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Kemosabe's Little bitty life build thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Kemosabe, Jul 7, 2017.

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  1. Dec 12, 2017 at 7:39 PM
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    This that and the other thing.
    I'll buy one the day it won't start on a cold day and the battery is good. It's a taco, doesn't need no block heater lol *knock on wood* hahaha I looked into it in the past but I had no issues with it starting last winter. I heard a myth that once u start plugging it in, then u can't stop lol
     
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  2. Dec 13, 2017 at 2:40 AM
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    Haha that myth is fake lol it is not a matter of being hard to start, but mostly to make it warm up faster. Instead of leaving it idle 10minutes i'll just start it and go lol
     
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  3. Dec 14, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    Picked up my engine bloc heater after work! Still don't understand why it is 89$ usd on TRDparts4u and 50$ cad at the dealership lol nonsens:der: but happy tho! Will install it this week end in the same time I flush my coolant
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2017 at 4:48 PM
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  5. Dec 14, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    Maybe because Canadians need it more? Something about supply and demand? No idea, but that’s great!
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2017 at 5:35 PM
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    Did you find out if there was any special process and coolant type for the flush?
     
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  7. Dec 14, 2017 at 6:29 PM
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    Yea maybe! Didn't thought of that! Before a lot of vehicles were coming with it already installed tho. Now they don't even say that it could be available lol glad TW exists!
    there is a few threads on it so this is what it got from it:

    - Flush the rad from the valve on the bottom
    - flush the block from the valve near the oil filter
    -fill the rad with distilled water and turn on the engine, let it warm up so the thermostat opens and let the water circulate
    -flush the water, which mixed with the coolant still in the engine
    -refill with new coolant

    Seems kinda easy. While the engine will be drained from coolant I'll be able to pop a frost plug and install the block heater.
     
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  8. Dec 16, 2017 at 4:55 PM
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    Did the coolant flush today and the installation of the block heater. What a PITA!

    Steps are simple, but not easy! Draining the rad was easy, but the drain screw on the engine is seized... didn't wanted to force it and break it so I left it there, refilled the rad with distilled water, made it circulate and reflush.

    Now for the heater...:annoyed:
    1. Have to take off the passenger wheel to have enough room to work on the side of the engine. If forgot my "key" for the anti theft nut, went back home with my father's truck.

    2. Poped the frost plug to replace it with the heater. Since I wasn't able to drain the block, I made a mess with coolant when I poped it.

    3. Put the lubricant on the O ring and insert it in the block, noticed something, the fking Oring ripped off :annoyed:now I am screwed!

    4. But! My father's neighbor is a mechanic! Went to see him and he let me borrow him his O ring kit! What a nice guy! Put a O ring, installed it, refill coolant, start the truck, IT LEAKS! Damn it!:annoyed:

    5. Popped the heater, another coolant mess.

    6. Put a bigger O ring, installation goes like shit, we had to be 2 to push on the heater with screwdrivers so it sits even all around, and tighten the screw in the same time! We got it! Damn thing.

    6. Refill coolant, NO LEAKS! But also no heat....

    7. I did a little ride around the neighborhood and Voila! Heat is back!

    What a day! I was pretty close to pitch that heater in the garbage and put back the frost plug! But now i am glad I can plug my truck for cold days!

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  9. Dec 16, 2017 at 5:01 PM
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    Wow that sounds like a crappy time. Thankgoodness for the neighbor next to your dad being a mechanic. Good to have done though.
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2017 at 5:05 PM
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    I've been lucky haha it isnot the first tine the neighbor save my day! He is such a good guy!
     
    Kemosabe, Dec 16, 2017
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  11. Dec 16, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    Neighbor to the rescue! Good thing this took place in Canada where people are friendly.
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2017 at 5:29 PM
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    Yeah don't come to merica we just kick ya when your down lol
     
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  14. Dec 16, 2017 at 5:38 PM
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    That is what I was thinking lol neighbor would have tried to cash in on a big repair or just taken out his phone to record you while you suffered. Or better yet accuse you of sexual harassment. This last one is the current flavor of the month
     
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  15. Dec 16, 2017 at 5:55 PM
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    That last one indeed is a hot item right now.
     
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  16. Dec 16, 2017 at 5:58 PM
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    Lol seems unreal! Eith everything I ser here, muricans seens to be good people! At least Tacoma owners haha
     
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    Yeah I've helped a few people out I saw on the side of the road get help. One I was able to fix their car for them. People in general do want to help each other these days.
     
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  18. Dec 16, 2017 at 7:16 PM
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    I make a lot of typing mistakes:facepalm: I'll blame the mini keyboard on my phone lol
     
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  19. Dec 17, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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    This that and the other thing.
    I TOLD you that it was going to be seized but you wouldn't believe me! glad you were able to get it all up and running tho!
     
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    :ohsnap:
     
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