Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 1

The first generation of sports is popular among motorists who prefer to often move off the pavement. All due to the fact that the mid-size SUV copes well with the tasks assigned to it, sometimes even too complex. The first Pajero Sport came into the hands of its owners in 1996. In 2000, the SUV underwent restyling, and its production continued until 2008. Pajero Sport 1 in the Americas was renamed Montero Sport, and the right-hand drive for the Japanese market – Challenger.

Engines

In the line of power units, gasoline V6 with a working volume of 3.0 liters (6G72) with a capacity of 177 hp and 170 hp (after restyling) became widespread. Not a few "Sports" and with a diesel 2.5 liter (4D56) power of 99 hp (there are versions of 115 and 136 hp). In addition, Montero was equipped with a gasoline “four” with a working volume of 2.4 liters (4G64) 136 hp (this engine is rare) and V6 3.5 liters (6G74) 199 hp. All engines proved to be reliable and unpretentious. The entire line of Pajero Sport engines received a temporary type of valve timing drive. The cost of the original set of valve timing is about 10-12 thousand rubles. When replacing the belt, many masters do not reach the bolt of the crankshaft pulley fastening. This leads to the fact that over time the veneer groove of the crankshaft and carvings break. If you do not notice the presence of a defect in time, then eventually you can get a replacement for a crankshaft (30-40 thousand rubles). Often, owners of the age Pajero Sport face engine overheating. There are several reasons for this: a clogged cooling system radiator that failed the thermostat or viscous fan cooling engine. Diesel 2.5 liters is easy to overheat with prolonged operation on regimes close to the maximum, more than 3000 rpm. The consequences of overheating are cracks in the head of the cylinder block. Often, the arrow of the coolant temperature indicator is in the red sector just because of the failure of the single-contact sensor. Diesel 2.5 liters requires control of the gap in the valves, which gradually "clamps", which inevitably leads to their burnout. Gasoline units after 150-200 thousand

Transmission

Pajero Sport and Montero Sport (until 2002) were equipped with a 4WD partial all-wheel drive system (classic Par-time with front axle connection if necessary). Problems with connecting the front axle at large runs occur due to the failure of pneumon valves. The cost of the new original valve is about 2-3 thousand rubles, analogue - about 400-500 rubles. On runaways Pajero Sport often "gets a dislocation" lever of the front-wheel drive due to the destruction of the plastic sleeve. Separately, the sleeve is not sold, the lever will have to be replaced in the collection for 7-8 thousand rubles. You can save by carving a similar sized sleeve from fluoroplasty. In 2002, Montero Sport received the AWD all-wheel drive system with a viscous differential lock. The transfer case of this type is more flimsy and does not tolerate prolonged off-road movement with endless slips. Problems with this transfer when running more than 200 thousand km are not uncommon. As a rule, a harbinger of impending disaster becomes a decrease in thrust, and after a while the differential is destroyed. The new AWD is expensive, so many in the event of failure, change it to an analogue from the Japanese Challenger. It is equipped with the most reliable and more advanced all-wheel drive system Super Select. Problems with switching the transfer case modes and the corresponding indication may be caused by the sensors failure on the transfer. There is also a vibration due to wear of the bearing of the slip at the outlet of the transfer case shaft. The bearing changes only in the assembly with the tailing, which will require about 5 thousand rubles.

Walking

The walking Pajero Sport is strong and requires periodic maintenance - syringe. The bushings and racks of the front stabilizer run more than 50-70 thousand km (300 rubles). A little later, after 70-90 thousand km, the rear stabilizer bushings and steering tips (about 400-500 rubles) are handed over. To 150-200 thousand km, upper and lower ball supports are surrendered. After that, there is a series of shock absorbers, pendulum lever (about 2 thousand rubles) and Silentblock levers (about 5 thousand rubles per set).

Over time, there are knocks in the helmsman. Sources: steering gear and power on the steering shaft under the lower bearing. The cost of the new steering column is about 7 thousand rubles. Sometimes the reason for knocking is the steering gearbox, and it is "treated" by installing adjusting washers. The cost of the new gearbox is about 100 thousand rubles.

At large runs, calipers are often poked because of the souring of the guides. And due to wear, the guide calipers on irregularities can rattle.

