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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission 2001 manual cup holder part? The slider thingy to size the cup holder....

    On my new to me 2001 6spd truck the floor mounted cup holders by the shifter, the little slider thing that makes the cup holder smaller- that part is missing. Anyone know what they call that? I have had a heck of a time finding it on ebay etc. I have a cup holder for the center seat console...
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    Woes of getting a smarty????

    I have wanted to get a Smarty for my 2010 for years. I was finally getting ready to pull the trigger, then I ran across this info. So my question is... . I can still buy a Smarty Jr ME online. I am a little nervous though. If I run into a code or issue, am I pretty much just screwed?
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Low oil pressure? Pic attached

    I have a 1998 12V with 197k miles on it. I run 15-40Delo oil in it. When its cold it idles with higher oil pressure. When it is warm it stays above 40 all the time when I am driving. When I come to a stop light or down to idle when its warm it falls to the low line. I have had twice when I was...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) CRAP! Backwards crank seal!

    So while doing my kdp this weekend I put the crank seal in backwards. I was being very careful following instructions, replaced waterpump, cerpentine belt, cleaned everything up etc. I messed up on the seal. I was going off instructions that said yellow out, black in. My seal was yellow and...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Gear oils Front / Rear / transmission. Which ones???

    I know this has been debated 15 million times. But I am still a little fuzzy on whats ok. I want to change oil in my front diff, rear diff, transmission and transfer case. My new truck has 191k miles and I don't know when this was done. (Just bought it). For the NV4500, it will be getting...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Rear main seal leak???

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My new to me 98 12 valve 4x4 5 speed leaks a little oil. Not a HUGE leak, but enough that I would like to start getting it fixed. It looks like its the rear main seal. The oil pan doesn't seem to have a bunch...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Automatic Turbo different than manual?

    I am looking for a 98 12V manual trannmission compatible turbo. I have found a couple off automatics but the parts guys are telling me that it is a different turbo. Is this true or would it work?
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Turbo questions

    So as i posted in another thread, my turbo is leaking oil out the back and making noises and I have lost power and white smoke after coming back to idle. I found a guy that has a like new turbo off an 04. Would this bolt up to my 12 valve? It has says comes complete with actuator ...
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Oil Leak behind Turbo??????

    Attached are some pics. Maybe this can explain my other post about the whining noise when getting on the accelerator and low power. What causes this? Is it a bad turbo? Worse? I can actually see oil coming out between the turbo parts.
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Whining when running cold? Any ideas?

    Well all had seemed well on my truck I bought this week (98 12 valve) till this morning. I didn't plug it in last night, purposely, I wanted to see how it started when it was cold. It got down to 14 degrees last night. When I started the truck all seemed well. I cycled the plugs twice and it...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Flashing 4WD Light?

    I have a 1998 12V 4x4 that I just purchased and the 4WD Light flashes when its in 2wd and 4wd. It works perfect in 2WD and 4WD works great too. It seems to just be a sensor. Anyone know what part the sensor is and where its located? Thanks!
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    KDP and timing expert?

    Hello folks. I live in kennewick and am going to buy a new 98 12v truck in spokane tomorrow. The truck has 190k miles and the KDP has never been tabbed or fixed to my knowledge. Anyone around the area know of an expert that could help with this? I don't mind paying the $$ or beer. I am fairly...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Any KDP experts in Washington?

    I am bringing home my new to me 98 12 valve truck tomorrow. It has 190k miles and to my knowledge the KDP has never been tabbed/fixed. Anyone know of an expert in Washington that does this? I am not super mechanical but have basic tools and a place to work on it. I have read all the...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Can someone carfax something for me?

    Can someone vin check this for me? 1B7kg23dxwj108274
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Thinking of getting a 98 12V. Opinions please

    Ok, here is the deal. I had a 1998 12 valve 4x4 5 speed quadcab and miss it dearly! I have been looking for another one for some time. I have found a 1998 12V QCLB 5 speed 4x4 that is very clean and stock with 191k miles on it. It has a canopy, new tires, tube steps etc. My only concern is...
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    80% full regen required?

    So I have read all about people having issues with regen etc. I have never got a message yet about needing to regen. This weekend while hunting in the mountains in snow and it being 0 degrees I finally got the 80% full regen message on my EVIC. What a PITA! I wanted to keep hunting but had to...
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    Headlights

    So what do you guys think of the headlights on your 4th gen trucks? I think they are a HUGE improvement over the 2nd and 3rd gen lights. I have actually been impressed. I love that the dims stay on when you hit the brights. Not sure if that is because of the HID lights or what, but I really...
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    New tires Toyo 285/75/17Es on the way

    I just ordered some new Toyo AT 285/75/R17 E tires that will be put on in a couple days. Will these fit my stock 2010? Anyone have pics of their truck running these tires?
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    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Transmission Question

    My cousin called me this morning about a problem he is having with his truck. He has a 1995 CTD with a NV4500. 4x4. 33 inch tires, no life. He has 290k miles on the truck. He bought it used a couple years ago. He said it is making a vibration and light growling noise. It only does it...
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    Fumoto valve installed, fuel filter changed etc...

    My fumoto finger touch valve came in along with some other goodies. Gotto love Genos! After putting the oil plug in, I put a level from the front axle to the oil pan and the oil valve does sit higher than front axle. I also installed it so the valve is facing the rear so it doesn't easily...
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