Water Bypass Pipe No.1

When Hell freezes over‼️ Been there done that and sorry to say as they get newer they are not built as well. Plus find a stick in a 4x2…
If anything I will have a new LT L83 or L84 @ 355HP on reg pump gas installed. With a few little mods they are over 400HP, and with a Tremec 5 speed. Oh, and get 28 mpf = miles per fun…
A friend has an older LS in a 240Z that looks stock but the sweet exhaust notes and you should see the crowds that follow him. How many follow a new Taco?

 

1. The current market is insane, especially for pickup trucks and especially the better ones like Tacomas. These sellers may get what they are asking but they don't need to be rude.
2. Never heard of the HPS hose kit, sorry.
3. You might check the vehicle's service history, if there are records. It might already have newer hoses installed which can be verfied by their condition. Thermostat is more difficult to verify. At least I would replace the coolant which is easy and cheap.
4. OK you can do that if you really want to. By #3 above it may not be necessary, but if it give you peace of mind then that's up to you.
5. Lots of threads on this topic. With higher miles and more years, certain things do need to be replaced such as U-joints, transmission filters, power steering fluid, maybe ball joints and bushings, etc. Do a search.
6. RockAuto is not a manufacturer. Do some research on the specific part you want to buy and you will find information on the different brands available. RockAuto does have a good website with good information on the various parts they sell, including different quality/price levels (e.g. economy vs standard replacement vs high performance/extended service).
7. It's not a bad idea to get a spare coil pack and wire, in case one goes out while on a trip. They don't usually fail in groups so one should be enough for a field repair, you can do the rest when you get back home.
8. Cool
9. Coil-overs are an upgrade from the standard struts and yes the coil-overs will cost more.
10. In the 140,000 miles I've had my 2006 Tacoma, the only parts that failed are an A/C condenser (105k miles) and a water pump (150k miles). The water pump could be considered a wear item, they typically last around 100-150k + miles even with normal coolant changes. The A/C condenser was more of an anomaly, they usually last longer than 105k. Mine probably had a weak weld and vibrations cracked the weak joint and leaked out all the refrigerant. No issues since the replacement.

Aside from the obvious replacement of the plastic coolant bypass pipe... I recommend using full synthetic oil even if your 2005 is spec'd for conventional, or at least keep the conventional oil clean with shorter service intervals. Carbon packed ring lands / stuck piston rings are the main reason why these engines start burning oil. Synthetic oil is not much more expensive and will keep the ring packs cleaner.
If you have an automatic, drop the pan and replace the filter & pan gasket at least once. Then do a drain & fill every 30k. Use Toyota T-IV or Mobil 3309 fluid, this is the OEM stuff.
Otherwise just keep up with normal maintenance and enjoy the truck.

 

Thanks for the reply and words of wisdom‼️
Hahaha… I can see you don’t really know this old man because we owned a new special order Pre-runner and I had to sell it about 8 months after purchasing and the mods that I removed before selling.
I absolutely HATE automatics‼️ Buying the regular cab with a stick is the main reason for the purchase! Autos are people who like to ride in their vehicles I like to drive my vehicles. I guess someday I may not be able to push in a clutch so I guess I will have to stop driving. The automatic that had to go! In hindsight I should have just had a Tremec installed maybe behind an GM creat motor. Now I would have been the smart thing to do…

 

Massachusetts huh ? Feel free to come get the valve cover breather tube back on for a neighbor in NH, 14° wasn’t fun today I called it quits early lol

 

Yup that gasket will work! Just did mine today, MAN that old plastic bypass pipe was so brittle.

 

Water Bypass Pipe No.1

Advice from DGXR is the best tip Ive read if you are removing the intake. SCORE! I double nutted the stud and removed it easily. Post #212. Needed a new short hose. # is 12263-75070. I tried everything to build another. Not enough length to adapt from 12mm to 10mm. 2006 Tacoma 130K miles.