A340E Basic Rebuild kit

[Kai]

Was looking at this on eBay - how comprehensive is this, and would it be enough to do a proper enough, but basic job?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170536709461

And secondly, is it something that's doable in your garage with the right tools, as the manuals make it look horrifically complicated even for me :aigo:

 

[Nick M]

I haven't dug in a rebuild kit in some time. But I can't see in the pack if all that is really needed is really there. Sadly, this is a nonservicable unit as far as Toyota is concerned. So we can't get parts anymore from them. I know from some ebay sellers the description being one thing, and the package being something else isn't necessarily the same. He lists the pump bushing as you can see. I would think a "Super rebuild kit" is everything. If you can, press him for info on the product. Sometimes they offer it right up.

 

[Kai]

Thing is, transstar industries still sells ALL the individual components, although i know Raybestos Blue plates have been discontinued and replaced with something else. Presumably this kit contains all the gaskets & seals needed to replace the parts that are included. Either way - to replace JUST the clutch packs and the brake band....how much time/ballache/special service tools are we talking?

 

[Nick M]

Sorry for the delay. I was just cruizing the trans section today. My impression is you are more than capable, however, I don't think it is something you should try and "wing it". I don't consider the tools specialized. But that is from my perspective of working in this industry. I wouldn't do it in my garage with a floor jack. I think that is a pain the balls It would be faster to pull the engine/trans together. In a shop I would undo the top bellhousing bolts with things like my Snap on 3 foot extension. A large work bench is ideal. Like in the IPT video I put up on valve body removal.

 

[Raven97990]

The kit covers just friction materials- but that generally is what wears out. I prefer new pumps over just a replacement bushing- but as far as if you could do it- take your time and follow the manual, and pay VERY VERY close attention to how you take everything apart, because if you miss 1 item, it won't work.

 

[Kai]

The TSRM lists a lot of 'special tools' that look expensive...are we talking just massive snap ring pliers i can buy anywhere, or do i actually need a lot of these tools from Toyota themselves? As you're ASE certified, i'm guessing you've stripped and rebuilt at least one of these A340's - if i'm taking my time - is it doable in a weekend?

 

[Raven97990]

Kai-

I own A340e.com and have messed with a few of them =D

It's mostly big snap ring pliers, tricks with screw drivers, and take a lot of time- What I'd recommend is maybe grab a spare box and build it for your first one- just in case something gets completely foobar you have one that at least works well enough to go back in.

 

[Kai]

That was the plan - have the offer of a low-mileage A340E from a GT Limited that i could replace my current one with, and use that as the basis for a refresh. A manual transmission i can understand, and doesn't look too complex. The auto? My brain hurts just trying to comprehend it sometimes

 

[IJ.]

I did mine way back, I had to make a few of the "Special Tools" as there are a few steps that are impossible without them.

 

[Nick M]

The TSRM lists a lot of 'special tools' that look expensive...are we talking just massive snap ring pliers i can buy anywhere, or do i actually need a lot of these tools from Toyota themselves? As you're ASE certified, i'm guessing you've stripped and rebuilt at least one of these A340's - if i'm taking my time - is it doable in a weekend?

At the dealer there was a tool room for all listed tools in every repair manual. So I didn't consider them special, from my perspective.

 

[Raven97990]

I did mine way back, I had to make a few of the "Special Tools" as there are a few steps that are impossible without them.

Only one that I can think of is removing the large clutch case that is held in with the 2 8mm x 1.25 pitch bolts, and the ideal method is a slide hammer to pop it out- if thats the one you are referring to- you can carefully walk it out with screw drivers on either side- just MUCH MUCH easier with a small slide hammer.