Recent content by fuddymucker

Ok guys, a slight change of plan. Because of all the issues i have been having with the lexus sump, I have decided to use a Soarer engine and gearbox instead, Now the rebuilt engine and gearbox are up for grabs Rebuilt Lexus 1UZFE complete 4X4 drive unit I am selling the rebuilt engine...

Just had a closer look at my oil filter space and I don't think I can fit that type either. Think I will need to use a Lextreme unit

The build has slowed down a tad as I am battling out the best position for the engine... 1, at the front of the engine bay to gain as much rear prop length as possible but have to try and relocate the radiator in the back and hope the water pump is man enough to pump the extra distance and...

Cool so where do you now take your oil pressure reading from?

:confused: I thought the intergral oil cooler in the Lexus rad was only for the autobox? :confused:

Can you send me a link to the one you bought please, I can only find suitable for 2l and under. Also wondering where you now connect your oil pressure switch? Thanks

Thanks for the diagram SamsDad, So is it just a solenoid in the transfer box that engages the 4wd? Also out of interest how do you control the Lexus autobox in your conversions? Thanks

Yes I ended up making my own from a new 32 tooth wheel and the old lexus 12 tooth wheel

I would love to know both ways of wiring them up if you don't mind giving up your secrets, do you have a wiring diagram :)

I am also new to this and am just taking 1 job at a time but the way I am hoping to control the transfer unit is by using the surf auto ecu to control 4x4 motor on the transfer box, the lexus ecu to control the auto box and the megasquirt running the engine (already working). If for any...

Yes good question, The Asia Rocsta is Four wheel drive vehicle from Asia Motors Corporation in Korea. The Rocsta is derived from the Korean army's 4WD vehicle. Because this model was cheaper than other competitive 4WD vehicles, it contributed to the increase in popularity of offroad racing...

I am still after a rear sump unit but am now also in need of a remote oil filter kit as the engine won't center because the filter is hitting the chassis... Any Ideas?

Now the engine is re-connected to the Lexus auto-box and has a Hilux Surf transfer-box attached to that, looking quite long now... Because of my new long drive train and my very short wheel base the drive train needs to be as far forward as possible to give my rear prop as much lenth as...

Here is a vid of how the first start up went Volume on MAX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89O_GT-b3qA&feature=youtu.be

Because the engine has been completely pulled apart and banged back together, I wanted to check that she would still run well before mounting the engine and gearbox in to the chassis. To do this I made a state of the art test rig :o or as some may say, a proped up engine stand and an...