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99 5 speed 3.4 tacoma pops out of gear (1st, reverse ) at low rpms

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by edbranch, Jan 2, 2025.

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Jan 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM

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1999 Tacoma xtra cab 3.4 2 wh drive man

Continuing transmission problems. It's sometimes popping out of a low gear and sometimes only grinding instead of popping out (like an intermediary stage to popping out in 1st).
The fluid was changed a couple of years ago (no leaks)...the shop said there were no shavings in the old fluid... and I swapped the shifter seal/bushing today.

Realistically how long can I nurse this transmission along and is there any luck with a low mileage used replacement (how to know if it's worth the effort? does the shop doing the work know?) or a rebuilt bought through a shop? TIA

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