Project Cars: It's time for a Montero update!

[@craigmitchell1993]

I had a forest green ‘91 LWB with all the bells and whistles. Absolutely loved the car. Bought it in San Diego 1997 and sold it in Grosse Pointe, MI in 2003. It was one of the best straight factory off road rides I’ve ever driven. Everything was beefy and nice. Mine had the auto lock hubs with the really nice factory wheels. Wish I wouldn’t have sold it of course just like I wish I wouldn’t have sold my ‘91 LWB boxy metallic gold and chrome Toyota Landcruiser in 1995. The Montero was very similar long boxy classic body style as the Landcruiser was and I have to say it was equal or better off road with even better coil spring suspension and factory ground clearance. Mine had the tan leather seats with sunroof and even had rear light brush guards. The loosie goosie steering is a normal issue for these and mine had quite a bit of play the last few years that I owned it. It was still in great shape in 2003 when my dumb ass traded it in on a 2002 Cheep Grand Cherokee (total mistake and POS) compared to the rig I let go of. Anyway love your truck and miss mine thanks for the video. That truck had many epic mountain storm trips to the eastern sierras especially during the record El Niño snows of 1998 in Mammoth Lakes. Many great backpacking and Flyfishing trips in that truck in CA throughout the West and Rockies and of course in. Or there Michigan. 👍

[@ssamcobalt4956]

Love your Montero journey. Post more please.

[@shorestyle17]

My 93 has a solid check list before trail ride season starts out here in jersey. Shocks cv boot on the driver side and bushings!

[@j.polcari1849]

I love seeing these, we don’t have many left in New England haha

[@thenerd888]

Great looking Montero! I have a gen 2.5 montero, replaced the idler arm after replacing the tie rods and realized it was the steering box backlash adjustment bolt. Not sure about the gen 1 but there might be one on there too.

[@TheHooniverse]

I will take a look at that, thanks

[@dantarver622]

@@TheHooniverse It's true!! Easy adjustment. Just make sure not to overtighten it. You'll know if it's too tight if your steering wheel won't re-center while driving.

[@baddriversofcolga]

I agree, it does look really good. Just the right amount of modded look to it. I'm surprised the stereo is so weak with aftermarket components. You could try adding an external speaker amp. Or just get someone who has experience with it to deal with it lol. In any case the Dynamat is supposed to help a lot for sound quality so it would probably be well worth it, especially in an older vehicle.

[@mellena88]

Looking great. Love what you are doing with the Montero. I like your plans for the truck. Refine and make it more driver-friendly.

[@TheHooniverse]

literally about to watch Wanda Vision finale as you wrote this, lol

[@mellena88]

@@TheHooniverse haha! We are in our own multiverse. Love to hear your thoughts on the series!

[@TheHooniverse]

@@mellena88 I can DM on you IG... but I haven't watched the last ep YET, because I don't know our Disney+ password to watch on my laptop haha! So I have to wait until later tonight... BUT... AMAZING build up, Rambeau is awesome. Dennings is awesome. and I officially am in love Kathryn Hahn. So... I'll follow up AFTER I watch the last one. And I'm stoked for all the MCU stuff that's about to follow.

[@JoesGoldenGarage]

I absolutely love your Monty. I had a 91 trooper v6 5spd. So I feel u on the weight issue. Even tho the Monty had much more power. Well a lil more. But what u should really try is an 04-06 Montero limited. Maximum power and 5spd automatic. My wife put 200k on her 2005. Relatively trouble free as well it was an off-road beast

[@tooeasy8619]

I have been Looking for a cool family car and I think I found it. THANKS FOR THE VIDEO. I have found a 91 for $4000 and a 95 for $2700. Going to check them out soon.

[@carlo2596]

I love your montero build sooo much! More montero content pls.

[@TheHooniverse]

Working on it! Thank you

[@carlo2596]

@@TheHooniverse OHMYGOD THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING!! I'm a huge fan of your truck!!

[@Noneubizness]

Just bought a 1991 4-Door Montero 3.0L 5 Speed, was looking for an engine for my 90 2-Door Japanese Pajero 5 speed. Then while asking my mechanic if we should use this engine in my 90 to keep it original specs since it’s worth more and put a diesel in the 91 he said “If it were me I’d rebuild the 90 Pajero engine!”(He’s a championship winning rally race car driver)…..Not sure why he told me to just find a replacement engine for my 90 (Which I sourced the entire world for and couldn’t find one except a diesel swap) but I’m glad he put me on the wrong path, my wife not so much lol. Thank You God!

[@garrettcox]

Totally agree with the aesthetics of the Gen 1. I realize I'm in the minority here, but I upgraded my Gen 1 brakes to the larger rotor and calipers. I actually think it's more dangerous since the front wheels lock up much easier. Just something to be aware of.

[@TheHooniverse]

oh that's really interesting - good insight.

[@branislav4760]

I own a 1990 2.5 diesel 3 door pajero and i love this thing

[@benreifhardt4471]

Looks Rad Jeff good job. What about the Wombat?

[@TheHooniverse]

At the shop... any day now...

[@adammorris7975]

There is nut and bolt on on the gear box u can turn to take out the play for the most part don't turn to much at one time tho

[@bonniehopwood8079]

Alright, million dollar question.... Have you found any way to install cup holders? My one and only gripe! I have the same model in green, with the sunroof, and have also rebuilt from the block up (cracked head in my case, commonly happens on the left side rear). Did it all myself and probably should have made videos...but anyway.... cupholders?

