Can anybody recommend side steps for my CK Pajero LW 3.5 V6 2000?
Im in cape town.
What has this to do with the vehicle's dashboard?RookieOffroad wrote:Can anybody recommend side steps for my CK Pajero LW 3.5 V6 2000?
Im in cape town.
- Kurt
2014 Pajero SWB 3.2 GLS | EFS Suspension | Stofpad Bashplates
2008 Pajero LWB 3.2 GLS (Sold @ 243,000km)
2014 Pajero SWB 3.2 GLS | EFS Suspension | Stofpad Bashplates
2008 Pajero LWB 3.2 GLS (Sold @ 243,000km)
I would also be interested in the Cape Town Fix. I haven't followed this forum, so apologies if already discussed, but what is the aproximate cost for the fix?
Send IanH a private message to discuss price, we don't have plans for another full day fix yet so you will have to rely on Ian to help you out.
- Kurt
2014 Pajero SWB 3.2 GLS | EFS Suspension | Stofpad Bashplates
2008 Pajero LWB 3.2 GLS (Sold @ 243,000km)
2014 Pajero SWB 3.2 GLS | EFS Suspension | Stofpad Bashplates
2008 Pajero LWB 3.2 GLS (Sold @ 243,000km)
Getting back to the dash - I've read the thread with interest but note that all references are to the Gen 4. I have a Gen 3 which, on rough roads (and that's about everywhere in Zim!), tends to exhibit visible vertical movement and I wonder if other Gen 3 owners are noticing this. Mine is a used Jap import and I'm also wondering if, when I had an after market radio installed and the Japanese radio was stripped out, something went with it.
I haven't got in to look yet but I assume the Gen 3 and Gen 4 dash assembly is essentially the same so the Gen 4 "fix" would work?
Grateful for any thoughts
I haven't got in to look yet but I assume the Gen 3 and Gen 4 dash assembly is essentially the same so the Gen 4 "fix" would work?
Grateful for any thoughts
We have looked at a Gen 3 and unfortunately they are very different inside. Sorry man.
- Kurt
2014 Pajero SWB 3.2 GLS | EFS Suspension | Stofpad Bashplates
2008 Pajero LWB 3.2 GLS (Sold @ 243,000km)
2014 Pajero SWB 3.2 GLS | EFS Suspension | Stofpad Bashplates
2008 Pajero LWB 3.2 GLS (Sold @ 243,000km)
Thanks for that Kurt. Externally they're very much alike so I'll have to see if it's possible to apply a similar principle. But I am surprised that no other Gen 3 owners have brought this up, as there must be a few on the forum. With dancing dashboards!
I'll post results if I come up with something that works.
Thanks again for comment
I'll post results if I come up with something that works.
Thanks again for comment
Hi Guys
I am the proud owner of a new Pajero LWB Exceed, however, having read your articles on the rattly dash I am getting nervous with every bump I drive over.
I have noticed that there is a low frequency drumming noise that seems to come from the center of the dash on certain insignificant bumps, only at low speed. I have driven off road with no dramas but have yet to travel on corrugations, but the time is coming....!
Whilst still under warranty, I don't have the confidence in any dealership to attend to something they are not familiar with, irrespective of what brand, Toyota, Land Rover, Mitsubishi....
I have no problem doing the work myself, in fact I prefer it. I have had a range of vehicles and am generally not to easily scared off (hope I don't get to eat my words). However, it would be foolish to re-invent the wheel when someone else (in this case you lot) have done all the ground work before me.
Would you be happy to advise me on where to get the support brackets and give the odd bit of guidance on how to remove certain dash fittings before I break clips etc?
Many thanks
Potential Rattler in Cape Town
I am the proud owner of a new Pajero LWB Exceed, however, having read your articles on the rattly dash I am getting nervous with every bump I drive over.
I have noticed that there is a low frequency drumming noise that seems to come from the center of the dash on certain insignificant bumps, only at low speed. I have driven off road with no dramas but have yet to travel on corrugations, but the time is coming....!
