auto tranny slipping in 3rd gear

[vwguy]

Nothing against putting some money into an auto. They just don't suit my particular driving style. I'v had a few crap out (mostly ford, vw, nissan), and i never felt compelled to invest too much money into them. This car though is inspiring my wife to finally start driving on her own, which is a big accomplishment for her.

[celtglen]

Nothing against putting some money into an auto. They just don't suit my particular driving style. I'v had a few crap out (mostly ford, vw, nissan), and i never felt compelled to invest too much money into them. This car though is inspiring my wife to finally start driving on her own, which is a big accomplishment for her.

I think you will find these babies ain't Ford VW nor Nissan...these tercels -4WD and like mine the 2WDs are wonderful cars that can run half fixed if necessary. I literally kept my '84 running with duct tape over the various boots for two years until I could afford new ones..ran my catalytic convertor 150K miles past the Cat's lifetime-- finally put on a new cat this month or last and my mpgs shot up from 15 mpg to 37...mpgs at 309K miles.

CG

[vwguy]

So according to the transmission shop, something grenaded in 3rd gear. The damage was fairly extensive, and he had to order new parts.

Havn't heard back on a final price, but it won't be pretty. My guess is ball park of $3000, seeing as the complete overhaul was qouted at $2200.. At least it will have a completely overhauled tranny/transfer case.

I guess im in it for the long run now... Thanks for the input.