Pajero 4x4

Hi
i have a question, can anybody tell me how to change the oil in a 1992 petrol pajero? what panels (if any) do i need to remove to get to the sump! thanks

Hi guys,

is it possible to replace my a/c belt on a Pajero 1994 2.8 TD Intercooler, or can I run safely without it.
Ive already been told that it would save fuel to run without it..??Id be grateful for any info guys, thanks

Oooops sorry guys I forgot to mention..can I change the a/c belt without removing the rad..??

James

just make sure the fixings are secure, and that the spoiler is the real deal, some cheap spoilers have been known to come off, not good.

I have a 1999 pajero Escape petrol V6 3500. When I turn the key to Accessories the headlights come on . Headlights only no park lights or any others.have you heard of this problem.Otherwise I cant fault this vehicle. A pleasure to drive

Regards Fred

Hi Fred

No I’m afraid I haven’t heard of that problem. Has it always been like that or just started?

Fred.I can only assume that you have a short circuit some were.1999 that comes under UK licences….Id love to help you, however.I would get an auto lecko check out your wiring loom

Fred I have been online and reesearched your problem….1. did you buy your Mitz in UK
2….is it an import.
Have you tried to modify any light systems on the vehicle.ie,extra brake lights, spot lights.and so on

Hi everybody, ive just collected my 94k 1994(M) Pajero 2.8 TD auto LWB in blue and i love it! superb value for £1800, i went for the 2.8 for the chain driven engine.

its bodywork is beautiful for its age. the interior is as clean as a brand new one and its engine sounds as sweet as a nut, it purrs like a new car!

a couple of trivial issues for its age which i would love answering are why the headlight washer jets wont work (is it common?) and the digital compass display seems to just flick up and down between poles instead of pointing in any direction (it looks like a digital clock that needs setting)

your comments and answers would be a great help,

Cheers,
Neil.

Tim The problem with the lights only started about 2 months ago.I bought it from a bloke who bought the car new and I am the second owner.The car is in unreal condition. I rang the first owner and he never had any problems with the lights.I talked to an auto electrician yesterday and he said maybe check the headlight relays one might be stuck on. If I find out what is wrong I will let you know in case anyone else has the same problem

Regards Fred

Thanks Fred, it would be great to know what the problem is.

Hi Neil

Sounds like you’ve found a beauty there!

Haven’t got headlight washers myself, but I believe you need the headlights on first before they’ll work?
After that, you could look to see if the pump is seized. This can be fixed with some lubricant.
This might help with the compass – http://www.pocuk.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=64067

Firstly really good site, second could anyone tell me how hard a job it is to change the diesel fule pump on my 2.5 pajero ? or could you recomend a fitter in the suffolk essex area…..my pump has a leek and is makeing a mess it still runs really wellbut the front seal is leeking bad…………cheers Chris

Thanks Chris!

Never changed one myself so I wouldn’t know. Maybe someone else will be able to help or recommend a fitter near you.

Good luck with it.

hi,can you change main bearing shells on a 2.8 diesel engine without removing the engine?

great site! i’ve learned a lot reading everyone’s comments.

could anyone please tell me if a fuel consumption of 14 mpg is normal for a pajero 1991 2.5 diesel engine with automatic transmission?

its seems a bit low, i was expecting somewhere between 18-20 mpg.

anyone? thanks!

hi there,
just ouht my first pajero, 1991 swb/automatic/diesel. There’s no owners handbook and want to get one on ebay/amazon. might sound dumb, but can anyone tell me if it’s a Mk 1 or Mk 2? It is the new shape (import), but I don’t know if this makes it a Mark 2 – which are said to start from 92, or if the engine is completely different for different years.
ta for your help.
smilermonkey

Hi there,

Just searching the web and came along this site. So i thought I may as well post about my Pajero. I brought a 1992 2.5td intercooler MK2 pajero about a month ago. It cost me £250, now, this sounds like there would be some serious problems with it, but no! The only problem with it is a flickering light, as it has been stood for 2 years (started first time though!). It has some all terrain tyres on, a new spare, and alot of body guards. There is no damage on the body! I have been considering MOTing it, but the appeal to turn it into a serious offroading machine has its appeals. The reason I came onto this site though, is that I was wondering if anyone new of any kits that could be used for a suspension lift?

