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Hi Guys

my Prado auto box is making a whining noise and oil is not red any more, auto gearbox specialists ,says
the clutch material is coming loose and clogs filter then pump whines.

Any one know of a secondhand box lying around that i can buy,rebuilding mine to expensive

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Geez, sorry to hear about this, Martin. Speak to JohanM, you might be able to salvage the gearbox from his old Prado from whoever has it now.


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tks Eric

i will contact him
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Ask he guys that import the V8 Lexus engines. Sometimes a guy takes the engine with out the autobox. These boxes are similar to the Prado 120. Ask if it will work with the 90.
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hi guys

So i followed the resident experts advice (Louis) and contacted Lextrene
according to them all that is needed is different bell housing and the 5 speed A650 box fits to my Prado
no problem with t/case bolts to box
At R4500.00 for both ,lot cheaper than 26000.00 quote from gearbox place
will visit them on Friday to confirm
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Shot, Martin!


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Martin

Just check your Vin plate on the firewall. The Prado 90 did not use the A650 box. It used the A343 Gearbox.
The A650 is a 5 speed gearbox and the ECU on your Prado is 4 speed so the ECU and gearbox is not going to like each other very much and also the gear ratio's do differ a lot. Rather just ask N14x4 for a price on the correct gearbox. I know they have 2/3 90 series Prado's there all automatic.

The A343 Gearbox ratio's are like follows:

1st 2nd 3rd O/D Reverse
2.804:1 1.530:1 1.000:1 0.753:1 2.393:1

The A650 Ratios:

1 2 3 4 5 Rev
3.357 2.180 1.424 1.000 0.753 3.431
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hi Guys

After having spoken on the phone to Lextreme and thinking they may have misunderstood what i was asking,i went there to talk to them(not far from my work)
I would need an adapter plate for both engine and t/case to fit Lexus box,tks Johan for info.
So back to square one looking for a gearbox
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Hi Martin,

Did you give Toyota & Colt Spares a try? They mainly salvage parts from accident damage vehicles. Maybe, just maybe they can help you with a decent mileage box.

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hi Johann

i will contact them

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So i finally got in under the Prado today to look at the identification plate on gearbox

this is the gearbox fitted



A340E (30-40LE)

The detachable bell housing, which attaches the main transmission case to the engine, has an engine-specific bolt pattern, which appears on its upper surface as cast-in letters. "J" indicates the straight-6 1/2-JZ engine, "U" the V8 UZ engine.

Applications (calendar years):

1987-1992 Toyota Cressida (30-40LE)
1986-1993 Toyota Supra (MA70)
1986-1992 Toyota Supra (GA70)
1990-1993 Toyota Supra (JZA70)
1993-1996 Toyota Supra (2JZ-GTE) (JZA80)
1990-2000 Toyota Chaser/Mark II/Cresta 2.5 (1JZ-GE)
1995-2013 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L I4 (2WD), 3.0L V6, 3.4L V6
1993-1995 Toyota T100 3.0L V6
1993-1998 Toyota Previa 2.4L w/supercharger
1991-1997 Toyota Aristo (2JZ-GE)
1992-2000 Lexus SC 300/400
1990-1995 Toyota Crown Majesta 3.0L I6
1999-2003 Toyota Crown Athlete V (1JZ-GTE)
1991-2000 Toyota Soarer
1995-1997 Lexus LS 400
1989-2003 Toyota 4Runner (4x2) (30-40LE)
2001-2004 Toyota Sequoia (4x2)
2000-2004 Toyota Tundra (4x2)
2005-2007 Toyota Commuter 2.5L
1985-1995 Toyota Pick-Up 3.0L
1990-1994 Volvo 960 3.0L
2004-2009 Isuzu D-Max (4x2)3.5L V6
2004 Isuzu Axiom 3.5L V6
2004 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2L and 3.5L V6
2008 Isuzu d tec 3.0l 4x4

1 2 3 4 Rev
2.804 1.531 1 0.705 2.393


so now the search is on again

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Good information. Thanks Martin and good luck with the search.
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Martin,

What is the gearbox code listed on your VIN Plate in the engine bay located on the firewall? That is the gearbox you will have to source. The A340 and A343 boxes were much the same but the A340 were more known for overheating when towing. It seems like your Prado has had a gearbox problem before and then they replaced it with this one.

But I am speaking under correction here. Prado 3.4V6 5vz-fe engines all had the A343 boxes fitted.
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Also take note that the OD ratio is different on the two boxes with yours being slightly longer geared which will lead to more frequent down shifts.
Standard tyre size 265-/70R16 you should be on 122 approx at 2500 RPM and 140 on 3000 rpm.
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Hi Johan

i just checked the VIN plate has a343f on it
i am still looking for a box
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mcw wrote: Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:18 pm Hi Johan

i just checked the VIN plate has a343f on it
i am still looking for a box
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Hi Martin

Your best option would be to speak to N1 4x4. The A343F gearbox was used in the 100 series VX cruiser as well as the VX TD 80 series and other models. The will have one there. I was at the yard about 3 weeks ago and there were 4 x Prado 90's stripped for spares and some had to be auto as I have seen one was petrol which by default was automatic.
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hi Johan

Dankie ek sal weer probeer
was al eenkeer daar en het drie keer gebel ,se atyd ons moet gaan kyk sal jou bel dan hoor jy niks njie
diens maar treurig .

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