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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. May 29, 2021 at 6:04 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    After changing the spark plugs on the Yaris today, I think I'm going to throw on a valve cover gasket. No real leaks. But there was a little oil on the plug threads. Probably means the spark plug o-rings are showing their age.

    Found a Fel-Pro kit at O'Reillys for $20. Should be an easy Sunday morning project.

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  2. May 29, 2021 at 6:20 PM
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    I'm going to be tackling that same job on the Tacoma sooner than later. My coils were all wet with some oil pooled around them after the autocross, and the back of the block was very wet. I've heard valve cover gasket is a common one to do on the 2tr though so it isn't worrying me too much.
     
  3. May 30, 2021 at 1:22 AM
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    Hammertime!

     
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  4. May 30, 2021 at 1:26 AM
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    Kind of reminds me of.

     
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  5. May 30, 2021 at 1:30 AM
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    At what mileage do you change sparkplugs at? I have 60,000 on mine.
     
  6. May 30, 2021 at 1:45 AM
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    Good morning everyone!
     
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  7. May 30, 2021 at 2:05 AM
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    Mornin'!

    I really appreciate this thread! One can run into a lot of :bananadead:, :argue:, :deadhorse:, :spending::duel:threads on Tacoma world, and this thread always reminds me that there a good down to earth nice folks that hang out and share stuff, and shoot the shit without a bunch of name-calling and nasty attitude.

    Thanks folks!

    Here is a pic of our rig at toyota corner at My Mother in-laws.20210523_144446.jpg

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    You couldn't ask for a better Mother in Law, by the way. I love her like another Mother!

    Fitting that she would live at toyota corner! :D

    Have a great day folks!

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  8. May 30, 2021 at 2:23 AM
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    Welcome Bryan and Thanks. Feel free to join in the conversations. Certainly a good group of people here.
     
  9. May 30, 2021 at 2:26 AM
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    M:wave:rning!

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  10. May 30, 2021 at 2:34 AM
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    So I'll be on a fishing trip Tuesday - Sunday with limited/no wireless service. Good opportunity to temporarily hand over my Sheriff's badge and control of the algorithm. Anyone? Of course we (the Executive Board) will need to run a complete background check.

    :thumbsup:
     
  11. May 30, 2021 at 3:45 AM
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    I'll volunteer for the Sheriff badge. :rofl:
     
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  12. May 30, 2021 at 4:00 AM
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    Depends in the vehicle and what plugs you're running
     
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  13. May 30, 2021 at 4:01 AM
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    Good morning Kevin
     
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  14. May 30, 2021 at 4:03 AM
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    Factory plugs. No clue what they are.

    Vehicle: 2012 Rav4, 2.5L
     
  15. May 30, 2021 at 4:03 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Thanks Bryan. Beautiful color on the rig. One of my favorites. The light is always on and the door open here in the stock thread. Pop in anytime :thumbsup:
     
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  16. May 30, 2021 at 4:05 AM
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    That basically gives you 2.5 days to work this out. Your vetting process takes, on average, 6 weeks.....unless there's $20 involved.

    :facepalm:
     
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  17. May 30, 2021 at 4:06 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    It's Deputy.....not sheriff :smack:
     
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  18. May 30, 2021 at 4:07 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Probably has a 100k mile iridiums. But check your owner's manual
     
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  19. May 30, 2021 at 4:10 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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    Large Storage Box, 02610 intermittent switch swap, "Hot Wire" Power Outlets, DRL Shut Off, Disable Fob Beep, Disable Seat Belt Buzzers, Parking Light Mod, Battery Tender, 4 Leaf Spring Pack, Rear Headrest Removal, Factory Tow Package (7 Pin) Rear Diff Mod, Taco Lean Mod, 2WD Low ECU.
    For 50 bucks I’ll let anyone pretend..
    We will ignore them anyway.
     
  20. May 30, 2021 at 4:10 AM
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    Mark wrote Sherriff.

    He gave himself a promotion.
     

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