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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by WesM21, May 30, 2025.

  1. May 30, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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    WesM21

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    After doing a bunch of work my truck seems to run 95% perfect. The only thing it does is want to stumble when I give it some throttle. When I ease into the gas very slowly it wont do it. Any suggestions are very appreciated. It is driving me nuts. Thanks!!
    https://youtube.com/shorts/fYwH9wHdYck?feature=share
     
  2. May 30, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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    What work was done? Seems like a fueling issue to me .
     
  3. May 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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    Timing belt, spark plugs, and injectors. I agree it seems to be a fueling issue. Old fuel pump csnt keep up with new denso injectors?
     
  4. May 30, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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    Clean the TB
     
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  5. May 30, 2025 at 5:51 AM
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    Where'd you buy all your parts from?
     
  6. May 30, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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    Thanks. Cleaning it now. All oem parts from eBay and other online Toyota parts dealers.
     
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  7. May 30, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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    OEM parts from eBay could be counterfeit.
     
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  8. May 30, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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    That is where I was going with this. What did you buy from Ebay and from what seller?
     
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  9. May 30, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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    Hmmm? did you clean the throttle body with a spray down its throat? Saw a vid awhile back that this can lead to problems if this spray washes carbon into the lower and adjoining IAC.

    Found this vid helpful in taking these parts off to clean them.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ut2l9HRITY

    Oh best to be prepared to R&R both gaskets. Suggest you have on hand a new gasket for both throttle body and IAC as the parts removal may damage the existing gaskets

    Also information on TPS may be helpful.

    Hope this helps, good luck. Woodcutter
     
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  10. May 30, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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    Here is what I got.
    Just now seeing something… spark plugs say for 00-04. Mine is a 98 does that matter??

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  11. May 30, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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    I took the throttle body off to clean. IAC did not want to come off so I gave up because I didnt want to strip the screws. Should I try again and clean the IAC?
     
  12. May 30, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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    I use needle nose vice grips when those screws start to strip then I replace them with allens.
     
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  13. May 30, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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    Thanks Woodcutter! I live close to you, any Toyota mechanics you would recommend? New Toyota owner.
     
  14. May 30, 2025 at 7:23 AM
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    Unfortunately, no
     
  15. May 30, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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    pretty sure the IAC screws are JIS screw heads and not Philips. And they are on there TIGHT!

    EDIT: use an impact screwdriver as well as the correct bit. I don't have an impact screwdriver so I put the bit in and smack it several times pretty good w/ a hammer and was able to get them to loosen
     
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  16. May 30, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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    Awesome, thank you.
     
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    The weird thing about all of this is that 2 weeks ago before I did the work the truck ran great. That's why I'm thinking its something related to what I did. Bugging the crap out of me. Prob something small and dumb that I keep missing.
     
  18. May 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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    If I was still out that way I'd be glad to look at it for ya. Used to be stationed at MacDill AFB from 15-22. Still have property out in Riverview. Do you have IG? I have a couple contacts that may be able to help you out.
     
  19. May 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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    Awesome man thank you. Yes I do, my IG is its_wesleym
     
  20. May 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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    my money on those ebay injectors

    after i DIDNT listen to members here about ebay injectors.....i bought ebay injectors
    big hesitation just like yours.....and i had new OBD2 codes too
    truck still ran and drove but ANNOYING

    now i listened to seasoned members and was recommended to MotorWest
    i kept my old OE injectors and sent to MW to get RM'd
    $125 5 day turnaround(2RZ)

    after install of the RM'd MW injectors.........been perfect ever since

    u have any tossed codes?
     
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