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What have you done to your 1st gen Tundra today?

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by T-Rex266, Sep 7, 2015.

  1. Jul 30, 2021 at 11:56 PM
    assassin10000

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    Welp, she's still not liking 100+ ambient temps.

    The temp rises about 1/8" from where it normally runs at after it sits at idle for a bit. It no longer keeps climbing though. So overall a success, just not staying as cool as I'd like.
     
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  2. Jul 31, 2021 at 2:20 AM
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    Desert Dog Nobody rides for free

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    Bilstein 5100's, SPC UCA's, ATS HD leaves

    How's the condition of the belt? Is it slipping maybe?
     
  3. Jul 31, 2021 at 3:07 AM
    assassin10000

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    Belt seems fine. I can just rev up to 1500rpms and temps drop back to 'normal'.
     
  4. Jul 31, 2021 at 3:19 AM
    the red

    the red the threat is real

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    Acrylic can be formed to curves with heat.
     
  5. Jul 31, 2021 at 4:14 AM
    Desert Dog

    Desert Dog Nobody rides for free

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    Interesting. Sounds like the water pump and/or radiator then.
     
  6. Jul 31, 2021 at 5:11 AM
    des2mtn

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    Where my wheels stop rolling
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    I ordered the fan clutch so I'm going to give that a shot. I get the same temperature creep at idle or occasionally in stop and go traffic. Like you said though, revving up to 1500rpms and getting air flow from the engine fan brings the temperature down to normal.

    Are you on your original radiator/ thermostat?
     
  7. Jul 31, 2021 at 5:35 AM
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  8. Jul 31, 2021 at 6:36 AM
    Darkness

    Darkness Allergic to white

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    My coolant and transtemps get considerably higher when outside temp is 100+. Its interesting because 90* doesn't show any real rise.
     
  9. Jul 31, 2021 at 8:00 AM
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    :rofl:
     
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  10. Jul 31, 2021 at 8:06 AM
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    TRDGen Schnooogins

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    The best way to get tobacco smell out of your truck. Give it a few ozium spritzes a day for a few days when you're done driving. When you do drive, roll down the windows. Bam the smoke smell is gone in a few days.
     
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  11. Jul 31, 2021 at 8:21 AM
    NUDRAT

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    What happens in the garage stays in the garage. :anonymous:
    Alcolhol, big tools - best not to share.
     
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  12. Jul 31, 2021 at 8:25 AM
    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    Would be a certain awesomeness to a back glass in two part (plexiglass?) where the top 1/2 could be lowered to the outside of the lower 1/2 so you could have the top 1/2 open for venting & full value of magic back DC window. Would be good if you had dawgs back there too.
    A little panels overlap for water resistance. Guess you'd have a double track within the lifting backglass frame.
     
  13. Jul 31, 2021 at 8:29 AM
    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    Do you rinse out the radiator? A lot of little crap gets caught up between the fins. I try to use the hose to clear out road grit with each truck warshing.
    But don't really get the heat here to know if I'm succeeding.
     
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  14. Jul 31, 2021 at 9:32 AM
    NUDRAT

    NUDRAT 6 lug life

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    B*tch hates me.
    I felt a difference when merging from hwy A to hwy B. There was full use of 8cyls & a downshift happening when I felt 'a difference'....
    Heard a difference couple miles later when I was fortunately 3 blocks from home. Tried to be :anonymous: coming into my block.
    Dad has the red, I have the yellow & green. I went yellow for a change.
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    Northern trucks, but new frame + fluid film = black goodness.

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    I seem to have lost a hangar somewhere along the way & failed to notice until... too late.
    At least it's behind the muffler. Sounding throaty though. Need to check things out down under & see what's what.
     
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  15. Jul 31, 2021 at 10:08 AM
    Festerw

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    From experience the Walker stainless is about $200 and mounts right up.
     
