What have you done to your Tacoma today? 1st Gen Edition

Question for those that have ordered replacement clips for the fenders... I found them on camelback for over $1 each... they have bulk packs on eBay and a kit on Amazon with the correct amount for $15, but for second gen trucks. Does anyone know if they changed these clips? I know there are 2 types, blue and red. I need 18 red and 8 blue. I may just order the bulk packs on eBay, but thought I'd check in first. Thanks.

 

It'd be a lot cheaper than replacing the whole damn thing haha thanks guys.

 

stones hitting a spot, stripping clearcoat and paint?

 

I just rolled the dice on the Amazon ones. Over a buck a clip seemed a bit ridiculous for OEM. I literally just put them on this weekend, so we'll see how well they survive.

I searched Amazon using the OEM PN, btw.

 

I wound up buying a bulk pack on eBay for 7 bucks. Worth a shot.

 

Amazon is where ive got all my clips and fasteners. I get oem when I can and some clips carrry over from other toyota models. I think I just about have a bag of every clip and fastener on our trucks by now

 

Finished this yesterday morning but stoked on having on board air...thx @tomtom for the cruise control bracket idea, just added the baseplate to it with heat resistant washers and @mechanicjon for wiring questions

 

Talk about a tight space but it looks good.

 

Thx...without moving anything around this was really my best option and it fit in there like a glove

 

I changed my oil for the very first time since I got my truck. I have no idea how the original owner took care of it, or what condition the engine was in so I sent a sample of the oil to get tested to Blackstone Laboratories.

I dug around the truck's paperwork and found the last service record for the truck. It was for an Oil Change and SMOG check... in February 2014. It looks like the cheap oil change place that last changed the oil put in Conventional 'Multi-Flo' 5W30 (never heard of the brand before) and put the cheapest FRAM filter that fit.

I replaced the oil with Mobil 1 Full Synthetic and a genuine Toyota YZZD3 oil filter.

I just got the results back from Blackstone today, looks like my concerns were superficial. According to them everything is in great condition. The oil had 6,255 miles on it from the last oil change. The truck itself has about 80,000 on the odometer (was at 75k when I got it). It has the 2.7l 4-Banger.

According to Blackstone, "Universal averages show typical wear for the 3RZ-FE engine after 6,800 miles on the oil."

I attached the report below. It's really interesting. If you want to find out what the numbers and metals mean, click here. After that click on 'Gas/Diesel Report' and it'll explain everything.

You can order a test kit from them for free, and the test costs $28 dollars. It's great at giving you an inside look at your engine and maybe finding wear you might not see with your eyes.

 

Just got some new wheels
Not sure which ones I like better

 

Had to tighten my belts up the morning. Squealed like a pig when I started it up. New belts were put on a few months ago.

 

wow , very low miles for a 98 ... cool

 

Yeah! I didn't realize it was so low until I came on here and saw you guys with 250k-400k miles on your ODO's! There's even that one guy in SoCal with 998,000. That's insane. You really can't kill these trucks!

 

Did you eliminate the cruise control module to install that? or just got a bracket because you have fly by wire in yours?

I started my big 3 upgrade. Ripped out the old harness and this is as far as I got so far. Had a bad ignition coil in my DD so that took up some of my garage time.





Also tested the converter cable I got from ebay and it plugs in great!

 

What is the Model # & Amp rating of the Delco -Remy alternator your using? Thanks.

 

I got this one based off @Blackdawg 's recommendation:

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/...ate&utm_campaign=2206300&utm_content=10711125

Came out to like $135 total with their current discount and core charge. It's a 140 amp model.

 

Thanks for the Info. Looks like a nice upgrade w/ the converter cable.

 

Yeah and makes it really easy to rebuild your stock one and keep it as a spare for emergencies.

 

That's exactly what I was thinking -Upgrade & keep the stock for a spare. Thanks again for the Info.