NA model Jan 83-Nov 84
swb 2.6 petrol & 2.3TD 5sp (KM145) only
Hi-roof lwb introduced in May 84 with 2.6 petrol & 2.3TD
NB model Nov 84-Nov 85
same variants as above except 2.3TD not available with swb
NC model Nov 85-Oct 86
same variants as above except hi-roof lwb is replaced with low-roof version
ND model Oct 86-Oct 87
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (KM145)
lwb 2.6 petrol & 2.5TD 5sp (KM145)
Optional non lock up 4sp auto (KM14 for 2.6 petrol
NE model Oct 87-Sept 88
same variants as above
2.6 Jap petrol replaced with improved locally Oz made Astron 2 versions
NF model Sept 88-Sept 89
same variants as above
3.0 V6 introduced for lwb with 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (KM14
3 link coil spring rear and rear disc brakes
NG model Sept 89-Apr 91
same variants as above except KM148 replaced with lock up 4sp V4AW2
2.5TD was intercooled in 1990
Gen 2
NH model Apr 91-Nov 93
swb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils
lwb 2.6 petrol 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5TD 5sp (V5M21) leaf springs 2.5TDI 5sp (V5MT1) rear coils 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2) rear coils
NJ model Nov 93-Mar 97
rear leaf springs dropped everything now 3 link coils
swb 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4sp auto (V4AW2)
lwb 2.8D 5sp (V5M21) 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.0 V6 5sp (V5MT1) or 4 sp auto (V4AW2)
Luxury Exceed model 3.5 DOHC V6 lwb 4 sp auto (V4AW3)
Sep 95 3.5 DOHC V6 made standard across range (3.0 V6 dropped)
NK model Mar 97-Oct 97
swb 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)
lwb 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 DOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 4sp auto (V4AW3)
NL model Oct 97-Jul 00 (known as Gen 2.5 in US)
swb same as NK
lwb same as NK except 3.5 DOHC V6 replaced with 3.5 SOHC V6
Gen 3
NM model Jul 00-Oct 02 (monocoque body / IRS)
swb dropped from range
lwb 2.8TDI 5sp (V5M31) 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or new 5sp tiptronic auto (V5A51 Invecs 2)
Aug 02 3.2 DID introduced (2.8TDI dropped)
NP model Oct 02-
traction / stability control introduced
lwb 3.5 SOHC V6 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51) 3.2 DID 5sp (V5M31) or 5sp auto (V5A51)
Oct 03 3.8 SOHC introduced only with 5sp auto (V5A51)
Jan 05 MATT (Mitsu All Terrain Technology) introduced across model range
2.8TDI = 4.90 5sp man
3.2 DID = 3.90 5sp auto or 4.10 for 5sp man
3.5 SOHC V6 = 4.30 5sp man & 5sp auto
3.8 SOHC V6 = 4.30 5sp auto
t/case = 1.90:1 for all
3.0V6 :-
same as Gen 1 except for NH & NJ auto has 7.25" diameter front diff (high pinion) NH & NJ 5sp man has 8" diameter front diff (high pinion)
2.5TDI :-
same as NH & NJ auto
3.5V6 & 2.8TDI :-
front axle = 28 spline, 29mm diameter, diff = 8" diameter (high pinion)
rear axle = 31 spline, 33.5mm diameter, diff = 9.5" diameter
Note :- Mitsu factory Aisin manual hubs (found on some models - Gen 1 or Gen 2 base models & Tritons) are interchangeable and will retrofit to all Gen 2 models with super select.
These will not fit to a Gen 3 model as they run solid one piece hub flanges (non-removable).
Brake Data
Gen 1
swb
front = NA-ND 255mm vented discs (20mm thick) single piston calipers (53.97mm pistons)
front = NE-NG 258mm vented discs (22mm thick) single piston calipers (57.15mm pistons)
rear = NA-ND 254mm drums (20.64mm wheel cylinder)
rear = NE-NG 254mm drums (22.23mm wheel cylinder)
lwb
front = NA-NE 275mm vented discs (20mm thick) single piston calipers (57.15mm pistons)
front = NF-NG (3.0V6) 276mm vented discs (22mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
rear = drums NA-ND same as swb, NE-NG same as swb
rear = NF-NG (3.0V6) 315mm solid discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
Gen 2
front = NH-NJ (3.0V6) 276mm vented discs (24mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
front = NJ-NL (3.5V6) 276mm vented discs (27mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
front = NK & NL GLS only 314mm vented discs (24mm thick) twin piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
rear = NH-NL 315mm solid discs (18mm thick) single piston calipers (42.8mm pistons)
Note :- NH GL base models had rear drum brakes same as Gen 1 NE-NG
Also NK & NL GLS models have to run 16" rims to clear the bigger front rotors.
Hi, I am thinking of buying a Pajero 3L Petrol, SWB 2nd Generation. I think its a 1997 model. What are your comments on this vehicles onroad and offroad capabilities and comfort?
My local 4x4 Dealer is having trouble to find out what kind of axles and ratios.
I got on my Pajero, he has run the VIN but got no results at all.
He's even asking me where my Pajero was manufactured.
I thought they are all made in Japan, right?
Well, here's my VIN, maybe someone in the Forum could give me an idea where to look, or how to find out what differential size i have....
7.25" or 8"
VIN: JMBORV430WJ00329
1997 Pajero LWB V6 3000 24V with Auto Transmission
My local 4x4 Dealer is having trouble to find out what kind of axles and ratios.
I got on my Pajero, he has run the VIN but got no results at all.
He's even asking me where my Pajero was manufactured.
I thought they are all made in Japan, right?
Well, here's my VIN, maybe someone in the Forum could give me an idea where to look, or how to find out what differential size i have....
7.25" or 8"
VIN: JMBORV430WJ00329
1997 Pajero LWB V6 3000 24V with Auto Transmission
Thanks and cheers,
Chris
Your car was manufactured in Japan (thats the first J) and is a Mitsubishi (thats the first M). It was manufactured in the Nagoya factory (thats the last J)
HI all, i am in the process of buying my first Pajero Sport.
And would like some advice on it if you guys would not mind.
2009 Pajero Sport
gold
150 530km
lots of extras
Take A Walk On The Wide Side, Tow Bar With Step, Side Runners, Full Arb Metal Bumper, A Drill System, Lift Kit, Spot Lights, Snorkel, Rear Pdc, Stone Deflectors Headlights An, Bonnet Protector, Electric Windows All Round, Side Electric Mirrors, 4X4 With Diff Lock, All Terrain Tyres Bf Goodrich.
FOR R219 000
trade is like around R270's.
here are some pics. would really like to hear your thoughts on this.
I would really appreciate any help i can get.
Hi gents. Im got a smaĺl problem im new to the 4x4 comunity. But has been getting tips here for ages an desided 2 join . I got myself a club cab and dont need my swb pajero anymore
should i sell it or keep it What would u do advice pls.
Hi gents. Im got a smaĺl problem im new to the 4x4 comunity. But has been getting tips here for ages an desided 2 join . I got myself a club cab and dont need my swb pajero anymore
should i sell it or keep it What would u do advice pls.
Give more details about your SWB and then we can comment
Can someone please explain how to distinguish a "Blister Fender" ?
Thank you
Look at the fenders.
If they are 'flat', its not a blister fender.
If they have 'blisters', it is.
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