Thanks, JoFotoz!

Long story about what I need, but here goes... Last December the transmission just quit transmissioning, and I limped into a trusted local garage. The mechanic said he was familiar with that particular transmission, so I trusted him to do the rebuild.

It seemed to be fixed, but then I discovered that the button that switches to "Power" mode no longer had any impact on the operation. (The dash light still lights, but no noticeable change in performance/gearing.) I talked to the mechanic about it, but he was sure that there was nothing done or not done during the rebuild that would have had an effect on that. Well, anyway, I think that needs to be fixed.

Second and bigger issue is that there seems to be something wearing out in the differential or somewhere like that. The poor thing just roars (and not a good exhaust-like roar) and it just doesn't seem right. So, I need someone to check it out and give me the bad news on that one, too.

Other little annoyances are either electrical (LOL... search here for Joe Isuzu's story about the horn sticking on... still haven't really fixed that but many have had creative solutions to the problem) or have to do with body parts warping. Not show stoppers, but still annoying.

So, that's what I need. I tried the mechanic up in Monrovia, and he was seemingly good, but also very expensive. Willing to give someone else a try. I live in OC but work in San Diego, and I'm pretty sure the VX would make the trip just fine. But I can't put 150 miles a day on it in its current state, that's for sure. So it sits.

BTW - do I sometimes see you heading west on the 78 at about 5:30 pm?