A131L Interchangability - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

macst19 · 02-26-2009, 08:21 PM

Does anyone know if an A131L (3spd 15 pan bolt) from a later model corolla would fit the AE92? For example, I found one for 200$ from a wrecked car with 73K but the car is an 01 Corolla. I read that from 84-02, Corollas used the A131L and this one I looked at was an A131L. I just don't know if things were changed that I might need to be aware of?

SuperRA · 02-27-2009, 02:17 AM

There's a high possibility that the later models are electronically controlled while the earlier ones are not. I made this mistake with a later model 4 speed.

ericdude · 02-27-2009, 05:00 AM

I don't think they would change a transmission from hydromechanically controlled to
electronically controlled without changing the model name (A131L). According to Wikipedia,
the A131L was used in corollas from 1984-2002 (three speed trannies). Therefore, I would guess
that a donor 2001 corolla would be compatible if it's a 3-speed.

macst19 · 02-27-2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SuperRA

There's a high possibility that the later models are electronically controlled while the earlier ones are not. I made this mistake with a later model 4 speed.

It's not electronically controlled because if I remember right an E at the end of transmission Model means electronically controlled. There is no A131E, just A131L.

eage8 · 02-27-2009, 07:55 AM

why wouldn't you upgrade to the 4 speed if you're replacing it anyway?

macst19 · 02-27-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by eage8

why wouldn't you upgrade to the 4 speed if you're replacing it anyway?

That's what I originally intended. However, find a 4spd is alot harder than finding a 3spd since after 1992, the 4spd went electronically controlled. The 93+ Corollas have the A245E. The 88-92 A240E is harder to find, and when I do find it, it's alot more than a A131L.

I just wanted to make sure that even if the A131L was still the same transmission that a few things hadn't changed but I guess it will be ok?

eage8 · 02-27-2009, 01:33 PM

it seems fishy to me... the 98-02 corollas have 1ZZ engines. I'm pretty sure that the the bell housing would be different. you might be able to swap bell housings with your old one though...

heavy47 · 10-23-2010, 01:22 AM

Did you ever find out if the new a131l will swap into the older Corolla? I need to swap mine but only newer ones are available.

cmgarst · 10-26-2010, 12:01 PM

I am also looking for an A131L 3spd Automatic - for my 1992 DX Coupe (4A-FE)

Need to know also if later year models up to 2001 with A131 would work in a 1992 ???

Sunday I was driving it around 60mph, and all of a sudden, a big wining sound then BAM! BAM! BAM!

....the transfer case / differential came apart inside, felt like I slammed on the brakes.

I've heard if this happens I need a new transmission, it's too hard / expensive to repair the transfer / axle gears?

heavy47 · 10-27-2010, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cmgarst

I am also looking for an A131L 3spd Automatic - for my 1992 DX Coupe (4A-FE)

Need to know also if later year models up to 2001 with A131 would work in a 1992 ???

Sunday I was driving it around 60mph, and all of a sudden, a big wining sound then BAM! BAM! BAM!

....the transfer case / differential came apart inside, felt like I slammed on the brakes.

I've heard if this happens I need a new transmission, it's too hard / expensive to repair the transfer / axle gears?

Same here.... 91 Corolla DX Sedan. I need to know if a newer model A131L will work on it. Please help... anyone?