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His post #529 in the GM engine knock thread "kind of" describes what problems he's had. He stated that his truck barely vibrated and was unnoticeable by others, yet in his user profile his dream car is a "vibrationless Silverado." Sounds like his truck had the shakes and he won't admit it.
Furthermore, before his post #529, he stated that his notorious 4-month-in-the-shop-Lemonado was perfectly fine except for a faulty paint job. I called him to the carpet and asked him why GM would give him an upgraded power-train warranty after fixing a bad paint job but - SURPRISE! - no reply, only more "one star impact rating" nonsense. Sound familiar? No mention of a bad paint job in #529 or that his truck spent a whopping 4 months in the shop. Fixing what, we'll probably never know.
Basically, what he admits to is being dumb enough to take delivery on a vehicle that wasn't what he ordered. He returned it, purchased a 2000 model but took it to the dealer for every conceivable problem to build a case for himself in the event his 2000 model was as bad as the 1999s. He clearly stated in #529 the 2000 models had a lot of the same problems the 1999s did (and we all know how that truck did in the long term reviews!). But in our Toyota threads, he has nothing but good things to say about them while he fervently criticizes Toyota trucks. I guess this is the notorious Lemonado (the 2000?) that spent 4 months in the shop? Then he also admitted to having a Denali that knocks.
I'd love to talk to the folks at his Chevy dealership. I bet he has the same reputation there as he does here - that of an annoying whiner who has alterior motives and too much play time.
After knowing only this portion of the elusive entire truth, I find myself asking "Who the hell has the time to be bothered with all this? Ordering trucks, returning them, pestering dealer service departments to create 2" thick service files, losing the truck for 4 months for repairs to get an extended warranty, and then buying a $50K Denali yuppie-ute that knocks."
Tell you what, WORKING men who depend on their trucks sure wouldn't have the time to deal with this garbage. This is one situation where the truth would be far more wild and interesting than any of us could probably imagine.
The bottom line.....you drive a deathmobile. One that Toyota doesn't give a dam about. You continue to preach the virtues of Toyota. Is there something missing? Yes, the village's idiot. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!
Unfortunately, GM is resorting to using its most loyal customers to try to prop up the lowest quality and lowest reliability vehicles made. This will work for a while, but even the staunchest Chev zealots will eventually defect to other brands.
After Oby buys a few more GM lemons - it will occur to him that maybe other brands may be a better value. I only hope that this poor unfortunate realizes this sooner rather than later.
That being said - this is a Tundra problems topic. Doesn't seem that there are many posts here - (other than from GM owners posing as Toyota owners).
Good luck on this one now!
What were you saying about the "dam village idiot?"
kip
KG - do you understand the difference? You are posting bashes to a Tundra topic having never owned one. I sure hope you see the light soon and buy a quality truck such as the Tundra.
I think that the constant knocking of your Lemonado may have impaired your thinking. This is a Tundra problems topic - remember?
RE: F250 power. You live with your Dad,and you're looking to trade your late model Tundra for a $35,000 pick-up? I know I speak for most fathers with this statement;Keep the Toyota and GET YOUR OWN PLACE KID !(And your own identity)
kip
"Were any of your plugs more crusty or gunky than the others or were all 8 the same?"
All of the old spark plugs were virtually the same. None were crusty or gunky. The insulators were just slightly off-white. The center electrode was rounded off on the edges due to normal spark erosion. Very little wear on the ground electrode.
"What does the book say on replacement?"
Replace at 30,000 miles. I changed mine at 29,500 miles. If you replace them with platinum plugs, you could probably extend this to 50,000 - 60,000 miles. Several at tundrasolutions have replaced the plugs with Bosch platinums and had good luck.
By the way, the plugs on the Tundra V8 are easy to access and easy to change. Just remove each coil with a 10mm socket and you have direct access to the plugs which will require a 16mm or 5/8" plug socket and a 6" minimum length extension. Recommended torque is 13 ft-lbs.
The repair manual recommends Denso or NGK standard copper replacement plugs. Both make platinum as well as iridium versions of spark plugs to fit the Tundra V8. The NGK iridiums are less expensive than the Densos and should last longer since they have a larger diameter center electrode (0.6 mm vs. 0.4 mm). I use the NGK Iridiums in my Honda motorcycle and 4-wheeler. I can get the NGK Iridiums for my motorcycle cheaper over the net (www.sparkplugs.com) than I can get the standard copper NGK plugs at the dealer.
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On another note - I keep getting MAJOR corrosion (blue buildup) on my ground battery terminal. Any recommendation on how to keep this clean?
Jeff
Sometimes in hot climates or extended
engine cranking it melts the stuff and
sometimes causes A NO START condition !
Auto parts stores carry a spray for
just that purpose. As i remember its red
in color. Just a thought......Geo
Now I gotta go look for the name on
the can will post.........
Cheers
Also, how many miles do you guys have on your Tundras, and any major problems?
No peeling paint on my 19000 mile '01 Silverado, hood or anywhere else. one or two tiny chips in the front of the hood from playing chicken with rocks in the interstate but nothing through the primer.
