I'm in Australia, we only got the 12R in our first-generation Hilux. I'm putting an 18R in mine, and the sump and engine mounts & sump from the 18R I have don't suit.

I'm wondering if they were available with an 18R from factory in the USA or other countries? If so, then I could use the sump and engine brackets from a USA model to bolt it straight into mine.

All I need is confirmation that the parts will work, and someone nice enough to do an Aussie a favour

Cheers


Leigh

 

i had a 8rc in my 70 and a 18r in my 72

 

when you say '72 do you mean the next shape with the nosecone, or the same shape as your '70 with the 'double grille' at the front?

This US brochure for the first shape, suggests that at least some of them came with 18Rs which is positive.

http://www.toyotaminis.com/forum/maintenance-repair-20/toyota-factory-brochures-8230/

 

74 and earlier lux's share the same suspension. my 73 came with an 18r. had i not scrapped the engine i would have gave you the parts lol

 

ah well what a shame

hopefully someone else will have one or be able to find the parts for me

i can always get them custom-made but there's nothing neater & easier than factory parts!

 

isnt the 8r and the 18r basicly the same?? Not sure on it maybe someone could confirm?

 

they're similar in design, but apparently the mounts are different between the early generation and late generation 'R' motors.