3.4 missing part.. engine to trans peice

TatonkaII · 07-14-2009, 04:37 PM

I bought an 99 3.4 and trans as a package and I am missing a part.. or two.

I've got it all mocked up but realized I have now way to bolt the bottom of my trans to my engine. I'm missing whatever that part is.. what is it and where can I find it??

Without knowing what it is or what ist called.. finding this picture is the best I can do. (sorry to whomever owns this pic.. but thank you!)

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dntsdad · 07-14-2009, 05:11 PM

there is a gusset that goes there and under by the oil pan that straps the two together. One for each side..

Nevermind its junk without those. You should sell it to me!!!

SHould be an easy junkyard part to find.

dntsdad · 07-14-2009, 05:18 PM

dntsdad · 07-14-2009, 05:19 PM

well that pic doesnt help much.....hopefully you get the idea

TatonkaII · 07-14-2009, 05:50 PM

Got it..can you email that to me so I can get a better idea?

cmanning3547@yahoo.com

Thanks!

TatonkaII · 07-14-2009, 05:52 PM

never mind, got it

904_runner · 07-14-2009, 06:42 PM

got the pics or the parts?

I reused my 3.0L brackets.

TatonkaII · 07-15-2009, 03:22 PM

I'll get a pic later on if I can, I'm not able to go to the shop. Right now I've got it all bolted up abut there is a opening/gap on the bottom right of the trans/engine which I assume is covered by the bracket on that side. I dont have either driver/passenger side bracket.

Thanks,
Chuck

PS: if anyone has them, thatd be awesome.. but it doesn't seem like this would be something "laying" around..

904_runner · 07-15-2009, 03:24 PM

don't you have the ones from your 3.0L? if you did a 3.4L swap from a 3.0L you can reuse those brackets.

TatonkaII · 07-15-2009, 07:21 PM

No, I'm the idiot who is swapping one in his 1985 22R equipped vehicle. I have NO earthly idea WTF i am doing.... and loving every minute of it. My brother talked me in to it and a week after the engine got here he skipped town and got a job out of the country...SO, i'm learning as I go.

904_runner · 07-15-2009, 08:41 PM

Well This is a really helpfull link:
http://www.andrewzook.com/

What transmission are you using?

JonnyBoy · 07-16-2009, 12:35 PM

You know, those guys are optional. They weren't on the 2000 3.4 and tranny I got either, and I didn't put them on cause I was too lazy to clean the gunk out of the unused threads in the block.

TatonkaII · 07-16-2009, 05:02 PM

Well, my engine 99' and I am using the stock 5sp from the Tacoma with it. I got an adapter from Marlin and am using my duals behind it.

Here is a pic of where she sits:

Ahbustae86 · 07-22-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TatonkaII

I bought an 99 3.4 and trans as a package and I am missing a part.. or two.

I've got it all mocked up but realized I have now way to bolt the bottom of my trans to my engine. I'm missing whatever that part is.. what is it and where can I find it??

Without knowing what it is or what ist called.. finding this picture is the best I can do. (sorry to whomever owns this pic.. but thank you!)

I am doing the same swap and using a 98 3.4 and auto tranny. I also thought I was missing the stiffener brackets, but the Toyota dealer told me he doesn't see it on their computer so it probably doesn't need them. I also checked the Bellhousing and look like there isn't a hole to bolt that bracket to. I'm still researching it and may modify the 3.0 to fit the 3.4.

TatonkaII · 08-10-2009, 10:44 AM

Guys- I finally got my hands on the brackets and it looks like either they are they wrong ones or its not what i need.

I have a fairly large gap (plenty big enough for mud, small rocks, etc. to get through) from the bottom or my engine to the bottom of my manual trans. I thought maybe the brackets would over up the opening, but they don't. I'm going to fab up a small piece of sheet metal to cover it up and bolt that directly to my trans to keep stuff out. I just wanted to let everyone know in case someone else was wondering.

yodathespian87 · 08-10-2009, 12:27 PM

Are you missing the very small steel sheet that goes in between the trans and the engine? That would keep all of that out and is down there. Hard to tell with out good pics.

cadman · 08-10-2009, 12:47 PM

There is also a rubber seal that goes on that cover.

Ahbustae86 · 08-11-2009, 11:15 AM

You are looking for the rear engine cover that goes between the lower part of the engine and bellhousing. Those brackets are on the 3.0s I believe and not required on a 3.4. If I remember correctly on the 3.0's the brackets are used to hold the rear engine cover plate in place where the 3.4 it is held in place by the bell itself. Toyota has those plates for under $30.

TatonkaII · 08-11-2009, 06:14 PM

ok, thanks guys. I'm down south so mud is inevitable.. I'll swing by toyota on order one. Does anyone have a part number by chance?

TatonkaII · 10-07-2009, 03:43 PM

I hate to start a NEW thread for one silly question, but I have one:

what does this go to? I figured to would goto the EVAP box, but I couldnt figure it out.

Any help??

http://thumb10.webshots.net/t/65/765...0hzWKUk_th.jpg

A New High · 10-07-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TatonkaII

I hate to start a NEW thread for one silly question, but I have one:

what does this go to? I figured to would goto the EVAP box, but I couldnt figure it out.

Any help??

http://thumb10.webshots.net/t/65/765...0hzWKUk_th.jpg

Although the picture pops up literally the size of my thumb, it appears you're holding up the vacuume line that provides vacuume to the ADD...

