1996 Mitsubishi Pajero

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Sat Dec 10, 2011 6:00 pm

Another busy day today, had a few bits and pieces to sort out. So first truck job was to have dads side steps off. So thats all done now, and looks alot better without them.
Now, mudflap progress. Would've had them done today if it wasn't for removing the number plate bracket and the light fading quickly. Anyway, some photos.

Marked and drilled the plates out.

Cut them out with a cutting disk then profiled them on the vertical sander.

Coated in grey primer.

Coated in black and lacquered.

More updates to follow tomorrow.

Nik · Post by **Nik** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 8:55 am

Looking good Dan, I am struggling to find the time to change the plugs on the 325

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:26 pm

Lmao well how about changing a radiator like I have too now

fucking thing blew on me about an hour ago. Good job it was at the start of the trail and not half way through!

Deaded;

Post by **Stuart** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:31 pm

I know it's a short wheel base, but did you not have enough room for both roof bars?

Sorry to hear about the rad; did you have another one or was that really bad news?

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 3:24 pm

I would've put on where the rear windows are, but they're solid seals and I have no rain gutters. Which is a pain, so in time i have another idea on how to mount them, but that's for another day.

Nope, don't have a spare. Will have to order one. Just been out and removed it, which oddly enough was actually enjoyable.

Rad out.

Big hole

Needless to say that the mudflaps can sit in the corner until this is sorted out.

RX7 · Post by **RX7** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:42 pm

Shieet that is a big hole !! Do they do uprated ones say from Koyo ?

At least you don't have to jack it up to get underneath it

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:51 pm

Nah just bought an OE quality replacement mate

as long as it keeps it cool. then that's all that matters

Well another update. The rad is in, however we still have a major problem and it needs a replacement head and gasket... So it will be going back to the dealer as it's still under it's warrenty to have it replaced. However that means that I won't have the truck until Janurary 2012

but he will be giving me another Pajero to run around so all is not lost if/when the snow comes

So that's where we stand at the moment. At least I can resume with the mudflaps to keep me occupied.

Also removed the mock wood effect stuff from everywhere inside so it's back to the original plastic that I much prefer.

Tonynos · Post by **Tonynos** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:25 pm

That's a real pain in the arse but at least it happened while still under warrantee.

IWANT1 · Post by **IWANT1** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 4:12 pm

Unlucky, did you cook it when the rad blew?

Daniel · Post by **Daniel** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 5:31 pm

Tonynos wrote:That's a real pain in the arse but at least it happened while still under warrantee.

It certianly is mate, but it is fortunate that it's happened now and not down the line

besides, if there is anything else thats knackered that can be changed for free too

IWANT1 wrote:Unlucky, did you cook it when the rad blew?

Nah, the motor itself is fine mate. was running couple days ago. but now the chambers have filled up with water so it wants to turn over but doesnt fire. Ho hum

will have to get it taken up there and dropped off so i can collect my other one to run about.