The Mitsubishi Pajero Owners Club®

[elmonty]

Hello Everybody

I recently bought a 2003 Shogun Sport 2.5 TD

Got an oil leak, its going into the garage tomorrow, mechanic had a quick look Friday & oil appears to be coming from the top, told me worst case is head gaskit.

I've read that when replacing the head gaskit one should use genuine Mitsubishi parts, can anybody tell me please where to get genuine Mitsubishi parts ? ( Head gaskit )

The Shogun seems to run fine, ticks over lovely, drives nice, but on motorway don't seem to wanna go to fast lol i ussually sit at 60 & thats just to keep out the way of the hgvs, it will go faster but feels like its really guzzling fuel doing so.. is this normal for the Shoguns ?

If its my head gaskit would there likley be any other problems & expenses such as the head ?

Theres ussually a puff of white smoke when starting, it don't smoke when running & seems to run fine, as above re the motorway speed im not sure is normal or possibly something up with it ?

Id like to keep it, already got new wheels & AT tyres ready to go on it, fridge etc.. if it needs any work doing i'd like to be assured im using the best quality parts

Thanks

Floyd

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[iam_TJ]

Make sure the correct thickness head gasket is installed. There are several different thicknesses denoted by a number of notches in the gasket itself which allow for manufacturing tolerances. This infers the head needs to be off before knowing which replacement is required unless there's some note on the vehicle or service manual.

[2.25diesel]

Before having the head removed, first check that it is not the rubber half moon seal at the rear of the valve cover.

These are a common place for the 2.5 Diesel engines to leak oil. An aluminium replacement half moon in also available.

Mine also developed a small drip of oil from the hex fitting where the turbo oil feed pipe connects to the cylinder head. I never managed to sort it out as it seemed that the the intake manifold would have to come off to get a spanner onto the fitting.

Is your vehicle an auto or manual? I had an earlier MK1 Pajero Auto with the 2.5TD engine, which seemed best at around 60mph. Mine would do 70, but would use more fuel as you have seen with yours.

[elmonty]

Thanks for that TJ & Thanks 2.25 Diesel

After watching a vid on youtube yesterday i think it cant be the head gasket, maybe the valve cover gasket but not the head gasket .. hopefully then it may be the rubber half moon seal instead! Ive left spare key with the mechanic but if i get to it before they do i'll take a look

Ok maybe its normal then, some people say they are juice some people say they are not, i guess if u go above 60 they are lol

Anyways thanks for the replies, couldnt figure out how to add a pic, i will post some pics of the it here once its sorted & few mods i will make to it..

Thanks