Nic – You should be getting somewhere near 25mpg in a nicely running 2.5 Pajero and obviously lower than that if you thrash it everywhere.
Lots of things to look at, but start off with a good all round service.

smilermonkey – Does yours look like the same shape as this: http://www.pajero.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/2.jpg (Mk1)
Or this: http://www.pajero.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/img42.jpg (Mk2)?

Oak – Do a Google Search for Old Man Emu and Ironman for Pajero for a start. There are other suspension lifts out there but these are popular.

Hi Tim, shape looks more like a Mk 2 (but no raised sporty bit in centre of the bonnet, as in your picture link).
Guess it’s a 1991 Mark 2 then? Better get on ebay to find an owner’s manual. Thanks for your help.
Smilermonkey.

Tim,
cheers for the info, it looks like the second one.

hi. i have a 1996 snow athlete and i am trying to find decals to replace the fading stickers. can anybody help with this matter regards pete

25 mpg?! wow. that is envious. thank you, at least i know it isn’t normal and that my car has a problem that needs fixing.

Smilermonkey – if you don’t have the ‘powerhump’ in the bonnet you must have a 2.5 rather than a 2.8 with the hump.

Pete – Not sure if you’ll find original Snow Athlete stickers anywhere, but any local decal maker should run you up some very good copies. I’ve seen this done by a mate who has a machine and the results were very good.

Hi all took truck in for MOT today and this is what it failed on:

Measurments

Brake Failures: DBT service Brake Efficiency: 45%, DBT Park Break Efficiency: 5%

Reason for refusal of a Test Certificate

001 Offside stop lamp not working

002 Parking break lever has no reserve travel

003 Service break efficiency below requirements

004 Parking break efficiency below requirements

Truck History – 1989 LWB Pajero Exeed 3L

Had rear break pads put on at MR clutch, they said te discs were gone front and back (back were far worse) so i got some (rear ones) at Milners for £30.00 each + Vat delivery.

Friend put them on and said the callipers were seized and could not get pads in so he ground them down and put them back on. Not sure if he pushed the piston in fully as he was really struggling. I know this is counter productive but I did not want to leave the truck there.

Before he put disks and pads on there was a sound coming fron offside rear breaks that stopped when breaks were applied slightly. that noise is still there. Also the break warning light comes on and stays on untill I’ve been driving around 20 mns then it goes out.

I have been quoted £68.00 each for rear callipers and £52.00 to fit them. What would you guys suggest is the cheapest option for me? Doing it myself is not an option, not for breaks not taking any chances there.

Thanks

Kev

Does anyone have any recon or working callipers for sale for my model Pajero? Mine is the gold MK1 on this website. kevinofengland@hotmail.co.uk

Hi again,

Just curious, what is ment to be worth more, an automatic or a manual pajero?

thanks
Oak Richardson

Hi Oak

Manuals are much rarer than automatics, but it doesn’t make one worth more than the other from a money point of view. At least that’s been my experience of watching prices over the years.

I am the owner of a 1.1 Automatic Petrol Pajero Junior, absolutely brilliant and good fun to drive.Just back on the road after a 7 month lay up. Just one problem, the front fog lamps are not working, I have checked them and they are ok, but cannot find the switch to control these, checked the wiring into the loom and this appears to be ok too! Anybody got any ideas please, or were I can get a manual/wiring diagram?

I have a ‘N’ (96) Shogun Pajero 2.8TD automatic, I have recently noticedd the passanger footwell is wet , water is leaking in from somewhere ,is there a common fault / area where rain water is leaking in from , can anyone help please.
Where should I start looking and check.Thanks.

Thanks for the reply, I will definitely look for another switch ans also try it with the sidelights on.

Just one further question, would there be a separate water supply bottle for the rear window washer/wipe please??