AKA useless to you

07-14-2009, 05:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
dntsdad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 292	there is a gusset that goes there and under by the oil pan that straps the two together. One for each side.. Nevermind its junk without those. You should sell it to me!!! SHould be an easy junkyard part to find. __________________ 1992 Toyota Pickup Ex-Cab 3.0 V6 4" Pro-Comp lift

07-14-2009, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
dntsdad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 292	__________________ 1992 Toyota Pickup Ex-Cab 3.0 V6 4" Pro-Comp lift

07-14-2009, 05:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
dntsdad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fresno, Ca. Posts: 292	well that pic doesnt help much.....hopefully you get the idea __________________ 1992 Toyota Pickup Ex-Cab 3.0 V6 4" Pro-Comp lift

07-14-2009, 06:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,791	got the pics or the parts? I reused my 3.0L brackets. __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

07-15-2009, 03:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,791	don't you have the ones from your 3.0L? if you did a 3.4L swap from a 3.0L you can reuse those brackets. __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

07-14-2009, 05:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
TatonkaII Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24	Got it..can you email that to me so I can get a better idea? cmanning3547@yahoo.com Thanks!

07-14-2009, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
TatonkaII Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24	never mind, got it

07-15-2009, 03:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
TatonkaII Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24	I'll get a pic later on if I can, I'm not able to go to the shop. Right now I've got it all bolted up abut there is a opening/gap on the bottom right of the trans/engine which I assume is covered by the bracket on that side. I dont have either driver/passenger side bracket. Thanks, Chuck PS: if anyone has them, thatd be awesome.. but it doesn't seem like this would be something "laying" around..

07-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
TatonkaII Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24	No, I'm the idiot who is swapping one in his 1985 22R equipped vehicle. I have NO earthly idea WTF i am doing.... and loving every minute of it. My brother talked me in to it and a week after the engine got here he skipped town and got a job out of the country...SO, i'm learning as I go.

07-15-2009, 08:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
904_runner Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chico, California Posts: 3,791	Well This is a really helpfull link: http://www.andrewzook.com/ What transmission are you using? __________________ Mike 1990 4runner: 3.4 swapped, 5-speed, sas'd, Rear leaf swap, Locked, 5.29's, 39.5" iroks on Beadlocks, Armor'd Longfields, Duals coming soon: My build thread http://www.yotatech.com/f152/904_run...thread-158746/ http://www.treadlightly.org/ http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav...ery/index.html

07-16-2009, 12:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
JonnyBoy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lone Pine, CA Posts: 409	You know, those guys are optional. They weren't on the 2000 3.4 and tranny I got either, and I didn't put them on cause I was too lazy to clean the gunk out of the unused threads in the block. __________________ Jonny 1990 3.4 5spd 4Runner, 33" BFG KM2's 1983 5spd Shortbed, 35" BFG M/T's with no lift! Soon to be...who knows, but the 35's ain't stayin! "If at first you don't succeed, skydiving's not for you." -Unknown

07-16-2009, 05:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
TatonkaII Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24	Well, my engine 99' and I am using the stock 5sp from the Tacoma with it. I got an adapter from Marlin and am using my duals behind it. Here is a pic of where she sits: Attached Thumbnails

08-10-2009, 10:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
TatonkaII Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24	Guys- I finally got my hands on the brackets and it looks like either they are they wrong ones or its not what i need. I have a fairly large gap (plenty big enough for mud, small rocks, etc. to get through) from the bottom or my engine to the bottom of my manual trans. I thought maybe the brackets would over up the opening, but they don't. I'm going to fab up a small piece of sheet metal to cover it up and bolt that directly to my trans to keep stuff out. I just wanted to let everyone know in case someone else was wondering.

08-10-2009, 12:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
yodathespian87 Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Posts: 468	Are you missing the very small steel sheet that goes in between the trans and the engine? That would keep all of that out and is down there. Hard to tell with out good pics. __________________ 86 Pickup 4x2, Manual (Sold) 87 Extra Cab Pickup 4x4, Manual (Sold) 93 4Runner 4x4, Manual, 3.4 Swap In progress 90 4Runner 4x4, Manual, Blown 3.0 (Stripping out for parts then to become a trail rig/camping/fun truck) 94 Lexus SC400, 1UZ, magnaflow exhaust, after market headlights, bought for parts for the swap into the 90 4Runner

08-10-2009, 12:47 PM	#17 (permalink)
cadman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orange County, SoCal Posts: 459	There is also a rubber seal that goes on that cover. __________________ "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right" my father-in-law 1989 4wd Xtra Cab, 3.4L V6 A340F auto, gear drive transfer case, 3" Downey rear leafs, 1.5" BJ spacers, Doetsch Tech shocks front & rear, E-code Hellas 4.88 gears, ARB locked F&R, Toyo Open Country MT 255/85R/16, Procomp 16x8 black steel Krawlers Badlands Basher front bumper, Warn M8000 winch, All-Pro Off-Road rear Tacoma bumper Revenge Fabrication Sliders Alpine CDA 9857 My 3.4 swap

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08-11-2009, 11:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ahbustae86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 22	You are looking for the rear engine cover that goes between the lower part of the engine and bellhousing. Those brackets are on the 3.0s I believe and not required on a 3.4. If I remember correctly on the 3.0's the brackets are used to hold the rear engine cover plate in place where the 3.4 it is held in place by the bell itself. Toyota has those plates for under $30.

08-11-2009, 06:14 PM	#19 (permalink)
TatonkaII Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24	ok, thanks guys. I'm down south so mud is inevitable.. I'll swing by toyota on order one. Does anyone have a part number by chance?

10-07-2009, 03:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
TatonkaII Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 24	I hate to start a NEW thread for one silly question, but I have one: what does this go to? I figured to would goto the EVAP box, but I couldnt figure it out. Any help?? http://thumb10.webshots.net/t/65/765...0hzWKUk_th.jpg