What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

So i got the p302 code a few weeks ago replaced spark plugs and plugs erased the code drove for a few weeks and today the code came ip again. I did a compression test everything was fine i cleared the MAFS as well. Anyone have anymore input? Can it be a fuel injector?

 

It's really not that hard to weld the spindle gussets while the spindle is on the truck. But it is easier to do it off the truck.

 

3k for a fully built dana 44...everything I need for install minus the driveshaft...yay or nay...no wheels.

 

That's about how much mine was too.

But, if you're replacing the pads and rotors anyway, the only "extra" cost is for new calipers.

I wouldn't replace perfectly fine brakes just to do the Tundra upgrade. Some might though.

 

I may have....





wanna buy some perfectly fine brakes????

 

I already have tundra brakes lol

 

I'm assuming that code is for a cylinder misfire? If so, I had the same issue. Replaced the spark plugs and that made no difference. I was suspecting fuel injectors too, but it turned out that the insulation on my wires was going bad and the spark was arcing out of the wire to the engine block. Just replaced wires for $20 and she's firing on all cylinders again. Hope this helps.

 

I need to change my plugs, wires and valve cover gaskets. I don't know when my timing belt/water pump were done so I'm thinking about doing them to be on the safe side (bought the truck at 206k, has 222k on it now). Ive got basic tools and a little experience working on engines.

It's this something that's worth me trying to do or should i let a mechanic do it?

 

Plugs and wires should be easy. Gaskets are the thing you gotta be careful with.

 

Yeah i helped a friend do them on his 2jz and it was a bitch. One of the engine studs thathad to be removed was seized into the block. We had to weld an allen key to it and get a wrench on that

 

You can do that easy. Valve cover gasket isn't hard.

 

do it urself but you dont have to worry about it until the belt breaks or until the pump weeps.. this is a non interference motor so if the timing belt goes there is no engine damage... GET TRIPLE AAA free 100 mile towing

 

I get out into the middle of nowhere often enough that I'd really rather not risk the tow bill/having to change it out wherever I'm at

 

you cant change a timing belt on the side of the road.. i guess living in cali idk what its like to really get stranded hundreds of miles from nowhere

 

You can totally do it yourself and you should. not only will you save a lot of money. you will learn a lot about your truck and in the future you wont be afraid of tackling bigger projects... mechanical work is like high level legos.. or even like high level jig saw puzzles... its not untill you get into body work or custom fab and welding that real skill and artform come into it... if you have the time, its worth it... if your working more than 40hrs a week and getting paid more than 20/hr then you might just wanna pay someone to do it...

 

You must not get out much, there are plenty of places in CA triple a will not go.

Don't just wait for the belt or water pump to go, that's just about the worst information I've ever heard.

 

Yeah I have 31s and 15" rims.

I'd have to get new rims to fit the brake upgrade.

I just recently swapped out the rubber brake lines for steel braided and that made an immediate and significant impact on braking.

Like I said, after 200,000 miles of the stock stuff, I'm fine with it. If I had 16s then the upgrade would be really tempting.

 

Temporarily traded it for a new Ram 1500...

 

It's actually not that hard. Except one spot and having them off wouldn't help anyways. It's the damn mig tip that's the problem there haha but since you have a set. Can't hurt.

 

I'm going to ask again just in case it got buried...


Has anyone used 2nd gen bumpstops on top of their leaf packs?