TOYOTA OWNERS! Never Make THIS Mistake When Buying Parts!

Dear Toyota Owners. I see this mistake take place every day at my shop when owners assume that original parts are not available or simply too expensive.

We have a 1997 Toyota T100 in the shop which is somewhat rare in my area because of rust with a clutch replacement job after the previous clutch was already replaced just over 1000 miles ago.

Why you might ask are we replacing the clutch again after it was replaced so shortly ago? Well the shop that replaced it assumed there were no original parts available and went with a racing clutch for a Toyota truck instead!

We redid the job using original part for an older truck which were readily available and showed up within a few days and with the exception of the flywheel actually cost less than the aftermarket replacements.

Always shop around for parts prices starting with the original part. Sometimes I am seeing that the original parts are the same price as good aftermarket, some times more and some times they're even less.

Be aware of this as you shop for parts for your Toyota and Lexus. And of course like always ask the shop that fixes your car which parts are they using. You should know this before agreeing to jobs!

TCCN Automotive Inc.
Toyota and Lexus Specialist Repair

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0:00 Intro
2:07 What We Are Doing To It
3:04 T100 Tour
4:32 The Mistake You Should Never Do
17:57 More T100 Goodness

[samlake]

The character of this man is so impressive. His expertise mixed with humility and work ethic is impossible to find in the mechanic world. A true gem of a human being.

[BK-]

I became an addict to your videos bro, the way you show and explain issues is deep and makes dummies understand the concept behind every situation. God bless you and keep up the great work.

[theracrchannel]

On the same note of buying Toyota parts for a T100, I found that the speedometer cable for my 1994 T100 3.0 V6 4x4 was discontinued online, but I took a chance and ordered one for a 3.4 V6 4x4 and it worked! The websites say it won’t fit, but I noticed that the end connections are the same and the length was the same (4WD and 2WD are different in lengths). So I just want to add, don’t always accept your fate when something says it won’t work, but instead use a little intuition and look at your issues objectively and you may find answers.

[moose]

Ahmed, you are the man - by putting the customer first. Thanks for a super valuable message.

[russpene]

I was the owner of a t100
The head gaskets went out at 130, 000 miles
There was a recall on this issue and Toyota did the repair free of charge gave me a rental car and apologized over and over again for the issue
I have been a loyal Toyota buyer now am on my 3rd tundra
I sold my 2000 tundra at 350, 000
My 2007 at 600’000
Now have have 2015 with 200, 000 mile
Thanks for you videos

[rightlanehog]

AMD, Toyota needs to bring back the T100!!! It is the 'right-sized', manual pickup that nobody makes anymore. Please make my T100 a single cab with an 8 foot bed and the slow but steady 2.7 engine. 😁As a bonus I also see a Pontiac Vibe 1:47 in the background. 🤩 I always hoped my Matrix-in-disguise would be the first one in your shop. One thing is for sure, if Pontiac had allowed Toyota to build all their cars, they would still be alive and kicking today😉

[donc]

T100 was such an underrated truck. Rust is a killer

[Joserocha-wmde]

Tools never made a mechanic, what makes a real mechanic it's your knowledge and honesty ..
You Mr CCN are a real top notch professional mechanic 👌👌

[theemekanix]

I have a 1989 Toyota pickup and most parts are still available. Love Toyota!

[lvking]

I am so glad to finally have a chance to come to your shop today. It was very nice to meet you in person. It is 150 miles drive for me, but it is well worth it. Folks, if you have a toyota or lexus, bring the car to Amd. His expertise and honesty on his trade is 100%. Will definitely see you again.

[CACressida]

All these T100s were bought up and turned into street sweepers. My uncle had an extended cab 5spd we called the burnout machine. Love these trucks.

[beexiong]

I love this truck. It wasn't too big, but big enough to pack 5 people in it. Underpowered but it was a workhorse, the 3.4 v6. Super reliable and looks great due to the high body clearance. When the extra cab came out in 1995.5, it was awesome to see one in person. Pretty rare truck because they had a 25% tariff and cost a lot compared to the domestics

[kerrylewis]

That T100 is a beauty. I'm happy to hear the owner wants it right.

[nknasi]

I'm in Chicago and just saw one of these on the road a few weeks ago. It was living a life hauling scrap metal but still out there working!

[Richie]

I owned a T-100 great truck, then my son got it and wrecked it. Now I have a 2013 Tundra, and love it.

[merrillschaps]

My friend was able to get OEM parts for his 1992 Camry which he's preserving. It only has 42, 000 miles on it.

[kennethburton]

I was a tech at a Toyota dealership back when the T100 first came out, I really liked them, thought they were great trucks. I had the opportunity to buy my brother-in-laws T100 that had 400, 000 miles on it but I turned it down because I just didn't need it. Thanks for to video.

[toyotaafe]

I have a 96 T100. Bought it in 2009 with 170k for $4000 from a Toyota Tech. Still drive it everyday at 297k mi. Never left me stranded. Drove it for 2 years delivering mail on the route. I love it's simplistic look and it drives smooth and comfy with great visibility. Always try to put OEM parts but it's getting hard to find for Toyota T100s. Only made them from 93-98. One of the most reliable vehicles in my opinion ever made. It's basically a 3rd gen 4runner with a bed.
I hope to take it to AMD one day even though I live in NC.

[kirstenspencer]

Sorry the customer had such poor wrenching by the previous shop. Not changing the pilot bearing while the transmission was out is pure lazyness. It only costs a few dollars and they do wear out...thanks for sharing your expertise

[djb]

I am willing to bet the previous “mechanic” was some kid who spends all of their spare time on forums. And now they think they are an expert. When it comes to Toyota it is hard to beat an OEM part. I feel for your customer man. Some kid takes him over the coals so sad. I’m glad you got them set right.