twisted32 organised it - I just paid for it.
Very happy with the result. 
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I'm going to guess it's the welsh plug inside the spline in the front output shaft adaptor - I had mine fail twice.
To cut the internal splines a broach is pushed through - leaving a through hole. To plug the hole, a welsh plug is installed....Leave a comment:
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Hi Ray, welcome to the forum.
When it comes to flashing lights there are lots of people who want to help, but there are generally lots of responses that won't help.
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In my experience, setting the aircon to minimum temp (18 degrees in the Paj) means it never tries to heat, regardless of incoming air temperature. Any temp above 18, it might try to heat the incoming air. Does this behaviour occur if you're on minimum...Leave a comment:
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In SA, "4wd" is one step away from "Closed", and is no towing (and 4wd under 3T - so that counts me out, and most LandCruisers, Patrols etc...)
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For those who may be interested, I have a few Top Spins in stock at the moment. Inevitably, pricing for the Top Spins have gone up since I first posted, but adaptors remain the same - first and last posts have been updated with new pricing, I'm not...Leave a comment:
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Spare wheel cover spacer
Better late than never?
For those who may have been following this thread, I am finally offering some kits for sale. Spacer kits, to extend the frame for the spare tyre cover - originally designed to create space for a bag on the wheel,... -
It's to do with the number of teeth in the driven gear, which compensates for various combinations of diff ratio and tyre size. The driving gear in the transfer case doesn't change, so the teeth on that define the required pitch. As the number of teeth...Leave a comment:
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Not strictly true. If it's supplied and installed by ARB then there's no question who's responsible for any problems.
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True - and, in the real world, the mathematics behind most modern technology doesn't work without it - i, the imaginary number, aka j in the electrical realm....Leave a comment:
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The assembly that screws into the transfer case has four different positions, to suit a different range of gear sizes.
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Reply to Worn leather steering wheelYes, this is a bit of a grave-dig.
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Reply to Leaky transfer caseI'm going to guess it's the welsh plug inside the spline in the front output shaft adaptor - I had mine fail twice.
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Hi Ray, welcome to the forum.
When it comes to flashing lights there are lots of people who want to help, but there are generally lots of responses that won't help.
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In my experience, setting the aircon to minimum temp (18 degrees in the Paj) means it never tries to heat, regardless of incoming air temperature. Any temp above 18, it might try to heat the incoming air. Does this behaviour occur if you're on minimum...4 days ago
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Reply to Queensland road conditionsIn SA, "4wd" is one step away from "Closed", and is no towing (and 4wd under 3T - so that counts me out, and most LandCruisers, Patrols etc...)
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For those who may be interested, I have a few Top Spins in stock at the moment. Inevitably, pricing for the Top Spins have gone up since I first posted, but adaptors remain the same - first and last posts have been updated with new pricing, I'm not...1 week ago
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Better late than never?
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It's to do with the number of teeth in the driven gear, which compensates for various combinations of diff ratio and tyre size. The driving gear in the transfer case doesn't change, so the teeth on that define the required pitch. As the number of teeth...3 weeks ago
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Reply to Front Diff LockNot strictly true. If it's supplied and installed by ARB then there's no question who's responsible for any problems.
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The assembly that screws into the transfer case has four different positions, to suit a different range of gear sizes.
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Reply to Why not to use a WDHNot a sight that would give me great confidence.
If the driver is sufficiently aware, they might stick to 80-90km/h and never have problems (probably cause a few for other road users, but not have problems themselves).
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Is there any visible sign of both bulbs being illuminated together i.e. does the brake light glow (even slightly) when the indicator is glowing / does the indicator glow (even slightly) when the brake light is on?4 weeks ago
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Reply to Why not to use a WDHI'm sure you understand this stuff better than I do, and I agree that it was unnecessarily confusing - but I thought this bloke had previously derided weight distribution hitches because (according to him) they can't actually redistribute any weight,...4 weeks ago
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Reply to Lithium starter batteryI'd love to know who he spoke to at Redarc, as I think the answer he received was wrong. Connecting the blue wire to a switched ignition source should fix the problem....20-04-22, 08:29 PM
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You need to confirm with calculations at the pump.
Your chip is injecting more fuel than the factory computer thinks it is injecting, so how can the computer accurately reflect your consumption? You're burning fuel that the factory computer...16-04-22, 10:25 AM -
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Paddles
Sheepskin seat cover
Charging cradle for my phone, keeps my phone charged, and Torque Pro is close to line of sight.
4wding?
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Reply to Options for anniversary tripA September trip...
High Country could still be wet / snowy / subject to seasonal track closures. I'd be inclined to leave that for a different time of year.
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If the torque converter is slipping, it's heating the transmission fluid. That heat is energy, which largely comes from burning fuel.
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Reply to Large Oil leak from TransmissionI can't speak for Mav, but I'd guess it's the seal on the output of the transmission. The transfer case would need to come out to access it, which isn't too bad in the auto - it's all electronic controls, so there are no mechanical linkages to disconnect....09-04-22, 11:32 AM
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Out of curiosity, why?
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For alloys, probably. The sleeved nuts for the factory alloys don't centre the wheel - the wheel centres on the hub. If the alternate rims use seats that are designed to accept tapered nuts then the nuts will centre the wheel, and centring rings are...05-04-22, 08:24 PM
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Reply to upgrade advise for 95 Pajero !!Your rear suspension is essentially the same as in the PB / PC Challenger. Read OJ's (many) posts on upgrade options for Challenger, and pick a solution you like.04-04-22, 12:20 PM
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Bash plates.
Yes, more weight, which is why I didn't have a transmission bash plate - but I do now.
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Reply to My NT PlatinumFlashing centre diff light.
So it was my turn for one of these problems, but I didn't get the 20km of driving before it started - mine would come up as soon as I moved the lever from 2H. Green lights would go out, orange centre diff light...04-04-22, 10:10 AM -
Reply to Pajero Sport Towing IssueMaybe I misunderstood, but the OP only mentions taking his foot off the accelerator into bends, not using the brakes.
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I don't know how the Gen 4 ends up heavier, but check the differences in kerb weights / GVM....29-03-22, 04:01 PM
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Physically interchangeable, but be aware that the Gen 3 is about 10‰ lighter than the Gen 4. A lift designed for a Gen 4 could be a little stiffer / higher in a Gen 3....28-03-22, 11:30 PM
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Reply to Roof weight concerns. Advice sought.In my opinion, the only people not surprised are those who still don't know. Careful consideration is definitely warranted, and you're already way ahead of most - including many who have been doing this for decades.
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Reply to Roof weight concerns. Advice sought.Hi Bhobb,
Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the world of 4wd touring - you're starting out the right way by recognising that weight is an important issue to keep under control.
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Reply to Premium diesel V standardAgreed. The results for the Sunwa filter were quite impressive, but there was no discussion about whether or not the particle sizes that passed through the other two would be problematic for a common rail engine.
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Reply to Dash windscreen obstruction viewUnless you have a ridiculously large display that is literally interrupting view to the front of the vehicle I don't believe your average police officer cares.
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Reply to Pajero subframe drop/body liftI had Dobinson MRRs in the rear, until they required the last rebuild, when Dobinson could no longer source suitable bushes for one end. They offered me a good price on MRAs for the rear, but their standard kit is designed for the remote canisters to...16-03-22, 07:13 PM
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Reply to Fuel ExciseI paid almost $300 to fill mine yesterday - you'd need to pay me a lot more than that if you want me to fly to Bali.
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Possibly. Have you stuck your head under the vehicle to look at your transfer case?
My guess, your transfer case hadn't fully engaged low range, and under load it effectively spat itself out of gear i.e. the selector that connects the main...15-03-22, 08:33 PM -
I've had a noise from the front that only happened when turning - finally, somebody else pointed out that the cable for the front driver's ABS sensor wasn't routed properly, and intermittently rubbing on the CV boot. Not difficult to have a quick l...12-03-22, 01:11 PM
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Reply to Pajero subframe drop/body liftThat only makes a significant different on solid axles, where the axis of the wheel swings with the axis of the drive shaft. On the Pajero's independent suspension the control arms keep the axis of the wheels much closer to horizontal as the axis of...12-03-22, 12:50 PM
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The intent of "name & shame" is to publicly identify and harm the business. Defamation.
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Defamation laws.
If this forum allows negative comments about a business to be viewable to the public the Pajero 4wd Club of Victoria can be sued for defamation.
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Reply to Battery ProblemsI have a vague recollection about a number of members experiencing Rockford amplifiers not shutting down properly?07-03-22, 08:22 PM
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I used to spend a bit of time driving around outback Queensland, and over the course of 5 years I noticed there weren't too many colours of cars that always stand out all the time.
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Mitsubishi made kits to convert the fogs to DRLs, Eagle Auto Parts had some that they flogged off on eBay at $95 + freight. I can't see them listed there any more, but if you do some digging on Partsouq you might find a part number for it?
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Reply to 3d printers-help with choosingI can't comment on "annealing" prints in an oven, but I do treat some of my ABS prints with acetone vapour. In my opinion, it does slightly increase the adhesion between layers (resist splitting) but I've seen some testing that suggests strength...21-02-22, 09:23 PM
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Yes, some people will tow in 5th when the conditions are right.
If you're a manual driver at heart, and like to change gears yourself, lockup-mate will do all that you need - lock the torque converter in 5th, change back to 4th (or lower)...20-02-22, 01:34 PM -
I was involved in attempting to troubleshoot a similar problem with a 3 litre NH about 10 years ago, which failed at Talbotville in the Vic High Country. I led us down a wrong path, and we weren't able to fix it, and it eventually was towed back to...20-02-22, 01:24 PM
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Reply to 3d printers-help with choosingSomething to keep in mind during your research: in my experience, people using 3D printers can typically be placed in one of two categories: those who are interested in the process, and those who are interested in the outcome.
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Reply to Towing with ns 3.2 manualThere are reasons to be careful in 5th gear, for both autos and manuals.
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Reply to What do you like about your PajeroFirst failure was definitely my fault - no arguments.
Second failure (repaired) was potentially incorrect assembly by a third party.
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I recently noticed a similar issue with codes appending the V5AWF - I concluded it was something to do with bell housings & transfer case adaptors, but that was only a guess. The info above from boritz could support the theory - one code is for the...08-02-22, 02:22 PM
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Reply to Turbo replacement on NW."Over-boosting" doesn't sound like a turbo-charger at the end of its life i.e. worn out beyond repair. If it can still produce too much boost I'd suspect the turbine itself is fine, and it's the variable vane mechanism that isn't working properly...07-02-22, 09:20 PM
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Reply to What do you like about your PajeroI still believe that, for me, the Gen 4 Pajero is the best thing this side of a 200 Series - and given that my budget won't extend to a 200 Series any time soon, I expect I'll have my Pajero for some time yet.
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I'm very much in the "myth" camp.
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Reply to Towing on a hot dayI don't think it's a dumb question.
I don't think 105 degrees is too much to worry about, for a short period - maybe a minute or two. That's fluid temp, not necessarily the temp of the hardware, which will take a little while to "heat...06-02-22, 11:15 AM -
Reply to Dual battery set upAny battery, in my opinion - cranking or aux, traditional alternator or "smart".
Traditional alternator systems use a high voltage to quickly restore the cranking current on a short "soccer mum" trip, so on longer trips...05-02-22, 10:04 AM -
Reply to Hacks for small garagesI have an odd-shaped garage, and a driveway that approaches from an angle - each of my cars needs attention when parking.
My Pajero must be backed in on an angle - otherwise, I can't open the rear door. Due to odd shape & work benches...05-02-22, 09:44 AM -
Reply to Towing on a hot dayOne of the benefits of living in Australia is that we are largely free to believe whatever we choose to believe. On the above, I believe different.
The Pajero wasn't designed to tow 3T - it was designed to tow 2.5T, but Marketing pressure...05-02-22, 09:33 AM -
Reply to Towing on a hot dayThe heat in the ATF fluid comes, ultimately, from burning fuel. Any method of dealing with the heat that has been generated in the transmission is dealing with wasted fuel.
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Reply to My NT PlatinumSo, another January, another High Country Trip, another transfer case failure...
Our last day at Talbotville, before we were intending to plan a fun route through to the Walhalla region. To make for an enjoyable day of 4wding, our plan was...01-02-22, 07:15 PM -
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The official fuel consumption figures displayed on the stickers are derived from mandatory emissions tests - conducted in a laboratory under strict conditions....16-01-22, 11:30 AM -
The devil is in the detail:
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My understanding is that wheels designed to use tapered nuts are relying on the nuts to centre the wheels properly, where wheels using sleeved nuts with flat washers (generally alloy wheels) are designed to centre on the hub.
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Reply to Transmission change.OP, if fikst your post for you.
As others have indicated, you need to find somebody who knows how to diagnose a fault and repair it, not simply replace the entire transmission. You wouldn't replace your engine because it has a faulty injector....10-12-21, 12:09 PM -
Reply to Torque converter lockupI would love to know how. While the torque converter is slipping it is producing more torque than it is receiving from the engine - locking the torque converter will result in less torque at the transmission input shaft. How does less torque strain the...10-12-21, 12:05 PM
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Reply to gearbox troublesThe V6 will have the Jatco transmission, and the issue is most likely to be the switch on the side of the transmission has fallen out of adjustment. Start with checking that....28-11-21, 09:01 AM
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Reply to Suspension TravelIn my experience, the right choice of shock absorber can help at the rear:...27-11-21, 03:32 PM
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I have air lockers front and rear, and I can still get TC flashing individual lights at times (when fully locked).
