[4ePajero]

So, just to be sure, I do not need to reverse when selecting 2H to 4H (or 4L) as the front hubs will lock itself, but I need to reverse after I select the 2H option after driving in 4wd to unlock them again?

Correct!

Remember to deflate the tyre for Sani. You seem to have 29' tyres. I would guess 1.6-1.7 bar, depending what load you carry.

Deflate until the tyre makes a nice bulge.

[Marty Russell]

Your best option for a bash plate is to make one. The original manufacturer's plate from my 1989 Gen 1 is off at the moment so I could trace it with brown paper and send it by post if you wish.The plate is 3mm thick and has two small angle brackets which fit the rear of the cross member where there are two fixed nuts for this purpose. The angle brackets could be welded or bolted on.

We bought our Gen 1 in 2000 with 164,000km on the clock. Since then we have been to Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and Swaziland and almost everywhere in South Africa. The clock now reads 325,000km. It is a great 4x4 that is very comfortable and reasonably easy to repair. Most mechanical spares are the same as the early Colts (pre 1996) and as you know the latest Hyundai one tonners also use the 4D56 turbo diesel motor. Some body parts, such as side mirrors, are available for the agents (pricey at R1,100 each), but you must give them the VIN number or they will tell that spares are unavailable.

A big advantage when driving in darkest Africa is that the Gen 1 has only one electronic device - the glow plug timer. It applies 12 volts to the plugs for about five seconds and then 6 volts for a further 35 seconds. Even that has packed up our Paj and I have replaced the 6 volt timer with a manual switch.

I run our motor without the harmonic balancer belt because it has given endless trouble over the years. The slightly rougher motor is better than having the constant worry of a stripped balancer belt jam in the main timing belt and wrecking the valves and guides - and sometimes the camshaft bearing caps. This has happened three times on our motor. There has been much discussion about leaving off the harmonic balancer belt on the the UK Pajero Club website, which has many very active Gen 1 owners. While talking about belts, I always use original Mitsubishi fan belts because I have found that pirate belts strip after two or three thousand kms of use.

Good luck with your Gen1. It might not look so fancy but you don't have to worry about getting it scratched or bent a bit - and think how cheap your insurance is compared with a new vehicle!

[Thys g]

Hi All
Hope you are well
Mk1 1989 short wheel BASE 2 DOOR . my cam snapped.what engin will fit
To import a cam will cost R8000 or are they smoking me
Please help

Thys

[4ePajero]

Hi All
Hope you are well
Mk1 1989 short wheel BASE 2 DOOR . my cam snapped.what engin will fit
To import a cam will cost R8000 or are they smoking me
Please help

Thys

Thys,

Please start a new thread regarding your problem.
In the new thread, state the engine details etc.

(It is considered bad forum manners to "hi-jack" an existing thread to discuss a new problem. )