Author Topic: what to look for in a used tranny (Read 1123 times)

NC854Runner · « **on:** May 01, 2006, 07:45:22 PM »

I need a 5spd. tranny for my 85 Toyota 4Runner. I've found a few used trannys. What do i need to check to see if the tranny is any good. Money is on the low side so if i find a tranny I would hate to put my money into a bad tranny. Thanks for anybodys help

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #1 on:** May 01, 2006, 07:47:47 PM »

wiggle the input shaft

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #2 on:** May 01, 2006, 07:48:51 PM »

the input shaft bearing is almost always the first to show signs of wear

wa4x4 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 01, 2006, 08:10:35 PM »

He is right. Reach into the Bellhousing and wiggle the shaft. If it wiggles or feels loose, pass that tranny by if you don't want to rebuild it.

79coyotefrg · « **Reply #4 on:** May 01, 2006, 08:16:58 PM »

Quote from: wa4x4 on May 01, 2006, 08:10:35 PM

He is right. Reach into the Bellhousing and wiggle the shaft. If it wiggles or feels loose, pass that tranny by if you don't want to rebuild it.

or if its 50 bucks or less snag it for a core

wa4x4 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2006, 08:20:13 PM »

Yep!

Or do what we did to the 81. Snag a free tranny from a buddy's backyard, take both bad trannies, make one working one for free! And you will know how exactly to fix it next time it breaks.

NC854Runner · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2006, 08:21:07 PM »

I had called a guy that had a tranny & trans-case for sell for $200 i'm going to go look at it tomorrow. I'll check the input shaft like you said thanks for the help

kyle_22r · « **Reply #7 on:** May 02, 2006, 02:18:01 PM »

EVERY toyota tranny i've ever messed with had a little bit of play on the input shaft. never had any problems -- remember, the pilot bearing takes up some of that slack.

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	Author Topic: what to look for in a used tranny (Read 1123 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. NC854Runner Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: 1 Posts: 29 Member since Dec '04 Crawling with Marlin what to look for in a used tranny « on: May 01, 2006, 07:45:22 PM » I need a 5spd. tranny for my 85 Toyota 4Runner. I've found a few used trannys. What do i need to check to see if the tranny is any good. Money is on the low side so if i find a tranny I would hate to put my money into a bad tranny. Thanks for anybodys help Logged 85 Toyota 4Runner EFI 4cyl 4x4 79coyotefrg Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1452 Posts: 22,633 Member since May '02 Solid axle Toys Rule ! ! ! Re: what to look for in a used tranny « Reply #1 on: May 01, 2006, 07:47:47 PM » wiggle the input shaft Logged AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/ 32/36weber, Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears RIP Nitro 9-29-07 I sure miss him $I\'m Down$ MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way 79coyotefrg Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1452 Posts: 22,633 Member since May '02 Solid axle Toys Rule ! ! ! Re: what to look for in a used tranny « Reply #2 on: May 01, 2006, 07:48:51 PM » the input shaft bearing is almost always the first to show signs of wear Logged AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/ 32/36weber, Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears RIP Nitro 9-29-07 I sure miss him $I\'m Down$ MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way wa4x4 The 1.5K Club Turtle Points: -310 Posts: 1,569 Member since Jul '05 I'm about to tear the curb up Re: what to look for in a used tranny « Reply #3 on: May 01, 2006, 08:10:35 PM » He is right. Reach into the Bellhousing and wiggle the shaft. If it wiggles or feels loose, pass that tranny by if you don't want to rebuild it. Logged 2007 Satin white pearl STi- mostly stock 2006 WRX TR 320whp 343wtq, taken in a road rage wreck 1998 4runner, needs to become wheeler status 79coyotefrg Rock Ninja Gold Turtle Award Turtle Points: 1452 Posts: 22,633 Member since May '02 Solid axle Toys Rule ! ! ! Re: what to look for in a used tranny « Reply #4 on: May 01, 2006, 08:16:58 PM » Quote from: wa4x4 on May 01, 2006, 08:10:35 PM He is right. Reach into the Bellhousing and wiggle the shaft. If it wiggles or feels loose, pass that tranny by if you don't want to rebuild it. or if its 50 bucks or less snag it for a core Logged AR-TTORA founder 22R bored.060,LCE stage II race cam http://pure-gas.org/ 32/36weber, Marlin 1200 NON ceramic clutch, L52SHD+dualcase #2919, cable-locker, Yukon 5.29 gears, 35's, Allpro ebrake, front springs, and high steer, F150rears RIP Nitro 9-29-07 I sure miss him $I\'m Down$ MarlinCrawlerInc IS NOT affiliated with TrailGear in any way wa4x4 The 1.5K Club Turtle Points: -310 Posts: 1,569 Member since Jul '05 I'm about to tear the curb up Re: what to look for in a used tranny « Reply #5 on: May 01, 2006, 08:20:13 PM » Yep! Or do what we did to the 81. Snag a free tranny from a buddy's backyard, take both bad trannies, make one working one for free! And you will know how exactly to fix it next time it breaks. Logged 2007 Satin white pearl STi- mostly stock 2006 WRX TR 320whp 343wtq, taken in a road rage wreck 1998 4runner, needs to become wheeler status NC854Runner [OP] Rock Crawl'n Turtle Points: 1 Posts: 29 Member since Dec '04 Crawling with Marlin Re: what to look for in a used tranny « Reply #6 on: May 01, 2006, 08:21:07 PM » I had called a guy that had a tranny & trans-case for sell for $200 i'm going to go look at it tomorrow. I'll check the input shaft like you said thanks for the help Logged 85 Toyota 4Runner EFI 4cyl 4x4 kyle_22r The 1K Club Turtle Points: 530 Posts: 1,233 Member since Dec '03 yellow beast Re: what to look for in a used tranny « Reply #7 on: May 02, 2006, 02:18:01 PM » EVERY toyota tranny i've ever messed with had a little bit of play on the input shaft. never had any problems -- remember, the pilot bearing takes up some of that slack. Logged