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putting magna engine into pajero a couple of quick qs

Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:47 pm
by jonnyjtop
hey guys i bought a magna 6g72 sohc 12v engine (actually iv got the complete magna) to put into my pajero 1992 nh jtop iv stripped the pajero motor and now just stripping the magna motor my questions are...

do you have to run the pajero oil pump housing??

do you run the pajero dizzy? or is the magna one ok to keep running

do you run the pajero water pump also...

why do you have to change the sump??the magna one looks very simmilar

as i said iv only just started stripping the magna engine and i dont wanna get any snags also going to get new gaskets and a new oil and water pump while its out just wanna get it done right the first time!!anything else i should watch out for would be appreciated! thanks guys/girls

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 9:16 am
by steverisingsun
The pajero sump pick up is right at the back so you still get oil on a steep up hill climb. If you use the Magna oil pump it still clears the front diff. Distributors match.

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:15 pm
by jonnyjtop
in regards to the oil pump iv noticed that the magna one has the oil pressure switch on the oppisite side where the air conditioner motor goes does this fowl on anthing or cause any problems do i also need to change the oil filter and bracet or can i also leave the magna one and run the oil pressure switch where it is??

Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 5:23 pm
by jonnyjtop
its ok guys got it all sorted out i forgot another member sent me a full rundown on what to do and it included the oil pump qs and everything thx