PAJERO TURBO DIESEL
Submitted: Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 14:12
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Any one have much to do with Pajeros, looking at a 1996 Turbo Diesel, 145ks on the clock, what would I expect towing a 16 foot van
Reply By: Kiwi Kia - Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 17:03
Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 17:03
Manual or Auto ?
SWB or LWB ?
Is it the 2.8 TDi ?
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Reply By: Ian from Thermoguard Instruments - Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 17:30
Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 17:30
Sorry, no first-hand experience but they seem to be honest, reliable beasts. The 2.8TD is no powerhouse but gets the job done and would handle a 16' van without problems, giving excellent economy into the bargain. As with all diesels, the key is top notch regular maintenance. If the servicing had been up to scratch, 145K should be 'just run-in'.
From what I've seen they are an engine with some potential for a bit of judicious tuning to release a bit more performance. And they have one other excellent feature - they possess a blanking plate on the exhaust manifold which is ideal for the fitting of an EGT gauge! (Sorry, couldn't resist slipping that one in).
Let us know what you decide. Ian.
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Reply By: pickle - Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 19:18
Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 19:18
NJ 2.8 Turbo deisel is no powerhouse but manages to get the job done. Lot of guys on our
forum (
forum.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/default.asp ) have them and seem to be happy. Another one is a review on the NJ models here www.carpoint.com.au/car-review/ce7242.aspx
Dave
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Reply By: Member - Stephen L (SA) - Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 20:22
Friday, Dec 29, 2006 at 20:22
Hi garyr,
The '96 model would be an NJ. My NL '98 has the same motor, 2.8ITD. Very reliable vehicle. Many of the
places that I have taken my Paj, power is not a problem. It will get you to all the same
places that all the Bigger Diesels go, and a lot more economical.
I change the Oil every 5000kms, I think the book recommends every 7500kms. No timing belt to replace every 100,000kms, as they run a timing chain.
Very roomy under the bonnet for extra battery, inbuilt air pump etc.. I am not aware of any main problems with these great vehicles.
You will not be able to get an auto, they were only manual. Make sure you can get a complete history on the vehicles, and you will have many years of trouble free driving.
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Kiwi Kia - Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 07:54
Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 07:54
Hi Stephen, What year did the "J" model start ?
You say that the 96 model would be a "J" and it would not be an auto.
I have a Jap assembled 1993, 2.8 TDi and it is an automatic. I thought it was a "J", am I mistaken ?
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (SA) - Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 09:06
Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 09:06
Hi Kiwi Kia,
I am sure that the '96 was a NJ. As for auto, here in Australia, there was never an option of an auto in the Diesel in the NJ or NL, even though it was available in other parts of the world.
Cheers
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Kiwi Kia - Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 10:42
Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 10:42
Thanks Stephen, We normally distinguish Pajero's by their year of manufacture so I am always just making a guess which model is which when I read about your models.
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Follow Up By: Member - Stephen L (SA) - Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 14:01
Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 14:01
Hi Kiwi Kia,
I do not know why, that they do not have the same make and specifications for each vehicle in all parts of the world. I know when they released the Mitsubishi Challenger all those years back, it was available only her in Australia as the 3 litre V6, where as in New Zealand, you could also get the same model with the same 3 litre V6 and also the 2.8 ITD, in both manual and auto. So in some regards, you were better off over in New Zealand. The only down side is I believe you paid a dearer price than we did here in Australia.
Regards
Stephen
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Follow Up By: Kiwi Kia - Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 14:45
Saturday, Dec 30, 2006 at 14:45
The 2.8 vehicles available (new) in NZ had rear diff lock as standard on the manual version.
My 2.8 auto is a second hand import from Japan and does not have the diff lock but does have a second battery, small
suspension lift, variable (electric switch)
suspension and a few other minor items. All of these items are factory fitted.
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Reply By: time waster - Sunday, Dec 31, 2006 at 08:44
Sunday, Dec 31, 2006 at 08:44
Hi gary we had the 96 2.8td from 40k to 100k bought the pajero to do our australia trip in 2000. We towed an old heavy 16' spaceline 30k around oz, only problem we had was it started to run on 3 cyl first start in the morning this was the glow plugs had them all changed and that was the only problem.
Power wise was very good in the turbo range and excellent on fuel 10L/100 and 14L/100 towing.
Gearbox can be slightly notchy and also a little drive line slack have to be smooth on gear changes.
Also check it has a lsd.
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