Broken gearbox mountings
Submitted: Monday, Sep 26, 2005 at 22:10
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Whilst carrying out a routine service and general underbody check over, I found that the right hand side ( drivers side ) gearbox mounting has split badly and needs to be replaced.
Not having had a great deal to do with Toyota vehicles over my life time, I was wondering which is the least time consuming way of replacing BOTH mountings ( if one has split the other is bound to go sooner rather than later - similar with engine mounts ) Does the gearbox crossmember have to be removed or can the mountings be replaced with the crossmember in place.
Assuming that the mountings are available here in
Perth ( that would be a miracle )it can be done with in a couple of hours. No doubt the cost of the mountings would be horrendous - like most 4x4 spares . Classic example : power steering has slight leak. All qoutes were in the $1000 mark for the pump and seals and $800 for the two hoses.
All places visited said keep a bottle of power steering fluid in the car and check weekly - cheaper and may not need to be overhauled unless a hose brakes. Thanks in anticipation.
Reply By: 4runner_Adam - Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 at 03:25
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 at 03:25
Greetings im unsure on what model you are talking about but
mine is an 88 ln61 but im pretty sure theres not much difference right down to 85, Whilst ive never had to change my gearbox mounts i have been told that it is possible to change them without removing the crossmember.
One other method you could use if you are willing to try it (it worked on a 93 hilux)is to run a peice of wood (wider the better we used 6x2) though each window (put a folded once towl under the wood on each window) then fix a block and tackle under the centre of the wood with chain (not mild steel) remove the shift cover then run a short snach strap around the box and take the weight with the block and tackle you can then remove the crossmember without the transission dropping. Good luck
(farm mechanics)
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Reply By: Barnray - Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 at 07:37
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 at 07:37
Use a jack to support the weight of the gearbox with a block of timber to spread the load. Barnray
ps sometimes cheaper to get hoses made up at a Hydraulics
shop. B
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Reply By: 4runner - Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 at 10:15
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 at 10:15
Thanks for the information guys. I forgot to mention that the 4runner is a 1990/1 model with 146,000 kays on it. Not a big mileage in this day and age, and considering that the vehicle has never been subjected to much off road work until the last year. Apart from the gearbox mounting, the most expensive item that has had to be replaced as part of the routine service at 100,000 was the rubber timing belt. The
water pump was shot , the timing seals were leaking and the the idler pulley bearings were worn out.Very strange. But that little exercise was $1600. Provided the mountings are available in WA or ex East Coast then I can do it at mt leasure before the next trip at the end of October.
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Reply By: Wisey (NSW) - Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 at 17:26
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 at 17:26
4Runner
Try www.4lux.net
they are good to ask hilux specific Q?'s
Andy
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Reply By: Sarg - Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 at 21:07
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2005 at 21:07
Try Don Kyatts in Kewdale Rd
Welshpool 9353 4166 for your Toyota spares if you don't want to pay horrendous prices
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Reply By: 4runner - Wednesday, Sep 28, 2005 at 22:53
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2005 at 22:53
Many thanks to all of you who so kindly responded to my query about replacing a broken gearbox mounting on my `91 4Runner. I decided that it would be quicker and less agro if I took the vehicle down to my local Auto Masters who have serviced and maintained my car for many years - and their prices are are very reasonable. I dropped the car off this evening and will collect it tomorrow afternooon - Thursday and whilst it is there they are changing the engine oil and filter, front and rear diffs , gearbox and transfer case all at the same time. That way I dont have to crawl around under the vehicle in a confined space.
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