[@TheHooniverse]

So, haha, good question. I use the center console as one cupholder. Then when my daughter's booster seat is in the back, I use the cupholder in that as another cupholder. Otherwise, I've got not good solutions. Someone should 3D print something that fits into the space where the coin tray is behind the shifter.

[@tomhcody]

There's a way to tighten the steering box...you loosed the nut and turn the screw on top and tight the nut back up

[@aberdeenbranch]

My '93 Gen 2 had slight play on center in the steering from Day One, 0 miles. Maybe an inch or two each way. Alignment, shocks, tires made no improvement. It may be something you need to live with. Reviews back in '92-'93 mentioned the noticeable play. If you can test drive a fresh Gen 1 or 2, it might be instructive.

[@sleepp6127]

Love our Montero but we’re struggling to find a transmission support for the 1990 v6 auto 4 door. All grey interior would also be nice but it’s impossible to find

[@pablomaira]

Just fabricate the rubber part of the support with polyurethane...it will let you drive it no problem

[@bartbidlingmeyer3557]

Rivian R1T sighting! Way to bury the lead!

[@TheHooniverse]

The Montero is the lead, how dare you

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

*lede

[@RobertoPalacios-x1p]

Hello friend, I really like your Mitsubishi Montero or Pajero or Shogun from 1989, I tell you that I also have one just like yours but mine is from 1991, one of the last ones that were manufactured in that year and it has an automatic transmission. I wanted to ask you about some spare parts that I need and where I can buy greetings from Ecuador, Guayaquil, I'm Robert.

[@TheHooniverse]

Parts are hard to find, but you can try Luso Overland and Adventure Driven Design - two great sources. Otherwise I find stuff on eBay.

[@bryllecelsius]

To turn the green light off, just reverse a few meters after you've switched back to 2h

[@owen_03montero]

Easier to get a gen 2 steering box. Makes steering way better.

[@TheHooniverse]

I've heard this - but it's ALMOST a direct bolt-on but not quite, right?

[@owen_03montero]

@@TheHooniverse it's a pretty simple swap and bolts in for the most part

[@evoemperor3776]

Nice set of fifteen52s but i think analog hd will suit this suv better.

[@TheHooniverse]

The Analogs came out just after I ordered these.

[@royvinator1945]

I just picked up a 1991 Montero same color as yours, Not running for $300.

[@xmeo30]

hey sir i know its late, but, what fox shocks are you running in that rig? thanks

[@TheHooniverse]

The 2.0s - requires custom work to fit

[@xmeo30]

@@TheHooniverse wow you actually replied thanks! im currenly watching all your montero videos right now!,

[@joshuadarracott3029]

Where did you get the seat covers?

[@TheHooniverse]

Previous owner put them in - but I imagine you could find a set of those at like Jegs or something.

[@rachelgulliver2623]

What hub adapter did you use for your steering wheel?

[@TheHooniverse]

This one I believe it was www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Italvolanti-steering-wheel-hub-boss-kit-1425D-Mitsubishi-L200-Pajero-11E-/164410353305

[@m.w.6607]

What tire size and brand? Wondering what max tire size I can do on my gen 1

[@TheHooniverse]

BFGoodrich KO2 275/70/16 hooniverse.com/the-montero-running-around-on-a-new-set-of-shoes/

[@russelltan7502]

What is your headlight?

[@TheHooniverse]

www.kchilites.com/headlight-7-round-lexan-55-60w-h4-kc-4230.html

[@user-hd8ej8yx9p]

i have the opportunity to buy a 1991 Montero for $3,500 with 235k miles. is that price too high? I know COVID impacted prices a bit but idk how much

[@TheHooniverse]

That's how much mine cost. And the prices are going up. If it's mechanically sound it's a good price.

[@territoryproud2452]

Just paid AUD5500 for 91 NG V6 Auto with 300k kms. Lady Canadian driver for last ten years. No towing. No 4x4. Straight as. I'm happy.

[@saulsanchez9856]

What road is that? I’d like to drive it

[@TheHooniverse]

The mostly closed road to Holy Jim in orange county, CA. It's not that exciting of a road. Maple Springs Truck Trail is much better at the moment.

[@johnrenzcaballero4308]

Boxy All the way! Shame they leave those design.

[@ssamcobalt4956]

Pristine edge

[@noelebbert9322]

Did you ever consider a trooper

[@TheHooniverse]

Briefly. I think the Montero is a bit more stout in the axle department and the Montero community is pretty amazing. I also looked at Range Rover classics too.

[@conservethelight4968]

I have a 1990 mit montero, it has a high idle about 1400 rpm when on park, chamged iac, tps, temp sensors, distributor is fine, new soark plugs , any ideas , to get it smogged needs to be 900 or less

[@TheHooniverse]

silly question, but did you just the idle screw on the throttle? Also, sometimes the IAC needs to reset ECU parameters. So disconnect the battery for 15-20 minutes. Then reconnect and see if that works too.

[@conservethelight4968]

@@TheHooniverse I did not adjust the tps , I just placed it exactly hiw it was before. Let me try that

[@conservethelight4968]

@@TheHooniverse thank you for responding

[@akmalnajmi6679]

@@conservethelight4968 did it work?

[@conservethelight4968]

@@akmalnajmi6679 It did not, I unplugged the tps connector while the car was running, and there was no change in rpm, I am trying to find information on how to check if connector is getting any current.

[@tomhcody]

There's a way to tighten the steering box...you loosed the nut and turn the screw on top and tight the nut back up

[@orozco8104]

What magnaflow # did u use?