I'm almost embarassed to post this but I have to because I just feel so violated. I took my '02 2WD TRD to the dealer to get the starter replaced, because after reading on how tedious it was to do yourself esp. with limited knowledge/toolset and no place to disassemble the engine (I live in an apartment) I thought ok I know it's going to cost but,
1. I had the starter replaced 2 years ago so it shouldn't be that
2. If it is the starter it should be covered by a warranty or something
Long story short, I paid through the nose for that thinking, $950 to replace with a reman starter ($375) ($440) labor with the balance being gaskets, fluids, and taxes. The worst part was when I told the rep that it wasn't right that i have 2 starter failures in 3 years. His f(&*^n response was "well the're only built by humans" I couldn't believe it and now I'm fuming but I did choose to take it to the STEALER.... never again....