be more Petrol/Gas examples around?

Trying to get something around 1999-2000, around 200K on clock. To ...

Fantastic response - thanks!

I reckon from what you (both) say, a 4.2L diesel is the one to look out for.

Thanks again.

I've just sold my Mitsu Pajero SWB (on 33" MTs) in order to get myself a LWB Patrol.

I was looking at the 2.8L Diesel online, there are loads of them but then got warned off them by a mechanic. He said go for the 3.0 or 4.2, or 4.5 Petrol on gas.
I'd prefer a diesel though.

Is he correct? What ...

Yeah, plenty of juice. Wait few minutes, cools down then starts easily first time.

Temperature dependent? All looks good at the battery end.

My '91 3.0 petrol Pajero is having starting issues.

Just had the starter motor and battery replaced so it can't be those. Intermittent problem but have realised its when the car is warmed up, the car won't start when I turn the key. All the lights come on as usual and there's a nice big "click ...

You've convinved me - Alice and Darwin here I come!

What you say about the rubber bits might be why my suspension creaks all the time?

Same engine, broader question.

Mine has around 260,000 on the clock and is my daily drive (60kms/day). Seems to run fine, though its losing oil (oil leak onto the sump guard) but can't find from where without taking the whole thing out. But as you say - oil is cheap.

I don't have a lot of car ...

Sounds good. I just tried guiding the belt a little off the inside rim of the idler pulley with a screwdriver and it stopped squealing - will give the washer in the alternator a go - cheers!

Have had my 91 Paj in to sort this out but no success.
Belt squeels like hell till I put some lub on the ribs - all the pulleys look straight but it seems to be hard against the inside of one and towards the ouside of another. Squeeling stops once the engine heats up thoroughly (15mins driving).
Any ...

yeah thats what I thought (or had been told)...

Do I need to get them done now? What happens if I just sit on them for a bit - will they eventually give way? Is it something I can wait on - i'm mostly on road just now.

My 91 NH SWB has started producing a strong clicking noise from the front wheels when in 4WD and under load - what have I damaged, do I need to fix it in a hurry and how many $ ?!

cheers

20? 22? Jesus, how could you afford to run like that?

I get 13-14 in my '91 shortie with 33MTs - granted I drive like my grandmother to achieve this....

Just had a look at the 'upper' lights and they seem to have dummy lenses and no wiring where the indicators should go. Tisk.

crh wrote:I believe ADR's stipulate that the lights have to be seen from a certain angle. The spare wheel blocks the view so we are left with the bumper lights only.

Brilliant! Perfectly logical answer - well done!

So shouldn't be any problem (legally) with both sets wired up.

cheers

Sorry if this is a well answered question - haven't found any reference to it: Why are 4wds fitted with low level bumber mounted tail lights leaving the normal level tail lights pretty much redundant? Is it legal to have both sets working, and if so, is it very easy to wire up?
I only ask after ...

Yeah that sounds good - will change them this evening and see how I go.
Cheers

As an aside - feels like a brand new car now with the new *balanced* wheels!