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Old 01-24-2014, 01:55 AM
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thinking about getting this 2002 taco

Since i might need to rebuild the engine on my red 1990 3.ohmygoditslow with 184k miles I might just cut my loss and get a newer fancy truck.

I really like this truck but not so much the grill trim. just wondering if theres like a grill swap out there or something. dont want it to look like a mexican ride though lol

Also what upgrades would you do? bigger tires, super charger possibly?

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Originally Posted by Mauk
Since i might need to rebuild the engine on my red 1990 3.ohmygoditslow with 184k miles I might just cut my loss and get a newer fancy truck.

I really like this truck but not so much the grill trim. just wondering if theres like a grill swap out there or something. dont want it to look like a mexican ride though lol

Also what upgrades would you do? bigger tires, super charger possibly?
If it's a 3.4l I would put a supercharger because they have enough power already compared to a 3.slow
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yeah its a 3.4. i wouldnt even look at it if it wasnt lol
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If you can go without, I'd just wait for a better looking Tacoma. That one looks like sin (to me) and there's always more possibilities out there.
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If you can go without, I'd just wait for a better looking Tacoma. That one looks like sin (to me) and there's always more possibilities out there.
haha whys that? too much red?

if i fix the code52 on my truck ill keep it but i would like something new though
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Cover over the grille with a winch bumper - problem solved
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its never financially smart to get a newer truck because you're tired of maintaining the old truck. Do the timing belt, false water pump, water pump and replace the knock sensor ( code 52 ) while you're in there.
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Cover over the grille with a winch bumper - problem solved
thats and idea.. haha but winches are for jeep owners

Originally Posted by MaK92-4RnR
its never financially smart to get a newer truck because you're tired of maintaining the old truck. Do the timing belt, false water pump, water pump and replace the knock sensor ( code 52 ) while you're in there.
false water pump?
Ive replaces the knock sensor and pigtail 900 dollars later still a cel. so probably a wire somewhere of the ecu.
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thats and idea.. haha but winches are for jeep owners



false water pump?
Ive replaces the knock sensor and pigtail 900 dollars later still a cel. so probably a wire somewhere of the ecu.
yes, false water pump. theres a bracket that covers your water pump. and the bracket has a small bearing in it. itll cause a ˟˟˟˟ storm if it goes bad while you're driving,
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how often do they go bad?
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