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I love that generation Tacoma. I bought a mint 2000 Ex Cab a couple of years ago. I could show pictures of the frame when I bought it. It looked perfect. It rotted from the inside out. The first clue was one of the shock mounts broke off and then the leaf hangers were ready to go. It rotted in 18 months. It broke my heart. Anyway use some Eastwood frame coat on it or something. The frames are really ridiculous.
Dropped most of my savings on a taco. Best trucks Toyota ever built in my opinion. I'm the second owner at 256,000 miles lol. My 97 had more than that though. I'm considering selling all of my 4x4s and putting the money back into my savings. Not sure though. Just at a point where I'm thinking about what I want vs what I need.
Tacos are always a good investment lol
In all seriousness though, i think keeping the one with the most sentimental value would be best, all other factors equal
I love that generation Tacoma. I bought a mint 2000 Ex Cab a couple of years ago. I could show pictures of the frame when I bought it. It looked perfect. It rotted from the inside out. The first clue was one of the shock mounts broke off and then the leaf hangers were ready to go. It rotted in 18 months. It broke my heart. Anyway use some Eastwood frame coat on it or something. The frames are really ridiculous
Fortunately the truck was purchased in Atlanta and has lived in Stockbridge it's entire life. Frame still has the factory paint on it. I looked that part over pretty good lol
Replacing a head and timing chain on the 86 2WD. Chain guides did break but I really think the HG is the culprit for this milkshake as the upper radiator hose was collapsed. If I can get this truck running and sell it for $1000 I'll be thrilled. I don't have anything in it after taking it in during a trade.
You name it. I've tried it. This crank bolt is welded on. Lol OK so I haven't pulled the engine and chained the flywheel still but, I'm not sure if this thing has ever been off. I almoooooost got it loose and the prybar I had jammed into the crank pulley (power steering pulley section removed) BROKE LOL... I'm not in dire straits over here so I can keep trying, and keep trying, but good grief. This is the first "NOTORIOUS" crank bolt I've seen. The other two I've dealt with were a breeze. This bolt will be removed. I have many beers left. And all night.
Alright so I got the head off, pulled the timing cover (no damage to it), got all the timing chain stuff off the front, and started cleaning the tops of the Pistons / block. After getting the two boogers over with everything else went well. I found that taking the alternator off late in the game works really well for me as I can reach the bolt from above after removing the power steering assembly. I'm 6'2" and 230lbs of stubborn bones and joints... I DON'T like getting on the ground if I don't have to lol....
Tomorrow: coffee, breakfast, pet the dog, then knock this bad boy out. I love work.
Any suggestions for flushing the milkshake out? I'm putting cheap oil in it and a cheap filter to begin with, I have an OEM filter ready for when I feel like I've gotten the gunk out. Filled all the ports I could get to with degreaser. I'll blow it out before reassembly. Interested to see what you guys do? I mean the milkshake is in every orifice.
Getting it all back together. If I were at my shop I'd be done. I decided to fix this at my friend's house since it was there anyway. Keep having to go home and get parts.
I never had a milkshake like that, but when my headgasket failed 4 years ago due to a warped head (overheat), my uncle flushed the crankcase with kerosene. Didn't even remove the oil pan. He didn't do the job as carefully as I would now, but it ran ok for another 40k miles with the warped head milled flat, cheap fel-pro headgasket and new oil pump (from napa).
Just buy the cheapest oil you can find. In my teenage years I swamped my riding lawnmower in a creek and it sucked water into the crankcase. Took two or three oil changes before it looked normal again.
Cheap oil for flushing. I have heard of some old buys throwing a 1/2 quart of atf in as well. I had good luck when I hydrolocked my first 85 running Delo ran it for 20 minutes and changed it. Refilled and ran it for about 2!hrs and changed it. Then on the 3rd change I ran it for about 200 miles. It looked fairly clean after that so final change and back to 3000 miles. I still run Deli to this day in all my rigs. Wife's 98 4Runner gets Mobil 1 full synthetic. Sucks to buy but seems to be the best oil for the rig.
I'm gonna run thin, cheap oil the first two times, and an old mechanic at work suggested that for the first flush, i should fill it up, add an engine flushing compound, unplug the coil then use the engine turning over to circulate the compound and oil. Then drain, refill and run. I think this is a good idea.
Picking up a loaded 88 2WD truck this weekend. It was an SR5 with everything. No 22RE but lots of good stuff. I'll get what I need and see about having a ridiculous part out with crazy low prices. I really love getting great deals and passing on the savings. It's pretty cool. Be back soon with pics!!!
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