I have had my 2002 LX470 for roughly 1.5 years. It currently has 208K on the clock and I bought it from a dealership with 179k on the clock (supposedly new fluids).
Yesterday I had driven roughly 100 miles on mountain roads with no real issues. 90 miles into the roadtrip hear a slight clunk, but I keep driving. Then, IIRC a few seconds after, another light clunk....then I lost all power, pulled off the back road
I punched CDL to see if that engaged anything and put into D - nothing
Put into low 4WD - nothing
Put into low transmission - nothing
However, the whole time, I did hear something spinning underneath. Against my better judgement, while all spinning and in gear, I got out and looked underneath to see what was spinning - nothing
Flashback Side Note: About 6months ago i replaced the timing belt and waterpump. The manager informed me of two issues: Rear main seal and transmission sensor failure.
Back to the present time: Towed it to the shop and they are saying a complete transmission rebuild for $2700.
So here comes my question:
IF i decide to rebuild the transmission, would it be wise to get the rear main seal fixed with it. Will this save me money as the engine and tranny will need to be dropped.... need your advice here guys! The old lady wants a Jeep Rubicon and I'm holding with my last finger! hahahah
As always, thanks for the help!
Fereidoon Angoory
Yesterday I had driven roughly 100 miles on mountain roads with no real issues. 90 miles into the roadtrip hear a slight clunk, but I keep driving. Then, IIRC a few seconds after, another light clunk....then I lost all power, pulled off the back road
I punched CDL to see if that engaged anything and put into D - nothing
Put into low 4WD - nothing
Put into low transmission - nothing
However, the whole time, I did hear something spinning underneath. Against my better judgement, while all spinning and in gear, I got out and looked underneath to see what was spinning - nothing
Flashback Side Note: About 6months ago i replaced the timing belt and waterpump. The manager informed me of two issues: Rear main seal and transmission sensor failure.
Back to the present time: Towed it to the shop and they are saying a complete transmission rebuild for $2700.
So here comes my question:
IF i decide to rebuild the transmission, would it be wise to get the rear main seal fixed with it. Will this save me money as the engine and tranny will need to be dropped.... need your advice here guys! The old lady wants a Jeep Rubicon and I'm holding with my last finger! hahahah
As always, thanks for the help!
Fereidoon Angoory
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