View Full Version : drivetrain with high miles


seanj
08-12-2005, 02:48 AM
think i've found my first 4runner. 87 4cyl 5spd 204k but with a rebuilt engine that has 60k on it. engine is great but how much more life can be expected out of the differentials,transmission,t-case? doesn't appear to have been off road very much. what problems can be expected or are the drivetrains as bullet proof as the engines?

gafx
08-13-2005, 05:30 AM
if the fluids were changed regularly (you can check for proper color), and there isn't a lot of metal flakes or silvery silt in the respective fluids, i don't see why not. i have an uncle out in ca that has an 84 4 runner approaching 300 thou. but if you live up north with harsh winters, or in a high humidity / rain climate, i'm sure there'll be plenty of small problems to deal with.