Landcruiser HJ61 Auto Trans. Question

If you have doubts, spend the money. Think of the cost of retrieval of your selves, car and trailer and then mech work somewhere out in the boonies.

G'day aahjay, I have a hj61 4 speed auto also .Do a search on wholsale automatics on internet and check their website out.Look at the latest news section and there is a whole article on these transmissions. I am going to rebuild mine when i gather some cash.The guy (Rodney) quoted $3150 but said he can do it for $2950.Their ph is 9762 8004. Let me know what you think and how you go.

Speak to Rodney at Wholesale Automatic Transmissions in Melbourne...he does a tranny exchange for 2000 and a bit, there is nothing he doesnt knowe about your tranny, he specialises in yota autos, i bought a shift kit off him for my 94 petrol auto, i would have a service and dont worry about it, but ask the pro for his feelings...
Andrew

Just do the normal serice of the auto before you go and keep the ~$3000 for the new auto in your pocket.

If you haven't already, and it looks like your in VIC, join RACV and take the "Total Care" membership at $161.00 - (from the RACV site) Towing and Recovery - If your vehicle breaks down more than 100km from home and RACV can’t get you started, then you are entitled to:
up to 10 nights accommodation, and
up to 10 days rental vehicle.
Recovery for your vehicle, you and your passengers when you are more than 100 km away from home.
Towing your car to the attending service centre(up to 100km).
Arrange a rental car for one day when you are close to home and your vehicle needs to be towed.

If it were me I wouldn't spend the money if it wasn't necessary - keep it for when you do need it.

Happy holidays!

"Motor and autotrans going fine" sort of answered your own question I would spend more time checking out your battery and tyres they are by far and away the biggest source of problems

The proof is in the pooding they say...and you mentioned you service it regularly....this is why you have 350kms on it and another 150 to go...nothing kills a a442f quicker than a 1fzfe 4.5 and old oil, new oil and it lives on...same with motors..no change the oil, no change out of a few thousand dollars.
I second the RACV top cover idea, you will probably put a new motor in b4 the auto goes, wrecking yards are full of the autos no-one needs. Rodney will tell you though, that your a440f suffers from overheating, especially if towing....so speak to him and get the right advice first time....he wont try to sell you a new auto, but if it does hit the fan, he will ship an auto to wherever you are towed to and will beat all the other places for price.
Andrew