2006 Tacoma 1GR-FE Engine Swap

Yeah, I didn't use a de-greaser. I just power washed the oil off. But, there looks to be so much oil hitting the crankshaft that it's spitting all over the engine bay.

 

I haven't found a degreaser that works well at removing oil film aside from hosing things down with brake cleaner so it probably didn't get all that clean with one go.

 

Looks like you could use a new crank pulley….that was my issue….twice lol. OEM only

 

Do you mean Harmonic Balancer?

 

Macs 6210 has worked well for me. Let it sit 10 mins before washing it off.

 

I think I am gonna replace. This thing looks like it’s off a shipwreck!

 

Yes

 

Buy it from partsouq OEM

I tried 3 aftermarket and all failed

 

My mechanic friend still has my old one. Ima check it out.

 

You mean anchor? Lol

 

I had a rust pinhole in my steering rack, and all you could see is a cloud, because it was so fine and such high pressure. Not sure if this helps. but for SAFETY. NEVER use you hand to look for an oil leak, high pressure oil, on hydraulics of a machine or like for power steering; can be enough pressure to penetrate the skin, and if enters your bloodstream, it can kill.

Are there power steering hoses nearby that could be spraying at the front of the engine? Though, it seems the belt issue points to the main seal.

Wishing you safe practice, and good luck identifying the leak. there is nothing worse than replacing things; only to find that your problem is unchanged. Ask me how I know.

 

I found the source of my oil leak! Looks as though you won’t work correct. The serpentine belt rib tore off and became lodged behind the harmonic balancer.

 

damn thats some talent right there.... at least it was evident

 

One mystery solved, another is haunting me. There is coolant leaking right behind the engine. I have circled in red. Where could this be coming from? It’s pretty evident

 

If i remember correctly there is a manifild spanning the 2 heads to with coolant connections on it on the back of the engine above the bellhousing. only thing i can think of back there besides freeze plugs

 

I am pretty sure I found the source of the coolant leak. Is it just a gasket?

 

2 gaskets and an o-ring. replace the oring at front of coolant pipe as well. Looks like you may want to reseal the coolant temp sensor it looks a little suspect as well

 

Check your knock sensor harnessing below the pipe. Common spot for rodent nests and chewing. There's a good video on removal of that pipe. You have to cut one of the brackets and then rig up a couple hose clamps and a rubber spacer when reinstalling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwVcU7mkap4

 

Here is that part for reference. 2 holes on each triangle is a nut and the 3rd is a bolt. 10mm. Patience is key getting that off and on.

I had a leak here after HG replacement. There were clear scrapes on the surface so I cleaned as much as possible and added a small amount of RTV with the triangle gaskets. A few hundred mostly off-road miles in and it’s all good.

spray soapy water around the pipe looking at this and you can push it back to remove it. There are also 2 nuts holding the longer pipe in place between the heads. If you remove those the pipe has a small amount of room to move.

 

Thanks @dk_crew! I only picked up the tube gasket so, I'll need to pickup the triangles. Where you able to pull off the part from the rear without having to cut any brackets as shown in the video posted
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