95 series manual and auto transfer case

[prado rig Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close prado rig]

guys i need to know are the manual and auto transfer cases the same???

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

guys i need to know are the manual and auto transfer cases the same???

There's at least 2 different transfers around for the 90's. I'm still trying to nut this out exactly but from online discussions and looking at photos I believe they are: VF3B for the 5VZ petrol and VF3BM for the 1KD diesel.

The only external difference I've seen is in regards to the breathers. I have a 5VZ auto, and my transfer's breather is horizontal on the driver side of the transfer gear stick, but only as a tube, which routes over to the auto transmission (where the auto has the external breather). Whilst a 1KD auto, I've seen it's transfer's breather is on the passenger side of the transfer gear stick, and it's an actual breather pointing vertically. Additionally, someone with a 1KD manual said his breather is also on the passenger side of the transfer stick.

Let me know what engine/transmission/breather arrangement you have and it may help to understand this puzzle!

[Playdoh96 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Playdoh96]

There's at least 2 different transfers around for the 90's. I'm still trying to nut this out exactly but from online discussions and looking at photos I believe they are: VF3B for the 5VZ petrol and VF3BM for the 1KD diesel.

The only external difference I've seen is in regards to the breathers. I have a 5VZ auto, and my transfer's breather is horizontal on the driver side of the transfer gear stick, but only as a tube, which routes over to the auto transmission (where the auto has the external breather). Whilst a 1KD auto, I've seen it's transfer's breather is on the passenger side of the transfer gear stick, and it's an actual breather pointing vertically. Additionally, someone with a 1KD manual said his breather is also on the passenger side of the transfer stick.

Let me know what engine/transmission/breather arrangement you have and it may help to understand this puzzle!

Interesting..... I got 96 V6 manual with the breather for the transfer on top left (passenger's) side pointing up.

Glen do you think the spec plate on fire wall will have which model transfer is fitted?? Might have to get out and have a look see tomorrow

[Playdoh96 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Playdoh96]

Should of look in the manual before replying. According to the bible there's 2 type's of transfer fit in the 90 as Glen has stated. VF3BM is fitted to the early auto and all manual's. The VF3B is fitted to the late model auto's only. So there you go prado rig. If you have the early model 90's auto transfer case, it should go straight on the back of the manual gearbox no drama.

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ok so after talking to seller he stated that it was non electric centre diff lock so i decided to do the 15hour round drive and pick it up but alas it is electric centre diff lock what can i do??????

[Playdoh96 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Playdoh96]

Oh bugger. Looking at the wiring diagram's with that transfer case fitted. Look's like there's a ECU that control's the stepper motor on back of transfer case. I'm sure if you have the later model Prado should be a plug and play set up with the ECU fitted. Will be slightly harder if you have the earlier model but should be do able with a little wiring know how. With out looking at both transfer case's side by side, unsure if you could remove the motor off the back, and fit the stubby stick in some how. Or you could just pull and the stuffed gear out of the new one and fit it to your old one. To me that sound's cheaper and easier than mucking around with the wiring. Good luck mate

[scottkz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scottkz]

There the same transfercase just one has a lever to lock the diff the has a electric motor to lock
If you have a series 2 90 aĺl the wiring is already there for the actuator but early cars it isnt
As stated before its reletivly easy to wire up

[dig prado Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close dig prado]

Hi I am new on here could someone tell me if the drive chain in the transfer box is the same for a manualdiff lock to a electric diff lock thanks

[Jake sum Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Jake sum]

does any body know if 5vz transfer case will fit on 3rz w56 and will it work fine or have to make c

There the same transfercase just one has a lever to lock the diff the has a electric motor to lock
If you have a series 2 90 aĺl the wiring is already there for the actuator but early cars it isnt
As stated before its reletivly easy to wire up

does anybody no if transfer case from 5vz manual will fit 3rz w56 configuration

[scottkz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scottkz]

Probably a bit late now but I believe there all basically interchangeable
Petrols atleast
Diesel cases are about 90mm further back therefore the lever is put forward into the case adaptor (between the case and gearbox)