BigPeteSC4

Right now I'm just looking to swap A341E to A341E just until i graduate High School, I graduate in 2014. So no w58's or R154's til then.....This is my first car & I am a noob, so go easy on me. I don't really know much about cars but I do want to learn. I'm not stupid but when it comes to cars, I only know basic stuff. (everyone has got to start somewhere right?) I'm going to be getting a 1993 DPW Sc400 June 5th. I'm buying it from a friend. I will be removing and installing both transmissions with a friend who knows just as much as I do. The SC trans does not engage at all. Feels like its in neutral in every gear. Everything else is working fine. So far I know the A341E trans was used in the 1993-1995 Lexus GS 300 & the 1990-1994 Lexus LS 400. I also know the speed sensor will need to swapped from the SC trans to the LS /GS trans (depending on what I go with)

With that said, My questions are.....

1.) What could be possible problems?

2.) Could there be another fix before I attempt to swap or is the trans done?

3.) GS or LS trans? Is there a difference? ( I have access to both for $150 from friends)

4.) To complete a LS/GS trans to SC swap, What other parts from the LS/GS needs to swapped into the SC?

5.) Would this be difficult (considering my experience) with a Complete Shop Manual and this http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/trans...n/removal.html ?

6.) Besides Jacks, Jack-stands, and Torque wrenches, What other tools are needed

7.) How long would this take working slower than normal?

Feel free to add anything you feel that's important or I might need to know. Thanks for any input.

1JZPWRD

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This needs to be moved to the performance and maintenance section. I cant from my cell. Please check that section for your answer. I think the tranny solenoids or tranny itself is out.

1WILLY1

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sounds like the tranny shifter linkage to me, it happened to me,, it came loose and the car would not engage at all, very easy fix for any mechanic, 15 minutes of work

SC4Paulo

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was this the mechanics special on las vegas craiglist for 1200 or something?

BigPeteSC4

Yessir, after talking quite a bit. It's going to cost me $530, the 30 was for a tow.

NixusSC

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def. sounds more like a possible linkage issues since moving the shifter is doing nothing

SC4Paulo

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Dang 500 for that you got a pretty decent deal.

SC4Paulo

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And I they say the transmission linkage is the problem, I'll more than be happy to help.

BigPeteSC4

KingShawty, that'd be great. School's out June 6th. & the SC should be here at my place by then. Between School and work I don't have time for anything. I'll PM you some time in June to see when we can set something up.

BigPeteSC4

I hated using the search function just to come across threads that weren't resolved. So here's my resolution, Hope it helps someone in the future.

So after a couple months of researching and finding a replacement trans and procrastination, it was the damned Transmission oil filter. It was clogged with about 2mm of gunk. I tried pouring some new ATF in the old one and NO fluid was getting through,. This was a big undertaking since I have little mechanical background. Hardest part was breaking the seal on the pan. I used a putty knife and then started to pry it open with the opposite end of the hammer head. After installing a new filter, new T-IV ATF ($7.65 a quart @ local Toyota dealership) new engine oil filter and engine oil and 220000 on the clock, It's alive! & It's stupid smooth. I am now proud to say I own a SC.

Ali SC3

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Thanks for posting the results!! and sounds like it worked out great. amazing what a new oil filter can do I would have guessed the trans was shot myself if not the shifter linkage.