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Is Something Missing? my flywheel is exposed

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by trooper12, May 7, 2012.

  1. May 7, 2012 at 6:10 PM
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    trooper12

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    Hey guys,

    I was power washing the mud from underneath my truck and i noticed that my flywheel is exposed. I did not see anything that seemed to be broken or torn off. But i just can't see toyota leaving it exposed like that.

    Thanks in advance!!

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    Here are some pics of the flywheel

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  2. May 7, 2012 at 6:11 PM
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    Max-4_Yota

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    Maybe an inspection cover. :notsure:
     
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  3. May 7, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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    1GR

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    Yes. Your inspection cover is missing. Two 6mm bolts (10mm heads), about 20mm long, and a little metal cover.
     
  4. May 7, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

    wildjerseyfirefighter I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    stock, for now
    dosent look like anything can even be bolted on there..


    Edit: I eat my words, post above me beat me to it.
     
  5. May 7, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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    WTF! :popcorn:

    Subd!
     
  6. May 7, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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    1GR

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    Ps. Your holes are filled with mud.
     
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  7. May 7, 2012 at 6:15 PM
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    Highland Logan

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    Awesome quote!

    Frank
     
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  8. May 7, 2012 at 6:16 PM
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  9. May 7, 2012 at 6:17 PM
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    well that sucks, and now i can see the holes..

    Is that part likely to come off like that?
     
  10. May 7, 2012 at 6:18 PM
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    There is a rubber cover missing, I replaced one on my '94. I am doing a little searching. I can't find it but take it back in ... warranty is a wonderful thing.
     
  11. May 7, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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    It's not rubber on second gens. It's metal with rubber edges. It could easily fall off, not a huge deal. Just get a new one from a scrapper or a dealer.
     
  12. May 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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    brutalguyracing

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    broken mods
    BRING THAT SHIT BACK
     
  13. May 7, 2012 at 6:20 PM
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    1GR

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    Like that. But not that.
     
  14. May 7, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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    maxtrac 4" lift spindles, wheelers 1.5" 3 leaf pack. nothin special...
    yea i know!!! its a brand new truck, its ridiculous :mad:
     
  15. May 7, 2012 at 6:24 PM
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    Nope, ship shape! Waitress, can I get the shrimp cocktail I saw in the window???
     
  16. May 7, 2012 at 6:27 PM
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    Now, now...let's not start the "Something's missing, must be a POS" talk. Take it in to the dealer and have it replaced. My '06 was missing the jack and tools when I purchased it new and I had 5 trouble free years with it until I traded up.
     
  17. May 7, 2012 at 6:38 PM
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    well i just ordered it from the toyota dealership by my house. it came out to be a whopping $9.44!!

    thanks for all the help!! :D
     
  18. May 7, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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    What a ripoff.























    Jk. ;)
     
  19. May 7, 2012 at 6:52 PM
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    ^^ This ^^

    Frank
     
  20. May 7, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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    The derp master is correct! Let the dealer fix it, sounds like a manufacturing QC issue to me...
     

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