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I often rely on TH-cam how-to videos for help with tasks, and they are only there because someone took the time to create the content. I figure this is my way of giving back! I will try to stick to three areas though- random how-to's, some motorbike related videos, and some projects from my 1.5 x 1.8m garden shed. If you have subscribed, thank you! And if not- it's not too late!
How to replace Toyota Hiace alternator 2RZE 2.4 petrol Toyota
Step by step guide to replacing the alternator in a Hiace with the 2.4 petrol 2RZE motor.
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How to replace Toyota Hiace upper control arms
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This is the process I followed to replace the upper control arms on a 2001 Toyota Hiace. I hope it helps you with your own project!
The trick! 2.4 Hiace belt removal for alternator & water pump 2rze
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Don’t remove your power steering pump! This is the method to remove the alternator/ water pump belt on a 2.4 petrol 2rze Toyota Hiace where the belt is trapped behind the power steering pump bracket. Sorry this isn’t up to my preferred standard for videos, but I’m time poor and had been meaning to do this for a while. Any questions fire away and I’ll try to answer them!
DIY lower control arm replacement | Toyota Hiace 1999-2004
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A quick run through of how to replace the lower control arm on the '100 series' Hiaces. I'm in the process of doing the upper control arms & making the video to go with it, so if there isn't a link up here yet, check back soon! I didn't mention specific values for the camber adjustment bolt, and haven't found exact numbers yet. The general torque value for these types of bolts seems to be betwe...
Adventure bike luggage: How to make sturdy pannier racks!
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In this video, I show you how I made a custom luggage rack for my motorcycle. We'll cover the materials needed, approximate measurements, and assembly process to ensure a sturdy and practical addition to your bike. Most importantly, I let you know about the mistakes I made & how you can improve on my attempt. Hope you enjoy the video! th-cam.com/channels/cmK0FrLew312gSPnWC07xA.html
How to replace Toyota Hiace fuel filter the easy way!| 2.4 petrol 2RZE manual | DIY
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Procedure to replace the fuel filter on a 2.4 petrol Hiace WITHOUT removing the starter motor! This is on a manual so if you know it works for an automatic too, please comment to help other viewers! Thanks for watching & please consider subscribing if this video helped you! th-cam.com/channels/cmK0FrLew312gSPnWC07xA.html
How to upgrade or replace headlight globes | Toyota Hiace | Easy!
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Toyota Hiace Sump Gasket Repair | 2RZE 2.4 petrol motor | No more oil on the driveway!
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Nissan Dualis spark plug or coil replacement | J10 2.0 petrol
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Toyota Hiace water pump replacement | 2.4 petrol 2RZ-E | How to diy
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How to replace vehicle door handle or lock | Toyota Hiace
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How to replace Hiace air filter 2.4 petrol 2rze rzh113r
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How to replace Hiace air filter 2.4 petrol 2rze rzh113r
Sand-sational Adventure: BMW R1200GS and V-Strom 650 - ADV Bike Thrills on the Sandy Border Track!
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Sand-sational Adventure: BMW R1200GS and V-Strom 650 - ADV Bike Thrills on the Sandy Border Track!
Adventure bike luggage idea that works for me | Fitting a soft pannier as a top box!
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Adventure bike luggage idea that works for me | Fitting a soft pannier as a top box!
How to pop a motorcycle tyre off the bead with two levers
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How to pop a motorcycle tyre off the bead with two levers
Too easy to not do! Suzuki V- Strom & SV 650 valve check instructional how to
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Too easy to not do! Suzuki V- Strom & SV 650 valve check instructional how to
Low cost DIY motorcycle windshield- improved how to video!
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Low cost DIY motorcycle windshield- improved how to video!
Destruction! Dropping an exhaust valve at 110kph | Yamaha XT 225
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Destruction! Dropping an exhaust valve at 110kph | Yamaha XT 225
Nissan Dualis window regulator replacement
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Epic Off-Road Showdown: Lightweight ADV Bike vs. Wild Flinders Ranges Terrain with a Pillion!
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Epic Off-Road Showdown: Lightweight ADV Bike vs. Wild Flinders Ranges Terrain with a Pillion!
Yamaha XT225 starter motor oil leak repair
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Yamaha XT225 starter motor oil leak repair
Thanks for your video I'm finding it harder and harder to find videos to fix my hiace I recently had to change my harmonic pully and radiator and would have been great for a video like this ad I found out all the issues while I was doing it. Oh and for any haters who say get a mechanic to do it the cost of maintenance now would be more than van worth if I had to pay someone.
