Product Overview

Fitment:

Year	Model	Generation	Engine	Quantity Per Vehicle
2003-2006	Montero	Gen3	3.8L V6	1

The 3.8L V6 suffers from a variable intake runner that after around 100,000 miles can create some very serious problems. Unfortunately, a replacement unit costs around $700 in parts alone but do check out the links below because some problems can be fixed with a partial rebuild.

However, a somewhat popular mod when faced with a leaking or rattling butterfly rod in the variable intake runner is to delete the entire assembly. This will give you peace of mind knowing that there are now no more bushings, screws, or butterfly valves in the surgetank that can fall into the combustion chambers. However, in our experience, deleting this feature will have cause a noticeable torque reduction of anywhere between 10-20% (depending on your gearing). So while we don't recommend deleting your butterfly valves, we do understand it and that's why we offer this kit.

This aluminum disc is the perfect size to block off the entry port for the butterfly rod after it has been removed from the surge tank. We include 2 discs just in case you mess up ;-)

Note - Although Gen2 DOHC engines also suffer from the dreaded varible intake we do not know if these discs are the correct size for that application.

Installation Guides

*These links may contain independent information and are not a substitute for the Factory Service Manual procedure - use at your own risk.