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    <title>Maintenance/Repair</title>
    <description>Maintenance/Repair</description>
    <pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>134a freon capacity 92' truck</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2016 10:36:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/134a-freon-capacity-92-truck.22343/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (7beast)</author>
      <dc:creator>7beast</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey fellas my truck a 92 pick up 2wd single cab has already been converted to 134a and a/c was working good but due to a slight fender bender I recently had to replace the a/c condenser. Now my question is how many ounces of 134a goes into the system? Thanks fellas]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>For a ball bearing type trans input shaft (e.g. L43): Choices in bearing specs</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2016 20:54:42 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/for-a-ball-bearing-type-trans-input-shaft-e-g-l43-choices-in-bearing-specs.21976/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (DAW)</author>
      <dc:creator>DAW</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Regarding radial clearance greater than normal, under what circumstances would that be good or needed; and when is it best to use the lower clearance?<br />
<br />
I searched and found this:<br />
<a href="http://bearings-catalog.ntnamericas.com/results/ball-bearing" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://bearings-catalog.ntnamericas.com/results/ball-bearing</a><br />
and this re clearance and preload:<br />
<a href="http://www.ntnamericas.com/en/product-support-and-training/frequently-asked-questions#b7" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.ntnamericas.com/en/product-support-and-training/frequently-asked-questions#b7</a><br />
<br />
Compare:...<br />
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<a href="https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/for-a-ball-bearing-type-trans-input-shaft-e-g-l43-choices-in-bearing-specs.21976/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">For a ball bearing type trans input shaft (e.g. L43): Choices in bearing specs</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Rear wheel bearing help</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2015 22:57:10 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/rear-wheel-bearing-help.18102/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (blake12345)</author>
      <dc:creator>blake12345</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey don&#039;t know if this is the right place to post this but anyway.<br />
I replaced the left rear wheel bearing and seals on my 12/83 hilux a week ago. Since then I&#039;ve done about 20km and after jacking up the rear to replace the shackle bushes I&#039;ve noticed the wheel has movement again. <br />
Any suggestions on why it&#039;s got movement again?<br />
Cheers<br />
Blake]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>-Sending Unit Repair--75/78</title>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2013 21:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/sending-unit-repair-75-78.18088/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Mr. Toyota)</author>
      <dc:creator>Mr. Toyota</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello All,<br />
<br />
After spending some time trying to repair my sending unit, I decided that re- wrapping it was a horrible idea! So it was off to the yard in search of a working &#039;78 sending unit, After finding only one truck with no fuel tank I looked around and found no replacement anywhere as a single unit....<br />
At this point it was back to square one I decided to rethink things and looked at a 79-85 sending unit and noticed it was the exact same rheostat on a separate hatch, It was off to the...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/sending-unit-repair-75-78.18088/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">-Sending Unit Repair--75/78</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>im gonna burn this damn truck...</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2013 04:54:53 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/im-gonna-burn-this-damn-truck.16872/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (Uranium235)</author>
      <dc:creator>Uranium235</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I bought it with badly grooved rotors. They squealed so loud, I was afraid God was gonna come to earth and tell me to keep the noise down...<br />
<br />
 So I pulls the wheels off and get to lookin, and see she&#039;s got new pads on her. Meaning the previous owner didnt do rotors. No biggie. Ordered rotors and pads, went ahead and put them on, and now the squealing is worse. I am beginning to think the only answer is fire, and copious amounts of it.<br />
<br />
I didnt use &quot; the lube &quot; when I put the new pads and...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/im-gonna-burn-this-damn-truck.16872/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">im gonna burn this damn truck...</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>fuel pump leaks gas</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:24:51 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/fuel-pump-leaks-gas.15601/</link>
      <guid>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/fuel-pump-leaks-gas.15601/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (jlousen)</author>
      <dc:creator>jlousen</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi all,<br />
<br />
 I have a toy 1987 standard pickup truck 20R the other day gas started leaking out from under the hood. I popped open the hood and found that the gas was coming from under the fuel pump where there was 2 screw holes one in the front part of the pump the other towards the rear. This is the hole that the gas was leaking out of Please advise. <br />
<br />
Regards,<br />
<br />
John L]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>right rear bearing replacement</title>
      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:29:40 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/right-rear-bearing-replacement.15819/</link>
      <guid>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/right-rear-bearing-replacement.15819/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (jdh1960)</author>
      <dc:creator>jdh1960</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I replaced the right rear bearing and that went just fine.  Can not get the breaks   bled to my satisfaction.  been trying and trying.  Only had the 1 break line opened.  Have bled all 4 and the LSPV.  <br />
Please advise.  <img src="images/smilies/custom/verdict_in.gif" class="mceSmilie" alt=":verdict_in:" title="Verdict In    :verdict_in:" />]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>John</title>
      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:42:16 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/john.13128/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (native56)</author>
      <dc:creator>native56</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I am having an over heating problem with my 1980 2 wheel drive long bed , I removed the thermostat and now I just bought a new water pump  20R Has anyone had this problem ????]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>A/C R12 to R134a retro fit 84 toyota p/u</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jul 2012 01:53:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/a-c-r12-to-r134a-retro-fit-84-toyota-p-u.13511/</link>
      <guid>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/a-c-r12-to-r134a-retro-fit-84-toyota-p-u.13511/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (craigdbl)</author>
      <dc:creator>craigdbl</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiGfabzrS3MJust" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiGfabzrS3MJust</a> adding to the tech section for anyone that plans on doing this.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>oil pan removal and replace gasket 84 Toyota p/u</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:19:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/oil-pan-removal-and-replace-gasket-84-toyota-p-u.13504/</link>
      <guid>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/oil-pan-removal-and-replace-gasket-84-toyota-p-u.13504/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (craigdbl)</author>
