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Absolutely yes, just to make sure that it's in stock state and you haven't added any body kit (that might be a bit of concern).

Thanks @Rahimdad for adding my name, am looking forward for this drive. Just an additional thought: you can bring any 4x4 car, but just make sure it has front and rear tow hook or at least an eyelit for recovery.

This seems like never ending debate and research for me and my friend who drive for track and pushes the car to extreme and I do same for off-road. We both looking to upgrade the cooling system and tired of researching 100000 pros and cons of both. Can someone more experience here shed some light which one is actually better and why?

If he like to have fun then Panamera GTS any day IMHO. If he has huge budget go with 2017 model.

Thanks @desertdude this aux cooler can fit along with existing tranny cooler or we have to remove the existing one. If I'm going the louver route, will definitely get something that suit along with good body shop work.

Thanks @desertdude for tranny heads up and I think you might be right too, as in one of the instance while climbing fossil rock area from center (beaten up track), gauge started rising but I continue as I was done by 90% hill climb and when I kept continuing the climb, after reaching on top A/T light came up too, which usually never popped in last 6 years. Any ways too 100% check if A/T cooler need change or an upgrade?

I already tried that on my mechanic advise and yes it helped to a great extent that in Liwa it only popped up the gauge once in whole 113 kms offroad. However, it doesn't look very nice to my eyes and that's why I am thinking of hood louver option. Btw my SWB patrol had hood louvers too, but RTA wasn't very strict in those good old days.

Thanks @Rahimdad for suggestion, but I need two and both facing backward to let hot air exit. Above pic seems more like an intake than exhaust. In my engine bay in current place manifold is sitting right under the hood, leaving no space for hot air to exit.

My Pajero on some occasions heat up by 15-20% in off-road while self recovering or doing some extreme hill climb at 5-6k revs and then drop down pretty fast in few minutes. I was thinking of installing hood louvers and someone advise me that I might face some issues with RTA in next car passing by cutting down the hood. Appreciate if anyone have done this mod can share their experience if car got passed in RTA testing in Dubai with the hood louvers installed or not. http://hoodlouvers.com/shop/powder-coated-black-reg-flow-2/

Al Jadaf ship repairing yard has many shops that giveaway or sell scrap wood, which is perfect for barbecue or bonfire. Recently discovered this place who sells it, so no more favour looking faces...! Simply go there and he will load the trunk to your desire and pay him something like 20-30 dhs for whole lot. Guy name: Majid Ali (056 459 6866) Gps coordinate: https://goo.gl/maps/Y4CBjF8A2wT2

Your fine should have come in week's time (max), and more than likely it must have flashed on some other car if you were on 90.

Pre-owned cars are very good thing as explained above you save tons on depreciation. Only con is you need to learn how to avoid buying a lemon or reversed odometer cars, which is quite common in Dubai. As per my personal experience most of the car dealers here directly or indirectly indulge in such reversing kms activity to get extra value of their car. I spotted more than 5 times in al awir with different cars, some were so stupid to not to remove oil change sticker from driver door sill that reads 200K+ and odometer reads 86k. lol.

I even seen a mobile radar hiding behind a white corolla on Maliha road today morning, please be careful guys.

Happy new year to all carnity great members. Have a blast and enjoy responsibly

This was the exact location we camped out: 23.7563280, 54.7821730 (google maps).

Yes it could be engine mount, but when you said jerking added with slow acceleration first doubt is transmission bad oil / slipping transmission (failing clutch). See if you can double check the gear oil by some good professional and not only trusting the enoc/eppco guys. Same mechanic can check the engine mounts and also gear mounts (visual inspection). @Barry do you still provide carnity members free diagnosis...?

There are multiple things I doubt here, proper mechanic look can identify the main culprit. Hope your car is serviced regularly and have fresh engine oil, spark plug and working coils. If this is not done, get these done first as a basic maintenance. If after above basic maintenance still have same issue then get the transmission oil check or replaced and see if it helps, as what you are mentioning (jerking) usually happen when auto gearbox is at end of its life. Have you ever changed the transmission oil? What is the current odometer kms of your car? Are you the first owner or second / third? If second or third then we can also suspect that previously failing gearbox has been rebuilt with sub standard parts which are dying now slowly.

