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What to look for?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Novo2taco, Aug 2, 2019.

  1. Aug 2, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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    Novo2taco

    Novo2taco [OP] Member

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    Just bought a 2000 4x4x4x5x125k.

    Added take off 2018 TRD wheels and tires!

    A/C fuse was blown after first checking pressure. Works great now!

    Found a stuck caliper piston. Changing out front brakes.

    I am new to these admirable trucks and am wondering what to look for in terms of component condition?
     
  2. Aug 2, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    mcm808

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    frame rust.
     
  3. Aug 2, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    airsavage

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    Welcome aboard:hattip:. So where's the mug shot of the trucko_O. Here's one to ya:cheers:
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2019 at 10:47 AM
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    MatthewMay1

    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    Welcome to the dark side! Frame rust is the biggest issue, then I'd check to see if the valve cover is leaking and if the timing belt was done
     
  5. Aug 2, 2019 at 10:48 AM
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    Novo2taco

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    No frame rust at all, clean truck.
     
  6. Aug 2, 2019 at 10:50 AM
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    MatthewMay1

    MatthewMay1 I'm an amateur professional.

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    If you've got no rust and no leaks, I think you've got yourself a fine truck :thumbsup:
     
  7. Aug 2, 2019 at 2:16 PM
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    Novo2taco

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    Here it is!

    CD16819D-C59C-4E88-9897-B5798BFC3100.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 3, 2019 at 2:15 PM
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    skeezix

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    Your truck looks nice!
    You didn't state its mileage. :notsure:
    When was the last time timing belt/water pump were replaced?
    When was the last time the front end was aligned?
    When was the last time the coolant was replaced?
     
  9. Aug 3, 2019 at 2:29 PM
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    0xDEADBEEF

    0xDEADBEEF Swaying to the Symphony of Destruction

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  10. Aug 3, 2019 at 2:48 PM
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    Novo2taco

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    I did state mileage, I tried to simplify the details. 4x4x4x5x125k!

    Timing chain should be good. Wondering how long the water pumps last?
     

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