My new Pajero

[Thomas101]

Gday guys,

I'm new to the forums and 4wdriving in general. Mate got me hooked a couple of months back and now I've bought a '93 NJ LWB Pajero. Its a 2.8TD with practically stock everything, apart from bullbar, tow bar and some Silverstone MT-117 Sports tyres. Unfortunately though, the tyres are getting fairly warn. Its done 313k kms, but still looks in good nick.

Just god a few questions that I'm hoping you guys could answer. Firstly, the Oil pressure gauge hardly moves, is this normal? I did an oil change so its full of oil, but still goes no where near the 1/4 marker of the gauge.

Secondly if you had $1,000 to spend on it, what would you buy? I was thinking maybe a suspension upgrade and possibly suspension lift. But as I'm not too serious yet, maybe i should wait. I was also thinking a UHF or giving it the mechanic and asking him to do a couple of things. I don't know when the timing belt was last done. The handbrake doesn't hold the car on anything over about 10 degrees and the rear door lock is very temperamental.

So what do you guys think?

Here is a pic by the way.


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[cookie monster]

Firstly, welcome to Outer Limits and congrats on buying a Paj.

The oil pressure gauge problem is a common one ! Its probably the sender unit mounted to the side of the block under the intercooler(RHS). Most people encounter this problem. Mine no longer works so I am going to buy the std oil pressure sender(as the gauge senders are at least $90) and use the light on the dash to tell me low oil pressure.
As std the light on the dash does not work ! You have to rely on the pressure gauge !

On the $1000 front, if you are planning on towing with the vehicle, I would spend your $ on a 2.5" straight through exhaust system. Use a single muffler and 2.5" from turbo back.
Then get the car on the dyno, adjust turbo boost pressure to std(12psi) or slightly above.
This will transform the way the car drives and give you enough power for towing.
Any monies left over and you could get the mechanic to check tappet clearances, timing CHAIN (no belts here) condition etc.

cookie monster

[HotAe92]

Mine no longer works so I am going to buy the std oil pressure sender(as the gauge senders are at least $90) and use the light on the dash to tell me low oil pressure.
As std the light on the dash does not work ! You have to rely on the pressure gauge !

Eek! I didn't know that! Cookie can you post up some pics of the install, how to do it and part no.s when you eventually get around to doing it.

Sorry for the hijack!

Cheers,
Jayden

[-Scott-]

Start with cookie monster's recommendations. I don't know about the 2.8, but I've replaced a few timing chains on Mitsu 4 cylinders by removing the rocker cover, finding the link, splicing in the new timing chain and turning the engine by hand to wind the old chain out and the new chain in. Be VERY careful to not let the chain EVER disengage from the cam sprocket, and DO NOT let anything fall into the sump - or you're pulling the timing cover off. But, if you take it slow and steady it's a very straight-forward job.

Suspension wise, don't bother with new torsion bars until you're about to fit a winch. They can be "cranked" to adjust the ride height, and re-indexed if you need more travel. If you want to lift the rear, look for some stock GQ Patrol rear coils (I think - others will correct me ) If you're not happy with the ride, start with some new shock absorbers - I was surprised how much difference new shocks made to my shorty.

Oh, and welcome to the forum.

[Thomas101]

Gday,

Thanx for the replies guys. I probably wouldn't attempt the timing chains my self. I don't have any where near the experience or know how. Would it be worth getting it done?

The exhaust is a good idea, but i wont be doing any towing. So I don't see much point in doing that at this time.

I think i might just get a few accessories first. E.G. snorkel, UHF and some other misc items. Are Uniden UHF radios any good? They seem to be much cheaper then the others. Anyone got one? Are most Snorkels the same? Or is there a difference between brands?

Thanx Thomas

[J Top]

The best snorkle is the dearest 1, generally Safari IMHO
The bigger exh is cheap insurance against localised overheating in the cylinder head not counting any power increase and would be my first spend

[bn_sil80]

Sorry to jump into the topic, but Scott, what did you mean by re-index the torsion bars?

[bakerboy]

Sorry to jump into the topic, but Scott, what did you mean by re-index the torsion bars?

check here mate
http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/ftopic150 ... bars+index

[hudson44]

I think i might just get a few accessories first. E.G. snorkel, UHF and some other misc items. Are Uniden UHF radios any good? They seem to be much cheaper then the others. Anyone got one? Are most Snorkels the same? Or is there a difference between brands?

Thanx Thomas

In regards to the snorkel, stay away from the AIRFLOW ones, they are absolute rubbish. I run the airtec (TJM) snorkel and prefer it over the Safari (ARB) one. I think it looks smoother and has a better head on it. That and i work for TJM and get cheap stuff. Both work well tho.

I reckon Uniden make good UHF's and are very underated. For some reason people tend to go towards GME. The best place i've found for UHF's is this mob.

http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index.php ... ba145f5d18