In Australia, a Toyota HiAce engine swap isn’t pocket change, but it beats pushing a van uphill in thongs.
Used/second-hand long motor: $2,000–$6,000; reconditioned/reman: $4,000–$8,500; brand-new/crate: $8,000–$14,000+.
Labour, coding, and consumables typically add $1,500–$3,500, so real-world totals land around $5,500–$12,000 for used/recon and $10,000–$18,000 for new.
Diesel extras (injectors, DPF/EGR work, turbo odds and ends) can tack on another $1,000–$4,000, especially on later 2.8‑litre 1GD models.
Get a written quote with engine provenance, warranty, and what’s included—then decide if a rebuild of your existing donk is the smarter play.
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