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Not bad at all. Hell, I wouldn't go to someone's house to do it for $80.

The 5-speed was standard for Limited trim in 01-02. 4-speed for XLS. In 03, the XLS trim was dropped from the US imports so only 5-speed remained and they stopped labeling it as Limited. The transfer case is also different as 4-speed models have a manual shift lever with a boot. 5-speed...

This ^^^^ I blow up engines for a living. They all eventually fail, but changing oil and filter more often is better than any brand used. Full synthetic has better heat resistance so it can last longer than conventional oil. The bigger issue is the engine wear and oil contaminates. No oil...

The API SN rating is no longer current on the T6 formula. It now just has the 2016 CK-4 diesel specification. I just liked getting it cheap since both of my cars run the same spec. Any full synthetic 5W-30 runs well in these engines. I change oil and filter every 5k miles and oil usually has...

I ran the T6 5W-40 for about 30k miles until it showed a rating for only diesel engines. Have been running the Pennzoil 5W-30 High Mileage the past 10-15k with good results. I am trying the Shell Gas Truck 5W-30 in my car and may also use it in the Montero if it runs well. Also comes in 5qt...

Not to steer away from the OP's question, but has anyone tried the Koni Heavy Track shocks on a Gen 3? They seem comparable in price to the Bilstein 4600 series, but I have no experience with Koni. Their Raid 90 series looks like a serious upgrade, but priced far too high for anyone not using...

Part MR176940 is the cap that goes on there. $2 at PartsSouq

Maybe there is a procedure listed in one of the FSM's for the 3.5L?

SP-III is the fluid specification. It was created by Aisin who is the OEM transmission manufacturer. Mitsubishi modified the Aisin transmission design for the Monteros, but the fluid is the same. Aisin transmissions are used by Mitsubishi, KIA, Hyundai, Toyota, and many others. Just find the...

That line is the differential breather line. It normally has a rubber cap/valve to keep water out, but still vent pressure while in use. I had to bypass it for my rear diff and install another diff breather setup.

I would not assume that the MAF cleaning was done correctly. If the wrong cleaning chemical is used, it can damage the sensor. There are more details in the FSM, but I would start your investigation assuming that nothing else has been done, or that it may have been done incorrectly. Only...

You can also check fuel pressure/injectors and do a compression test. Maybe a dirty MAF or throttle body, but the random misfire without another cylinder means it is in the overall system and not just one bad part. Also keep checking for vacuum leaks. The rattling noise can be a loose heat...

Price seems fair for the condition and mileage. I suspect that with winter and holidays coming, most people are not looking for what would probably be a second or third vehicle. Might have more luck posting on other places, and more pictures never hurt.

http://oristruts.com/index.html Look interesting, but all of their documentation specifies Off-road use only. I don't know if that's to prevent liability if they have an issue on-road, or if it is missing some sort of DOT approval. Also show a max weight rating of 1900 lbs. This should cover...

I believe your water leak is from the o-ring on the back of the water pump housing. It tends to get forgotten about during a timing service and eventually the o-ring on the hard pipe begins to leak. It can be accessed by the same timing belt removal that you are planning, or you can reach it...

03+ should have traction control, but those should also all be limited versions with the 5-speed and electronic transfer case. It also needs the 3.8L for traction control since the system uses throttle by wire inputs. XLS models were only 01-02 and did not have traction control during those years.

It could be an issue with the brake accumulator assembly. These were a known issue and were replaced under a TSB with a new design. There is some info here and on the Pajero forums about changing the module.

I've had mine up to the fender well crossing a river more than once. Much like the crossings you showed. Have not had any issues so far, not even leaking past the door seals. You may want to check the vacuum lines around the fuel/evap system. If your door seals are drying out and not...

Here are links to some more information. https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/3rd-gen-montero-questions.159055/ https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/montero-buyers-guide.157835/

There are a few threads where this has been discussed, but I am having trouble finding them right now. I will post a link here when I do. In general they are solid vehicles with great capability. They did have terrible depreciation, so later owners may not have taken the best care of them...