Recent content by JDinSC

Ok so I now have more solid numbers from the shop: Option 1 - $3300 for a Top End Job (May increase in price depeding on what they find in the bottom end) Option 2 - $4k for a JDM 3.0 with 60k miles on it. I like the sound of the 60k miles but not the $4k. Ugh... Decisions Decisions.

Ok Guys... Update Time. Took it to a local mechanic & it has no/low compression on #5. I'm being told its a burnt valve. They will not repair it without rebuilding the entire engine due to age/mileage. The very loose cost estimate is between $4K-$6K. I love my Monty, but that just isn't...

OK Guys... Changed the plugs and wires with no improvement. It has a rough idle and no power, but it starts up fine. There is some type of noise coming from the left side of the engine. It sounds like a sucking sound sort of.... I cant find any issues with the vacuum lines in the engine bay...

Sorry Justice... I'm a Ra-tard. It's a 1996 LS.

Hey Guys... Since this is my first post here's a little info on my. I'm a newbie to the Montero world. I've had a few Jeeps and have been around 4x4's all my life. I'm a fair shade tree mechanic with a tendency to take on a little more than I should... :) Ok so here's my issue. I was driving...

Bone Stock 1996 Montero LS 30x9.50R15 Mastercraft Courser MT's