Hello 
I'm squatting this section as there isn't one dedicated to the Hiace, mechanically it's closer to the 1995+ Hilux/Tacoma/4runner/T100 but wasn't seeing myself squatting the dedicated section of one of those models and my Hiace is "95-older"
But if someone has a better suggestion to where my thread should go I'm all ears!
I found this Hiace in Switzerland, it's a 1992 model built in 12/91.
It's a cabover design so a very good usage of space.
It's a 4th generation Hiace (1989-2004, but in Europe they were replaced by the Granvia from 1996).
It's a petrol and 4wd (part-time with low range + rear LSD), as far as I know this combination is Swiss only and wasn't available anywhere else.
Engine is the 2RZ-E, you may think that you know this engine in the US... but no, in the US you used to have the 2RZ-FE in the 2WD Tacoma (and worldwide in the Hilux). This engine is the SOHC version of the 2RZ and was only installed in the Hiace (my guess is that the DOHC head wasn't fitting under the seats but also has the advantage of more low end torque).
It's not a fast vehicle by any means but it's a lot better then the diesel version we have available in Europe (that are fitted with the NA 2L developing 75ch...).
It spent the 30 first years of its life in a a dry and heated fire station, serviced once a year at the Toyota dealer... and wasn't used a lot.
Mechanic component are very similar to other Toyota trucks on the 90's.
G52 gearbox, transfer case, clutch, U-joints, 8" diff, wheel bearing, etc. are the same PN than in a Hilux or 4runner.
Obviously in the front setup you can expect some more specific parts...
In a bonus it's a provided with its motopump and 250L watertank!
In exactly one week I will go to Switzerland to pick it up from the garage, trailer it back to France, and pay a visit to French custom... Then I will finally be able to drive it in France and start working on it!
Oh and BTW, the blue lights work
I'm squatting this section as there isn't one dedicated to the Hiace, mechanically it's closer to the 1995+ Hilux/Tacoma/4runner/T100 but wasn't seeing myself squatting the dedicated section of one of those models and my Hiace is "95-older"
But if someone has a better suggestion to where my thread should go I'm all ears!
I found this Hiace in Switzerland, it's a 1992 model built in 12/91.
It's a cabover design so a very good usage of space.
It's a 4th generation Hiace (1989-2004, but in Europe they were replaced by the Granvia from 1996).
It's a petrol and 4wd (part-time with low range + rear LSD), as far as I know this combination is Swiss only and wasn't available anywhere else.
Engine is the 2RZ-E, you may think that you know this engine in the US... but no, in the US you used to have the 2RZ-FE in the 2WD Tacoma (and worldwide in the Hilux). This engine is the SOHC version of the 2RZ and was only installed in the Hiace (my guess is that the DOHC head wasn't fitting under the seats but also has the advantage of more low end torque).
It's not a fast vehicle by any means but it's a lot better then the diesel version we have available in Europe (that are fitted with the NA 2L developing 75ch...).
It spent the 30 first years of its life in a a dry and heated fire station, serviced once a year at the Toyota dealer... and wasn't used a lot.
Mechanic component are very similar to other Toyota trucks on the 90's.
G52 gearbox, transfer case, clutch, U-joints, 8" diff, wheel bearing, etc. are the same PN than in a Hilux or 4runner.
Obviously in the front setup you can expect some more specific parts...
In a bonus it's a provided with its motopump and 250L watertank!
In exactly one week I will go to Switzerland to pick it up from the garage, trailer it back to France, and pay a visit to French custom... Then I will finally be able to drive it in France and start working on it!
Oh and BTW, the blue lights work
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