My first Montero was a light blue turbo charged 2.6L, 1988 that looked similar with the light blue paint. It's was got me started on my SWB Montero obsession.

The previous owner put in a turbo and a bunch of other performance stuff I didn't understand. It leaked oil badly, I went to get that fixed, rear main seal at a reputable shop. They said they wouldn't touch it.

I went to do a tuneup with new spark plugs and cables. It was so heavily modified, I couldn't get that done either. Decided to sell it. However I was so intrigued by the vehicle I decided to replace it with a stock 1988 SWB 2.6L. I'm now on my 5th Montero and in the process of overhauling my 3.0L.

I should get it back later this week. I'll wrap up the rebuild over the weekend and get all the other fluids changed out.