Toyota HiAce H100.I (1989-1999) Questions & Answers

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Those vans are bullet proof but wear and tear has to be taken into account. Differential, brakes, belts, clutch if manual, gearbox, but nothing internal should fail is the normal for these.

there are videos on youtube of how to do this.

Hey Jacko did you manage to fix your oil leak yourself?

Maybe get a thicker oil to subdue the noise, otherwise see a mechanic.

Hello. I don't know about the petrol engines as I have a diesel engine in my Toyota. Needless to say anything over 150000 on the clock definitely requires an inspection by an independent mechanic first for appraisal. This as part of a non binding purchase agreement before offering a price. If the sellers won't let you DON'T BUY IT! If however they do and the mechanic lays out the pro and cons or straight out says don't buy it, listen to him/her. If any problems that can be fixed let them (the independent mechanic) give an estimate so to tell the seller if you want to bargain the price to absorb the repair cost. Check registration and any history of the vehicle but the later is difficult. Timing chain or belt times before changing vary from engine to engine so ask the independent mechanic if the vehicle needs it checked. Hope I helped.

Thanks david. But I missed out. Someone snapped it up. Now I'm in remorse :( was so clean. Anyhow, I know for next time. Though, they said chains don't ever need replacing? If nothing else, I've signed up here for future ventures and it works. My first foray into online discussions. Cheers!

Rule of thumb .. Turbo Diesel .. no problem, non Turbo slow !!

Hello Vikisa. The old non turbo diesel has very bad acceleration even with no load on. But once the van is up to speed on flat ground it can do 110 km per hour comfortably, even fully loaded with high air drag extension and step ladders on the roof rack. Sits on or just above 3000 RPM which is a little noisy but fine in 5th gear (overdrive as some call it). On hills from a flat start it can be hard to get out of second gear and they struggle to get up in speed to go to third gear. So be patient as its not a speedy sedan. On the good side they never overheat (using a genuine Toyota thermostat on the radiator) and can go all day even in a heatwave with the air conditioner on full blast. Just get the timing belt changed/looked at when or before you buy one. Usually the water pump is worn out/rusty and so the timing belt support base needs changing too as they corrode thanks to the water pump rubbing away metal. $900.00 is the base plate and the belt and pulley kit is $280.00 plus fitting. Get the radiator checked too because the have to take it out anyway to get to the timing belt. Don't let them use steel putty on the base plate corrosion as its a recipe for disaster for the timing belt latter. $10000.00 FOR A NEW ENGINE INSTALLED IF THE BELT LETS GO SO ITS WORTH IT. So spending the $1900.00 will give you a bullet proof engine and change the timing belt every 80000 which cost $700.00, service regularly and check the oil once a fortnight when using the van hard. Hope I helped you out.

Sadly I wouldn't have a clue !! I would suggest a question for you favourite Toyota Dealer.

J&J Auto Parts Cheaper or Kings Spare Parts so so

Towing Capacity is about Brake:1400 and Unbrake:400

Hi Jordon,
I can't give you the measurements, but for a Hyundai van I have I bought café type curtains from Spotlight in WA, the type that have rod pockets in them, an upper (shorter) and lower section (longer) and some spring stretch wire to use instead of rods, and some eyelets to screw into the body of the van and hooks for same to screw into the wire. All items sold by Spotlight. I did across the front behind the front seats, side windows and across the rear (not on the lift up door). Worked for me and was a lot cheaper than making them or buying others. Just a thought.

I'm afraid there's no quick solution. Unless your fuel filter is outside the tank unlike newer Hiace models which have the fuel filter inside the tank. Then you have to take the fuel tank out and replace the filter.