TSB's for '93 pickup

firedog1 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-10-2006, 05:46 AM

Hello All,

I just bought a 1993 extra cab with 47,000 miles on it. It is the 3.0 V-6. Where can I find TSB's for this truck. I tried AllData, but there is a fee to view these. Also, what problems should I anticipate? I would like to address them before they become a major problem. I've heard that there is a possible head gasket problem with this motor. If so, do the dealers fix these without any hassles?

Thanks,

Jeff

dsrtrcr01 · #2 (**permalink**) 01-10-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by firedog1

Hello All,

I just bought a 1993 extra cab with 47,000 miles on it. It is the 3.0 V-6. Where can I find TSB's for this truck. I tried AllData, but there is a fee to view these. Also, what problems should I anticipate? I would like to address them before they become a major problem. I've heard that there is a possible head gasket problem with this motor. If so, do the dealers fix these without any hassles?

Thanks,

Jeff

the 3 liter has head gasket problems. The new head gaskets helped that but they go out some times so keep an eye on it. I believe there is away to see if the new ones were put on by the dealership. Also those power steering pumps leak often so watch that. They can be resealed.

Xfercase · #3 (**permalink**) 01-10-2006, 04:11 PM

Yea the head gasket problem was really the biggest problem with the 93's or so(89-95). However there is a new TSB issued in September I believe, for the steering relay rod. I got my notice a couple weeks ago. They will replace it free of charge. You should have the Head gasket replaced when its there before it goes as it can warp the heads if it blows and overheats. With such low mileage on your truck I doubt it blew and was fixed yet. I've had a few trucks now with the 3.0 V6 and it seems the original head gasket although defective lasts close to 100K miles. Anyway enjoy the truck. Other than those couple issues that are fixed for free they are extremely tough and reliable. The only gripe I have is the gas mileage has never been great for the 150HP engine. But I've always had the Off road package(31"tires) with the 4:10 gears so thats probably why?

Shite2k · #4 (**permalink**) 01-11-2006, 02:01 AM

Man there sure seem to be a lot of 93 pickup owners on this board!!

I have a 93 xtra cab 4x4 pickup with the 3.0 V6 with 165,000 + miles and it's in great shape.

You should call a dealership and tell them you want to check if your truck needs any recall work done. If you give them your VIN they will look it up for you.

I strongly suggest that you switch to Synthetic Oil (I run Mobil one 10w30 synthetic) on your truck on top of making sure that your cooling system is in top shape. This means maybe replacing (potentially) your water pump, making sure your coolant is topped up, and your thermostat and rad, and all the hoses are in good shape. By switching to synthetic (yes it is more expensive but synthetic oil runs a little cooler, and it lubricates better which will give you a very mild horsepower increase and a very mild gas mileage increase) and making sure your cooling system is in top shape will prolong the life of your engine and really help ensure you don't have any issues with overheating which could cause premature head warpage which could cause the head gasket to blow. Contrary to popular belief, the 3.0 V6, although a little gutless albeit descently torquey (it was Toyota's first V6 though), will go forever and is everybit as reliable as the famed 22RE (and it has more moving parts than the 22RE!). Just again make sure your cooling system is in top shape and you are on top of regular maintenance. 47,000 miles? Your truck hasn't even been broken in yet!!

Hope you enjoy your truck, I love mine!

HOGWILD · #5 (**permalink**) 07-05-2006, 09:21 PM

1993 pick-up dlx snug-top camper , i picked it up when it had 125K miles so i did not do synthetic oil in the motor but did do all synthetic in the running gear and ya only need to do it once unless ya use it for floating excursions!! still ticking at 235K miles now and still using high mileage oil and change it every 3 to 4K miles had to go to 10-40 w oil cause oil pressure was almost low with 10-30 w but psi is good with 10-40 and runs like a champ!! power steering is leaking a tad but have ya priced a rebuilt pump!! big bucks near 300.00 just for pump!!