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Feb 1, 2023, 07:26 AM
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Posted By thook

I already have 5.9L Dodge Ram for heavy towing....

I already have 5.9L Dodge Ram for heavy towing. But, it sucks on gas, so it's all gets used for. My bigger focal point with getting a Tacoma is overall fuel economy, really, and the option to...
Jan 31, 2023, 09:19 AM
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Posted By thook

1999 Taco Prospective Purchase: MT vs AT

I've been looking for used Tacos and ran across a '99 with virtually all I'm looking for in a small work truck. However, I've never owned a Toyota truck this generation. It has the 2.7L with an auto...
Jan 23, 2023, 11:04 PM
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Posted By thook

BTW, in light that utility cap, I should add I'm...

BTW, in light that utility cap, I should add I'm not looking for fancy and all decked out customized thing. Just a simple shell
Jan 23, 2023, 10:21 PM
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Posted By thook

Something along these lines would be ideal, but...

Something along these lines would be ideal, but open to any suggestions....

https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.de33503152a492315c3974d4afb4633e?rik=pmqfp15rNzCqbg&pid=ImgRaw&r=0...
Jan 23, 2023, 10:14 PM
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Posted By thook

1997 Taco Camper Shell suggestions

I'm prospectively getting used 5spd Taco 3.4L soon and could use some suggestions on who/what makes shells that fit well. I'd prefer something metal and/or, more importantly, with the side lift...
Nov 25, 2021, 06:31 PM
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Views: 1,901
Posted By thook

powertrax no-slip i think is gonna be the way to...

powertrax no-slip i think is gonna be the way to go. same cost as lock rite, but better road behavior and quieter
Nov 25, 2021, 03:00 PM
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Views: 1,901
Posted By thook

i'm thinking maybe a powertrax lock right...

i'm thinking maybe a powertrax lock right selectable? any good? not terribly expensive and it seems it's something i can put in myself without messing with the pinion and stuff
Nov 25, 2021, 02:45 PM
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Views: 1,901
Posted By thook

locker or LSD for a 4x2 pick up?

hello all,
my dad is giving me his old truck....a 2k dodge ram laramie. since it's only 2wd, and i live out in the country with two steep hills to traverse getting in and out of my property, i have...
Dec 15, 2020, 09:23 PM
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Views: 1,170
Posted By thook

ah! cool...thanks! i have a compressor, so this...

ah! cool...thanks! i have a compressor, so this is great :)
Dec 15, 2020, 09:19 PM
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Views: 5,462
Posted By thook

i got some good 14's for my '94 subaru wagon not...

i got some good 14's for my '94 subaru wagon not made in china. usa i do believe. i'll have to report back with the specs tomorrow, if it interests thee. i haven't driven it a few years after getting...
Dec 15, 2020, 08:42 PM
Dec 15, 2020, 07:48 PM
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Posted By thook

i knew there was a procedure, but i don't have an...

i knew there was a procedure, but i don't have an fsm in my possession, anymore. would you happen to have a page copy or link?

ps. as well, i do not have a formal vacuum source.
Dec 15, 2020, 03:10 PM
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Views: 1,170
Posted By thook

3vze evap can longevity?

i've had an intermittent CEL code (lean) for a while and poor fuel economy. not that bad, but it could be better. in a recent exchange with someone, due to the nature of his poor fuel economy issue...
Nov 2, 2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,939
Posted By thook

valid question...and, elementary, of course....

valid question...and, elementary, of course. being under pressure fuel would leak if air could, as well. but, perhaps the leaking fuel is not noticeable. otoh, i suppose there'd be obvious aroma. or...
Oct 26, 2020, 06:27 PM
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Views: 18,939
Posted By thook

when you say usually leak, do you mean fuel or...

when you say usually leak, do you mean fuel or air? i ask because i've reused them several times over the course of repairs over the past many years.... and there is no fuel leaking. however, i'm...
Oct 26, 2020, 10:27 AM
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Views: 1,249
Posted By thook

everything electrical? does this include...

everything electrical? does this include chassis...like headlights/dashlights/etc? or just ignition electricals? like no power to start it or even a buzzer when the key is on?
Oct 26, 2020, 10:14 AM
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Views: 1,262
Posted By thook

that's the sending unit that controls your gauge....

that's the sending unit that controls your gauge. the temp sensor is the big one to the far right on that cluster of sensors. again, run a forum search. there's images and ways to test it. you'll...
Oct 25, 2020, 04:15 PM
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Views: 1,356
Posted By thook

first guess....speed sensor. i'm not all familiar...

first guess....speed sensor. i'm not all familiar with m/t's on the 3.0, but when my a/t acted up liked that the sensor was the problem
Oct 24, 2020, 09:04 PM
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Views: 1,262
Posted By thook

i would start by testing the engine coolant temp...

i would start by testing the engine coolant temp sensor. run a forum search on that. covered a bunch

otherwise, i know 22re's due to their design could experience starting difficulties called "hot...
Oct 24, 2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,448
Posted By thook

no....not describing that. that's a completely...

no....not describing that. that's a completely different matter

i'll do some digging around and maybe i can find it. i seem to recall as related tidbit of info (again..years ago) that if/when you...
Oct 24, 2020, 06:09 PM
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Views: 2,137
Posted By thook

what store did you go to? it's not uncommon for...

what store did you go to? it's not uncommon for stores to inventory the wrong part. had to go back twice trying to get motor mounts when i was repairing my '94 subaru wagon. it was an "in between"...
Oct 24, 2020, 05:40 PM
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Views: 1,448
Posted By thook

well, all i can say is i've done it the way i...

well, all i can say is i've done it the way i described.....and described the best i can. maybe i could do better. also, it's not an idea original to me. lifted it from YT years ago. don't remember...
Oct 21, 2020, 03:04 PM
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Views: 3,245
Posted By thook

^^^this!!! i've looked at your other threads...

^^^this!!!

i've looked at your other threads on this. not that i'm an expert by any stretch, but it occurred to me a problem in the wiring....like a short or something. ie. perhaps instead the...
Oct 20, 2020, 09:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,100
Posted By thook

nathan buchanan and autoshop101; what happened?

both of these resources were incredibly valuable as toyota resources and now buchanan's fsm site is gone? as well, autoshop101 doesn't have near the data they used to on these vehicles. in the past,...
Oct 20, 2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,126
Posted By thook

just gonna throw this out there, fwiw... i...

just gonna throw this out there, fwiw...

i know you said you changed the filter and drained/refilled, however!!, there's a fair amount in the torque converter that doesn't come out in the drain....
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