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Austin Area TW Chapter (all gens welcome, even T4Rs; heck, just make it a Toyota and we're good)

Discussion in 'Texas' started by CaptAmerica, Jan 18, 2016.

  1. Jul 25, 2018 at 6:45 AM
    riz_atx

    riz_atx #bigpermtaco #teamBP

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    Yeah, its probably best for the environment as a whole...
     
  2. Jul 25, 2018 at 6:53 AM
    Sixt8kupe

    Sixt8kupe TTC# 0341

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    True,it is a lot better for the environment.
     
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  3. Jul 25, 2018 at 6:55 AM
    jmdaniel

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    Or for the environment not to develop a hole.
     
  4. Jul 25, 2018 at 6:56 AM
    MattCowsmasher

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    But is it good for the cooling of the body?
     
  5. Jul 25, 2018 at 6:58 AM
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  6. Jul 25, 2018 at 7:11 AM
    Sixt8kupe

    Sixt8kupe TTC# 0341

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    It seems alright. I've never really checked out the a/c system on the truck so i'm not sure if it has an orifice tube or expansion valve, if it has an orifice tube then you can change out the orifice tube to a smaller one to make it colder. On the fords I used to change out the red orifice to a blue one and vent temps would get down to the high 30s.
     
  7. Jul 25, 2018 at 7:14 AM
    riz_atx

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    It has an expansion valve behind the dash. The evaproator is also behind the dash. EIther one of these going out equates to many hours of labor from what I read to remove the dash and repair. I guess I was lucky with the condenser going out which is located in front of the radiator
     
  8. Jul 25, 2018 at 9:17 AM
    Sixt8kupe

    Sixt8kupe TTC# 0341

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    Depending on the vehicle, I’d rather pull the dash. Dash jobs usually call for 6-8 hours but only take a fraction of the time to do.
     
  9. Jul 25, 2018 at 11:09 AM
    Misplaced Nebraskan

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  10. Jul 25, 2018 at 1:23 PM
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    My weekend plans canceled so I guess I have no excuse not to work on the 4runner. I'm going to probably burn up outside.
     
  11. Jul 25, 2018 at 1:25 PM
    CaptAmerica

    CaptAmerica [OP] Asphalt Avenger! TTC#13

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    Just checking the mail like

    upload_2018-7-25_15-25-36.jpg
     
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  12. Jul 25, 2018 at 4:18 PM
    ChadsPride

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    That African dust on my truck all the time now :(
     
  13. Jul 25, 2018 at 4:28 PM
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    Start at midnight and quit at noon
     
  14. Jul 25, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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    Happens every time I’ve washed my truck.
     
  15. Jul 25, 2018 at 7:30 PM
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    Which is why I never wash my vehicles. o_O
    Actually it's because I'm lazy.
     
  16. Jul 25, 2018 at 8:17 PM
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  17. Jul 25, 2018 at 8:29 PM
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    Too damn hot, killed 2 birds in front of my house. Had to remove em cuz I didn't want dogs getting sick.
     
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  18. Jul 25, 2018 at 9:36 PM
    Misplaced Nebraskan

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    Cross post from TTC... Cause puppy cuteness...

    Last night with "Ruby Too" (brown one) as she has a fur-ever home she is going to. Ruby Too cause new family is naming her Ruby just like our Ruby. She goes on a two day transport to New Hampshire starting in the am. Bitter sweet to see her go. Lots of playing and cuddle time tonight for a send-off. Sorry @jmdaniel , we didn't foster fail times 2 :D. Just glad we could help out while Lucky Lab Rescue could find her a good family and home. Enough rambling and puppy pic :thumbsup:


     
  19. Jul 26, 2018 at 3:06 AM
    CaptAmerica

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    Got ‘em!
     
  20. Jul 26, 2018 at 4:49 AM
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