Parts for your 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero-Exhaust gasket

2002 Mitsubishi Pajero Exhaust Gasket — Purpose, Service Tips and When to Replace

Yes, the 2002 Mitsubishi Pajero does use exhaust gaskets. Technical documentation such as the Mitsubishi Motors Pajero/Montero Workshop Manual for the NM/NP series (Group 15 – Exhaust System) and the Mitsubishi ASA electronic parts catalogue list multiple exhaust gaskets for this model. These include the cylinder head–to–exhaust manifold gaskets (both banks on the V6), manifold–to–front pipe ring/doughnut gaskets on petrol models, and manifold–to–turbo plus turbo outlet–to–front pipe gaskets on the 3.2 Di‑D diesel. There are also flange and crush gaskets further down the system and small steel gaskets at EGR connections.

Their job is simple but critical: seal hot exhaust gases so they flow through the system without leaks, noise, fumes, or loss of performance. On the diesel, a good seal also supports correct turbo response. When a gasket fails, expect a ticking sound on cold start, soot marks at a joint, an exhaust smell near the bonnet or cabin, and sometimes a drop in power or a check-engine light from skewed O2 readings on petrol models.

While there isn’t a strict time/kilometre interval to replace exhaust gaskets, they should be renewed any time the joint is disturbed (for example, during manifold, turbo, cat, or front pipe work) and immediately if a leak is detected. The doughnut/graphite ring types are one‑use crush seals