RTH: Daughter is broke down between Richmond and Charlottesville (2 Viewers)

[KliersLC]

Hi all!

Normally I would take care of this myself, but I am currently working in Louisiana till the 17th. My daughter and her boyfriend were on their way to Shenandoah and it seems her transfer case has sprung a leak. (Boyfriend is not mechanically inclined)

2000 4runner that we just put a used transmission in last week and I topped off the transfer case when we were buttoning everything up.

She reported poor acceleration, downshifting when it typically wouldn't be needed, and an AT temp warning light. Unfortunately, I think she drove it way too far before pulling over and toasted the t-case.

What does she need now? A couple things:

USAA can tow her to the Richmond area, but they won't accommodate her dog. So needs a ride for her husky. Or, if somebody has a few extra minutes and can bring her 3 quarts of cheap 90 weight and a 24mm (I think) socket for the fill plug, she can likely limp it back to Richmond.

She is currently on I64 west, 43 miles east of Charlottesville, VA

Thanks!

Dan

 

[KliersLC]

Post here or PM me and I'll send you her cell number.

 

[Hokie99]

Man, I’m sorry to hear this. We are out of town currently. Was she able to get back to Richmond?

 

[matzell]

Have her give me a call at the shop. I will be in after 7:30. I know it may be too late?? I have a tow truck and can get it back to the shop and try to take a look at it.

Rob
804.288.9341

 

[KliersLC]

I think they got towed to Richmond last night--the dog just stayed in the 4runner. @matzell Thanks! I sent her your number, but I don't know the exact situation right now and am headed to work momentarily.

Thanks again!

Dan