Originally Posted By: NHGUY
Really,its a miracle they offered one up until now.
+1 Awesome OP was able to get one.
But really, Im not sure the concern is worth the stress. Im sure a core will be available somewhere, Toyota will have some parts availability, and likely rebuilders would be able to work other magic if need be.
Thing is, that's assuming the big IF, as in IF the MT fails internally... Maybe there is a reason to think so, but MT innards if driven well and not some exotic, high power, high speed thing, can generally be viewed as bulletproof. Just keep the fluid changed, and learn to double clutch and apply techniques to minimize synchro and bearing wear inside the MT.