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As a general rule, I treat tyre shop employees with great scepticism - or probably cynicism is more accurate. Having said that, I have encountered a few that I considered to be trustworthy, and gave service and advice that I considered to be excellent....22-11-21, 03:19 PM
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Reply to Electric vehicle doing it easyHi Jaffles, I'm with you 100%. But some of the more rabid Tesla fanbois are critical of hydrogen FCEVs for the reduced efficiency. And Mr Musk doesn't like them because he can't use them on Mars....19-11-21, 02:03 PM
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Reply to Driving in 4HFor years I never noticed a difference between 2H & 4H. After one particular tyre rotation (with Toyo MTRs - chunky tread blocks) I began to notice a "resonance" at light loads in 4H e.g. pulling ever so slightly at 60 km/h. Under higher...19-11-21, 01:35 PM
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Reply to 4WD not engagingDid you swap them back? To me, this alone would explain the symptoms you describe, and I think I can even explain what happened:
Previous owner was having flashing front lights in 2wd, because the actuator wasn't being pulled back to the...19-11-21, 01:31 PM -
Reply to Electric vehicle doing it easyI'm wondering if we (Australia) will need much bulk hydrogen transport.
We need charging stations for electric vehicles across our road network, and in many places it makes sense to install solar arrays to generate the electricity.
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Reply to Electric vehicle doing it easyFor all my Luddite ways, I agree that BEVs have a huge future and we are only just seeing the beginning. But I don't see myself owning one any time soon.
For an urban commuter car, I believe it's a no-brainer. So many benefits that have...16-11-21, 06:29 PM -
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Dammit! You know I'll need your spare one day, so think about what you're forcing me to do!
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I concur.
"Wind up" of the drive train occurs when the tyres can't slip to "differentiate" the different distances travelled by the front & rear tyres. There's a good chance they will slip on slippery grass. Personally,...12-11-21, 07:10 PM -
Where is it written that 285/70R17 requires an 8" wide rim? A quick look at the Cooper Tires Australian website shows 285/70R17 approved rim width is 7.5 - 9 inches. The factory 17" rim is an approved width.
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Reply to Transfer case shift rail gear timingI can't see the alignment marks on the gears - should they be the other way up?
My transfer case needed to be re-built because the locking mechanism for the centre diff got chewed out. This happened after others installed the reduction gears,...11-11-21, 09:11 AM -
Reply to Transfer case failureHi jaffles,
A couple of things happening here.
Yes, I originally made a very rudimentary lock-up kit, before Marshall bought his NX. I now have a lockup-mate. I don't have auto-mate, as I can't stop using the paddles - auto-mate...07-11-21, 10:11 AM -
Reply to Transfer case failureDammit! I wish you hadn't posted that - you know what's going to happen now!
The front diff was locked at the time, so side gears were protected. Crown wheel & pinion probably didn't have a...06-11-21, 01:51 PM -
Reply to Transfer case failureIt is literally the aluminium case, that you see when you look at the transfer from outside. The lay shaft that transmits drive in low range has a beefy roller bearing on each end, and the shaft between the gears is short & also appears quite beefy....06-11-21, 01:49 PM
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Reply to NX Transfer Case FailureNo need to apologise - my failure was spectacular stupidity, I accept that. My fault, nobody else's. Thanks for your help in the aftermath.
If not for that failure I wouldn't have reduction gears.
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Personally, I think the Ineos Grenadier announcement of a hydrogen-powered FCEV is the closest I have seen to my next 4wd.
BEV for crossing the Simpson? Don't make me laugh.
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We did this a couple of years ago, and we're doing it again.
A few of us are heading to the mouth of the Murray for a pre-Christmas get together, and I thought I'd throw it open to the forum. A bbq / lunch / responsible drink or two, all...03-11-21, 08:09 PM -
Reply to the Pic of the Day threadSongster? Not really. I have been known to sing, but that doesn't mean I do it well. I also don't play an instrument - I took that photo, I'm not starring in it.
I am in the last photo, but not too many members will pick me.
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Reply to Off-road SparesFWIW, I agree with OJ - sage advice.
A particular story I recall from many years ago regarded an early adventurer, in an early Land Rover - and it's stuck with me. Every trip away, he carried, amongst other things, an entire rear axle assembly,...03-11-21, 07:31 PM -
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Reply to NX Transfer Case FailureI hope you're not looking for an argument from me.
Jason, it's not a lot to go on, but is that Stock Route? Regardless, thousands of Pajeros have driven High Country tracks like that countless times, so the driving shown in the...03-11-21, 07:10 PM -
Reply to Replacement wheel centres for Gen 4.Hi Phil,
If you're still interested, PM me a delivery address.
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That's a very redneckist / mulletist post!
Sorry - just had to try it, in an attempt to understand why people do it.
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I'm sure it would be an awesome beach cruiser, but I'm not sure how it would cope in the Vic High Country - ignoring any of those pesky realities like road worthiness, and registration.01-11-21, 06:57 PM
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Reply to Radio static from dc-dc chargerThis. What brand is it?
Not all electronic devices are created equal. I once spent months trying to figure out why a prototype was radiating noise like a banshee - eventually it turned out that our "EMC Compliant" monitor was 6dB...15-10-21, 09:21 PM -
Reply to Pickles NX GLSSounds good to me!
Just don't try using "I've got pies in the oven" as an excuse to take all the easy tracks....
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I may be barking up the wrong tree here, but multiple dash lights can indicate a blown hazard light fuse (which also affects alternator output). The next time you have the lights up, see if your hazard lights are working.03-10-21, 07:49 PM
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Reply to Diff ratio changeHi Alex,
Welcome to the forum.
I understand the desire for more relaxed cruising, but remember that taller diff ratios will affect all your gears - which may or may not be a significant issue, depending on how your...02-10-21, 09:07 PM -
Reply to Diode in LED Wiring harnessThey do - I suspect this issue is poor communication.
As an example: ARB (no typo) have had issues with some of their DRL wiring harnesses in their bull bars, which use a diode for blocking. Under certain circumstances, with the diode shorted...30-09-21, 12:19 PM -
Reply to Diode in LED Wiring harnessSort of. Until the recent rise in "smart" alternators, most would regulate the charging voltage to somewhere around 14 - 14.5 V, with some temperature compensation - reduce the voltage as the battery gets hotter. These systems are great for...30-09-21, 12:08 PM
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Reply to Replacement wheel centres for Gen 4.Hi Phil,
Thanks for your interest. The 3-diamond component has, so far, been retained by a press fit in the metal. They were originally also glued in, but the glue was ineffectual, and ham-fisted handling of the inserts will push the diamonds...28-09-21, 07:55 PM -
I'm sure I'm not the only Pajero owner who is disappointed by shabby looking wheel centres (which, in my case, is ironic given the shabby-looking nature of my wheels...)
When used off-road the paint comes off, and the underlying...27-09-21, 09:45 PM -
1. Have you considered contacting Al-Ko to see if they have a solution? It might be a more significant initial investment (hubs & Paj wheels) but if you're intending to keep the Paj for more than a year or two then the convenience of matching wheels...18-09-21, 10:09 PM
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Reply to TowingIs anybody else disturbed by the fact that a van manufacturer actually did that? How many members of the forum understand that this is a problem waiting to happen, but some van manufacturers either don't know, or don't care?...07-09-21, 01:14 PM
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Reply to TowingThe NS Pajero is rated to tow 2500 kg with a 250 kg ball weight. When the NT was introduced, the max ATM was increased to 3000 kg - but above 2500 kg, max ball weight reduces to 180 kg. In my opinion, Marketing said "We need a 3000 kg rating!"...07-09-21, 09:12 AM
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Reply to Smart bar and flying cowIn the early days of air bags, when only high-end cars had them, many Mercedes Benz owners complained that their air bags had not deployed.
"Were you injured?"
"No."
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Reply to Negative vs positive switchingThis is the logical fallacy that drives the myth.
It's called a circuit because it's a closed loop - voltage source, load, and switch. Wherever the switch is placed, the current is the same, the voltage drop across the load is the same,...04-09-21, 11:09 PM -
Reply to Negative vs positive switchingI'm with you Stu - I don't believe it makes a difference.
Sparking is caused when switching an inductive load - current flowing in an inductor doesn't like to change (i.e. turn off), so a voltage is generated as the inductor tries to maintain...04-09-21, 05:46 PM -
Reply to Wear & Tear from TowingThe transmission is also used by Toyota in some LandCruisers & Prados - in Toyota speak, its the A750F. Most transmission specialists should know it.
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Reply to Theory of BoltingI haven't watched the videos, so no comments about that content, but enjoy reading the input from those who work in safety-focused fields - that's where people generally know what they're talking about.
As an engineer, I've worked with more...31-08-21, 11:24 PM -
Reply to Nolans Brook claiming a PajeroI had it pretty easy when I did it long ago.
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Reply to Nolans Brook claiming a PajeroInteresting that the Pajero drowned with a snorkel. I wonder what went wrong.
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Reply to Have a conundrum.As I understand how the 6G74 works, the Crank Angle Sensor signal is who the ECU knows the engine is turning, and that it should create spark.
If the ECU doesn't know the engine is turning, it doesn't know that it should be creating spark,...29-08-21, 08:58 AM -
Reply to used oil analysis, gen 4-4PaulMcG, your profile says Sunshine Coast. Why on earth do you think you need a 5W oil?
The product you had tested is a 5W oil with stuff added to reduce the rate at which it thins as it heats up - so that, at 100 degrees, it's no longer...27-08-21, 10:30 PM -
Reply to Tyre Rotation PatternI use a tread depth gauge to measure tread depth on inner edge, middle and outer edge of all five tyres. I then put the most worn tyre on the back door, the two best tyres on the rear, and the other two on the front. I swap tyres side to side if they're...23-08-21, 07:46 PM
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Reply to Auto to Manual transfer case swapI haven't seen the manual case myself, but I understand that the gear stick for the gearbox mounts to the top of the transfer case, and a rod pokes through the front of the case. I would've thought the front panel would swap over, but I heard of a gearbox...23-08-21, 05:45 PM
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Reply to My 2017 NX ProjectIt was dyno'd in 3rd gear. There is torque multiplication in the torque converter, and in the transmission. Torque at the engine is less - maybe 2/3 of torque at the wheels....17-08-21, 06:59 AM
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Reply to My NT PlatinumNot yet. My drawers (from the previous owner) push against that factory drop panel - so something like Kaon's solution won't fit. But I have been working on something similar to geopaj's solution......15-08-21, 07:01 PM
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Reply to My NT PlatinumNot too many trips away over the last few months, but I finally have something to post about.
Wheel caps. I'd forgotten I posted about them. They're still there, even after having the wheels off a few times, including by a tyre shop -...15-08-21, 03:37 PM -
Reply to Geopaj's Paj (NT VRX)Nice!
Great minds think alike - I've been working on something similar. 🙂 Hopefully I'll have some pics up today of something you might like to add....15-08-21, 12:28 PM -
Reply to Gen 4 bin bag provision.If you're not worried about the gap in the covers, I have a bolt-in solution that spaces the frame out 170mm. The following pics are of the original 125mm version:
I've spent a bit of time playing with making cosmetic...13-08-21, 11:29 PM -
Reply to acceptable EGT on a Gen 4No.
There is no "upper limit" for everybody.
Where is the thermocouple - before the turbo, or after? How far after?
The thermocouple will (should) measure gas temperature, but damage happens when components...13-08-21, 11:15 PM -
I'm interested in your intercooler - PM sent.13-08-21, 11:18 AM
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If anything, a front mount intercooler will send engine temps up while your engine is working hard, as it will pre-heat the air going through the radiator.
New coolant won't always improve temperatures, either. A higher glycol concentration...13-08-21, 11:15 AM -
Have you looked at diesel radiators? For the 3l / 2.5 td, the petrol is 2 core and the diesel 3 core, but seem to be otherwise identical. I have a vague recollection that the same was true for 3.5 vs 2.8td, so if you can find a good 4M40 radiator from...13-08-21, 10:19 AM
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I wouldn't.
When I needed a new key I bought a blank from Repco that was listed as suiting my Pajero. I called a mobile locksmith to do the cut & code, and the first thing they did was try it in the lock - it didn't fit.
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Reply to NS Pajero Wheel UpgradeIf you have the swb you should be able to find some 16s that fit. Forget 15s - not just because they won't fit, but 15" tyres will have lower load ratings.
If you have the lwb and can find 16" rims that will fit over the brakes,...12-08-21, 08:48 AM -
Thank you Scooby - this is the correct way to calculate GCM, not simply GVM + ATM.
Which makes me wonder why Mitsubishi and Toyota have, for some vehicles only, established GCM figures that way when they're not practical? Could it possibly...12-08-21, 08:43 AM -
No.
Aggregate Trailer Mass, like Gross Vehicle Mass, is a legally defined term, and ATM doesn't change whether it's hooked to a vehicle or not. End of story.
Ex factory, in Australia, no Gen 4 Pajero can tow an ATM of more...12-08-21, 01:25 AM -
There's two different conversations going on here - one talking general theory, I'm talking specifically about the Gen 4 Pajero.