Hi Tim, i’m sure somebody able to post similar questions before but i could not find the old thread. Can you please let me know what is causing the A/T indicator of my Pajero 4M40 engine blinking? Does it require ATF change or any other else? Thanks In Advance!

Hi,

The temperature readings on my car are constantly stuck at -27 inside and 7 inside? I was wondering if you had any idea of how to fix this?

regards
Oak Richardson

hi we have a 1993 2.8 pajero we replaced the fuel filter but it still stalls, it starts well then in seconds it stalls or trys to. after its running it runs and starts well, it ran well for the first few days after filter change.

thanks cathy

Hi all,
I have a k reg paj my second one, the fuel gauge works then it just goes straight to empty, even when we have just fuelled up! has anybody had this problem? does anyone know where gauge is on fuel tank to check? hope all this makes sense!
thanks Digga

Cheers tim al try that and let you know how i get on
Digga

hi everybody,

i’m from Hong Kong, i have a 2001 Pajero, it has a 3.5L GDI engine, now i think it’s time to do the oil change, but i really don’t know which oil is suitable for my MK3. Is 10w-40 fully-Sythetice the best for my car?……..please help!

best regards
jeffrey!

Hi Tim
thanks for the the website, it really helps a lot. I just did the oil change yesterday, the 5w40 works really good on my car!
thx

hi I have recently bought a 1993 Pajero 2.8td automatic. How many gears should it have, I appear only to get to 3rd. Also my rev counter is intermittently working what could be the issue?

ps new to the blog and it is great.

Hi Steve
4 gears on yours. Have you got the overdrive button (on the gear shift) pressed in?
Rev counter sounds like a loose connection. Has the speedo been converted to MPH? If so there’s a black box behind the clocks that was used to do the conversion – might be where the loose wire is.

HI 1993 AUTO K reg 2500 TURBO INTERCOOLER SWB AND MY STARTER MOTOR IS NOT WORKING I WAS LOOKING TO BUY A USED ONE ON EBAY THERE SEEMS TO BE DIFFERENT TYPES CAN YOU HELP ME TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONE AS IM NOT SURE

Have a 1992 pejaro had problems with batteries draining overnight, electrician said back battery had dead cell and was draining front battery so he took the earth off and said charge the front one, it was ok for a day and half then we went a few yards dow the road and it just died cant shut window nothing

ive just bought a 1994 swb pajero,and have a few problems with it, the rear parcel shelf does not reach the rear seats even though they appear to be fully back,the shelf is still an inch short of clipping on to them.also its a 2.8 automatic but only seems to have 3 gears plus the overdrive,with the overdrive on at 70 mph its revving to 2.75 is this correct, the kickdown doesnt seem to be working either any ideas anyone,?

i have a pejero 2.8 tdi long wheelbace the otherday there was a thud that came from the back end didnt think nothing of it nowwhen driving and it getswarmed up i loose power can u help???

Hello Tim

I have a 1998 2.8 TDI. Just recently it has started running rough – almost as if the advance and retard is not working correctly.
Do you perhaps know what might be the cause of the problem and what the fix would be.

Regards

Hello Tim
I have the vehicle regularly serviced (every 5000 km). On start-up there is some times a little white smoke and if I accelerate heavily while driving there is a small amount of black smoke. When I bring the vehicle to a stop it will (not always) idle roughly (between 800rpm and 1000rpm. As I mentioned, almost as if the advance and retard is not working correctly.

I have recently aquired a 98 Evo Pajero that has been crash damaged but my main issue is where to find the fuel cutoff switch, Ive been told its perhaps in the A frame or somewhere under the bonnet or even behind the radio or under the seat but still can’t find it. Apparently it is stated under the sun visor but its in Japanese, can anyone help me locate this please

Hi all, i just bought my 1st pajero, a 1992 lwb 2.5td, loving it !! only problem is the compass isnt working.. just a blank screen, it did flash once or twice but nothing now.. ive unscrewed the covers and checked for loose wires but nothing,,, any help would be good,

cheers
ste