ryanrs posted:

I liked this idea, but a rebuilt kit + torque converter is actually quite expensive.

$??? junkyard, pick it myself
$600 junkyard transmission, shipped
$700 rebuild kit + torque converter
$2,400 rebuilt transmission from dealer
$5,000 AWD 2nd gen Sienna in much better condition
$10,000 Old 4WD 4runner with high miles

There's a guy on craigslist parting out a 2000 Sienna. That's probably a good place to get a transmission, side window glass, and other misc poo poo all at once.