Parts for your 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero-Exhaust gasket

2001 Mitsubishi Pajero exhaust gasket: what it does and when to replace it

Based on technical references, the 2001 Mitsubishi Pajero (V60/V70 series) does use exhaust gaskets. The Mitsubishi Pajero/Montero 2001–2006 Workshop Manual (Engine and Exhaust System sections) specifies exhaust manifold gaskets between the cylinder head and manifold, as well as flange and ring (donut) gaskets at the manifold-to-front pipe and other joints. Mitsubishi’s ASA Electronic Parts Catalogue for the 6G74 petrol V6 and 4M41 3.2 Di‑D diesel likewise lists multiple exhaust gaskets for this model, confirming they’re fitted and serviceable items.

On a 2001 Pajero, the exhaust gasket’s job is simple but crucial: it seals hot gases as they leave the engine, preventing leaks at the manifold and across the exhaust joints. That tight seal helps keep the engine quiet, maintains correct oxygen sensor readings for proper fuelling, and protects nearby components from heat and fumes. When a gasket gets tired, it can cause a sharp ticking on cold start, a sooty trace around a flange, or that unmistakable exhaust whiff under the bonnet or near the floorpan.

As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to check for leaks around the manifold and flanges. Look for black carbon marks, listen for a ticking that speeds up with revs, and keep an eye on fuel use if it suddenly worsens. Any time the exhaust is pulled apart—say, to swap a muffler, front pipe, turbo (on diesel), or to access the clutch or gearbox—fresh gaskets should go in. Reusing crushed or heat-cycled gaskets is false economy