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I bought it and drove it home. The PA inspection sticker was still valid but I removed the pipe and put on a rear cat and an 02 sensor and to my surprise, the check engine light went off so I registered it and had it inspected in NY. If only I can get the front cat from rattling, I'd be happy. I thought it was the heat shield but I guess it's time for another one.Originally Posted by Dollarbill
Yes, I knew it was missing the rear cat and it was 'as is'. I guess in PA all you need is a pipe. I saw the truck on Ebay and called the Toyota dealer in Scranton, PA. I took the hour ride from Newburgh, NY and after a little haggling, settled on 6 grand. At the time, the truck had 111,000 miles on it. I installed a new cat and the 02 sensors and the check engine light turned off and it passed NYS inspection.
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That's the total. $687.00 for the water pump and timing belt! Parts and labor. I got it in writing. I'm sure that they'll be extras😢Originally Posted by Dollarbill
You're absolutely right Zach, that's why I am going to stop over there tomorrow to confirm that price. The service writer told me $587 for the water pump alone and $687 for the water pump and timing belt ( I hope). Firestone quoted close to $900 but like you said, $687 is a steal and I'll get that in writing tomorrow. I actually bought the truck from Scranton Toyota for $6000 but it was missing the rear cat. This is my 4th Tacoma (all first gen). I'll post a follow up along with a pic of my radiant red Tacoma. Thanks for replying.
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That's $300 cheaper than I paid. Where is this?Originally Posted by Dollarbill
That's the total. $687.00 for the water pump and timing belt! Parts and labor. I got it in writing. I'm sure that they'll be extras😢
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Newburgh, NY, Toyota. I went back to see the service writer today to confirm that price and she hand wrote it on the quote for $681.00 plus tax for the water pump and the timing belt. I called another Toyota dealer about 10 miles away and their quote was over $900.Originally Posted by Cactushead
That's $300 cheaper than I paid. Where is this?
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Before I drove the truck home, Toyota of Scranton, PA put the new spare tire carrier on it due to a recall. For 6000 dollars, I got a good deal. The truck has 141,500 miles on it and all I've done to it is the rear cat and new belts. This is my 4th Tacoma and my favorite one.Originally Posted by Dollarbill
I bought it and drove it home. The PA inspection sticker was still valid but I removed the pipe and put on a rear cat and an 02 sensor and to my surprise, the check engine light went off so I registered it and had it inspected in NY. If only I can get the front cat from rattling, I'd be happy. I thought it was the heat shield but I guess it's time for another one.
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What did she write down? All the included services? I mean are they replacing all the typical stuff, like tensioners etc?
You can tell I'm still having a hard time believing...
You can tell I'm still having a hard time believing...

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OR you could make friends with a guy that works at the dealership and has access to everything and the skill set to work on it..I work for Toyota and did mine with water pump, t-belt, oil change, valve cover gaskets, cam seals, and spark plugs, for just under 400..but mind you, I did the work myself. But there's a lot of guys out there that will work for beer! Hahaha just my $.02
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You can tell I'm still having a hard time believing...
She wrote $681.00 plus tax. I made it a point to ask if labor was included and she said yes. If there was a mistake , it's on them. I have it in writing. I wasn't trying to pull a fast one, I was shopping for the best price.Originally Posted by 83
What did she write down? All the included services? I mean are they replacing all the typical stuff, like tensioners etc? You can tell I'm still having a hard time believing...
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You can tell I'm still having a hard time believing...
I hope that they're doing all of that. If not, then my bill will be closer to a grand I'm sure.Originally Posted by 83
What did she write down? All the included services? I mean are they replacing all the typical stuff, like tensioners etc? You can tell I'm still having a hard time believing...
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Do you live near me? Walden, NY? Lol!😀Originally Posted by coloyota1023
OR you could make friends with a guy that works at the dealership and has access to everything and the skill set to work on it..I work for Toyota and did mine with water pump, t-belt, oil change, valve cover gaskets, cam seals, and spark plugs, for just under 400..but mind you, I did the work myself. But there's a lot of guys out there that will work for beer! Hahaha just my $.02
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Cool. Yeah that's what I meant, just making sure all the usual stuff was included in what she quoted you. Like I was saying, my local shop, who definitely charges less by the hour than Toyota, quoted me $900, saying there was a chance it would even go over $1,000. And they're guys I use a lot and trust.
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I am looking forward to see the final bill on this one .
I hope you get it done for your quoted price it seems way to cheap.
Please let us know how it plays out
I hope you get it done for your quoted price it seems way to cheap.

Please let us know how it plays out
