Toyota Hiace Help Please

[ImaGnu]

I just bought a Jap import Toyota Hiace 1992 2.8 Diesel camper van on eBay. It has things like rear cameras (but no monitor) a broken electric clear roof vent -(no idea how to fix or replace) - mains electric but not UK converted - a japanese tv/video player (does not get uk tv) - and many other features (and problems as all instructions are in japanese ). Having only picked this vehicle up 2 days ago I have no idea where to begin - help please - any advice on anything greatly appreciated.

Thanks

[chrisandhiace]

There are a couple of owners of these campers at

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

I know one has replaced the TV with a UK spec TV/DVD and someone has dealt with the 240v business etc.

I have a 2.8 if you have any non camper questions...and the Toyota engine manual (pub. No. RM123E) is available from Toyota for around a tenner, or more than double that off e-bay. Its not hiace specific but for other models.

Its the 2L and 3L engine manual (yours is 3L) though and covers the fuel system too etc.....

For the monitor you can use the cheapie Woolies small b+w TV and reverse some wires at the back of the tube...but for more on that try the 'sbmcc' site.

Check your coolant levels 1st and make sure the pick up tube in the expansion tank is still attatched......

Chris

[ImaGnu]

Thanks for the help and advice! - I will check out the URL.