2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

Oh my gawd, lol. Clean the screen and probably replace head gasket. Have head checked for flatness when removed because these Mitsubishi engines love to warp the heads when baked. Might as well pull the engine and work on it that way. Just go through and look for problems. 90% clogged? with what? I would think the filter would of caught the crap instead of the screen. Did you have the car at a mechanic lately, where they possibly could of done something to provoke that clog? . I have never heard one of them screens clogged up like that, EVER!

When you put Freon in, there should be oil in the freon also. Usually says it on the bottles. Make sure it is not the belt making chirp sounds either. Loose belt can make them chirps or squeaks. These rarely go out, you can find them all over the wrecking yards also if you need one.

If they are in good condition, why replace them? Replace them with the same exact size you remove from them. You do not have to go 20 over or 30 over unless you have the engine or crankshaft turned at a shop where they remove a small amount of metal to make the surfaces nice. If that happens, you would need to compensate for that metal removal by installing an over sized bearing. But the shop would also be required to inform you on what size if that happened. I use a prerun grease that is black. really doesn't matter as long as it is thick enough to stay until your ready to start the motor. Don't forget to prefill your new oil filter with new oil. This will decrease the time that oil fills the filter and save milliseconds that could cause damage to new parts. Also, go to the auto store and buy a bottle of zinc additive for the first breakin period of the engine bearings. Zinc is a very needed substance in the oil for new engines. It will help protect your engine during break in period. I use the lucas brand and pour it in with the new oil. I also use Castrol oil because it keeps engine parts clean and I have used it all my life, (my preference only) Stick with the 30wt oils because they seem to have the better additives needed, but use the zinc on first 500 miles. Take your time with what your doing, any mistake will mean disaster in a very short time. I know by experience it doesn't take more then 25mph to seize an engine. Clean your passages also. Anything stuck in a passage will crash a motor faster then you can shut it off. Watch you oil pressure and be sure it comes up quickly when first starting. All that hard work your doing, you better check yourself over and over for mistakes.

Usually the fuse box is located on the driver's side kick panel near the floor. Check the panel for the proper location, it will be written on the cover.

Check your fuses for burnt ones.

In many cases of gurgling cooling system, you have a possible head gasket problem starting and the combustion from the engine is pressurizing the cooling system. Check your cooling system thoroughly for evidence of a possible blown head gasket. Are you loosing cooling system water? Is your radiator overflow tank being pressurized excessively by the engine. Headgasket problems can sometimes put some much pressure in that overflow tank that it begins to bulge outward. Check the oil and look for any white/greyish milk shake consistency fluid on the oil fill cap or on the radiator cap. Keep a close eye on your oil and water levels if your gurgling sound continues. This is not normal and again, usually is a sign that there is a possible leak between the headgasket and a water jacket on the head. Did you overheat the vehicle anytime soon? This will many times breech a head gasket between water jackets and begin spraying water in small amounts right into the engine cylinders, while it pressurizes the cooling system and makes gurgling noises.

According to Doug on JustAnswers.com: "5--2 ' 1--4 ' 3--6" but also check Greg's more detailed answer from a past FixYa.com: http://www.fixya.com/cars/t3148953-firing_order

James: on many radios, you press "scan" until you land on a radio program you like. Then you press and HOLD DOWN a number key until it beeps. That sets it.

where can I find a cap or equivalent for front washer reservoir in 2000 montero sport?

Could be the gauge itself or could be the tank transducer which has a wire coming to it. I would order a "Chilton" manual for your year make and model from eBay. ($25.00 including shipping) The other choice is to take it to a shop.

Have you checked all wires? 1. The ground 2. The power wire to starter. 3. Wire feed to both fuse boxes. 4. Main power fuse might be lose sometimes auto shops will pull the main fuse to the car and not push it in all the way. Try the things I told you and let me know if there is any kind of difference. This is a good one

will it start again? if it start again probably the idle is to low and battery has nothing to do with the problem. rudy perez

Best to check your alternator to see if it's work properly. Any garage can test it. A bad alternator can drain a battery.

the horn that is going off will be energised by the alarm system. You need a shop that can fix car alarms not horns.

most modern car horns are sealed or riveted together. The problem is that the coil and points inside rust out or burn together and so the horn is not worth repairing If that is not your question the any accredited auto electrician will diagnose the problem and carry out replacement of the faulty components.

sears for it in google -they are many pics and also you can see pic of where the part is located

No it has nothing to do with the cat. Code 161 is for a problem with the heater circuit for sensor 2 bank two. Either the heater in the sensor has failed, or the circuit that powers the heater is not working.

Sorry to say, but they can and they do. Depends on where you live. Salt and chemicals they put on the roads for snow will eat them up.

Th fuse box is on the driver side below the steering wheel on the right side. I think it is fuses 5 an 19 or 9 cant remember.

If coming from transmission may not be a real issue. If coming from rear of car, likely a rear brake issue.