A factory stock Gen 4 Pajero cannot realistically achieve its published GCM limit.
That's the key...11-08-21, 07:21 PM -
You've missed that the tow ball weight is also included in the GVM figure - the combined weight on the Pajero's two axles.
It is counted twice....11-08-21, 04:49 PM -
Reply to NS Pajero Wheel UpgradeThis.
Or, sell both sets, buy some 17s, and pocket the difference....11-08-21, 03:03 PM -
I know there was a big fuss made about banning of GCM upgrades, but I recall this was quietly reversed some time later - I think there were some users on Farcebook claiming they've recently had GCM upgrades on a Gen 4 Pajero (which scares me, but I try...11-08-21, 02:36 PM
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Reply to Air Tank from ExtinguisherI didn't care until I was coming home from Fraser, via Noosa. We planned to take all day, came down the beach, plan was to reinflate at Noosa for the run down the bitumen to home (near Springwood).
Back then, the nearest...30-07-21, 12:17 AM -
Reply to Air Tank from ExtinguisherR & r are radii, not diameters.
R is radius to the centre of the "tube", r is radius of the tube. And today I'm getting closer to 75 litres, so I don't know how I got 25 yesterday. So the 3 litre tank is even less...
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Reply to Air Tank from ExtinguisherI presume that's the free air equivalent?
Edit: re-worked with corrected tyre volume.
Using very round figures (to make the calcs a little easier) I came up with 75 litres internal volume, at atmospheric pressure (call it 15...27-07-21, 11:28 PM -
I remember reading (a few decades back) an opinion that the original Jeep, and then the Land Rover, were intended to be driven in 2wd, and you only engage 4wd to back out after you get stopped.
I think some 4wd owners have a similar...26-07-21, 11:00 PM -
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Reply to 4WD system codes and troubleshootingI had a failing transfer case that wouldn't select the mode I wanted if it didn't see the right switch configurations at every step along the way e.g. if I was in 4LLc and wanted 2H, it would get upset and stop if it didn't like either 4HLc or 4H....26-07-21, 10:49 PM
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"...just after breakfast..."?
What was for breakfast?...
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Reply to My 2017 NX ProjectWas it used as a pilot vehicle? Might've done many km at low speed, too slow for regen to work properly. Scour the wreckers for a late model with low km, and buy the exhaust from that.24-07-21, 04:09 PM
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Reply to Newbie QuestionI expect that's more to remind the lazy-arsed dealership mechanic not to try using whatever screwdriver happens to be in his back pocket. Or to remind the workshop supervisor to smack said lazy-arsed mechanic across the back of the head when the screwdriver...24-07-21, 04:02 PM
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Reply to Robe Recoveries.Great story jaffles - thanks for posting.
Most of the time, I feel like I'm too young to be an old bull, but I probably have enough grey to pull it off. Maybe I'll try it one day......
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Personally, I have no issue with van drivers travelling at whatever speed they choose, but I do become extremely frustrated by those who show no consideration for the drivers behind them.
If there is a vehicle behind you, but none in front...21-07-21, 08:35 PM -
Reply to 4H or 5HThat's 4H as in 2H / 4H / 4HLc / 4LLc - not 4th gear.
Any concerns about towing in 5th in a Gen 4 auto should be about ATF fluid, not strength. The "5th gear is weak" issue relates to early 5 speed manual gearboxes (from other...20-07-21, 08:55 PM -
Reply to (HYBLID) Hybrid LSD for NP 3.2 DiDI've long admired the techno-wizardry of the Torsen LSD, and I love watching that video for how well it describes the action.
But it also concerns me, as it's description of a "slipping wheel" isn't 100% accurate - so if they've...14-07-21, 10:01 PM -
As spot01 described so well, the DPF in the early NT (like mine) is much less troublesome than the active DPFs that are the cause of such despair.
The oil specifications in my owner's manual indicate that my DPF doesn't require any special...14-07-21, 09:42 PM -
Reply to Rear suspension clunkLoose brake callipers?
Loose pads in the callipers?
Something loose in the handbrake system?
Do you have a brake proportioning valve attached to the rear axle?...09-07-21, 05:21 PM -
Reply to Grinding of gearsI'll guess it's a synchro issue - special shaped toothed "synchronisation rings" that help to compensate for speed differences as the guts of the gearbox move between gears. Earlier Mitsubishi manuals had a bit of a reputation for touchy synchros,...07-07-21, 10:44 PM
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Reply to Wheel alignment problemI'm with geopaj - something doesn't sound quite right here.
Do you have any form of print-out / alignment results from the wheel alignment? As geopaj asked, can you measure the vertical distance from the centre of wheel to the lip of the...07-07-21, 10:33 PM -
Reply to Come on Mitsubishi.What's wrong with your case? To the best of my knowledge (and I've been hands-on with disassembly / reassembly of my transfer case) there are few differences between auto & manual versions of the transfer case, so depending on what's failed, it...07-07-21, 10:27 PM
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Reply to Clunking gearbox 4th to5th onlyWelcome to the forum.
What did you include in your "major service"? Your NM Pajero has a Jatco transmission that has a reputation for being very sensitive to transmission fluid - if you don't use the correct specification...06-07-21, 11:46 PM -
Forget it.
In musical terms, the difference between musical notes is the twelfth root of 2. This is about a 6% change in frequency, for a step change between one note to the next. You could easily be detecting a lesser change, so you could...06-07-21, 11:43 PM -
"How do I reduce my front axle load?"
I'll take "Ebay Finds" for 20, thanks Alex!06-07-21, 10:35 PM -
Reply to Are all Transfer cases equal?Very good point! Stretching the memory, I recall that manual transfer cases have a Neutral position, and auto transfers don't - so I guess they're different beasts!
If you have a manual, I guess you'll need a manual transfer case....05-07-21, 07:06 PM -
Reply to Are all Transfer cases equal?The 6G72 had a smaller transfer case than 6G74 / 4M40T - I'm not sure about the 4M40.
I believe all the larger Gen 2 transfer cases have the same low range ratio (and high is straight through, 1:1), but I don't know if they all have the...05-07-21, 04:36 PM -
Reply to Tow Ball WeightTowing weights and limits is a confusing topic to learn, not helped by the liberal use of many different TLAs - that's "three letter acronyms", like GVM, GCM and ATM. I don't know what AGM is, other than an Annual General Meeting......
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The DX-III is Mitsubishi SP-2. I believe you need SP-3, which the ATF-MHP lists.03-07-21, 01:08 PM
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Reply to NT Suspension ReplacementI have a love-hate relationship with Dobinsons, but that's primarily around the remote reservoirs on the MRR shocks. The IMS version of their monotubes seems to get very good reports, and I believe they use Lovells springs, so I suggest you consider...03-07-21, 11:48 AM
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All engines use oil.
Some use more than others, so it's hardly noticeable to some, but they all use oil. The OP's experience is a classic example.
Engines lose oil in multiple ways, but two of the most obvious are through the...03-07-21, 11:42 AM -
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Reply to ATM and Tow Ball weightThe "10% rule" is an Australian thing, partly due to our poorly designed caravans that have no regard for weight distribution, and our towing laws that allow us to tow poorly designed over-weight McMansions too fast, with a tow vehicle that...29-06-21, 09:22 PM
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To be clear, is this happening without a trailer connected?...27-06-21, 12:21 PM
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Reply to 265 section tyre on sevensThat's OEM fitment for some later Gen 2 Pajeros. Are you sure the wheels are a suitable offset for your shorty?...20-06-21, 05:15 PM
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I'd never really thought about it, until my last wheel alignment. Apparently my rear toe adjusters are seized on both sides, but camber adjusters are fine - thanks to your liberal application of James' Anti-Seize. So, to get my rear toe correct...
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Reply to Another long term project....GFPGreat work! A man with a vision, and the ability to make it reality.
I noticed you plan to run 31 x 10.5 R15 - have you considered the load on your rear axle? That size tyre has a load index of 109, good for...17-06-21, 06:46 PM -
Reply to Disabling airbags off roadNo.
In more than 20 years of Web-wheeling I don't recall a single credible account of air bags deploying unnecessarily off road - certainly not in any Mitsubishi 4wd being used for recreational 4wding.
If they deploy it is...17-06-21, 06:39 PM -
Reply to Oil Choice? 6G74What oil are you running?
The 6G74 was released in Australia in the early1990s - it is essentially 1980s technology.
These days, with increasingly stringent emissions requirements globally, manufacturers are recommending increasingly...06-06-21, 10:26 PM -
Did the new head unit come with a CAN bus module? If so, it could be interfering with CAN bus comms to the trip computer, depending on where / how it's connected, and whether it includes a termination resistor. Or not - I'm guessing.
FYI,...06-06-21, 10:11 PM -
Reply to Capacitor Jump StarterI like the idea, but I wouldn't waste money on that unit - aside from the fact that it's discontinued, it lists being suitable only up to a 2 litre diesel engine. When "specifications" includes only 12 month warranty I don't consider it a...02-06-21, 09:35 PM
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Reply to Question re Traction Control.I can confirm that a Gen 4 can spin all 4 wheels without traction control triggering.
January this year, in the Victorian High Country, I started up a track we'd never driven before. There had been rain on and off over the preceding days,...02-06-21, 09:28 PM -
Reply to Cooking options for minus tempsDamn you disco stu! Look what you made me do!
Methinks this will be getting a test run over the long weekend - this must be the best way I can imagine to disturb the early morning serenity.
Edit: there's...02-06-21, 08:56 PM -
Reply to Headunit replacement.....Hi JapSwede,
Did your Kenwood unit come with a CAN Bus adaptor? In a Pajero, that does very little, and (as I understand it) nothing that you can't achieve with hardwired connections. Try disconnecting it, and see if you're still losing...28-05-21, 08:59 AM -
Reply to Cooking options for minus tempsI still occasionally stumble across my old hiking stove - one of these:
https://classiccampstoves.com/thread...t-stove.31212/
I used to buy shellite for it, although friends would run them happily on unleaded...28-05-21, 08:45 AM -
Reply to NT Pajero transmission problemsWhen I had a similar problem (P0961), my transmission was locked in 4th.
P0970 is an error caused by high resistance in the solenoid circuit - the transmission ECU can't push enough current through the solenoid. If you are...15-05-21, 08:42 PM -
Reply to 04' NP - injector pump failureHi Al,
Welcome to the forum, and I'm sorry to hear of your problems.
Yes, your fuel pump is a ticking time bomb, but the $8k quote (excluding labour) is about double what it should be.
If caught in time, the pump...15-05-21, 11:35 AM -
Reply to Towing engine revolutionsHi flyreels,
Based on your post, your Pajero has an active DPF that requires regeneration "burns". Such DPFs were only installed in NS and MY17 NX onwards. Models outside this range, such as Jason's (and mine
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Reply to Tyres suddenly noisyThis. Highway run on Sunday, not a hint of any noise. On Tuesday, I got out to look for something rubbing against my tyre.
With weight on the wheel, no sign of movement. With weight off the wheel, there's horrifying amounts of movement....12-05-21, 09:46 PM -
Reply to Jayco fined $75,000That was in the final paragraph of the story linked at the start of this thread. ACCC must pay 80% of Jayco's costs, and Jayco must pay 20% of ACCC's costs - but that would make the headline too long.
Of course, no mention of which amount...12-05-21, 09:41 PM -
Reply to More 'limp mode' problems...I'm sure this isn't an answer you want to hear, but I believe you will struggle to find a mechanic to "fix" a problem that they can't reproduce. From your description, I suspect it's an overheating issue of some description in your transmission,...11-05-21, 02:20 PM
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Penrite's recommended fluid for the Aisin in the Pajero is ATF LV. Before the LV was released, they recommended ATF FS, which has a slightly higher viscosity than the LV - I believe both are within spec for the transmission, but the LV's slightly lower...08-05-21, 07:32 PM
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Reply to NBN QuestionTelecommunications Industry Ombudsman aka TIO.
https://www.tio.com.au/making-a-complaint
Once they accept your complaint Exetel receive a fine, and your issue is escalated to their Tier 2 service team. It will get resolved,...08-05-21, 01:18 PM -
Googling "Autel AP200M" suggests it's an American product, intended for the US market. OBD2 became mandatory in the US in 1996, but wasn't mandatory in Australia until 2006. It may do more than standard OBD2 stuff on OBD2 compliant vehicles,...07-05-21, 12:06 AM
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Reply to Brands of suspension for a SWBTo all intents and purposes - yes. Theoretically - valving is a critical, and you'll never be happy until the valving is perfect.
If you subscribe to the theory, you'll never be happy - so we'll wish you luck.
Speaking more...02-05-21, 11:39 PM -
Reply to Drive 4X4 of the Year 2021Oh my...
Somebody will be in REAL trouble.
Not a single Toyota on the list!...30-04-21, 04:24 PM -
My Shorty is a '94 3 litre, somewhat modified. I came back from a 5 week trip at over 2300 kg (without all the fuel, water, food, beer and wine that I had on board when we left), so I'd guess that fully loaded wasn't too far short of your 2500.
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Reply to Brakes vibratingThis. If it's warped discs, why doesn't it happen all the time?
