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Hood Vibrating

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mjones1970, Nov 20, 2015.

  1. Dec 1, 2015 at 2:56 PM
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    jimsmithrn

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    Did they give you a reason for needing two days? Does it have something to do with curing time for the adhesive? I'm going to slap some gorilla glue on mine. It'll take me what? 3 minutes?
     
  2. Dec 1, 2015 at 3:16 PM
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    mjones1970

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    I'd give that some serious thought. Could void potential future warranty services if there's another issue with the hood. It also may cause the hood to be warped or chemical reaction. IDK but personally I'd let Toyota take care of it.

    Good luck.
     
  3. Dec 1, 2015 at 3:19 PM
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    My dealer finally called me after 2 days in the shop, it's at their body shop. Their body shop said the adhesive that was used at the factory is crap and they are redoing it. A little funny they literally said "crap"
     
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  4. Dec 1, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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    Can you find out what the are using and how good of a job it's doing?

    Thanks
     
  5. Dec 1, 2015 at 3:22 PM
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    That's a pretty good point.
     
  6. Dec 1, 2015 at 3:37 PM
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    They didn't say why it would take 2 days but I'll ask on Monday morning. I'm assuming the adhesive takes time to cure and they don't want me driving while it's curing. I also though about doing it myself with gorilla glue but since it's under warranty, I'll let Toyota take care of it. Warranty is an intrinsic cost of the vehicle so I've already paid them for this and will make sure they do it right or do it again until it is right. I'm also concerned about gorilla glues ability to expand and contract with the hood's thermal cycles and other / similar reasons already posted by OP.
     
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  7. Dec 1, 2015 at 3:54 PM
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    As someone else mentioned early in this thread.... The big question is where else was this adhesive used on these vehicles? This could become much bigger than just a hood issue.
     
  8. Dec 1, 2015 at 5:20 PM
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    I'll ask the dealer when I take it in. They may not know but at least it will get them thinking about what may be a systemic problem.
     
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  9. Dec 1, 2015 at 5:37 PM
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    Pretty sure they used it to hold the wheels on.
     
  10. Dec 1, 2015 at 8:58 PM
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    Lol...hopefully they are not learning Fords tricks
     
  11. Dec 1, 2015 at 11:28 PM
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    Interesting, I am getting ready to buy 16 TRD OR this month.. Just doing my research and I appreciate this kind of info.

    I am still hesitant to buy a first year but the Quicksand is screaming at me!
     
  12. Dec 2, 2015 at 6:51 AM
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    It could have just been a bad batch of adhesive. I will be checking mine later.
     
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  13. Dec 2, 2015 at 7:32 AM
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    Checked mine and they seemed normal, also don't have any abnormal hood viberations at any speeds compared to my 09. I have ~4500 miles as well, 16 TRD OR. I will have to check but I think mine was built in Mexico.
     
  14. Dec 2, 2015 at 8:17 AM
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    Engine mounts too. :D
     
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  16. Dec 2, 2015 at 8:27 AM
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    I believe it's the beginning of the vin.
     
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  18. Dec 2, 2015 at 8:32 AM
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    Take mine in tomorrow for the fix; taking it to the dealer's contract body shop.
    I get a loaner for the duration of repair, estimated at 1-2 days.
     
  19. Dec 2, 2015 at 8:40 AM
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