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!
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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

[@samlake778]

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.

[@rightlanehog3151]

👏👏👏👏

[@kalechristianson5207]

And a Man of faith that doesn't shove it down your throat. I respect that

[@klwthe3rd]

I would use him for my car but he's located so far away. i wish i had someone like him in my area of the country.

[@bygonebob]

A man of faith indeed! The fruits of the Holy Spirit shows in his demeanor, character and his voice. What a gem this man is!

[@cpchri1]

Also his respect for the engineering of these products shows he really knows what he's talking about too. Great observation and comment!

[@heshamh1629]

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.

[@pablorosado535]

Ahmed is the best car salesman: that is why they do not want him at most dealers because they are not good, and just want you to buy a new car every 5 to 8 years ....Maybe Toyota in Japan at their factory need someone like him, I would like to hear from him who at Toyota will say to him that the electronic waste gate of the turbos of the Toyota Seqouia and the orher models like the Tundra are a good idea...Ahmed could rename that video and call it " Why I bought the Lexus and not the Seqouia".... .and the position they selected for the turbos....as well, as electric door handles....and everything he knows by experience that is better to choose a different design. Maybe we will find, that BMW partnership with Toyota is more than they make the Supra for Toyota. Toyotas now look like he said " Germanize " they look like BMW's, meaning, it could take years to perfect all that electronics, and not to have a Toyota-BMW, or a Bring My Wallet Toyota ?.......like Scotty Kilmer says. Today more than ever, new customers and the old ones need the cars and vehicles to be more RELIABLE THAN EVER BEFORE NOT LIKE BMW 's ..... Is not enough for most people to reach 200,000 miles and that is it, most people would not be able to buy a new one no matter they believe they will be able or want to buy a new one after 5 to 8 years. 300,000,400,000, 500,000 miles and even more miles are what Toyotas are about...unlike many other brands.

[@LouieManza]

Same here. I'm becoming addicted to watching his videos much to the bemusement of my wife😂

[@moose354]

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

[@donc6781]

T100 was such an underrated truck. Rust is a killer

[@Joserocha-wm9de]

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 👌👌

[@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.

[@rightlanehog3151]

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😉

[@donaldwest8130]

I'd buy a Toyota T-100 5 speed in a heartbeat. Same with the pre Tacoma 1985- 86 era truck with a 22r engine. The problem is the profit margins on both those trucks is far less than the current Tundra and Tacoma.

[@Kiddro22]

Oh maybe that’s what the blur was about then.

[@ghoulbuster1]

That's just the HYLUX, but Toyota doesn't sell it on the USA

[@donaldwest8130]

@@ghoulbuster1 I saw a Toyota Hilux in Puerto Rico last weekend (Which is a USA territory) But you can't import them until they are 25 years old or older due to laws protecting USA dealers from competition. For a free country we have a lot of restrictive laws.

[@Kiddro22]

Oh that “bulletproof” pickup that’s proven to be like a armor car but reliable that the US won’t let in. Smh

[@kerrylewis2581]

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

[@kkp0422]

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

[@beexiong2995]

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

[@klwthe3rd]

Personally i love these T100 more than the Tundra. The Tundra has the big V8 and sucks gas like a pig. This vehicle is just as reliable and decent on gas. Also the interior is the old school Toyota style i just love.

[@flavellinator]

Yeah have that 3.4 in my 2002 Tacoma... Solid

[@jonny-mj5jl]

old is gold

[@russpene5620]

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

[@rightlanehog3151]

How much did you get for the 2007?

[@kennethburton9165]

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.

[@timking2822]

Crazy shop with previous clutch replacement.

[@kirstenspencer3630]

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

[@toyota4afe]

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.

[@merrillschaps2325]

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

[@volvo09]

Nice car! What a gem!

[@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.

[@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!

[@Richie5480]

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

[@robertbaetenpac]

Love this guy! "Not the end of the world", "life is good", and "Toyota in their infinite wisdom", Such wonderful quotes! I hope to share coffee and conversation with this man someday.

[@SteveB88]

Here in Florida, I see those old T100’s going down the freeway every so often about as clean as that one

[@HDHeroCam]

I wish I lived close so I could bring my Toyota for service at your shop.

[@riceburner4747]

Amen! Brother!👍

[@stevenw1005]

I learned about using genuine Toyota parts when I had my 1985 Toyota pick up, which I bought brand new. When it was time for its first tune up, I used aftermarket plugs and wires. It ran so bad immediately that I went down to the dealer to get the right parts. That’s also when I discovered that they were less money than the alternative. I have been using original equipment parts as much as possible on every Toyota I have owned since. Thank you for doing these videos and helping us staying informed as to what is best for our Toyotas.

