1991 Montero LS Adventure Mobile Project

[Izaac]

One thing that is a known issue is the compression on the original engine is a little low. It has 250,000 miles on it with unknown maintenance history so the plan is to rebuild a spare engine over time and have it ready to swap in in when needed. I found a 6g72 out of an old lebaron at the pick n pull near me. In the process of stripping it, cleaning it, and will put in new bearings, rings, gaskets, hoses, etc. Fit pretty well in the back of the Montero.

 

[Izaac]

I installed some manual aisin hubs as the auto locking weren't working. I made a video of the process if you're interested! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1KcMCuWbig





I also scored some OEM Mitsubishi Ralliart web wheels. Going to clean these up and put some 31's on them.

 

[Izaac]

Old crusty transmission mount vs new lol.

 

[Izaac]

Even though this is a chrysler emgine its fun to find little mitsubishi easter eggs.

This engine has about 90k mile on it and is overall in good shape. Cleaning and prepping has been going pretty smooth.

 

[Izaac]