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Good mechanics for my Tacoma in phoenix

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Goldie 04, Feb 18, 2024.

  1. Feb 18, 2024 at 9:11 PM
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    Goldie 04

    Goldie 04 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Need a good truck diagnostic i think the rack and pinion is out power steer pump if probably out too and today while finishing up my oil change I noticed alot of oil debri around my engine i hoped for the worst a gasket thts blown idk but it has me wondering the truck runs as it should nice and strong idk how i could even know if its a gasket if anyone has anything id like to know and if you know a good mechanic nothing expensive just someone who actually knows how to work on an old truck and is carful i think i be overthinking but id hate to pay someone who’s breaking clips and stuff i overthink, anyways lmk lol
     
  2. Feb 19, 2024 at 9:59 AM
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    Andy01DblCabTacoma

    Andy01DblCabTacoma Well-Known Member

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    F: Kings SPC, R: 5100s+J59s. Custom armor.
    While forums are generally informal in nature, it's considerate to use punctuation. If you want help, present your question so that others don't have to do work to make sense of it. Otherwise, we're going to skip right over it. Not trying to be grammar police, as that's not my strong suite at all, but provide some insight as to why you haven't received any responses.

    Tacoma world has regional sub forums that might provide you better answers for locale specific questions: Arizona | Tacoma World

    As a side note, to begin tracking down any oil leak, you need to clean the affected areas first, so that you can find the source. Oil tends to travel- gravity, wind, etc, so it can look like it's coming from somewhere, but come from something else. I suggest you pick up a bottle of degreaser (simple green or preferably the harsher foaming kind), and head to your local car wash station. Douse the areas with oil on them with the degreaser, wait 10 minutes, and thoroughly rinse. It would be even better to agitate the degreaser with a brush. Probably leave the skid plate off while you do this. Wear eye protection if you're brushing from the underside of the truck- those degreasers can be gnarly. Whatever shop you ultimately take the truck to is going to appreciate this.
     
  3. Feb 19, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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    Hotdog7

    Hotdog7 Well-Known Member

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    Put white paper on ground and see what color leaking red power steering or automatic transmission yellow or black oil
     

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