89 GEN1 LWB Introduction from Charlotte, NC
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Yea, I’m no fan of the plastic replacement. I’m hunting for an OEM currently. Wondering if the GEN2 is the same.
Before I put in a cleaned OEM unit, I wanted to be sure the rest of the system is clean
This bolt, is it accessible with engine fully installed?
You can find more details about the flush online. It worked really well for me.
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Thanks, now that I’m running well, I’d like to get some cosmetics done.
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I spent the morning with an engine clean and a 4 step exterior: clay bar, DA cleaner, polish and wax
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Hi All,
Been driving the Montero around and enjoying it. Have put ~650mi on it so far since I purchased it.
Found a new problem that I need to do some research on with the FSM. I drove to work today (10mi) and had no issues, ran smooth and quiet whole way. On the way home from work, I noticed that the transmission (KM148) was holding onto 2nd gear for too long. It typically shifts somewhere between 2-3k RPM. I was going all the way to 4k RPM and wasn't shifting into 3rd, but the shift from 1-2 seemed ok. I didn't try to go beyond 4k, so I kept my speeds low until I could do some reading and investigation. The fluid level was within range, clean and smelled ok within the last 600mi. I'll start working through the FSM troubleshooting guide and see what I can find out. Any thoughts, let me know.
Been driving the Montero around and enjoying it. Have put ~650mi on it so far since I purchased it.
Found a new problem that I need to do some research on with the FSM. I drove to work today (10mi) and had no issues, ran smooth and quiet whole way. On the way home from work, I noticed that the transmission (KM148) was holding onto 2nd gear for too long. It typically shifts somewhere between 2-3k RPM. I was going all the way to 4k RPM and wasn't shifting into 3rd, but the shift from 1-2 seemed ok. I didn't try to go beyond 4k, so I kept my speeds low until I could do some reading and investigation. The fluid level was within range, clean and smelled ok within the last 600mi. I'll start working through the FSM troubleshooting guide and see what I can find out. Any thoughts, let me know.
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An update:
- Fluid checked ok. COLD was between the COLD marks and warmed up was between the HOT marks. Looked clean and smelled ok. I'm not sure it is SPIII fluid, so I have some Mitsubishi fluid I'll do a drain & fill with.
- Inhibitor switch working, no start in gear, only N & P
- Manual linkage notch was facing directly down.
- The selector lever would shift from N to R & D without the button pressed in. Also would shift from 1-2-D without the button. All other positions required the button to be pressed.
- I completed the D Range Road Test @ 50% throttle. All upshifts were completed, but the speed change points were incorrect (higher), so I attempted to adjust my throttle cable. The instructions/diagram in FSM are hard to understand. I can't tell if the 0-1mm is from the stopper to the end of the dust cover or to the seat? Is this at WOT? Mine appears to be at the red arrow (I slid my dust cover forward to show) I adjusted my cable (1) full turn of the nut. This seemed to lower the shift points a little. The cable also was able to move freely.
I think the orange dust cover needs to slide back, but I’m not sure where to measure the 1mm
Got some other stuff working like a new horn button and original radio installed. Unfortunately, I can't pickup any stations with the radio and FSM calls out a replacement... If anyone has one to sell, I'd be interested.
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- Fluid checked ok. COLD was between the COLD marks and warmed up was between the HOT marks. Looked clean and smelled ok. I'm not sure it is SPIII fluid, so I have some Mitsubishi fluid I'll do a drain & fill with.
- Inhibitor switch working, no start in gear, only N & P
- Manual linkage notch was facing directly down.
- The selector lever would shift from N to R & D without the button pressed in. Also would shift from 1-2-D without the button. All other positions required the button to be pressed.
- I completed the D Range Road Test @ 50% throttle. All upshifts were completed, but the speed change points were incorrect (higher), so I attempted to adjust my throttle cable. The instructions/diagram in FSM are hard to understand. I can't tell if the 0-1mm is from the stopper to the end of the dust cover or to the seat? Is this at WOT? Mine appears to be at the red arrow (I slid my dust cover forward to show) I adjusted my cable (1) full turn of the nut. This seemed to lower the shift points a little. The cable also was able to move freely.
I think the orange dust cover needs to slide back, but I’m not sure where to measure the 1mm
Got some other stuff working like a new horn button and original radio installed. Unfortunately, I can't pickup any stations with the radio and FSM calls out a replacement... If anyone has one to sell, I'd be interested.
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Messed with radio some today and getting better reception. Seems better when unit is out of dash, so maybe a bad wire?
I installed a 2in receiver to back of Montero and am not sure why it is on an angle:
This is what was on there which can make it tough to level a trailer.
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I installed a 2in receiver to back of Montero and am not sure why it is on an angle:
This is what was on there which can make it tough to level a trailer.
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