      <dc:creator>craigdbl</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acmAxPYtWPQ" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">oil pan removal gasket replaced 84 Toyota pu - YouTube</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What could this noise be coming from?</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:26:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/what-could-this-noise-be-coming-from.12822/</link>
      <guid>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/what-could-this-noise-be-coming-from.12822/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Bob671)</author>
      <dc:creator>Bob671</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sup guys just wanted to check what you guys think.  My truck is making this irritating noise, sounds like rubbing styrofoam together best way to describe the sound. Coming somewhere near the trans somewhere from the center portion of my truck.  It makes it on take off, strong from 1st and 2nd and then kinda fades out.   Was thinking maybe  bad throw out bearing?  Any help or suggestions  Thanks]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fuel Tank Restoration - Removal</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 10:08:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/fuel-tank-restoration-removal.5415/</link>
      <guid>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/fuel-tank-restoration-removal.5415/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (toy_boy)</author>
      <dc:creator>toy_boy</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[NOTE:  Removal of the fuel cell will vary from generation to generation.  But the restoration options (part II and III) of this write up will apply to all.  <br />
<br />
This was off of a 1972.5 (RN20).  There wasn&#039;t much detailed information on-line on how to actually remove my tank, especially without removing the bed, so I had to wing it.<br />
<br />
At this point, I&#039;m assuming you&#039;ve already disconnected your battery and drained your fuel tank!...<br />
<br />
<a href="https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/fuel-tank-restoration-removal.5415/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Fuel Tank Restoration - Removal</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>install bags what ever</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 02:55:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/install-bags-what-ever.11533/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (craigdbl)</author>
      <dc:creator>craigdbl</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[I met a neighbor recently and found out he installs bags-- full kit frt./back/side/side for $2000. is that a good price? He also does any thing to do with autos/trucks. he&#039;s off the 405/110 frwy in Torrance 90501. I&#039;ll get his number soon.  he&#039;s so close I did&#039;nt think of getting it.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Front Rotor Size 89 pickup extended cab</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:52:33 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/front-rotor-size-89-pickup-extended-cab.10419/</link>
      <guid>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/front-rotor-size-89-pickup-extended-cab.10419/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (jlvetor123)</author>
      <dc:creator>jlvetor123</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A few years ago I replaced the front rotors on my Toyota and experienced some scary moments during wet road condition when I got on the brake pedal even a little more then usual and the front brakes would lock up. In over 100K miles I had never had this happen unless I really got on the pedal fast and hard.<br />
<br />
 I had them checked out at the local Sears store and was told they were the wrong diameter. Since then I have tried to find out what the correct diameter is for my truck. When I look...<br />
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<a href="https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/front-rotor-size-89-pickup-extended-cab.10419/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Front Rotor Size 89 pickup extended cab</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>gas tank?!!</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/gas-tank.10413/</link>
      <guid>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/gas-tank.10413/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Dogboy151)</author>
      <dc:creator>Dogboy151</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[i need a fuel tank  for a 1978 Toyota short bed truck. can anyone help please!!<img src="images/smilies/custom/brickknock.gif" class="mceSmilie" alt=":brickknock:" title="Brickknock    :brickknock:" />]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Maintenance and Repair Books:  Haynes and Chilton Manuals</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 23:02:35 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/maintenance-and-repair-books-haynes-and-chilton-manuals.1723/</link>
      <guid>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/maintenance-and-repair-books-haynes-and-chilton-manuals.1723/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (Jeff)</author>
      <dc:creator>Jeff</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for a good reference book to use while working on your truck?  Below are some great ones from Haynes and Chilton.<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0856965162?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=customtacos-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0856965162" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">

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<b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0856965162?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=customtacos-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=0856965162" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Haynes Repair Manual - 1969-1978 Toyota Pickups</a>...</b><br />
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<a href="https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/maintenance-and-repair-books-haynes-and-chilton-manuals.1723/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">Maintenance and Repair Books:  Haynes and Chilton Manuals</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Factory Service Manual scans</title>
      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/factory-service-manual-scans.2752/</link>
      <guid>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/factory-service-manual-scans.2752/</guid>
      <author>invalid@example.com (HaNd_SoLo)</author>
      <dc:creator>HaNd_SoLo</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/index.html" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/index.html</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>brake fluid?</title>
      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:55:08 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/brake-fluid.8657/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (CHOPER211)</author>
      <dc:creator>CHOPER211</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[hi i have a 92 toyota pickup and im wondering were do i put the brake fluid theres 2 places wich look similar. the master cylinder im assuming is the one with the big black round thing then to the side below its anoter smaller one that says use only dot 3 brake fluid so im not sure if they both are for the brake or if one is for the clutch....its a silly question i know but can sumone help asap.thnx]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>helpful website</title>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:07:13 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://toyotaminis.com/forum/threads/helpful-website.1948/</link>
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      <author>invalid@example.com (burnzya)</author>
      <dc:creator>burnzya</dc:creator>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[i stumbled across this website looking for info on 2jz wiring. if you go to the technical articles section there is lots of good yota info!<br />
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<a href="http://www.autoshop101.com/" target="_blank" class="externalLink" rel="nofollow">http://www.autoshop101.com/</a>]]></content:encoded>
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