Wanted: Hiace engine

**svs** · 2nd March 2007, 09:37

Van engine lunched itself on the way back from Paeroa. Just after I'd got all the bodywork and new tyres sorted

anyone have a hiace engine 2.4L petrol?

will also consider 2.8 or 3.0 diesel.

either that or is anyone want to make me an offer on a 1990 LWB Hiace? No motor, but everything else in good condition.

**Ivan** · 2nd March 2007, 10:24

Oh no that sucks

Ill keep an eye out around Featherston for you for a engine.
Been driving to hard aye.

**bistard** · 2nd March 2007, 10:40

Have you tried NZ car parts in Porrirua,they have a huge range of engines
You might struggle,as courier drives tendto snap them up & the 2.4 petrol is a NZ model,not available in Japan
Let me know how you get on!!
Has someone told you what has happened to the motor,is it rebuildable??

**svs** · 2nd March 2007, 10:57

Motor is toasted. It has broken the crank gear which drives the chain
possibility can fix but motor out strip down to see wots going on inside but
could be up for 2 to 3k to repair only. Probably easier to get a new motor.

I know they're hard to get hold of - tried the obvious places so far without any luck.

**bistard** · 2nd March 2007, 11:01

Have you looked down the road of a repower with a more common motor,you should PM Motu & get his opinion

**Guitana** · 2nd March 2007, 11:13

I can sell ya a good Hilux for $6500 V6 engine great for towing has to make way for the new Ducati!!!!!!

**Skunk** · 2nd March 2007, 11:17

Try Toyota Commercial Dismantlers in Taita.

**crazybigal** · 2nd March 2007, 11:24

go to turners damaged auctions on mondays and thursdays

**Motu** · 2nd March 2007, 11:32

Takes a bit to stuff one of those motors...but I've seen them do that,the crank pulley would of been loose for some time.We did one a few years ago,shit of a job because you have to pull the engine out.It was a taxi too,so shit of a customer as well....they want it tomorrow and always complain about the price and whatever else they can find.

**Guitana** · 2nd March 2007, 12:02

Originally Posted by Motu

Takes a bit to stuff one of those motors...but I've seen them do that,the crank pulley would of been loose for some time.We did one a few years ago,shit of a job because you have to pull the engine out.It was a taxi too,so shit of a customer as well....they want it tomorrow and always complain about the price and whatever else they can find.

Fucken customers and their constant complaining sometimes you just want to shoot the next fucker that moans about the price!! But apparently it's bad for buisness!!!

**svs** · 2nd March 2007, 12:05

Originally Posted by Motu

Takes a bit to stuff one of those motors...but I've seen them do that,the crank pulley would of been loose for some time.We did one a few years ago,shit of a job because you have to pull the engine out.It was a taxi too,so shit of a customer as well....they want it tomorrow and always complain about the price and whatever else they can find.

yeah. i think a previous owner had done a bit of a bodge job. pulley was tack welded to bolt so it didn't come loose - hence terminal failure. only found that out when picked pulley out engine tray and bolt was still attached.

**Jonny Rotten** · 2nd March 2007, 12:26

my mate has a hiace van that the body is fucked on....motor needs head gasket done tho....it was reconditioned awhile back but then the gasket blew....its a 4wd desiel tho.....let me know if your interested in the motor...not sure how much it would be to fix the gasket

**svs** · 2nd March 2007, 12:36

Originally Posted by Guitana

I can sell ya a good Hilux for $6500 V6 engine great for towing has to make way for the new Ducati!!!!!!

Thanks for the offer but really need a van for bikes + gear. works so much better than trailer.

Originally Posted by Jonny Rotten

my mate has a hiace van that the body is fucked on....motor needs head gasket done tho....it was reconditioned awhile back but then the gasket blew....its a 4wd desiel tho.....let me know if your interested in the motor...not sure how much it would be to fix the gasket

thanks. PM sent