yeah the system is updated, new hdd, new system pwb, updated firmware. Toshiba wants me to replace thermistors...not even going to entertain that suggestion. Thanks in advance
Did someone change fuser temp in 08 mode. I know it's weird but I heard about that if there is mismatched codes concerning fuser temp that would cause strange behavior like you describe. It may be worth to set them to default in order just to make sure that isn't your problem.
We need more info but I agree it sounds fuser related on this model. That said, logic board would make more sense than the sys/hdd if it actually is just feeding slowly.