Will Van
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Edit: This thread has morphed into just searching for a 4Runner for a diesel swap. TBH, I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for. I know I want to swap in an OM617, so I'm waiting on more product-development from Doomsday Diesel regarding their serpentine belt kit and swap kits for a 3rd gen 4Runner. So basically I may have opened the search to 1st - 3rd gen 4Runners.
I'm thinking about purchasing a 1986 Toyota 4Runner with automatic transmission and 22RE engine. I am going to look at the truck in person tomorrow. The seller already mentioned that the transmission is slipping. It might be something as simple as adding tranny fluid. Seller does not seem mechanically inclined, so that is a possibility.
However, in case the trans does need a rebuild, does anyone have any advice? Based on the year/specs, I believe the trans is an A340F and VF2A chain-driven transfer case (Toyota Pickup and 4Runner Drivetrain Specifications). Is the A340F difficult to rebuild? Does the transfer case need to be rebuilt at the same time? Or is that only the A340H?
Ideally I would eventually swap to a 5-speed manual and RF1A gear-driven transfer case. I'm just exploring my options to get the truck back on the road if it needs a rebuilt trans.
I'm thinking about purchasing a 1986 Toyota 4Runner with automatic transmission and 22RE engine. I am going to look at the truck in person tomorrow. The seller already mentioned that the transmission is slipping. It might be something as simple as adding tranny fluid. Seller does not seem mechanically inclined, so that is a possibility.
However, in case the trans does need a rebuild, does anyone have any advice? Based on the year/specs, I believe the trans is an A340F and VF2A chain-driven transfer case (Toyota Pickup and 4Runner Drivetrain Specifications). Is the A340F difficult to rebuild? Does the transfer case need to be rebuilt at the same time? Or is that only the A340H?
Ideally I would eventually swap to a 5-speed manual and RF1A gear-driven transfer case. I'm just exploring my options to get the truck back on the road if it needs a rebuilt trans.
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