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Does this look like timing cover oil leak..?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by vpcustoms, Jul 6, 2022.

  1. Jul 6, 2022 at 5:54 PM
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    vpcustoms

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    Notice a spot of oil on my driveway. Looked underneath and noticed some oily residue on the front of the engine towards the passenger side. Does this look like it’s the timing cover oil leak?
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  2. Jul 7, 2022 at 3:52 AM
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    Greg-tacoma

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    There is a link starting April 3 2017 .. maybe you purchased the extended warranty and can get this fixed for “free” it looks like a common problem.
     
  3. Jul 7, 2022 at 5:10 AM
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    Unfortunately I do not have the extended warranty. What do you mean a link…?
     
  4. Jul 7, 2022 at 5:13 AM
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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Is this on the '06 in your profile?
     
  5. Jul 7, 2022 at 5:15 AM
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    No it’s on a 2017
     
  6. Jul 7, 2022 at 5:18 AM
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    might be time to update that part of your profile.
     
  7. Jul 7, 2022 at 5:25 AM
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    Any chance this turns in to a recall? Seems like a lot of folks are having this issue…
     
  8. Jul 7, 2022 at 5:30 AM
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    Prevelant in the 16-17 year models i think after those years its less common. With Toyota being less willing to fix thing on their dime i wouldnt count on it becoming a recall.
     
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  9. Jul 7, 2022 at 5:34 AM
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    That sucks….
     
  10. Jul 7, 2022 at 5:45 AM
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    I think the only time that will happen if a class action suit is instituted. It could take years.
     
  11. Jul 7, 2022 at 6:21 AM
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    Recalls are almost always safety issue based, so very unlikely.

    Clean the area well, monitor your oil level, drive on.
     
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  12. Jul 7, 2022 at 6:44 AM
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    Looks like a PS pump leak to me.
     

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