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What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:17 PM
    Nosibreh3

    Nosibreh3 Well-Known Member

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    Installed the Decked system yesterday. Not the best idea I ever had installing it in single digit temps in a ingested garage but I couldn’t wait. I couldn’t be happier with the ease of installation and the increased storage space AD5CFDC3-9137-48DE-AD02-001DEE39390B.jpg79392684-3816-4354-BC2D-309F8005303F.jpg 1BD05C57-DC1E-4AF9-978B-39D65E5AAE8A.jpg
     
  2. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:20 PM
    bburv

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    So in preparation for commuting a lot this semester (gonna be ~12,000 miles by the end of it) I decided to change my spark plugs, clean my MAF sensor, and clean my throttle body. Most of it went down without a hitch, besides a bolt to a coil boot that snapped in half. This was my first time messing with anything in the engine and I have to say it was much easier than I anticipated. From start to finish it took about 3 hours. I like to think that I'm mechanically inclined, but made sure to read a bunch about these processes first.

    Started on the passenger side by taking the air intake out and eventually the whole air box out and then cleaned the MAF sensor.
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    This was the throttle body before I cleaned it. Didn't think it looked too bad until I looked past the butterfly. All black and nasty back there.
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    After I cleaned it.
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    Definitely had some nasty shit back there.
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    This is the bastard that snapped in the engine block. I about had a heart attack when it happened cause I can't have my truck down for maintenance. Thankfully enough of the end was sticking out to where I could get some needle nose in there to get it out. Went to the hardware store and got a replacement for only 88 cents.
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    There she is installed. Hopefully not having the little flange piece isn't a big deal.
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    So after all this, I go to start the truck and it takes a few seconds to crank up. First attempt was nothing and then the second time it started and ran high for a little while. About 2500 RPM. I'm assuming this is due to excess throttle body cleaner so I'm not worried about it. What I am worried about is the engine code I'm getting now. My Ultragauge is telling me I have a pending P0300 which is a random cylinder misfire I believe. Sometimes when I start the truck the maintenance light flashes, and sometimes it doesn't. Have any of y'all had this happen before? I drove ~5 miles around the neighborhood and didn't feel or hear anything funny. I read sometimes the truck will shudder or knock with this code present, but I didn't notice any of that. Just wanted to see if y'all have any advice on what I should do about that.

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  3. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:31 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    Ignore the maintenance light. That's just a light that will become lit every 5,000 miles to remind you to do an oil change. It's not linked to any systems in any way. As far as the code, I would clear it with the UG, and see if it comes back. Did you gap your spark plugs before installing them?
     
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  4. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:34 PM
    bburv

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    That was my first thought too, but I changed my oil less than 2,000 miles ago so I thought it had to do with the spark plugs. I did gap all of them to be within spec before I installed them. Forgot to mention they were the factory Toyota ones (90919-01235) that I bought from the dealer.
     
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  5. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:36 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    If you gapped them and your truck is running fine, I'd clear the code and see if it comes back, and then go from there.
     
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  6. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:38 PM
    boogie3478

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    Did you put antiseize on the spark plugs and bolts?
     
  7. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:42 PM
    bburv

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    Alright cool, I'll give that a shot and see what happens. Thank you!
     
  8. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:43 PM
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    Sure did. Once that one coil bolt snapped, I figured I should put it on those too.
     
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  9. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:43 PM
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    Cranked up my coil overs a little more and now have my 3" lift back.
    Re-torqued the ubolts from last week. Changed the oil & rotated the tires.

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  10. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:44 PM
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    Alot of spark plugs nowadays come with special coatings on the threads, but it only takes a few seconds to dab a little antiseize on there for some extra piece of mind. :thumbsup:
     
  11. Jan 8, 2018 at 2:50 PM
    bburv

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    That was my thought exactly, can't hurt to do it and it only takes a few extra seconds.
     
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  12. Jan 8, 2018 at 4:08 PM
    TRDMAN

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    Sure did
     
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    Zero bro lean FTW. :thumbsup:
     
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    All of this included w/in 3 hrs? Not bad!
     
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    I'm like 2" ass high does that make me extra good?
     
  16. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:51 PM
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    Once the plastic cover pc that I ordered from Camelback shows up (figured I'd replace it since mine is all scratched up somehow), gotta find time to put this thing on.

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  17. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    That’s what I wanted to know was the sound when you hammer it, kinda what I’m going for. My stock air filter rattles like a SOB. Especially when I start the truck, no matter if it’s hot or cold.
     
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  18. Jan 8, 2018 at 6:58 PM
    kiahb12

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    I mean for cost effectiveness it’s a good idea. If it were me I’d figure out something to keep dirt and crap from getting in there, probably move it closer to the grill too. Or just buy a urd cai
     
  19. Jan 8, 2018 at 7:01 PM
    JdevTac

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    Post pics of finished project when it’s done. I’ve become less and less a fan of the white 12+ gauge faces.
     
  20. Jan 8, 2018 at 7:03 PM
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    Ditch that screened in air filter. Robbing your motor of air. I took mine off 3 years ago and have 0 problems. Just pry at it with a flat head screw driver and it’ll come out. Try blowing through it when you get it out, it’s like trying to breathe through paper
     
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