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How concerned should I be?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by samer312, Jul 9, 2021.

  1. Jul 9, 2021 at 1:55 PM
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    samer312

    samer312 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I'm getting ready to install an aftermarket bumper tomorrow and came across this during disassembly.
    20210709_154230.jpg

    Obviously I hit it during some off-road expedition, but I don't see any leeks or experienced any signs of overheating. Should I leave or fix it?
     
  2. Jul 9, 2021 at 1:59 PM
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    Superdave1.0

    Superdave1.0 Grandma Dave

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    Looks OK from here aside from being bent. I'd leave it. Some bumper/winch combos require you to bend that back some.
     
  3. Jul 9, 2021 at 2:08 PM
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    evlpengwyn

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    That's the power steering fluid cooler. I agree that it's probably fine so long as it isn't leaking or pinched so much that flow is constricted.
     
  4. Jul 9, 2021 at 2:31 PM
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    My vote is to leave it alone.
     
  5. Jul 9, 2021 at 2:34 PM
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    samer312

    samer312 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Glad to get reinforcement on my original opinion. If it ain't (operationally) broke, don't fix it.

    Guess I'll leave it be. Thanks for help!
     
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  6. Jul 9, 2021 at 3:55 PM
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    Buck Henry

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    Bent but not broken; let her ride man!

    PS: and I would not try to correct the bend either; that's when it will snap! :)
     
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