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  16. Jul 31, 2021 at 11:05 AM
    Glock 40

    Glock 40 I'm here to break shit

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    I installed a GPS speedometer, cuz my tires are big and OE speedo is false as a result. Has some cool features, I like it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FNHGRZ9?ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details
    The sticky-pad you get with it didn't work well for me so I used adhesive Velcro. My phone is officially relieved of speedometer duty. Happy with this product.
    [​IMG]2021-07-31_11-51-42 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr

    I used the cig plug next to the hash tray and routed the wire under the dash, pretty easy.
    [​IMG]2021-07-31_11-51-55 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr

    Can change the brightness and colors of the different categories, speed, altitude, direction, etc
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    [​IMG]2021-07-31_11-52-57 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr

    I haven't tried the acceleration or braking tests yet but a pretty neat feature.
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    [​IMG]2021-07-31_11-52-42 by GhostCreekMine, on Flickr

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  17. Jul 31, 2021 at 11:32 AM
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 Yup, that's car parts in a dishwasher

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    Not bad for 36 doll hairs. Is it accurate?
     
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  18. Jul 31, 2021 at 11:42 AM
    assassin10000

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    Pumps been replaced IIRC. Dealer did the timing belt and water pump by previous owner.

    Radiator yes, not 100% sure on t-stat.

    So this may be normal then? Hmmm...

    Not ever had to do that. I suppose I could pop the hood and give her a rinse out.
     
  19. Jul 31, 2021 at 11:58 AM
    Glock 40

    Glock 40 I'm here to break shit

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    Yes. It has a calibration feature and I manually synchronized it to my phone GPS which is spot-on according to roadside radar setups.
     
  20. Jul 31, 2021 at 12:04 PM
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    in theory if you put a bright flashlight on the other side, you should see it shining through the fins. In theory. Doesn't take much to clog up the fins - morning dew+dust+pollen+road salt.... clogged
     
  21. Jul 31, 2021 at 12:05 PM
    NUDRAT

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    I put walker on something & could immediately feel how restricted the motor was. But they have various models I'm sure.
     
  22. Jul 31, 2021 at 12:54 PM
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    Well wait, you mean the coolant gets hotter while at idle? I meant driving around in general. During temps under 100 my coolant tends to stay 194-200 but anytime it is 100 or hotter outside the temps seem to jump by a greater amount than the ambient temp (for example if its 105 my temp goes around 215).

    At a stationary idle I haven't looked really, when its that hot I want the truck moving.
     
  23. Jul 31, 2021 at 12:54 PM
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    I like this a lot. Probably could add a fuse tap if the 12V was important to you.
     
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  24. Jul 31, 2021 at 1:02 PM
    Glock 40

    Glock 40 I'm here to break shit

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    Not sure what you mean.
     
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  25. Jul 31, 2021 at 1:09 PM
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    Correct. Only while sitting still at idle do I see a rise on the gauge after things heat soak a bit.
     
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  26. Jul 31, 2021 at 1:25 PM
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    A fuse tap on the interior fuse box instead of using the the 12V ug for the cigarette lighter if it were important to you for phone charging, blow up doll inflation, etc.
     
  27. Jul 31, 2021 at 1:27 PM
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    I used the Quiet Flow series. They have cheaper but that's supposed to be stainless.

    Other cheap option is a cherry bomb :thumbsup: and you're out $30.
     
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  28. Jul 31, 2021 at 1:33 PM
    Glock 40

    Glock 40 I'm here to break shit

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    :rofl: Busted, you nailed it. That's how I get to use the HOV lane.
    I thought about hard-wiring it but then realized I was feeling too lazy. :bored:
    The easy way only took about 10 minutes and I washed my hands of it. I still might hard-wire it if I get bored one day.
     
  29. Jul 31, 2021 at 4:34 PM
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    Sirfive Master Procrastinator

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  30. Jul 31, 2021 at 4:41 PM
    empty_lord

    empty_lord They see me rollin'

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    Aluminized steel pipe like that is lucky to last 2 years.
     

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