Gotta say, bringing out the jig saw and starting the cut scared rhe hell out of me. But now that it is done, I'm glad I did it.

2001 Mitsubishi Montero Ltd 3.5L 4WD

I recently finished relaxing the timing kit on m Monty, and rltest drove it for a half hour keeping under 35 mph. Did fine. Waited a couple weeks to get the registration and taxes up-to-date ten attempted to drive it home, keeping below 60mph (had to get on a Parkway). Did well for about eight miles, then I heard a pop and a fizzle, and saw that coolant was dumping behind me. I was going about 45mph at this time. Looking under the car, back toward the transmission and fuel tank, I saw one hose had blown off its nipple, and another hose was completely missing, having blown off the nipple and breaking off from its plastic Tee connector. There appear to be no leaks anywhere else.

So, first I need to find replacement hoses and tees.

But I can't help but wonder: is there a root cause to this occurance? Did I do something wrong with the water pump assembly, or some other coolant component? Was this just an old part failing after having sat for a while during repair? Or did something else fail further up the line to cause an excessive pressure buildup? I'm at a loss, and I really want to start driving this beautiful car again...

Mitsubishi Pajero, swb V87 2013, V6 MIVEC 3.8L

• Front and back skid plate
• Kill switch
• K/N performance air filter
• Yokohama Geolandar AT G015, (265/65/R17)
• Dobinsons shock absorber IMS monotube
• lift kit 2 inch
• Roof rack,
• Back awning 1.4m meter,
• Shower awning,
• Rinse kit roof rack Inside the car
• Joocla v2 water heater
• Alpicool 50L fridge,
• Tailgate table
• Rooftop tent EZNEST T2 Pro mini

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After rattling for a while the heat shield from the muffler right past the catalytic converter in my Gen3 fell off, do you really need it?

I own a 2016 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 3.0 V6 (GCC specification), and something unusual happened tonight.

My Forward Collision Mitigation (FCM) system stopped working around 2021, after I drove through a very dusty construction site.

Before that, I occasionally experienced an "FCM Unavailable" warning after washing the car, but it would eventually return to normal.

Since 2021, however, the FCM has displayed "FCM Unavailable" immediately after every engine startup. I eventually got used to switching it off every time I drove.

Over the years:

• The front radar/emblem area was cleaned.
• The front bumper was removed during other mechanical repairs.
• The vehicle underwent major repairs, including a top engine overhaul and radiator replacement.
• The starter motor was rebuilt about two weeks ago, with the battery disconnected.
• Previous garage diagnostics suggested calibration might be required.

None of these repairs restored the FCM.

But tonight, October 21, 2026, after almost five years, the FCM suddenly started working again without any additional repairs or calibration!

Everything appears to function normally:

No more "FCM Unavailable" warning.

Near, Middle, and Far warning distance settings work.

Audible collision warnings and the large "BRAKE" warning appear as expected.

I also felt some braking assistance.

After switching the engine off and restarting it several times, the FCM continues working normally.

It's behaving just as it did when the vehicle was new.

I'm happy to have this feature back, but I'm also curious about what caused it to recover after so many years.

Has anyone experienced an FCM system suddenly recovering after months or years of being unavailable

Could this be an intermittent radar sensor or electrical connection issue, or something else?

I'd appreciate hearing about similar experiences, particularly from Montero Sport or Pajero Sport owners.

Thanks!

Season 1 episode 18 have been watching the series. We are up to seven. Might have to scroll back to see if I missed any.

El presente proyecto propone el diseño conceptual de un subchasis auxiliar delantero para la Mitsubishi Montero 2002 (V60/V70), con el objetivo de instalar un wincher y reducir la concentración de esfuerzos sobre el monocasco original durante maniobras de recuperación todoterreno.

La propuesta contempla una estructura desmontable de acero estructural, compuesta por dos largueros auxiliares, travesaños reforzados y una cuna porta-wincher, unidos mediante soldaduras y fijados al bastidor integrado del vehículo mediante placas de reparto y pernos de alta resistencia.

El documento presenta ilustraciones, características de los materiales, principios de funcionamiento y criterios de fabricación. Su finalidad es compartir la propuesta con la comunidad automotriz internacional, recibir observaciones técnicas y contribuir a su futuro desarrollo.

Estado del proyecto: Diseño conceptual pendiente de cálculos estructurales, pruebas y validación profesional.

Nota: La finalidad es aclarar dudas, no generar ningún tipo de publicidad. ABIERTO AL DIÁLOGO

Hey folks I have a 2001 Limited, it stopped running a while ago but I I just got to working on it. So when it stopped running it would turn over and just click. It’s had an oil leak, but the day it did this it leaked a questionable amount out in the parking lot. Since then I’ve gotten new battery, tested and cleaned the starter and still nothing. Anyone know what could be the problem, thanks!

Hi all I’m looking to buy a compact 4x4 and looking for something advice. I’m torn between a mk1 suzuki vitara/sidekick/geotracker and a 1996 swb pajero 2.8. My situation is that I have a 30 minute motorway and 25 minute back roads commute and I need something that is capable on farm lanes and fields and narrow roads for work. I’m also looking for something I can fit my friends into with my camping and snorkelling gear and head off the week. I live in an area which gets quite snowy and icy in the winter.

There are quite a few pros and cons of each but I’m mainly interested in hearing from people who have driven them what they are like on the motorway? Are the stable, comfortable and able to keep up with traffic? And what are their running costs like? I’m practically concerned with the pajero being diesel, is it really that bad? Any advice on which is the best pick in my situation? 🙂 ps I’m based in the UK

Hi all.

The gen 2 Pajero/Monteros offer an integrated front grille fog light (see next attached picture). Can i put the gen 2 grille on my gen 3 or Is there any product like this for the gen 3s?

