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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:15 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Nothing like smelling like gas.

    And what grenaded that case?
     
  2. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:16 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Sure wish I spoke Spanish :pout:
     
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  3. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:20 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    easy.


    I posted this in another thread



    So.
    Full blown moron today.
    Back story.

    Apparently when you lease a vehicle some people don’t think you need to do maintenance.

    So when you don’t,,,,, shit happens.

    Truck got towed in. Died on turnpike.

    truck has 80,000 miles.


    No where in our records has he been back for any maintenance.

    So the truck does not sound good turning over.
    So we pull it into the shop and pick it up in the air.

    and this is what we see

    [​IMG]

    So Huston we have a problem.

    Here is the moron part.

    we call him and tell him He blew up his motor.

    and his response is.

    YOU PEOPLE HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT.

    Number two

    Guy wants his snow tires put on
    And a complete recon.

    This is how he packed the tires in his rav.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]


    So the car is full of dog hair and filthy and junk through the car.
    Recon refused to do it until he cleaned the car out cause they will throw everything in the dump from the car..

    it was like that all day long
     
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  4. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:44 AM
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    Je suis pareil. J'ai beaucoup oublié au fil des ans. Beaucoup de mots pour le travail que je n'ai jamais appris, je dois donc chercher du sens, une orthographe correcte.

    J'ai de la chance d'avoir encore 2 semaines de relecture en français, puis de revenir à mon ancien travail.
     
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  5. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:47 AM
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    I never seen this happened before. I've seen road debris get kick up and destroy a oil pan.

    Can lack of maintenance cause that much damage?
     
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  6. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:50 AM
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    o_O
     
  7. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:56 AM
    Bigdaddy4760

    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Good morning Folks
    Happy thanksgiving
     
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  8. Nov 26, 2020 at 7:57 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    When you throw the rods out the side of the motor.... yes
     
  9. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    How can lack of maintenance throw a rods?

    Was the oil empty?

    I seen people neglect maintenance but not to this extent.
     
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  10. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:07 AM
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    Hey ya Maner
     
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  11. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:08 AM
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    That was just my way saying I haven’t a clue what you said :oops:
     
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  12. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:09 AM
    Tacoma Mike

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    It’s real empty now...lol
     
  13. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:10 AM
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    I know, that was the goofiest smiley face I could find within the selection.
     
  14. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:12 AM
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    What's the owner next course of action? Junkyard motor?
     
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  15. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:15 AM
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    Easy access to refill it now :laugh:
     
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    This is a good one :p
     
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  17. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:21 AM
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    I was looking for the smiley similar to the one I posted with the eyes flashing back and forth. I seen them on another forum.
     
  18. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:22 AM
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    And, to drain.
     
  19. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:31 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    It’s a lease.
    So he just can’t dump the truck and walk away.

    I don’t know the legal but I assume a junkyard motor is not a option.
    Someone else may get this truck.
    So he buys it outright and fixes how he wants
    Buys it and trades it in with the loss.
    Or fixes it the way we deem necessary for the lease agreement.
    I honestly don’t know which option , or combo of said, is going to happen.
    That’s all up to the higher ups...
    A situation I have not seen in my career.
    Stuff like brakes metal to metal.
    Bald tires.
    Body damage.
    Is stuff I see.
    And they do adjustments for those situations on the return..
     
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  20. Nov 26, 2020 at 8:39 AM
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    Best bet is legally get out of the lease. But he's still responsible for the engine damage.

    This one is a tuff call.
     
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