MT Accumulator Delete Mod (ADM) and BS Thread

finally did this last night using the s2000 ap1 line. as noted by others, the adm made a huge difference and i should have done it sooner! i also have a leak at the banjo bolt, so i'll be ordering a new bolt and washers from pegasus to see if it fixes the problem.

 

is your truck also tuned? curious since ive heard reports of people wanted to do the ADM but not feeling like they needed it after getting a tune

 

yes, kdmax-pro. i noticed a bigger difference with the adm compared to the tune.

 

awesome, thanks for the reply. keep us posted if the new banjo bolt fixes the issue! I'm planning on doing the same to my truck soon; just not entirely sure yet which is the best method. The flex line seems most convenient but your reported leak concerns me lol

 

Did this mod today. It’s a must do, eliminates the inconsistency and drivetrain lash that this truck had. Performed on a ‘22 Sport, 2500 miles. Been driving manual trans for almost 50 years, this Tacoma never felt quite right. I bought a new accumulator, had a friend with a Bridgeport mill connect the dots, and my son and I had at it. Install is straightforward, used a combination of 1/4” and 3/8” sockets and ratchets. Removed the exhaust bracket but not the driveshaft, not necessary. Pinch the rubber line up top first, then loosen the fluid lines. Just loosen lines. Remove accumulator and then finish removing lines. Install milled unit reverse order. Took maybe an hour including bleeding line.
Honestly, thrilled with the improvement.
Will get in touch with @daveeasa to add my unmodified accumulator to his inventory. Every MT Taco needs this.

 

Just finished install and I'm super impressed. Must do mod. I used the hard line replacement method. Highly recommend.

 

Can I Paypal or Venmo you and have your friend do one for me as well?

 

i would also be interested if @PilotSmall is willing; that drill job looks clean. i think i'm electing for the dremel mod since it's "stealthy" if the truck ever needs to go in for warranty repairs...

 

The Dremel mod is fantastic but I'll tell you as a Toyota Tech... Nobody looks at that thing. We all hate it as much as you guys do. I took it out of my truck within a few weeks of buying it.

Even if we had to take pictures for a break warranty job, we'd slap one of our spares up there just for the picture. But if you do the Dremel mod that's one less thing to text will have to do if there happens to be a warranty issue. Which there shouldn't be... Lol

 

Just an FYI, there is free shipping on the site in the first post for accumulators. I'll be ordering one to do this mod.

What kind of mill does your friend have? That cut looks insanely clean.

 

update: changed the banjo bolt and washers. appears to be good!

 

A few posts back a couple guys asked if my mill equipped bud could cut out a few more, unfortunately not. The single job set up is too time consuming for small jobs. And his shop is super busy with regular work!
Agreed, The hand drill/dremel technique won’t look as good, but I’d guess the oil don’t care and the end result will be the same.
Dump that accumulator!!

 

I challenge someone to dremel a dick butt channel in there

 

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i hope it performs even better than the current Dremel mod so everyone has to do it

 

You just know that it will.

 

by chance do you have a link or part number for the new bolts you got? i would like to go the same route on my new 2022. thank you!

 

banjo bolt: 3242-003
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=6763

copper washers: 3241-3/8
https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productselection.asp?Product=3241

 

I still have my accumulator, from when installing the hard line kit. Which end would the "balls" be on?

Center or end?

Edit: After looking at the pic in 1st post, I'm thinking in the center would be better.

 

Wow. You just threw up a curveball there.