Fishtank,
Ha, love the picture, made me laugh. Yeah, sure felt that way.
To answer your questions:
No, the advice recommending the OEM's was not from PM's. I searched the forum a fair bit and noted what OEM's people said didn't work or caused problems. Noted a mechanic at one of the shops stating he had a lot of luck with a particular OEM in the 6v system. Didn't see any specific comments to the contrary so took the "professional experience" advice.
I can see why someone might THINK these plugs are fine because the startup improvement is amazing.They APPEAR to work. I just by chance happen to have the led's mentioned in OP and happened to observe the change in clicks. I have no doubt not everyone catches that. All they would notice is the great start not realizing the HUGE new current draw. I have no doubt it has taken out some people's alternators and/or batteries and they didn't connect the two. See what I'm saying?
As for the UK plug purchase, well, when I bought this vehicle a couple years ago I had no idea it would be so difficult to get parts. Also had no idea of the scene you cats have going on on the west coast. I went to some parts places and asked for whatever needed part for a 92, Gen.2 LWB 2.5L 4d56t Mitsu Pajero blah blah blah. You can imagine how far that got me. So I started looking around a bit on the net and quickly found out there are a lot of these vehicles and parts suppliers in the UK. I stumbled across the UK suppliers for Pajero parts on ebay. Read comments on who seemed to be reputable suppliers and ordered (based on the info supplied in the add) the plugs for my vehicle. The supplier obviously did not know the score with is 6v system. The details in the add matched year, engine, chassis code etc.
I wasn't happy about having to bring parts over but it was a start.
The new plugs were for spares to have just incase. I didn't know about the 6v/12v issue until I discovered this forum. So to answer the question directly regarding getting plugs in UK when we have em here, at that stage in the game I was starting to get concerned if I could find a darn oil filter for this thing in Canada!
Well, now I know from you guys and gals that all non-engine parts are same as Montero and readily available. Thank frickin' god
For the most part though, still seems to me I can only get engine parts from the suppliers in the Vancouver area who are importing them. Please correct me if I'm wrong on that point. If that is the case its a little frustrating.
To the couple of guys noting I'm driving a Pajero instead of an L300 or L400, well, we all know the Pajero is way cooler
thedjjack,
Was not aware of that Bosch list ! I'm assuming you have confirmed these plugs function properly like the green tops?
I'd like to learn more about the Mercedes controller you have mentioned. There's more than one way to control a set of GP's. Its not that complicated (except this dumb 6v system). It really does make more sense to me to rip out the entire GP system and go with something much better. The Mitsu 6v system does not impress me at all.
Ok, the expense of green tops will solve my/our problem but why not start over with something more solid and reliable and way less sensitive.
I'll have to investigate where to get this and how to wire it in. Any info really appreciated. I'd rather go this route. I'm not a purist type. Function is more important.
Thanks to all how have posted the information in this thread and seeming to understand why I ranted about this. I still think professional mechanics should not recommend products that are obviously not correct. That does piss me off. A respectable pro really knows their stuff AND knows when to say "I don't know". I get the impression you guys know exactly what I'm sayin' here.
If no OEM's work (which sucks) than no OEM's work, thats fine. Just don't recommend anything of the sort. If a particular OEM actually does function correctly than why is it so hard to filter through the garbage on here to find that little gem?? It really shouldn't be that hard.
Thanks guys.
AF
That's what I am saying.
From the numbers he's provided it looks like they will work well and hopefully a dealer will see fit to bring them in.