Wanted: Hiace engine

[svs]

should be the same. i still can't find one though.

[cheese]

How much for the van?

[dickytoo]

How much for the van?

wot he said.

[svs]

Well i just spent a grand on getting the rust fixed (round windscreen and door pillar - common problem on hiace's.) That should be good for another few years. Got 2 brand new tyres on (goodyear i think), only done the trip to paeroa and most of the way back.
as for the rest it's in good nick. inside is tidy as it was a LWB minibus, never been a trade van. there's a slight dent at the bottom of the drivers door.

as i said above - what you reckon it's worth without engine? $1500?

[bistard]

Nah,dont sell the body,something will come up!!
Put one of those Lexus V8s in it,I know some of the japanese ambos come standard with them,that would be cool!!

[svs]

thought about it. engine is easy enough, about $1000, but then you need ecu loom, mate to gear box, engine mounts etc. works about about $10k all up. I know someone who's done it, it's quite a bit of work. it might be fun though

[cheese]

A supra motor will fit straight in..... 3l V6!!!!!!!

[svs]

like this one?

[bistard]

like this one?

Go on Phil,do it,tell me how easy it is,how much it cost & then I will do it to my Hiace
Go On!!!

[svs]

well I've got a new engine - in fact a whole new van, 2.0l 5spd SWB.

the body is rusty as, so i'm ripping the engine and gearbox out of it and putting it in my old van.

the upshot if this is that I'll have a bundle of spare parts for the hiace. not going to hang around log - I'll sell what I can, then the rest is going to the skip.

some good bits are: 2 sliding doors and rear door, bumper, lights etc., interior (although i might replace some bits on my van if these are better).

PM me if you need any bits and I'll see what i've got......