Found this lovely little tidbit of info :

Model Details

Gen 1

NA model Jan 83-Nov 84
swb 2.6 petrol & 2.3TD 5sp (KM145) only
Hi-roof lwb introduced in May 84 with 2.6 petrol & 2.3TD

NB model Nov 84-Nov 85
same variants as above except 2.3TD not available with swb

NC model Nov 85-Oct 86
same variants as above except hi-roof lwb is replaced with low-roof version

ND model Oct 86-Oct 87
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (KM145)
lwb 2.6 petrol & 2.5TD 5sp (KM145)
Optional non lock up 4sp auto (KM14 for 2.6 petrol

NE model Oct 87-Sept 88
same variants as above
2.6 ***** petrol replaced with improved locally Oz made Astron 2 versions

NF model Sept 88-Sept 89
same variants as above
3.0 V6 introduced for lwb with 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (KM14
3 link coil spring rear and rear disc brakes

NG model Sept 89-Apr 91
same variants as above except KM148 replaced with lock up 4sp V4AW2
2.5TD was intercooled in 1990

Gen 2

NH model Apr 91-Nov 93
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils
lwb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5TD 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5TDI 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2) rear coils

NJ model Nov 93-Mar 97
rear leaf springs dropped everything now 3 link coils
swb 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2)
lwb 2.8D 5sp (V5M21) 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4 sp auto (V4AW2)
Luxury Exceed model 3.5 DOHC V6 lwb 4 sp auto (V4AW3)
Sep 95 3.5 DOHC V6 made standard across range (3.0 V6 dropped)

NK model Mar 97-Oct 97
swb 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)
lwb 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)

NL model Oct 97-Jul 00 (known as Gen 2.5 in US)
swb same as NK
lwb same as NK except 3.5 DOHC V6 replaced with 3.5 SOHC V6

Gen 3
NM model Jul 00-Oct 02 (monocoque body / IRS)
swb dropped from range
lwb 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or new 5sp tiptronic auto (V5A51 Invecs 2)
Aug 02 3.2 DID introduced (2.8TDI dropped)

NP model Oct 02-
traction / stability control introduced
lwb 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51) 3.2 DID 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51)
Oct 03 3.8 SOHC introduced only with 5sp auto (V5A51)
Jan 05 MATT (Mitsu All Terrain Technology) introduced across model range

Engine Power Outputs

Gen 1

2.6 ***** (4G54) = 76Kw 192Nm
2.6 Oz (4G54) = 79Kw 196Nm
2.3TD (4D55T) = 62Kw 188Nm
3.0 V6 (6G72) = 105Kw 228Nm
2.5TD (4D56T) = 62Kw 201Nm
2.5TDI (4D56TI) = 70Kw 240Nm

Gen 2

2.6 Oz (4G54) = 79Kw 196Nm
3.0 V6 (6G72) = 109Kw 234Nm
2.5TDI (4D56TI) = 73Kw 240Nm
2.8D (4M40) = 71Kw 198Nm
2.8TDI (4M40) = 92Kw 292Nm
3.5 DOHC V6 (6G74) = 153Kw 300Nm
3.5 SOHC V6 (6G74) 140Kw 303Nm

Gen 3

2.8TDI (4M40) = 92Kw 292Nm
3.5 SOHC V6 (6G74) = 140Kw 303Nm
3.2 DID (4M41) = 121Kw 373Nm
3.8 SOHC V6 (6G75) = 150Kw 314Nm

T/case & Final Drive Ratio's

Gen 1

2.3TD = 4.875, 5.29
2.6 / 2.5TD = 4.625, 4.875
2.5TDI = 4.625, 4.875
3.0 V6 = 4.625, 4.875
t/case = 1.944:1 low range for 2.6, 2.3TD & 2.5TD, 1.925:1 for 3.0 V6

Gen 2

2.6 = 4.875
2.5TD & 2.5TDI = 4.875, 5.29
3.0 V6 = 4.625, 4.875
2.8D = 4.875
2.8TDI = 4.90
3.5 DOHC V6 = 4.636
t/case = 1.925:1 low range for 2.6, 2.5TD, 2.5TDI & 3.0 V6, 1.90:1 for 2.8TDI & 3.5 DOHC V6

