I've had the 2WD version of this car in Australia for almost 15 years and I love it. I got a Tesla Model 3 a couple of yeara ago but end up giving it to my mother recently and I'm using the van as daily driver again.
Hey Nathan, love the videos and tips. I just got my similar Hiace today going through all your videos and practically going to slowly copy a lot of what you've done to your van to mine. you're a goldmine of info. you're a legend.
I relate to the connection you have with your van! I've felt like that with a few cars, especially my Tacoma. Someone hit my tacoma and totaled it which led me to the HiAce! Very glad it did
The only underbody coating I use is NH oil, fluid film, or woolwax. That rubber stuff can destroy the frame because it can't breathe, also the oil lubricates things, and penetrates. I live in northern New England where the roads are covered in salt half the year
Hey Nathan! Great vid mate, love your vids! Glad to see you’re still loving your beautiful Hiace - I laughed when you talked about just admiring your van because I do the same! I just love looking at that thing - super unique. Your Hiace sounds very throaty - is that a stock exhaust? Does it have a catalytic converter? Also…would you consider doing an EGR delete on your van? I have mixed feelings about doing it, although many swear by it. And last question…do you still drive with the O/D off below 60-70? I have been since watching your vid on that. Thanks again mate, and sorry for all the questions!
Hi thanks allot. Stock exhaust no cat. Stainless screw on downpipe tip. Not doing an egr delete and here's why. Engine runs cooler with egr. People will argue otherwise like I once did until I found out what I didn't know. It's 25 years old and runs fine. If it gets blocked up at 30 years, I'll just clean it up and put new gaskets on and drive it for another 30 years. I drove with od on. Only comes off if I need it locked in 3rd for heavy or long hills under 80kph.
I’ve owned my 98 super custom for a year now and I’ve only got two slight annoyances one is fuel economy is very average I wish I could switch between 2wd and 4wd and the second is a shaky idle I’ve changed the rear engine mount and that made a slight difference but I have a feeling I need to do the front two or get a tune other then that it’s nice to own such a unique and capable van that suits my lifestyle
The foam deteriorated because of age, my middle seat turned into foam powder, and my rear is on it's way out. Lucky my front seats are in good shape. All the foam in the ac vents is gone now also. Nothing made of foam with last 25+ years.
I'm assuming as much, same engine so the ecu would just need to be swapped over so it knows it has more gears. Maybe some wiring connectors so the dash lights work, although might be plug and play.
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RATTLES 1:18
GEARS 1:46
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REGRET TOWBAR 6:56
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APOLOGIES FOR BAD VIDEO QUALITY 18:01
DRIVING FOOTAGE 18:59
I've had the 2WD version of this car in Australia for almost 15 years and I love it. I got a Tesla Model 3 a couple of yeara ago but end up giving it to my mother recently and I'm using the van as daily driver again.
Hey Nathan, love the videos and tips. I just got my similar Hiace today going through all your videos and practically going to slowly copy a lot of what you've done to your van to mine. you're a goldmine of info. you're a legend.
Thanks and congratulations on the van!
I relate to the connection you have with your van! I've felt like that with a few cars, especially my Tacoma. Someone hit my tacoma and totaled it which led me to the HiAce! Very glad it did
Gear spacing relates to the need to remain drivable when fully loaded, per button on when empty is a great solution 👍
The only underbody coating I use is NH oil, fluid film, or woolwax. That rubber stuff can destroy the frame because it can't breathe, also the oil lubricates things, and penetrates. I live in northern New England where the roads are covered in salt half the year
I agree about the rubberised coatings, the one I used isn't rubberised.
Hey Nathan! Great vid mate, love your vids! Glad to see you’re still loving your beautiful Hiace - I laughed when you talked about just admiring your van because I do the same! I just love looking at that thing - super unique. Your Hiace sounds very throaty - is that a stock exhaust? Does it have a catalytic converter? Also…would you consider doing an EGR delete on your van? I have mixed feelings about doing it, although many swear by it. And last question…do you still drive with the O/D off below 60-70? I have been since watching your vid on that. Thanks again mate, and sorry for all the questions!
Hi thanks allot.
Stock exhaust no cat. Stainless screw on downpipe tip.
Not doing an egr delete and here's why. Engine runs cooler with egr. People will argue otherwise like I once did until I found out what I didn't know. It's 25 years old and runs fine. If it gets blocked up at 30 years, I'll just clean it up and put new gaskets on and drive it for another 30 years.
I drove with od on. Only comes off if I need it locked in 3rd for heavy or long hills under 80kph.
I’ve owned my 98 super custom for a year now and I’ve only got two slight annoyances one is fuel economy is very average I wish I could switch between 2wd and 4wd and the second is a shaky idle I’ve changed the rear engine mount and that made a slight difference but I have a feeling I need to do the front two or get a tune other then that it’s nice to own such a unique and capable van that suits my lifestyle
I have to do my front mounts too, I think allot of the rattles come from excessive vibration.
The foam deteriorated because of age, my middle seat turned into foam powder, and my rear is on it's way out. Lucky my front seats are in good shape. All the foam in the ac vents is gone now also. Nothing made of foam with last 25+ years.
Thank you for all the details! Realistically what kind of gas mileage do you get?
Thanks
Two years already! Wow. If you were to swap the transmission for a 5 speed one like you mentioned, what else needs to be changed? The ECU?
I'm assuming as much, same engine so the ecu would just need to be swapped over so it knows it has more gears. Maybe some wiring connectors so the dash lights work, although might be plug and play.
How much price???
I want too buy this car
fuel its a 25 year old van what did you expect and as you said the gear box is not eco
What sized tires are these?
215/75R15
i get 500-550klm out of mine. just driving around
What are the biggest tires you could fit on this?
215/75R15 standard 4wd height. 235/75R15 2 inch lift
Mine feels more powerful with the ect off, because the torque converter locks up sooner.
Damn dude. Whats up with the constant clicking and clunking?
My camera sucked sorry.
Hold on! Did you purchase a Land Cruiser or a Hiace? Come on. I mean really...