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Ken Cooke
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Toyota design flaw
While at TIERRA DEL SOL in Truckhaven, Ca yesterday, I saw a driver pound his windshield washer reservoir - as its stock placement is inside the
passenger front wheelwell - really? Are Tacomas set up like this???
You would think Toyota's Engineers would better protect this vulnerable plastic part...
[Edited on 3-8-2015 by Ken Cooke]
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David K
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Nope, inside engine comportment. The wheel well is separated from the engine. However, if that barrier was removed, you would think it is near the
wheel well... Of course that is NOT stock.
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chuckie
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OF COURSE!
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chippy
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DK why is Spanish spelling so important you? Your English spelling is not very good.
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Personally I just love the fuel pump in the gas tank as the design flaw (not!).
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Ken Cooke
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4Runner reservoir diagram. Rock crawlers be advised!
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Translation for TOYOTA = DESIGN FLAW.
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BooJumMan
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LOL - Ever see where JEEP put the reservoir on the Grand Cherokee's? They are huge and in the same spot and not easy to put someplace else. You have
to remove it to replace the horribly designed steering box that dies every 10 years.
At least the 4runners are easily relocated to another place in the engine. I enjoy offroading and have owned a few of them. If you're actually doing
hardcore stuff then relocating a stupid little washer reservoir is the least of your worries. But yes, I know what you're talking about -- Horrible
location. I did run 35's and only 2.5" lift and never hit it. I had a steel bumper that covered it too.
[Edited on 3-9-2015 by BooJumMan]
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Pappy Jon
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I don't think I've seen a car built in the last 20 years that didn't put the washer rez in the fender.
"The association of flowers and warm-blooded love is more than a romantic convention; it is based upon one of the great advances in the evolution
of life." Ed Abbey
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Ha
then you dont know Mexican trucks 2014 Nissan pick up.Its on the radiator core support. All cars /trucks here old school.You can buy a brand new 2014
Nissan Sentri Its a 1986 model from the us. 8500$
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David K
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It is not, but place names are... Coco's Corner isn't Spanish, but mispelled would be something that would need correcting.
The typo in the English is my bad... on a phone. Thanks.
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StuckSucks
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Here's the location of the washer reservoir on the newer Tacomas (on top of the washer motor):
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David K
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Yes, and that is in the engine compartment, not exposed to the tires, as Ken seemed to think...? If it was a bad place, Toyota would move it or never
put it there. I have a Toyota and not a Jeep (anymore) because it is built better, with better parts, and doesn't break down or need mods to go where
I like to go. Even better, it is also my daily driver, so it has to be reliable. Nothing is 100% perfect, but Toyota sure comes close and gives its
owners the kind of satisfaction that make it #1, in the world.
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Ken Cooke
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Quote: Originally posted by David K  |
Yes, and that is in the engine compartment, not exposed to the tires, as Ken seemed to think...?
[Edited on 3-9-2015 by David K] |
Toyota of Riverside is one block away. I'll snap a picture for you.
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Don't waste your time...Toyotas are perfect..If DK didn't keep up the phony mantra he wouldn't get his checks....
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David K
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Why, I have one in the parking spot outside my apartment. If I can do all that I did and have never come close to touching the washer reservoir (as
well as all the other Tacoma owners I know and run with), why are you concerned? Trading in the Rubicon for something new, with room and comfort?
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David K
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| Quote: Originally posted by chuckie | | Don't waste your time...Toyotas are perfect..If DK didn't keep up the phony mantra he wouldn't get his checks.... |
Nothing I do is phony... and you missed where I said (above) nothing is perfect.
I send them checks... I WISH it was the other way around!!
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Ken Cooke
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Friday afternoon Toyota engineering
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Ken,
Sure, if you remove the wheel well paneling, then the reservoir is now in the wheel well. On your jeep if you remove the fire wall then your entire
engine is in the passenger compartment. That's a serious design flaw!
I owned a jeep Cherokee, and most of the electronics began breaking at 90,000 miles, including the washer pump. My Toyota 4Runner is at 139k miles
and never had a problem. Which would you rather own?
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easy choice !!
A Heep (of junk) or a nice TOY !! seems simple to most....
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