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Lost my taco

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Jckdnls, Apr 28, 2017.

  1. Apr 28, 2017 at 7:25 AM
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    Jckdnls

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    Jckdnls [OP] Roads less explored

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    Hey y'all found this group thought it might be a good one to join.
    A little bout me, I own a pretaco purchased in 92 while stationed in Japan. It has 324k on it (untouched engine). It's a 93 with a 3.0, and yes I can keep up with tacos as long as I don't hit a hill or a head wind. I had an 07 taco but the ex got it n the house, which I'm ok with it was an auto with major frame issues.

    The toy is my daily driver and been to a lot of places. Only place I have not finished is Moab.white rim trail took my rear end out.
    Thinking about making this a overlander and trading my dodge for either an fj or a taco. Problem us CAN'T FIND ONE WITH OUT ALL THOSE PESKY POWER FEATURES.

    Love offloading and the great out doors.

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  3. Apr 28, 2017 at 9:08 AM
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  5. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:50 AM
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    324K without having to do a head gasket on the 3.0 is great! Welcome. Hope you find a Tacoma or FJ. I do not like all the power features either, but apparently most buyers do since they make and sell lots of them.
     
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  6. Apr 28, 2017 at 11:51 AM
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    Welcome to the club, that thing will run forever
     
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  7. Apr 28, 2017 at 12:08 PM
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    Jckdnls

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    Jckdnls [OP] Roads less explored

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    I keep hearing head issues with the 3.0. When does it usually happen should I start worrying my valve train is starting to make a little noise when climbing hills or under heavy loads.
     
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  8. Apr 28, 2017 at 12:14 PM
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    la0d0g

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    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Like 200k ago.
     
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    I swear the valve train always makes a clicking sound, even when they are new, but a valve adjustment might help.

    For the head gasket, if you start loosing coolant, your oil is milky looking, there is a milky build up under your oil fill plug, or you see excess water vapor in your exhaust you might have a head gasket issue. I would not worry about it until you have symptoms.

    Mine blew at 186,000 miles, but I make lots of short trips and I think the expansion/contraction contributes to the problem.
     
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  10. Apr 28, 2017 at 4:29 PM
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    Same as everybody else...
    Nice truck, welcome to the cult, er club
     
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