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What is this pink stuff?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Loaded NightraiN, Apr 7, 2019.

  1. Apr 7, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    Loaded NightraiN

    Loaded NightraiN [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So after a long winter I was finally able to give my truck a good cleaning.

    I ran into this pink substance, that I can best explain as having the consistency the crust junk on batter terminals.

    As you can see it's under the driver side of the center coinsel. Looks like it's near 2 metal tubes that im assuming is heating cooling.

    Anyone have any ideas?

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  2. Apr 7, 2019 at 6:33 PM
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    MECtacoOR

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  3. Apr 7, 2019 at 6:34 PM
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    EdgeCrusher

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    Coolant leak
     
  4. Apr 7, 2019 at 6:35 PM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    My guess is coolant, since the coolant in these trucks is pink. When coolant dries it becomes crusty. That's also probably your heater core which has coolant flowing through it to provide heat. Again, just educated guesses, but I'd bet you a beer that's what it is.
     
  5. Apr 7, 2019 at 6:48 PM
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    dilbert

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    Yep, coolant crust
     
  6. Apr 7, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    LS14ME2

    LS14ME2 Kind of a big deal

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    Whelp, now that we have figured out what it is, where do you suppose it is coming from? Is OP's heater core leaking?
     
  7. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    Ronzio

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    Antifreeze or stale cotton candy
     
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  8. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:08 PM
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    Yep, if I am not mistaken the heater core is on the drivers side.
     
  9. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:09 PM
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    supmet

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    Either coolant or your city is springing for the fancy himalayan pink salt for the roads
     
  10. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:12 PM
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    black coffee

    black coffee A is A.

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    Aren’t heater cores a nightmare to access? :(
     
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  11. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:15 PM
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    OP how many miles on your truck? Is it still under the 36k warranty?
     
  12. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:16 PM
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    Loaded NightraiN

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    Oh yeah. Not even 11k yet
     
  13. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:26 PM
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    Then I would take it into them to deal with it.
     
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  14. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:28 PM
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  15. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:28 PM
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    THATS CALLED NUT COAL, BIG SHIPS BURN BIG COAL. THATS THE SIZE YOU BURN IN A KITCHEN COAL STOVE. I BURN BIGGER COAL THEN THAT IN OUR PARLOR STOVE. OF COURSE THEY MIGHT HAVE HAD BIG LUMPS AND CRACKED THEM INTO 4 PIECES FOR PROFIT . THE BIG SHIPS AND FOUNDRYS BURN EGG COAL. COAL IS SOLD BY THE SIZE RICE,BUCK,PEA,NUT,STOVE, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST EGG. I LIVE RIGHT IN THE HEART OF THE COAL REGION AND ALWAYS HAVE. IF I WASNT SO TIRED I WOULD GO TAKE PICTURES OF BUCK (I BURN THAT IN A STOKER) AND SOME STOVE COAL (I BURN IN THE PARLOR STOVE)
     
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    Why are you yelling? :violent:
     
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    Don’t lie, we can see you are smuggling cocaine
     
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  19. Apr 7, 2019 at 7:32 PM
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    ABA180

    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    It's the Walter White pink cocaine, like the blue meth..
     
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    There is a reason OPs name starts with “Loaded”
     

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