Topic: how much is it worth?

[85Yota22rE]

i went to the wrecking yard today and there was three toyotas sitting there just beat......the only thing i needed was a tranny, and i asked the guy how much and he said 200 for tranny and transfercase.....the tranny is a L52.....is this a good deal? and i was also wondering if there was a way to tell if it was in good condition......any help would be nice thanks  

[WHITE_TRASH]

Where are ya at?  Put it this way if I knew where they were Id buy it just to have a spare.  About the only way to truly tell is to pull it apart but that probobly isnt an option here.  Id drain the oil and lood for shiny bits of metal, once drained Id run it through the gears and check for slop, noises etc.  Im sure Marlin will chime in on this one and tell ya WAY better than I ever could but thatll get ya started.
WT  

[84runner]

  Thats the turbo tranny right  Well   I would also grope the input shaft and tail shaft

[Marlin]

There is no sure way short of driving or tearing the trans completely apart and checking all the bearings, syncrows, gears, and shafts.

When I am asked to inspect a trans, I first remove the nosecone, and check the webbing for metal deposits, and using a maglight, carefully inspect the front bearing races for pitting and wear. Removing the 11 bolt top cover to inspect for wear is also a good idea, but can be tricky to reinstall.

The L52 trans, like all 81-83 L45, 50, and 52, transmissions, have had a poor service record. Since these trans are 20 plus years old, I have had a hard time finding a good used trans.

Good luck on your transmission hunting :grinhat:

MC

[85Yota22rE]

i think im gonna save the dough and buy one off you....maybe a turbo tranny

[85Yota22rE]

oh ya i also plan on swapping the 22r for a 22re and i was wondering if the turbo tranny will bolt up to the motor....and is there any work i will have to do like cutting and welding, in an 85 pickup?