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unclejemima
09-06-2007, 09:35 PM
Up here in Northern Canada, we get ALOT of snow. I drive a 2002 Toyota Echo Hatchback (canadian market) and the biggest problem I have is getting high centered.
Its no big deal, BUT the engine is shelided nicely so the snow cant pack into the engine compartment.
Now on my 91 Honda Acty, its a different story. It appears the air intake is near the rear axle, and the motor is fully exposed that if i get high centered, a whole lot of verrrry cold snow will pack into a nice and hot engine, i'm worried it may cause some damage.
Does anyone make a snorkel kit (first problem solved) and a rear engine guard/skidplate (second problem solved)for these mini-truck?
Any other things to think about before the long, cold winter???
Thanks ahead of time,
-mark:D
Cape Ape
09-07-2007, 06:25 AM
Mark,

If you follow the piping on your air canister you will see that the breather actually pulls from inside the bed support and frame rails (most kei trucks do). Take a closer check and see if you still think you need a snorkel. If so it is a bit of a run to do it. I have not seen either kit available off the shelf.
unclejemima
09-07-2007, 10:56 AM
Thank you Cape Ape,
I appreciate your response, i will take a closer look at the air breather assembly. Should i be worried about the engine guard?
Thanks!
-mark
Colin
09-09-2007, 01:41 PM
I wouldn't sweat it - I've high centered my Previa (engine is under the floor) several times, packed its every orifice with ice and snow, and jumped it into snowdrifts with no ill effects. I intend to abuse my Sambar in a similar manner. :D

Colin
unclejemima
09-09-2007, 10:16 PM
I wouldn't sweat it - I've high centered my Previa (engine is under the floor) several times, packed its every orifice with ice and snow, and jumped it into snowdrifts with no ill effects. I intend to abuse my Sambar in a similar manner. :D

Colin

lol:D;)
-mark
Colin
09-10-2007, 12:17 PM
Don't worry - I'll get video.
unclejemima
09-10-2007, 10:14 PM
Don't worry - I'll get video.

works for me! I'd like to see that!
-mark:D
minitruck.ca
09-11-2007, 12:36 AM
Hey we ahve run 13" wheels from hond civics on the Acty with 175/70/13" tires. Works great. I have a number of ACTY customers and they love the ride on the 13" tires. You should be able to find them an Auto wrecking yard. Try the 1992-1995 civic.
d rock
09-11-2007, 09:44 AM
awesome. thats what i figured looking at them. my mechanic buddy (and a Carry/Acty owner) thought the tranny looked the same as the older civics too.
unclejemima
09-12-2007, 10:43 AM
Awesome, thanks! Can this be done without a lift?
-mark