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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by junkman, Dec 10, 2012.

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  1. Dec 16, 2012 at 5:41 AM
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  2. Dec 30, 2012 at 7:49 AM
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    Still looking for more tips
     
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  3. Dec 30, 2012 at 8:02 AM
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    Still wondering about replacing the clutch every 2 years as the dirt post suggested?
    Seems crazy to me
     
    Badgtho, Dec 30, 2012
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  4. Dec 30, 2012 at 1:23 PM
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    The forward cab mounts seem to hold alot of mud in them that could turn into a bad rust problem. The previous owner of my truck did alot of off roading and when I bought the truck, the mounts were packed full of mud. I cleaned them out with a screwdriver and compressed air followed by a good rinse. Some fluid film inside would be a good idea
     
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  5. Dec 30, 2012 at 2:57 PM
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    ^ Nods. Would think after 8 years on the same model there would've been a solution. :cool:
     
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  6. Jul 25, 2013 at 2:47 PM
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    Just looking for more tips......
     
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  7. Jul 25, 2013 at 3:40 PM
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    nice info thx
     
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  8. Jul 25, 2013 at 4:35 PM
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    :) It is a good idea to lubricate all your rubber gaskets with a Silicon spray. I do mine every other oil change. I also spray my window channels and any other rubber items on the truck.
    It is a good idea to apply di electric grease to your plug wires connectors at the spark plug and at the coil to keep water from shorting out your plug wires.
     
    Ga tacoguy, Jul 25, 2013
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  9. Jul 25, 2013 at 4:42 PM
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    #6....Brakes, ok maybe but the clutch? Shifting smoothly is what saves clutches.
    :confused::confused:
     
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  10. Jul 25, 2013 at 5:27 PM
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    The question in my mind is, what tangible value does it add. Two things come to mind that could happen as a result of oil mist running through the intake:

    1) Some oil collection in the intake

    2) Some extra carbon in the combustion chamber

    Neither of these things are "good", but do they actually matter on a truck seeing normal service? Just about every car in the world recirculates crank fumes the same way, and none that I know of have oil catch cans.
     
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  11. Jul 25, 2013 at 5:55 PM
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    Sooner or later, your gas fill door hinges will start squeaking. A shot of WD40 cured mine.
     
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  12. Jul 25, 2013 at 5:59 PM
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    lots to read, sub'd for later
     
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  13. Jul 25, 2013 at 7:49 PM
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    Fixed it. Sorry and thanks!
     
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  14. Jul 25, 2013 at 8:26 PM
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    disappointed my driveshaft lubing post didn't make the list.... :(
     
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  15. Jul 25, 2013 at 8:43 PM
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    thanks man! im all adamant about it now but I probly haven't done it in 20k or so :rolleyes:
     
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  16. Jul 25, 2013 at 8:59 PM
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    Will hi temp axle grease work for the driveshaft? I got some tubes of that already for my trailer's axle bearings.
     
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  17. Jul 25, 2013 at 9:13 PM
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    lol I imagine. I throw whatever is in my gun, and I havnt put a new tube in in years so I have no idea what I have.
     
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  18. Jul 25, 2013 at 9:27 PM
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    Yeah, I have been lax.

    Fixed it in coveted #10 position...:yay:
     
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  19. Jul 26, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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  20. Oct 21, 2013 at 3:36 PM
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    Looking at my frame, getting ready for winter.

    Crazy, but there is rust on a few joints and I bet we saw 1" total snow last year.

    Sprayed a bit of WD40 Specialist Long term corrosion inhibitor on the rust spots and spread a layer on the frame as well. Had to choose between the WD40 and Fluid Film. The stories of the smell of the FF won the day for the WD40, although it was more expensive for a smaller can.

    It will be interesting to see how it looks in spring.
     
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