[@zubearsaid]

I concur! Plenty of T100's available in California (I'm from the Bay area) with no rust and like super high miles (300K+ miles). Of course the clear coat is ruined but regardless, a very reliable truck!

[@rightlanehog3151]

They made millions of Tacomas in Fremont and plenty of Pontiac Vibes like the one seen at 1:47

[@2020Tundra]

I owned 2 brand new T100s. My 1993 was the same color as the one in this video. Then I bought a 1995 T100 extended cab in white. They were not fancy, but highly reliable. And since 1999, I’ve owned nothing but Tundras… a 2000 Limited 4x4, a 2007 CrewMax Limited 2wd and now a 2020 Platinum 4x4.

[@djb1634]

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.

[@margaretandedmorris5449]

I have a 1993 T-100 with 250,000 miles. It is a daily driver that I work out of. It is a great size truck for work. It was made in Japan. I don't know when Toyota moved production to the States. The only thing I don't like is the 3.0 engine, but it keep it going for 250K miles. Thanks for your work & work ethic.

[@Chucktinez]

I grew up in the 90s here in Los Angeles. All my family had t100s. These are bullet proof. Cross country trips etc. man these are the best.

[@JAY-gv4eq]

its too much bad that they DO NOT handle the salted slopped roads very well east of the Missouri river and to the north and east....

[@brianhind6149]

The reason people buy after market parts is because they are being "hosed" on factory parts. $750 for flywheel for a pickup truck ? At a little over one million miles I needed to replace the clutch in my 97 Dodge Ram 4X4 Club Cab. The whole job for every part in the clutch assembly EXCEPT the flywheel was $1200 out the door. I have put another five hundred thousand miles on the truck & the clutch works very well. When I buy parts to fix vehicles for other people, nobody wants to buy dealer parts at their insane prices. Thanks for your great videos. Some parts I buy from the dealers, most I don't

[@RandomGuy-qm3mg]

Even in Southern California where rust is rarely a problem that T100 is a rare truck. OEM parts are always the way to go with Toyota. Almost everything for my 1999 Land Cruiser is still available so why not go OEM? get good parts and "life is good" as our favorite mechanic would say

[@michelbrouillette490]

Those T100 were amazing : in 2WD versions the bed was pretty low, easy to access and combine that with the available 8' bed it became a very useful workhorse. The low bed is a feature that is sorely missing on modern trucks.

[@gregjohnson5846]

My son's first vehicle was a 97 T-100 like the one you reviewed. WE live in Michigan and flew down to Florida in 2004 to buy it at a Toyota Dealer in Naples and drive it back to Michigan. It was 7 years old and had 43,000 miles on it. It started life in Tennessee and then ended up in Florida. Was a V6, 5 speed, and was pretty well equipped. He was going to buy a Ford Ranger but luckily the T100 came up because he is a pretty big guy and the T was a better fit. There was a 25% tariff on those trucks in the 90's so they didn't sell many between the tariff and the size. They weren't quite full size and didn't have a V8 so between those issues and the tariff not many were sold. The original window sticker was in the truck and it stickered at over $30,000. However, when he bought in 2004 things had changed and they gained a cult following. He drove it until about 2010 and sold it. No rust, in great condition, with about 120k miles, the original clutch. The only strange issue he had was the clutch. When we drove it home the clutch let in very abruptly making it hard to start in 1st without stalling. A trip to the local Michigan Toyota dealer revealed that the bracket the clutch pedal worked was attached to (on the fire wall) was cracked! Seems like a strange part to fail. Once that was repaired there were no issues as long as he owned the truck.

[@robinbaldwin7608]

I saw several T100's in Florida, in used lots, 5 years ago, while shopping for a 2nd gen Tacoma. It was very tempting, but didn't want to bring one up north without having a garage. I did buy a 2007 2.7l 5spd 4×4, now 230k miles. I still don't have a garage, but am diligent about keeping frame and underside rustproofed. I hope/ plan to keep it a long time. I'm enjoying this channel, and insist on oem parts at the shop that does my maintenance.

[@davidwalker7383]

Hope you documented everything for this customer. They need to take those parts back to the shop that did that and get their money back. Now... As an engine machinist and engine builder, I highly recommend you let that customer know that the K&N stuff needs to go. (like ASAP) Installing a K&N filter (system) is hands down the worst thing you can do to any vehicle. They DO NOT filter the air to the appropriate micron level that the engine requires to stay clean (internally). K&N uses three layers of cheesecloth, a light duty meshing and red dyed mineral oil (to make it look cool) in their filter construction. That's it! P.S. Great content as always... You have a fantastic channel.

