R150F rebuild kit
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I did come across this to. I would have to call them. Because it says r150 and not r150f.
MN4runnerman
Senior Member
I think that’s just an editing error but better to call
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T4R2014
Elite Member
Up to you. Not the worst price to me, but then again I'm not pissed at any three of my 4Runners. Plus I'd rather pay freight than drive over there. And Marlin is a respected name in these forums, so if it fails you can roast the piss out of his company.
Yup. I understand what your saying. At this point. I don’t know. I’m so ****ing pissed. First transmission makes a weird raddle/tic/knock noise in 3rd gear.
This transmission doesn’t make noise in gears. But it makes a noise when you bang gears. It sounds like something is loose inside and flapping. Also, it vibrates the truck at some speeds. You can feel a vibration when you give it gas or let of the gas. And really feel it if you maintain certain speed. Hard to describe it. But long story short. When you switch gears/ bang gears. You feel something in there being lose. And vibrations at higher speeds. As if a shaft or bearing is bad.
Yoter
New member
You already replaced it once?
regarding the one with supposedly 40K, make sure to get a VIN # from him and google it or even carfax it. I have had MANY junk yards around where I live lie to me about mileage when trying to find a transmission. (if they don't have the VIN chances are they are full of sh*t)
I am in a similar situation with my 4runner, 1st gear wont stay engaged under any engine load. I have 125k miles, already replaced shift ball and socket w/marlin crawler ones (originals were like new). Will stay in 1st if transfer case is in Neutral and will also stay engaged if descending hill and using transmission for engine braking. But apply any amount of throttle and it pops right out of gear.
I have been afraid of trying to rebuild, do you know how hard of a job it is? Have you rebuilt a transmission before?
T4R2014
Elite Member
It's your daily too right? That's what sucks about dailying a project. You touch one thing and it all comes chasing your ass. Plus the rust battle can never be won in this shithole state. At this point you have so much into it that it probably isn't even worth it to sell. I would either hold out for a low mile transmission with proof(very uncertain, plus who knows what someone would ask for that), or cough up for Marlin.
dogtail
New member
Yes, LUK bearing/rebuild kit.
dogtail
New member
LUK bearings are made by a German bearing company been around over 100 years. Transmission shops use them. The transmission shop got all the parts and rebuilt my transmission and rear end, I'm not the one that did the rebuild. I'm not sure where they ordered them from.
I have another car that I can drive. I have not rebuilt a transmission. But my friend is a mechanic and he can do this job easily so I’m not worried. The guy does have a vin for the 40k transmission. I had some rust issue. But beyond that. If I showed you photo of my frame and undercarriage. You’d be shocked how well taken care of it is and clean.
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dogtail
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Yeah 40K for $600, nice but skeptical on that verification. I scored a backyard 5 speed, guy wanted $400 I offered $250 and he accepted. Said it had 125K out of wreck. Couldn't verify mileage cause was not in vehicle. I had it torn open to verify condition, was nice condition.
Also I have a 2000 5 speed parts rig with 225K, I drove it so I know its transmission is good. Gonna pull that transmission out and keep it and all the stuff needed for a auto to manual swap...or sell it if I change my mind.
BrianSD_42
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Just curious man but how many miles do you have your truck and who many of those years were you the owner? Also what are all these problems. I know you've posted about them but do you mind giving a quick list?
I got the truck with 174k. Two months later the head gasket went. So now it has a JDM ever since. Currently it’s sitting at 240k. Since then, it had a manual swap. First manual transmission went. Now about 1 year later sounds like this one is going to. It has a slap noise when going through gears. But if you shift really really smoothly/ slow. Then it’s notning. The oem alternator took a dump. I’m going to be on my 3rd ACDELCO Cadillac alternator, in two months. Besides those, it had couple other headaches. Rear shock hoop rusted through. Had to weld new one. Replaced all front end with OEM. Replaced all rear end bushings. I have not cut corners on my truck. Everything is oem. From steering rack to all the belts. Spark plug wires and coils. Even replaced oem fuel injector.
The sunroof was leaking.
BrianSD_42
New member
I also have sunroof leak and the only way I fixed it is by living in San Diego.
Re the alternators I've have had good luck with quality oem refurbished.
