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unclebazwold · Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 16:56 Post subject:

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Langley · Joined: 30 Jul 2013 Posts: 301 Location: Bristol

Large ones

Still at least I know how to do the job this time.
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andyman · Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith

Sorry to hear that, I Smile

d too soon.
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Green Grouch · Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2015 22:31 Post subject:

Et1310 · Joined: 28 Feb 2012 Posts: 185 Location: Doncaster

Meccano for big kids.... :? unless you get some one else to do the work for tea and bacon sandwiches. Embarassed

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Et1310 · Joined: 28 Feb 2012 Posts: 185 Location: Doncaster

Be careful with the sequence when closing the head bolts as well.

I had to redo the job as the head was "floating"

Langley · Joined: 30 Jul 2013 Posts: 301 Location: Bristol

Just followed the mitsi manual. Next job cam chain.
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Pagan Celt · Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Posts: 89 Location: Suffolk England

Hi Guys.
Found a replacement head and ready to put it on. Can anyone recommend a source for a good quality (OEM ?) gasket. Having read through am I right in thinking the 4 notch is the one to go for? And any idea what can I expect to have to pay?

Also, is this a good time to check/tweak/replace timing chain?

Cheers guys

PC
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Pagan Celt · Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Posts: 89 Location: Suffolk England

Sorry, should have specified - the head in on the 4M40 Embarassed

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Lewis · Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:47 Post subject:

The thickness of the gasket is greater with the four notch than a one notch. They are set to fit the amount of piston head gap required between the head and the block. It is wiser to go for the same amount of notches that were on the one you removed. If you threw it away and can't remember how many it had then the four notch is the safest to go for.

When the head gasket on my previous Deli went I fitted an aftermarket one, which was recommended by the guy who tested the head for cracks. it was a far higher quality:-

I've seen similar quality ones made by a company called EVELEX, though without the copper seals. Which I know are being sold on ebay, by a couple of different sellers, in a gasket kit:-

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MITSUBISHI-PAJERO-SHOGUN-MONTERO-CANTER-2-8-TD-TDI-4M40-T-HEAD-GASKET-SET-1994-/160761327558

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Pagan Celt · Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Posts: 89 Location: Suffolk England

Thanks Lewis,

Is that a metal gasket? In your opinion is that then good as a mitsy original?

Cheers
PC
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Lewis · Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2018 4:38 Post subject:

You must have missed what I said at the end of the second paragraph. Wink

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Pagan Celt · Joined: 15 Nov 2016 Posts: 89 Location: Suffolk England

Ah yes. lol. My bad.

Sorry to labour the point but I REALLY don't want to be doing this again in a few weeks/months. The link you posted is to a gasket you recommend, right?
Is that about the best available cos I'd be prepared to pay more if there's something better?

Thanks again for your advice

PC
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Green Grouch · Posted: Mon Feb 05, 2018 21:24 Post subject:

I did a gasket change around three years ago and did not buy a gen mitsy.

I didn't see a make but purchased from Dorset auto spares . They are primarily an industrial estate supplier to all the garages in the area but let walk in off the street sorts like me purchase also.

They were also good in allowing me to order all the sizes and take them home so.i would have the correct 1 ready when I changed, and let me return the others I didn't need after.

Mine still working fine Smile

Ps, they didn't have the three notch which I needed, but didn't know I needed ( the most common size I believe), so I stuck a four in.

I needed the vehicle back as soon as for work and advice at the time said it would be okay which it was Smile

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skodarapid · Joined: 10 Jul 2018 Posts: 49 Location: Northamptonshire

Lewis · Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2019 9:28 Post subject:

I would go with Pajero, The L200 is later spec.

NB: I'm not a Mitsu mechanic, so would also suggest checking with your local dealers parts department.
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skodarapid · Joined: 10 Jul 2018 Posts: 49 Location: Northamptonshire

Makes sense to me. I think I'm going for the thickest gasket option anyway to minimise risk because I've looked at the distance from the head's "fire-face" to the face of the valves and it is sort of 0.3mm less on the new AMC head compared to the old (unknown brand) head, which seems a tad risky to me since it's an interference engine. Is my logic sounding okay to others here?

skodarapid · Joined: 10 Jul 2018 Posts: 49 Location: Northamptonshire

An update to my previous post to help any future readers, the 0.3mm difference I found between the old head and AMC head is okay as both were within the 'valve sinkage from cylinder head bottom' standard values found in the 4m40 manual specifications section.

andyman · Joined: 08 Dec 2012 Posts: 5602 Location: Penrith

Don't L200 and Pajero have the 2.5L 4D56 engine? (Not 2.8L 4M40)
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Green Grouch · Posted: Wed Nov 06, 2019 21:09 Post subject:

I can't comment on the L200, but I think every pajero I've seen has 2800 intercooler on it? Laughing

Don't quote me, as I have been wrong a couple of times Andy.

I've also forgotten how many times I've been wrong Confused

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