[@averyalexander2303]

Great tips as always! It's really odd how much cheaper parts are in Japan sometimes. About a year ago, I needed an oxygen sensor for my 05 Civic and wanted OEM, but it was over $600 from the dealer here in America but only about $200 in Japan for the exact same part number. My solution? I found a reputable Japanese eBay seller who ships to America and got a brand new OEM sensor in a sealed Honda box shipped to my door for just over $200 and the car has been running perfectly ever since. Why the sensor is 3X more expensive in America I have no idea, that's not the first time I've seen this.

[@averyalexander2303]

@@e.r.videography6209 Actually the Denso sensor for that car was almost $200, so I wouldn't have saved much. Wideband air/fuel ratio sensors are expensive no matter who you get it from. Denso made the OEM sensor, but that doesn't necessarily mean the OEM Denso is the same as the aftermarket Denso or made to the same standards. In this case the price difference was less than $20, so I just got the OEM so I didn't have to worry about it and I'm glad I did.

[@e.r.videography6209]

@@averyalexander2303 What model is your civic? DX,LX, HX,EX or Hybrid?

[@averyalexander2303]

@@e.r.videography6209 It's an 05 EX with the D17A2 engine and the part number for the OEM sensor is 36531-PLR-003 if you or anyone else wants to verify the absolutely insane price.

[@GuessWho2029]

Profit margins

[@averyalexander2303]

@@GuessWho2029 But who the heck is going to pay over $600 for an oxygen sensor or over $1000 for an alternator for a 20 year old economy car? And why would Honda charge over 3 times more for the exact same part here than in Japan? It makes no sense to me. When manufacturers charge such ridiculous prices no one would possibly buy it, it seems like they are screwing themselves. Unless their goal is to discourage people from fixing certain cars in certain countries or something so they buy a new one, but maybe pissing off potential customers with absolutely insane part pricing isn't the way to get someone to buy another car from them?

[@MichaelGolpe]

6:49 wow! I had forgotten about these! AMD does a great walk around on this!

[@DeltaMike7773]

I am the original owner of a 1998 Toyota T100 SR5,Black grey interior V6 stick shift, my first new truck, I was lucky because my truck was especial order from Japan. In 1998 it was no longer available on dealers only especial order from Japan. I Love my truck, it is not that fast but it gives me better gas mileage then any truck on the road today. My truck has 150.000 miles other then the oil changes, spark plugs I have just replaced valve cover gaskets and timing belt ones and the only thing that fail was the water Pump just because Toyota coolant if you don’t drive too much will damage the seals. I will keep my truck as long as I live. I COME FROM TOYOTA COUNTRY, Toyota one of the best trucks ever if not the Best. It’s difficult to buy parts but this Toyota deserve to be kept on the road.

[@ceem9924]

Even the heater core tip is amazing. Dude you are the best car KZbinr I can't wait to bring my vehicle to you. Will be making an appointment soon!

[@dougtexas9075]

I hope you continue informing us about Toyotas.

[@charliep5139]

I live in the southeast US and I still see these on the road, maybe once a month just cruising around. Usually loaded to the hilt and looking like off to do some construction. Trucks always look pretty good on the exterior!

[@biggeo4762]

Another quality job and video from AMD. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mark-zz9rt]

I love how professional you are. I wish we had honest and knowledgeable mechanics like you around my area.

[@ianwheat1577]

That is the best time not to many useless electronics and you can do a lot of repairs your self

[@andyroid5028]

*Exactly. Those days are GONE & sadly, are NOT coming back!* 😞😠

[@Kiddro22]

Everything was basic as can be.

[@02markcal]

I appreciate all the safety features that come with modern trucks, but not so much all the electronics.

[@johndesaavedra1040]

I ran into a situation where the keyless entry receiver failed on my 2006 Highlander. The dealer retail was a non-starter at $1000. After working through a couple of non-working used units on eBay, I found one locally at a U-Pick for $8. Truck works like new now. The OEM was beyond reach.

[@idiotbox8291]

What a great attitude! You sir are a true professional! God Bless You

[@rolandogalvez6322]

You're the best toyota tech I always watch and learn.

[@eurowerks1]

Another great video AMD ! As always helpful and informative ! learned about performance clutch plate !

[@jaybarrys8272]

Thank you brother for this information. I use your videos as reference. And thank you for keeping it simple, no background music, no lengthy intros. Business 🤜🤛

[@hdcsp3]

Mad respect. Love how treat your profession and your shop. Wish you were in Michigan. Guys like you are diamonds in the rough.

