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  1. Srikumar
    Check your idle control valve as a first step. It might need either cleaning or replacement.
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    I had this same issue on my Pajero and the cause was a slow leaking compressor. After working for a few minutes the AC light would start blinking. After an immediate restart the compressor would work for a while before it started blinking. Since the leak was a very minor leak from the compressor I was able to top up the gas from time to time and used the leaking compressor for a further year. But finally, I changed the leaking compressor and the issue has been resolved.
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    Except for a Mercedes G Class and Land Rover not sure which European car makes a proper 4x4. As for Koreans don't think they ever made a 4x4 with low range gearing
  4. Srikumar
    And if you join and miss your anniversary you surely will be shot dead. Have fun. 😁
  5. Srikumar
    How about the generation of Pajero that you and Frederic are driving. The SWB is really good.
  6. Srikumar
    Also it would be good to check your spark plugs as well. Recently changed them for my Cherokee and I could instantly notice the difference in acceleration.
  7. Srikumar
    Congrats @Brette.
  8. Srikumar
    Check your engine mounts as well. If they have failed your engine would be moving like crazy within the engine bay when you are hitting the gas. That would also cause the tear in the engine intake. Also, I suggest that you get it replaced at the earliest without much delay as you don't want dust entering your engine. But not sure if the air intake pipe tear would causes the loss in power as then it would be a free flow air intake which should infact result in more power
  9. Srikumar
    Hi @Per A, this is a Newbie drive and it's not expected that you have any gear. Just you and your 4x4, with a full tank of petrol should be good enough.
  10. Srikumar
    Just an update on this post. I am currently taking a new insurance policy and reading the above experience, before taking the policy from Noor Takaful, I called up the roadside assistance which happened to be IMC as well. They confirmed that for Noor Takaful, be it 3rd party or comprehensive cover, the road side assistance is unlimited and intercity. At the same time I happened to ask him about Al Wathba Insurance and he checked the system and informed me that for the 3rd party insurance there is restriction on the number of recovery as well as it has to be within the city only. However, with the comprehensive coverage there is no restriction on the number of recovery and intercity is allowed. So it would be a good idea to henceforth check with the recovery company before taking up the policy so that we are not caught at the time when we need the assistance the most.
  11. Srikumar
    @Frederic you are a true encyclopedia when it comes to Car Audio.
  12. Srikumar
    The country definitely needs more contributors like @syedmeesamali and @vishlad702 's friend. I on the other hand have averaged approx AED 400 per year for the past 12 years with a major share of that being salik and accident fines.
  13. Srikumar
    Hi, your 3.5 Pajero should be good enough. Regarding the modification to the bumper the main issue is with the rear aluminium bumper which can be removed by loosening a few bolts.
  14. Srikumar
    Nice area for a Fewbie level drive. All the fewbies do join this drive and have the taste in Asif bhai's home turf @ 'Sweihan'. Excellent area for nice rolling dunes with an equally exceptional Lead Driver.
  15. Srikumar
    Wonderful @Rahimdad.If I am in town I shall join the morning as well as the afternoon drive. A whole day of desert driving. Really looking forward to it.
  16. Srikumar
    It's good if you are using hard shackles. We generally use soft shackles which eliminates the risk of any damage
  17. Srikumar
    Yes, this is a skid plate. You will have to get it fabricated
  18. Srikumar
    @Per A the main issue while offroading is with the rear bumper which kinda works like a shovel. You can always attach a bar at the back or if you intend to maintain the original look this is a design I got from @Rahimdad. Pics are below but not necessarily in order. For the front bumper it would be good to remove the front mud guard and might have to trim the bumper a bit. Alternatively, @WiLfY can suggest about getting a two inch lift which would eliminate the need for trimming the bumper and would also give a you a decent ride height.
  19. Srikumar
    LWB will still do reasonably well...congrats on your purchase.
  20. Srikumar
    Rent a car is a stop gap arrangement maybe for a month or two. With low prices in the second hand car market I would suggest that you look at a smaller sedan preferably Japanese which has clocked less than 200,000 KMS. Get it thoroughly checked and keep some extra money (approx 2 - 3k) to do the immediate maintenance and repair work on it for piece of mind. Also out of personal experience stay away from Nissan and their CVTs. I have had two gear box failures in 4 year old Sentras and am having to change the them even before the EMI on the car was completed. An absolute piece of shit.
  21. Srikumar
    Normally for such low mileage they would have a service contract with Al Habtoor. So it would be easy to check the service record
  22. Srikumar
    And some of them never bother to do the scheduled maintenance. This I am stating out of personal experience. So like Gaurav said it doesn't matter who has driven it as along as it's regularly maintained.
  23. Srikumar
    @shadow79 maybe it was you falling off the bed.
  24. Srikumar
    Nice pictures, please post them in the gallery https://carnity.com/gallery/category/110-newbie-drive-malihakalba-8-feb-2019
  25. Srikumar
    We have spare radios to lend for the first drives. You can buy your own radio later.
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