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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Jan 12, 2024 at 4:44 PM
    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Ooof
     
  2. Jan 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM
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    It's at a dodge dealership, they've literally changed everything that could be throwing the code. They're saying dodge did something wrong i guess, maybe it'll work out better in the end
     
  3. Jan 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM
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    Wait, so you did some searching, and found an OEM rack that's stupid cheap already (even other members stating so) and you're still shopping around trying to save what a dutch bros drink costs?

    I really hope you've got like a quarter of a mil in savings because the only people I see pinching pennies like that have a lot saved up over their lifetime already.
     
  4. Jan 12, 2024 at 4:49 PM
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    Main wire harness is fully intact?

    I mean I know that Stellantis makes the techs go from A -> B -> C in their diagnosis, repair, and replace, but sometimes that's where a real mechanic needs to get involved and do their own diagnosing outside of the handbook.

    Have you been in communication with the tech him/herself?
     
  5. Jan 12, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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    Nah, they just had it over to get the TCM reprogrammed again. I really trust this dude, he did the heads on the 02, replaced the motor in my dad's dodge, always been good to us. I trust that he went through everything
     
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    Ah ok good

    Just don't wanna see you guys get shafted via dealer, sucks the car has been down for so long
     
  7. Jan 12, 2024 at 4:55 PM
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    We've just taken owner ship in my dad's 07 off-road for a second vehicle if we need it.
     
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    I have a quarter million Zimbabwean dollars saved up
     
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    700 bucks huh got me beat savings wise
     
  12. Jan 12, 2024 at 5:18 PM
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    I thought you did your rack a while ago? Are you redoing it?
     
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    Took him a year to replace dry rotted tires on his Tacoma

    It'll take even longer to replace his rack; 6 more months just to save $6 :burp:
     
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  14. Jan 12, 2024 at 5:21 PM
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    Sounds like it doesn't need to be replaced then haha
     
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    I've been nursing it along with stop leak and ATF
     
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    Oh so full steering system replacement
     
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    The fluid you keep adding is costing you more than the few dollars you're trying to save :burp:
     
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    Maybe a few hoses too. The pump is fine as long as I keep it topped off. The consensus is that the Lucas stuff doesn’t hurt anything.
     
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    Has anyone worked as a lobotomist?
     
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