Mitsubishi Pajero 2000-2002 2.5 or 3.2d?

fastbowler

has anybody experience of these jeeps? I'm looking at the moment for something like this but if anyone has any insider knowledge i'd appreciate it thanks... I have about 5k to spend so if anyone has any other suggestions for a commercial 4x4 it would also be appreciated..

fastbowler

title should read 2000-2002

pajero12

fastbowler wrote: »

has anybody experience of these jeeps? I'm looking at the moment for something like this but if anyone has any insider knowledge i'd appreciate it thanks... I have about 5k to spend so if anyone has any other suggestions for a commercial 4x4 it would also be appreciated..

Having had an 02 2.5 we moved up to an 06 3.2! If you can afford it,go for the 3.2,its quicker,better to pull and not alot harder on diesel! Were on our 4th pajero and have to say there a great jeep!

Slidey

Be aware that the injector pump is a weak point on the 3.2

I don't know if it gives trouble on the 2.5 but the 3.2 definitely has issues

tdi4motion

the older pajero 1991 to 1999 was very good,i had one it was a jap import and done everything on the farm,gave not a days trouble,i bought a second hand replacement (2003) about 6mths ago and the 4x4 wouldnt work,its electromechanical and gives alot of trouble i hear,ive sold it on since,looked at other 2.5 pajeros and they had the same problem,didnt buy for that reason,pity cos they are a very comfortable machine,
now i have a 2006 landcruiser,they have a manual selecter for 4x4,that shouldnt give much trouble....there are loads of them about,half the country cant be wrong.

Top Dog

Everything I read when researching for ours pointed to avoiding the 2.5 as there really is nothing to make it better than the 3.2. The 2.5 is slower, has a timing belt (3.2 have timing chain) and there really is little in the way of difference between the fuel consumption. 3.2 is more powerful and smoother and all-round a better motor.

Oh and if you go with a LWB you won't have a choice - they're only available with the 3.2

gofaster_s13

The dual mass flywheel will break(about €1200-€1600 +labour) , the timing chain tensioners will follow shortly afterwards which means replacing the chain, the tensioners and the guides.

gofaster_s13

Top Dog wrote: »

Everything I read when researching for ours pointed to avoiding the 2.5 as there really is nothing to make it better than the 3.2. The 2.5 is slower, has a timing belt (3.2 have timing chain) and there really is little in the way of difference between the fuel consumption. 3.2 is more powerful and smoother and all-round a better motor.

Oh and if you go with a LWB you won't have a choice - they're only available with the 3.2

The timing belt on the Pajeros is a far better set up than the chain's.

DirtyDiesels

gofaster_s13 wrote: »

The timing belt on the Pajeros is a far better set up than the chain's.

+1

Bitten & Hisses

gofaster_s13 wrote: »

the timing chain tensioners will follow shortly afterwards which means replacing the chain, the tensioners and the guides.

How does this manifest itself? Is it a disco warning light scenario, or does something go pop?

Slidey, re the injector pump issues, is this more where someone has run out of diesel and sucks a load of dirt out of the ass of the tank or is there something else?

Slidey

Bitten & Hisses wrote: »

Slidey, re the injector pump issues, is this more where someone has run out of diesel and sucks a load of dirt out of the ass of the tank or is there something else?

I don't know. I was told just letting it run out of diesel and having the pump run dry is enough to knacker it.

The symptoms are failing to start or hard starting and refusing to rev up

gofaster_s13

Bitten & Hisses wrote: »

How does this manifest itself? Is it a disco warning light scenario, or does something go pop?

If not caught soon enough the chain breaks and the engine goes pop. No warning lights but they get rattley though a few owners have said that there was no noise before the chain broke.

Top Dog

Bitten & Hisses wrote: »

How does this manifest itself? Is it a disco warning light scenario, or does something go pop?

Might be an interesting read for you - http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=8926

colinJX90

Top Dog wrote: »

Everything I read when researching for ours pointed to avoiding the 2.5 as there really is nothing to make it better than the 3.2. The 2.5 is slower, has a timing belt (3.2 have timing chain) and there really is little in the way of difference between the fuel consumption. 3.2 is more powerful and smoother and all-round a better motor.

Oh and if you go with a LWB you won't have a choice - they're only available with the 3.2

I really cant express enough hate for 3.2 pajero's when there working there fine but when they break which the most definetely will break either by timing chain or injector pump it will cost you dearly as it will cost you between 1500- 2000 euro to have a second hand engine fitted with a new timing chain kit or its around 2000 to recondition a 3.2 pump, a 2.5 yes i will admit they are a bit slower but they will pull as ive had 2 of them and were great jeeps just the rust in the 2000-2006 model pajero's were abit of an issue, i'd prefer a timing belt over a timing chain anyday, you will have to change a timing chain i dont care what anybody says they will come loose and slip atleast a belt you know you have to replace it evry so often so you know you have to do it. basically ya'l have no power when they break so ya might aswell buy a 2.5

ItsLikeThis

I have a 2004 2.5. Apart from the stupid super select system they have, its a very capable machine. I only use it to tow the boat so its not a big issue for me. Don't know if i could live with driving it everyday though. Landcruiser is a much nicer drive.

colinJX90

ya the super select is a bit of a balls alright, you should look on youtube for some fault videos to find out what is wrong with yours

ferrete

colinJX90 wrote: »

ya the super select is a bit of a balls alright, you should look on youtube for some fault videos to find out what is wrong with yours

I had ab 05 3.2 n can't rate them highly enough. Only sold it to get a lwe which I still have and love

farmer2018

What are peoples thoughts on 2004+ pajeros 2.5 or 3.2?

new2me

the old 99 ones give head trouble but didnt the 3.2 give trouble with injector pumps

Bigsliothar

Had both.2.5 all day for reliability

Top Dog

new2me wrote: »

the old 99 ones give head trouble but didnt the 3.2 give trouble with injector pumps

They sure did. The pump fitted from 2000-06 was greasy expensive to replace. Surprisingly Mitsubishi listened or paid attention to feedback, and changed pump supplier from 2007 (mk4) onwards. Still not cheap, but you'd have change from 1k where before it was 2.5k just for the pump.