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Vegas BS Thread!

Discussion in 'South West' started by MOT, Apr 29, 2010.

  1. Jul 17, 2014 at 11:13 PM
    Rizzy

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    Can any of you recommend a good shop to take my truck in for it's 30k maintenance? I'm not paying Toyota $400. I can do the simple stuff like oil, filters, etc. But everything else I'd rather have a shop do with the right tools. I'm in the GVR area. Thanks!
     
  2. Jul 18, 2014 at 7:39 AM
    xguntherc

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    I broke my own number one rule this week. took my truck to Jiffy Lube..

    they didn't put the Air filter hose back on, it was rattling around, and I have zero coolant. Is there ANY reason my truck with 40k miles should have zero coolant? unless those asshats did something wrong???

    So pissed. I know better than to do that!
     
  3. Jul 20, 2014 at 8:07 AM
    Fiend13

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    Not sure about the coolant issues...leak maybe? Check all the fittings. Check your tire pressure too. Last time I went to a place like that they serviced my tires up to 50+ psi!
     
  4. Jul 20, 2014 at 2:37 PM
    xguntherc

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    Yea.. Bunch of idiots man. No coolant leak that I can see. Had plenty last time I changed oil myself. I always do it, especially with how easy Taco's are.

    Not sure if relevant but I'm now hearing a clicking noise when I accelerate. Only when accelerating though. doesn't happen when idle or in park and give it gas. Only while accelerating at green lights, etc. Any suggestions??

    Pretty livid. Going to start the process of elimination tomorrow or take it to the dealer
     
  5. Jul 23, 2014 at 10:39 AM
    samiam

    samiam Always here, never there

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    Any luck getting that figured out? I'd take it back to Jiffy Lube and show them the problem. They have insurance for their screw ups.
     
  6. Jul 23, 2014 at 3:25 PM
    xguntherc

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    No luck yet no. I tightened up everything and still hear it. Forums here simply suggests I'm hearing the "taco tick" and the noise from the engine is normal, but this just started. It's new.

    I hear it around 1000 RPMs while the engine is first ramping up. If I hit the petal harder it goes away. Trying to get a clip of it recorded, but it isn't too easy.
     
  7. Jul 31, 2014 at 6:44 PM
    MOT

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    I am just going to leave this here!

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  8. Jul 31, 2014 at 6:46 PM
    MOT

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    If you run better gas it will quiet down it's normal on mine but I do t know the hole story haha
     
  9. Jul 31, 2014 at 7:20 PM
    samiam

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    I've been wanting to meet up with the Vegas clan. I can't make it this weekend, but soon.
     
  10. Aug 2, 2014 at 12:52 PM
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    Too many to list..
    This still going on tonight?
     
  11. Aug 2, 2014 at 3:35 PM
    xguntherc

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    Forums say its "normal or the Tacoma tick" but it just started around 44k miles.. Also, its only audible around 1,100 rmps. I've been running 91 gas, no change.



    And yes.. Is Jean run still on? May bring the chick for the bonfire.
     
  12. Aug 2, 2014 at 7:58 PM
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    Not enough
    Wheres a good place to go for lift kit installs and wheel/tires?
     
  13. Aug 3, 2014 at 12:55 PM
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    MCM, he's a member on here who has a shop and does installs and fabricating. Not sure on wheels and tires but I'm sure he has some connections or can tell you where to go. I got my wheels and tires online and installed the lift myself.
     
  14. Aug 3, 2014 at 5:04 PM
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    Wienerschnitzle
    When: Sunday Aug. 3rd
    Time: 7:00pm till 10pm
    Location: 2071 N Rock Springs Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89128
    (take Hwy. 95 North to Lake Mead W. then right on Rock Springs Dr.)

    This is a 4x4 night of food and visiting others.
    Bring your off-road vehicle out, park it with all the others and have some hotdogs and make new friends or visit with old friends.
    Der Weinerschnitzle is offering 20% discount to us for food that evening.
    This is an open to the public event and we are hoping we can start some buzz about Hump N Bump.
    So if you know of any off-roaders that don't belong to a club, invite them too. ie; Jeeps, 4x4 trucks, Toyota, Suzuki, FJ's, Bronco's, Blazers, ANY 4X4 VEHICLE........
    If you have any printed pictures of your rig from HNB during previous years that you would like to donate to make a few poster boards to display at Wienerschnitzle while we’re there and possibly leave there until HNB.
    You can bring them to a meeting or bring them to the event.
    Come and show off your stuff!
     
    Last edited: Aug 3, 2014
  15. Aug 4, 2014 at 12:27 PM
    DWreck

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    Don't y'all forget, Vegas to Reno is August 15th. It's a Friday since there's a 24hr time limit. All the trucks will be at Aliante Station for tech on Thursday.

    That's one hell if a reason to head north and get out of town for a day or two. Starting line is in Beatty.
     
  16. Aug 4, 2014 at 3:29 PM
    RJALLDAY702

    RJALLDAY702 U MAD? OH U MAD

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    I'll be pitting with JBS motorsports for Lyons and Lonestar! So stoked.
     
  17. Aug 5, 2014 at 8:00 AM
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    Helping with El Rojo Racing in their Toyota. I've never chased V2R and there's a chance we may race it ourselves next year so I figure I should probably participate this year to get an idea of the logistics and layout...

    May run up to tech Thursday afternoon to get some radio work and antenna cable work done though.
     
  18. Aug 8, 2014 at 1:01 PM
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    It's just a name, there isn't a true V2R anymore thanks to hippies, population growth, BLM, etc... It's the best they can do.

    Don't worry though, you can also spectate the "Henderson 250" later this year out at Jean/Primm... Cause you know, when I think of Henderson, I think of the I15 south of Vegas for sure!!!
     
  19. Aug 9, 2014 at 3:24 PM
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    I need a programming. Hit me up while you're there. 702)336-7929
     
  20. Aug 11, 2014 at 8:42 AM
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    This weekend I was driving around and I saw this hill and I told myself hmm let me check this place out. I took my Tacoma on small off-roading trail at Desert Hill it was fun. I know you guys know this place but I just like to share it. here is my vid - ;)

    http://youtu.be/FKCuDMstS_o?list=UUCSnCfgpBphQ0Svz0uRCImQ
     
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