6500 miles and leaking

hi all just wanted to post this here and vent. i have a 07 tacoma d-cab pre runner with 6500 miles on it. it has sprung a leak at the rear trans seal where the driveshaft meets the trans. i started to notice a clunk in the rear a few days ago so i figure its related. needless to say ill have it at the dealers tomarrow morning. inclosed is a picture of the leak

 

I'm really sorry to hear that you have already had an issue with your Taco. I haven't heard any stories about this happening with anyone else. But at least this is popping up while still under warranty.

 

a clunk?? You meant you heard it so i notice it was leaking???
Man, there's no really anywhere that you can find out that is leaking unless really check under the truck!

 

Take it to the dealer, if there is a problem its theirs. Rear seals can easily be fixed. get it to the dealer , these things do happen. Let us know how it goes.

Jeff
o6,V6, 6spd, SR5, 4x4, brilliant red.

 

i mean if i hadnt heard the clunk i wouldnt have been looking under the truck.

 

That really sucks !, sorry to hear about this. I don't care what brand you drive be it a Toyota or a Maybach, there should be no problems at 6500 miles. As it was said earlier, take it to the dealer and have the warranty take care of this issue. Have the dealer give the truck a once-over to make sure all is well and although you have the right to be angry, don't be , you'll catch more fly's with sugar than vinegar ! If it's possible make a friend in the service dept. I brought in some donuts one day for the service crew & mechanics, not only did it make them feel good and appreciated, I benefited from it also, for the cost of a couple dozen donuts. I now get phone calls immediately when the service is done, follow up calls to see if the work done was done properly, and if there is anything else that they could do, and the truck gets washed when it's ready, that's pretty cool. Good luck-Drive on.

 

UPDATE !!... well after taking it to the dealer they determined that it was a warped seal. they replace it and its been fine..i also talked to the about performing TSB SU006-007

 

Yup, I was going to say that was just a seal. No big deal, as you've found out. Glad it worked out for you.

BTW, you have any pics of that Ford in your signature? I'd like to see them, if so.

 

Glad you got it fixed with a minimum of hassle. It sure did not sound like a common problem.

Nice to hear that someone has a nice old hotrod and I see your from Nevada, must be a fair amount of nice old rust free cars and trucks out there. Save those oldies.
Jeff
06,V6,SR5,6spd, Radiant Red, 4x4

 

yea i love old hot rods and sleds. there not many left here as most of your restorers and such cleaned them out years ago. you can find a few now and then.and i put a pic of my ford in my avatar.if you wnat more pm me your email and ill send a few to you.

 

Sorry to hear your misfortune...I have seen this problem posted on some other websites. I hope its not going to be a growing problem and I hope for your sake toyota will cover it for you!