Previa Lump Swap For Avensis/corrolla D4D

[vincentfishing]

Hi

Awaiting delivery of my 2005 previa d4d T Spirit with knack---d engine, found old thread that said could use avensis and corrolla engines but would have to make 4 mods, the hardest being drilling hole in block for engine mount ??? this would open up a lot wider choice of second hand engines, does anyone know if this is correct, and if so some guidance on marking up the correct position and 'how to' would be gratefully received, i do intend to document and photograph my trials and tribulations for all to see if successful .thanks,

[FROSTYBALLS]

You could have a look at the Toyota Estima Owners Club to see whether anyone there has done the same - http://www.teoc.ws/community/

[vincentfishing]

well, money paid £150, log book recieved, now the proud owner of previa 05 t spirit, waiting for teocs ,mobile mech to have a look at it before transporting it back to westgate,ready for engine swop, could really do with some advice about alternative d4d engines and mods to get them to fit if theres anyone with any knowledge, have seen on auction salvage sites theres plenty of write off avensis and corolla d4d cars not a lot of previa,and at good prices for whole car !