Cheers for comment, I appreciate it! I’m hoping to do the radiator as a preventative maintenance job before the end of the year, as we’re heading off on a lap of Aus next year. If I get the time to do it, I’ll make a video documenting the process. From what I’ve seen so far, it’s a bit of a pain!
How about a rocker arm with simple adjustment or hydraulic lifters, Removing the cams for adjustments REALLY ??? NO SALE
I’m no engineer but I’d imagine less moving parts increases reliability. Certainly fits with the experience most people have with V-Stroms, plenty with over 100,000 kms no major repairs or valve shim adjustments needed.
Thank you very much for the video you made so much easier
No problems, thanks!
Well done vid, especially the camera angles.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thanks for the video.. but my van is riding low now. Any thoughts on how to reset? One thought is when I loosened the nuts on the new controll arm it didn't spin like yours it was tight but did move . Is it meant to spin and be loos like yours?
Hey Gnarly, loosening off those bushes won't impact the ride height, the point of doing it is so they get tightened up when the van is close to normal ride height. This is so that as the van sits on the road, the bushes are not already being stressed, and then torn when the suspension needs them to flex even further as you hit bumps and things like that. I'd suggest your torsion bars are the issue, double check your measurements on the adjuster are the same as pre-teardown. If they are, it's possible the bars have accidentally been re-indexed. If there's room left to adjust them further, tighten the adjuster again (with front wheels off the ground), lower the van, recheck height. If there's no room left to adjust them further, the bar/s will need to be disconnected again, spline rotated and refitted into the socket which bolts onto the upper control arm. This will give you room to adjust them higher. Hope this helps!
LOL @ easy way! If the bracket is installed the other way around, which it is in a few other rzh103r's I've seen, it has to be removed entirely to get the filter out, meaning it's a double fiddly job of getting everything in finger tight then trying to get angles to tighten everything almost blind, without losing O rings/bolts or washers, reinstallation starts with the bracket ( mount to block and tighten around filter) otherwise you cannot fully tighten the filter.. be prepared, and double check your mounting bracket orientation before disconnecting fuel lines!
Wow, that’s an unfortunate find! Did it look like it could be reinstalled the other way around at all?
@@whoshrunkmyshed3786 the bracket can be installed "upside down", but from below there not much chance of getting the top nut in or out directly under manifold. Possibly if ex-fleet the servicing was manifold off , thus, the bracket would be reinstalled "upside down" from our bottom orientation where the loosening nut is facing up not down. I've seen both ways, and The last one I did the top nut wasn't even there so could remove easy. but yeah, it seems it could be easy to go in, remove all the fuel lines then realize it's not possible to release the filter without removal of manifold, Good video nonetheless mate, I bet its helping lots of frustrated Hiace users as I've seen in forums people have trouble even finding it!
good video straight to the point
Appreciate your feedback!
Is it the same for the DL1000 or are there any changes?
Hey Mike, I’m not sure on that one. The concept is the same, but the 1000 might have a slightly different layout when it comes to which bolts need removing to access the valves. This forum here seems to have some quality discussion, although the write up I hope you’ll find doesn’t specify whether it is for the 1000 or the 650. www.advrider.com/f/threads/dl1000-valve-adjustment-how-long-is-the-procedure.155986/
How do u remove the gasket cover
Which gasket are you referring to? If you mean the valve cover gasket, I haven’t had to do that on this car yet. The main gasket removed in this video is the intake manifold gasket, which is accessible after removing the intake manifold as described in the video.
Is it possible to remove the oil pan without removing the oil pickup tube?
I’ve read about people lifting the engine up a bit, and placing blocks of wood to hold it up. I imagine an engine mount (or multiple) would need to be undone to allow enough movement, but I could be wrong. With out lifting the engine up, or removing the oil pickup, there is not enough room to remove the sump entirely.
Is the a difference in sizes between 4wd and 2wd as ive got one fitted it all up and now my wheel hits it and ideas it all looks the same just wondering it was as simple and one haveing a bigger ball joint
I’m not too sure there, it’s the part listed for a 2wd van & I haven’t had any issues with wheel clearance. I don’t imagine it would cause rubbing, but is the shaft for the two main bolts the right way around, not spun 180 degrees?
Ive checked that. maybe the parts store has just givin me rong part
Just checked the clearance on my van, and there’s approximately 12 or so mm of clearance between the wheel and the closest part of the ball joint, as the car sits naturally. I suspect that would get closer with downward travel, but it certainly doesn’t bind up at all.
That's a great tutorial, thanks mate. I've done this job on the same model van and oh boy, those inner bolts are a pain for sure.
