Why did I buy an old Toyota pickup?
A year ago, I had the urge to buy an old four-wheel drive Toyota Pickup. The boxiness of the body, the square stance of the off-road suspension, the no-frills interior, and the perceived reliability of an old Toyota—it all came together to create an irresistible combination.
What kind of car was Toyota in the 80s?
You have to become an expert of every four-wheel drive vehicle Toyota produced during the ’80s and early ’90s. Many parts are shared between models but there are often peculiarities with the Pickup that differentiate it from, say, the 4Runner.
Is it possible to repair a Toyota truck?
These trucks are not that difficult to work on yourself but they are a righteous pain when it comes to actually researching the repairs. You have to become an expert of every four-wheel drive vehicle Toyota produced during the ’80s and early ’90s.
What was the name of the Toyota Tacoma before 1995?
Before the model “Tacoma” came along in 1995, Toyota trucks were known by many different names. In places outside of the U.S., they were called the Hilux. However, for us Yanks, “Hilux” search results won’t do us much good because the Hilux’s engines and many other components were often different than their States-bound counterparts.
What is the smell of an old Toyota?
Old Toyotas have a certain homeliness to them that overwhelms the senses the moment you climb inside. It’s the deadened groan of the dried-up door hinge. The faint scent of mildew that has been sun-dried over a thousand searing hot summer afternoons. The wavering screech of the seat belt warning buzzer when turning the key to the “ON” position.
When was the Toyota 3.0 liter engine replaced?
It wasn’t long until Toyota discovered some inherent flaws that were responsible for this 3.0 liters early failure in some vehicles. The 3VZE was replaced by the in 1993 by the 3VZFE which was basically a revised version of the predecessor.
Do you have to replace the engine in a Toyota?
If the engine in your Toyota fails, it doesn’t mean that you have to replace your vehicle as it costs more to replace the entire vehicle. Our Re-manufactured Toyota engines with all new internal components are very affordable as they cost close to the price of a used engine.
How are Toyota engines remanufactured in the US?
More than half of our revenue comes from Re-manufactured Toyota engines so we decided to dedicate a site for Toyota owners to showcase our engines. We listen to our customers and constantly study automotive market in United States & Canada to extrapolate what our customers are looking for.
Why does my Toyota pickup engine stall when warm up?
When the engine gets warmed up and im drivin everytime from 1st to 5th gear it wants to bog when I accelerate ive changed the fuel filter spark plugs wires distributor cap and even put cleaner in my gas tank but it still continues to bog down Runs fine, then when warm it idles rough until it stalls intermittently.
Can you find a Toyota pickup on Google?
The answer is, quite simply, “No.” When you type “Toyota Pickup” into Google, you are making the assumption that your fellow internet users have used the same precise language that you have used. In most cases, you will have to try harder than that to find what you are looking for in search results. Keyword roulette.
What kind of engine does a 1988 Toyota Prius have?
It was a 1988 model and came equipped with a V6 engine—the only year this body style was offered with that engine. Old Toyotas have a certain homeliness to them that overwhelms the senses the moment you climb inside. It’s the deadened groan of the dried-up door hinge.