vr 5L transmission slipping, what do i do?

[gibbogibgib]

hey guys,
recently my vr is slipping in 1st and 2nd I think, when im in 3rd and give it some throttle and it drops back to 2nd it doesn't grab the gear and just revs. when in 4th and drops back to 3rd it doesn't happen. it is getting worse, any suggestions? whats it going to cost?

 

[304runner]

The input drum of 1st and 2nd will need a rebuild by the sounds of it. Id say around $600 if you took it to him out of the car.

Id buy a 2nd hand one from a wreck and throw it in, or use a v6 one and change out the input shaft.

 

[Immortality]

Have you done the simple stuff like checking the transmission fluid lever?

 

[hotrod]

to many burnout ha !! like what said cheaper to change over with a second hand one , unless you can do it yourself , your e clutch plates r stuffed , I once did mine and found out it was the finger plate had broken off from fast take off.

 

[Jxfwsf]

Cheapest option is to get a trans joint to give a free quote on repair.
If going for second hand then take it to a trans place to check it out, may cost a small amount to have them strip and check it but atleast you know where you stand before putting it in.

 

[lowandslow]

As JXW said, do your best to find a decent second handy. If the history is unknown let a transmission shop give it a quick look over for any obvious lingering faults.