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It's a sickness (bought another one) #1010276 10/06/10 02:43 AM
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 223
Grand Junction, CO
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sewerrat Offline OP
Wheeler
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Found a 96 LS with a slipped timing belt. 136000 miles. One fender and hood don't match. Dirty as sin. The lot had a hack replace the fuel pump because it didn't start. The fool dropped the tank, trashed the level sender in the process. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" /> The look on his face made my day when I showed him the access plate. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I traded a Mazda mini van <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/barf.gif" alt="" /> and got $600 cash to boot. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

I also have a new job as a car lot mechanic if I want it. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Which is good because my California job is dieing a slow death.

So here's one to all the sick, twisted freaks that share this illness we call Montero <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rodent.gif" alt="" />

95 Montero SR 3.5 sitting on the sidelines.
96 Montero LS Daily driver.
88 Audi 90 Quattro marking it's territory.
69 Bronco built but uncut garage queen.
TANSTAAFL
Re: It's a sickness (bought another one) [Re: sewerrat] #1010277 10/06/10 02:47 AM
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,479
Williamsport PA
StockRaider Offline
Roll Me Over
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> gratz man <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

If everything works out in the next few weeks I feel I may also get a 3rd mitsubishi <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Richard E
1989 Montero - Stock-ish
1989 V6 Auto Raider - 5.3 Vortech Swap.
1987 Mitsubishi Starion 2.6t, soon to be 3.5
1983 Honda XL600R
Re: It's a sickness (bought another one) [Re: StockRaider] #1010278 10/06/10 02:56 AM
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,458
Montero Ranch
rxinhed Offline
Trail Leader
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You have lots of catching up to do, but welcome to the multi-Monty club!

1987 Raider - Roxy
1988 Mighty Max 2.6L Turbo - Pearl
1997 Mountaineer V8 - Freddy
2000 Excursion V10 - Freya
Re: It's a sickness (bought another one) [Re: StockRaider] #1010279 10/06/10 03:30 AM
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,348
Orange Park, FL
Mudraider Offline
Body Damage is Cool
i"m trying for my third also.
Re: It's a sickness (bought another one) [Re: Mudraider] #1010280 10/06/10 07:50 AM
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 223
Grand Junction, CO
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sewerrat Offline OP
Wheeler
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I suppose it is cheaper than hanging around in bars, but not by much. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Way cheaper than the Bunny Ranch or illegally derived plant based substances.

Looking this thing over, I don't think it ever had any service done to it. $600 - $700 for parts depending on how many valves are bent. Everything I've found so far says it's an interference engine.

With the crank on the mark, the cams are 5 to 6 teeth off. I'm thinking that's not a good thing.



<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rodent.gif" alt="" />

95 Montero SR 3.5 sitting on the sidelines.
96 Montero LS Daily driver.
88 Audi 90 Quattro marking it's territory.
69 Bronco built but uncut garage queen.
TANSTAAFL
Re: It's a sickness (bought another one) [Re: sewerrat] #1010281 10/06/10 05:59 PM
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 509
Tucker, Ga
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willwinchforfood Offline
Rock Warrior
Have you had a chance to retime the motor real fast and do a compression check? You may just get really lucky...

SOLD!!: 91 LS 95 SR Rear LSD front 95 LS front brakes Dons Bumper 10k Gorilla/Promark winch Safari Snorkel Dual bouncy 31's

1991 Chevy Suburban 33's. All other stock.
Re: It's a sickness (bought another one) [Re: willwinchforfood] #1010282 10/06/10 08:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Helen , GA
fasteddy Offline
Web Wheeler
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<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> I thought I broke you of optimism...

It's an interference engine. Gates belts has a good web page for this.

Not responsible for advice not taken...
Re: It's a sickness (bought another one) [Re: fasteddy] #1010283 10/06/10 09:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 6,950
Hamburg MI
cmonty72 Offline
Trail Leader
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Monteros are hands down the best rig for the buck. The fact that they happen to be better than most rigs is a bonus. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/mrt.gif" alt="" />

Congratulations on another great decision. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

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
Re: It's a sickness (bought another one) [Re: sewerrat] #1010284 10/06/10 09:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Bay Area, CA
off-roader Offline
Web Wheeler
*****
<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />

Off Roader
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
96SR Build Up Thread
Old web page
Old web page
Re: It's a sickness (bought another one) [Re: off-roader] #1010285 10/06/10 11:56 PM
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 223
Grand Junction, CO
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sewerrat Offline OP
Wheeler
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Bent valves, no problem.

Crank bolt was loose, the sprocket key is damaged, crank sprocket beat on the crank snout. The crank sensor also got wiped out, trigger ring is toast. The threads seem OK.

I have a spare 3.5 sprocket but the trigger ring is different. The good sprocket is a bit loose w/o the key in place. Lock-Tite may save the day. Not in the mood to do a crank replacement. At least crank shafts for the 3.0 are cheap and plentiful compared to the 3.5.

Thinking the Bunny Ranch might be more fun right about now. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />

<img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rodent.gif" alt="" />

95 Montero SR 3.5 sitting on the sidelines.
96 Montero LS Daily driver.
88 Audi 90 Quattro marking it's territory.
69 Bronco built but uncut garage queen.
TANSTAAFL
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