Recent content by mykel

Hey Adam, thanks for this! Apologies for not getting in touch earlier. I'd be quite keen to see how you did it - I'm not really a mechanically minded person so it's great to get inspiration from those who have done it before. I will give you a text once off work. @Sideshow: I couldn't seem to...

Hi folks, I've got the 1uz in the Hiace engine bay at last, however there seems to be some big clearance issues (I knew there would be, but still!). The engine has a rear sump and log headers, as per advice on squeezing these motors into Hiaces. I bought the mounts off Kelvin (gloverman) in...

Thanks Gloverman! So these pipes are no longer necessary, and I can simply plug them up with properly sized bolts - correct? Also do you know any reputable folks in Christchurch who could help out with wiring, someone who has done it before? I'm putting the motor in a Hiace. The engine I have...

Well, they're mysterious to me! I have three questions in the following: I can't seem to find any reference to these pipes anywhere on this forum, although I'm sure I've missed something ... what do the lines in the photo do? They exit low in front of the oil filter mount. See attached pics...

Hi folks, long time viewer, first time poster. Have been wanting to repower my Hiace and was lucky enough to come across this forum some time ago. Now have a good condition 1UZ in the garage, ready to go! Teedo, I've been following your conversion too. Nice to see it coming along! I tried...