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

Yep, under the feet, exactly. I had a gravel drive (still do now) so it was no worry. Hopefully that solves it for you
I think I used DeepCreep so it would migrate in there deeper, but silicon based (smaller molecules) helps

 

Not to interject, but since I sold it to him, I bought it from Taco Vinyl which is a local-ish shop located in Boise, ID.

https://tacovinyl.com/

 

It's actually not that bad since I did the shocks all around. But she can handle a fk ton of weight. It was a construction companies truck (shadow of logo on door) and I think it may have even been a plow truck/and salter?
I wish I had pictures, but there was a strange bracket in the engine compartment on the passengers side when I first bought it... like aux electric/hydraulic/or something? I'll see if I have a pic by chance.
But bastard packs make sense for a construction company.

EDIT: found one, it's not very good, but maybe someone will know.

 

New starter is in, and new knock sensors are in. Hoping to get the coolant bypass pipes back in after lunch.

Wrapped my knock sensor wires in hardware cloth. Should largely prevent mice from chewing in them, but it's not perfect.

 

Awww they each have their own little faraday cage

 

How was that job, swapping the starter?

 

Poor man’s armored cable so critters can’t bit through them supposedly. I’d go with flexible metal conduit myself if it was an issue.

 

This is the stuff I've been using for exterior IP cameras where the network cable could be exposed to cutting/tampering/UV because it's cheaper than buying CMX-rated cable for something that'll only have max of 5-10ft exposed. It works well, and comes in a few different diameters under the product name "electriduct".

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Got the new tires on. They look and ride really nice so far.

 

If I could choose, I'd get that color and cab, but in a 02 to 00. That's so nice looking dude!

 

It’s a moderate job especially when you have to do it twice because you put a remanufactured started in the 1st time like I did.

 

It sucked, but my truck is VVTI. I bet it's a bit easier on your non VVTI truck. I'd honestly rather pull the transmission out of my Subaru again than mess with this starter.

Not poor, just cheap

 

Well, I finished with the hardware cloth, and got most everything under the intake back together.

Unfortunately my mind was spent, and I refused to quit, and made a rather stupid mistake... I thought the O-ring for the coolant bypass was giving me a fight so I kept tightening the bolt and broke my water pump... so now I get to replace that and the timing belt . Is the kit from Rock Auto the way to go for it?

I should of just quit and looked at it tomorrow with a fresh head.

 

Yes, this one: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3290529&cc=0&pt=5759

 

Ouch! Must be cast aluminum.