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 Re: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero LWB build in Jax FL. Help needed!
[Re: Mudraider]
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03/12/12 01:45 AM
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the crappy part is that there is no core at this time just an empty bay, I blew my old motor on my way back from atlanta, I had a mechanic install a reman motor in it while he was driving the monty following me to the airport to drop off my rental car he seized the motor. unfortunately after having the new motor pulled and returned for refund old core was never returned... on top of that he lost my exhaust manifolds!
SO now I gotta find a already rebuilt motor, my mechanic has a core for a xTerra v6 i hope to be able to use as core... messy I know...
Burlwoody
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Re: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero LWB build in Jax FL. Help needed!
[Re: burlwoody1]
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03/12/12 02:10 AM
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Joined: Jul 2009
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those are nice bumpers but the rear bumper set up is alittle different from the swb. there is a little bit of an over hang piece between the wheel well and bumper that the swb does not have to worry about. i wish i could help you out on the motor. after doing mine i feel i could do it again much easier.
91 Montero LS "Sandstorm", Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats, 2" Suspension lift, 2" Body Lift, GENII front IFS, 32" MT tires
89 Raider "Trailbreaker", 3.0, Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats
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Re: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero LWB build in Jax FL. Help needed!
[Re: RECON45]
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03/12/12 04:03 AM
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those are nice bumpers but the rear bumper set up is alittle different from the swb. there is a little bit of an over hang piece between the wheel well and bumper that the swb does not have to worry about. i wish i could help you out on the motor. after doing mine i feel i could do it again much easier. Metal is metal and anything can be done with it. It can all be made to work. No 3.0 to work with, that's a problem.
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Re: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero LWB build in Jax FL. Help needed!
[Re: Mudraider]
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03/12/12 04:21 AM
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yeah I know... that is my conundrum the body and running gear are in great shape and I am in for a penny at this point... so I may just have to bite the bullet... I accept that I am putting more than the truck than it is worth, labor of love I guess...
Burlwoody
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Re: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero LWB build in Jax FL. Help needed!
[Re: burlwoody1]
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03/12/12 04:48 AM
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Joined: Sep 2004
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I accept that I am putting more than the truck than it is worth, labor of love I guess... I think everyone here knows exactly what that is about. I could of bought 3 Gen1s for the money I put into my 2 fixing them... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.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 
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Re: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero LWB build in Jax FL. Help needed!
[Re: burlwoody1]
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03/12/12 03:03 PM
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Joined: Jun 2004
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I would start scouring the salvage areas for Gen 1's. Do you have the upper intake and such? Maybe you could look for the 3.0 core. Best to get someone you know to do rebuild. I have a friend who owns a shop in Sarasota. But he charges $! I did my own head gaskets on my gen I and my daughter is still driving it! If you decide to scrap truck let us know 1st. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
1990 Black Monty LS Over 300K' 1993 Isuzu Rodeo LS 4x4 46k (yes only 46K!)1989 Honda Transalp 600 Africa twin,
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Re: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero LWB build in Jax FL. Help needed!
[Re: sasnydley]
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03/13/12 02:53 AM
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Joined: Dec 2007
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i haven't found an engine yet! The thing is it might be just as productive to get a later model engine and swap it all in. Any of the later model 3.0's will bolt in, just a matter of swapping engine harness for a later model. There is 3 down in the Daytona LKQ, but I haven't got down there yet.
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Re: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero LWB build in Jax FL. Help needed!
[Re: burlwoody1]
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03/25/12 11:17 PM
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after long thought and exhaustive parts search I have decided this project does not fit my end goal parameters, I am no selling my Montero and starting from scratch with a newer vehicle.
I will be posting pics soon and looking for reasonable offers for this great project. all it needs is engine and exhaust manifolds!
Burlwoody
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Re: 1989 Mitsubishi Montero LWB build in Jax FL. Help needed!
[Re: burlwoody1]
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03/26/12 04:03 PM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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after long thought and exhaustive parts search I have decided this project does not fit my end goal parameters, I am no selling my Montero and starting from scratch with a newer vehicle.
I will be posting pics soon and looking for reasonable offers for this great project. all it needs is engine and exhaust manifolds! As I suggested on the ExPo, you ought to consider gen II or III which are available globally for touring Central & S. America instead of the Tacoma which is a US only rig. HTH <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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