If discs are warping as they get hot, that indicates a manufacturing problem - differential expansion within one disc? If they warp when they're hot, but are OK when they're...29-04-21, 07:54 PM -
Reply to Brakes vibratingI have. The place I used to use would wind them on with the rattle gun until the first rattle, then use a torque wrench to tighten - would get maybe 30 degrees rotation out of the torque wrench.
New owner gave up on that idea, just hits...29-04-21, 10:19 AM -
At a guess, they would extend about a foot (in the old money) outside the factory rails (on each side). That's wide.
I believe Rhino will sell components individually i.e. you can buy the feet you want, then add whatever rails you want....28-04-21, 10:36 PM -
Reply to Transfer case problemBased on your description, I suspect something is worn in your transfer case, and it's attempting to select 4wd on its own. The electrics aren't seeing the shifter move, or the internals move far enough to indicate 4wd has been selected, so no flashing...22-04-21, 12:16 PM
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Reply to Transmission Oil CoolersAgreed.
Old Skool low-revving large capacity naturally aspirated diesels with 20+:1 compression ratios produced bulk torque at very low revs - let them lug.
Our modern high-revving small capacity hi-po turbo diesels have lower...21-04-21, 09:58 PM -
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Reply to TPMS Internal sensorsYours doesn't?
Mine looks the same, and has two different settings - 5 seats (as shown in the ad) for when the vehicle is fully loaded, but push the centre button and the display shows only 2 seats, to indicate lightly...20-04-21, 07:49 PM -
Reply to Lokka or not to Lokka?This.
These are the reasons why manufacturers of auto-lockers (more accurately auto-unlockers) state their products should not be installed in the front axle of full time 4wd vehicles.
You can install one in the front...19-04-21, 03:18 PM -
I don't want to sound pedantic, but this is a bit vague for trouble-shooting a problem like yours:
Checked how?
Yes, they're present?
Yes, the pump runs, and some fuel comes out?
Yes,...19-04-21, 03:14 PM -
Smelly fumes - is that rotten egg gas type fumes, suggesting a problem with your catalytic converter, or "rich" type fumes, suggesting a mixture problem? Did somebody stick a probe up the exhaust pipe?
Mixture problems could be...17-04-21, 04:03 PM -
Reply to Police Spot ChecksIf you're only a few mm over the limit, I don't believe anybody would care - until you give them a reason to care.
Keep your vehicle clean & well maintained, be polite and cooperative with authorities, and I expect you'll be left alone...17-04-21, 03:54 PM -
Any plate with a hole in it isn't a "blank" - it's a restrictor. And I think the photos show that it achieves nothing of consequence.17-04-21, 11:20 AM
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Reply to DPF Fail towing in the outback :(Which simply wouldn't be possible somewhere like the Simpson Desert. If this truly is (still) in the Owner's handbook then I'd say the Pajero is no longer fit for purpose.
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Reply to DPF Fail towing in the outback :(I'm also voting for incorrect oil to be number 1 suspect. The cynic in me suspects that, even if the dealer does keep different oils for the different vehicles, does the apprentice spanner-monkey care? Grab the nearest available oil and tip it in....14-04-21, 02:09 PM
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Reply to driving lights possibly fried?This.
They should only be 2 pins, so you've got a 50:50 chance of getting the polarity right first time. Of course, if they're a quality light, it won't matter if you hook them up incorrectly - they'll have reverse polarity protection....11-04-21, 10:12 PM -
Reply to 33 inch tyres and chainsA bloke I used to work with was employed as a field service engineer. He was out on a routine service run somewhere in southern NSW when a call came in to attend a breakdown - somewhere above the snow line. Unplanned, so at an appropriate point, he...11-04-21, 10:08 PM
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Best guess, your Ctek has decided both your batteries are fully charged, and has stopped charging them.
I don't really know how the Ctek works, or how you're using it, but I'll take a guess at a sequence of events.
When you...11-04-21, 08:00 PM -
Reply to Vlad's NX GLSFWIW:
My 3D printer extrudes ABS at 274 degrees Celsius, onto a bed that will heat to 100 degrees. The finished product remains rigid and strong in boiling water (don't ask...)
If the outlet was getting hot enough to affect ABS or...11-04-21, 05:43 PM -
Aka Bushskinz. Began with Kieron's Paj, when he was a regular here....11-04-21, 02:02 PM
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Reply to EGR Fault with EGR DeletedDefine EGR delete - has it been programmed out of the ECU, or do you have a resistor mod?
If you have a resistor mod, what value resistor is installed? All the resistor will do is fool the ECU into thinking the the intake air is much cooler...11-04-21, 12:15 PM -
Reply to Unbreakable in the outback?Stop - start technology is all about reducing emissions during the test in the laboratory.
Official fuel economy figures, which we all know are optimistic, are derived from the laboratory emissions test.
With my Golf GTD, on...08-04-21, 08:19 PM -
I recall that, many years ago, there was a bit of an up-roar on another 4wd forum. Orders were long overdue, they wouldn't answer their phone / respond to emails, but their Facebook page was receiving regular updates of parties in their factory....08-04-21, 03:25 PM
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I interpret all that to say their system, before it's installed on a vehicle, is good for up to 150kg in dynamic conditions, but stick with the manufacturer's roof limit if it's less - which, in the case of Pajero, it is.
If some other vehicle...08-04-21, 01:35 PM -
Reply to Unbreakable in the outback?Yes.
Once upon a time, Toyota were really on top of their game, and made a significant number of class-leading vehicles that were streets ahead of their competition.
That time is long gone, but too many purchasers have grown...07-04-21, 10:53 PM -
Reply to Tyre SizeHe's not telling untruths - he's confusing the issue by introducing irrelevant information.
He's talking about ICVs, or Individually Constructed Vehicles.
From the WA Department of Transport:
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Reply to Central diff light flashingProbably not relevant, but which breathers? Diff only, or did they mess with transmission & transfer case?
Probably nothing, but there is a breather off the rear of the transfer case actuator. I wonder if this breather is no longer venting...04-04-21, 07:15 PM -
My opinion, rear only for descents.
When climbing, the front is generally lightly loaded, it's pulling the vehicle in the direction you want to go, and it's easy for one front wheel to fractionally spin and allow steering.
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I suspect you're giving them took much credit. Obviously, once upon a time, they were leaders in the space, and developed some iconic products. But currently, I don't believe it is still the same company. I see no evidence that the talent that developer...01-04-21, 10:36 PM
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Depending on whether this AC component is symmetrical or asymmetrical, your actual resistive losses in the wiring & fuse could be closer to 2A than 1.8A - or getting close to 20% more than the original globes.
Could be - I'm speculating....31-03-21, 02:46 PM -
Reply to Central diff light flashingOf course revolutions per km change with tyre pressure - this is how some factory TPMS systems, like the one in my Mk 6 Golf, operate. They use the ABS sensors to detect the change in rotational speed (compared to other tyres) as the pressure drops....31-03-21, 02:37 PM
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Reply to Central diff light flashingSorry, but you need new tyres.
Tyres only wear evenly across the face if pressures are always correct for the load, and the vehicle never has any alignment problems.
In the photos, your key is inserted near the outer shoulder,...30-03-21, 09:07 PM -
This.
And probably completely irrelevant, but does the high beam indicator on the dash light up?...29-03-21, 09:21 PM -
Reply to Kia CarnivalYes, it is. But I'm guessing he's concerned if it's a genuine 7 year warranty, or analogous to the Mitsubishi non-statutory 10 year power train warranty that was only good for the original purchaser. I believe the Kia warranty is genuine....29-03-21, 09:03 PM
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Reply to My NT PlatinumSo, the plastic printed inserts survived the high country, and have hung in there ever since. But I could never really get used to the look, and (as I discovered today) the rear insert was in the midst of an escape attempt.
But I've been...29-03-21, 08:35 PM -
Reply to smart alternator overrideI don't disagree with this. Starting batteries should last longer than 2 years.
But I disagree that the problem is undercharging. I believe the problem is overcharging.
Go back and have another look at the engine bay of your...28-03-21, 10:35 PM -
Reply to Progressive Rate Rear CoilsAnd how much of that rolls back to the unionists who demand equal pay for equal work, while refusing to acknowledge that not everybody in equal roles produces equal output? When everybody gets paid the same, regardless of whether they perform diligently...28-03-21, 10:22 PM
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Reply to Central diff light flashingAgreed. I missed that information before.
I didn't see what tyres you're running, which makes a difference to your cold pressures at any given load, and I must admit I've been seeing my pressures through observation for so long that I have...28-03-21, 07:11 PM -
Reply to smart alternator overrideYour factory charging system is doing what it's supposed to do, recharging your starting battery and trying not to overcharge it when things are hot.
Yes, 13.7V looks low, but this is when things are hot - 13.7V can still overcharge a hot...28-03-21, 07:01 PM -
Hmmm. 30 minute duty cycle? I'm accustomed to a duty cycle being expressed in terms of time on vs time off - is that 30 minutes continuous running before the thermal switch cuts it off? How long must it be left off before the next 30 minutes?...
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Reply to Progressive Rate Rear CoilsI do some work with a small electrical contracting company. They took on a new apprentice, who had some questions.
"What's your wet weather policy?"
"We get wet."
"What's your hot weather...28-03-21, 04:04 PM -
Reply to Progressive Rate Rear CoilsI blame the looney lefty bleeding hearts who hijacked the school system and trained a generation to believe that all they need to do is turn up.
When you've spent your entire life receiving awards for merely attending, for pretending to...28-03-21, 03:14 PM -
So next cylinder test the new fitting must be installed to the cylinder, but the old hose fitting will still work.
The blurb states that the new fitting has an "an easy-to-use right hand threaded external ACME connection". Is...28-03-21, 03:00 PM -
Reply to smart alternator overrideSorry Dicko, but this is simply wrong. I believe you're thinking of charging lead acid batteries in series, not parallel. I expect the systems you maintained during your career were banks of batteries in series, to create higher voltages - probably...28-03-21, 02:32 PM
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Reply to Central diff light flashingMitsubishi said wheel speed sensor error, and it's hard to figure how that could be affected by suspension lift - other than perhaps if, as has been suggested, excessive camber is somehow affecting things? Those rear figures are quite high, but front...28-03-21, 01:04 PM
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Reply to smart alternator overrideSorry, but this is one of these internet myths that just refuses to go away.
Yes, Lithium is different, and can't be charged in a simple parallel install with a lead acid battery. All these "drop in replacement' lithium systems have...28-03-21, 12:53 PM -
Reply to Portable dual battery packThis.
Fully charge the battery at home, and plug in on the way to the campsite. Fridge will run happily, and the alternator should be able to replace most/all of the power that the fridge consumes as the compressor cycles on...27-03-21, 12:13 PM -
Check for bad earth connections between battery and alternator. My NT has a cable from battery -ve to body, but I'm not sure where it goes after that.
The voltage regulator in the alternator may have a good connection to the battery positive...26-03-21, 09:29 PM -
Not long before ARB released their current range of compressors, my job required me to find a compressor to build into a low volume machine. I looked at specs from all over the world (and recognised one or two compressors sold with brand names that were...26-03-21, 09:14 PM
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Hmmm. Does that sound suspiciously like a specification associated with another off-road vehicle modification?...
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This is intriguing.
Delving into speculation:
LEDs operate at a much lower voltage than battery voltage, so they come with in-built "drivers" that drop the vehicle's 12+ volts to whatever level the LED assembly requires....26-03-21, 09:02 PM -
The fuse is there to protect the cable - to stop it getting too hot, and burning its insulation, or something else.
The heat generated by current flow is proportional to the current squared. Increasing the fuss from 7.5 to 10 has increased...26-03-21, 02:32 PM -
Reply to Pajero V PlatesHi Leon, welcome to the forum, and congrats on your purchase.
You're already recognised that many "4wders" have no idea about the capabilities of anything without a Toysan or Nisota badge, so congratulations on making...25-03-21, 10:06 PM -
Reply to Tyre SizePerhaps by a higher spring rate? I'm with OJ.
Good idea, but lockup-mate isn't available for Gen 3s.
Yes.
Noting that the bigger brakes require a 17" rim, so we would...25-03-21, 09:10 PM -
This. These fuses are there to protect the wiring - nothing else.
There are occasions where the engineers size the fuse incorrectly, leading to regular nuisance trips - but if that was the case with this fuse in these...25-03-21, 08:42 PM -
Reply to Additional LED light with switchFactory DRLs will dim when parking lights turn on. They're needed during the day, but if they're working like they're supposed to, they'll be too bright at night....22-03-21, 10:13 PM
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While I share your frustration and disbelief that such a simple fault can cause such a confusing (and expensive-sounding) array of symptoms, I'd like to put forward the proposition that it wasn't an engineering decision to program this behaviour. I choose...22-03-21, 10:00 PM
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I love it! I think something like that is desperately required here in Australia, but I can already hear our lefty loonies bleating about the rights of the individual to create a rolling road-hazard that endangers the lives of the masses....
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Reply to Towing using factory towbarI expect Jayco recommend a WDH because not too many factory stock rear suspensions will like 230kg on the tow ball, along with a "traditional" load inside the vehicle. Have you purchased, or are you still shopping?
The WDH transfers...16-03-21, 08:34 PM -
So close! How much water tank capacity do you have? Can you sacrifice some water to help get below that arbitrary line?
The change in towball weight doesn't need to come from one heavy item - it could be lots of small changes....16-03-21, 06:18 PM -
My 2c (excluding GST - there is no value added...)