Other problems and malfunctions

Pajero Sport body iron is not prone to corrosion, unless it “does not rule” after an accident and the paintwork is damaged. Frame, on the contrary, blooms quickly, so it requires anti-corrosion treatment. Often, corrosion also affects the neck of the fuel tank inside the wheel niche. The cost of the original is about 5 thousand rubles. With a run of more than 200-250 thousand km, most likely, you will need to replace the body cushions. This will be revealed by the knocks when passing irregularities. The cost of a new set of 10 pillows is about 10 thousand rubles, and work on their replacement is about 8 thousand rubles. The procedure of change is complicated by the acidification of bolts, which have to be cut and drilled. Many complaints cause the optics of the Pajero Sport headlights, not well illuminating the road at night. Montero Sport is even worse off than that. Also, many complaints are received to the system of the washer of glasses, slowly releasing the liquid from the nozzles, leaving the stains on the clean hood. Often fails and the motor itself washer glasses (about 300 rubles for an analog). Even more often, you have to change the motor of the headlight washer, which is constantly under the influence of road dirt, and in winter - reagents. As a result, the contacts rot, and the pump itself rarely fails. The cost of the new original motor is about 4 thousand rubles, analogue - about 500 rubles. Plastic cabin often begins to creak. Over time, the seat heating fails due to breaking the wires. The dried lubricant will make the oven motor whistle. A closed signal is a common phenomenon.

Engines

• There are several reasons for this: a clogged cooling system radiator that failed the thermostat or viscous fan cooling engine.
• The consequences of overheating are cracks in the head of the cylinder block.
• Often, the arrow of the coolant temperature indicator is in the red sector just because of the failure of the single-contact sensor.
• The hydraulic compensators can start tapping kilometers.
• The same fate will soon befall the starter due to the failure of the bendix.

Transmission

• Pajero Sport and Montero Sport (until 2002) were equipped with a 4WD partial all-wheel drive system (classic Par-time with front axle connection if necessary).
• Problems with connecting the front axle at large runs occur due to the failure of pneumon valves.
• Problems with this transfer when running more than 200 thousand km are not uncommon.
• Problems with switching the transfer case modes and the corresponding indication may be caused by the sensors failure on the transfer.
• There is also a vibration due to wear of the bearing of the slip at the outlet of the transfer case shaft.
• Auto mechanics recommend to install an analogue from the Mitsubishi Pajero II.
• "Automatic" confidently without problems overcomes the mark of 200-250 thousand.
• The main reasons for removing and bulking the box: a hydrotransformer (5 thousand rubles for repairs, and 4 thousand rubles).
• When slippages appear, when the speeds grow, and there is no acceleration, you should check the level of the fluid.

Walking

• Over time, there are knocks in the helmsman.
• Sometimes the cause of knocking becomes a steering gearbox.
• And due to wear, the guide calipers on irregularities can rattle.

Other problems and malfunctions

• Pajero Sport body iron is not prone to corrosion, unless it “does not rule” after an accident and the paintwork is damaged.
• Frame, on the contrary, blooms quickly, so it requires anti-corrosion treatment.
• Often, corrosion also affects the neck of the fuel tank inside the wheel niche. The cost of the original is about 5 thousand rubles.
• You will probably need to replace the body cushions.
• This will be revealed by the knocks when passing irregularities.
• Also, many complaints are received to the system of the washer of glasses, slowly releasing the liquid from the nozzles, leaving the stains on the clean hood.
• Often fails and the motor itself washer glasses (about 300 rubles for an analog).
• As a result, the contacts rot, and the pump itself rarely fails.

The first generation Mitsubishi Pajero Sport deserved the love and recognition of its owners. All thanks to a strong running and reliable power units. On average, the SUV runs more than 200-250 thousand km without any serious problems. And then comes a short maturity and a long period of survival, during which the "senile" diseases appear.

• Engines: The reasons for this are several: a clogged cooling system radiator, a thermostat or a viscous fan cooling engine failed.
• Transmission: Problems with connecting the front axle at large runs occur due to pneumatic valve failure.
• Chasing: rubles) and Silentblocks of levers (about 5 thousand rubles per set). Over time, there are knocks in the helmsman.
• Other problems and malfunctions: Pajero Sport body iron is not prone to corrosion, unless it “does not rule” after an accident and the paintwork is damaged.

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