What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

Is there any reasonable way to fix a TH350 from not doing the converter leakdown to the pan? After half a week or so mine pukes ATF (I know I need to find the high leak (dipstick oring etc), but your post had me wondering about the main cause of the fluid leaking to the pan. Which causes it at times to delay going into reverse for a few seconds also we sat.

 

Creativity abounds in Florida!

 

Yikes !!! Another good reason for the 2nd Amendment.

 

I believe Cement_wheels is correct, I did get this from my local Toyota dealership in person, so I'm pretty confident about the number on the box.

 

The torque converter is draining back through the front pump and input shaft and overfilling the case, short of pulling the trans, and front pump and replacing the seals and bushings in the front pump and maybe even the torque converter, not much you can do about the drain back.. But if everything is good and not worn out or damaged, it still shouldn't leak externally..

Clean the trans really good and then watch for things like the selector shaft seal, TV cable boot, filler tube O-ring, and pan gasket for the external leak, and in some rare cases the speedometer cable housing may be the external leak...

Or just go out and start the vehicle in for a few seconds a couple times a week, You can start it in neutral and by the time you put it back in park, the converter will be full again...

Like I had said, converter drain back is very common, just give it a minute before putting in gear and trying to drive off...



Basically replace part number 034 (pump bushing), 036 (stator bushing) and 070 (front pump seal) for the converter drain back (slow down, not stop)...

 

I went with Toyota part number

$79 PT345-35170 Mudguard & Hardware

PT345-35170. I ordered from Toyota website, had it shipped to my nearest Toyota dealership.

It only came with 4 mounting screws but you just have to reuse some of the screws that are already mounted where the mudflaps line up with the fender and wheelwell.

There is a noticeable gap, not flush, between the body and the edge of the mudflap. I think the mud flap that was shipped is designed to accommodate a Black moulding along the edge of the fender which my SR trim level does not come with, thus the gap.

I'm happy with it. It is quality, hard plastic and it extends down a good deal. I have seen other 3rd party mud flaps that are too short or the material is flexible. I wanted an original Toyota part but that's me.

If you are in no rush, I would wait to order it until the Toyota website offers a sale discount on all on line orders.

 

Nothing exciting, added the Rough Country 30" bar led kit, and painted the stock tow hook

 

Wash and waxed my 2wd pavement princess today ! I don't think there is a better color than BBP! 2016 and still cleans up beautifully in my opinion. 9 years and 142k later I still look back at her when I park somewhere!

 

I bought this set at Amazon. Very happy with it.

$39 A-Premium Mud Flaps Splash Guards Mudguards Mudflaps [W/Hardware Accessories] Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2023-2016, [Doesn't Fit SR], Set of 4PCS, Front and Rear (Driver & Passenger Sides)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077X1BYJC

 

Appreciate it!

 

Anyone is welcome!

 

That looks like the same set I got. Very happy with them so far.

 

Toyota dealer had online Labor Day specials running on parts and it was time to do the spark plugs for me.

As expected, drivers side is a bit of a pain so I started here, that way the end of my project would be easiest.

While I had the drivers side apart/ disconnected, I also replaced the PCV.

After finishing the passenger side plugs and had the intake off, gave the throttle body a little cleaning. All done before lunchtime and before the garage was blazing hot.

 

Scooped up this cable and some master locks. Crackheads gonna need tools to take a bike.

 

They'll just take your tailgate...

 

Got the OTT tune installed on my MT - mild flavor. Sooooooo much better on throttle response!

 

Oil change and tire rotate today, giving the new seal a looking at - looks good, I do good work. Not much, but good.

Heading for Utah on Wed. Plan is for 2-3 weeks. Moab, Arches, Capitol Reef, Canyonlands, Vermillion Cliffs, ?... We'll see how time goes. Possibly Grand Canyon.

Maybe Yellowstone and Glacier in the late next spring.

 

Sounds like an awesome trip. Have fun!

 

Those wire locks are only good for very minimum security, basically anyone that would just pick it up and walk away. They take a second to cut with the smallest of bolt cutters or even wire cutters can cut them with a bit of force.

When I leave my bikes locked on my truck I use one of these Abus 6' chain with one of their padlocks too. To cut one of these you either need big bolt cutters or a grinder. And I installed larger D rings in my bed so it is more secure.
https://www.abus.com/usa/Products/Chains-and-Cables/Maximum-Security-Chain/Chain-8KS

Also remember you lock is only as strong as the weakest link. So if you chain up to a bed cleat it's only as strong as the 2 screws holding the tiedown to the plastic bed.

 

Great Lookin' Sport!!!

Nicely done with the wash/wax too.