[@warrenkendrick8046]

Love the channel! FYI, I’m a manual machinist, and I’ve resurfaced many a flywheel. It’s a fairly easy job, and should only cost 1 hr labour.

[@williejansevanrensburg1219]

Huge respect to you Good Sir! A big thank you from South Africa!!

[@vazreab]

Love your work ethic! Great useful videos! Thanks for sharing.

[@69ChevyGarage]

I have a story about OEM part. I decided to tackle my wife's Honda Odyssey timing belt. Mistakenly, I purchased the belt off ebay. The package had Honda all over it as did the belt so it looked OEM. Then I could not get the belt on so I called my dealer and had the van towed half taken apart. They told me I had a counterfeit belt. The put a genuine belt on and finished the job I started and only charged me $400. Lesson learned. I love this man, he is Saint Mechanic.

[@soilmanted]

What they call a "clutch disk" I call a clutch friction disk. Clutch has 4 parts that wear, flywheel, pressure plate, friction disk and throwout bearing. And yes, the main seal for the engine is not expensive and you might want to replace it once you separate the transmission from the engine, and the seal becomes accessible.

[@fredyellowsnow7492]

I was quite surprised when I went to my Toyota dealer for a cambelt, water pump and tensioner. They were just as cheap as the aftermarket ones and OEM, so I had total faith in them.

[@storypunman]

ALWAYS use OEM parts. All that aftermarket stuff is not what the engineers designed. I stick to all Toyota stuff from a Toyota "Dealer" not from anywhere on-line. Save yourself the headache, walk into a dealer and get your stuff from their parts counter. Good video.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Agreed.

[@elobiretv]

True when things are cheap but I had to replace the AC condenser on my GT86 and Toyota wanted £500 just for the part and a reproduction was just £100 so I went with that. I expect a little markup but five times the price is crazy

[@CoreMaster111]

For the price of OEM parts I can buy a brand new car.

[@TarmanDan]

Love your channel! Keep up the great work!

[@guillermovarillas3516]

Great videos and advise. On one of your other videos I asked about the cost of a transmission for a 2010 sequoia

[@kristofferpence]

Man, I will always love your videos! Thank you, don’t ever stop haha. Makes me want to be a mechanic

[@mervwhitney7229]

Another informative video which is a pleasure to watch. More good advice. Thank you

[@nolancampbell6139]

I've been watching long before you got your shop. This is why, you are the best, don't ever change!

[@wolfeadventures]

That frame looks great for being in a rust area. Fluid Film it and you are good for another decade.

[@miguelmedrano962]

I am new to your channel and I have to say it is very informative. You are a natural in front of the camera. Wish there were more honest and knowledgeable mechanics like you. Keep up the good videos.

[@shawnsevering1480]

The car care nut guy is awesome! His videos are great an very informative!!! I have leaned things about Toyota’s I never knew .. Thankyou. CCNG

[@fleetwin1]

You are soooo right, everyone just asssssumes that OEM parts are a rip off

[@Dragunov127]

Love that you are featuring classic Toyotas. Do you have any customers that uses the Toyota T-engines?

[@gbraezey2616]

I continue to learn with you as an automotive mechanic

[@turkeyssr]

I saw the blur and assumed it was because you were being respectful of a customer's wishes. Great video!

[@02markcal]

I just assumed it was a beautiful woman in a bathing suit doing her monthly photo shoot at AMD's shop.

[@rickproulx6667]

That is one clean truck!! The gauges remind me of the 1994 2wd pickup my dad own.

[@a.p.3439]

Thanks for your great and informative videos. Your calm nature makes it easier to understand things and learn a lot. Thank you and keep it up! Greetings from Germany!

[@miggster324]

Wow, this is one of my favorite trucks ever. Love your videos. Recently subbed to your channel after binge watching so many of your videos for the past few days. Last year I bought my first Toyota, a 2022 Corolla Sedan SE 6MT. Absolutely adore it. God bless, and thank you for being genuine.

[@supers0nic77]

Hopefully you can do a video with 2nd gen mr2. Loved the 3rd gen one you made.

