1981 Toyota Hiace Kombi 2.2 Diesel from Norway
Summary:
Even some Toyotas die young
Faults:
Battery.
Leaking heater core, not repaired.
High pressure injection pump would intermittently hang, not repaired.
Fixed grounding problem in rear lamps.
Structural rust, not safe so had to be scrapped in the end.
Cleaned diesel tank for water and dirt.
General Comments:
Used as a stop gap van for a couple of years. A real rusty beater that was abused. Very basic and slow, but pretty reliable. Poor rust proofing as with many Japanese cars back then, however mechanically solid and that's why they sold well back then.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th September, 2025