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Expansion plugs on back of head, lkq engine, marked, plugged

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by HMSTerror, Nov 2, 2020.

  1. Nov 2, 2020 at 2:29 PM
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    HMSTerror

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    Hey guys I asked in tech and was told they mark the engine after inspecting. I have been buying a fair amount of parts but not sure if I should touch these plugs or not. (one is in the head the other is the bottom of the pass side block, towards rear) . Any idea if I need to replace these and if so what size these freeze plugs are since they are not standard? Thanks studs. Also I know it says void if removed but im just trying to understand it.
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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    Keeping this here just incase. I used this thing called google and there was a tn post. I guess they arent in the freeze plugs but just plastic caps that melt so they know if the motor had over heated. Love you guys.
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    Wulf no brain just damage

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    LKQ is reputable as far as salvage parts go. Do they still warranty their used engines?
     
  4. Nov 2, 2020 at 3:53 PM
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    Yeah I mean it wasnt bad, 1400 (i didnt return the core that wouldve saved me 200) 138k and got to see the 4runner it was in plus get a vincheck. Plus having the warranty that seems to cover rings/bearings. Still seems like a good deal compared to the "70k mile jdm" block I bought which was a complete mess and wasted 1100.
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2020 at 3:57 PM
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    Not bad at all. Sucks that the other one was a dud, hopefully this one works out better for ya.
     
  6. Nov 2, 2020 at 4:05 PM
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    Thanks man, yeah hopefully it lasts me till 300k+ like the other one.
     
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