20th Dec 2013, 20:00
The 1999 iO 1.8-litre three-door I picked up at auction as a crash-repair, which had an LSD fitted as standard. Many people run in 2WD year round, so the various transmission options can take a bit of sorting. Electrical contract revitalization spray is worth a try.
Jack, Japan Alps
11th Nov 2013, 06:36
I've just bought a 1999 (according to the seat belt tag) 1.8-litre iO Pajero at auction in Japan, and that has an LSD fitted. Together with anti-lock braking, servo, power steering.
If you disconnect the battery, resetting the tick-over can be an issue.
Front struts won't accept bigger than 16-inch 70% profile tyres. Anyone know if say 15-inch wheels from another vehicle will fit? I really need serious snow tyres here in the Japan Alps.
The front seats are inclined slightly to the centre of the vehicle rather than straight ahead. But not too difficult to realign.
The vehicle was an accident-repair at 125,000km. The timing belt looked fine on inspection, but there`s no record of it being changed. Is the change period 80,000km or 100,000km? I've seen both listed.
Cheers, Jack, Japan Alps