Hey Guys, I will try to explain the problem with as much detail as I can and if anyone has any questions please feel free to ask, I could use the help. Vehicle: 92 4runner V6 Standard/Manual Transmission 5 speed SR5 Edition 255000 kms Problem: Okay here's the deal. I noticed that last week after I took it in for an oil change that when going uphill in 5th gear I accelerated quite heavily and there seemed to be gear slippage. The closest thing I can relate it to is in an automatic transmission when it gets older and starts to slip gears when under heavy acceleration. However, I also though that maybe this was just an overdrive feature that I was unaware of. Just bought this truck 4 months ago in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada. I have since movied to Vancouver Island and think that the differences in elevation may be one of the issues. So after the initial slippage I started paying closer attention. Shit like this drives me nuts until i figure out what the problem is. I tried to replicate it on several occasions and could only do it in 4th or 5th gear going up a hill and pressing the pedal all the way down, fully accelerating. The other reason it reminds me of an overdrive feature or a slipping automatic transmission is that it will rev very high with no appreciable increase in power then the revs will drop right back down and if I let up on the pedal a bit i will get back the expected power at the expected RPM's. Now after about 2 weeks it has started doing it in 3rd if I try hard enough and am sure 2nd is just around the corner. Again, any help would be appreciated guys. Cheers, J

Based on the mileage, if this is the original clutch, I'd expect it to be dying or dead. Les

If this is your first clutch gone bad then you drive manuals well.so that's obviously not the problem. As far as the stickiness,I'm not sure if that gen of 4runner had cable or hydraulic clutch, but it sounds like a clutch cable or some other linkage issue. Could be a symptom of the pressure plate wearing, but I'm really not sure about that. As far as price goes, I haven't a clue, but check out www.autopartswarehouse.com <http://www.autopartswarehouse.com...they/> , they usually have a good selection of stuff like this. Thanks, Andy

Uhhh..this is CLASSIC clutch failure. When it slips under heavy load, IE: going up a hill in high gear, the clutch is tapping you on the shoulder warning you. when it slips in 2nd and 3rd gear it's punching you in the arm.and you'll know when it dope slapped you across the head because you won't be able to get up your driveway. Plan NOW for a new clutch.its coming very soon. Your lucky it's giving you so much warning. Your clutch is a wear-item like brakes and tires.and if it's the original then it's served the vehicle very well. seems like you got caught buying the 4Runner just before it started failing, OR - and please don't take this the wrong way.but if this is your first manual tranny then there's likely another explanation having much to do with your driving. Good luck. Thanks, Andy

Cheers for the quick reply. One other thing that I noticed a while back is that when I depressed the clutch all the way to the floor it was a bit sticky coming back up. As far as the manual transmission thing goes I have driven manuals all my life and this is the first clutch I have ever had a problem with thanks for asking though it helps the trouble shooting process. (hate automatics haha) So I am pretty sure it must have been on its way out when I bought it. What would you say is a fair price for a new clutch remember I am in canada. Thanx again for all the help. Cheers, J