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Timing cover issue?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by foreverdown91, Sep 21, 2017.

  1. Sep 21, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    foreverdown91

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    Ok, I'm losing coolant. Originally I thought it was coming from the overflow release on the underside of my resivoir but I was wrong. I've eliminated a blown head gasket. No coolant in the oil or smoke from my tail pipe. This trucks never over heated. I looked under the truck and saw absolutely no leaks. What I did see is fresh oil slow running down from the center of my engine. It looks like it could be potentially coming from my timing case. I have power issues between 45-50mph on incline, losing coolant, and very slowly losing oil. Not even enough oil to cause a drip on the ground. Trying to be proactive and diagnose this issue. She is 6,000 away from 400,000 miles. I've babied her this whole way. Hoping someone has some input.

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  2. Sep 21, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    TheCookieMonster

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    its very hard to tell where the oil is coming from in the picture but its important to find out for a proper diagnosis. I would think taking it to a mechanic would be a good first step to finding out whats going on
     
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  3. Sep 21, 2017 at 9:22 PM
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    Jimmyh

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    Your oil leak is more than likely the well known timing cover leak where the AC Compressor bracket contacts the cover.

    For the coolant check the weep hole under the bottom of the water pump.

     
  4. Sep 22, 2017 at 3:12 AM
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    80schild

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    Yup, my water pump was leaking. It was evaporating as fast as it leaked so I never did see a drip.
     

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