Cheers! Yep, difficult without the right tools!
I have also a Hiace 4WD 2.4 4WD, a little bit older (1992), but it looks similar. Thank you very much for this helpful Videos and please dont stop :-)
Thanks! I’m sure that 4wd comes in handy too. I’ve got a few more videos planned, provided time allows, to get the van ready for a lap of Australia. Radiator, LSD, engine and gearbox mounts etc.
Well handy thanks buddy 👍
No problems, thanks for the comment!
Part number? JP parts dosent index the fuel filter for thr 2RZE for some reason
Ryco Z440 or equivalent in another brand, that’s for the filter with multiple spots to fit the hose. Would be my suggestion.
Fantastic man....exactly what I was chasing, am goin on to your others....subbed obviously, but wanted to say thanks for the clear concise, step by step solution, and awesome edits with on point camera indication.
Gee, what a review! Thanks! I try to make my videos reflect what I’m looking for myself when checking out how to do things. Straight to the point, including as much relevant information as possible, include both disassembly and reassembly, clear shots etc. Although I’m definitely still learning and don’t always hit those targets! I’m glad the video helped you out 🙂
Good Vid bud, Thanks and Cheers
Thanks 👍
hi i have a 1983 hiace van someone put leds in the headlights they are very dull of a night do you have a link to the new ones you fitted great video
Gday, I fitted Narva H4 bulbs that were somewhere in the plus 100 to plus 150 range. H4 globes are very common, so any good auto parts store should have an upgrade option for you. In regards to the LED’s- most people don’t realise that (depending on where you live) they are not approved for road use, so could result in being defected. Vehicles with factory fitted LED lights are excluded because the have automatic dipping sensors to avoid blinding other motorists.
This is great! Do you know what the little orange clips are called (@2.11)? Mine has broken which means the inside door lock metal lever doesnt lock into place - i have tried a few different types of clips but they all seem to be slightly different to what is normally in place
Thanks for the comment 😊 few different names for them, you might find them under rod clip or linkage clip or lock rod clips.
Also have a look at the Nice Products catalogue online, try the names suggested + cam clips too.
Thanks bro for the insight into where the filter is and the socket sizes needed. Greatly appreciate it.
No problems! Thanks 😊
Saving my life here
Good to hear! Thanks for the comment.
Top job , especially using stick welding , good planning , well thought through project .
Thanks! I’m actually halfway through a trip now, 2-up, loaded with gear. The racks are holding up well! My chain on the other hand… definitely overdue for replacement 🫠
I would try that if I lived next door to a motorcycle mechanic who could rescue me after I butchered my vstrom. 😂 I watch these videos just to understand how things work and to get a peek under the hood. But I don’t have the self confidence to try it myself. Maybe when I retire and have the time to learn. Hopefully this video will still be here for me. For now I barely find the time to ride let alone repair. I leave it to the pros.
Always good to learn things! I got kind of lucky- my first car needed a new head gasket, and I couldn’t afford a mechanic or to replace the car at that stage. The lucky part is that it was a push rod type engine, which makes replacing a head gasket much easier. I worked methodically, labelled parts in the order they came out, and ended up being successful in the repair. I think if I hadn’t experienced success working on mechanical things early on, I’d be less likely to give things a go. I’m certainly no mechanic, but I’ve since had success through jobs including gearbox rebuilds, water pump replacements, timing chain replacements etc. I don’t intend on removing these videos so I hope you do return one day to have a go!
ah dang this is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
Great to hear! Thanks for the comment :)
War year model is this please
This was done with a 2001 with 2rze motor, manual transmission, should be the same procedure with models from 1999-2004 using the 2rze & manual transmission if my information is accurate.
Good tip about fuel cap, I just got my hiace and have to put a peg under the lever to keep the cable stretched enough to open the fuel cap door, fair to say it was a lot easier with my old 86, just lift the tab behind the drivers seat and there is was!
Thanks for the response!
Thank you for the video really helpful ❤️
No worries, glad it was useful!
How did you remove the bolt underneath the throttle body somethings in the way of my bolt so i can get to it
Can you describe what is in the way? After removing the air intake hose, all throttle body bolts are accessible. Removing these, you can then move the throttle body out of the way to access the bolt at the back. It’s been a while since I did this job, if you can provide more information I can try to help.
Oh nah my mate found the bolt i wad looking at the wrong bolt
Thanks for the help tho appreciate it 🙏
Amazing, I will be making one for my drz400 and your video was really inspirational. Thanks mate:)
Awesome, good luck!
