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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Rocket86, Feb 25, 2024.

  1. Feb 25, 2024 at 3:54 PM
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    Rocket86

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    2002 3.4. My Tacoma’s Idle Air Control valve. Is it okay to clean it properly or should I replace it.
    I believe I’ll have to replace the gasket either way.
    Thank you
     
  2. Feb 25, 2024 at 4:58 PM
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    Cleaning is fine. Replace the gasket. Get an impact screw removal tool to prevent stripping the screws, they are easy to strip.
     
  3. Feb 25, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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    IMG_3747.jpg This is a 2.4 iac
    Notice the manual impact tool

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  4. Feb 29, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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    Thank you.
     
  5. Feb 29, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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    Thank you
     
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  6. Feb 29, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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    Thank you.
    Thank you.
     
  7. Feb 29, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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    Replace those JIS screws with Allen heads
     
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  9. Mar 11, 2024 at 5:52 PM
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    Oohh been busy, thank you for your generous time.
     
  10. Mar 11, 2024 at 5:54 PM
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    Thank you for the important advice.
     
  11. Mar 11, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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    Thank you, if I’ve already thanked you, well Thank you again.
     
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