thomas1

Hey everyone see my post from LOC site number 78 to see what I have discovered today....very interesting....Sorry about using my other post but is is easier....
http://us.lexusownersclub.com/forums...st=75&start=75

The circles in the attachment are the original 4 gears, they were very mangled.....

thomas1

Just wanted to add this re enforces the thought the tranny had a weak design issue....

lexus114

That is very good inside information,Thanks thomas.

edbro

Thanks. I also wonder if new, replacement trannys are built better than the originals. My 99 RX is at the dealers right now getting a new tranny. I'm wondering if I'll be replacing that one in another 90K.

thomas1

They dont rebuild them at the dealer, but maybe you could ask them if their rebuilder uses the new heavier planetary gears...It would probably blow them away that you know something that most of their customers dont know...Heck print out a picture of the gear and show them the post.

edbro

They are putting in a new one. My dealer said Lexus doesn't use rebuilts.

thomas1

I would say they already have lied, everyone that has experienced the failure gets a rebuilt, remanufactured, whatever you want to call it. Hope you got some assistance from them for the cost. Many have expecially if they had all service done at the dealership... The price varies from $1800 to $5000. some have have had only to pay labor ($1800) If it is still under warranty, then no cost... good luck my friend..have a great day.

code58

As Lenore says, unless something has changed, they have lied to you about that and I can guarantee they will lie to you about other things too. Go even to an online Lexus or Toyota site and see if you can buy a new transmission.

salimshah

My impression has been that if you go the dealer they SWAP transmissions instead of rebuilding it on site. So if any one asks "would the transmission be rebuilt" the answer should be NO. If the question is is, would I get a rebuilt one, [my understanding .. which can be wrong is] yes.

The find is very interesting (Any 6gear pictures?).
So for all the people who had their transmission re-built, did they get the original 4 gear Aluminum, or the upgraded steel 6 gear? What does the parts dept sell for repairs and if it is the new one, what date did they switch?


Salim

thomas1

Dont know, i found some transmission sites online, maybe i will give them a call and ask if their planetary gear set has the steel carrier and six gears....
You hit it on the head, the dealer says your getting a new transmission but in todays world that means they didnt rebuild it, someone else did and the dealer gets the rebuilt unit which is sold as new remanufactured. all word games for rebuilt transmission.

lexus114

I cant get on this site to see these pictures,say`s log in?

sktn77a

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You have to register and log in to view pictures on that site.

thomas1

here is the picture of planetary gear....

http://s692.photobucket.com/albums/v...netarygear.jpg

lexus114

WOW,thanks thomas. Doesnt look so good does it?

thomas1

No it doesnt, and note the aluminum carrier, a completely weak design....