Hey all,
Recently purchased a pajero, my third mitsubishi. The first being an Import an RVR HSGR turbo awd wagon a few years back which I neglected to pay the proper respect and I end up decimating a big end bearing and damaging the crank. she sat off the road for couple years before being stripped and sold off as parts and has only just left the stable to make room for the pajero.
having killed the RVR I disciplined myself and had a 1986 corolla seca with the indestructible 4ac carbie boat anchor. It was a reliable old car and got me to and from work cheaply if not comfortably for 18 months.
With the rolla starting to fall to bits and having paid of all my personal debt I decided it was time for my first new car and purchased a MY14 mitsubishi mirage to be my new daily driver in febuary of this year .
I have been pretty happy with the mirage its a great little car! heaps of power for a three cylinder as long as you don't load it up to much but is really only suited to trips not much longer than an hr. It gets me to work and back and only asks for juice about once every three weeks returning about 5.2-5.6L/100km with 95ron unleaded, about 3000kms on her so far.
Anyway have had the idea floating around in the back of my head for a while to get a 4x4 to do some touring on holidays with my partner out to Alice Springs to explore and see my old man and maybe down into the state forests in NSW or go outback to Western or Northern QLD.
Enter the Pajero, was browsing on the usual sites, not with the intention to buy then this jumped out at me and ticked alot of boxes. diesel, auto, bullbar, spotties, uhf, all the labour intensive suspension bits replaced and 6 months rego and within my budget to boot!
The Good:
ARB bullbar
recent heavy duty leaves and recent shock absorbers.
All bushes, ball joints and bump stops had been replaced (visually confirmed this myself under the car, matches receipt for suspension work totalling $1400)
GME UHF
Spotties
Rear disc brakes (though worn)
minimal surface rust on exterior panels
all electrics including spotties work (with a few minor niggles)
Dual Battery
heavy duty tow bar
anderson plug
tyres have at least 6 months life left in them.
the bad
questionable service history, oil I believe has been done regularly but other major items, belts and other fluids have been neglected.
air con needs regass (but is converted to r134a luckily!)
previous owner installed intercooler scoop on wrong side to allow air to flow over the block, looks ok anyway :P
Plans:
My overall budget for the truck including purchase price, insurance and repairs was $5000, which in Queensland is about as cheap as it gets for a non thrashed, rust and dent free diesel 4x4 ready for some touring.
here is the breakdown so far;
most parts have been sourced from the comfort of my computer chair and delivered to my door, prices include delivery costs to keep this realistic. I am doing the labour myself as I have the space, time and am confident in my ability to service my own vehicles and have collected a decent tool kit over the years.
1988 LWB exceed
cost: $3400
duty: $126
insurance: $169
$3695
$1305 budget
BOUGHT
timing kit and front wheel bearings
(Allied bearings, Cairns) $239.75
Castrol ATF dex III 5L (Autobarn) $34.99
Gates AIR/ALT/ACC belts $54.97
PENRITE HPR 20W60 10L $79.99
PENRITE 80W90 5L $63.98
OIL FILTER $54.99
15L coolant $54.98
at filter kit $29.00
water pump $59.11
Thermostat Gasket $3.49
radiator cap $10.99
Upper and lower hose $43.06
Thermostat $44.39
genuine parts $56.19
$829.88
475.12CR
TO BUY
DBA1238 REAR pads
ferodo zero $31.96
DB1113 FRONT pads $74.40
RDA233 rear disc $89.30
Sakura FA1032 air filter ??
(brisbane air cleaners)
total $195.66
$279.46
OPTION
bbt redhead compressor $109 (partner already has an ARB compressor in her pathfinder so might give it a miss)
Air con regas/repair <$300 (hopefully)
31 x 10.5 r15 out of my budget doh!
Anyway will post some pictures as I progress with my first task of replacing the timing belts, cam and crank seals, and water pump this week as time allows. It is my first attempt at doing a timing belt service so I'm taking my time to make sure its done right first go.
