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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Aug 29, 2024 at 11:21 AM
    Ozark_RegCab

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    I called one other shop and they said they don;t work on antyhing over 20 years old. Like ok, you'd rather work on a clapped out 2012 Altima than a cool 90s Toyota?
     
  2. Aug 29, 2024 at 11:21 AM
    Speedytech7

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    Any Napa repair centers around you?
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2024 at 11:22 AM
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    when I had the Cruiser, I couldn't even find a shop that knew what the PHH was. I stg most of these "master techs" are just glorified parts changers.
     
  4. Aug 29, 2024 at 11:23 AM
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    Well they're not gonna know that by its forum name, pesky heater hose, but circle it on a cooling system diagram and they can figure the rest out im sure. Or just tell em to replace EVERY heater hose.
     
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    this place said they'd look at it. I'd just have to eat $200 in towing and diagnostic fees.

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  6. Aug 29, 2024 at 11:23 AM
    Wulf

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    those guys know their stuff

    had good advice to give when I still tried to fix old heeps
     
  7. Aug 29, 2024 at 11:24 AM
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    You should really have AAA, $100 a year gets you 200mi of towing
     
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    I tried to point it out and they didn't even seem to believe there'd be a heater hose there.
     
  9. Aug 29, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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    I have them but it's only 5 miles of free towing I think.
     
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    plus free jump starts and shit like locking your keys in

    don't need it til you do then it's money and time saved
     
  11. Aug 29, 2024 at 11:25 AM
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    Pay the $100 a year instead of the $30 or $50 lol
     
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    Sooo remember that 2nd opinion
     
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    Gotta remember it's like that movie Groundhog day

    Except the main character doesn't try anything new each day :bananadead:
     
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    The best

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    I like Lost in Translation
     

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