07 Tundras

[mjk1967]

Good Sunday,

Would there be any reason to avoid a 07 Tundra, with the 5.7? Getting some mixed feedback. Other than the normal stuff (Air Injection pump), are there any big ticket items, that would show itself in the mid 100k range?

On another note, as has been noted many times, the market is just nuts. There is a 1st gen Tundra locally with 360k on it, and they are asking 7 grand. LOL.

 

[supton]

Its a Toyota, so rust… plus as a Tundra, mpg.

 

[drtyler]

Good Sunday,

Would there be any reason to avoid a 07 Tundra, with the 5.7? Getting some mixed feedback. Other than the normal stuff (Air Injection pump), are there any big ticket items, that would show itself in the mid 100k range?

On another note, as has been noted many times, the market is just nuts. There is a 1st gen Tundra locally with 360k on it, and they are asking 7 grand. LOL.

If the body checks out (rust) and it runs well, it should likely be ok. Even better if they have receipts from oil changes, tuneups, etc over the years, but the 5.7 is pretty durable.

1st gen prices are super nutty right now. The size was good, but the 2nd gen was really a better truck all around if the looks didn't bother you.

 

[dareo]

A used toyota truck is marketed like it is dipped in gold when it it is plated with rust alone.

 

[hemitruck]

What years had the frame rust issue ?

 

[skrypj]

There was an issue with coolant leaks in the valley under the manifold.

cam tower oil Leak is another issue

 

[The Critic]

And valve springs…though it is rare.

 

[mjk1967]

Appreciate the feedback......

There was an issue with coolant leaks in the valley under the manifold.

cam tower oil Leak is another issue


What is a ballpark on these 2 repairs, as well as what The Critic listed ?

Would those likely to have happened already, on a vehicle with 150k on it? Or is it hit/miss?

Thank you.

 

[The Critic]

Appreciate the feedback......

There was an issue with coolant leaks in the valley under the manifold.

cam tower oil Leak is another issue


What is a ballpark on these 2 repairs, as well as what The Critic listed ?

Would those likely to have happened already, on a vehicle with 150k on it? Or is it hit/miss?

Thank you.

Thousands lol

This is the shortened way of fixing the cam tower leak....not exactly kosher but it sometimes works:

 

[rodinator1234]

I just had a valley plate leak fixed on a 4.6L Lexus GX 460 very similar engine and expense. At a Toyota dealer here in MO it was 1197$.

 

[meep]

I had an 06. Sucker was bulletproof. Later 2 years of the first Gen were good, with the 5spd AT. Mine was a wonderful truck. The TRD suspension would beat you up pretty good on interstate drives, but it was still a good place to be.

 

[skrypj]

And valve springs…though it is rare.

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I was gunna mention this as I had run across threads on the Tundra forum, but wasn’t sure how common it really was.

 

[skrypj]

Appreciate the feedback......

There was an issue with coolant leaks in the valley under the manifold.

cam tower oil Leak is another issue


What is a ballpark on these 2 repairs, as well as what The Critic listed ?

Would those likely to have happened already, on a vehicle with 150k on it? Or is it hit/miss?

Thank you.

I think in both cases they are pretty labor intensive and so they are expensive to fix.

I really don’t know for sure. I have a GX with the 4.6L and it seems to pop up on ones with over 100k.

But since its a Toyota we just pretend it didn’t happen or blame the owner for not replacing the entire cooling system every 5 years as preventative maintenance

 

[mjk1967]

Thanks all, for the input....something to ponder going forward.

 

[clinebarger]

1UR-FE & 3UR-FE starter replacement can run upwards of $1,000. Probably more in areas where they salt the roads.....It's nestled behind the right exhaust manifold.