Transmission woes?

[r1burden]

I have a 1995 4runner 3.0 V6 automatic
today I was taking off from a stop light
and the trans slipped a bit, I thought maybe it was just not in Drive good. at the next light nothing, no foward movement at all.
I checked the fluid level it was a bit low, but I added 2 quarts of fluid and it didnt make a difrence. I took it straight to a trans shop after hours. I have a friend that is a toyota mechanic and he said these things were bullit proof. any one have any issues like this?

:dammit:

 

[bdeakin]

This is just a blind stab, but I"m going to say that you might be in for a repacement Torque Converter. In my experience, it's the weak point in the otherwise great transmissions. I had mine chip on the front spine-things. And, after looking it over, I can see how the metal can fatigue on the front of it. I'm sorry to hear that, man.

 

[r1burden]

transmission woes

well just got off the phone with trans place
nothing electronic, no pressure in the trans

bottom line $2200.00 smackers
for a complete rebuild
that really sucks
how much is a new transfrom toyota?
or a good used one?

 

[mikes4runner]

Toyota will get the same rebuilt transmission that the shop will get.

Maybe a salvage yard(junk yard) and do it yourself.

$1800.00 to $2500.00 sounds about right for a shop.