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Toyota 4Runner Transmission Problems

141 messages,  Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 1:33 PM

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Re: Whinning Noise During Acceleration, 1,2,3 Gear [patriotmissile] by michealf
Apr 22, 2008 (5:05 am)
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Replying to: patriotmissile (Apr 22, 2008 4:07 am)

Everything you are telling us is classic to a worn throwout bearing. At 265,000 mile I would certainly expect that. Since you are going to replace the throwout bearing I would advise just redoing the entire clutch group, the clutch plate, pressure plate,pilot bushing and throwout bearing. The labor cost will be pretty much the same for all as just replacing the bearing.
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Re: Whinning Noise During Acceleration, 1,2,3 Gear [patriotmissile] by bandit10
Apr 22, 2008 (6:56 pm)
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Replying to: patriotmissile (Apr 22, 2008 4:07 am)

I'm not sure why just the Throw Out Bearing was the only part replaced with a manual Transmission. Because it still reqiures a complete tear down of the clutch assembly. It's unfortunate to say, but your going too have to go thru the whole clutch assembly. Re-face or replace the Fly Wheel, Another throw out bearing, Pilot bearing, pressure plate. There all vulnerable, and a complete clutch assembly you Toyota will last another 265,000 miles. Just to get the mileage you've gotten says a lot about you and your maintaince of your vehicle. It must be nice driving 90 to 100 miles an hour on your daily commute. At those speeds the engine stays so clean with little to no carbon build up. And hardly any sludge. Injectors stay clean also. I hope this was of some help. It's no fun having to another repair on the same part of the SUV. But yours is worth it. Let uuse know how it works out when you've finished, all readers will be inspired. Good Luck, Bandit.
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overheating transmission by mexico
Apr 24, 2008 (6:30 pm)
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1990 v6 auto transmission is overheating. Never used to, it is something new. Identical load, temperature, weather, traffic on the same route. Used to be fine, now it will overheat and not cool down while driving.
 
With that said, 3-4 weeks following this, transmission died. It has since been replaced, HOWEVER, the temperature is still a problem. I am confident the temperature caused the initial transmission to die. What could be causing this? Faulty radiator? I do not have an external oil cooler, think one will fit on this 4runner?
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Re: 2005 4runner transmission problem solved [rollins2] by canddmeyer
Apr 25, 2008 (12:47 am)
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Replying to: rollins2 (Mar 21, 2008 5:10 pm)

I read your post and I have to laugh at the dealer comment. Odds are, your dealer screwed up and pulled the tranny drain plug during an oil change. If it happened at Folsom Lake Toyota where my issue occurred, I wouldn't be surprised. "FLT" left my engine two quarts low and tranny two quarts over. I'd bet dollars to donuts your dealership caused the problem.
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New 4Runner Auto Transmissions by steve_sf
Apr 25, 2008 (3:58 pm)
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I am looking to buy a 2008 4Runner 6cyl. My previous 1995 4Runner 4cyl just passed 380,000 and despite taking great care of it, is not worth any more major repairs. (My connector rod is expected to fail soon.) I have previously owned 4 other Toyota trucks or SUVs. Needless to say, I am a dedicated Toyota fan. My problem is that the newer models are only available in auto transmission, the manuals having been discontinued due to "lack of consumer sales volume". I am a firm believer in manual everything. I don't want a cushy driving experience. I want total control of the vehicle myself. I even dislike power windows and door locks. I am at a crossroads with sucking it up and getting the 2008 with automatic trans, as the only manual options are buying from other companies.
My question is: Seeing more posts about transmission problems on this blog than I am comfortable with, is there anything inherently wrong with the current 4Runner automatic transmission design? I take excellent care of all my vehicles and every mechanic remarks on how many 100s of Ks I get out of each vehicle. FYI: I tend to drive about 40K per year and take a lot of mountain/off-road trips, but don't tow anything.
Thanks
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Re: Whinning Noise During Acceleration, 1,2,3 Gear [bandit10] by patriotmissile
Apr 25, 2008 (10:51 pm)
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Replying to: bandit10 (Apr 22, 2008 6:56 pm)

Thanks for the info, I'll let you know what happens. Yea it is great to drive that fast everyday, I can only go 105 mph because of the govner, but I do it all the time.
 
Take Care,
patriotmissile
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Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [steve_sf] by nedzel
May 07, 2008 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: steve_sf (Apr 25, 2008 3:58 pm)

I've got about 70,000 miles on my 2003 V8 4Runner. No problems with the auto transmission so far.
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94 4 runner v6 manual by booster85
May 19, 2008 (12:36 pm)
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i recently installed a throught berining in my trans. my chiltions manual dosnt show me where the fork goes in the middel, foward or after. needless to say its all back together and no clutch. help
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Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [steve_sf] by beercoll1
May 21, 2008 (5:47 am)
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Replying to: steve_sf (Apr 25, 2008 3:58 pm)

I have 104k miles on my 2003 V8 4-runner and still no problems with the transmission(knock on wood).
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Re: New 4Runner Auto Transmissions [steve_sf] by canddmeyer
May 23, 2008 (12:53 am)
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Replying to: steve_sf (Apr 25, 2008 3:58 pm)

The current model 4Runner transmissions have been bulletproof so far, whether it be on V6 or V8 models.

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