Grasscat
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 02/04/05
Posts: 1652
Loc: San Jose, Ca
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Is the 3.5L SOHC a interference engine? I can't seem to find an answer here or other place.
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Michael j
1998 with every thing list below and then some.
1991 3.0L Montero LWB, sporting 31X10.50 Pirelli Scorpion ATR's on Gen II SR Rims, SR Rear Locker, SR Front & Rear Disk Brakes, Aisin Hubs, Twin bouncy Seats, Dual Batteries, Mile Marker 10,500 Hydro Winch.
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4xmonty
Body Damage is Cool
Reged: 08/13/04
Posts: 1147
Loc: Vallejo Ca
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YES
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Happy trails to you
(1)98 Montero SR RB Rock Crawlers BFG 33s Rancho 9000's OME Med coils rear
(2)95 4Runner All Pro Nerf bars BFG 32s
ARB bull bar
Downey 2" rear coils Downey headers
(3) 90 Montero LWB 3.0 auto
(4) 98 Kawi GPZ1100
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Mad_Matt
Need a Spot
Reged: 10/03/09
Posts: 19
Loc: Sacramento, CA
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As in valves and pistons becomes best of friends when the timing belt brakes?
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1999 Montero |Stock...For now
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Mad_Scientist
Roll Me Over
Reged: 04/25/06
Posts: 2862
Loc: An Englishman in Charlotte NC
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As in valves and pistons becomes best of friends when the timing belt brakes?
A rather tumultuous relationship though.
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'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.636 gears and factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 black steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, rear sway removed, 50mm rear frame and fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper, 50mm body lift (DIY kit), lost my rear quarter panels
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OneTime
Getting the Wheeling Fever
Reged: 02/07/08
Posts: 87
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
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Can anyone answer me wether a factory t-belt is good for 60,000 or 100,000 miles? I know dealer recommedation is 60,000 in most states, but I thought in CA is was 100,000 and both are the same belt.
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98 Gen 2.5 w/ winter package & 31x10 BFG ATs.
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StockRaider
Roll Me Over
Reged: 09/23/04
Posts: 3265
Loc: Williamsport PA
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I go by the 60k rule. I am rebuilding my friends interference 3.0 that snapped the Tbelt and I can tell you its not a cheap fix 
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Richard E
1989 V6 Raider SR - Locked SR Rear, LSD Front
1989 Montero Stock - "restocked"
2001 Subaru Outback AWD Sedan - DD
1983 Honda XL600R - Busted making me sad
1985 Honda XR600 - parts
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Mad_Scientist
Roll Me Over
Reged: 04/25/06
Posts: 2862
Loc: An Englishman in Charlotte NC
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I go by the 60k rule. I am rebuilding my friends interference 3.0 that snapped the Tbelt and I can tell you its not a cheap fix
I agree. When I bought my Montero with 98K miles on it and no service records, the first thing I did was change the TB. It was obviously the original and had cracking on the back side of the belt, but not bad. However, I just don't think it's worth the risk. After 60K miles you're on borrowed time IMHO. Preventative maintenance is they key 
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'97 Montero 'LSR' - 4.636 gears and factory rear locker, 33" Procomp muds on 15x8 black steelies, 50mm coil spacers, T-bar crank, Airlift, rear sway removed, 50mm rear frame and fuel tank lift, Aisins, ARB front bumper, 50mm body lift (DIY kit), lost my rear quarter panels
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