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ah yeah... had it all in & completed by feb 2018, as I left to work in Africa for 2 years. just 0nly back 3 weeks ago... so you can imagine I'm so looking forward to getting behind the wheel again. ill do a proper update of this install now that I have time on my hands. Just to anyone thinking...

Here is a YouTube Video of the Completed Install... Checkit out if you have any questions just ask me on youtube account or on here. Trust me it was well worth doing this transplant, worked out so well.

Hi yes I used the same axles no change to any of the running gear only needed to shorten & rebalance the rear prop shaft.

So I just started to do a full service of the 4.2 FTE & auto gearbox... Timing belt with pulley, twin alto belts, fuel, oil filters & transmission filter. Note. to anyone out there servicing the auto box A442F models there is 2 types single port filter & twin port filter... I made the...

Just one or two more wires left to pull out and it should be a wiresless shell.

Nearly have it out just removing the autobox cross member as it might become handy for the install in the 70 series. alittle while later with a few F...'s & pulling it let go... I tell ye what lads, it is a heavy bit of kit, I have heavy duty springs in the 70 series... but I'm sure I will need...

Sorry, I've been alittle busy the last few weekends... but I have a lot to report here engine & box out plus FULL wiring loom. hmmm just incase I get any silly limp home mode issues, so here is a few up to date photos of this build. this 100 series got a head crash with a steel piller slap bang...

Happy to update... I have Found & have purchased a 01 amazon 4.2 FTE auto only 180,000 miles, with all my searching online all over the country & in uk for the last few months, I picked the amazon up only 4 miles from my location... currently in the process of pulling out FULL wiring loom...

just did that job last month... damp carpet on the drivers side floor, tried many of the cooling quick fixs radweld , few eggs ... the outcome was a messy smelly omelette carpet... so started with tackling the dash and quickly came to a standstill and just ripped out the ac unit & like you...

Ok here we go... went out to start the jeep today, key in glow plugs for few seconds engine started but sounded very rough.. ran for about 30 seconds & Stopped. hasn't started since 5 hours ago. Fuel is getting to the injector pump Will check tomorrow if fuel is getting to injectors (opps) if...

Ohhhhhh sweet.. I actually have 0M602 Merc engine... very low millage & runs lovely... I put an OM602 engine in the the Gwagon on my Avatar pic... great result... I came back down to earth regarding the amazon engine, hard to source, plus reading on here I do like the smooth lines on the front...

ok will keep the fingers busy typing here ... cheers

I have the same issue, when I push the 4high button or select low box .. and engage the hub locker both lights come on hub lock & 4 High light are on but its not in 4wheel drive I haven't checked underneath on the transfer box yet but it must be the diapharm part... sticking form lack...

Yeah I have the same jeep... I can send you a photo of mine, if you want... .. can I post the pic on the page ? im new here all so :whistle:

As much as I would love to put that 4 litre lexus engine in... hmmm would be sweet tune :violin: ,I have my heart set on a amazon engine & box. Im finding it a alittle hard to locate a suitable donor. keep your eyes peeled for low millage for us. this 2.4 is only a micky mouse of yoke, so prone...

Looking for advise & guidance on converting my Lj78 2.4lte auto engine... Im looking to put in the landcrusier 4.2 engine... looking to pick all your brains on this, as the 2.4 engine is just not up for the job... Can it be done & pros n cons ?