virgin hi jet owner

hi all, been reading lots here lately haveing got a 1999 1.3 mpv about 2 months ago, really like it been converting it to a micro camper getting there slowly but its fun

Welcome along.

only had betty (hijet)cpl of months but love it, had a hyundia coupe 2.0 b4 but got to exspensive to run the hijets been great already been for a camping weekend in her and now got the cooker fitted and a cpl of benches down the side for seats come storage.
only problem so far has been the leaky petrol tank sorted soon i hope all other things have been little things that the last owner neglected like side door handles, bulbs and number plate, all major things seem to have been done in the last year or two including head skim and gasket.

post pics as i can when i learn how lol.
great advice and a great bunch on here already had a lot of help thank you all

"Head skim & gasket"
You have a issue you will need to keep a constant eye on there. A well known one with hijets btw...
Keep a close eye on water levels & temperature gauge

leopard_pagan wrote:"Head skim & gasket"
You have a issue you will need to keep a constant eye on there. A well known one with hijets btw...
Keep a close eye on water levels & temperature gauge

Oh yes, always keep an eye on water levels. Welcome.

Check with your local dealer as there was a Petrol tank recall. If they say there isn't one email Daihatsu direct and ask - DealerRelations@imgroup.co.uk

yes head has been done and new rad,thermostst, water pump, rad caps pipes cam belt and loads more so think it should be ok done 1000 miles so far without probs

tank and prop had been changed on a recall,(bugger)might have got a tank out of them