Whilst still under warranty, I don't have the confidence in any dealership to attend to something they are not familiar with, irrespective of what brand, Toyota, Land Rover, Mitsubishi....
I have no problem doing the work myself, in fact I prefer it. I have had a range of vehicles and am generally not to easily scared off (hope I don't get to eat my words). However, it would be foolish to re-invent the wheel when someone else (in this case you lot) have done all the ground work before me.
Would you be happy to advise me on where to get the support brackets and give the odd bit of guidance on how to remove certain dash fittings before I break clips etc?
Many thanks
Potential Rattler in Cape Town
I would suggest if the car is under warranty that they look into the sound from the center of the dash, maybe in time we can get some brackets for you but for now let the agents deal it.
- Kurt
2014 Pajero SWB 3.2 GLS | EFS Suspension | Stofpad Bashplates
2008 Pajero LWB 3.2 GLS (Sold @ 243,000km)
2014 Pajero SWB 3.2 GLS | EFS Suspension | Stofpad Bashplates
2008 Pajero LWB 3.2 GLS (Sold @ 243,000km)
Hi all fellow Capetonian Gen 4 owners
An update from Cape Town. As mentioned earlier in this thread, I was given a tutorial on the dash fix by JohnG when he did my vehicle in Dec, and then watched almost all the dash fixes done the next day at the big Cape Town dash fix.
I have now acquired all the special tools required to make the job easier, and have some brackets in stock made up by gerbek1.
I did my first dash fix of my own on Wheelnut's vehicle yesterday here in Cape Town, using the brackets from JHB and the same technique as taught by JohnG. I will admit (embarrassingly) that it took almost 5 and a half hours, but I was intentionally taking it slow as it was my first time actually removing panels myself and I didn't want to break anything. We were working in the hot sun in the driveway, so that time also included a lot of drinks breaks, a lunch break, and a trip to the shops for bigger and better cable ties after the 2nd one of mine that I fitted started slipping. I then re-did the 2 cable tie fixes with the new cable ties. We just chatted a heck of a lot, and also fitted an ipod connection. I'm sure the next time will go a lot faster.
I still consider myself an apprentice to JohnG and gerbek1, however all went well yesterday and I had a successful 'first time'. Wheelnut test drove his vehicle after I left, and texted me later to say it was a "huge improvement".
I still have 4 bracket sets in stock here in CPT, so any other Gen 4 owner wanting the dash fix in CPT can now contact me via pm and have it done right here.
Many thanks to JohnG and gerbek1 for the training and help so far.
An update from Cape Town. As mentioned earlier in this thread, I was given a tutorial on the dash fix by JohnG when he did my vehicle in Dec, and then watched almost all the dash fixes done the next day at the big Cape Town dash fix.
I have now acquired all the special tools required to make the job easier, and have some brackets in stock made up by gerbek1.
I did my first dash fix of my own on Wheelnut's vehicle yesterday here in Cape Town, using the brackets from JHB and the same technique as taught by JohnG. I will admit (embarrassingly) that it took almost 5 and a half hours, but I was intentionally taking it slow as it was my first time actually removing panels myself and I didn't want to break anything. We were working in the hot sun in the driveway, so that time also included a lot of drinks breaks, a lunch break, and a trip to the shops for bigger and better cable ties after the 2nd one of mine that I fitted started slipping. I then re-did the 2 cable tie fixes with the new cable ties. We just chatted a heck of a lot, and also fitted an ipod connection. I'm sure the next time will go a lot faster.
I still consider myself an apprentice to JohnG and gerbek1, however all went well yesterday and I had a successful 'first time'. Wheelnut test drove his vehicle after I left, and texted me later to say it was a "huge improvement".
I still have 4 bracket sets in stock here in CPT, so any other Gen 4 owner wanting the dash fix in CPT can now contact me via pm and have it done right here.
Many thanks to JohnG and gerbek1 for the training and help so far.