Pajero 2003 Diesel

HI,
Further to the 3.2 Pajero,
Yes the timing chain guide can be a problem but from information gathered there are very few motors who have experienced a disintegration of the top chain guide but if it does fail could be very expensive so have the tappetts checked and replace the guide, it is only about $20.
Re the starter motor, this problem stems from bleeding the filter when replacing filter,the starter motor is just below it.
There is another problem which can be a problem and that is the companion shafts, they are prone to coming away from the diff housing in the NM and early NP models, it is about a $600 job to replace including parts..
There are heaps of these models which do not have any problems but be aware of these 2 faults and take appropriate preventative action.
Coli

Thank you all for the great info, belt chain it is... :-(
I'll see how we'll go and will see a good mechanic

cheers