[Cmbt_Chuck]

Hi everyone, I‘ve got a 91 ES 250 and the transmission is blown on it. I’m about to pull it but I’m having trouble finding information on the transmission it self. I’m new to this format I tried to search but nothing seems to come up on my attempts. Any information would be appreciated thanks in advance. Also might consider doing a swap of some sort any ideas would be great I know these cars aren’t fire breathers but it’s what I have and it’s super unique.

 

[2VZ-FE]

you mean you have a 2VZ-FE engine with the 4-speed automatic or the rare 5-speed manual?

 

[Cmbt_Chuck]

Ya haha oops thanks

 

[Cmbt_Chuck]

Ya it’s the automatic is it the a240 that’s in these? I think that’s in the 4 cylinder cars but I’m having trouble coming up with anything conclusive for the 6

 

[2VZ-FE]

A540E

 

[Cmbt_Chuck]

Thanks, do I need to get a specific year for the bell housing to line up?

 

[2VZ-FE]

as long as it's for the 2.5L v6, year doesn't matter

 

[white90dx]

The transmission type is right on the door sticker (driver's b-pillar) - and yes, it is an A540E. You can use one from a Camry V6 or ES250. The external fit of the A540E is the same from '88 all the way into the 2000's... but I think you'll want to find one from an '88-'91 Camry V6/ES250.

-Charlie

 

[BMR]

The ‘92 & ‘93 V6 Camry also used the A540E in combo with the 3VZ-FE engine, so that would likely also work. In ‘94 they switched to the A541E combined with the newer 1MZ-FE engine.

 

[Cmbt_Chuck]

Awesome guys thanks for all the information now it’s time to locate one at the pic a part. I’m not sure what’s next for this car might just sell it but I’m seriously thinking of using it to learn amateur rallying anything I should be aware of with this engine? I know it’s not race car of any kind but hey it’s what I’ve got for now.

 

[white90dx]

The engine likes to eat bottom end bearings and sometimes blow headgaskets. Keep the oil in good shape (consider a 5w40) and cooling system maintained (regularly changed coolant, don't let it overheat). If you are going to race with an auto, make sure you have a trans cooler on there too.

-Charlie

 

[ajpalter]

Awesome guys thanks for all the information now it’s time to locate one at the pic a part. I’m not sure what’s next for this car might just sell it but I’m seriously thinking of using it to learn amateur rallying anything I should be aware of with this engine? I know it’s not race car of any kind but hey it’s what I’ve got for now.

Do you still have this car?