[@viciouz25]

I like your videos and how you explain to lay persons like me only owing a car without knowing much. God bless you

[@maddydog]

I wish you were closer to me because you would be my new Toyota mechanic for sure, it’s hard finding a mechanic you can trust these days, I love your videos

[@davidelizabeth4933]

The interior brings back memories of our 2nd gen (worst gen) 4Runner. That's awesome you were still able to get oem parts! Mystery car...🤔🤷🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️ ❤❤❤

[@donw3912]

A great video on a rig I rarely see here in the great Pacific Northwest. T100's were rare when they were new...and now even moreso. I do like the fact that Toyota supports their long since sold rigs...2+ decades which besides their reliability are the main reasons I still have my 99 with 265K+. I HOPE the trucks owner is able to recoup some of what he laid out to the last place he went. Thanks as always for great videos🙂

[@LouieManza]

I wish you had a shop near my home. Your integrity and professionalism is inspiring. Kudos from the Great State of Texas!👍

[@silverado5469]

Another great video. I really look forward to seeing your videos. I love Toyota. Thanks for sharing this with us. John in Ohio

[@ronolson2024]

Love your videos and how it keeps my attention. Having a happy customer is totally worth it. You don't have to screw the customer to make a buck. Just be honest and charge a fair price. Everybody's happy and you maintain your great reputation that I'm sure you have. You do have to make clear to your workers that you expect them to treat the customers the same way as you do.

[@manolocolon9176]

I always appreciate your knowledge and candidness, and since you are talking about clutch, I would like to hear about the operation of the clutch accumulator as found in the manual Tacomas. Also, your opinion around the trend of removing it and having a direct hydraulic connection between master and slave will be appreciated. Kudos for your channel and new shop, thanks!

[@curtgomes]

I bought my 1995 T100 SR5, 27 years ago, in California. It still looks brand new and not one speck of rust. It runs incredibly well. The truck has never let me down. Interesting you point out the heater core valve! Mine, after so many years, was very slightly leaking. I got a replacement and the installation took about 10 minutes. As you say, "Life is good". I will never get rid of my truck...... regular maintenance has been the key to great performance. Thank You

[@Floateritos]

How’s the gas

[@curtgomes]

@@Floateritos Gas mileage is not good by today's standards. Does about 22mpg on the road.

[@justincostello2404]

Love your passion for the Toyotas and always showing the benefits of using OEM parts, Toyota dealer employed for 24 years. Parts Manager for 20 of those years..keep up the great content. Even though I work with them everyday I still enjoy these videos. T100 was nice, had a 95 MTM SR5 also.

[@cbijames7]

Great video thank you for the honesty to customers

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Great looking old truck with a manual trans, 4WD, and it's RED! My 06 Nissan is the same. Great that Toyota still has clutch parts for this vehicle. Thank you for this video.

[@chrisczarnik3439]

Your videos and knowledge are absolutely outstanding. From Australia.

[@markgummo9624]

Good job on the tech videos! A tip to remove the clutch-pressure plate dowel pins in the flywheel is to drill a small hole on the backside of the flywheel and drive the dowel pins out with a punch.

[@Cwayne1989]

Dude, This is what all mechanics should strive to be like. You truly are an amazing person AMD, I only wish you were closer to my area.

[@latu8923]

Thank you again sir, for a very informative video-lots of good information. I want you to know that I really appreciate you for sharing these videos.

[@howebrad4601]

I wish there was a shop like his for older hondas! He seems super trustworthy and will do the job right

[@Jlb-fz7nl]

I’m now watching this and I completely understand how he feels about how the owner got treated. I actually used that kind of clutch on my old Toyota Corolla and when I pulled the transmission I found out that the racing clutch disc like the one in the video had ground away the metal from a lightweight hks flywheel

[@aldomassa7473]

Awesome as always, Toyota parts equals Toyota happy …. So true. I agree it looks like a Taco underneath. Thanks and God Bless. 😊

[@paulodisano502]

Excellent video, my friend. Very informative. Cheers.🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@garycorrick]

I so enjoy watching your videos. I have learned so much. May the Lord bless you!

[@kellyquezada3908]

9-11-01 I was living in lower Manhattan and I owned this same vehicle, year, color, 5sp.. Brings back bitter sweet memories

[@steverichdrummr]

Man, AMD is such a gem. His thinking is so spot on and unusual in today's world. I aspire to be like him honestly. I guess I've always been a car care nut also. ( My newest car is a 1983, still running)

[@markreynolds3850]

Great video with history of T 100 truck.

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you so much for posting this. I will check for OEM parts in the future (although I no longer own a Toyota.) I think you are quite correct.

[@oldmanfromoc7684]

Wow the cleanest T100 I've ever seen, most are very used and beat up! l would love to own it! Love your videos!

[@moed9874]

Absolutely respect how you put the customer first. Would you be able to cover how and where you source the parts from like for example the parts from Japan? thank you

[@stonewalled9696]

Quality Video, quality information, quality shop. I would trust this shop with my babies.

[@frank23103]

Love this channel Best mechanic and content around.