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    89 GEN1 AW372 Manual Shaft Seal

    Hi All, Trying to find the source of a slow transmission leak in my 89. I pulled the pan last night hoping the pan gasket was the culprit, but pan bolts were all snug. With everything out of the way it's easier to see other sources. I see some weepage near the Manual Shaft on the Drivers Side...
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    GEN1 Steering Gearbox Rebuild

    Hi All, I'm almost done with the rebuild of my front suspension and steering components (Ball Joints, Bushings, Tie Rods, Idler Arm etc). I pulled the old pitman arm last night to replace and I was originally going to just replace the output shaft seal on my steering gearbox, but I see that it...
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    WTB - GEN1 Montero Pivot Arm

    Hi All, I'm looking for a Pivot Arm that goes on the back of my torsion bar. LH (Drivers). P/N MB573744. I'm in 28270 and would pay $20 shipped.
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    GEN1 lower control arm help

    Hi all, I’m working through the FSM on pulling my lower control arms. Is it required to pull the CV axles to get the height for the lower control arm bolts out? I’m stuck on this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    97 SR at Charlotte LKQ

    Unfortunately all the wheel locks are still on and I could not find the key. It’s complete minus the rear trailing arms and caliper brake lines. Has a relatively new Alternator on it and no rust underneath. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    GEN1 Front wheels locking up

    Hi All, I have a bit of an issue that is eluding me. A few weeks ago I thought I felt a rear caliper dragging, so when home I let it cool and took everything apart, adjusted and cleaned. Been fine since. Tonight I was driving home from work and noticed that after some time driving the Montero...
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    GEN1 Headlight Warning Buzzer

    HI All, I've read up and found that the GEN2 units had a headlight warning buzzer, but was there one on the GEN1's? Also, when I turn my GEN1 off with the lights on, the headlights turn off, but all of the parking lights stay on. Does anyone know the reason for this? Aside from the buzzer...
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    GEN1 Transmission Leak

    Hi All, I have a transmission leak on my automatic in my GEN1 LWB that has been eluding me for some time. Since I have owned I have replaced the pan gasket, fill-neck o-ring and the temp switch. I torqued the pan bolts to spec at the time and have since given them another 1/4 turn. The issue is...
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    GEN1 TV Cable adjustment

    Hi All, I’m looking for some help in adjusting my TV cable on my GEN1. I can’t seem to get it right. Does anyone have any tricks for dialing it in? I have relatively new fluid. I have been keeping it topped up (have a slow mystery leak I’m tracking down) It seems that to get it to shift...
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    GEN1 Turn Signal Switch Help

    Hi All, The original turn signal switch in my GEN1 89 Montero LWB was starting to not work shortly after I bought it. I would try to use my signals and nothing would happen. A few cycles of the lever and occasionally they would come back on. Then they would start working again for no apparent...
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    Mitsubishi 6G72 parting out

    I’m parting out my core 6G72 3.0L engine from my 89 Montero. The heads are no good. Has plenty of other good useable parts on it. Just trying to find a home for it before I scrap. Located in Charlotte, NC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Suspension bushings

    For those who have changed out their suspension bushings, how much press tonnage was required? Will 12ton work? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    GEN1 Radio

    Hi, I have the equalizer radio in my GEN1. Unfortunately the tape deck doesn’t work. Does anyone know what this other plug is for above the antenna plug? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    WTB - GEN1 Montero Drivers Door

    Hi All, I'm looking for a replacement door for my 89 Mitsubishi Montero. I have the Power Window/4-bolt mirror version and color is white. Looking for something local to Charlotte, NC 28270 but willing to drive/ship if necessary. My door has the upper frame in Black, which I think was an LS...
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    GEN1 Front Door Sprung

    Hi All, Had a pretty bad day today with the front drivers door on my GEN1 getting sprung (hyperextended). Looks like a pretty good size dent in the door and the hinges appear to be bent. There doesn't appear to be any damage to the A-Pillar. Has anyone else had to fix this on their Montero...
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    GEN1 Replacement Key

    Hi All, I've only got (1) worn out key for my 89. I'd like to get the dealer to cut some more, but cannot find the MB184084 key blank anywhere. Anyone know of alternate p/n? Also, if I can't find an OEM one, will cutting from the worn key work?
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    6G72 parts to keep

    I’m getting rid of the old engine from my GEN1. Other than things like the distributor or throttle body, any other things to keep on hand as a spare? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    WTB - GEN1 Montero Key Blank - MB184084

    Hi, I’m looking for a few of these. Located in Charlotte, NC 28270. Would pay $10 ea. These are for my 1989 Mitsubishi Montero Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Looking for help with GEN1 Trailing Arm Bushings

    Hi All, I'm putting together my order for a set of Siberian Bushings for my 89 LWB (L146G). My main issue is the bushings for the rear trailing arms. Since I am removing them to put in new bushings, I am planning to upgrade to the GEN2 arms, but I have a few questions: - Are there any...
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    GEN1 AC Clutch

    Has anyone had the clutch off their AC compressor? Mine seems to be hanging up and I was going to look at taking off and cleaning up. Might need some lube etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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