This video helped alot thanks
Thanks for the comment, I’m glad the video was useful for you!
Did you have to drill out the rivets?
Yeah, the rivets are drilled out and replaced. I made this video early in my content creation timeline, and failed to show that part very well.
Hi sir if you cand send 2rz-e toyota hiace engine speedometer giyarweel potos
I wanted to change the spark plugs. I'm a tradesman but don't know cars. This video did help me a lot because I don't know the engine well, as a mechanic would. The video lets you down at the end of the part that shows you how to get the spark plugs out. As soon as the intake manifold was off the voice says, "Its all pretty straight forward from there...." I was not by a long shot! This is supposed to be a video for newbies who don't know much. There was no mention of extra long sockets, necessary for spark plugs. Even though I bought the right size socket for this particular spark plug, the external diameter of it was too fat to fit down the hole where the plug was! Two tool warehouses later I got my 14mm socket that had an external diameter of 20mm. Any bigger and it wouldn't fit down the damn hole. I found and bought the right socket after two car trips in my Dads car. I am just saying that people who do this all the time assume too much when they make videos like this. Still, it did save me $280 that a mechanic in Windsor quoted me. So thanks, after all that.
Hey David, thanks for the comment- I’m glad the video helped. I do try to put as much information into my videos as I can, but I didn’t show the coil and spark plug removal because I had actually done the job a few days earlier on the side of the road, four hours from home on a very hot day. The car began running very poorly, and I had a suspicion it was either the plugs or coils. I did it with a very basic set of tools purchased at a small store in the town, so I suppose I just got very lucky that they were the right ones. I think TH-cam provides me with features to edit videos that have already been published, so I’ll add in more info if I can.
I did the main crankshaft seal today,, it can be done from the top without removing radiator,,, once i remove fan shroud and fan i had just enough foom to fit rattle gun and 19mm socket to remove harmonic balance,,, also no pully required, the harmonic balancer just slides right off 👍👍👍
Wow, great job! That’s excellent to know too, my van has 328,000 kms on it so I’m sure it will need a new crankshaft seal sooner or later!
My oĺ girl has just clocked over 621,000 k's,, it is the original engine in her and continues to run fine,,, i was advised to use a genuine Toyota Seal which cost me $29:95
@@silowe1 I hope I can get a similar lifespan from my van's engine!
Please I need one favour for me If u send one vedio 2rz-e engine speedometer gearweel changing
Hello! I haven’t had to fix my Speedo, so I don’t have a video for that yet! I’m going to make a clutch master cylinder replacement video, and that starts with removing the dash cluster. I’m assuming what you need is in the dash?
Hello sir how are you
Thanks so much 🙏
No worries, thanks for the comment!
An excellent project, well done! In my experience, when using a hand-pump pipe bended like the one pictured on your bench, it helps to fill the tubes being bent with sand, and duct tape the ends to keep the sand in the tube while bending. This greatly diminishes the tendency for the tube to crease or kink.
Thanks for the tip! Will give it a go
Yep ,sand was how it was done before bending kit was available , there will be a how to video on here somewhere .
Nice job. You didn't mention the total cost of materials though.
Thanks! Cost was in the original script but I cut it to shorten the video. Here's the breakdown: 8 x 90 degree bends $21.36 4 x tee pieces $25.20 2 x 45 degree bends $4.02 Shipping of bends $11.80 6.5m length of 15nb steel pipe $23 2m length of 25mm x 5mm flat bar $14 Total cost for above items $99.38. Add my time, and consumables I already had such as welding rods, paint, grinding discs etc. I had leftover pipe and flat bar, so I might have a go at making a new bash plate with it as the one it came with is terrible!
Hi, i was wondering if you know will the radiator come out from the top,,, ive done a front main seal behind the harmonic balancer and im assuming the radiator ect ect will have to be removed to give me access to replace the main seal,,, t.i.a. simon
Hi Simon, I haven't replaced the radiator on my Hiace before, but I plan to do it before the end of the year in time for a 12 month trip. From what I have seen and heard so far, it only comes out from underneath. I've been wrong before though. The main piece of advice I remember being told about doing the radiator is to place some cardboard either side of the new radiator while installing to protect the cooling fins, as it needs to pass a number of things that could bend the fins during install. 'Oliver the mechanic' seems to have a video of the process if you haven't already seen it!
To add, while it would probably make the job easier once out, I think you could probably do that job without removing the radiator. As you can see in my video above, the fan and viscous hub can be separated and comes out the top which makes a fair bit of room.
