Recent content by thenewuser

Yea I would definitely rather not take legal action, but if he can't fix it then I won't have much of a choice. I would consider this a lesson learned but at the same time I need my car to work. I don't want to blow $2500 on something that is going to break on me within a few thousand miles and...

I recently had my transmission rebuilt at a mom/pop shop because it was about $500 cheaper than other places, and told me the turn around time would be about 2 days. Well, after 2 weeks I finally get my truck back. At first I notice when its cold it wont go into gear. I rev it and it will barely...

So this is just something that happens from time and miles, not abuse? What are the benefits to rebuilding the trans over replacing it with a used one?

Oh man I'm glad I found this thread, I have been having the same issue and wondering what it was. I'm not very mechanically inclined here so bare with me, but if I kept the OD off would it prevent further damage? I am going to be looking for a used trans to buy instead of rebuilding it but if I...

First 4runner, 2001 4x4 and its been fun. I am up in northern California, if anyone knows some good trails to hit let me know.