I need help!i got a ADM sprinter with a 4ac that hurts to look it, I want to know how easly a 4AGE conversion is to be done and how much it will cost me. people are always saying that I got to cut the oil sump, that the engine doesnt clip staight on to the gear box u have to change the clutch plate or something, and that fitting the altenator AC and waterpupm is difficuilt so im little freaked out could use the help guys thanks.
my question is concerniong the use of a FWD 4age but if geting an imported RWD 4age will save time money and effort please suggest so. PS please suggest a mechanic in melbourne if u have had ur spoontah done Id like some1 who has preformed the task b4 so it will be qicker and easier.
use the search button, but just quickly:
- the standard sump is fine
- it will bolt right in to the original box
- Use the clutch and flywheel that comes with the engine but put a spigot bearing in
- use a rwd 4age water pump and alternator
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dont just buy the first engine that you see come up for sale, shop around on different forums and engine importers. i managed to get an engine/gearbox combo delivered to my workshop for $650 , jap spec engine with everything on it and a oz spec box. i waited 3 months until i found the right one.
can u let me know some of engine importers
I'd like to know this too
Do all engine sellers sell it with the gearbox, flywheel and clutch? ANd is all wiring ECU etc included?
How much do mechanics charge to get it installed and is there any post tranplant issues to be aware of?
Thanx sam, I had a look at ur 20v project and dam man that is just beyond amazing and i love ur ceratvity in ur fabrications let men know if u decided to make ur services avaliable to the public lol.
is there a step-by-step guide somewhere?
i dont know of guide sorry, but im just finishing up my 4age conversion...
as sam said, sump and gearbox fit in fine. 4ac gearbox is the exact same as 4age, no difference.
if you can see if you can find a engine with a clutch and flywheel. i maybe a bit confused at what sam said
but i know 4ac flywheel wont fit onto a 4age as 4ac has 6 flywheel bolts and 4age has 8.
Bit of a heads up too, the 4ac flywheel bolts dont fit either on the 4age flywheel so see if you can get them too.
if you cant find em toyota will have em, just have to wait a week or so.
Basically, if i can help at all by sparing the pain i had in this:
- Dont just rush in buy and engine and start straigt away
- get a list down of everthing you need and buy it before you touch a single bolt on the 4ac
- budget!!!! i cannot beleive i didnt do this, but it screwed me over. im just a casual shift worker so i ran out of money quite easily, and started spending each pay packet.
i really havent tally'd up how much i spent, but without giving an under-estimate id say youll be looking at about $2000 including buying the engine. This is if you do the work yourself tho.
if noone else does it for you i can later list out everthing i can think of that you need to buy, and others can add or tell you otherwise etc...
good luck mate
toyospares & Meridian motorsports do it drive in and out... at a cost
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