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The Adventures of Ash and Baby Taco

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by BabyTaco, Feb 22, 2014.

  1. Dec 28, 2015 at 10:09 PM
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    gray223

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    Sounds like it is a go to me! Lol. V6 in a single cab sounds pretty sweet to me.
     
  2. Dec 29, 2015 at 6:26 AM
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    Blackdawg

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    I can't imagine how bad ass it would be to have a v6 and boosted like my dads in baby taco lol
     
  3. Dec 29, 2015 at 6:50 AM
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    BradyT88

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    :cough cough: 400HP stock^^^ :cough cough:
     
  4. Dec 29, 2015 at 8:11 AM
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    NA v6 in baby taco is probably the same as your dads truck boosted lol.
     
  5. Dec 29, 2015 at 8:12 AM
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    BabyTaco

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    Cough cough fuck ton of work cough cough
     
  6. Dec 29, 2015 at 8:15 AM
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    BradyT88

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    Tell me about it... you seen my discussion in my build thread?
     
  7. Dec 29, 2015 at 8:41 AM
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    Nope, I will have to go check it out!
     
  8. Dec 30, 2015 at 7:55 AM
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    Barely made it to the mechanic. Check engine light came on and was blinking a block away. Mechanic said that normally means its engine detrimental.
     
  9. Dec 30, 2015 at 7:57 AM
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    What was the code(s)? Mine died on me before it ever threw a code... Threw an over retarded timing code after but that doesn't help me any...
     
  10. Dec 30, 2015 at 7:59 AM
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    Not sure, just parked and left it. He's gonna give me a call later
     
  11. Dec 30, 2015 at 8:05 AM
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    This fucking sucks. What's the best route to find a used engine even?
     
  12. Dec 30, 2015 at 8:08 AM
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  13. Dec 30, 2015 at 8:12 AM
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  14. Dec 30, 2015 at 8:13 AM
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  15. Dec 30, 2015 at 10:19 AM
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    Start calling local yards (not pick n pull style). Theyll be able find used engines if they dont already have one.
     
  16. Dec 30, 2015 at 10:40 AM
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    Can you guys start tagging smart people that have a clue about this swap. It seems simple enough, but nothing ever is.

    Any CO guys either know of a good shop to have the work done or are willing to lend a member a helping hand?
     
  17. Dec 30, 2015 at 1:47 PM
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    Update: The mechanic found that the PCV valve was "stuck open" and was sucking oil like crazy. The engine code was saying that variable timing was off on two things (I cant remember the specifics). He reset it and said it may have just been a one time thing but we will have to run it to find out. The truck is staying at the shop until another PCV valve comes in tomorrow.

    Seriously, if my problems are solved by a $10 part I am going to piss myself with joy. Deep down I know the problem is far worse but there is a little bit of hope.
     
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  18. Dec 30, 2015 at 1:49 PM
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  19. Dec 30, 2015 at 2:03 PM
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    Good luck dude, hope that solves your issue. If you need to swap eBay is your best option and just have it shipped directly to your house. Try to find one with all the accessories
     
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  20. Dec 30, 2015 at 2:06 PM
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    Hopefully it fixes it but I doubt it. I already replaced the PCV valve and pretty sure the dealer did too. That or they just inspected the one I had installed to make sure it was good.
     
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