Don't be too pissed off at Mitsubishi, they've done what they could to rectify the problem. There was a recall on the crankshaft bolt that included an updated part and torque value. In addition to that, the issue comes up monthly on this forum in one way or another. There's really no reason for any Montero owner that reads this forum to still have the original crankshaft bolt in their engine.


95 Montero SR
3.8 MIVEC, Advance headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, OME shocks & rear springs, 2" body lift, 3" tank lift, 4.90s, TRE front locker, factory rear locker, Roger Brown Rock Sliderz, 315/75r16 (35") tires, Sport big brakes