That is what I replaced. I noticed last night that the transmission mount moves quite a bit so I am going to “again” replace that in the next few days.
Still Trying To Solve Issues With My Car One Year Later
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This afternoon I spent more time looking and the right front CV axle looks like it has issues. And today there is a slight leak of clean oil where the transmission meets the engine. I am going to say it is transmission fluid.
So I have an appointment at Honda on Monday.
So I have an appointment at Honda on Monday.
Honda called and agreed with me the issue is the right front CV axle and are replacing it. The leaking I have been told is a very very small seep from the main seal of the engine and not worth replacing right now. It has not even dripped on my driveway so far. If I go with the Honda CV it will be $2500 and if I go with an aftermarket it is less that $1400. I actually believe he said $1040 but I can't remember. I asked if they had any issues with the aftermarket and he said they did not. And with the age of my car I went that route. The only issue is no matter what part I went with it is not until Wednesday that they will have it.
Good luck Guy. I suspected CV joints when I asked you back in post #58.
CV joints are horrible and don't belong on any vehicle that sees time in the woods, in my opinion. They barely belong on an ATV. Another reason I would never own a Chevy truck. Both of my Ford F-350's have solid axle tubes with Dana 60 diffs and very large greaseable Spicer u-joints out at the wheels, right from the factory. 306,000 miles on my '02 and 132,000 on my '97 and I have only replaced one u-joint on the '02.
Ford and Dodge heavy duty pickups are now the last choices for a solid tube axle in the front.
CV joints are horrible and don't belong on any vehicle that sees time in the woods, in my opinion. They barely belong on an ATV. Another reason I would never own a Chevy truck. Both of my Ford F-350's have solid axle tubes with Dana 60 diffs and very large greaseable Spicer u-joints out at the wheels, right from the factory. 306,000 miles on my '02 and 132,000 on my '97 and I have only replaced one u-joint on the '02.
Ford and Dodge heavy duty pickups are now the last choices for a solid tube axle in the front.
I don't even want to think about it. Prices for car parts are really high.
I recently replaced the muffler, tailpiece and pipe from converter to muffler on my 09 Tacoma for $750 and this was the cheapest estimate I could find. I remember in the 90s doing this for less than half that.
Your price and mind were close. I paid $838 before tax. When I was young I did my own brakes and stuff, and even took the engine out of my Challenger myself with a hoist to clean up the engine department - but like a roof, I thought a muffler and pipe replacement would only bring me grief. On my old jeep I am ashamed to admit that when the converter was clogged, I disconected both ends and rammed a pipe through it to make a hole for the exhaust. I had little money for that at the time.
I’m going to guess $838 + tax? Just kidding, I read your post.
I’m going to replace the tires on my Tacoma this summer or fall. I’m looking at Michelin Defender. Looks like Costco has the best out the door price at around $1,050.
I’m going to guess $838 + tax? Just kidding, I read your post.
I’m going to replace the tires on my Tacoma this summer or fall. I’m looking at Michelin Defender. Looks like Costco has the best out the door price at around $1,050.
I had the Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires for a very long time on my 2007 Tacoma. I absolutely loved them, in all weather and all terrains. They lasted an extremely long time. When it was time to replace them, I was forced to find a less expensive option, so I choose the General Grabber. These tires have also been great, with a great ride and minimal tire wear. I'd recommend choosing either, based on your budget.
Thanks for the feedback. My Tacoma came with Hankook tires. I got 70,000 miles out of them, so I replaced them with the same tire. Not sure if the quality has slipped, but the Hankook’s I have on the truck currently are looking pretty worn at 49k, so I’m going to go with something different this time. I saw a lot of people on Tacoma forums say they were happy with the Michelin Defenders.
Hankooks? No thanks .
My wife had Hankooks on her 2016 Explorer and they were dumpster-worthy at not much more than 30,000 miles. Replaced them with Continentals and she is over 90,000 miles now and might be ready for new sneakers at the end of this year.
My wife had Hankooks on her 2016 Explorer and they were dumpster-worthy at not much more than 30,000 miles. Replaced them with Continentals and she is over 90,000 miles now and might be ready for new sneakers at the end of this year.
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