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New Member - Needing Help

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by ToyTun2010, May 20, 2023.

  1. May 20, 2023 at 5:59 PM
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    ToyTun2010

    ToyTun2010 [OP] New Member

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    Hey All,

    Long time lurker, finally joining the club. I am a novice and slowly learning self maintenance on my truck. Hoping to join and draw from the wealth of knowledge here.

    2010 Tundra, 4.6l, SR5, dbl cab, 4x4, 178k mi, used, 3rd owner, owned for 6years.

    Recently got into some engine issues and now slowly playing detective to solve them.

    First question for the group;
    Distributor Cap and Rotor. Where is it located? Recommendations to access it? Any other helpful tips? *I've been searching online and can't seem to find very much info on this topic(specific to tundras).

    Thank you in advance.
     
  2. May 20, 2023 at 6:15 PM
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    Tundra234

    Tundra234 New Member

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    Distributor caps and rotors have been pretty much long gone for years. We have ignition coils. :D
     
  3. May 20, 2023 at 6:33 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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  4. May 20, 2023 at 6:34 PM
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    ToyTun2010

    ToyTun2010 [OP] New Member

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    ...well there you go, learn something new everyday! Thank you for the help!
     
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  5. May 20, 2023 at 6:36 PM
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    Tundra234

    Tundra234 New Member

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    Alot of them
    It's all good. The younger generation has no idea what those even are.
     
  6. May 20, 2023 at 6:39 PM
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    RainMan_PNW

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    As said, distributor cap is long gone on a VVT fuel injected computer controlled engine.

    important thing to know - I’m pretty sure the 4.6L is a timing belt rather than timing chain (others will need to confirm that). These are an interference motor, so changing that belt when recommended in the service manual is very much a good idea.
     
  7. May 20, 2023 at 6:43 PM
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    TundraMcGov.

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    Welcome from CA (Central Alabama).

    Were you going to describe "some engine issues" for us?
     
  8. May 20, 2023 at 6:55 PM
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    Ely010606

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  9. May 20, 2023 at 7:42 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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    I have a tach and dwell meter or a timing light if you need to borrow it.:rofl:
     
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  10. May 20, 2023 at 7:42 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Change that timing belt if you don't know if it was changed.
     
  11. May 21, 2023 at 3:29 PM
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  12. May 21, 2023 at 3:29 PM
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    Welcome from Middle Tennessee!
     
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