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TRD Exhaust

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Yotamachine, Mar 18, 2019.

  1. Mar 18, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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    Yotamachine

    Yotamachine [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello community,


    I recently installed the TRD Exhaust on a 2018. The overall install seem straight forward but after installing, I noticed a small gap where the exhaust connects via the two screws. I am not sure if this is "normal"; also, upon further reading in the threads on this subject, I read something about torque specs for the two screws. In any case, I don't have the install instructions as I had someone pick it up from the dealer and did away with the box. My questions: 1) is gap normal? (I'll provide pics later today), 2) are there torque specs for the two screws?, 3) can anyone send me the instructions if ya'll have them?

    Update: photo attached

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    Last edited: Mar 19, 2019
  2. Mar 18, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    1Taco2Taco3TacoFloor

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    1) mine has no virtually no gap. I'll have to see pictures of yours to see what your idea of a small gab is
    2) cant help with this one. I turned until i couldnt turn anymore
    3) can't help with either. but the instructions only said unscrew the 2 bolts and then pop off the rubber holder thingamajigs
     
  3. Mar 18, 2019 at 10:58 AM
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    EdgeCrusher

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    I believe there's a gasket that goes between the y pipe and the cat back
     
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  4. Mar 18, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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    LivinOnEdge

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    Pictures help
     
  5. Mar 18, 2019 at 3:35 PM
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    Kevin Jones

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    I've never torqued or ever heard of anyone torquing exhaust. I've always just tightened both sides equally and a little at a time until both very snug then tighten as tight as you can them without snapping the bolts.
    As stated above I'm pretty sure there's a gasket at the joint.
     

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