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Quick Hello #1053367 11/02/12 01:46 AM
Joined: Oct 2012
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mynion Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
New Montero Owner, just picked up a 94 Montero SR 3.5L
Really excited to take her out and give her a run, going out near death valley next week, Im really excited.

Anything montero specific I should be keeping an eye on? found one with only 123k on her so...

Re: Quick Hello [Re: mynion] #1053368 11/02/12 02:24 AM
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,513
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sasnydley Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Has timing belt/tensioners and waterpump been done? If it breaks on the 3.5 it is catastrophic.


1990 Black Monty LS Over 300K' 1993 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4x4 46k (yes only 46K!)1989 Honda Transalp 600 Africa twin,
Re: Quick Hello [Re: mynion] #1053369 11/02/12 05:33 PM
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,356
MontyMcV Offline
Trail Leader
Welcome. Track down off-roader and some of the others your way, they'll take care of you... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand!
Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top
Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k
Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu!
FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
Re: Quick Hello [Re: mynion] #1053370 11/04/12 04:19 PM
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Posts: 16,227
off-roader Offline
Web Wheeler
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Welcome! I'm pretty sure you'll find this forum to contain the most amount of online technical info on the mitsu 4x4 models sold in N. America bar none.

1st suggestion... Read the FAQ post at the top of this forum. Lots of great tidbits of info. including where to download the factory service manuals (FSM).
2nd suggestion... Put your vehicle info in your signature so you don't have to tell us every time you post questions or updates.
3rd to answer your question...
-inspect and if needed replace all fluids including radiator (flush the system), motor oil, transmission (flush), transfer case, differentials.
-lube all zirk fittings while changing the fluids. There are ~12-13 of them under the rig. You can find a lube points diagram/illustration in the FSM.
-verify the 4wd system works
-verify the last tune up was done using iridium plugs and within 100k. If you can't verify then do one.
-verify the timing belt was done within 100k miles (max)/60k miles minimum. On my rig you can check the belt by unbolting and checking under/behind the plastic timing belt cover. Should be the same/similar in your 94SR.
-Check your battery and alternator.

It was early when I wrote this so ims sure others will chime in with more suggestions... Again welcome!!!
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98 Montero with the Winter Package
89 Montero minty clean and reserved for overlanding trips or Cars and Coffee events
96SR (3.15:1 xcase, 35's) gone to the rust gods
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Re: Quick Hello [Re: off-roader] #1053371 11/05/12 08:08 PM
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 91
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mynion Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Hay, thanx all, hay a fellow bay area person, nice.
You have a pretty sweet wright-up, well wright ups on your SR build... I have been looking for the right montero for months and finially found this one. hoping I didnt get a lemon, but only 123 miles on her. will go through and check all those pints best I can, dont have many tools up here, I moved from LA area about a month and a half ago now. I know I dont have a grease gun for the zerk's...

Off looking for the FSM now, and thanx again


94 montero SR 3.5. 33" BFG TA KO's, OME HD rear springs, front T-bar crank.
93 600 Katana. stage 1 jet kit, Uni foam air filter
02 honda shadow. "for when the woman wants to go with"
97 Acura Integra.
Re: Quick Hello [Re: mynion] #1053372 11/05/12 10:40 PM
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Chief Offline
Wheeler
Welcome to the forum.
Keep an eye on the 4XForum Cal-Nev section for any upcoming trips. Although it's been slow lately.


'89 Raider V6, AT, SAS'ed, Dana 44 front & rear, 5:38 gears, NP 231 T-case.
'97 Montero SR, cold weather package, 4.90 R&P, BATTLEZ suspension w/ 2" lift, JAOS grill guard & under body protection, custom rock sliders.







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