Ok. Got a line on a transmission. I had the dealership check the VIN and this is what came up ...

1997 Montero Sport 4WD A/T
Aisin AW 30-43LE
96M E 67472

If anyone knows of why this wouldn't work, let me know ASAP. Planning on going down to pick it up tomorrow morning otherwise.

It comes with the torque converter but no flex plate. I'm not sure if the flex plate the '99 currently has would work or not. ???

There used to be a place here in Denver that sold beefed up lower stall torque converts. That was a LONG time ago and I don't have clue who that was anymore. Worth looking into?

Edward

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