I'd roll with Option #1. It's remanufactured to Toyota specs with Toyota parts, **more likely with updated internal components that supersede what originally came off the production line 20yrs ago mitigating the risk of known failures. It comes with the warranty (36mo?). There's no doubt it fits and works.
Option #3- The risk on the used transmission, is the labor it costs to remove and install another if it fails, you're looking at double labor and the cost of another transmission: any savings evaporated and then some.
Option #2 most likely will not work properly; is it worth the risk?? You'll have to inspect parts diagram against your specific production date and get advice and decide. I got interested in this compatibility hunt so I started comparing 2002 parts schematic to 2000 parts schematic side by side. These parts are NOT cross compatible: With in Brake Band & Multiple Disc Clutch section- these are specific parts to 98-2000 & 2000 by its own. Appears mostly specific to clutch plates and drum sub assy. However there are also certain key components inside the Valve Body which are model year specific.
links- Scroll down each part and check the application date:
I think the risk you take if installing a trans for a 2001/2002 is the possibility of the ECU not properly controlling / regulating valve body and clutch engagement: you may have shifting issues, clutch flare etc. More likely a Master Tech knowledgeable in A343F variants could give you better advice here.
Last- if you go with Toyota Reman: For piece of mind, find out if there's an available extended warranty on the Transmission beyond the included warranty??
Option #3- The risk on the used transmission, is the labor it costs to remove and install another if it fails, you're looking at double labor and the cost of another transmission: any savings evaporated and then some.
Option #2 most likely will not work properly; is it worth the risk?? You'll have to inspect parts diagram against your specific production date and get advice and decide. I got interested in this compatibility hunt so I started comparing 2002 parts schematic to 2000 parts schematic side by side. These parts are NOT cross compatible: With in Brake Band & Multiple Disc Clutch section- these are specific parts to 98-2000 & 2000 by its own. Appears mostly specific to clutch plates and drum sub assy. However there are also certain key components inside the Valve Body which are model year specific.
links- Scroll down each part and check the application date:
- DRUM SUB-ASSEMBLY, DIRECT CLUTCH
- FLANGE, DIRECT CLUTCH Mark 33
- FLANGE, DIRECT CLUTCH Mark 38
- FLANGE, DIRECT CLUTCH Mark 39
- FLANGE, DIRECT CLUTCH T=3.6
- VALVE BODY & OIL STRAINER (ATM)
- ...And several other parts
I think the risk you take if installing a trans for a 2001/2002 is the possibility of the ECU not properly controlling / regulating valve body and clutch engagement: you may have shifting issues, clutch flare etc. More likely a Master Tech knowledgeable in A343F variants could give you better advice here.
Last- if you go with Toyota Reman: For piece of mind, find out if there's an available extended warranty on the Transmission beyond the included warranty??
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