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    Default hiace gearbox conversion problem. gearbox way too small

    Just got the auto out from my 91 hiace, and noticed the manual box that i want to install is way shorter.

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    The bellhousing bolt pattern is the same, the only thing stopping it going in and working is tha fact its about half a foot too short, the mount wont line up to bolt in, and of course the driveshaft isnt gong to reach. Im stumped. the fellow who sold it to me said its from a 94 hiace 2rz (same as mine) and that it will be suitable... yeah right!!

    My best guess is it came from a short wheel base hiace and mine is a longwheel base.
    Does anybody know for sure? and if i am still able to use this box by changing that last section with one form a LWB hiace gearbox?
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    97 Hiace AWD Super Custom 1kz turbo diesel (sold)
    87 MA70 w/ 1JZ-GTE Manual Conversion GT (moss growing on roof deteriorating away but open to offers)

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    Default Re: hiace gearbox conversion problem. gearbox way too small

    all toyotas are like that ie an a340 is about 5" longer than a w5#

    you would probly just need a manual gbox xmember and a manual tailshaft but i havn't looked at one so i cant say 100%

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    Default Re: hiace gearbox conversion problem. gearbox way too small

    Ah but the gbox xmember came with the manual box and so did the tailshaft. (from the original manual hiace). Turns out they were exactly the same as my auto tailshaft and gearbox mount.


    So im totally confused to say the least.
    98 3rz-fe Hilux 4x4
    97 Hiace AWD Super Custom 1kz turbo diesel (sold)
    87 MA70 w/ 1JZ-GTE Manual Conversion GT (moss growing on roof deteriorating away but open to offers)

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    Default Re: hiace gearbox conversion problem. gearbox way too small

    you could be right Linden, im starting to think the fellow must of sent me an auto tailshaft and gearbox mount instead of a manual. Either that or its all suitable for a shortwheel base hiace.
    98 3rz-fe Hilux 4x4
    97 Hiace AWD Super Custom 1kz turbo diesel (sold)
    87 MA70 w/ 1JZ-GTE Manual Conversion GT (moss growing on roof deteriorating away but open to offers)

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    Default Re: hiace gearbox conversion problem. gearbox way too small

    could be right on the SWB thing, call him to see what model they were from.

    cheers
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    Prefer someone around the Sydney area but will travel a few hours for a good box!

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    Default Re: hiace gearbox conversion problem. gearbox way too small

    u got an auto box shaft and mount. Ive done these before and you need the manual gear bud
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    Default Re: hiace gearbox conversion problem. gearbox way too small

    top secret your a legend thanx for that info!!

    theres really not a whole lot about the hiace on these forums, good to see u and linden know a thing or two.
    98 3rz-fe Hilux 4x4
    97 Hiace AWD Super Custom 1kz turbo diesel (sold)
    87 MA70 w/ 1JZ-GTE Manual Conversion GT (moss growing on roof deteriorating away but open to offers)

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