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What is this pink stuff?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Loaded NightraiN, Apr 7, 2019.

  1. Apr 8, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    daddy_o

    daddy_o Well-Known Member

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    Pink taco is safe, its blue waffle that will ruin you forever.:D
     
  2. Apr 8, 2019 at 10:00 PM
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    ABA180 It burns when I pee....

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    If the core had a blockage, definitely.

    It could be a tube or a heater hose and if so it could be just leaking without making the smell
     
  3. Apr 9, 2019 at 5:45 AM
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    Loaded NightraiN

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    So right now I'm going to assume that it's coolant. I'm keeping a careful eye on what heating / cooling functions I'm using. I have not used either since I first noticed this on Sunday, and there is no new "Pink Taco" as of yet.

    It may be just coincidence but on Saturday I used my AC for the first time in a few months, and noticed this on Sunday.

    I will probably be using the heater later this week as temperatures are expected to drop. If nothing after that, I will monitor when I start using AC again
     
  4. Apr 9, 2019 at 5:47 AM
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    Skydvrr

    Skydvrr IG: @kalopsianick

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    Not guna take it in?
     
  5. Apr 9, 2019 at 5:51 AM
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    Loaded NightraiN

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    It's all been vacuumed up. We'll see if more appears
     
  6. Apr 9, 2019 at 6:30 AM
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    salmonmigration

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    Replacing the heater core would be pretty expensive if you're not still under warranty.
     
  7. Apr 9, 2019 at 6:33 AM
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    Loaded NightraiN

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    Still under warranty
     
  8. Apr 9, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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    Better free now than $1000 later
     
  9. Apr 9, 2019 at 6:49 AM
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    rmorse

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    THATS CALLED NUT COAL, BIG SHIPS BURN BIG COAL. THATS THE SIZE YOU BURN IN A KITCHEN COAL STOVE. I BURN BIGGER COAL THEN THAT IN OUR PARLOR STOVE. OF COURSE THEY MIGHT HAVE HAD BIG LUMPS AND CRACKED THEM INTO 4 PIECES FOR PROFIT . THE BIG SHIPS AND FOUNDRYS BURN EGG COAL. COAL IS SOLD BY THE SIZE RICE,BUCK,PEA,NUT,STOVE, AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST EGG. I LIVE RIGHT IN THE HEART OF THE COAL REGION AND ALWAYS HAVE. IF I WASNT SO TIRED I WOULD GO TAKE PICTURES OF BUCK (I BURN THAT IN A STOKER) AND SOME STOVE COAL (I BURN IN THE PARLOR STOVE)
     
  10. Apr 9, 2019 at 6:56 AM
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    I see our resident arfcommer strikes again.
     
  11. Apr 9, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    mwaterous

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    4 pages later and you're still too tired to go take pictures? C'mon man. Make some coffee and get some damn pictures.
     
  12. Apr 9, 2019 at 9:00 AM
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    rmorse

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    Lol I’m not that guy
     
  13. Apr 9, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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  14. Apr 9, 2019 at 11:23 AM
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    [​IMG]
     
  15. Apr 9, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    That’s your kitchen???

    This is straight out of a horror movie
     
  16. Apr 9, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    I don't think it is his parlor...
     
  17. Apr 9, 2019 at 1:46 PM
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    This is going to be quoted 87 times before it's over...;)
     
  18. Apr 9, 2019 at 1:52 PM
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    What you did there, I see itrpyqxrxKyMXHnavCpZzV.gif
     
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  19. Apr 9, 2019 at 1:56 PM
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    smiley_smartass_4eb87a84e89ccd3fb0baa0d7d232b9e0e7b7f740.gif
     
  20. Apr 9, 2019 at 3:15 PM
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    Ive seen this before...oh yeah, “danger Will Robinson!” Except this one is much more badass with the eyepatch, hoop and rivet piercings.
     
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