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    1 UZ FE into Mercedes 500 SEC W126 (1982)

    Still working on mine (W113), Engine/gearbox/prop shaft in, almost all wiring finished. Starts and drives...had to convert to rack and pinion as no room for the steering box, now have a lot more room and nice light steering. You can reverse the merc shifter as the pattern is the back to front...
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    1 UZFE into Pagoda SL

    Having been let down with companies who were going to do the steering, have started on it myself. Mounting bracket made and finally sourced a rack. RHD Ford Sierra rack flipped over to LHD (Rear steer). Plan is to shorten the track rod arms and re thread to M12,and fit rose joints. Have...
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    1 UZFE into Pagoda SL

    Exhaust finished, fantastic result sounds great and keeps the classic merc look. Thanks to Mick at Torque Technique. Gear shifter now finished, bolted up and working. Steering is the next challenge which I am handing over to Andy Robinson of Robinson racing. On the basis that I want the car...
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    1 UZFE into Pagoda SL

    The electrics are finally sorted and the engine is running (Thanks again to everyone who has provided information and advice) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsNa06ElYLA Off to get the exhaust made next week........then try and find a steering rack that will fit!
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    Help/ideas

    http://youtu.be/dsNa06ElYLA Bushwhacker you are a genius!!!!! Can now go to have the exhaust fitted, steering rack conversion after that and get the gearbox to drive (need to check levels) Thanks again
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    Help/ideas

    Out to the garage I go!!!! More than happy to purchase a number of pints, thanks....will update progress later on
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    Help/ideas

    The 89661-350. The other ECU wont fire it up (Struggles to turn over). Concerned about damaging something, dont want to fit another starter motor!
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    1UZFE in to AC Cobra

    Currently in the final stages of putting one in my Pagoda SL, your more than welcome to come and have a poke about it. Your only an hour or so away from me
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    Drawing a blank at the moment, everything appears to be correct??? Have uploaded video of running/shutting down..........................???? http://youtu.be/kQMa__SAV2o http://youtu.be/X8dDTLKBuzs Help?
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    Help/ideas

    Any ideas???? Are the ECU pin outs different? If all else fails might have to pull the loom/ecu out of the spare parts car, at least I have heard that one running. Thanks for any help/ suggestions
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    Engine number is X0578987, which was meant to be a 1995 car??
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    A bit more info, having spoken to Lexus this morning they confirm the ECU originally in the car was a 89661-310, which they say was replaced by 89661-350 (in car now) and subsequently by .....351. Which they say means the engine should run....checked the diagnostic socket on engine and it...
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    Was unable to read ecu codes with a bulb from socket in engine, have had a diagnostic kit plugged in and it appears I have no power at the socket?? The search continues................
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    A/C removal, aux belt length?

    Found a picture of the belt fitted, haven't done it to mine yet as I am still have running issues to sort out. www.lextreme.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10033 Shows route for belt without modifying anything else
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    Help/ideas

    Going to try another ECU just in case...does anyone know the differences in codes the one in the car is 89661-50350 my spare is 89661-50251, dont want to plug it in and have more issues
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    A/C removal, aux belt length?

    6PK1615 should do the trick
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    Help/ideas

    It's a 1994
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    Help/ideas

    Update....... With power on pin 14, starter constantly spins! Disconnected throttle sensor etc and car ran for longer and ticked over at around 700rpm, still then shuts down. Going to check sensors and then reconnect them and try again Any ideas/experience welcome
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    Finally the car run (sort of), no power at injectors but with a live across starts and runs but shuts down after 5 seconds. Don't seem to be getting 12v on pin 14 (neutral start switch)? Would this be the cause of power to injectors and why engine is shutting down when running with the...
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    1 UZFE into Pagoda SL

    No way to keep the steering box with the Lexus lump, tried everything! I am going to run with an Alfa 33 rack. Fired mine up for the first time today......exhaust and steering next, then an MOT and some sunshine. Managed to keep the steering box with the Ford 302 that it had in previously...


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