Thanks for the replies. Definitely a dual mass flywheel, and will be replacing with single mass. Apparently the imports with 3L's quite often had these.

Is looking like Kaiapoi Repowers with a reconditioned engine might be the option I try.

Had a chat to Kaiapoi Repowers, and they can jam a reconditioned 3L in there fitted for $3650 + GST

Anyone know the quality of the work these guys do and how good a reconditioned engine is likely to be through them?

I will give J3 a bell too, see what they can do.

Hi there, I have 4wd Hiace with a buggered engine and so am looking for some help on what my best options would be to get it up and going again. Dual mass flywheel is buggered, and when my mech was taking that out he found a whole bunch of play in the crank shaft. Apparently the thrust bearings went ...