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WTF - Throttle body bolt????

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by mlevinson, Jul 15, 2017.

  1. Jul 16, 2017 at 9:23 PM
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    erok81

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    I hope so. Those are the proper repairs.
     
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  2. Jul 16, 2017 at 9:25 PM
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    PapaBear

    PapaBear Never test how deep the water is with both feet.

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    Not for a Toyota transmission pan, that's a proper factory gasket. Yes for an engine pan, I'll give you that, but I stated Trans pan and nothing else.
     
  3. Jul 16, 2017 at 9:28 PM
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    3rd gen cold air intake?
     
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  4. Jul 16, 2017 at 10:39 PM
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    Pretty sure the guy you quoted was being sarcastic...

    And its DUCT not DUCK...
     
  5. Jul 16, 2017 at 11:00 PM
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    PapaBear

    PapaBear Never test how deep the water is with both feet.

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    With erok, I never know. Thanks for catching that, I'll change it.
     
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  6. Jul 16, 2017 at 11:54 PM
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    Not everyone gets sarcasm.
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2017 at 12:00 AM
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    Hey. I resemble that remark!
     
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  8. Jul 17, 2017 at 7:13 AM
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    So that's where my whistling is coming from every time I accelerate or from a slow rolling start. :rofl:

    OP is lucky the intake hose clamp worm gear assembly was there to keep it from backing all the way out.
     
  9. Jul 17, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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    Or is it?

    [​IMG]
     
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    this changes...



    everything
     
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  12. Jul 17, 2017 at 8:33 AM
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    Duck is actually the Brand name on that roll.
     
  13. Jul 17, 2017 at 8:34 AM
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    Duck Duct Tape
     
  14. Jul 17, 2017 at 9:00 AM
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    throttle body fasteners will all be reporting tools. This was likely cross-threaded as someone stated above, it would have achieved torque but failed angle. (the tool not only measures torque but also the revolutions of the gun). It would have failed for an incorrect number of revolutions (as it was x-threaded). Then likely someone never went to look at the car, but "bought off" the repair in the tracking system.

    I've worked as management in a high volume automotive assembly plant for over 5 years, and this shit happens all the time. Bring it to the dealership so the person gets held accountable for their actions.
     
  15. Jul 17, 2017 at 9:00 AM
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    Duck Tape Duct Tape, technically
     
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  17. Jul 17, 2017 at 9:06 AM
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    Could be, I'm trying to think but nothing happens!
     
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    FFS.
     
  19. Jul 17, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    OP, please lets us know what the dealer says about this...
     
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  20. Jul 17, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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    I agree that this is likely what happened. I have an appointment today at 2:30 and will let everyone know how it goes.
     
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