Do they have a timing belt ??

They have a chain that doesn't need replacing, however the top chain guide MUST be checked at the 100k service. These have been known to wear through, allowing the chain to wrap on itself and break.

Good advice re checking the top chain guide. They are cheap and easy to get at to change so it wouldn't put me off it. No other real vices - a tough little motor that is both grunty and surprisingly frugal. On a freeway run ours can return 8.5L/100km.

I'd suggest he look for a 2004 or later though because it will have all the traction control etc, and (having also owned a pre TC model) I can tell you it works very well off-road. & dont listen to those that say late Pajeros cant go places off-road. A couple of basic mods and they are much more capable than people give them credit for - particularly with TC.

Lots of info at http://www.pajeroclub.com.au/home/publicforum/

Pat

Thanks all, I sent the information to him in regards to getting it checked and no belt/chain replacement needed. He got back to me and has decided not to purchase it. It had oil dripping from bellhousing (engine oil) quit a noticable clunk from the drive line when off and on the throttle and roof lining damaged. Doesnt it s h i t you when you ring them up, yeah mate in excellent condition, fully workshop checked and serviced a real dream pajero (caryard). He had to drive just over an hour and a half to go and have a look at it grrrr. He did love the power it had said it was very comfortable but said it didnt have the TC only ABS. It did have an electric brake controller so wether it has towed some extremely heavy load or not and this has put considerable strain on the drive line causing the clunk who knows, it shouldnt but. More searching to be done. Thanks again.