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Taco Mechanic

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by m4colt, Jun 17, 2022.

  1. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:19 PM
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    m4colt

    m4colt [OP] New Member

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    I need a mechanic that can drop the tranny and put in a new clutch. I really dont like dealers.
     
  2. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:25 PM
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    TacoTuesday1

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    If it’s 6-speed simply replacing the clutch won’t make it better nor fix the problematic throwout bearing squeal and damage it causes to the bellhousing snout

    there’s always independent shops for half the price or having a dealer tech do it as a side job
     
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  3. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:32 PM
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    m4colt

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    Yes its 6 speed with 170000 miles. I had some heavy towing and there is some jumping at startup
     
  4. Jun 17, 2022 at 8:48 PM
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    wi_taco

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  5. Jun 17, 2022 at 9:59 PM
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