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so , no records for trans oil changes from previous owners, currently has 155k on it. took it to one of local Trans shop here in VA. their senior tech drove Montero /checked fluid and said since no previous records of trans oil been changed , it is better to leave it alone , because if I do...

so , I took my Montero to one of the transmission shop to get more info, one of the senior tech test drove, looked at the oil and said, trans seems to be good, but not knowing the history of it, if I do transmission oil change it may actually create some problem like slipping , etc,.. he said...

rear cam seal replacement can be very expensive to repair. I think it worth try.

this is for 98, do you have to remove glove box to get to blower? is there DIY for 98 Montero ? can't find it in server manual.

I don't think I am going to miss with this one, even though it is nice to have AC in summer.

I am going to use AT-205 sealer to see if that helps stop or slow down leaks . seems promising .

thx, will do. not sure how easy that would be.

so nearest dealer to me is about 40 miles one way, I find below product in advanced auto parts , is this safe to be used in transmission and power steering? it is Valvoline multi vehicle ATF.

I hear Loud clicking from the passenger dash area when I turn on the ac or heater and change knob to 1-2,3,4. what could be the cause and how I fix it. Thx

how do you remove antenna so I can remove mast? do I need special tool?

so even though it marked as "heavy duty Diesel" can be use in gasoline engine? like Montero?

Thx, according to below discussion they are saying Sync oil actually may introduce leak than conventional oil for older vehicles. so I was thinking just go with conventional oil , any thoughts? my montero has 155K on it. http://www.chevelles.com/forums/18-engine/265934-oil-stop-leak-additives.html

so I see some engine oil on my garage floor, not sure if this is from valve cover or rear cam seal? I have receipt in my glove box that valve cover was replaced 20K or so , having said that not sure what could be the leak coming from .Since I want to do oil change is : 1.Heavier oil will help to...

Thx, I think I covered in my email to shop yesterday. "Please confirm if below itemize parts are correct with part number you are using for timing belt which I was quoted previously. I removed valve cover , spark plugs related work. Timing Belt Kit, No Water Pump Housing Kit contains: Timing...

Thank you, yes I need to make sure this is part of timing belt package , just emailed shop .

Thx for advice, I have receipt that valve cover and plugs and wires were done in last 20K probably 2013, since I don't have any code do I have to do cam, and crank position sensor ? see below quote. Sub Estimate #1 WATER PUMP - Remove & Replace - w/Air Cond Part Number Part Description...

That is correct, however these shops mark up on parts as well, and they are not warranty their work if I buy my own parts, it is really getting frustrating .

so I shop around for last few days, and got few quotes; for all the below parts plus timing belt kits and cam, and crank position sensor and thermostat, came to $1670 OTD. another shop quote me 1400 plus tax. which one of these I can skip to lower the price? MITSUBISHI MD 030763 O-ring, Under...

Fluid is easy, however I have not done filter yet. since I don't have any previous record do you recommend to do flush/filter or just replace fluid and new filter?

Thank you,