Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Guys,
I have searched through a lot of posts on this and other forums and there seems to be a few owners of these vehicles around.
I'm looking to buy a 1990 wide bodied model with the 2.5 intercooled turbo diesel.
I have no real knowledge of this vehicle, in standard form what size tyres could you fit? are there parts available and do the Aussie aftermarket bits all fit the import, bull bars etc.

I'm doing some research before I look at the vehicle. How reliable is the engine and did the aussie spec pajeros come out with a 2.5 turbo diesel?

For the guys who have these vehicle has there been any problems?

Cheers soon to be converted toyo driver

The import 2.5s can have engine problems at low kms, at least low on the speedo, the speedos are often turned back and apparently the Japanese don't do their servicing as often as nessacery. High bore wear, fuming etc
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1hzzzz wrote:Guys,
I have searched through a lot of posts on this and other forums and there seems to be a few owners of these vehicles around.
I'm looking to buy a 1990 wide bodied model with the 2.5 intercooled turbo diesel.
I have no real knowledge of this vehicle, in standard form what size tyres could you fit? are there parts available and do the Aussie aftermarket bits all fit the import, bull bars etc.

I'm doing some research before I look at the vehicle. How reliable is the engine and did the aussie spec pajeros come out with a 2.5 turbo diesel?

For the guys who have these vehicle has there been any problems?

Cheers soon to be converted toyo driver

90 would be GenI, the boxy body shape. Its a part time 4wd system (no center diff). Are you getting auto or 5speed? The 90 auto should be fitted with a lockup torque converter, so you'd be good whichever way you go.

Tires: you can fit 31x1050s with no mods whatsoever. 33s will go on with a few tweaks. 2.5TDs run 4.88 gears or better, so you should be able to turn just fine.

Can't speak to the engine, as I have a petrol model, but J-topper has you covered there...
PHIL

High bore wear, fuming etc

Will this type of wear show up in compression testing or as excess smoke?
I'm trying not to buy a dud. But you hit it on the head the engine only has 55k "showing" so following on from your comments I'm a little concerned.

Thanks guys for the replies so far

Take the vehicle to a reputable diesel injection repair shop and ask them for a report on the condition of the engine etc.
Compression test, Leakdown test, Blowby test etc.
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