This is a follow-up to my previous post.

My mechanic was able to swap a used SOHC 6G72 from Japan (maybe from a 4 door sedan). He said the engine runs good, but know the automatic transmission is making a grinding noise and he is unable to shift it into gear. He said he has an extra rebuilt tranny from a 94 in his garage that he will try to swap with the broken tranny.

The previous engine through a rod, but I don't see any connection this would have with the tranny. What could cause a tranny to "breakdown" after "blowing up" an engine?

Thanks,
Ron