Sorry to hear about the rest of the issues. That sounds super frustrating.
I just recently thought about what I would spend to fix vs replace. My interior is top notch and my paint is good, suspension is great. I'm on my second engine and first auto trans.
After driving one there is no way I would buy a 5th gen. If I had to get a new truck it would probably be a new Tacoma 6-speed manual with TRD (not pro) and switch the tires to 31.5s with some grip. My buddy has a 17 and it literally can go near everywhere I go in my 3rd gen. These latest Tacoma's are quite capable. I did not like the latest 4Runner when I did a rental car test drive.
Why I'm making my 4Runner "the adventure vehicle" for next 10 years...
Forgive the thought stream but let's say I bought a new/used 4Runner for $35K. Tax man plus registration will be $3500 on day 1. Gone. Let's look at one year of payments .... Say $650 a month that is $7,800 in car payments in year one. Year one cost = $11,300 just for the privilege of owning a stock 5th gen. Sure maybe years 2-5 of payments might be offset slightly by sale value of my built rig but still that is a lot of cash ... And for what?
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Re the alternators I've have had good luck with quality oem refurbished.
Sorry to hear about the rest of the issues. That sounds super frustrating.
I just recently thought about what I would spend to fix vs replace. My interior is top notch and my paint is good, suspension is great. I'm on my second engine and first auto trans.
After driving one there is no way I would buy a 5th gen. If I had to get a new truck it would probably be a new Tacoma 6-speed manual with TRD (not pro) and switch the tires to 31.5s with some grip. My buddy has a 17 and it literally can go near everywhere I go in my 3rd gen. These latest Tacoma's are quite capable. I did not like the latest 4Runner when I did a rental car test drive.
Why I'm making my 4Runner "the adventure vehicle" for next 10 years...
Forgive the thought stream but let's say I bought a new/used 4Runner for $35K. Tax man plus registration will be $3500 on day 1. Gone. Let's look at one year of payments .... Say $650 a month that is $7,800 in car payments in year one. Year one cost = $11,300 just for the privilege of owning a stock 5th gen. Sure maybe years 2-5 of payments might be offset slightly by sale value of my built rig but still that is a lot of cash ... And for what?
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I agree mate. Very well put. I did drive a 2018 tacoma TRD. And it was a great ride. Felt very nice. But they want $42k for TRD off road. OUCH!!
I’m very mad because i fixed and replaced so many parts. And I replaced them with OEM. Spend a lot of money and time. And still have stupid issue. I think any other owner would of junked it after the rear shock hoop rusted through. You can eat of my interior floor. The paint is in great shape. The body is in good shape. The frame is clean. Yeah it had few rust spots. But it didn’t spread nor is it. I took care of it. Right away! Really is a clean 4runner for NJ. I’ll take some photos. Other than that. Besides the transmission. I guess it’s my fault. In a way, I have no control over a used junkyard transmission.
Scramble
New member
A few thoughs, I had my trans rebuilt on a 75 Coupe DeVille back in 1989, cost me $1200. $1400 today sounds like a good deal. Do it!
Get rid of that POS GM alternator & get one from Quality Power, it's a high output rebuilt Denso.
Keeping a North East 4runner on the road is hard work after all these years. My 3RZ will never see a salty road again! My baby's had enough.
BrianSD_42
New member
$35K is more accurate # for a 4WD TRD Offroad 4door Tacoma. But i agree it is expensive!
Truecar.com is your friend.
I don't know for sure but I would think that a quality Toyota shop should be able to do an OEM rebuild of manual trans for less than $2K.
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Truecar.com is your friend.
I don't know for sure but I would think that a quality Toyota shop should be able to do an OEM rebuild of manual trans for less than $2K.
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I’m not paying a shop to rebuilt my transmission when I have a mechanic friend who does everything. He has done everything for me. From engine swap, to manual swap, to fixing the rusted shock towers. Owns a 93 Supra, bmw with 1jz and s10 with SAS swap. Me and him make a good team Together. The problem is, is that there is simply no rebuild kit for r150f for 3rd gen. Which is what I was hoping for. Just seems like it. But I’m little confused because many Tacomas have the same exact set up. In that case, I’ll be stuck in buying a used transmission again.
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