Engine mounting angles

[Fastdruid]

Anyone got any opinions on how far is safe to tilt an engine/gearbox (specifically nose down)?

The engine is a Toyota/Lexus 1UZ-FE and the Gearbox a VAG 01E btw.

It'll make my life a *lot* easier if I can tilt the engine down by about 3 degrees.

[6speedmanual]

I don't think 3 degrees different from its standard installation will make much difference.

The main issue would be oil pick up but only at much bigger angles.

Peter

[stevieturbo]

Fastdruid said:

Anyone got any opinions on how far is safe to tilt an engine/gearbox (specifically nose down)?

The engine is a Toyota/Lexus 1UZ-FE and the Gearbox a VAG 01E btw.

It'll make my life a *lot* easier if I can tilt the engine down by about 3 degrees.

Well you sometimes drive down hills and that's safe. So 3deg shouldnt be a worry. Just make sure your propshaft angles dont get silly

[Fastdruid]

I figured as much but wanted to ask the opinion of those that know more!

It's a transaxle so no propshaft worries, in fact it's half shaft issues that are making me want to angle it.

Oil sump is at the front on this 1UZ-FE so oil pickup shouldn't be a problem.

[stevieturbo]

Sounds interesting...