(Pic is ai i just wanted to see how it’d look on mine)

Marco! (Colorado Springs)
I haven’t seen a single montero here. Seen two in Denver…..so I bought one.

I have a lot of questions. First one is how hard, worst case scenario, are the 02 sensors to change?

1. I need suspension refresh , I have most of the parts except shocks and springs. I want a 2” lift. I keep reading about this one recommended over that, but that was 5 years ago and I can’t find anything current as recommendations.

   1. Lockers and diff upgrades. I assume 5.2 swap is the unicorn, and 4.9 is S tier?

2. Fording kit? Like a real one, not just an aesthetic snorkel.

3. Etc etc.

I have a 22 montero sport and when i shift to P it shows this message (The SHIFT TO P POSITION) appears while the lever is in P. The lever has forward/backward play when it is on P and pushing it toward the dashboard firmly clears the warning and had to press the switch button 2 times to close the vehicle

I inherited my Grandpa’s 1984 Montero Mitsubishi manual transmission. I don’t know much about cars let alone fixing them up. I never learned to drive manual, mostly because the people that taught me were impatient then-boyfriends and they couldn’t teach me in the way my brain learned. The transmission is busted because he accidentally towed it while it was in gear.

I’m pretty sure it was an I4. How crazy would it be to just totally switch out the drivetrain to automatic? Does it totally ruin the integrity / magic of the car? Originally we thought it would be an amazing rock crawler, but life took a different direction and I don’t think that’s feasible in the next 2 decades and it’ll get more use as an automatic. Also, any idea of what would the cost might be to do so?

I found these at a scrap yard. Will they fit in my 2004 3.2 DiD, and will my traction control still work?

Hi everyone,
I don’t really have any major problems with my 4M41 at the moment, but I noticed that the coolant is foaming. The coolant is actually fairly new.
• It does not smell like exhaust gases.
• There is no smoke from the exhaust ..not blue, not grey, and not white.
• The engine is a Mitsubishi 4M41.
I know foaming coolant can sometimes point to air in the system, a bad radiator cap, an incorrect/mixed coolant, or in worse cases exhaust gases entering the cooling system. But since there’s no exhaust smell and no smoke, I’m not sure what to think.
Has anyone had this with a 4M41?
Any help would be really appreciated!

I’m ready for the headaches and heart aches and this will be my project just to learn more about these. Been watching a lot of Montana Montero. A belt and water pump and hydraulic tensioner is otw for me to do these coming weekends and a change oil and filter.

Got this Montero last April and i got it for dirt cheap of $2500 he was originally asking for $4000. Rusts on the body are not bad, undercarriage has a little but the frame looks solid, it drives and starts real good and 4WD works all gears and everything goes. I got the price down because of these lights and I’m sure it’s the first things I gotta address and work on, I was trying to figure out the ABS issue, researched about it and I don’t really hear a chirping sound when I press the breaks so I’m not sure if I have to change the accumulator, I’m guessing I have to get a new HBB? as for the traction or stability control I’m guessing I gotta get i to the wheel sensors and check for voltage. Lastly the check engine, went to Auto zone and was told it’s the cat converter, guess I have cleaning to do?

Let me know what ya’ll think. I’m a DIY kinda guy and love to learn, I like challenges too when it comes to cars so I’d like to hear ya’ll insights.

My Monterro caught fire but was contained to the engine area no other damage, cannot find parts so willing to part out if anyone needs anything the whole car preferred

I’ve recently bought a 1998 2.5 with the winter pack and it’s a fix up but I’ve been looking for parts for it and found out there kinda hard to come by. Anyone have an intake tube I could buy from em or know of a good place to order parts from I’m in Texas.

Picked up the kit from lusso off-road. Went through the passenger side underneath the carpet and drilled one hole from the fender side into the cab.

Zip tied everything in, sealed the penetrations. Normally the traction control is great. But we've all been in situations where we don't want it turning on.

Especially now that I have a front and rear LSD I started imagining situations where I don't want the brakes engaging or momentum loss.

Hi all!

So I joined the crew about a year or so ago! I have a gen 1 with the 3.0L. I had been driving around for a couple of months with some known issues such as a break leak and worn bushings but one day on my way to work the engine just died out. I had my music on so I didnt hear anything but there was no stutter or anything. Just driving one moment and costing next.

I've been troubleshooting it when I have free time the past 6 months or so but can't figure it out for the life of me. It seems to be an ignition issue, the first thing I found was spark jumping wires which led me to a pretty rusty distributor so I replaced the spark plugs, plug wires and distributor. It didnt fix anything but i keep telling myself it was worth it...

After all this I checked the ignition coil and it passed the resistance tests but when I put the plug wire from the coil straight to ground I have an orange spark. So just because I get decent prices for parts I bought it too and still no change.

I'm not a very experienced mechanic and I feel I'm missing something obvious. If you made it through all this and have any input I'd greatly appreciate it. I don't really have anyone in my personal life to ask questions about stuff like this.

Thanks in advance. I attached a video of me trying to start it tonight.

Body has several small rust spot, AC works, interior is pretty clean and complete. Clean FL title. Asking $2800 for this gem.

Hello Montero friends! I have had a weird experience with my gen 2, it died pulling into a parking lot when i stopped and couldnt get it running. It would start really bad and right when i put it in gear it would stall out, even when feathering the throttle. So i waited about 20 minutes with the hood up and the battery cables disconnected to reset the ECU. And then it started just fine? The only code ive been dealing with is the p0400 code because of a small leak in the pipe, im thinking this could be the egr valve or the crankshaft sensor, but no code for that one. This has happened before and just a clearing of the code fixed it for me. Any insight would be great, thank you all!