The 10% is only a "rule of thumb", not a hard and fast rule. Some engineering studies have suggested 6 - 7% ball weight is optimum, and such levels are the norm in some other...16-03-21, 01:57 PM -
Reply to Portable dual battery packIn my opinion, it will be an exercise in futility.
The rear socket has a comparatively long run of ridiculously small cable - as soon as your aux battery attempts to draw any charging current, the voltage drop in the cable will effectively...16-03-21, 09:27 AM -
My NT came with Air Lockers, which come with an air compressor. Mine is a single head, mounted under the passenger seat, and for such a small compressor it's amazing how well it performs compared to the larger (and cheaper) portable units.
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Reply to Transfer Case Rebuild MelbourneCall Chadstone Mitsubishi, ask to speak to Paul Hicks - the Service Manager.
Yes, manual transfer cases are harder to find, but it shouldn't be too hard to swap the "manual bits" from your buggered case onto a good auto case. ...15-03-21, 08:34 PM -
Reply to Recovery forcesNot exactly...
Not exactly a high stretch strap - I think the stretch we saw was the knots tightening, so not a lot of energy ever stored. Light weight front wheel drive couldn't get a lot of traction to accelerate, and didn't generate a...12-03-21, 09:17 PM -
Reply to Recovery forcesYes, TJM were snatching sensibly, as we all should.
But, as we have all seen on Youtube, some drivers don't use snatch straps sensibly - either too much momentum, or unsuitable attachment points, or both....
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Thanks OJ, but that wasn't my question.
The vendor quoted two standards / certifications, and I can't make any sense of either of them. Can you?
Until somebody can convince me otherwise, with a direct link to a page that explains...11-03-21, 05:53 PM -
Can somebody post a link to any site that makes sense of "EMark024" or "Australian Standard 112R"?...
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Reply to Rhino 4X4 roof rackCommon sense isn't particularly common.
Everybody wants to be allowed to be responsible for their own actions, until something goes wrong - then the bottom feeding "liability lawyers" come sniffing around and "it's not my...07-03-21, 10:05 AM -
Huh?
Ralliart was a global brand - I would expect Ralliart to be involved in Pajero enhancements (global application) before Magna (Australia only). Anything developed by Ralliart for Magna is more likely to be based on Pajero components...06-03-21, 09:08 PM -
Reply to Improving NT SWB Braking PerformanceThis.
Also, the HBB in these things has a specific process to follow for bleeding - did the mechanic bleed to HBB properly, or only the lines?...06-03-21, 09:03 PM -
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Reply to problem with Steering Track Rod EndBreaks how? Do you have any photos of the failed part?
How have you modified the original suspension?05-03-21, 08:41 PM -
Reply to Rhino 4X4 roof rackA reasonable thought, but I think you're giving too much credit. Some of these companies would have no idea, as I think we are seeing with the current debacle.
Where does this come from? I'm not aware of any regulatory requirement...04-03-21, 10:12 PM -
Reply to 2h or 4hTowing in 4H is something they advise you to do.
Traction Control with rear diff lock is something they actively tried to stop you doing.
Towing in 4H is something you can do in an unmodified vehicle.
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Reply to Dual Battery optionsHow long are your batteries lasting?
Ultimately, it probably isn't that important, as the posted specs do tell a story. Yes, your aux battery is physically small, and 50Ah capacity isn't particularly big. Depending on your fridge, it's likely...02-03-21, 09:48 PM -
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Reply to Certainly wouldn,t buy this MitzyThink about
1. the few number of manufacturers of commercial passenger aircraft
2. the cost of each aircraft
3. the funds available to each development budget
4. the number of lives lost in aircraft crashes because the...02-03-21, 09:26 PM -
Reply to Don't try this in court.Technically, a vehicle only needs to be legally registered in its home state, and it is considered roadworthy across the country - except in Queensland, because they march to the beat of a different drum......01-03-21, 08:19 PM
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Reply to Don't try this in court.Yes, we do have regulations, but it can be a little tricky keeping up with them.
Vehicle modification laws are written by our states, so we don't have uniform national laws - but we do have a National Code of Practice, which some states...01-03-21, 07:34 PM -
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Reply to Ultra Gauge And dpf readingsYes, that post is referring to the MY17 NX, which saw the reintroduction of an active DPF. A recent post on Facebook from "Mr Pajero" stated that the hardware in the 2017 NX system is identical to the the NS system. This active DPF hardware...28-02-21, 10:28 AM
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Reply to Ultra Gauge And dpf readingsI went down the same route, and concluded it's not going to work.
I presume that Mitsubishi weren't sure if the early NT would need the active DPF of the NS, or if they could pass emissions with the passive DPF, so the engine ECU was designed...28-02-21, 10:09 AM -
Reply to Centre diff problem.This.
Are all these error codes currently present, or have you had them recently but separately?
Lockup-mate plugs in to your OBDII port, and listens to the CAN bus. A problem with your OBDII port, the lockup-mate connector...28-02-21, 10:01 AM -
Reply to Hose for catch canI agree - that is an ugly installation, and you need to change it sooner rather than later.
I can't help with where to find a better hose, but I have two observations:
1. Your catch can is fixed to the body, and the end of the...27-02-21, 12:31 PM -
Reply to A bit of luck my way.I felt similar after a late night lap of the pool at Dalhousie with my keys in my pocket.
However, having had a (different) key apart to replace the battery (which turned out to be a dodgy PCB track) I was amazed at how well designed...25-02-21, 09:17 AM -
Reply to Reich Caravan Weight Control scaleNever confuse popularity with the quality of the product.
I suspect things like these have relatively low demand, particularly at their price point. Supply & demand is inexorably linked to price - the higher the price, the lower...24-02-21, 08:13 PM -
Reply to Reich Caravan Weight Control scaleA hatchet job. No mention of compensating for the wheel being measured being higher than the others i.e. spring is further compressed, so must be carrying more weight.
The single solitary comment, to which the web site did not respond,...24-02-21, 07:42 PM -
Reply to Reich Caravan Weight Control scaleRandomly googled Towsafe link: https://intertradeholdings.com.au/to...rm-scales.html
According to that page, accuracy is +/- 0.5% of full scale, which is 1500kg. Nominally +/- 7.5kg.
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Reply to Fobo tyre T valvesI saw elsewhere here that you have an NT Pajero - same as mine. I have metal stemmed internal tyre pressure sensors (same as OJ's), and I have no specific concerns about their reliability. But these T-valves are a different issue.
1. Have...24-02-21, 06:30 PM -
Reply to Reich Caravan Weight Control scaleThe 3% accuracy doesn't sound that impressive. I'm not sure how much your van weighs, or if you have a single axle or dual, but let's think about weighing your tow vehicle.
Again, not sure what you have, but if you're worried about weights...24-02-21, 06:19 PM -
Kings have given you spring weights in pounds per inch i.e. how many pounds of mass on top of the spring to compress the spring by one inch.
OJ has converted these figures to kilograms and millimetres, and his figures for the 55 and 55H...24-02-21, 11:37 AM -
Very good question, for which I may have a possible answer.
Some wheel aligners only adjust toe.
Yesterday I found a receipt from some recent work, and hadn't realised there was a wheel alignment report stapled to it. They...23-02-21, 05:10 PM -
Reply to Rack end replacement due to wearPerhaps a typo, or dyslexia? Perhaps it was supposed to be "LHF" for "Left hand front"?
FWIW, I've had about 3 rack ends replaced - and my NT has only just hit 150k km. They wear, and cheap aftermarket replacements...21-02-21, 09:28 AM -
Reply to Gen4-4 kerb weightLook at their published specifications.
From https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au...ku=NX8X46-2021...21-02-21, 09:25 AM -
Reply to Info on Auto MateAn after market torque converter lockup kit will give you fuel economy benefits that cannot be obtained by careful driving alone. But if you're prepared to use Sports mode and make gear selection decisions yourself then you don't need Auto-mate - lockup-mate...19-02-21, 04:15 PM
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Reply to Manual Idle Speed ControlI too have been looking for an idle-up, primarily for airing up. It may sound trivial, but I can hear the pitch change in my compressor as the voltage rises when I nudge the pedal, and the higher voltage will pump up my tyres slightly faster - and I...18-02-21, 10:07 PM
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Engineers and physicists talk about "mass - spring - damper" systems because all three are important - change any one, and the system as a whole is affected. Valving that is bad for one mass - spring combination may work well with another....18-02-21, 12:12 PM
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Reply to Steering knuckle problemEdit:
Where is your jack located under the lower control arm? It needs to be close to the outer edge to cause the suspension to compress (i.e. twist the torsion bar). If it is too close to the pivot point, you're lifting the cross member...16-02-21, 09:09 PM -
Reply to 4M41 Fuel pumpOdd post content, suspicious links, location "Alaska" and IP resolving to Algeria.
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I think you've nailed the decision. Buy the van, try loading it legally, and testing it. Only worry about a new tow vehicle if you really can't make your Pajero work.
Keep in mind that just about every other vehicle on your list...15-02-21, 07:17 AM -
Reply to Tire advicesHello gemini, welcome to the forum.
You haven't told us how you intend to use your new Pajero, so it's a little tricky to advise about tyres.
The BFG AT is a perennial favourite of many, and has a good reputation because...15-02-21, 07:07 AM -
Do you need to load the new van beyond 2500kg?14-02-21, 10:26 PM
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Reply to My NT PlatinumIt's a pleasure.
It's easy - walk away from permanent work, then learn to live on a lot less.
Now I just need to learn to live on what I'm earning.
Anyway, another way to kill some...14-02-21, 06:10 PM -
Reply to Transmission lockup kits for TritonWhich "earlier Aisin ... 5 speed auto"?
According to Wikipedia, the A750F was introduced to the LandCruiser 100 Series in 2003, and the Prado in 2005. The ML Triton was introduced in 2005 (as best I can tell) and Mitsubishi...14-02-21, 09:49 AM -
Which spec NX, and do you have MMCS, or the Rockford Fosgate system?
I have a vague recollection that some models didn't get the compass module because the MMCS had navigation built in, but I don't know if that extended to NX. My 2009 NT...13-02-21, 12:47 PM -
It's been a few years, but I have a vague recollection of fitting new leads to my NJ, then going back to the OEM leads - I think intermittent misfiring was part of the problem. Just because the leads are new doesn't mean they're not part of the problem....13-02-21, 10:11 AM
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So I watched Ronny's video, then found Tyler's original, and listened to it while I was working in the kitchen. Most of it I didn't see, but I did spot this image:
Call me crazy, but I'd say those rivets have corroded through, not...13-02-21, 09:59 AM -
Reply to NP Rear Suspension 'softening'This is important. Springs and shocks work as a set, and need to suit each other. If you're not happy with your ride quality, don't assume it's the spring - it could be the shock.
When I bought my NJ the front suspension was horrid on the...13-02-21, 08:13 AM -
Reply to What brand are these springs?I can't help to identify them, but OJ might be able to help with the bigger question.
If you can post up free length, wire diameter and number of turns he might be able to compare with the springs he has on file. Check the wire diameter...12-02-21, 07:20 PM -
From http://4x4wire.com/forums/ubbthreads...r_Numberi.html
From the US, so their passenger side is our driver's side....11-02-21, 10:47 AM -
Reply to My NT PlatinumSo, time for some more rambling.
The previous owner of my NT had fitted Air Lockers front & rear - without doubt, one of the most significant mods that enticed me to buy it.
The Air Compressor switch is low on the passenger...10-02-21, 08:01 PM -
I'll guess worn brushes in the starter motor. The solenoid is pulling in, but the motor doesn't turn because the brushes are jammed in their sleeves, and not making good contact with the commutator.
If you can find your starter motor, find...10-02-21, 01:53 PM -
This.
The top end of each spring has been carefully aligned to help make the comparison.
The bottom turn(s) on each spring are very different, and will give the spring different characteristics. On the King, the bottom...10-02-21, 12:08 PM -
I reckon the assessor is nuts. If you can get something in writing from Toyo that states they're fine, put in a formal complaint about the assessor - how many people is he screwing over like this?10-02-21, 11:51 AM
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Reply to Roof top tent Bush Company AlphaI'd be surprised if it hasn't been done, but have you looked at weights?
Your Pajero is rated to carry 100kg on the roof.
A quick check of the Pioneer website, the smallest tradie platform is listed at17kg, the largest at 32kg....09-02-21, 08:02 PM -
Fair questions, and I can only guess at the answers myself.
I believe the third column relates to different countries of manufacture, and the systems of measurement they use i.e. in the first column, it seems that 35psi would be the American...09-02-21, 08:26 AM -
On this forum, can we please use appropriate Super Select terminology when discussing these issues? A Gen 3 Pajero doesn't simply have "4wd" - it has 4H (sometimes referred to as "full time 4wd" or AWD), 4HLc (the traditional high...08-02-21, 06:55 PM
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Reply to Pajero Smart Head Unit ReplacementI read that this applies only to the GPS / Navigation sound output i.e. the voice guidance. You can't fade the GPS sound....08-02-21, 10:53 AM
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I've been doing a little digging too, and came across the following note in a BFG document:
I'm interpreting this to mean that, for a 110 load rated tyre, maximum load of 1060kg is at 36 psi, and increasing the pressure to...08-02-21, 10:42 AM -
I'm with Keithyv, Dicko & OJ - that "3309" isn't a date code.