May be you need to break it down your questions more properly for us to understand: When you stop on signal car engine get shut off? (Yes / No) When you stop on signal car engine rpm drops and have rough idle? (Yes / No) Is your car having automatic gear or manual? When it shakes you means, when you engage in gear and hit accelerator it starts with jerk? (Yes / No) What you mean by car is not moving and engine is uncontrollable: Please explain more.

That was a night to remember and what an experience we had under blanket of stars. Thanks for last minute invite, hope next time you can inform me few days in advance.

Car engines, unlike some other parts of a vehicle, don't have a predetermined life expectancy. Instead, their longevity largely depends on how well they are maintained and operated. Neglecting essential maintenance tasks like regular oil changes, fluid checks, and timely servicing can significantly shorten an engine's lifespan. In extreme cases, an engine can suffer irreparable damage within a relatively short distance, such as 30,000 kilometers. On the other hand, diligent maintenance practices can greatly extend an engine's life. By following manufacturer-recommended service intervals, using quality fluids and parts, and addressing issues promptly, it's not uncommon for engines to reach well over a million kilometers. These well-maintained engines often exhibit reliable performance and fuel efficiency even after years of use. Personal experiences like mine with a 17-year-old Pajero, which has clocked 180,000 kilometers and still runs smoothly, highlight the impact of proper care on engine longevity. Such examples underscore the importance of regular maintenance and attentive driving habits in preserving the health and longevity of your vehicle's engine. Unfortunately, many car owners have encountered fraudulent mechanics or received incorrect maintenance advice in the past. This emphasizes the need for caution and diligence when choosing a workshop or seeking repair services. It's advisable to research and seek recommendations from trusted sources to find a reputable and reliable workshop that prioritizes honesty and quality service. A simple yet effective strategy when facing car issues is to gather multiple opinions and estimates from different workshops. By comparing these assessments and considering factors like competence, reputation, and cost-effectiveness, you can make an informed decision about where to entrust your vehicle for repairs or maintenance. This approach not only helps in finding the most suitable solution for your car's needs but also reduces the risk of falling victim to unscrupulous practices.

Thank god my engine wasn't removed this way in barry's workshop. @Dave Daniel barry is certified and qualified mechanic and sharing this as a joke.

Here is the video of first attempt to see the piston condition from spark plug hole. Seems quite ok instead of being misfiring since a year. In second attempt to have a look at valve by twisting the wire upside down and tied to the camera with wire, got it all stuck. And haven't got any great footage due to valve being too close to the camera lens. Finally, went ahead to open the head and found out that exhaust valves at cylinder 1 and 5 were slightly bent. Getting them replace now and hope to bring this doof doof diesel noise to an end. 161124_174953.mp4

Finally after a long wait, borescope arrived today. I am so excited to peep inside the Pajero engine block to find the real reason of doof doof is the valve, piston or piston rings. Crossing my fingers for valves and not anything major. Will be going to barry's workshop tomorrow to clear this mystery. Can't wait. If anyone want to use this borescope for their car diagnostic, feel free to borrow.

Well I'm really not sure about exact requirement, but in my case I have send my wife and they have taken her emirates ID copy and car registration card copy to issue that permission paper.

@Ak I bought this Trail Blazer for my wife, who uses for mall run with one kid, so most important part for us was the safety and strength of this vehicle should be good. I have been told from my colleague whose sister crashed her TB and jumped on round about by smashing 2 cars at the speed of 60 and literally nothing happened to the car. Last month my wife got hit from back and again TB strength put to display that only tow hook got little paint of other car, and nothing happen to TB. We didn't even claimed the insurance for green paper as there was only hairline crack in the bumper paint. For the drive comfort me and my wife absolutely LOVE IT. It's comfort is second to Range Rover in my car owning history, although it doesnt have EAS, but it glides extremely smooth on highway. I think it has a torsion rod suspension, which is better than coil springs anyday. Only thing I didn't like was the mop quality fabric seats, I guess it's may be because ours is the lowest option. So we got whole custom upholstery done from my friend's shop in Ajman and it costed us 800 dhs (I think). For the servicing side, when I got this TB 4-5 months got the whole car service from Liberty (Shj) outside facility including the gear oil and filter change with check and top-up on all diff and 4x4 oil's costed me roughly 1000 dhs. If I remember correctly major cost was gear oil change close to 500-600 as it is done once in 40,000 Kms. Since then there was nothing else spent on maintenance, other than the gear shifter cable broke. I accidentally ordered the cable and have to buy it too for 175 dhs, as after @Barry creative and permanent solution I don't think I will ever need that cable again.