I have a German language Gen 2 Mitsu workshop manual, complete with supplements so that it covers the Gen 2 from 1992 to 2002 (yip, the Gen 2 was sold alongside the Gen 3 in certain European markets until recently; it was called the Pajero Classic <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> ).

Anyway, the interesting thing is that the 1996 supplement makes mention of the fact the the 3.5 V6 and 2.8 diesel versions of the Pajero were equipped with a rear hybrid LSD.

The hybrid LSD is described in the manual as being a worm thread (i.e. Torsen) LSD with a viscous coupling added to it. The viscous coupling improves the operation of the LSD when one wheel is lifted or has very little traction. Note that the hybrid LSD is not a lockable diff.

My South African spec Gen 3 (with 3.2 DiD motor <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />) has a lockable rear Torsen LSD. This is not a hybrid LSD, because it does not have the viscous coupler, but it doesn't need it, because it can be locked when needed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> . This diff was available on the Gen 3 since launch in 2000. Until the advent of electronic traction control in 2003, Gen 3s were available in some markets (Australia was one) without the locking rear diff, but with a hybrid Torsen LSD with viscous coupler similar to the one described above.

I must say that I am very impressed with the effectivity of my Torsen LSD (compared to plate-type LSDs), but it obviously does not compare to how effective it is once fully locked. My Torsen LSD responds very well to use of the handbrake to make it "bite".

Hope that helps <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />