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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

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    Kwikvette

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    Gotcha

    Hopefully it's something stupid and simple like a stuck thermostat which reminds me, when you did the test drive and all, did you not leave it running for 10-15mins after the drive?

    I like to let the car idle up to temp, take it for a spin, then get back and leave it running to ensure it's good to go

    Let it go through a cycle of the fan turning on/off, thermostat opening, etc.
     
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    Yeah I took it for probably like a 20 minute drive and let it idol for a little while after and it seems to run really smooth and stayed at the normal temperature
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    :puke:
     
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    Xterras have known electrical issues, I wonder if this could be part of your problem.
     
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    It’s out of coolant and was def overheating
     
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    He is getting along great with my other did already. Can't believe someone dumped him and his siblings in the desert to die.
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Did you notice the overheating via temp gauge or was it smoking out the back?
     
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    Didnt notice white smoke out the back, just from the hood
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Ooof

    Seriously hope it gets resolved for your sake
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Oh if it's from the hood, maybe the coolant burst out because again, a stuck thermostat or the sort

    Again I'm rooting for you that it's something stupid/simple but man, just take one of us along with you on your next purchase

    It's ok to ask for help
     
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    It might’ve just been a coolant leak but the Hogs maybe blow now if they weren’t before
     
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    I guess worst comes to worst I scammed myself out of another 3 grand.
     
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