Hi everyone, newbie to this siteàJust got rid of GM (97 Grand Am GT) and went foreign.
Surfing for a decent Montero website was a PITA and the two that I did find didnÆt have many posts. So happy to find a site with so much information, I am lovin this forum <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />!
Welcome!
Anyhow, I have this 02 Montero Sport 3.0 AWD that I love and want to get some advice on a few critical areas. I have an aftermarket warranty (good to 100K, currently sittin at 84,800 miles) that covers a large array of items and I am not aware of any previous maintenance that has or has not been done (- some maintenance I have had done to it searching for a vibration I have yet to locate in the driveline).
First thing on my mind is the car is from CAàdoes anyone know what items I have on this related to the CA emissions regulations (if any)?
They allow timing belt to go till 100k. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> Guess that answers your following question.
What are your recommendations for the Timing Belt replacement? Since I got the car at 83,750 or so I am reluctant to replace the timing belt prior to 100K, any thoughts on this? Dealer says it doesnÆt ôlookö to have been done by looking at the bolts that have to be removed in the front of the engineàI donÆt like listening to the stealership.
Next I have a slight vibration that ALWAYS shows itself @ 20 MPH, no matter the gear so I have erased a tranny issue from my list. It seems more profound on the floor in the driver seat, and I also notice some vibration at speed (40-60 MPH). An ideas on how to run this down? The places I have taken it to give me the run around and donÆt have any ideas. The new tires have been balanced twice, and checked a third as well as rotated so I know they arenÆt the issue.
Check the U-Joints.
Lastly since I donÆt have a manual can someone tell me where the Fuel Filter is? Just want to change this out since I know this CAN be a fairly simple maintenance item.
Even if you can doesn't mean you have to or it's necessary unless there is a problem. Although some people would disagree but it's really not a maintenance items, especially on not so old not so many miles truck. If it really itches it's on top of frame rail besides fuel tank.
Sorry for the lengthy post, if you have any tips or advice at all I would love to hear it. New to the SUV game and living in Colorado I really want to take advantage of the trails around here this summer!!! Maybe add a rear locker to my open diff some dayà
That's always a good idea especially in CO wheeling.
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