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Im having trouble with my brakes being hard. They have always been hard, as like with no booster. Its a new booster. As its in a project car, ive measured all piston sizes/master cylinder size and it all measures out. We tested the vacuum coming off the engine (crown) and it was low. Is there...

For some stupid reason, i thought i would re-wire my crown..... anyway. It use to run fine. Crown auto. The problem i seem to have is it will not change gears. Without the ect connected, it changes gears like a manal. With it all connected, i get first in Drive, but it just revs out and will not...

Just found a welsh plug leaking. Does anyone know the part number for the welsh plugs for a crown 1uz (rear right plug)? Im desperate to get one this week and hope the local toyota dealer have them. Also, any tips on replacing them? thanks

Looking for info on how to replace the rear engine seal on a 1UZ crown. If someone knows how, i can add pics to the txt and add to lextreme.

Can someone tell me how long the dipstick is for the crown gbox? Also, the oil cooler transmissions lines, how much pressure is there? Can they be connected with just normal hose clamps?? tks

I have a oil and water gauge wired up to the 1uz and they work fine. But i would also like to have idiot lights for the two . Can this be done? tks

Hi, Im looking for a power steering reservoir (1UZ crown) as i modified mine and can't change it back. Thanks

Does any one know if the 3 pin plug on the cown 1UZ alternator fits any other toyota. Looks like my plug was damaged during swap and i need a new one.

I need an alternator from a crown - or anything else that fits a crown. tks

Can any one tell me where are the engine numbers located on 1UZ. Found some letters/numbers on the right head below the injectors. Is this it? Would of thought that it should be stamped on the block somewhere.

Where is it on the gbox? (Crown/with std auto) Just dont wont to wire the wrong thing up. Have an idea where it is but just want to confirm.

Started car one day - all fine. Started two days later and will not start. Just cranks over. Checked spark - ok. I wired the fuel pump in diectly and can hear it pumping fuel. But it does seem to have a different note now. It doesn't seem to build up presure. Sprayed "start you bastard"...

Hi, Currently replacing waterpump/belt etc on my crown motor. Have found the fan bearing needs replacing. Does anyone know the part number for this? Have tried seaching the forum but unable to find it. I'm sure its there somewhere.... cya Mick

Hi, Im after some leads for my 1UZ crown (No.3 and a coil lead or at the right price will buy a complete set). Just asked the local lexus dealer, and they want $70 per lead. After reading this site, would it be best to get them from http://parts.lextreme.com/ instead? Live in Coffs...

Im a big fan of the 1UZ, - but still love that old lumpy sound that comes from the old V8s on idle. My question is, can you make the 1UZ have that great sound? If so, can i keep the standard ECU (using crown).

Need a Soarer t/b. Thanks Mick

Hi, Im chasing a coil for my crown. I need the one that sits on the left side of the motor. (If facing engine on the right) Thanks Mick

Hi My crown 1UZ starts but hunts at idle. It seems to rev fine. Unable to drive the car at this stage so not sure what it would be like under load but free reving sounds good. Except at idle its hunting. I have connected all hoses i can find. Checked error codes and it reported 22 Water temp...

Hi, Still trying to get my crown/auto to start. Its gets spark at all plugs but *1 seems to have a bigger spark then the rest. Purchased new plugs and same result. checked spark at coils and both have the same size spark. When cranking the motor without the fuel pump, it turns over with out...

Hi, Hoping some one can help me on this. What colour is the wire that gos to the starter motor? I have the Bat+ and from memory im sure the earth is connected to the engine but whats the colour of the other wire? The engine is bolted in but i just can't get behind it to trace that wire...