These tyres are moulded. The date code needs to change every week, so it will be a removable insert in the mould, and the edges of the insert will be visible in...07-02-21, 06:57 PM -
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The electrically operated transfer case in the Gen 3 & 4 won't change to or from low range unless the transmission is in neutral. Are you sure you're not still in 4 Low?06-02-21, 05:07 PM
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Reply to Multimeter CapabilitiesI now carry a large 7 pin round plug with inbuilt test LEDs, and an adaptor to suit 7 pin flat connectors. If somebody is having trouble with trailer lights, plug in the LEDs and quickly determine if the vehicle is putting out the right signals....06-02-21, 04:51 PM
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Reply to Multimeter CapabilitiesI said older than many, not older than all.
A Dick Smith branded DMM, bought in my teens. Now lives in the kitchen, for house duties....06-02-21, 04:33 PM -
Reply to Road Noise / Quietest HT TyreBack in 2012 I was working on a project outside Port Hedland. Project vehicles were mainly 120 Prados, NW Pajeros and 75 Series utes.
Driving from site into town, mainly 80km/h bitumen, the Prados were significantly quieter than the Pajeros...06-02-21, 04:20 PM -
Reply to Multimeter CapabilitiesAs others have alluded, most multimeters measure current by inserting the leads in series with the circuit you want to measure. The more sensitive ranges are protected by a fuse (250mA for my oldest multimeter), but often have an unfused input for measuring...06-02-21, 04:14 PM
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Some clever boffins somewhere have determined that polyphenols in grapes help protect against damage from UV:
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20...in-damage.aspx
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Reply to Multimeter CapabilitiesVery first return on the page is a Chinese multi-meter shipping from China....06-02-21, 03:12 PM
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On my NT, I measured 6.6V in the line supplying power to the factory reversing camera. To make the factory camera work with an aftermarket head unit I created a little power regulator PCB to recreate the 6.6V. My lazy first attempt with a 6V output...06-02-21, 08:30 AM
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Reply to Wheel Alignment SpecsI've never performed a wheel alignment in my life, so I'm not pretending to be an expert on this. But I do have an understanding of what most of the measurements represent, and enough knowledge of the Pajero's suspension to understand a little of what's...05-02-21, 06:53 PM
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Reply to Wheel Alignment SpecsI'm a little disappointed that not everything is in spec.
Before the alignment, your front toe was all wrong - total toe was correct, but each side was a long way out of spec. That has been fixed.
Your front camber was mildly...05-02-21, 05:49 PM -
Reply to Trans temp readingEdit: Originally wrong.
It depends on the transmission.
The traditional settings read pan temperature in the Jatco transmission, and converter temperature in the Aisin.
The Aisin transmission has a second temperature...05-02-21, 04:01 PM -
Reply to Jeep Grand CherokeeA few years back a small group of us were playing at Dorado Downs here in SA, which has a few different climbs up a big dune.
A friend of mine was there in a 2015ish Grand Cherokee with the V6 diesel, and I have two specific memories of...05-02-21, 12:16 PM -
I have a 39 litre fridge that is old enough to drive. I recently spent 10 days in the high country, and it did what I needed.
With wine, beer & 6 eggs in the fridge, I also took a cooler bag to look after some fresh veggies & mushrooms...05-02-21, 07:57 AM -
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Reply to Auto trans cooler hoses.Warm up.
Contrary to internet opinion, cooler isn't always better. Mechanical systems such as engines and transmissions are designed to run at a particular temperature, plus or minus some.
Why?
As temperatures change,...03-02-21, 07:21 PM -
Reply to Help - rear diff ratio and typeNo, it's not. A Torsen diff will spin one wheel if the difference in traction available to each wheel is too great - read https://torsen.com/ask-torsen-torque...nal-questions/
With one wheel jacked off the ground a Torsen...03-02-21, 07:17 AM -
Reply to NP auto transmission gremlinsAdjustment of the mechanical linkage on the side of the transmission. There is a physical cable attached between the shifter inside the cabin, and a small lever on the passenger side of the transmission. If the cable isn't adjusted properly, the little...03-02-21, 07:00 AM
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Reply to Sand Flag - any recommendations?I've tried a few different solutions, and had settled on a home-made job that worked well enough for me.
Made from 11mm fibreglass tent pole sections, but drilled & tapped at both ends of each segment, and 1/4" threaded rod inserted...02-02-21, 12:29 PM -
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Reply to KCRS-23 unseatedWhen you jacked the car up, how? Full droop of the entire axle can be different from full drop of one wheel only i.e. max articulation. I suspect max articulation at the rear can also vary slightly depending on what's happening at the front i.e. if...30-01-21, 05:59 PM
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That is clearly a tyre defect. Under-inflated tyres blow out the side wall, and the failure is completely different. Arguably, it's Mitsubishi's problem, because they sold the tyre with the Pajero, but Mitsubishi should be handballing it directly to...30-01-21, 05:48 PM
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Reply to Clock spring?Yes, best guess is clock spring.
No, contact cleaner won't fix it. It's about 7 loops of a highly flexible strip of printed circuit, that effectively rolls and unrolls as you turn the wheel (sort of - it's hard to explain without pictures)....30-01-21, 05:42 PM -
Reply to Australia Day 2021Of course, twisted32 & I don't go all that way for a few days of camping at Talbotville.
We went over a little earlier, and picked our way through from Jamieson to Wonnangatta. This was our lunch stop along the way:
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Reply to Australia Day 2021I just sat down with one of those beers - let me have a look!
Edit: not many from the club portion of the trip.
Pickle on Randalls:
twisted32 on Randalls:
An (almost) pigeon...30-01-21, 04:29 PM -
Reply to Would you pay $80,000 for this?No.
2.2 litre td with similar power & torque to my existing 3.2 litre. At least it has 8 speeds, and is a little lighter.
Different track front & rear, unimpressive ground clearance, 20 inch wheels? And only 2200kg...30-01-21, 11:45 AM -
Thank you to all my customers. All stock is now sold.
At this stage, any future sales will use second-hand paddles, and possibly second-hand steering column covers. And are likely to cost more.
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Reply to Towing / Temperature issuesMy 2c:
I have read that, with tandem axles, tow ball height can affect tow ball weight - something to do with the "nose down" attitude transferring weight from the rear axle onto the two ball. I can sort of see that happening,...29-01-21, 08:28 PM -
I'd be inclined to try the fluid flush first, as that process might highlight other issues that might be lurking hidden in the depths of your transmission. If flush doesn't fix it, and you have identified additional concerns to investigate, knock them...29-01-21, 07:37 PM
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Reply to Wanted 2nd GenHi JML, welcome to the forum.
I understand the desire for a Gen 2, they're a well-sorted & reliable design that, aside from the modern electric dohickery, has offroad performance that still stands up well against the modern...17-01-21, 09:01 PM -
Reply to Pickles NX GLSI don't really follow what you've posted, but let me post something anyway.
Pickle's Pajero has (amongst other acronyms) stability control (aka ASC) and traction control (aka TC, not to be confused with TC aka torque converter......16-01-21, 09:23 PM -
Reply to My NT PlatinumSo, those of you who have been paying attention may have recognised that it's that time of year - time for me to head to Victoria's High Country, and meet up with Pickle for a drink or 17.
I've been trying to give my Pajero a small...16-01-21, 08:34 PM -
Reply to Steering-related clunksI'd say we can rule out drivetrain: diff, disconnecter, CVs. Your test results point towards something steering or suspension.
Check for play in steering rack ends, steering ball joints, even how the rack is mounted. Look for shiny metal...16-01-21, 05:07 PM -
I checked my owner's manual for the oil specified by the manufacturer.
I read the info on the back of the bottle:
It's in my engine....16-01-21, 02:26 PM -
Reply to Service Cost $2500??? Is this right?OK, so the Aisin 8 speed in the Pajero Sport is sensitive to choice of fluid.
What about the 5 speed Aisin (V5AWF) in the Gen 4 Pajero? Is that transmission also sensitive to choice of fluid?...16-01-21, 12:16 PM -
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Reply to Service Cost $2500??? Is this right?This is definitely true of the Jatco, but I'm not aware that this is an issue for the Aisin. I'm happy to be corrected....16-01-21, 11:09 AM
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A full synthetic 10W-40 engine oil, 6 litre bottle on sale for $47.
https://www.repco.com.au/en/oils-flu...006/p/A9690841
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Reply to Automatic transmission filter typeNot in Australia. Four speed, yes, but rear wheel drive, no. I have no idea why it would list R4A51 transmission.
However, yesterday was oil & filter change for my NT. While googling for prices, one of the major retailers (that asks...16-01-21, 08:46 AM -
Reply to Pajero Sport 220v 150w InverterOK, now we're getting somewhere.
First, you don't need any DCDC charger, much less an expensive one. I say this as someone who owns one, and I don't "need one" to compensate for a smart alternator.
Power is power,...15-01-21, 08:11 PM -
Reply to NL 3.5l humming noise-no won't startUse the aerostart to spray under the throttle body while cranking, see if that makes any kind of difference.15-01-21, 01:00 PM
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Reply to Pajero Sport 220v 150w InverterTheoretically, but it's a horribly inefficient way to do it - step 12V up to 220V (a potentially deadly voltage, if you're unlucky), then bring it back down to some unknown voltage inside the battery charger, to then be chopped for charging the battery....15-01-21, 12:58 PM
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Reply to Steering-related clunksIts not clear to me if the clunks come as you turn the wheel, or as your Challenger rolls slowly with a large amount of steering input.
If you were in a carpark doing low-speed circles with steering in a set position, would it clunk continuously,...15-01-21, 12:25 PM -
Reply to My NT PlatinumStay tuned.
The two survived the first day of suburban run-around, and they're off to the Victorian High Country on Monday. If they survive that trip, and I don't decide I dislike them, I might tweak the design a little - try...15-01-21, 08:53 AM -
Reply to NL 3.5l humming noise-no won't startIf it's humming but not starting, perhaps it's waiting for a key change?
Sorry. I couldn't help myself.
My guess is an air leak has developed - the humming / squeaking was early stages of a vacuum leak, and now there is too...15-01-21, 08:45 AM -
Reply to Automatic transmission filter typeV5A51: V = 4wd, 5 = 5 speed.
R4A51: R = rwd, 4 = 4 speed.
If your transmission is a 5 speed, you don't have the R4A51....15-01-21, 08:22 AM -
Reply to My NT Platinum
I lost one of the caps for the new wheels, and most of them (new & mine) are missing paint - so I thought I'd have a crack at making something. I've now fitted two to one side of the Paj, I'll see if they're still there when I get...14-01-21, 12:18 PM -
Reply to My NT PlatinumI'm back to ST Maxx, in 265/70 R17.
I bought a set of four tyres second-hand, with a set of 5 good wheels (one HT spare tyre). I bought them sight unseen, taking a gamble that wheels & tyres + freight still worked out at reasonable value....13-01-21, 10:49 PM -
Reply to Tyre Topic: Toyo Open Country M/TAfter 39k km I've retired these tyres. They were about 50% worn, so plenty of road-legal life in them, but I bought them to be chunky, aggressive, off-road tyres with plenty of rubber to keep the rocks away from the air inside - with so much rubber gone,...13-01-21, 10:28 PM
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Reply to My2021 nxAdBlue is a urea solution. If left stagnant for too long, the urea can crystallise, and block the injector lines. This means no AdBlue injection, which means no emissions control, which is not desirable - so AdBlue systems are gifted sufficient intelligence...13-01-21, 07:41 PM
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Reply to My NT PlatinumSo, I have a set of wheels under the house - who can guess what I've been playing with?
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Reply to Recovery forcesDouble shear vs bending. Hooking straight over the pin is using the pin in a manner for which it was not designed.
Despite anecdotes of pins bending when used for snatching, I've yet to find a first hand report, much less any pictures....12-01-21, 05:45 PM -
Reply to Diff Re-GearYour diff ratio should be on a build plate under your bonnet. You most likely have 3.917, but you could have 4.100 - look for those numbers (without the decimal) stamped on an aluminium plate.
Factory tyre size for your NT was (in round...11-01-21, 07:42 PM -
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Sort of...
Front & rear drive shafts are locked in the transfer case, so they will turn at the same speed. Diff output shafts will average the drive shaft speed (divided by the diff ratio).
Both front wheels will only spin...11-01-21, 06:21 PM -
You're only thinking about the rear axle. With that locked, the front axle is still open. Traction control can still make a difference there....11-01-21, 05:00 PM
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Yes. Those with aftermarket lockers or the traction control mod can use lockers with traction control still active.
With all three diffs locked, on rough & loose climbs, my traction control flashes one or more lights randomly. It's...11-01-21, 01:16 PM -
I bought a set of 5 NT 17" wheels because they came with some tyres I wanted.
The wheels are in excellent condition, with no dents, chips or gouges, but there are some surface marks on some of them - check the pics for details.
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Reply to Wheels 17"These wheels had four good tyres on them - I wanted the tyres.