How do we stop the incessant whining from the Tundra wannabees? It reminds me of one of those yappy chihuahuas. The ones you just want to punt. Oh well!
The Tundra V8 uses a belt to drive the cams. The belt drives the intake cams which in turn drive the exhaust cams via gears. My understanding is that the Tundra V8 is an interference engine based on this http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?brochure=981&location_id=540 but I'm not 100% certain and my repair manual doesn't state one way or the other. I'm going to assume it is to be on the safe side and replace my belt at the recommended interval. The recommended replacement interval is 90,000 miles.
"Also, how many miles do you guys have on your Tundras, and any major problems?"
I've got 29,500 miles on my 2000 Tundra V8 4x4 and have had no major problems. I've had it back to the dealer once in the 2.5 years I've owned it and that was to install a re-designed support bracket under the passenger side 60/40 seat (covered by a TSB and warranty - later models already have this design). And Toyota sent out new dipsticks for these engines through a service campaign. The 2000 model V8s came with a dipstick that was about 1/4" too short and nearly everyone was adding about a quart more oil than necessary. Other than that, nothing really to report.
Regarding paint peeling on Tundras, that's a new for me. I've been keeping an eye on Tundra issues for the past 3 years and haven't heard of paint peeling being an issue (my old 1990 Chevy pickup was a different story - talk about paint peeling off in sheets). Some have complained of chips in the paint, likely from road debris, but I've never heard anything about the paint coming off. I've touched up about a half dozen small (about 1/8" dia or less) rock ships on the front of my hood and on the lower leading edge of the bed and a scratch I inadvertently put in the tailgate, but other than that, the paint has been fine. Mine is white by the way and I also live on a gravel road which is the likely cause for the chips on the lower body. That has since been eliminated through the installation of Toyota factory running boards which keep any gravel kicked up by the front tires from contacting the body.
The truth is over there forget the GM
problems...different problems SAME problems !
Seems no mfr. will step up to the plate !!!!
Are the paint problems on trucks that have the anti-chip paint option or are problems limited to the standard easy-chip paint.
Does anyone know what the cable is that runs behind the rear differential of the Tundra - it looks like it goes from wheel to wheel. I am thinking maybe E-brake cable. It really hangs down on some trucks. Whats up with that?
Read the posts about the Tundra vs. the Rado and then come back here and tell us which truck has MORE problems.
And for the rest of you non-Tundra owners who have nothing else to do but bash the truck, PLEASE go away.
"I also have a red truck, only 2001 model. Same thing only mine seems to be weaker in the sides behind the rear doors. Always has scratches and seem to be multiplying. Service dept told me the paint was thin and was basically junk. Toyota national is looking into complaint. Also slipped and said the red does not have a clear coat. Should hear back from them soon..."
XYZ - I would really hope that Toyota would include any so called anti-chip paint in the standard options of the truck. That kinna makes the other paint seem a little inferior, doesnt it ???
And who might that be? Bama? Pluto?
Good luck on this one now!!!!!!!
zest i posted the incorrect site....
exxxxxxxxxxxxxcuse me...............
But still true peeling paint, brakes,
cold start knock etc....amd we aint
tALKIN' gm EITHER ! Ask my cousin 69k
on his camry and broke belt = smoked
motor...New cavilier instead to match
his 100k plus one that outlasted his
96 camry.....................geo
A dependable toymota truck like his with 15,000 miles is flawless! But by 60,000, his long running I-Farce desperately needs rubber belt transfusions to remain counted among the living!
matter what....................geo
I used touch up paint and since it's on the roof to begin with, so I don't make a big deal of it. Otherwise, I've noticed that the paint overall is vulnerable to nicks and stone dings - one thing I would not rate highly on the truck.
Two years, 22,000 miles and no mechanical trouble - will ask Toyota to adjust the seat belt tensioners on my next visit for maintenance.
Jeff
Incidentally, that truck had been manufactured in Japan in 1990 and its paint was in exceptional condition in 2000 - looked only a little worse after ten years than my current truck at two years.
Jeff
Also, thanks for the responses re: timing belts.
run by CHAINS ! Why don't the superior
I-farce v-8 use 'em instead of rubber
bands ? Just a thought..............
hillhound May 8, 2002 8:50pm
I see no mention of peeling paint on the hood or otherwise. Could you be just a little confused?(Like your Tundra wannabee compatriots?)
I did a search on peeling paint on Tundrasolutions and could not find a single post. Could it be the TundraWannabees are fabricating problems?
On a trip to Alabama I averaged 21 going there - empty. Towing my bass boat back I averaged 15 on the highway. Overdrive off in the hills - which is about half the time. Probably could get as much as 17 on flat land towing.
Normal in and around towing I get around 13-14.
In my V-6 4Runner I used to get similar mileage towing, a little bit better for in and around mileage. Major difference is the size of the tank, which is a real plus on long trips. In my old truck, 300 miles and you were looking for a gas station. Tundra goes around 400 on the highway.
Another big difference is behavior - if you "step into it" with the Tundra, it will destroy your mileage.
Jeff