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Unknown spare part found after engine replacement. Do you know what it is?

Discussion in '3rd Gen Tundras (2022+)' started by charliep, May 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM.

  1. May 14, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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    charliep

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    I found this part laying on top of my skid plate a few weeks after I had my engine replaced. If I had to guess I'd say some sort of heat shield.

    Does anyone know what this is?
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  2. May 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    I would be taking that back and have the dealership figure that out.
     
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  3. May 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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    Linuxrules

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    I don't know what it is but I have this weird eagerness to know.
     
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  4. May 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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    Don't know what it is either. Send a pic to your dealer and have them tell you what it is.
     
  5. May 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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    on this video at the 6.00 min mark i think this might be the part,not sure. looks like a heat shield.
    3rd Gen Toyota Tundra Engine Removal Process!
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    The Yota Channel


    can't copy the video
     
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  6. May 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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  7. May 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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    Retroboy1989

    Retroboy1989 'Course it's 4x4!

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    Exactly why I never want mine touched.
     
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    Nice find Kirkb! Man that was bugging me not knowing (not even kidding).

    100% that.
     
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  9. May 14, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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    I believe you are correct Kirb!

    I’m bringing it in Friday but wanted to know prior to, only to not get the run-a-round.
     
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  10. May 14, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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    It looks like it may be from your old engine. The new engine may have a brand new one. Just a thought.
     
  12. May 15, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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    I see exactly what you are talking about. Mine is definitely left off.

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