Toyota Alphard Velfire 2010 gear Box Issue

[martin bevins]

Toyota Alphard  Velfire 2010 2.4L

Bought June 2022. 58000 miles

Recently i have been hearing a noise coming from my gearbox. Its at its loudest at 20 miles per hour.

It is a 7 speed K112/F Super CVT-I Automatic 2.4 L

Has anyone had the same issues. Dont know where to start. thanks Martin

[PaulE]

Hi, Have you checked the gear box oil level?

[martin bevins]

Thank you for your reply Paul. No I haven't. Is there an issue with gear boxes in a Velfire using oil that I don't know about. I will check and let you know ow I get on thanks

[Alphard Club]

Best have a transmission service. Replace fluid and filter. You will need either a garage or transmission specialist to do this for you. 

 

I would do it sooner than later

[martin bevins]

 

Hi. We finally got round to draining oil and removing sump (there was just over 5 ltrs of oil ) and dropped the sump. The sump was full of metal as per attached photos. The 2 biggest bits of metal are shown against a lighter for scale.

 

Assuming something is seriously wrong with the gear box. Any advice would be appreciated. 

[Picasso]

These gear boxes take at least 9 litres of fluid 

[anotherdom]

Those little metal cylinders in your sump are evidence of a roller bearing failure - sorry. It’s very likely that bits of hardened steel escaping a bearing will have done further damage elsewhere. Did you also drop the strainer? A full inspection and rebuild likely more expensive than sourcing a replacement (used, possibly refurbished) gearbox.

Edited April 29, 2023 by anotherdom

[martin bevins]

Yes I did remove the stainer. Going to source another gearbox. Thanks for your reply.