My Gen 3 Montero might need a new Engine..

I started off thinking this would be a quick weekend job and it escalated into a full engine out operation. You never know what you are going to find when you open up an engine for the first time, this one surprised me.

[@JohnnyBfromPeoria]

Good job, Brian. That piston at the very end says you're doing the right thing.

[@shirtz69r]

I appreciate the video. Made me go look these and the gen 2.5 up again

[@GypsyBushcraft1]

Great video, we very really see the petrol version in the UK, mainly the 3.2 diesels, which I have in mind

[@jeffreyalston8647]

Bro amazing video. Coincidentally I’m smelling a little bit of oil burn from my Evo VIII. Motor runs like a champ however I’ve been suspecting the valve seals. Different engine but still very informative to watch you break down the Montero’s engine.

[@montanamontero]

Thanks man! I imagine that a lot of other Mitsubishis suffer from the same issues. Sounds like you’ll need to keep an eye on it

[@GrearsGear]

Hmmm, im going to follow suit with testing the motor in my 06. Then again, it's going to get pulled out regardless

[@japanesekaijumontero1621]

So port & polish cylinders, bore it over, install race component springs, valves, pistons & cam it out to acquire greater horse power & upgrade ecu ? Can you turbo these things easily as well.

[@bnlbarton]

New subscriber here and wanted to thank you for your great content and ask a question. I am going to look at a 1999 with air locker today as it is only an hour away. It has 235k and seller states that it has a noise from the flexplate. I'm leaning towards one of the items you mentioned in this video. Assuming it's an internal problem and I buy for 2k. Is it worth rebuilding or swapping if the truck is in decent shape and otherwise functional? Anything else i should look for during inspection?

[@haz-572]

Hey man, I've recently got into working on my 03/04 montero 3.5 GDI and I have a question. My Montero has a problem where for some god forsaken reason it won't exceed 3k rpm whilst not giving any codes. I apologise about this but I know that you're knowledgeable on these cars and am wondering if you can point me in the right direction Thanks :)

[@montanamontero]

How does the power feel getting up to 3k rpm? It could be the throttle body plug. Might just need to be disconnected and reconnected

[@FIVEVEEZEE]

Typical Mitsu V6. I’d consider a swap tbh.

[@montanamontero]

Oh yeah? What would you swap it to?

[@DriftaholiC]

That head is prob not serviceable. MIVEC swap it :D

[@Floridabreeze2]

Do you ever look into the mirror and ask yourself? Why didn’t I buy a jeep?

[@montanamontero]

I’ve owned 3 jeeps and after the 2nd one I swore I would never by another haha. I’ll the the issues I have over jeeps poor quality any day. Don’t get me wrong, they are awesome offroad, but man are they poorly built