The survivability of the 5spd tranny behind the 2.6L is a matter of how you abuse it and maintenance.
I would love to find a bullet proof replacement but at 417,000 miles and no problems I think I can assure you that they are not [email]cr@p[/email] and could be reliable too.

Javy


88 red Montero with the Dakar Special Edition decals, 438,000 miles (As of 7/23/2012) some occational blue puffing but still strong and counting!!! I am going ppsshhh (turbo), Stay tuned =) ...