I used the pan from NW Team Yota. A few install tips tricks:
1) You need to remove the drivers side transmission support "wing" from the motor before the pan will fit.
2) Test fit the pan. Mine required "adjustment" on a few of the mounting holes.
3) I had to clearance the drivers side transmission support wing to get it to go back on. Photo below.
4) There is a transmission bolt that goes through the support wing. It's the bolt that goes through, not the bolt that treads on to the wing. This bolt MUST be installed prior to bolting up the transmission and pan, otherwise there is no way to get it in. That is you'll be stabbing the transmission and tightening this bolt at the same time. Unfortunately, I don't have a photo.
5) Check the fitting of the oil pickup where it goes into the front cover on the 2rz. It's been reported that this may not seal correctly. This is a big deal, as you otherwise won't be pulling oil from the pan.
So these transmission support wings (bellhousing stiffener plates) appear to only be on 2RZ engines, 2WD. I couldn't find any 3RZ versions. Seems odd that a 2RZ bellhousing has stiffener plates and a 3RZ doesn't? I have a few empty holes on my 3RZ bellhousing after mating to my W56 trans and would like to make this setup as strong as possible. Any thoughts?
