Zimbo
Japanese import 2980cc Petrol LWB Pajero 2009
Hello guys,

I am importing a 2009 LWB Pajero from Japan into Zim. It has a 2970cc petrol engine. I had assumed these were also available in the South African market so spares would not be a problem. You know what they say about assumptions...Now I find out only the Diesel is available in SA.
Can anybody advise:
1. Are spares for this 2970cc petrol engine available in SA?
2. It seems there are quite a few of these engines in Bots/Zim/Zam. Can anyone point me in the right direction to source spares in Zim (Timing chain/belt and filters) or will I be sourcing from Japan?
3. Car has 240 thousand km on it., what sort of things should I do upon delivery as preventative maintenance?

Would be grateful for advice on these, could probably change to another model at this stage. Let me know if you think I have made a boo-boo here and should rather go for the 3,2 petrol model that they used to offer in SA.
Regards
Anxious Zimbo