by Zeussy on Sat, 25 Mar 2017 6:24 +0000
Just like to add my story to the list of success stories. Long time lurker, first time poster..
Firstly you guys are awesome sharing this kind of info, and taking the time to put up pics and a detailed description on how to, and even more helpful - the link to buy the motor. Not all heros wear capes, Justo's you sir are a legend!
I've had my SR5 lifted, with diff drop and UCA's over 10,000kms ago. Since it's modified Toyota didn't want anything to do with it saying it's a direct result of the modifications and blah blah blahhhh. Then tried to tell me I'd be up for over $1000 for them to repair it. Naturally after finding this thread, I told them not so politely I wouldn't be paying that and to put my car back together because I'll be down soon to pick it up.
Ordered the motor from Justo's link in the original post, ordered Tuesday lunch time, turned up Wednesday at a similar time. At a bargain price of $12.34 with free postage.
A little apprehensive to begin with, but figured I couldn't make it any worse. I removed the whole unit to make it easier to work on and solder the motor in, but you definitely don't need to as the motor is in the black plastic cover anyway. Which was a blessing in disguise as my diff oil looked like custard. Two flushes with new oil should rectify that situation.
So cheers guys for saving me $1000!