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San Antonio

Discussion in 'Texas' started by LostHusker, Feb 14, 2011.

  1. Mar 21, 2019 at 6:52 PM
    BassAckwards

    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    What kinda service you trying to do? I try to do most of mine myself
     
  2. Mar 21, 2019 at 6:52 PM
    jareebz

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    Just general Toyota care and warranty stuff.
     
  3. Mar 21, 2019 at 6:54 PM
    BassAckwards

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    Gotcha. Ive used toyota of boerne before for recalls and they have done good work for me
     
  4. Mar 21, 2019 at 7:02 PM
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    I use Universal Toyota. They haven’t hassled me or wronged me yet. But it’s a dealership, just give it time. I’ve only had maintenance done there a few times.
     
  5. Mar 21, 2019 at 7:38 PM
    jareebz

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    I think Cavender is closest to my house but I’m willing to drive a bit further if other places are better.
     
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  6. Mar 21, 2019 at 7:40 PM
    hoverlover

    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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    Things. Stuff. Lots of bad decisions.
    Mostly Zip-Ties
    This is what was in the pan. Some were magnetic some were not. They're very fine but, again, it was 1/2 - 3/4 a quart.

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    North Park always treats me good. They've gone way above and beyond in the past.

    Ditto. I only trust me. What are you trying to do?

    Speaking of, North Park master tech with 20+ years said drive it to 95k (2k more miles) and take it in. If there is indeed metal shavings they will tear the engine down and fix it or replace it under warranty.

    Fingers crossed it's nothing and I'm an idiot.
     
  7. Mar 21, 2019 at 7:42 PM
    BassAckwards

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    Definitely do that then! I think there is something very wrong inside your motor. No way thats normal man.. hope they cover you. Your truck has the 100k warranty right?
     
  8. Mar 21, 2019 at 7:43 PM
    Bigdaddy4760

    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Agree totally
     
  9. Mar 21, 2019 at 8:09 PM
    Oldie2007

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    A little something every chance we get.
    Crapy! Had to shut off threads to try to get SPID bookings because laptop not happy, and you throw down FOUR pages!
     
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  10. Mar 21, 2019 at 8:11 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    I LIKE, I LIKE!
     
  11. Mar 21, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    That not good Hover!

    and from follow up posts - no you are not an idiot. Wish I was nearing end of warranty, but such is life. At least I got stickers on the way for 100K and 200K!
     
  12. Mar 21, 2019 at 8:44 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    ll

    Y'all ever notice that somehow the thread can totally ruin "line of thought"? taken exactly in sequence..
     
  13. Mar 21, 2019 at 8:48 PM
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    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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    Yes, it has the 100k warranty. Toyota gives it to you when you but used from them.

    Ya it kinda sucks. Hopefully if it's going to blow up it does it sooner than later and it's catastrophic so Toyota will cover it.
     
  14. Mar 21, 2019 at 8:50 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    I know, kinda wish I was an early owner. But it was even "certified" the first two sales. I cross my fingers, do my due diligence, and think I am on the bright side....
     
  15. Mar 21, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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    I cant believe it either! Wish i wouldve looked at it more now that i know. Just watched that video of him showing the truck, that thing is so clean! I can see why youre into diesel conversion, that thing is so badass:D
     
  18. Mar 21, 2019 at 9:09 PM
    BassAckwards

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    I couldnt believe how clean that engine bay was when he opened the hood
     
  19. Mar 21, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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    hoverlover Never pet a burning dog.

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    Things. Stuff. Lots of bad decisions.
    Mostly Zip-Ties
    How about when he put it in first against the barrier and all four tires just turned away at idle.

    I'm telling you dude, if I can pull it off with the crawl box and Marlin's RCLT and steering rack the truck will be out crawling any Jeep, still very comfortable on the highway, be damn reliable, and of course be EMP/apocalypse proof among other things.

    You see when he put the monster can on the valve cover? Keep in mind the can was nearly empty. Couldn't do that with the GRFE.
     
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