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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Jul 7, 2022 at 12:23 PM
    Wulf

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    yeah that can happen and it sucks when it does
     
  2. Jul 7, 2022 at 12:46 PM
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    I knew I was living in a slum house but I didn't realize it's apparently ALWAYS been a slum house lol

    Main water line started leaking, city thought it was them since it was at the meter.. came out and dug it up only to see this beauty staring up at them and told the landlord it's his problem20220707_123136.jpg

    Yes, that's a hunk of garden hose, hose clamped to (what looks like to me) radiator hose... which is our main line buried under the yard to some unknown junction
     
  3. Jul 7, 2022 at 2:01 PM
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    Not so much anxiety but its been frustrating just searching everyday for the parts. Now that I'm nearly done with the searching, I'll feel better about it once I start installing. The other part is the routine maintenance/tasks I've been putting off. Need to get the trans cooler in, touch up the bumper, swap in 883s and dump the 881s, waiting on those caged nuts for the bumper since 2 of mine broke apart. Valve covers are still leaking a little. Timing belt last changed in 08/2015 @ 137k. Been 7 years and 26k miles later so I guess its time to take a look at it. Mileage is good but age maybe? Oh well... long list of work to be done.

    Trans jack is sitting waiting to be put to use. Tools, all on hand.
     
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  6. Jul 7, 2022 at 2:28 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Because shitbox

    20220707_142831.jpg
     
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  7. Jul 7, 2022 at 2:35 PM
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  8. Jul 7, 2022 at 3:32 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Least the oil isn't glittery; just crud and carbon build-up :D
     
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    What do you use to clean some metal that isn’t clean?

    xylene?
     
  10. Jul 7, 2022 at 3:44 PM
    Wulf

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    how dirty?

    wire brush and non chlorinated brake cleaner or acetone to remove oil are generally what I use before welding or paint
     
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    Wulf

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    glitter is best in paint not oil :D
     
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    Wulf

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    new acquisition at work?
     
  13. Jul 7, 2022 at 3:48 PM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    I love to wire brush any and everything. Acetone to finish.
     
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    Brand new, just making sure it’s clean
     
  15. Jul 7, 2022 at 3:56 PM
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    Uh oh
    D3BAFC44-50D2-4C72-9458-7F2DE876985D.jpg
     
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    Abeyancer

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    Is that tanker full? Is that like getting to take damaged merchandise home? Free gas right:laughing:
     
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    holy hell, thats just crazy.
     
  18. Jul 7, 2022 at 4:13 PM
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    produced water

    Walked away too
     
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    Just needs some buffing
     
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  20. Jul 7, 2022 at 4:14 PM
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    Went through something similar at my old rent house. Gets exhausting always living from one half assed repair failure to the next.
     

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