Recently purchased a pajero, my third mitsubishi. The first being an Import an RVR HSGR turbo awd wagon a few years back which I neglected to pay the proper respect and I end up decimating a big end bearing and damaging the crank. she sat off the road for couple years before being stripped and sold off as parts and has only just left the stable to make room for the pajero.
having killed the RVR I disciplined myself and had a 1986 corolla seca with the indestructible 4ac carbie boat anchor. It was a reliable old car and got me to and from work cheaply if not comfortably for 18 months.
With the rolla starting to fall to bits and having paid of all my personal debt I decided it was time for my first new car and purchased a MY14 mitsubishi mirage to be my new daily driver in febuary of this year .
I have been pretty happy with the mirage its a great little car! heaps of power for a three cylinder as long as you don't load it up to much but is really only suited to trips not much longer than an hr. It gets me to work and back and only asks for juice about once every three weeks returning about 5.2-5.6L/100km with 95ron unleaded, about 3000kms on her so far.
Anyway have had the idea floating around in the back of my head for a while to get a 4x4 to do some touring on holidays with my partner out to Alice Springs to explore and see my old man and maybe down into the state forests in NSW or go outback to Western or Northern QLD.
Enter the Pajero, was browsing on the usual sites, not with the intention to buy then this jumped out at me and ticked alot of boxes. diesel, auto, bullbar, spotties, uhf, all the labour intensive suspension bits replaced and 6 months rego and within my budget to boot!
The Good:
ARB bullbar
recent heavy duty leaves and recent shock absorbers.
All bushes, ball joints and bump stops had been replaced (visually confirmed this myself under the car, matches receipt for suspension work totalling $1400)
GME UHF
Spotties
Rear disc brakes (though worn)
minimal surface rust on exterior panels
all electrics including spotties work (with a few minor niggles)
Dual Battery
heavy duty tow bar
anderson plug
tyres have at least 6 months life left in them.
the bad
questionable service history, oil I believe has been done regularly but other major items, belts and other fluids have been neglected.
air con needs regass (but is converted to r134a luckily!)
previous owner installed intercooler scoop on wrong side to allow air to flow over the block, looks ok anyway :P
Plans:
My overall budget for the truck including purchase price, insurance and repairs was $5000, which in Queensland is about as cheap as it gets for a non thrashed, rust and dent free diesel 4x4 ready for some touring.
here is the breakdown so far;
most parts have been sourced from the comfort of my computer chair and delivered to my door, prices include delivery costs to keep this realistic. I am doing the labour myself as I have the space, time and am confident in my ability to service my own vehicles and have collected a decent tool kit over the years.
1988 LWB exceed
cost: $3400
duty: $126
insurance: $169
$3695
$1305 budget
BOUGHT
timing kit and front wheel bearings
(Allied bearings, Cairns) $239.75
Castrol ATF dex III 5L (Autobarn) $34.99
Gates AIR/ALT/ACC belts $54.97
PENRITE HPR 20W60 10L $79.99
PENRITE 80W90 5L $63.98
OIL FILTER $54.99
15L coolant $54.98
at filter kit $29.00
water pump $59.11
Thermostat Gasket $3.49
radiator cap $10.99
Upper and lower hose $43.06
Thermostat $44.39
genuine parts $56.19
$829.88
475.12CR
TO BUY
DBA1238 REAR pads
ferodo zero $31.96
DB1113 FRONT pads $74.40
RDA233 rear disc $89.30
Sakura FA1032 air filter ??
(brisbane air cleaners)
total $195.66
$279.46
OPTION
bbt redhead compressor $109 (partner already has an ARB compressor in her pathfinder so might give it a miss)
Air con regas/repair <$300 (hopefully)
31 x 10.5 r15 out of my budget doh!
Anyway will post some pictures as I progress with my first task of replacing the timing belts, cam and crank seals, and water pump this week as time allows. It is my first attempt at doing a timing belt service so I'm taking my time to make sure its done right first go.
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