Outer Limits 4x4 Board

Now even more confusing if it drove well with the leak..... Keep looking for it. Pull the hand throttle and turn up the revs till its running rough and look/ listen for the leak. Keep spraying and listen for the engine revs change....

The LPG idea would just eliminate the possibility of fuel system, filter or injector problem.

If you have a vac leak I'd be looking at that first. I had a vac leak around the injectors once which caused problems. I used a hose to listen to sucking sounds around the intake system. :lol:

I had a ...

Did it start happening after you put in e10 fuel?? Could have picked up some rubbish from the bottom of the fuel tank and blocked the fuel filter/ injectors?? Have you checked the fuel filter?? If it was on LPG as well it would help eliminate a few items.....

Not sure if this is any help or not, but you could clean the air flow sensor first instead of buying a new one to find out its not the problem. I cleaned my air filter and air flow sensor the other day and it made a huge difference. A can of maf cleaner under $20 bucks. Only use special maf cleaner ...

A few mechanics recommended adding head sealing solution to the radiator with clean water, run and flush the system. Several have used it before with successful results. Internet searching also claim good results with the same product.
Still testing but might have fixed the problem for now. Maybe a ...

Hi, im located in Melb. I think the head on petrol gas 4.5 cruiser is stuffed. Car has done 400k, loosing water and cuppachino under the oil cap.

1. Can someone recommend a good mechanic in Melbourne that can do the work at reasonable price. (prefer northern suburbs)

2. What should I expect to pay ...

[quote="DRides"]CORRECTION!!!! - Mitsubishi do list this as a LPG compatible vehicle!! still can b temperamental like any engine on LPG[/quote]

Yes, Im familiar with the symptoms of lpg having owned several lpg vehicles in the past and a current cruiser having done over 200k on lpg.......and still ...

Hi All,
I'm considering becoming a Pajero Owner and looking at the NM series, 3.5 petrol, Exceed. I'd like to get one on LPG or have it converted to reduce fuel costs.
I need some help and advise on
~ Any common faults or temperamental issues?
~ Any issues with LPG?
~ How many k's to expect from the ...

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The head will eventually suffer problems being on LPG...

not necessarily. running LPG without an upper cylinder lubrication system may cause problems. trying to run the LPG too lean for better economy will definitely cause problems. if the LPG is tuned properly and an upper cylinder ...

Hi, I have a '95 cruiser, 4.5 petrol / LPG. 320,000k's total, traveled last 150,000 on LPG.

The car is hard to start on Gas in mornings after running on Petrol. The car will start on Gas, give an initial rev and then cut out. It keeps starting and cutting out on gas. The only way to get it going is ...

I have the same engine that's done 320,000k. 150,000k of that on LPG.

First make sure there is a problem and get a second / third opinion.

The head will eventually suffer problems being on LPG, but I would have this fixed by a professional. Get a reco LPG head and all is okay. I've heard it can be ...

Agree with Henry........been told the same thing by a diesel engineer.

Agree with thunder.

I've also had both and wouldn't go back to the 3.0.

Do some mods to the 4.2 and it will fly without sacrificing fuel economy.
Do a search, there's heaps of info.

I can relate to that lowexf. I'm also self employed and time is important.

Actually just came back from Warnambool last week. Was there for a holiday. Anyway, I think all will go well with the work. You will be happy.

I've had my TD42 serviced, dynoed and tweaked initially by Andrew at Diesel Tec and recently Ray at Turbo Engineering.

I found both excellent. I've had some recent problems with my car and decided to give Ray a go. He found a few problems which he fixed and even tweaked more power.

I've ...

Had a 4 terrain fitted to my GU recently. Easy pedal yet strong pressure.
Apparently a great clutch for off roading.

Towed a 18 foot van with 35" tyres and had no problem.

Recently had a 4 terrain heavy duty clutch fitted to my 4.2 with a cost of $1,100.

Should be about the same for the 2.8

I paid $270 each about 5months ago in Melb.

Can't see why Bris be more expensive.

I'm with Alphera Insurance. They will do modified 4wd as mine has 35" tyres, 3" exhaust etc. Its a GU turbo 4.2 diesel.

Don't know about an 18y old but its worth a call 1300 131 358

I had a 3" mandrel bent exhaust fitted with a dyno tune increasing fuel and turbo boost early last year.

Thought I was very happy with it until people keep telling me I've been blowing smoke. So I went to another 4x4 diesel dyno and had it redone propertly.
Amazing how much more power I have when ...

Yep, I have Dobinsons in my GU. Did cape york in them. No problems.....touch woood.

Some ideas for someone to try. My car is a GU 4.2 turbo diesel with 3" mandrel bent exhaust and 35" tyres.

I've just got my car back from Turbo Engineering where I've been discussing my overheating issues and performance.

They put the car on the dyno and evaluated the airflow into the engine ...

Start with the easy and cheap options if it dosen't work then look at the other options.

1. Replace thermostat
2. flush radiator inside and out (pull it out and get it clean by a radiator shop)
3. rebuild visco hub at least 2 tubes of silicone oil don't buy a new one they pull apart ($10 a tube ...

Never had overheating issues with my old 3.0. I've heard alot of 4.2 overheat but not the 3.0.

Did you have the air con on?

As far as I know the thermo cuts in when the air con is on and the car gets warm.

so hes selling you $4k of gear which " will fix all your probs" and he has "has great success"...

He's not selling me anything. This is what they say will fix the problem. If they have experience in this, then I imagine they know what they are doing.

What do you think I should do to fix the ...

so hes selling you $4k of gear which " will fix all your probs" and he has "has great success"...

He's not selling me anything. This is what they say will fix the problem. If they have experience in this, then I imagine they know what they are doing.

What do you think I should do to fix the ...

Upgrade the turbo and intercooler will only make it hotter and you'll need to get a bigger water pump?

I have been advised by a 4wd specialist that the factory turbo runs too hot and is the cause of the overheating. So when pushing hard uphills or towing, the turbo works harder overheating thus ...

Hi GU Junkie,
You have obviously done some testing without results. Sounds frustrating. I hope the silicone on the fan works for you. I've heard some people say it works some say it didn't. Just like the lightforce thing.

my father has a 3l gu man and has towed his 24 foot caravan around aust plus ...

"Is it an auto? if so, put on an auto temp gauge as the auto's work really hard in the sand and put lots of heat into the radiator through the radiator auto trans cooler.
Regards Andrew."


The 4.2 doesn't come in auto, and yes they do overheat.

I've been researching this problem with mine for a ...

Can someone please tell me the easiest way to fit these spacers.

Can I remove the rear nuts and move the axle forward to fit.

Or

Remove the entire radius arm.

Do I need to jack up the car to do this. Do I lift the axle or the body of the car?

If someone can explain a simplified intallation I'd ...