Yep, I'm going to order that stuff, too. Rock Auto has a kit with the water pump, tensioner, seals and the belt for a reasonable (under $175) cost. I'll probably just go ahead and order the new crank sprocket, too, since the old one has the sheared off pin in it still. That'll come from Mitsubishiparts.net.

Of course I also need a new center steering link and the three front differential mounts. So, naturally, I'll also replace the lifetime warrantied idler arm, Pitman arm and tie rod ends. Might as well.

If I'm feeling flush, I'll pick up a hydraulic press from Harbor Freight so I don't have to pay NAPA to press stuff in/out for me anymore. I've never replaced the diff bushings, but I assume they don't just pop right out...

John B.


'87 Raider 2.6 Turbo Auto, Under Construction
'95 Montero SR, 35x12.5/15 BFG M/T KM-2's, Rock sliders, Qtr panel chop, gas tank lift, 2" BL, Aisins, 5.29s
'95 Pajero Mini
'98 Montero Winter Ed.
'04 Cadillac XLR
'03 Kawasaki ZRX1200R
'60 Ford Falcon 4Dr