Mitsubishi Pajero / Shoguns

Adz · 15-12-2010, 19:54

What is the best or most reliable engine for the above years 1983 / 1996.?

zippy656 · 15-12-2010, 19:54

terrano t2

simples

ok so how would I know.. im hopeless.. no comments please

Timbo_1975 · 15-12-2010, 20:03

2.5's suffer with HG's and timing belt failure, 2.8's have issues with the front seal of the pump leaking / sucking air.

DOHC 3.5's have valve lifter issues with infrequent oil changes.

Think I would plump for the 2.8 though...

kbekl · 15-12-2010, 20:10

the most reliable is the 2.5 but is also a little under powered

(RIP) PLANK · 15-12-2010, 20:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by kbekl

the most reliable is the 2.5 but is also a little under powered

underpowered thirsty, and for the size of the car very little shoulder room in the cab, feels cramped!

kbekl · 15-12-2010, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

underpowered thirsty, and for the size of the car very little shoulder room in the cab, feels cramped!

i had a mk1 with the 2.5 didn't like it

my farther in-law have mk2 paj with the 2.8 in it was quicker but i hated it everything was just vague, not all were like this tho

larson · 15-12-2010, 22:33

i voted 3.5 petrol but please take no notice i know nothing but it is the one i would buy as its similar mpg to my y61 and more power

Muckypup · 16-12-2010, 11:08

I knew two 2.5s both had catastrophic head problems

I also knew a 2.8, but it was auto. Absolutely useless, whenever you tried to use the torque of the engine it would kick down a gear and start revving high where there was no power! Resulted in being far to slow for a 2.8 4x4!

If I were personally going for one it would be a 3.0 with a LPG conversion

DEE · 16-12-2010, 11:21

2.5 VERY VERY UNDER POWERED PLUS TIMEING BELT PROB'S. EVEN CHIPPED MY 2.5 STILL GUTTLESS. AND 2.8 ARE A BETTER TRUCK BUT SUFFER FROM PUMP SEALS DRYING OUT THEN THEY SUCK AIR. PLUS PRONE FOR HEAD TROUBLE'S look on ebay if you see a cheap 2.8 it may want a head or had one
Hope this helps

Adz · 16-12-2010, 20:20

Well i think i'll tidy up the 1 i've got & sell it on & go for a Jeep

Just goto http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=10766 & your help will be appreciated

View Poll Results: What engine.?
2.6 Petrol	0	0%
3.0 petrol	1	9.09%
3.5 petrol	1	9.09%
2.5 diesel	6	54.55%
2.8 diesel	3	27.27%
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15-12-2010, 19:54	#1
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	Mitsubishi Pajero / Shoguns What is the best or most reliable engine for the above years 1983 / 1996.?

16-12-2010, 11:21	#9
DEE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nantwich Cheshire Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 Posts: 385	ooooooooooooooow 2.5 VERY VERY UNDER POWERED PLUS TIMEING BELT PROB'S. EVEN CHIPPED MY 2.5 STILL GUTTLESS. AND 2.8 ARE A BETTER TRUCK BUT SUFFER FROM PUMP SEALS DRYING OUT THEN THEY SUCK AIR. PLUS PRONE FOR HEAD TROUBLE'S look on ebay if you see a cheap 2.8 it may want a head or had one Hope this helps

15-12-2010, 19:54	#2
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	terrano t2 simples ok so how would I know.. im hopeless.. no comments please

15-12-2010, 20:03	#3
Timbo_1975 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: S Shropshire Vehicle: Inbetween Terrano's ! Posts: 967	2.5's suffer with HG's and timing belt failure, 2.8's have issues with the front seal of the pump leaking / sucking air. DOHC 3.5's have valve lifter issues with infrequent oil changes. Think I would plump for the 2.8 though...

15-12-2010, 20:10	#4
kbekl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Manchester Vehicle: Ford Maverick 2.7 LWB GLX Posts: 1,519	the most reliable is the 2.5 but is also a little under powered

15-12-2010, 22:33	#7
larson Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moomin vally Posts: 1,138	i voted 3.5 petrol but please take no notice i know nothing but it is the one i would buy as its similar mpg to my y61 and more power

16-12-2010, 11:08	#8
Muckypup Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lancs Vehicle: Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Posts: 485	I knew two 2.5s both had catastrophic head problems I also knew a 2.8, but it was auto. Absolutely useless, whenever you tried to use the torque of the engine it would kick down a gear and start revving high where there was no power! Resulted in being far to slow for a 2.8 4x4! If I were personally going for one it would be a 3.0 with a LPG conversion

16-12-2010, 20:20	#10
Adz Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Roaming Nomad Vehicle: 1995 SWB Terrano Posts: 5,370	Well i think i'll tidy up the 1 i've got & sell it on & go for a Jeep Just goto http://www.nissan4x4ownersclub.com/f...ad.php?t=10766 & your help will be appreciated