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W59 transmission

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tratz96, Feb 17, 2021.

  1. Feb 17, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    Tratz96

    Tratz96 [OP] New Member

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    My reverse gear broke a tooth in my 95 tacoma. Where can i find a new reverse idler gear with out buying a whole rebuild kit? I believe its a w59f tranny
     
  2. Feb 17, 2021 at 10:24 AM
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    Abeyancer

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    Have you torn into it? I'm fairly certain reverse gear is a complete cluster shaft in the w59 not just one gear. The w59 was used in 4cyl applications
     
  3. Feb 17, 2021 at 11:56 AM
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    Its just the reverse idler gear....it looks like it should come out fairly easily it just spins freely on the shaft
     
  4. Feb 17, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    Check with cobra transmissions. I've bought individual bearings from them when I rebuilt my w59 and I know they've got gear sets, but you'd probably have to call and see if they'll sell just the idler gear cause it's not listed separate for the w59. But it is listed separate for the r150
     
  5. Feb 17, 2021 at 1:26 PM
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    Ok thanks for the tip!
     
  6. Feb 17, 2021 at 5:24 PM
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    Talk to the Local Transmission rebuilders many times they have buckets of that stuff .

    Buy Donuts make nice.
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2021 at 11:55 PM
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    Jeff Lange

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    You can buy it from Toyota if you want, it's not super expensive.

    33402-30031 (1995-2000)
    33402-53020 (2001-2004)

    Jeff
     
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  8. Feb 18, 2021 at 3:40 AM
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    To me the dealer would be the first place I looked.
     
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    Yeah, I'm all for finding alternative and/or cheaper options, but to not include Toyota in your search for Toyota parts always feels a bit off to me, haha. Sometimes they're outrageously pricey, other times they are surprisingly affordable.

    Jeff
     
  10. Feb 21, 2021 at 11:18 AM
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    Depending on where you are located and if you are on a budget i have two W59 parts transmissions i would be willing to sell you for cheap. I upgraded to a R150F behind my 3RZ so i no longer have any use for them outside of mock up for other projects.
     
  11. Feb 21, 2021 at 11:20 AM
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    Toyota actually had the gear i ordered it from them. I didn't think they would have or sell just the gear but they did! Thanks though!
     

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