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If you're worried about the air cond condenser, I shifted mine to the rear of the underside of the tray. I have a dropside tray, so there was heaps of room to locate it in front of and above the tow bar hitch. There is a little extra piping to fit of course, but the air is just as cold. It did...

I've been having probs with my Hilux since the conversion also and I have experimented with lots of different combinations of possible solutions. Gradually it is getting better. Your problem seems to be not the radiator being too small, as the cooling is alright when travelling at speed. It...

I am chasing an engine driven fan from a 1UZ motor. Will likely need the drive pully housing it bolts to as well. I am located in Sydney, but happy to pay freight.

Got rid of the half cut to Kev. Still have the auto tranny and radiator. Must get rid of them. Sick of stubbing my toes on that transmission. Ric 0414 441400

Well, if Lex gets his bulk buy of headers made, I've indicated I want a set and if they fit, I will have my Crown ones for sale. Probably too late for you as I guess you want a set now and I don't know how long Lex will be. Ric

Zuffen, try SSS automotive in Girraween. I got my half cut from them and they gave me a set for my Hilux. I was told that I didn't actually need them though. The Celsior ones supposedly fit, just and they would flow a lot better. Ric

Well, my Lexus auto in my Hilux stays in 1st when I select it and in low range there is some degree of engine braking, but just like a manual box/engine combination, on steep hills you do need to also use the brakes. If your engine braking is inadequate, you may need to look at different gearing...

I can fully understand wanting to improve a motor for your particular needs and I agree that any manufacturer has to balance drivability, price, emission laws etc etc, but I still maintain that to run an electric fan in place of the hydraulic one is a waste of money unless you do it for space...

It always makes me wonder why people with little or no engineering background think they can improve on what Companies like Toyota have spent many years and dollars getting right. The 1UZ motor cost something like $800M in development and they used the Hydraulic system to suit the overall...

The problem I see in converting the hydraulic fan pulley to mount a mechanical fan is not in the actual adapting of the pulley to mount the fan, but in finding a mechanical fan which will work. The hydraulic pulley spins in the opposite direction to the mechanical fans from most other cars, so...

Thanks heaps, mate. Ric

I have an early 90s Celsior half cut and I am trying to locate the Cruise Control ECU. I did find info in the tech section suggesting it was up under the dash next to the centre console, but buggered if I can see it. Any ideas? Ric

Yeah, I thought it may be an air lock, too, but I have now concluded my guage is actually intermittent. It's weird. If I connect a 50 ohm resistor to the end of the sender wire, the guage reads about 2/3 scale. I then reconnnect the sender unit, which reads a resistance of about 50 ohms at idle...

Maybe if you could add to that buildup, because you've done such a great job detailing the process. I originally stumbled across your photos and explanation months ago and printed them out, but didn't make a note of where I had got them. Several people have since asked me to document the...

yep, hydraulic.

Madmont, I would like to see you do a proper build thread covering all the processes you have above. I recently did the same conversion in my Hilux and found your photos and info invaluable and spot on, so thanks, but it is hard to search for this info and newbies will benefit greatly if you...

Easy swap is a surf (mid 90s) transfer case from the auto Surf. You just need to cut the output shaft to the correct length (using an angle grinder) and modify the speed sensor (4 prong) from the 1Uz tranny. This is relatively simple but does need a lathe as it is hardened steel. I have done...

Thanks, Jim, will do Ric

No, Dural, Quarry Rd. Thanks all who replied. I'll check the TPS and will ask Sideshow about a kickdown switch when I see him next. Regards, Ric

Kickdown cable has been checked. It is OK. 30 people have read this now, but no-one has replied. Surely someone here has a theory? Ric