I'm keeping my beat-up 17" rims, because nobody would be silly enough to buy them, and selling these without tyres. If I put these wheels on my Paj, I'd beat them up in...11-01-21, 10:45 AM -
Reply to Wheels 17"I have a set of 5 17" NT wheels for sale, in almost perfect condition. I'm hoping to post an ad, with pics, this afternoon. But they're in Adelaide, so that may not help...11-01-21, 10:20 AM
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Reply to card holder replacementMy NT came with a Uniden UHF in that position, which wasn't performing too well. So I replaced it with an Icom unit, that I remote mounted beside the glove box. The empty spot I filled with an off the shelf DIN storage bucket that I found in Repco...11-01-21, 10:15 AM
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Reply to Jump starting using a potable pack11-01-21, 10:05 AM
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I bought a second hand set of NT Pajero wheels, with a set of 4 good ST Maxx tyres - and a virgin spare HT.
Literally the factory original, date coded the first week of 2010. Never run on the road - it still has the rubber moulding spikes...11-01-21, 08:51 AM -
Reply to Jump starting using a potable packI agree. The point I was trying to make is that the specifications they supply are simply nonsense.
If these things work so well, and there is plenty of evidence to demonstrate that many of them do, why not publish some useful specifica...11-01-21, 07:23 AM -
Reply to Recovery forcesAgain, you've got me thinking.
I measured my pin - 16mm diameter.
Using a commercial recovery adaptor, I would say the pin is in a "double shear" situation (rather than experiencing bending forces). So, what's...11-01-21, 07:18 AM -
Correct. But if you don't know how your 4wd puts its power to the ground, how will you pick the best line?...11-01-21, 06:56 AM
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Reply to Jump starting using a potable packCorrect, sorting the good from the bad is the trick. There is a chance that even at $29US, those particular units may still not be worth the money.
Presuming the $35US each is for a quantity of 300, what will the cells inside be like? ...11-01-21, 06:50 AM -
Good question.
No, the rear axle probably isn't strong enough to take the entire engine output through one wheel. An open diff, even with TC, will never send more than half the available engine output to one wheel. If one wheel has good...10-01-21, 09:37 PM -
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Reply to Anderson plugsPersonally, I don't have anything against Val Rigoli, he generally writes well and provides useful information - unlike some other internet-infesters, who don't understand what they're writing, misquote information out of context and create...
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Reply to Recovery forcesGood question, I've never really thought about it before.
Theoretically, the tension in the bridle should be the same either side of the point, but realities of friction etc. (as the snatch strap slides to find the point) could affect what...10-01-21, 04:24 PM -
A recurring topic on this forum is "rated" recovery points, and the "extreme forces" involved in snatch recoveries.
For many years, we have been directing people to the video produced by Mitsubishi Motors Australia, where...10-01-21, 01:29 PM -
Heat can be radiated, convected or conducted.
The plastic bucket will stop radiated heat from the engine, convected heat from air flow, but ultimately heat will conduct from the hot engine bay to the battery. It may slow down the temperature...09-01-21, 03:53 PM -
Reply to NX transfer case breatherIn my opinion, you won't do better than the factory arrangement.
Your NX is the same arrangement....09-01-21, 02:36 PM -
Reply to My NT PlatinumYou think it looks pretty?
Sorry.
Correct.. Winch isolator. Traditionally, I left the main power cable disconnected from the battery, which was a minor pain on those few occasions that...
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Reply to Exhaust brake for 3.2 Gen 4I agree - a theory.
Agreed.
As you know, the PWM is how the electronics varies the average DC voltage applied to the solenoid. In full lock-up, the Aisin ECU adjusts the duty...08-01-21, 06:06 PM -
I don't know about insight, but I'll add my 2c.
I bought my NT already fitted with Air Lockers front & rear, and the factory ECU doesn't know they exist. My lockers are always used with the TC enabled.
I suspect the traction...08-01-21, 05:25 PM -
Reply to Exhaust brake for 3.2 Gen 4The Jatco in the NS has a 1.6:1 stall torque ratio, and is still bad for engine braking. See http://faq.out-club.ru/download/paje...000010bENG.HTM
I believe the difference in engine...08-01-21, 01:57 PM -
Reply to Exhaust brake for 3.2 Gen 4In this respect, the Aisin transmission is much better than the Jatco transmission. Many owners of the Jatco transmission report massive improvement in engine braking by locking the torque converter. In the Aisin, I can't discern a difference in braking...08-01-21, 10:02 AM
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There's nothing smart about these diodes - they create a voltage drop between the battery and the voltage regulator, to fool the alternator into increasing its output voltage - all the time. The best way to bring the starting battery to a premature...08-01-21, 09:55 AM
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Removing the battery earth lead from the sensor is likely to tell the system there's no electrical load, and drop its output.
Looking at wiring diagrams, it seems pin 4 from the sensor sends the current signal back to the ecu, but I couldn't...08-01-21, 08:27 AM -
Reply to Exhaust brake for 3.2 Gen 4Do you drive the trucks in auto, or manually select a lower gear for engine braking? As posted by JasonMc, I regularly use manual mode to select a lower gear for engine braking, but I rarely tow.
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Reply to Electric park brakeWhat would be the implications for remote area use e.g. somewhere deep in the High Country? Are these failures an immobilising thing e.g. drag it onto a flat-bed, or could the average competent back-yarder get the vehicle moving again?
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Reply to Engine On SignalOK - good idea.
A cheap & nasty solution could be a diode between solar regulator and starting battery - it's unlikely you'll ever get full charge in your starting battery from your solar, but it should never go flat either. The diode...07-01-21, 06:48 PM -
Reply to 2020 NX Pajero brake disc faultI feel the same. I'd take my chances on the new pads wearing quickly.
I'd also find somebody else to supply & fit - I think the Bendix 4wd pads recently installed in the front of my NT cost less than $100 to buy, and I don't recall what...07-01-21, 06:26 PM -
Emissions. In the testing laboratory, attempting to pass the contrived test, every little bit helps to reduce emissions from the exhaust pipe - like reducing the final drive ratio by 5%, at the expense of real world fuel consumption.
There...07-01-21, 01:41 PM -
Sorry, but that's not right.
In a previous job I was responsible for testing the backup batteries in medical equipment, many of which were simple 12V VRLAs. In an airconditioned workshop, at any float voltage below 13.8V, charge current...07-01-21, 01:36 PM -
Hi Guenther,
Welcome to the forum.
I don't have a wiring diagram for the MY20 Pajero, but earlier models with the smart alternator e.g. MY13 had the current sensor hard wired - definitely NOT wireless.
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Reply to Engine On SignalYour 4M41 has both a crank angle sensor and a camshaft position sensor - I expect the ecu is looking to see these pulsing to know that the engine is running.
Are you looking to use the solar to charge the starting battery, or an auxiliary?...06-01-21, 07:02 PM -
Reply to Forum ChangesAre you using the forum App, or a browser?
If you're using a browser, do you browse in portrait or landscape? On my mobile, using Chrome, I get items appearing in landscape that don't appear when I'm in portrait. The orientation of the device...06-01-21, 06:50 PM -
Reply to updating GPSHi mako, welcome to the forum.
As your Pajero is NX, questions like this one would get the best response in our Gen 4-4 forum, not Gen 4-3 where you've posted this - so I'll move it for you.
In the Gen 4-4 forum, there is...06-01-21, 03:47 PM -
Reply to When will the lunacy stop?Having watched part of the video, I think repeatedly calling it "hooning" is excessive editorialising by channel 9.
There was some reference to a 30km/h speed limit on the beach, which I suspect was being breached, but official...06-01-21, 02:13 PM -
Reply to eBay Upper Control ArmsLooking at the three bolts holding the ball joint, they appear to be grade 8.8. On my NT, they're M8.
According to the first site I googled, the maximum recommended torque for M8 bolts is 28.8Nm: https://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/m...u...06-01-21, 12:48 PM -
Reply to Forum ChangesI'm using Chrome on Windows 10. PMs open in a separate window, which I can make bigger or smaller, but the actual text entry window is fixed height. And I don't have a Preview button.
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Reply to My NT PlatinumTime for another update! For those who have been kept in suspense, I can confirm that the Toyota brake pad anti-rattle clip fits the Pajero calipers - no great surprise there.
Over the last couple of weeks I've been slowly working towards...05-01-21, 07:59 PM -
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Reply to Cigarette fuseWorked for me - in Chrome, the link downloaded a PDF file, which opened fine....
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Disco stu may be onto something here. I had a few devices similar to these in my NT, and my old Samsung tablet would only draw 500mA max. I did a little research and discovered that some devices like to see a particular voltage on the USB data pins...03-01-21, 10:17 PM
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No. Sorry.
These device are miniature DC - DC devices, so input and output voltage & current are largely independent of each other. It's the power figure that you need to worry about.
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Reply to Anderson plugsIn an ideal world, two separate cables on two separate fuses, to reduce the risk of one fault cutting power to both fridges - pulling up at the end of the day with no cold beer would be disastrous.
In reality, if they're both small compressor...03-01-21, 03:48 PM -
Reply to Opinions on Swags, PleaseI always thought a hootchie is thrown over a line between two trees / other convenient points, and pegged down on opposite sides i.e. in inverted V. A separate groundsheet would be required?
I'm thinking trying a return to the original...03-01-21, 01:55 PM -
Reply to Battery isolator mountingMany people will have done something, and most would be individual solutions tailored to work around other accessories already installed.
I do recall a recent thread here, where somebody took your proposed route of drilling into the firewall,...03-01-21, 01:39 PM -
Reply to Altering Roof Carrying CapacityWow! Watching that video, I wonder if there's more to the story - those rails seemed to fail quite easily. I will admit, whenever I consider overloading rails and having them fail, that's not what I imagine. Having seen that failure, I wonder if part...03-01-21, 01:34 PM
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Reply to Opinions on Swags, PleaseMy 2c. I've never slept in a swag, but have often slept on the ground without a tent. Currently, my touring solution is a Malamoo instant up tent, if I'm planning to be somewhere a little longer, a cheap little OzTent tunnel tent that continues to...03-01-21, 01:30 PM
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This. The DC-DC should be as close to the aux battery as possible, to reduce voltage drop in the cables while charging at higher currents. Redarc's manual states no more than 1m from the battery. It will still work if there's a larger distance between...03-01-21, 01:08 PM
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Reply to Towing a caravan with a TritonWhy do anything?
The 10% ball weight is a very rough guide, not a legal requirement.
Below 2500kg ATM you can have up to 250kg ball weight, but you should be targeting a lower ball weight to leave room for weight distribution...02-01-21, 05:46 PM -
Reply to transmission coolerThis.
Towing increases the load on the drivetrain, leading to the factory transmission ecu unlocking the torque converter more often, which is the major source of transmission heat.
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Reply to Snorkel positivesI should go to the garage and do some work on my Paj, so I'll write a lengthy post about snorkels instead.
1. For the record, my NT came with a snorkel - I didn't choose to install one. I did choose to install a snorkel to my Shorty, just...01-01-21, 11:26 AM -
Reply to volt meters and usb chargers....Correct. There isn't a direct connection between the two batteries. The DC-DC charger takes voltage from your starter battery, chops it up, then re-assembles it to send it to your auxiliary battery. The output to the Aux battery could be higher or...31-12-20, 08:15 PM
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Reply to Snorkel positivesI'd like to hear from twisted32 on this one.
He bought his NW without a snorkel, and subsequently installed one himself.
If he saw an improvement in fuel economy before & after, I'll believe him.
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Reply to volt meters and usb chargers....Not stoopid.
1. Yes, wired direct from each battery will give the most accurate reading. Voltmeters don't draw a lot of current, so pretty much any size wire will suffice, but please put a fuse at each battery. A short circuit...31-12-20, 06:28 PM -
I can't really help, but two questions spring to mind:
1. This is for connection to a caravan / trailer of some description?
2. Do you intend to connect this Anderson plug direct to your starting battery?
Both entirely...31-12-20, 06:01 PM -
It's part of the electronic manual that Mitsubishi provides, and is hosted online by a Russian 4wd club.
Generally, any links provide to the manual point to the home page of the Workshop Manual: http://faq.out-club.ru/download/pajero_iv...31-12-20, 05:07 PM -
That would be confusing, because it's wrong.
The variable nozzle turbocharger in the NW uses a set of vanes to direct the flow of exhaust gases onto a single turbine wheel.
At low rpm, with low exhaust gas flow, the vanes close...31-12-20, 01:19 PM -
Reply to 2h or 4hUnfortunately, it's not quite that simple.
During cornering, an accelerating tyre (with the right amount of torque) has better grip than one that is simply being pushed at the same speed. This is why all-wheel drive vehicles generally outperform...31-12-20, 09:56 AM -
On the original question, yes - the spot lights will affect airflow through the radiator. The question is - how much? Will the difference have a material effect on engine cooling?
But OJ has cut to the chase - why such low temperatures...31-12-20, 09:08 AM -
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Reply to 2h or 4hHe took a show-room stock Pajero, massively overloaded it, and it struggled in the desert.
If he was really as clever as he would have people believe, he would have known he was heading for a world of pain.
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Thank you Matt - my bad....
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I suspect you should.
Nobody gets anything for nothing. More response, more power requires more fuel. The only way to save fuel is to drive more efficiently - which chips such as yours can help to achieve, if you drive appropriately....29-12-20, 11:19 PM -
Reply to Remote oil filterAs I understand the theory, when some engines overheat, localised hot-spots cause the pressurised coolant to boil - in those hot-spots. Once the coolant has boiled in those spots, it's a vicious circle - the coolant boiled because it naturally over-heats...29-12-20, 10:57 PM
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Just like he sings the praises of Kings Lithium Ion batteries, complete with all the half-truths and mis-information therein.
