It is not uncommon to find that someone lined up the timing mark on the oil pump without checking what phase the balance shaft was in. One gets a one in three chance of getting it right.


Cheers, Charlie
If It ain't broke, Modify it!
87 Montero turbo Converted back in Spring1989
95 Montero SR 3.8 DOHC Only one?
93 Pajero 3 door 6G75 Mivec with paddle shifted 5 speed
Then a Gen2 SR with full coil independent suspension.