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2017 Tacoma Timing chain cover Leak or PS pump leak?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by zitro05, Mar 4, 2021.

  1. Mar 4, 2021 at 2:18 AM
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    zitro05

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    bulalo

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    It’s warranty time regardless . Bring it in.
     
  3. Mar 4, 2021 at 4:11 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    A 17 is unlikely to be in warranty, unless an extended was bought.
     
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  4. Mar 4, 2021 at 4:14 AM
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    Isn’t it included in the powertrain warranty ?
     
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    PS pump front shaft seal or top hose o ring.
     
  6. Mar 4, 2021 at 4:23 AM
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    Skydvrr

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    Impossible to tell with one picture. Check both fluid levels.
     
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    I did say 'unlikely'.

    @ 4 yo, it would be easy to be beyond mileage limits. And the PS pump being covered is a coin toss. Do they consider it a major component? Dunno.

    Lets hope for his sake that if it's the cover leaking that he is still in warranty. And that the PS pump is covered if that's the issue.
     
  8. Mar 4, 2021 at 4:58 AM
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    its the timing cover. i had the same issue. powertrain warranty covers it.
     
  9. Mar 8, 2021 at 5:23 PM
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    Sadly it’s out of warranty,156000 miles. Already in the mechanic shop
     
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    damn
     
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