Thanks for that,, yes i watched one clip of a guy doing it from the bottom and although he had a hoist (which i dont) it was still a mission,,, he had to disconnect the steering and move 5he rack back and also the front sway bar,,, in the comment thread a couple of guys said it could've been done from the top, ,, time will tell hey,, ill let you know how i go with it :-)
@@silowe1 Yes, please let me know! Good luck!
Why didn't use you lexan instead?
The sheets of acrylic were offcuts marked down very cheap, it doesn’t go cloudy & is harder to scratch than lexan. There are some aftermarket windshield makers who use acrylic too. I haven’t had any issues with cracking. Might give the lexan a go though next time I make one just to see what it’s like to work with 🙂
@@whoshrunkmyshed3786 thank you
Great video! I’m not too concerned about the valve clearances but I learned a lot on how to take the bike apart! Thanks!!
No problems, it gets easier every time you take apart something new!
Thanks for the info man. 1998 Hi-Ace (2RZ-FE) overheated on the M4, enough for the grease on the engine to smoke and bellow into the cabin, and for the plastic stiffeners on the spark plug lead assemblies to completely melt into the spark plug wells. Did a full service, replaced all the hoses, thermostat and ECT sensor. Idled a bit low but was okay for a couple of months. Today it started to overheat again, but I was able to catch it early before it pegged the gauge. Zero coolant in the radiator despite topping it up in the morning - no visible leaks from any hoses, but as the engine gets up to temperature there's a very significant leak below the area near the fan fluid coupling - Could it be the water pump / gasket? Edit: The local spares place has it in stock for under $100 with gasket... Not exactly how I wanted to spend a weekend, but it might be worth doing anyway since it's passed 500,000km.
It definitely could be the pump leaking, especially if you can see the fluid is coming from there. Is the oil milky at all? I would be a little concerned about a crack in the head causing coolant to leak either into the cylinders, the exhaust, or straight out of the block. If you’re happy to give it a go yourself though, it would be worth swapping it out to at least cross it off the list. On another note, I am looking into an engine guard to hopefully help detect any overheating issues before they cause too much damage- might be of interest to you too? Thanks for leaving a comment, I appreciate it!
@@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Oil isn't Milky thank God! First thing I thought was head gasket or warped/cracked head... I really hope not, can't afford to both repair my car /and/ shop at Woolies these days. Guess we'll try the cheapest fix first eh? Might look into the engine guard, thanks for the suggestion!
@@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Took me a good 12 hours to complete this repair across two Sunday afternoons for my 98 Hi-Ace. 0/10 would not attempt again. You can't get the alternator belt off without first removing the power steering pump, it's easier to just leave it in. Couldn't get the AC compressor bracket back in without removing the drivers side tyre to align one of the bolts - Now I understand why there aren't many people detailing this repair, nobody wants to think about it ever again!
Great work getting your hands dirty! Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the power steering pump bracket doesn’t need to be removed- it does look that way though! I thought the same for a long time. The very bottom bolt on that bracket goes through the bracket, then a large spacer, then into the block. Rust/dirt/grease covers up the join and it looks like one piece, but with that one bolt removed, the spacer can be knocked out, and the belt manoeuvre through the gap! Absolute pain to reinstate the spacer and line it all up, but I have picked up a couple tricks to it. I’ll make a video next time I replace it. Does it seem that replacing the water pump has fixed your issues? I hope it has!
@@whoshrunkmyshed3786 Damn it! I honestly searched for information about changing that belt, and everyone said that the pump needs to come off! I've kept one in the van along with my tools and a jack just in case it breaks on me lol. Seems like it fixed the issue, drove ~100km to work and back and no bright green pool of coolant or overheating... Heater is warm but not scalding - Thanks for your help!
Sobrang galing mo insan. Panu mo kinabit yan insan?😂
salamat gumamit ako ng pintura sa selyo na matigas
outstanding video
Thanks! Hope it helped you. One of my best I think!
what Interval to be changed
I couldn’t find Nissan’s service schedule for this, however using iridium spark plugs you should get up to 100,000 kms per set of plugs. This car ran up to 198,000kms on the original set of plugs, however the excessive wear on the plugs is likely what caused the coils to fail. So to sum up: iridium spark plugs- 100,000kms maximum, coils- if they are faulty.
Cool bike🏍
Thank you!
Thanks so much! Great video. Saved me lots of time. 😀
Glad it helped!
Muje lga tha ki aap letter M se momos khayo ge
Get a gate man
That fence has only gone up somewhat recently and the gate is the last bit to be built. Going to happen a lot quicker now!