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    Joinin' the Montero Club with a Gen 2.5

    Hungry Valley Off Road Park Drove up to Hungry Valley and was there just long enough to look around the practice area. I'll be going back for sure. The mud pit was touch and go, but I got through. Post mud pit shot. 3 wheel motion Testing the Center Diff and Suspension Travel in 4Llc...
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    '99 Montero - Clunk noise when turning

    For the record, I get the clunk sometimes too. Usually when backing up with the wheels turned, but sometimes while going forward turning through a slight depression like a driveway or a gutter. I noticed it happening after I cranked my torsion bars so I just figured it had to to with the...
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    Red's '96 Montero SR

    Welcome to ExPo...the overdrive function is switched on/off via the small button on the side of your shifter lever. It just keeps the truck from going into 4th gear. So if you feel the car struggling when going uphill at highway speed, push the O/D button and the trans will kick down into 3rd gear.
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    Montero Model Year/Generation Reference?

    Dsouth, this is a great idea, thanks for taking this on. It will be a useful resource for many. Gen 2 is MY (model year) 1992 to 1997 MY 1992 to 1993 Gen 2 models came in Base, RS, LS, SR trim MY 1994 to 1997 Gen 2 models came in LS and SR trim MY 1994/95/96 SR models were available with DOHC...
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    please be my voice of reason

    If you really want a 99, be patient and one will come along. Took me 6 months to find one I was comfortable buying.
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    please be my voice of reason

    Nato white, I like... There'll be no reason from me.
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    Joinin' the Montero Club with a Gen 2.5

    Hey SoCal, have fun man...it was hot up there, and the lake is the lowest I've seen it in about 30 years. In fact, there are old trees sticking up in the middle of the lake. Also, highly recommend going in through Mojave and the South Fork. There's some major construction going on on the...
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    front end issues

    For comparison's sake, I also have a 2000 Montero Endevour. When I bought it at 113K miles the steering felt loose and the front end would crash and rattle over bumps...I thought something was loose, too. I ended up replacing the ball joints, tie rods, end links, pitman/idler arms, and front...
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    Eurosonic's Montero 2.5Gen Build Thread

    Nice pics eurosonic....I love that bottle opener...best mod yet!
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    New Gen 2 Montero SR Owner

    Nice find, polished rims, too. Welcome to the portal!
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    Joinin' the Montero Club with a Gen 2.5

    Ah, you're right nwoods, it was 102F near the lake, not at altitude. By the time I got up into the hills, the truck was running so hot the outside temp gauge was reading 123F, so I don't really know what the temp was up there. I'm just running the stock fan.
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    Joinin' the Montero Club with a Gen 2.5

    Lake Isabella, CA Did a bit of trail riding this weekend in the hills above Lake Isabella, Wagy Flats specifically. The trail I took was fairly tame although there were a few dedicated 4x4 trail offshoots that looked pretty hairy. I was tempted, though being alone, decided to stay on the main...
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    Joinin' the Montero Club with a Gen 2.5

    Small world, indeed, Monty...
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    Eurosonic's Montero 2.5Gen Build Thread

    Nice progress, eurosonic!
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    Joinin' the Montero Club with a Gen 2.5

    That's must've been a fantastic ride Monty. I actually saw quite a few cyclists on the Cabot Trail, many all geared up with front and rear pannier bags, apparently out for the long haul. Felt sorry for 'em though as there were a couple of long 15% grades.:Wow1:
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    Montero Gen 2.5 (NL) Capacities, Part Numbers and Specialty Tools List

    Thanks twocommas, added the following to the list: ACDelco TCKWP287B Timing belt kit MD350415 Thermostat Kit M350609D Mitsubishi Alternator (changed to "MD 350609," correct?) Denso 3395 (Iridium Long Life) spark plugs FRAM 228 FV350 PCV Valve (changed to "FRAM FV350 PCV Valve," correct?)...
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    Joinin' the Montero Club with a Gen 2.5

    Thanks, it was truly an amazing experience and I can't await to hit the road again. Hopefully more offroad travel next time as the Montero has proven its road worthiness. nasko, ahhhh, the Acadian flag, thanks for that...I was wondering what the gold star on the flag was all about.
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    Montero Gen 2.5 (NL) Capacities, Part Numbers and Specialty Tools List

    That looks good nwoods. Also, unless you've already bought spark plugs and wires, don't forget those! In your case, think of what you're doing as 2 separate jobs. 1--Front of the engine includes: timing belt, water pump, front cam seals, crank seal/bolt 2--Top of the engine includes: valve...
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    Montero Gen 2.5 (NL) Capacities, Part Numbers and Specialty Tools List

    Montero Gen 2.5 (NL) Capacities, Part Numbers, and Specialty Tools List **If you've installed a part and can confirm that it fits the Gen 2.5, please post the brand, part #, and a description of the part so it can be added to the list** ----------------------------------------------------...
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