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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by wmixon, Feb 20, 2010.

  1. Feb 20, 2010 at 10:23 PM
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    wmixon

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    I have a 2004 Double Cab tacoma 2wd. I was wondering what the "special edition" stickers on it mean. Is it something from the factory or dealer? It has 18" BBS wheels, roof rack (had a roof rack), truxedo bed cover, lighted running boards. This is my first tacoma. Also I need opinions on supercharger. I am about to hit 100K miles and am wondering if its too late in the game to get one. Also I called the dealer about a 100k mileage tuneup. They told me it would cost about 1500 to do. Sounds ridiculous to me but I don't know much about automotive. The only thing I do to the taco is change oil and filter, rotate tires, and change air filter. Never changed a plug or belt. Should I change plugs. Belts look good to me (no cracks). What about timing belt?
     
  2. Feb 20, 2010 at 10:27 PM
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    timing belt should have been replaced at 90K per the FSM as well as the water pump and prob the thermostat

    that in and of itself accounts for $600-$800 of that $1500



    there was no "special edition" persay of the Tacoma in 2004

    there was a "Limited" model but that was denoted by special badging that matches all the other badges on your truck...someone slapped some "special edition" stickers on there for you
     
  3. Feb 20, 2010 at 10:31 PM
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    Should a newbie attempt replacing the above parts. Or should someone mechanically inclined do it. I am purchasing a Haynes repair Manual from autozone regardless. Thanks for the quick response.
     
  4. Feb 20, 2010 at 11:38 PM
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    def not the timing belt, and the water pump is hard to get to, just get it done at the dealer or an automotive shop.
     
  5. Feb 21, 2010 at 4:53 AM
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    hes gotta learn some how best way is to try it your self :D
     
  6. Feb 21, 2010 at 7:59 AM
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    Occasional 'special edition' packages were available in certain sales regions or locations. Some such 'special editions' were done by dealerships themselves.

    Such 'special editions' have always been most common in the Southeast and Gulf States sales regions.

    Your 'special edition' is not 'factory'. For one thing - the Double Cab factory roof rack was discontinued by early 2003.
     
  7. Feb 21, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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    haha until he messes up the timing and blows up the engine
     
  8. Feb 21, 2010 at 1:27 PM
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    its a non interferance engine so dont worry about bending valves if its off time i just wont run
     
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  10. Feb 21, 2010 at 2:31 PM
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    lol, the only way you will ever learn is by doing it your self just ask people on the forum thats how i learned how to do stuff to my rig.
     

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