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Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Jacobmolekiller, Feb 12, 2025.

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Feb 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM

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Have a 2013 tundra with 219k. Mechanic diagnosed a VVT acuator going bad. It happens on occasion a rattle at start up on cold days. How bad is it to drive without fixing it right now? Will the chain fall off or become off time?

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