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What's this noise?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Dv123, Jan 7, 2023.

  1. Jan 7, 2023 at 9:15 AM
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    Dv123

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    Anyone know what this noise could be?
    I’ve done water pump and timing belt about 10k miles ago
    Truck sits at 190,900 miles
    Shifts good too
     
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  2. Jan 7, 2023 at 9:18 AM
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    tcBob

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    Got a link to a youtube video of your noise?
     
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  3. Jan 7, 2023 at 9:26 AM
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  4. Jan 7, 2023 at 10:11 AM
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    Bivouac

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    Remains to be seen I bought the tires and wheels the rest came along
  5. Jan 7, 2023 at 10:12 AM
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    Toyotadilly

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    Oh that sounds bad. Park it until the community figures it out. Sounds like it varies with rpm?
     
  6. Jan 7, 2023 at 11:03 AM
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    Rpm’s don’t seem to be out of whack at all trans gos through every gear
     
  7. Jan 7, 2023 at 11:10 AM
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    License2Ill

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    Where's the sound originating from?
     
  8. Jan 7, 2023 at 11:11 AM
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    Steves104x4

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    Power steering fluid level is good?
     
  9. Jan 7, 2023 at 11:19 AM
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    Power steering fluid isn’t full. But not low either. Sound looks like it’s coming from transmission. Maybe oil pump ?
     
  10. Jan 7, 2023 at 11:19 AM
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    Thank y’all for the help on ideas
     
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  11. Jan 7, 2023 at 11:32 AM
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    It's a dry heat thou, AZ
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    If you're able to, put it up on jackstands on a flat surface with all four tires off the ground. Put it in gear( is that 2nd?)And crawl under the truck & listen at the bell housing back to the tranny oil pan. To see

    That recommendation though is pretty dangerous & I wouldn't use anything less than four 6 ton jackstands & only if you feel comfortable doing so.
     
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  12. Jan 9, 2023 at 6:26 AM
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    The noise stopped on it own stilling taking it to Toyota
     
  13. Jan 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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    skeezix

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    A noise that goes away by itself comes back by itself.
     
  14. Jan 9, 2023 at 11:19 AM
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    Took it to Toyota and they said transmission is fine. said it needs a couple belts. Idle pulley and 2 others. for the low low price of $940.00
     

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