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Has anyone ever changed the Fan belts / Power steering belt on a Hiace Wagon Super Custom 2.4 Deisel Turbo-2L TE engine? I have purchased new ones from Toyota but I can't see where to loosen the assemblys' off, as there is too much in the way to see! It seems that the engine bay was designed for Japanese mechanics only - due to their smaller nimble hands, maybe? You should see where they've situated the adjuster for the compressor belt! If this is what working on the engine is like, God help me when I get down to fitting the dreaded Cam Belt. Ive heard nasty stories about the Crank shaft Pulley coming off in pieces rather than intact; that's if it comes off at all . . . but, I digress. Any advice on the former would be much appreciated.
Keep on truckin!
Tony Knight
- (#11997) Tony Knight, 7 Jul 04 07:38

Hi Tony,

I have a 2.8 Super custom and think of changing the power steering belt. Sorry I can't offer any direct advice on the other belts but you might want to put your question on the Yahoo Hiace board at

http://au.groups.yahoo.com/group/HiaceSuperCustomWagons

I needed to get to the Aircon compressor the other day which looks impossible. However much greater engine bay access is possible if you remove the drivers seat (only 5 bolts) then remove the panel under it. which is again about 5 bolts. Shouldn't take more than 10 minutes to get out. Anyway once removed there is a massive improvement in access to the engine and belts.

How much where the belts ?

Jason

- (#11997) Jason Bamford, 12 Jul 04 02:45

Sirs,
Have bought Toyota 3L deisel engine motor (automatic transmission gear), Found two electric plugs comming out from gear box, I dont know how to connect, Kindly advise.
Thanks & Best regards.

- (#11997) Magdy Gabr, 17 Aug 04 11:14

We'd need to know the year and application of the tranny, plus the location of the plugs- could be inhibitor, shift solenoids o/d solenoid, pressure control valve, temperature sensor...

Email a pic if you want.

- (#11997) David Miller, 17 Aug 04 14:27