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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Jul 12, 2024 at 12:46 PM
    time623

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    Looks like timing belt was last done at 117k
     
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    That’s not correct according to the PO. The belt actually looks decent, so there’s no way it’s that old. It still may be time for replacement though.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    That LS400 I diagnosed a few weeks back?

    Took like 10 minutes total.

    Misfire on driver side bank.

    For the hell of it, I swapped a coil pack from one side to the next, cause it was fast, free, and easy to do.

    No change.

    Pulled the vvt solenoid, since there's one on each bank.

    Quick test gave me the results I needed.

    In your case, the cam sensor plug and anything that could/would affect one side should be completely looked over. It's free and easy to do.

    So not sure what you meant with "parts cannon" cause no one's suggested buying anything at all even up to now.
     
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    If only they were neon green.
     
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    Timing belt and water pump are a good intermediate-level repair, after a bigger job like that you'll feel a lot more confident to do the smaller ones that inevitably pop up.

    Mainly it'll just show you even those bigger jobs are easy, just a few more bolts to turn.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    This statement screams Kyle, white Oakleys, and a flat bill snap back :rofl:

    RIP drywall
     
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    I did try unplugging that sensor and it didn’t seem to have an effect. Also I think there’s only one cam sensor for the 5VZ, so if I’m not mistaken it wouldn’t affect just one side.
     
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    now that's what I call BUILT NOT BOUGHT mentality
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    The irony

    Screenshot_20240712-130035_Google.jpg

    (Just based on the word, nothing else)
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    That's doing something

    It's the only point anyone was getting at here really

    There's no benefit in calling anyone names (whether at you or anyone else), we're just wanting you to physically do what we would do on our own trucks

    This way, further troubleshooting steps can be suggested that would otherwise take a bit more time and get more in depth

    Free and easy troubleshooting is always my go to, and for many others as well
     
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    I mean, non of us have unlimited brain power.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Take that back :luvya:

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    Wow, I didn't know that Kyle and drywall was a thing. :eek:
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    :rofl:

    You looked it up?
     
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    If your wires are damaged they won't take the current from the coils to the driver's side spark plugs, which is where the misfire is occuring. So likely it's electrical or fuel related, but I don't think we brought up fuel as you weren't dicking around by the fuel rail on that side.

    You can pull the front timing cover off and take a peak at things. Or, take it to a mechanic.
    GTFO
     
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    mine is infact, very limited
     
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    Ok that makes sense. I will look for any arcing on the wires by the drivers side plugs
     
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    Bout a grand into this damn box now, hopefully it works :rofl:
     
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