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Is it worth fixing this 06 Tundra?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by pizzabud, Nov 28, 2017.

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Worth fixing?

Poll closed Dec 28, 2017.

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  2. No

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  1. Nov 30, 2017 at 5:36 AM
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    Hold the Line! If you are not holding the line, abandon your ship. Destruction is inevitable without more to hold the line!
    Sounds like a plan!
     
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    do most of these yourself! I'm not an expert but sometimes it takes balls to get started and once you're elbow deep in it, might as well finish it! LOL

    If you're not one of those who likes to get it done yourself, get a private mechanic to do it a a MUCH lesser price point.
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2017 at 6:46 AM
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    So $1,500 for a truck and about $2,300 for repairs, making for $3,800 all in. Not bad at all I'd say, especially considering not all that is necessary right off the bat. (The quotation has replies in it.)
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2017 at 1:42 PM
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  6. Nov 30, 2017 at 5:19 PM
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  7. Nov 30, 2017 at 5:57 PM
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    best of the best for the front.
     
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  8. Nov 30, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    Thanks for the lookout, but I actually never off-road. I may get some stock struts or something later on. I have a question. I am ordering all the parts for the DIY jobs I will do on the truck. Is this the right belt for the tundra?

    https://www.amazon.com/Continental-Elite-4060905-Poly-V-Serpentine/dp/B000C34KU6

    Thanks

    EDIT: is this better?

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C2WKOU/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8

    Last thing, 14mm long wrench is what I need right? I have no tools at home -.-
     
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  9. Nov 30, 2017 at 7:46 PM
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    Ok so here is my Amazon cart for some DIY stuff. I need to remove a serpentine belt (not sure which one to keep). Everything looks good here?
    The transmission fluid will be used for power steering fluid (recommended by the manual). Are the brake rotors and pads decent?

    Will be getting this done at Toyota tomorrow:
    Timing belt/water pump
    Valve Cover gaskets
    Transmission fluid
    Rear differential service
    Oil change + oil filter
    Total - 1.6k + tax

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  10. Dec 1, 2017 at 2:23 AM
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    Buy the Continental belt and something like this

    Stanley STMT71654 201-Piece Mechanics Tool Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009EMKMCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_sZsiAbSFSQSRT

    It's a good starting set and Stanley makes decent tools.
     
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  11. Dec 1, 2017 at 5:13 AM
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    Have them do the plugs when they do the valve cover gaskets, almost silly not to ... they are already there.
     
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  12. Dec 1, 2017 at 6:06 AM
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    Its in the shop at the moment. Is 380 unreasonable though? I was planning on buying the parts and having my local mechanic do the job.
     
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  13. Dec 1, 2017 at 6:15 AM
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    I guess what I'm saying is, when they already have everything torn apart there is no reason for them to charge you twice for labor. Now if they do indeed intend charging you 380 twice then ignore my advice and probably find another dealer/shop after your transaction with them is complete. When they have everything torn apart for valve covers it should be as simple as pulling the old plugs out and putting the new in.
     
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  14. Dec 1, 2017 at 6:28 AM
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    Haha just an hour ago I had this talk with the dealership. They initially wanted +$200 for the serpentines belt and then offered to charge me for only parts since the labor will be included with the timing belt. I declined since their belt costs $110. Parts seem to be much cheaper online so i may just go with that route.
     
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  15. Dec 1, 2017 at 6:31 AM
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    Yeah that's usually the general consensus with dealerships, paying a premium for something that "might" be of better quality.
     
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  16. Dec 1, 2017 at 6:41 AM
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    One more thing. They mentioned if I dont get the serpentine belt done and it ends up "going out" something will blow up or go really bad, and will cost me a lot of $$. Not sure if they were genuinely trying to help or just scaring me into paying the $110. What do you think? I can still call them back now.
     
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  17. Dec 1, 2017 at 6:49 AM
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    Losing a serpentine belt will result in the following...

    Loss of cooling - water pump wont spin anymore so coolant wont circulate
    Loss of power steering - difficulty turning will increase especially at a standstill
    Loss of charging - the vehicle will now run off the battery until it is drained.

    If you pull over and shut off the vehicle when/if it happens then in most cases you should be fine. As such, you did mention doing that belt yourself so I wouldn't stress it. I seen some raggedy belts and the vehicle still drove fine. In my book it's much less of a gamble then something like a timing belt.
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    UPDATE:
    Got these done for $1.8k (parts,labor,tax):
    • Timing belt/Water-pump/coolant
    • Valve cover gaskets
    • Rear diff. fluid
    • Transmission fluid
    • Oil change + filter

    Will be placing my Amazon order tonight. Can someone provide any info on the brakes I posted a few posts back? Here are some pics I just took:
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    never go cheap on brakes and tires.
     
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  23. Dec 4, 2017 at 4:14 PM
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    I'm not familiar with the echomaster cameras but you may want a camera with ir leds. I put the iBeam TE-BPCIR camera on my truck and it works great. The ir helps when backing up at night. It's about 60 bucks less on Amazon. If you have a Phillips head screwdriver and a 10 mm socket you can even do the install yourself and save some money. Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty and get to know your truck!
     
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  24. Dec 20, 2017 at 11:37 AM
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    Hello everyone,

    Recently had my spark plugs changed, along with some other things. As I was changing the air filter today, I noticed this loose hose. I honestly have no clue what it is for, so if anyone can let me know I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

    RIGHT SIDE (hose attached)
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    LEFT SIDE (hose loose)
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    L2.jpg
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    It's for the PCV system, just stick it back on and you'll be set. Basically vents oil fumes back into the engine.
     
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    what he said... ^^^

    Just stick it on the nice shiny nipple underneath it that looks like it's had a hose on all it's life. If it's not tight, slap a hose clip on to make sure it doesn't happen again.
     
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  27. Dec 20, 2017 at 2:27 PM
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    BTW - that's one hell of a steal you got there..... I ran around celebrating when I sold a car for what I paid for it 2 years & a bunch of miles later. You're in the profit by quite a ways...
     
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