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 Gen II Limited - Looking to buy
#804488
04/11/07 08:37 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 33
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Beautiful 2tone blue/silver with 180K miles.
Anyone know if the motor is more or less desirable than earlier years?
Butterfly valve a problem?
T Belt has just been replaced as has brakes and tires. Any major problems to look out for in this year other than the usual checks?
What years did Mitsu make Gen IIs with the squarish wheel well molding?
Thanks. Looking forward to upgrading my '91.
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Re: Gen II Limited - Looking to buy
[Re: 2timer]
#804489
04/11/07 08:45 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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What year & model are you looking at?
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Re: Gen II Limited - Looking to buy
[Re: off-roader]
#804490
04/11/07 08:56 PM
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Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 5,231
Trail Leader
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Ditto. You're asking about details for a particular year but you never mention the year.
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Re: Gen II Limited - Looking to buy
[Re: CapnCrunch]
#804491
04/11/07 08:59 PM
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 6,950
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What years did Mitsu make Gen IIs with the squarish wheel well molding?
I think in 98 they did the non-clad fender flares. Anyone with a GEN II 1/2 want to speak up?....Russ?, Toasty?, Angelo?
96 Montero LS 24V DOHC 3.0L.
98 Montero 24v SOHC 3.5L, factory rear locker, Winter/tow package.
63 Jaguar XKE 3.8L FHC
2000 Mercedes-Benz e430
07 fj cruiser
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Re: Gen II Limited - Looking to buy
[Re: 2timer]
#804492
04/11/07 09:16 PM
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 33
OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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It is a '99. Didn't know Gen IIs were made that late.
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Re: Gen II Limited - Looking to buy
[Re: 2timer]
#804493
04/11/07 09:19 PM
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Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 3,548
Roll Me Over
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What are squarish wheel well moldings? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Just givin ya a hard time. The Gen II.5 had the flares built into the body starting in 98 til 2000. The gear ratio in those are 4.27, plus some of the later year Gen II's.
There is a post recently about how someone on here hates the 3.5 motor. Granted, they are difficult to work on, but rarely need work if you maintain it. I love the motor compared to the 3.0, alot stronger, but some like the older 3.5 motor then the newer 3.5 motor. They are both great motors with a solid transmission (guess I should keep my mouth shut about that one, but that was my fault). With the right gears in them, they will last! More and more people on the wire, atleast the Mitsu guys are starting to trade/ add to their Mitsu line-up. They either have a Raider or and older Montero that is getting too old and they next buy is the SR. They are wonderful trucks and more and more people are starting to pimp them out with crazy mods!!!! Just check the records and the condition of the motor, tranny and such. Good luck!
Angelo
99JAOS2"& OME 2"body 4.90s ARB HS9500i Skids&Ladder 16"315BFG JAOSRemote& Rack 3Row Rad IPF back& Searchlite HID Overhead Console/CB switchPanel FrARB RrLocker TJMSnorkel 160AAlt Sliders 2nd Tranny Cooler QuickAirII& Tank Rear frame/tank Lift
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Re: Gen II Limited - Looking to buy
[Re: Angelo]
#804494
04/11/07 10:06 PM
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Joined: Feb 2000
Posts: 3,269
Roll Me Over
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If youre looking at a 99 the butterfly valves will not be a problem. Those valves were in the DOHC 3.5 available only in the 94-96 SR models.
99 Gen 2.5, fixing blown head gasket
89 SWB- 33's, ARB Front locker, SR rear locker/axle, SR F brakes, winch, WST Offroad Armor all Around, 2.85 Aussie T-case Gears (SOLD)
Sold: (2) 95 SR's, 86 SWB, 90LWB, 91 LWB
-Can Change a timing belt in my sleep..
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Re: Gen II Limited - Looking to buy
[Re: justice]
#804495
04/12/07 03:31 PM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 509
Rock Warrior
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It should also be a SOHC which will reduce potential problems.
'90 Montero XLS (Sold, sadly)
'95 Montero LS 160k
'03 Montero Limited 30k
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Re: Gen II Limited - Looking to buy
[Re: 2timer]
#804496
04/12/07 11:52 PM
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 5,690
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Are we talking a 99 sport? I didn't know the 'fullsize' montys had a 'limited' edition.
1999 Mitsu Montero - Crappy Weather
1992 Isuzu Pickup - Zombie Apocalypse
2008 Saturn Sky Redline - Nice Weather
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Re: Gen II Limited - Looking to buy
[Re: 87Montero]
#804497
04/13/07 12:19 AM
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 2,049
Body Damage is Cool
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the gen II.5 monteros weren't badged as LS or SR, they were badged as limited
97 Montero SR w/Mitsu Adj Shocks & Rear Diff Lock ARB Front Diff Lock 4.9 Ring/Pinion 3.15 transfer box 43:1 crawl ratio 2" suspen lift 2" body lift 2" Gas Tank Lift 35x12.5 MTRs 15x10 Wheels Rock Sliderz ARB front bumper w/12k winch Custom rear bumper
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