Gen 3

2.8TDI = 4.90 5sp man
3.2 DID = 3.90 5sp auto or 4.10 for 5sp man
3.5 SOHC V6 = 4.30 5sp man & 5sp auto
3.8 SOHC V6 = 4.30 5sp auto
t/case = 1.90:1 for all

Axle Data

Gen 1

2.6, 2.3TD, 2.5TD & 2.5TDI (some) :-
front axle = 25 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 7.25" diameter (low pinion)
rear axle = 28 spline, 30.5mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter
3.0V6 :-
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (low pinion)
rear axle = 28 spline, 30.5mm diameter, diff = 9" diameter

Gen 2

3.0V6 :-
same as Gen 1 except for NH & NJ auto has 7.25" diameter front diff (high pinion) NH & NJ 5sp man has 8" diameter front diff (high pinion)
2.5TDI :-
same as NH & NJ auto
3.5V6 & 2.8TDI :-
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (high pinion)
rear axle = 31 spline, 33.5mm diameter, diff = 9.5" diameter

Gen 3

3.5V6, 2.8TDI, 3.2DID, 3.8V6
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (high pinion)
rear axle = 33 spline, 36mm diameter, diff = 9.5" diameter

Note :- Mitsu factory Aisin manual hubs (found on some models - Gen 1 or Gen 2 base models & Tritons) are interchangeable and will retrofit to all Gen 2 models with super select.
These will not fit to a Gen 3 model as they run solid one piece hub flanges (non-removable).

Brake Data

Gen 1

swb
front = NA-ND 255mm vented discs (20mm thick) single piston calipers (53.97mm pistons)
front = NE-NG 258mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (57.15mm pistons)
rear = NA-ND 254mm drums (20.64mm wheel cylinder)
rear = NE-NG 254mm drums (22.23mm wheel cylinder)
lwb
front = NA-NE 275mm vented discs (20mm thick) single piston calipers (57.15mm pistons)
front = NF-NG (3.0V6) 276mm vented discs (22mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
rear = drums NA-ND same as swb, NE-NG same as swb
rear = NF-NG (3.0V6) 315mm solid discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)

Gen 2

front = NH-NJ (3.0V6) 276mm vented discs (24mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
front = NJ-NL (3.5V6) 276mm vented discs (27mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
front = NK & NL GLS only 314mm vented discs (24mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
rear = NH-NL 315mm solid discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
Note :- NH GL base models had rear drum brakes same as Gen 1 NE-NG
Also NK & NL GLS models have to run 16" rims to clear the bigger front rotors.

Gen 3

front = NM-NP 290mm vented discs (26mm thick) twin piston calipers (45.4mm pistons)
rear = NM-NP 300mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (44.5mm pistons)

*forgot to mention this is from another Pajero forum*

Hmm.. looks alot like the sticky over at Outerlimits. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
Good call on posting it here.

Remember that for the overseas markets, things happened a year earlier than our way. (For the US at least, and I assume Canada too...?)

The Montero wasn't officially sold in Canada until 1999 or so. We're all driving true-to-year Japanese Domestics. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />
It's just you folks south of the border who are a year behind. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />

The first "official" CDN Montero was 2003... only reason I know is because I walked into the dealer when it first opened in 03 and got a Lancer...

Hmm, thanks for clearing that up Phil.

Hi from Belgrade.

I have bought Pajero LWB 1999 2.8 diesel. The problem is that this Pajero is slight different than regular Pajeros for European market so I need some help from you.
I noticed a few differences:
1. engine: 4M40 2835cc natural aspirated (EU standard: 2835cc turbo intercooler)
2. rear suspension: leaf spring (EU standard: coil springs)
3. no of sits: 9 sits (EU standard: 7 sits)
4. airbag: no airbags (EU standard: driver airbag) etc

Since I would like to renew this vehicle can you help me regarding some information about this type of Pajero vehicles. Obviously it is vehicle for "heavy duty" purposes (UN, army....)
Is it possible to find somewhere Mitsubishi spare parts catalogue on-line? Some of car manufacturers have web-sites for this purpose.

We got some of those over here. Besides the engine and rear suspension, everything else is just like the regular Pajeros/Monteros.

Most engine parts are the same too, except for things like cylinders, heads and valves.

Also, some of these models do not have the SuperSelect transmission, but a version of the one found in the Gen I Pajeros.

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