1UZ oil filter mounting options

[Norbie]

I've run into a bit of a problem with my 1UZ Hilux project - the alloy oil filter mounting bracket thingy puts the filter in a very inconvenient position close to the chassis rail, making it impossible to fit any sort of filter there. So I purchased a relocation kit but even then clearance is very tight (see attached photos), and while I might be able to squeeze in some -10 lines and fittings I'm worried there won't be enough clearance if/when the engine moves around under power.

So I'm wondering if there are different alloy bracket thingys for the 1UZ which might move the filter to a more convenient location? I know the JZ series engines have at least two different filter locations so I'm hoping the UZ series is the same.

Any thoughts/recommendations appreciated, I'm a bit stumped at this point. Even if anyone knows of a different style of relocation kit which has the lines coming out the side, that would be OK too.

[RA35GT]

http://www.toymods.net/forums/showth...ght=1uz+filter

Would the 2uz filter mount suit you better?

[Norbie]

Thanks for that. It's hard to tell from that photo but it looks pretty similar to what I have already? I'm hoping to find one which mounts the filter closer to the block, although seeing the location of the AC compressor that may not be possible.

[Norbie]

Hmmm, found this little gem in the above thread:

http://img22.imageshack.us/my.php?im...anifold5eo.jpg

One of those would be absolutely perfect. Now who here has access to a CNC mill?

[RA35GT]

actually your right it does look the same.

its a pity cruzidas pics dont work anymore, i was pretty sure the one in the cressida was more compact and different design to the pics. I'll have a look tonight when I get home.

[RA35GT]

Lextreme have them for sale http://www.lextreme.com/oil-relocation-plate.html

[Norbie]

You, sir, are The Man.

[jzk25]

Took me a while to find this pic. It's how I did the oil filter relocation in my mates 1UZ tonner. Cut off the mount and left the end part that bolts to the block, then welded a couple of alloy fittings to it to accept hydraulic fittings.

[gianttomato]

I had one of those bad boys machined up on Christmas eve a few years back. Cost me nigh on $300 for the joy of firing up my 1UZ in the Crown.

[Cuzzo]

Also could look at Chris's thread with the 1uz into his lux. He did some funky shite to it.

[litldv8]

ive got a oil housing that points forward whereas your one points back. z125 fits perfectly. ground the spacer/crush tube back level with the chassis and turned the bolt around. filter spins on and off easily. i'll email you a photo if you pm me your address.
ill have a look for a spare if you want to swap
neil

[manny]

Steve aka cyberdiamond on www.v-eight.com had them made up locally - we use one on our track car to clear the swaybar etc and it was very well made and works very well.

http://www.v-eight.com/tech_forum/vi...ck+mount#p8597

[RA35GT]

Steve aka cyberdiamond on www.v-eight.com had them made up locally - we use one on our track car to clear the swaybar etc and it was very well made and works very well.

http://www.v-eight.com/tech_forum/vi...ck+mount#p8597

These look awesome!

[CrUZida]

http://www.bulletcars.com/parts/engi...ine-parts.html

[RA35GT]

damn, bullet have got so much (more) nice stuff to spend money on.