Mitsibushi Pajero 3L
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Hi Guys,
Thanks for your wonderful review of the pajero by few personnel. I have recently bought a 2005 Pajero 3L engine and the conditions are good except for bumpers.
I have few clarifications with you hoping that you guys will help me out.
1. Is it possible to do dune bashing and desert driving with Pajero 3L Automatic Engine.
2. Do i need to change the bumpers or can be fixed. I understand from few blogs that the front and rear bumpers can be fixed. is it something like doing shed lubrication..pls advice..
Pictures please!!!
Sorry my friend. I did not get you..
I don’t think you will have a real problem unless you are approaching very steep climbing angles. Originally this car is built for Off-roading . Yet I think a slight trimming down the bumper would be better but will give you more airflow noise on high speeds.
Hi Humayan ,
Very informative ….I own a 2009 3L pajero …
I too tried speaking to various technicians at Al habtoor to seek more knowledge on Off roading but they were unable to provide me with satisfactory response.
When i checkerd with them on uplifting they did not encourage and said this will affect the performance.
So was confused.
Hi Ash,
My sincere advice is dont spend any money on uplifting as it was informed to me by senior marshalls. Consult our senior marshalls for clarification before doing any uplifting..
Hi
Pajero is a capable off-roader. you have some challenge with its 3 ltr engine while doing challenging dunes especially with a full load of passengers/camping gear. However, you will get used to it as you pick up rhythm with your ride.
regarding automatic transmission (not engine as you put it), there’s no problem. You can drive in the tiptronic mode (3rd-4th gear during easy ride and 2nd-3rd gear in the dunes) to get more power.
your front and rear bumper will be your real challenge. Earlier, the metal bumpers was a easy solution but I understand now Dubai police is more strict about it. What you can do, some people get a portion (the lower portion that hangs in front of the wheel) of the front bumper chopped off. in my opinion, it not only gives you good approach angle but also gives a cute look to the car :).
i don’t think there’s any solution for the rear bumper. you can however have a pipe (custom made, if possible) fitted under the bumper to protect is from cracking.
In any case, the regular bumpers have no real problem unless you are a beginner.
in future, whenever you need to replace your shocks and springs, go in for harder springs/shocker (Rallyart; Oldman EMU; or Ironman). This is just a listing of options, in no particular order. Rallyart is a Mitubishi brand and their stuff is tuned towards Pajero. The other two are standard products.
whatever you finally choose, can give you a upto 2″ lift without a lift kit and the car will perform much better in the Dunes.
Dear Ajay ,
Thanks for the valuable information.
Could you also help me to locate the ‘ Rally art’ workshop.
Dear Ajay,
Thanks for your info. Yes. You are right. I was having a challenging rides with my Pajero with two family’s in in the iftar bowl and other rides but 3 weeks ago my car met with an accident and is write off by the insurance company. I have some loss due to write off and Now i am on the search for new car probably looking for LC Prado/LCruiser for good resale value in future..
I had earlier spoken to a garage guy Tarfana Garage in Al Gusais referred by one of our members for front mud guards cut off and steel gaurds riveted on. For the rear, it is metal bar/plate made and screwed on.
Tarfana garage 06 5436051 / 050 7694183. Approx cost 600aed
Hello!
I was reading this article…I recently bought a Pajero 3L Coupe 2009 for my wife. We went desert drive few times me and her with not much of a problem (a part for my wife got stuck a million times…). :-B
The real problem we encountered this week end by going up Fossil Rock (the plateau)!
It was such a pain to climb up with that engine… Ok, I compare it with my Wrangler Pentastar or friend of mine’s FJ. But still!
I had to take myself the steering of the Pajero and find the slope of least resistance to get to the top (and we made it somehow :yesss: )…It was impossible to get the rpm high enough to exploit the full HP! I had to climb up at 2-3,000 rpm (but I must say, torque wise was decent!).
Off course I tried also low range, but 1st gear too short. 2nd gear similar performance as 1st gear high range.
Also, engine was smelling a bit afterwards…Do Pajero 3L owners encounter similar problems?
(I might suspect that the previous owner of my car was not pushing the car, therefore the engine is a bit asleep)I know the master Joe has a similar car and I am certain he’d climb up no problem!
But: I am sure he modified the car. So the question: what are the mods you suggest to get the power up!?
I also notice that my engine not enough at long climbing and its bring me a little bit problems, y just need to get used to! I will probably by much powerful next time!
my 3L is stock!! no mods except for a k&n air filter….
most of my modifications are on drivetrain and suspension, where i managed to attain increased ground clearance, torque, traction and suspension flex…i think the gen 4 pajeros have limitations with abs and traction control, which tend to kick in on uneven terrain applying brake to any wheel thats slipping! this will automatically put more strain on the auto trans and engine causing the vehicle to lose momentum quickly…
try to find out which fuses control these elements and install kill switches via relays to disable them while offroad…
BUT PLS BE AWARE THAT SOME FUSES DO CONTROL THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP AND WHEN DISABLED U WILL FACE A SUDDEN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE AFTER DRIVING FOR SOME TIME, WHEREAS THE PEDAL WILL BECOME ROCK SOLID!!!PLS BE SAFE!
wish u best of luck
quote joe.zeinoun:my 3L is stock!! no mods except for a k&n air filter….
most of my modifications are on drivetrain and suspension, where i managed to attain increased ground clearance, torque, traction and suspension flex…i think the gen 4 pajeros have limitations with abs and traction control, which tend to kick in on uneven terrain applying brake to any wheel thats slipping! this will automatically put more strain on the auto trans and engine causing the vehicle to lose momentum quickly…
try to find out which fuses control these elements and install kill switches via relays to disable them while offroad…
BUT PLS BE AWARE THAT SOME FUSES DO CONTROL THE BRAKE BOOSTER PUMP AND WHEN DISABLED U WILL FACE A SUDDEN TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKE AFTER DRIVING FOR SOME TIME, WHEREAS THE PEDAL WILL BECOME ROCK SOLID!!!PLS BE SAFE!
wish u best of luckI remember y suggested me to do switch-relay between ABS fuser (that one which is near the battery) I’m gonna do it soon, will see how its helps!
But first, to avoid any mistakes i need find out more information about and make sure that such manipulation is safe !
Will it bring me any mistakes on dashboard when i switch-off ABS fuser?
Thanks
Alex
quote joe.zeinoun:i think the gen 4 pajeros have limitations with abs and traction control, which tend to kick in on uneven terrain applying brake to any wheel thats slipping! this will automatically put more strain on the auto trans and engine causing the vehicle to lose momentum quickly…The strange thing is that the same feeling of loosing power I have with the low range.
Shouln’t the low range automatically deactivate traction control?
@Alex, let me know what your solution was.
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