So I take it Toyota has no new transmissions in stock?
The road to a new Tranny...2000 LC.
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Is there a doc case that, a well maintain tranny (Let say have changed at least two times on oem spec tranny oil and filter within 100k miles), and still need a replacement?
I have a Y2K with 89K miles, based on the service records (Dealer service the entire life), they replaced the tranny oil and filter once, can't recall when and mileage, should I go do it again?
I have a Y2K with 89K miles, based on the service records (Dealer service the entire life), they replaced the tranny oil and filter once, can't recall when and mileage, should I go do it again?
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I doubt they do plus the remans supposedly have all the updated parts.
Might want to re-read your records, the way I understand it there is no tranny filter to replace but there is a take up screen that can be cleaned. My thought is that its the luck of the draw and really no different than any other part that goes bad on one truck and not another. For peace of mind I would drain and fill at oil changes to keep fresh fluid in the system. If you have concerns then you can pull a sensor form the side of the tranny and check it for shavings. The sensors are magnetic and will collect particles which in the long run will trigger the CEL. To pull the sensor is quite simple, I believe they are held in with one bolt. While you are under there you should take a look at the wiring just to make sure it all looks good.
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Quick Update:
I picked up the LC last Friday and have put about 750 miles on it, yep I drive a good bit. At first I had that felling that something was not quite right but after a few adjustments, by that I mean shaving off the tops of the slider mounts that were rubbing my floor boards, recharging the AC, and hooking up a vacuum hose that was not...well....anyway...I would say that all is working Great! The tranny shifts better than before and a few things that I thought were normal are gone. I had a pretty bad ticking that I thought was a bit more than the exhaust manifold and some vibrations that have disappeared. Thanks to TRDParts4U and Toyota of Dallas for taking care of me in this bunk situation.
I picked up the LC last Friday and have put about 750 miles on it, yep I drive a good bit. At first I had that felling that something was not quite right but after a few adjustments, by that I mean shaving off the tops of the slider mounts that were rubbing my floor boards, recharging the AC, and hooking up a vacuum hose that was not...well....anyway...I would say that all is working Great! The tranny shifts better than before and a few things that I thought were normal are gone. I had a pretty bad ticking that I thought was a bit more than the exhaust manifold and some vibrations that have disappeared. Thanks to TRDParts4U and Toyota of Dallas for taking care of me in this bunk situation.
Wow, reading the first paragraph of your post was like a bad night mare for me. I had a speed sensor go out about a month ago and so far the replacement is working with no problem (knock on wood). I actually took it to a transmission shop first because by that "grinding gravel" sound I could have swore it was the transmission. Here is the link to my post about a similar topic which ended a bit more favorably for me.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/603854-quick-stop-start-grinding.html
https://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-cruisers/603854-quick-stop-start-grinding.html
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Glad yours was not the tranny but $750 to repack and replace the sensor is inSANE! The sensor is less than $200 and a repack is not a hard job.
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No new transmissions period. No longer made. I had mine (2000) fail last winter about twenty miles from our cabin in Northern AZ. Neighbor picked up all the family and I rode with tow truck driver back to Peoria. Called Murf at Camelback Toyota on Monday morning. Had the cruiser towed over on Monday afternoon and picked it Tuesday after work. Called and ask if I wanted the rear main seal replaced. Told me it wasn't leaking but as much work as it would be to change later changing now while the transmission was out was a no brainer. Great service at a really good price. I would recommend Murf and Camelback to anyone in the Phoenix area.
Warranty was one year unlimited mileage.
I hate to be that guy but I'd simply avoid 2000 and 2001 models. Yes its slim but its just not worth it IMO.
Ouch! But now you are that guy! I am that guy that just bought a 2k lx470 and am vacillating between fear and oh we'll sh*t happens.
This is actually not necessarily the truth.
What happens is if you order a "reman" tranny from Toyota, and they do not have any reman's in stock, they will actually send you a new one in a reman container.
Ask me how I know.
(Yes, I happen to have a new A343F for an 80 series)
I found this thread after I bought my 2000 LC... 153k...and it sounds good so far...
i would not worry. the percentage vs. the actual number of vehicles sold is moniscule IMHO.
the key to longevity of the A34XF trannies is regular and consistent fluid changes and yearly interval of dropping the pan and cleaning of the filter.
every oil change, open your tranny drain plug, get about 4-6 qts. of fluid out and replace with new dex 3. do that consistently and you will have little to no issues in terms of long term longevity.
Could it be O.K. to use synthetic or it has to be Dex III?
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According to M1:
Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF meets or exceeds the requirements of:
JASO 1-A
Ford MERCON® V
According to ExxonMobil, Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is of the following quality level:
Allison C4
GM DEXRON® IIIH
GM DEXRON® IIIG
GM DEXRON® IIE
GM DEXRON® IID
GM DEXRON® II
GM DEXRON®
Ford MERCON®
Voith H55.6335.3X
MAN 339 V1
Volvo 97340
Volvo 97341
Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF meets or exceeds the requirements of:
JASO 1-A
Ford MERCON® V
According to ExxonMobil, Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF is of the following quality level:
Allison C4
GM DEXRON® IIIH
GM DEXRON® IIIG
GM DEXRON® IIE
GM DEXRON® IID
GM DEXRON® II
GM DEXRON®
Ford MERCON®
Voith H55.6335.3X
MAN 339 V1
Volvo 97340
Volvo 97341
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Interesting. I was told they were not longer available. I know when they give a option of new or reman you could end up with new even if you paid for reman. If they aren't made anymore reman or used is the only option. Would be curious if new is still a option. Not really concerned about the reman the 100 series main job is a transport vehicle between homes. If I keep my lead foot off the gas pedal climbing hills it should last a long time or until my wife finds a couple year old Sequoia that meets all the requirements.
Do you happen to know if Toyota made any improvements in the reman four speed auto in the 100 series?
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Makes me wonder if I got a new or reman, is there any way to tell?
I just noticed my MT sliders are rubbing the floor board (DS) also.
I bumped them recently out on the trail.
Do you know if MT is aware of this problem?
How much did you have to shave off the bracket?
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Jason, I believe MT is aware of the problem and they may have corrected it in later runs, I got i on the initial offering.
Its an easy fix, I used a sharpie to draw on the mounting plates where I needed to cut while they were still attached to the LC. Took the sliders off and hit em with the angle grinder then sprayed some paint on em to keep the rust away and they are all good to go.
Its an easy fix, I used a sharpie to draw on the mounting plates where I needed to cut while they were still attached to the LC. Took the sliders off and hit em with the angle grinder then sprayed some paint on em to keep the rust away and they are all good to go.
Not to derail Matt's thread too much but I had the same issue with my Slee's sliders.
The front bracket on the left slider appears to be about a half inch or maybe an inch too far back at the frame and once I hit the sliders, that bracket was hitting the body.
Now you could argue that all I would need to do is slide the slider forward to accommodate the clearance in front but that then makes the rear bracket at the frame too close to the body.
I haven't had a chance to mention it to Christo yet.. Maybe my 100 is the only one that is having this issue with Slee sliders.
Anyway, Onur your recommendation seems really helpful on the tranny fluid. Would you recommend that for all years, as well? I have an 01.
yes i would Chris.
