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I wanted to get some information on my 97 pajero 3.5. I am an absolute novice when it comes to car maintenance etc. But as I have had the car since new and grown rather attached to it I want to extend it's working life. Firstly, what is the easiest way to change the oil filter (the operating manual has left htis oinformation out) and there is a nasty clicking sound coming from underneath the car when starting off and especially when you need to have it on full lock (very noticeable in car parks).
CAn anyone help it would be most appreciated.

lgcowley

I'm not aware of any special trick to changing the oil filter - unscrew old filter, screw on new filter. I presume you're doing it at the same time as an oil change? I don't know about the 3.5, but on the 3.0 it's easier to access from underneath. Remove the bash plates for access; you may find you only need to remove the rear plate. If it's like the 3.0, you'll also find that oil leaks from the filter and drips onto the front diff housing. Keep some rags handy.

The "clicks" sound like CVs on their way out. That's not good.

-Scott- wrote:I'm not aware of any special trick to changing the oil filter - unscrew old filter, screw on new filter. I presume you're doing it at the same time as an oil change? I don't know about the 3.5, but on the 3.0 it's easier to access from underneath. Remove the bash plates for access; you may find you only need to remove the rear plate. If it's like the 3.0, you'll also find that oil leaks from the filter and drips onto the front diff housing. Keep some rags handy.

The "clicks" sound like CVs on their way out. That's not good.

Much appreciated. I will give the pajero a service today and see how I go.

lgcowley wrote:

-Scott- wrote:I'm not aware of any special trick to changing the oil filter - unscrew old filter, screw on new filter. I presume you're doing it at the same time as an oil change? I don't know about the 3.5, but on the 3.0 it's easier to access from underneath. Remove the bash plates for access; you may find you only need to remove the rear plate. If it's like the 3.0, you'll also find that oil leaks from the filter and drips onto the front diff housing. Keep some rags handy.

The "clicks" sound like CVs on their way out. That's not good.

Much appreciated. I will give the pajero a service today and see how I go.

Scott are you able to expand on "not good".

lgcowley wrote:

lgcowley wrote:

-Scott- wrote:I'm not aware of any special trick to changing the oil filter - unscrew old filter, screw on new filter. I presume you're doing it at the same time as an oil change? I don't know about the 3.5, but on the 3.0 it's easier to access from underneath. Remove the bash plates for access; you may find you only need to remove the rear plate. If it's like the 3.0, you'll also find that oil leaks from the filter and drips onto the front diff housing. Keep some rags handy.

The "clicks" sound like CVs on their way out. That's not good.

Much appreciated. I will give the pajero a service today and see how I go.

Scott are you able to expand on "not good".

If it is the CVs, the only cure is replacement. They are not cheap, and it's a fairly major job. If you're still learning filter replacement then replacing CVs will be a challenge. Separating the ball joints is not my idea of fun...

-Scott- wrote:
The "clicks" sound like CVs on their way out. That's not good.

Is it 4wd when you hear the clicking. If it's only in 2wd then the cv's are not under any load and won't be your noise

hudson44 wrote:

-Scott- wrote:
The "clicks" sound like CVs on their way out. That's not good.

Is it 4wd when you hear the clicking. If it's only in 2wd then the cv's are not under any load and won't be your noise

even in 2wd the cv's will be turning because of the locked hubs. it would only be if you have fitted free wheeling hubs than the cv's won't turn

lgcowley wrote:I wanted to get some information on my 97 pajero 3.5. I am an absolute novice when it comes to car maintenance etc. But as I have had the car since new and grown rather attached to it I want to extend it's working life. Firstly, what is the easiest way to change the oil filter (the operating manual has left htis oinformation out) and there is a nasty clicking sound coming from underneath the car when starting off and especially when you need to have it on full lock (very noticeable in car parks).
CAn anyone help it would be most appreciated.

lgcowley

your best bet would be to purchase a workshop manual. haynes or gregories will have one. this will tell you step by step how to do the various maintenance and repair tasks.
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Miyagi wrote:

hudson44 wrote:

-Scott- wrote:
The "clicks" sound like CVs on their way out. That's not good.

Is it 4wd when you hear the clicking. If it's only in 2wd then the cv's are not under any load and won't be your noise

even in 2wd the cv's will be turning because of the locked hubs. it would only be if you have fitted free wheeling hubs than the cv's won't turn

Yes the left hand one will be turning but will not be under any load. I don't think the cv's will be the noise as they will usually only click if under load. Unless it is REALLY stuffed. My RH outer one is noisy in 4wd and clicks on turns but in 2wd there is no noise. That reminds me, i must get round to putting that cv in!

hudson44 wrote:Yes the left hand one will be turning but will not be under any load. I don't think the cv's will be the noise as they will usually only click if under load. Unless it is REALLY stuffed. My RH outer one is noisy in 4wd and clicks on turns but in 2wd there is no noise. That reminds me, i must get round to putting that cv in!

Unless you have free wheeling hubs, the CVs are permanently connected to the wheels. If you're wheels are turning, your CVs are too.

Yeah but they are still not under any load in 2wd. They would have to be really stuffed to be making a noise.

hudson44 wrote:Yeah but they are still not under any load in 2wd. They would have to be really stuffed to be making a noise.

I think buying the workshop manual may be a good start. Thanks for the help it is much appreciated.