1990 A140L Transmission question

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Hello, I own a 1990 Toyota Camry 3SFE with a A140L transmission. It has 82,957 miles on it, but the transmission is grinding and is going to die very soon. I would like to explore replacing it with a re-built or a used transmission. I remember reading on this forum that certain model years can exchange transmissions (ex: a 1993 trans put in a 1990.) Does anyone know which model years I can choose from when searching for a transmission? I remember reading about it on this forum before, but can no longer find the thread. Also, does anyone have any information on the cost of a rebuilt A140L transmission?

Thanks for your time

Nicholas

[zythr]

Hi: A tranny from 87-91 should fit your car. I don't think Toyota made any big changes to the tranny during this model run of the Camry. The 92 and later are different. I don't know the cost of a rebuilt one. Maybe you can try calling around and see if you can get an estimate.

[Doctor J]

The front pumps are the same from 83 to 2000, however it must be replaced as assembly

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Cool, so any transmission will work up to 2000. Could you explain what you mean by "it must be replaced as assembly" ? I was going to replace the entire transmission with a used/rebuilt model and junk the current one.

Thanks!