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Engine or power steering leak

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by currierstaco, Feb 28, 2016.

  1. Feb 28, 2016 at 3:19 PM
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    currierstaco

    currierstaco [OP] Active Member

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    spyder headlights, hids all around, painted bug deflector and window gaurds, 20s and terra grapplers, ready lift kit front, add a leaf rear, led tails and third, billet grille top and bottom, 2 polk audio mm1240dvc subs behind rear seat, hifonics 1000.1 amp, jvc deck, power acoustics 5 farad capacitor.
    Ive got an 05 v6 double cab 4x4. A little while ago i noticed what appeared to be a power steering leak but upon further investigation today i noticed this random bolt on the side of the head that it looks like where the fluid is actually coming from. It doesnt smell like oil or power steering fluid (atf). I have no clue what this bolt is for or if thats actually where the fluid is coming from. Anyone else experience this? Any help would be awesome before itear the power steering pump apart.

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  2. Feb 28, 2016 at 3:36 PM
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    Blacktaco2042

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    the pics hard to tell. but with the top of the p/s pump being wet i would have to say its the timing cover. its common in the 05-07 tacomas
     
  3. Feb 28, 2016 at 4:19 PM
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    currierstaco

    currierstaco [OP] Active Member

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    05 sport pkg 3in lift on 20s and terra grappl
    spyder headlights, hids all around, painted bug deflector and window gaurds, 20s and terra grapplers, ready lift kit front, add a leaf rear, led tails and third, billet grille top and bottom, 2 polk audio mm1240dvc subs behind rear seat, hifonics 1000.1 amp, jvc deck, power acoustics 5 farad capacitor.
    Yea ive been reading over the chilton and it doesnt seem too bad but then again it never does. Lol. Im not gonna need to remove the heads or anything to reseal the timing cover?
     
  4. Feb 29, 2016 at 6:55 AM
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    cj13058

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    2024 Tacoma TRD Off Road Premium iForceMax Bronze Oxide - AluCab Contour canopy 2005 Tacoma TRD Off Road DCSB Radiant Red - ARB 3'' lift, ARE canopy, 265/75/16 All Terrain KO2, after market stereo, ECGS differential bushing, ARB Deluxe front Bumper, Warn M8000 winch, custom winch control box install, FrontRunner Slimline canopy rack,
    Timing cover leak. Welcome to the club. Yours looks worse than mine though. I've been tossing it around in my head if this is something I even want to attempt on my own.
     

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