It's actually been surprisingly difficult. I haven't found one that will separate from the trans. Maybe I should start asking for W59 cores instead...
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It's actually been surprisingly difficult. I haven't found one that will separate from the trans. Maybe I should start asking for W59 cores instead...
phattyduck
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You need to find somebody with a blown trans (4Runner or Tacoma) and buy it as a 'core' to get a bellhousing, most likely.
Yours is most likely just fine and/or repairable though.
Open it up and see how broken it is in there...
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NachesPass4x4
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You should be able to find the bell housing here Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
I searched 99 4runner, 4cyl, MT bell housing and there are several listed. That's what you need right?
I searched 99 4runner, 4cyl, MT bell housing and there are several listed. That's what you need right?
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That's funny, no matter how I search, interchange or not...nothing shows up. Same search.
Pyral
Member
Damn, never seen someone blow a W59. You'll have to look for Tacoma 3rz, they're too rare on 4runners and they're the same transmission anyway.
I've heard of people swapping W58 in for W59. But the W58 is no more common that the W59, so it's not worth going through.
I've heard of people swapping W58 in for W59. But the W58 is no more common that the W59, so it's not worth going through.
NachesPass4x4
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NachesPass4x4
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Well that pic isn't very helpful. I cant figure out how to post it so you can actually read it.
I'm seeing similar results.
octanejunkie
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Joe Joe on FB can get R150 factory refurbs
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Too Stroked
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He wouldn't weld magnesium because it will catch fire. Yes, magnesium burns. And when it does catch fire, it's a bear to put our because it burns so hot.
I did run across a post where somebody had put an R150f behind a 3rz with a 2008 taco (2trfe) bell housing. Kinda interesting swap and opens up some engine swap possibilities in the future...
I searched states adjacent to VA and found some so there's hope lol. Weird VA doesn't show any results for me.
Since the trans shifted fine and its just leaking, should I replace the front and rear seals and call it good? Or at this mileage should I take it somewhere and have it gone through?
The transfer case is leaking pretty bad too. I found a kit for that and it should be pretty straight forward. Truck has 285k on it. The clutch that blew apart was Chinese.
The transfer case is leaking pretty bad too. I found a kit for that and it should be pretty straight forward. Truck has 285k on it. The clutch that blew apart was Chinese.
octanejunkie
Elite Member
Marlin was out of flywheels when I needed a clutch at 250K so I went Aisin with a Sachs flywheel.
Everything works great, so I'm happy, but Next time Marlin all the way.
The bell housing may be magnesium
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Everything works great, so I'm happy, but Next time Marlin all the way.
The bell housing may be magnesium
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