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By "electronic throttle", if you mean "fly by wire", this wasn't introduced in the petrol motors until the 3.8. If both vehicles (yours, and donor) are V6 you should be OK.
I'm not familiar with wiring differences between...29-12-20, 08:24 PM -
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Reply to Sports mode questionThis is (in my opinion) an unknown quantity.
I drive in sports mode all the time, primarily because I have paddles and MM 4x4's paddle-mate, and can't help but use them. I can't drive in D, even when I try.
In Sports mode, I'm...29-12-20, 08:03 PM -
Precisely.
Back in the days of 4wd Monthly Pat made no secret of the fact that he wanted to raise his public profile purely so that he could find a way to earn a living from doing what he loves most.
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Did you wire up your SWC buttons yourself, or does your head unit use a CANbus adaptor for the controls?...29-12-20, 07:34 PM
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Reply to Remote oil filterSorry, but I disagree that this is an issue here.
A fan can restrict airflow if it isn't spinning fast enough compared to ram flow i.e. ram air speed is higher than the air speed that the fan would otherwise generate. In this instance,...28-12-20, 09:03 PM -
Reply to Dpf delete resistor modHave you done the delete, or are you still running a dpf?...28-12-20, 07:41 PM
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Reply to 2011 Pajero vs 2018 Pajero sportAccording to Mitsubishi Australia website, Pajero Exceed kerb weight is 2375 kg, vs 2110 for the Sport equivalent. Given the OP hasn't listed specific models of each this is an academic discussion, but while we're drilling into weights:
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Reply to 2011 Pajero vs 2018 Pajero sportAs others have noted, both vehicles have their strengths and weaknesses, and the relative merits of both are largely an individual preference thing.
Paj Sport is newer, smaller, lighter. Pajero hasn't been significantly developed for years,...28-12-20, 08:14 AM -
Reply to What to know?Broadly speaking, this is true - but it has happened.
Not long after the Gen 3 was released I was told a story about a couple of Mitsubishi Club members on a beach. Both Gen 2s, one had a Commodore 3.8 conversion, the other had cranked...28-12-20, 07:57 AM -
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Reply to Arb compressorYou ask me like I know.
The original owner of my NT installed the compressor under the passenger seat, and that's where I plug in my hose to inflate tyres. There's not a lot of room under there for a tank, so I'll need to find...27-12-20, 12:46 PM -
Reply to Torque pro app. Gauges not saved.Hi Larry,
Welcome to the forum.
I don't know for sure what's happening, but we should confirm that Torque Pro has permission to write to wherever it's trying to save the dashboard.
What's your android...27-12-20, 12:37 PM -
Reply to Arb compressorYou're a Virgin man? It's not too late to give your wife a Christmas Present she'll never forget!
Free-running between tyres will still be letting the compressor cool. It won't be hurting, but I don't believe it's...26-12-20, 06:32 PM -
Reply to Transfer case oil "accident"I wouldn't be concerned about driving that, but I would be changing the oil again sooner rather than later....23-12-20, 05:14 PM
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Reply to Retrofitting Factory rear diff lockI believe the factory locker is activated by pressure, reportedly not much of it. How do you know the locker isn't engaging?...23-12-20, 03:13 PM
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If the seals are failing this quickly then it's another pointer to cheap & nasty bearings....23-12-20, 10:12 AM
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We still don't know if you're running original factory wheels, or something aftermarket. A massively different offset wheel (the metal bit - not the rubber tyre) will place extra strain on wheel bearings and steering components, which could be contributing...23-12-20, 07:35 AM
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A few thoughts, for what they're worth.
1. Are you running original factory wheels, or something aftermarket?
2. Is your steering rack in good condition? How are the rack ends & ball joints? I'm wondering if there's a little...22-12-20, 03:50 PM -
Reply to Fuel Consumption QuestionThis. The chip has injected more fuel than the factory ecu realises. That display is no longer accurate. Calculate your fuel consumption based on odometer readings and fuel dispensed at the pump....22-12-20, 06:18 AM
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Reply to Remote oil filterNext two thoughts:
1. Your fan is "direct drive" without a clutch - I presume it's still mounted to the water pump? What size is the pulley? If, for whatever reason, the pulley is too large then the pump won't be spinning as fast...21-12-20, 03:34 PM -
Reply to Remote oil filterNext silly question. Have you checked the 115 degree reading with an independent measurement of some kind? Dash saying normal at 115 C doesn't sound right - I would expect it to be showing higher than normal by 110 degrees.21-12-20, 12:11 PM
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Reply to Electric Vehicles in AustraliaLet me don my tin foil hat...
Right, here we go.
China had their one child policy, a misguided attempt to curtail their population growth.
Not any longer.
So, a nation representing almost one in every...20-12-20, 09:59 PM -
Reply to SolarWinds HackPlease forgive my naivete / ignorance, but how does the SolarWinds hack affect our users?
We don't accept payments, so we have no banking information.
We don't ask about your medical history.
We don't insist on...20-12-20, 08:36 PM -
Reply to Electric Vehicles in AustraliaI don't disagree. We are a small nation with a small population, so how much difference can we make?
Population size, we rank 55th in the world, on a list of 235. https://www.worldometers.info/world-...opulation-by-c...20-12-20, 08:06 PM -
A little from left field: I presume the rear aircon has an evaporator that creates condensation, which needs to drain to somewhere. How does that work?
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Reply to Electric Vehicles in AustraliaI'm not denying that both will happen. Ultimately, somewhere off in the future, we'll stop burning fossil fuels to generate electricity, and to move passenger vehicles.
Between now and then, our renewable electricity generation will displace...20-12-20, 02:57 PM -
I was reading a news story about comments made by the head of Toyota regarding the world's rush to electric vehicles. This got me thinking about how much electricity we would need in Australia if we all converted to pure EVs (i.e. no hybrids, no hydrogen...20-12-20, 02:06 PM
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Reply to temp readings for Torque AppIntake air temperature changes based on boost and speed (airflow through the intercooler). Cruising at 100km/h on flat ground and no significant wind, the best I've ever seen is about 18 degrees above ambient - lately, I seem to cruise around 25 degrees...20-12-20, 11:17 AM
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Reply to Compass is totally lost!I believe it's in the rear door, up next to the high-mount stop light. But I don't really know, because my NT doesn't have one.19-12-20, 06:39 PM
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Web Suspension in Holden Hill were a reliable suspension installer (and a few doors down the road from where Dobinsons used to be), but they're under new management, and it appears they have all new staff.
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Reply to Fault in communication with ECUDon't assume they're not related. If a new problem arises, start thinking about what has recently changed.
Somebody has played with brake wiring and you have a fault related to brake lights. Fix that, and then see what remains....19-12-20, 05:04 PM -
Reply to Fault in communication with ECUMost of them are communication codes, meaning the various ECUs aren't able to talk with each other.
P1769 is more of a hardware fault - the A/T ECU thinks you've been driving with the brake light on for more than 5 minutes, or all the brake...19-12-20, 04:40 PM -
Reply to Remote oil filterIs it my imagination, or has your NL been converted from a petrol? If so, was the radiator changed? I believe the petrol motors use a 2 core radiator, the diesels have a 3 core.19-12-20, 12:59 PM
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Get yourself an OBD device of some description, such as Ultragauge (stand alone device) or Torque Pro (Android app). These will let you monitor coolant, intake air and transmission temperatures, actual temperature readings and not some rough interpretation...19-12-20, 09:38 AM
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Reply to Winch rope temperature protectionFundamentally, I'm with whitso - go easy on your winch, to let heat dissipate.
Having said this, I put a length of yellow sleeve over the end of my rope, to kid myself that it will provide a little heat protection. When the sleeve comes...19-12-20, 09:00 AM -
Reply to Forum ChangesThat is your "reputation" - you're one of a handful of members who isn't at zero.
This is a "legacy" feature from older versions of VBulletin, that we didn't have on our old forum software, and weren't planning to use...19-12-20, 08:44 AM -
Reply to Reverse lights and blowing fuseI don't have a wiring diagram to check, but reverse lights often have constant power, and are earthed via a switch in the gearbox. So I would guess you have a short to earth somewhere in your wiring.
You also blow a fuse when your tail...19-12-20, 08:36 AM -
Reply to Thermo fan fuse blowingTraditionally, fuses and circuit breakers are installed to protect the wiring, to make sure the insulation isn't damaged / burned during overload / short circuit. Motor protection circuit breakers (typically for AC motors) are a special class, designed...19-12-20, 08:23 AM
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Reply to Freight advice?Thanks Chris, and while I appreciate the assistance, they're coming from further afield than Parramatta, and the tyres alone are 25kg each - so each wheel & tyre is closer to 40kg, or approaching 200kg all up (for five of them).
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Reply to Thermo fan fuse blowingYou may have had two problems (fan friction and old battery) that effectively countered each other. Now that you have swapped out the old battery, the fan friction is showing up.
Possibly.
Yes - if it is a simple...18-12-20, 05:14 PM -
The final four:
Once these are gone, I'm back to supplying second hand paddles, as & when I can get them - and they cost me more.
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Reply to Thermo fan fuse blowingDepending on the sin, I'm happy if I'm not paying for it.
For some sins, I pay later....
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Reply to Thermo fan fuse blowingA simple DC motor is also a simple DC generator.
At standstill, the motor windings are a low resistance circuit. Full voltage is applied across the DC resistance, and lots of current flows.
As the motor begins to turn, the...17-12-20, 10:03 PM -
Reply to Freight advice?Thanks for your efforts, but I'm an impatient bugger. I thought about it today, and concluded that the best price I received was fair (and some were simply opportunistic, and some didn't reply) so I've pulled the trigger.
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Reply to RACV names electric car of the yearPersonally, I don't think electric vehicles really add up economically, not if you include a "convenience cost". They (currently) only really work for the environmentally conscious who don't travel large distances, and/or have heaps of time...17-12-20, 09:15 PM
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Reply to Freight advice?I'm on borrowed time - I should've destroyed a rim by now. So I'll have a few spares for when that happens....
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Reply to Freight advice?Mine? Mine are used (and abused?) because I use my Pajero to the full extent of it's abilities (and beyond?) Why would I put pretty ones on it, just to (ab)use them too?
The best 5 will be offered for sale. For $400...17-12-20, 08:40 PM -
Reply to Freight advice?For better or worse, I've paid for them.
If it all goes well, I'll keep this thread updated. If it does not go well, keep an eye on Bitches and Gripes.
So - anybody wanna make an offer on 5 x 17" NT wheels,...17-12-20, 08:09 PM -
Did you follow the recommended procedure?...16-12-20, 10:18 PM
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Reply to Fitting accessoriesFrom memory, there are some screws behind the trim strip above the glove box, and more screws in the footwell - I think the plastic panel between dash and firewall needs to come out too.
I think the upper trim strip pops out with a trim...16-12-20, 07:38 PM -
I've found a set of wheels & tyres in NSW, but before I purchase them, I need to know how I'm going to get them to Adelaide. A road trip isn't an option for me...
Any hints or tips? I have a listing on Freight Seek, but thought I'd...16-12-20, 12:36 PM -
Reply to Fitting accessoriesHow I installed my Icom: https://www.pajeroforum.com.au/forum...854#post533854
The "stealth" antenna install might work OK for talking to vehicles in front of you, but I'd expect you'll have trouble transmitting to / receiving...16-12-20, 06:35 AM -
As OJ points out, the towball down-force is only part of the issue, as the dynamic effects of weight distribution is more significant than simple COG measurements.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia, in their infinite wisdom, allow a 10% ball weight...15-12-20, 08:04 PM -
I think it's a great idea to encourage drivers to know their weights, but I wonder how the psychology would play out in people's minds? If you're confident you're correct, and want to confirm how far within your limits you might be, then such a facility...14-12-20, 10:40 PM
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Reply to How hot is too hot?General consensus with the Gen 4 is that the temp gauge has a significant "dead zone" around normal - from about low 80s to somewhere over 100 degrees it's difficult to spot movement in the factory gauge. Once the Gen 4 gauge moves above half...14-12-20, 10:07 PM
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Reply to Forum ChangesCan our gurus have a look at the PM reply window? It's a narrow window that only has a few lines, and scrolling with my mouse wheel makes the lines jump more than the size of the window. And I can't find a "preview" option, to review the...14-12-20, 10:03 PM
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Reply to Paddle shiftsYes, the flappy paddle assembly from an ASX or Outlander of a similar vintage will fit your steering column, but you'll probably find your factory steering column covers are far too small for the paddles to fit inside.
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Reply to Winch extensions-why always a strap?Is anybody taught to think these days?
As a PM, my pet hate is turning up to a work site and being presented with the sign-on page for the SWMS / JSA (or JSHA, or JSEA, or whatever it's called for that particular site). It's "sign...12-12-20, 07:56 PM -
Reply to DRLs for the PajVehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 76/00 - Daytime Running Lamps) 2006
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2016C00818
Maximum & minimum brightness levels, maximum and minimum area requirements, and...12-12-20, 11:44 AM -
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If you had an air leak causing extra air to be sucked in I would expect idle control to still be able to compensate. To me, it seems that your idle control mechanism is not working as it should.
I don't have access to a Gen 3 service manual,...11-12-20, 04:54 PM
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