Need advice on a purchase

Hey guys I'm a long time tacomaworld member, I have a 1st gen Tacoma that I'm looking to trade In for a 09 Tundra. I was wondering if there are any known issues on the tundra that I sould look out for before making a purchase.

 

Welcome! Cam tower leak is the big one.

 

Thanks, ill have to look out for that.

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Welcome from CO. I wouldn't worry too much about cam tower leaks on an 09. Most cam tower leaks have occurred on later year Tundra's. Apparently a process issue when the cam tower sealant was being applied. My 07 has zip for leaks. I came from a 09 Taco. No regrets. Go to your nearest Toyota dealer and give them your VIN# to check for any recorded service history and if any recalls were taken care of.

 

Welcome from UT. I second the VIN lookup for the service records and possible recalls that need to be resolved. I have had 2 Tacoma's, a 99, and 2000, was looking at a third when I saw my Tundra on the lot. The only things I miss from my last Tacoma is the manual transmission sometimes, and the supercharger.

 

Welcome!

The Air Injection Pumps. Very expensive to fix. Looking at a $3,000.00 fix

I had them replaced twice on my 2008 Tundra.

 

Welcome from SE PA!

 

Thanks for all the quick responses guys. The truck I was looking at was sold today. I'm still looking for a 2nd gen.

 

I have an 07 DC SR5 and the cam tower on the driver side has a small leak. Not very bad but my OCD kicks in and all I do is check on it. Drives me crazy. I think all the 5.7’s on all years can leak.

 

I actually found a 07 DC 5.7 with 127,000 on it, that I'm looking at now.

 

I really love mine but make sure you look at the came towers
area. mine only had 68,500 miles on it otherwise it was like a new truck. good luck with your purchase.