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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by GamingGearbox, Jul 4, 2016.

  1. Jul 4, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    Hello I just got a 1996 Toyota Tacoma 4cy 4wd has been sitting 10 years not much body or frame rust I don't have pic but I am digging it out soon any ideas
     
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  2. Jul 5, 2016 at 1:44 AM
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    Start at the ground and work up!!

    Get the old gas out !!

    You might want to pull the plugs and put your favorite penetrating spray in the cylinders for a few days
     
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  3. Jul 5, 2016 at 5:19 AM
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    Welcome to TW- Check ALL the fluids , Front & Rear Diffs, Transfer Case gear oils-Lube ALL U joints, EVERYTHING ! Enjoy!
     
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  4. Jul 5, 2016 at 5:33 AM
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    Welcome to TW :wave:
     
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    Don't check. Change. It's been sitting for 10 years, and who knows what state they were in before being parked?

    OP, you say this is your first vehicle if I understand the title correctly. Hopefully you have someone with knowledge to look over your shoulder as you prep this vehicle for use.

    If your description is accurate, I'd not even attempt to put a battery in it and start it, I'd flatbed it to where ever you can work on it. Clean out the fuel system, change the oil, put in a new battery and fresh gas and cross your fingers. But NOT drive it at that point, just validate the motor runs.

    You could either be a very lucky fella with your find, or you could easily spend almost as much as the vehicle is worth refreshing it. Just depends on what you really have.

    And as Wyoming09 suggests, a bit of lube in the cylinders to work on potentially seized rings is a good idea. Marvel Mystery Oil is a reasonable choice for that.
     
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    X2 on all the above .
     
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  8. Jul 5, 2016 at 6:58 AM
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    Didnt ya'll see the new Jurassic World movie? If a jeep can sit for that long and start right, so can a Toyota!
     
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    Glad I wasn't the only one that caught that.

    Plus they were TJs. They didn't even have TJs in the early 90s.
     
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  10. Jul 5, 2016 at 7:55 AM
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    They were YJs bud. Square headlights
     
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    Could've sworn I saw circle headlights in the new movie. Oh well.
     
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    Yeah

    [​IMG]
     
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    Sorry for derailing thread op.
     
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    Welcome to TW. How many miles on it ?
     
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    Jeeps 87-96 had square headlights.
     
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    Yep I know this. I just could've sworn they had a TJ for the new movie. The other guy proved me wrong.
     
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