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    Mitsubishi Triton Engine Problems

    Are you having problems with the engine of your Mitsubishi Triton? Let our team of motoring experts keep you up to date with all of the latest Mitsubishi Triton engine issues & faults. We have answered all of the most frequently asked questions relating to problems with the Mitsubishi Triton engine.

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    Mitsubishi Triton 1997: How long will it last for?
    Answered by Graham Smith · 11 December 2009

    THE most cost-effective fix if your engine gives up the ghost is to replace it with another 2.4-litre petrol engine. Switching to a diesel engine is a relatively big job and I don't think there's enough benefit to justify doing it. You would most likely have to change the gearbox and rear axle. You would certainly have to change the fuel system, and I don't believe there would be any increase in towing capacity.

    Turbocharging an older car
    Answered by Graham Smith · 25 September 2008

    I wouldn't recommend turbocharging a 10-year-old engine without rebuilding it first. It would need to have new pistons anyway, and I would err on the side of caution and go through it from top to bottom to make sure it will be up the job. The best way for him, in my opinion, would be to buy a diesel. They're all turbocharged these days and have the torque to tow the 2.6 tonnes he needs to tow. Most will tow up to three tonnes, but if he were towing that weight every day I would consider an aftermarket heavy-duty clutch. We have heard reports of clutch problems with the Toyota HiLux when towing. The commonly held view is that they're geared for highway use, which puts the clutch under pressure when it has to tow a substantial load.

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