kristoff

good news guys!

Can you point me in direction of someone or some specialists that can replace them for me? I am based in south London

thanks

got mine! Thank you Steve! B)

now need someone to solder them in...

is it still a 4x4? I would say you need to cool the transmission fluid with a cooler of some sort, I'm assuming the Hilux radiator doesn't have transmission lines in/out of it in addition to the engine coolant?

hi mate,

yes it does. engine and trans are cooled with same rad.

So you are using the original combined coolant/transmission intercooler?

the radiator is of Toyota Hilux Surf 3L engine. I am not using separate cooler for transmission

we didn't fit the separate oil cooler. using same rad for both

Hi again guys!

As some of you know I have Toyota Hilux 4x4 with 1uz-fe and lexus autobox

So...the gearbox is getting really warm...even hot!...then after some time it goes away and it is normal.

I have this from begining but usually doing only short trips so it is not bothering me.

atf looks ok and level is ok. what could it be? anyone had same problem?

just to be clear I've just did 1400 miles in one week with this problem(?) and it all seems ok

cheers

kristoff

got it mate! cheers! ;)

Hi,

I recently put a topic up with a link to a FB group. This group is dedicated to the 1UZ-FE engine and the guys on there do all sorts of conversions. Pretty sure someone will be able to help you there.

I'll bump the topic up to the top for ya,

thank you!!!! every little help!

what is the link to group? I will join ;)

Hi,

no I cant. don't have engine light! that is why need to use bulb.

I have toyota hilux with 1uz-fe conversion

and thanks for the link! seen this one already ;)

Hi guys,

Looks like I have ongoing over fueling problem. There is a way of reading codes from engine using bit of wire and LED bulb like this..

but!!!

when did it on mine the bulb is blipping very fast and there is a clicking coming from somewhere :eerrrmm:

anyone had this problem?

thanks

cool pix mate!

V8 looks sweet from what I can see! B)

kristoff, on 07 Mar 2014 - 21:55, said:

kristoff, on 07 Mar 2014 - 21:55, said:

Hello Kristoff,

I used to run a Rover 3.5V8 in a HiLux (Mk3) and I used to get about 15 MPG on 33 inch tyres.

I am not sure if the 4X4 system on your HiLux is the same but I had manual locking front hubs.

If I left the front hubs locked up then the MPG used to go through the floor.

If yours is the same it might be worth checking that the hubs are unlocked, and if they are unlocked, actually checking that they have unlocked by jacking up the front end and spinning the wheels. If the front wheels are unlocked then the front propshaft should not turn.

I hope this helps.

Steve

hey steve,

cheers will check that but I am pretty sure they are unlocked.

are you in HPOC? ;)

Hello Kristoff,

I used to post on HPOC and, as far as I know, I am still a member but I haven't posted for a very long time.

There was a bit of a falling out among some members and a new club called Elite 4X4 was formed.

I found that the guys that went to Elite were much more relaxed so I posted there for quite a while but I haven't been on the site for a long time now.

I still have a HiLux (the one in my avatar) but all my buddies got rid of their 4X4s so I don't go off-roading now.

The truck that had the V8 was a much nicer looking one than I have now.

Steve

Hi Steve,

Yes I heard about that. But I became member after. There still is nice bunch of people there. Lots of meets and banter. ;)

You have any pix of your old v8? :)

Cheers

Hello Kristoff,

I used to run a Rover 3.5V8 in a HiLux (Mk3) and I used to get about 15 MPG on 33 inch tyres.

I am not sure if the 4X4 system on your HiLux is the same but I had manual locking front hubs.

If I left the front hubs locked up then the MPG used to go through the floor.

If yours is the same it might be worth checking that the hubs are unlocked, and if they are unlocked, actually checking that they have unlocked by jacking up the front end and spinning the wheels. If the front wheels are unlocked then the front propshaft should not turn.

I hope this helps.

Steve

hey steve,

cheers will check that but I am pretty sure they are unlocked.

are you in HPOC? ;)

to be honest I didn't had a chance to go outside the city for a while. I know that mpg will be worse around town but shouldn't be that bad.

I cant really tell you but gears seem to work ok, including overdrive. I have 4.56 diff ratios so technically good for cruising but bad for getting off the line. Still don't think that this should make such a difference.

You did replace the correct one?

There are 2 one for the ECU and one for the Gauge,IIRC the correct one has the green socket connection.

hey steve,

yes that is the one ;)

replaced the sensor....no change. still 8mpg :(

is there anything else that could cause this?

Hey Kristoff-bet that truck pulls well with a load! any chance of some photos of the LS 400 engine in your truck?

yeah mate! goes well ;) some pics

Most likely sensor to be at fault is the ECT sensor (engine coolant temperature). It is one of the main inputs for the ecu to decide fuelling along with lambda and airmass.

You can even check the current one as the workshop manual lists the resistance for a range of temperatures. TBH its a cheap sensor anyway to replace so its probably worth doing

that is what I thought. cheers

any idea where I can get one? having trouble to get my hands on genuine part. couldn't get hold of local dealer either.

are aftermarket sensors ok?

Hi again guys,

I have 1993 LS400 engine and gearbox in my toyota hilux.

I love the engine and the way it works.

but recently fuel consumption gone through the roof. I know it is a truck with aerodynamics of a brick but still....

anyway...

truck was due its MOT...failed due to high emissions. cut off point was at 3.50% and mine reading was something like 8.90% - 9.20%

wet to local lexus toyota specialists...sorted the problem! faulty cable/connection on air mass flow sensor. technician said that he is not sure about the sensor itself.

...MOT retake ...passed with 2.60% :D

but...then I've decided to check properly my mpg as should be much better now, right?

nope! getting about 7-8 mpg :o

is there any sensor or anything that could be the reason for this poor fuel economy???

cheers!

Hi guys. Recently I've noticed there is a bit of whining noise coming from the gearbox. Changes with speed. And I can only hear it in first and second gear. Seems to be there around 1500 rpm.

Any thoughts? It might not be gearbox tho.

Hi guys!

I have pick up truck with lexus ls400 lump and gearbox ;)

little project :D

anyways...my mpg are bad :( I get about 12mpg...I know I have big wheels but the truck itself is lighter than ls400!

anything I can check? change? was thinking of blocking egr off?

cheers

If you buy a LS with LPG already fitted you'll pay alot less vs fitting it to one without. just keep an eye out on ebay, autotrader, pistonheads and gumtree.... one will pop up. remember your performance and MPG will be lower when using the gas, so just make sure you do your homework and see if its really worth it. i mean isnt LPG like 80p now? do you really save much?

I hear you! :)

Not going with LPG...me no likey! lol

yes mate...everything but engine,gearbox and ecu

Why wow? You can't just sell a car on eBay or Autotrader for free so why here? You could use gumtree but I for one would never buy anything off there.

Yeah it's £29.95 for a year or £49.95 for 2 years

http://www.goldmembers.co.uk/

it is not a car I want to sell...well it is but without engine, transmission etc... just thought someone might get some use out of it.

otherwise it is going for a scrap :(

wow! it is £30 for a year?

only me again guys! lol

why can't I start new topic in for sale section? do I have to become a gold member?