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[SOLVED] Where's this oil leaking from?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by zest88, Aug 7, 2023.

  1. Aug 7, 2023 at 1:45 PM
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    zest88

    zest88 [OP] New Member

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    1999 2.4L manual "poverty edition" with 175k miles on her. She's been sitting in the car port for the past couple of weeks on the trickle charger just minding her own business. A couple days ago I noticed this stain and a liquid dripping in front of the front passenger wheel. Again, she hand't been driven in over a week.

    I took her for a drive today and the AC was barely pushing out any cool air. So naturally, I suspect this may be compressor oil/ worn gaskets / something in that arena.

    I returned home and placed some newspaper to catch the drip...and now it's a clear liquid? I don't ever recall condensation dripping this far forward.

    Your knowledge and opinions are appreciated and valued.

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  2. Aug 7, 2023 at 1:46 PM
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    aficianado

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    is that coming out from the airbox?
     
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  3. Aug 7, 2023 at 2:19 PM
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    zest88

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    Not the airbox, no.

    But I got down there with a better flashlight and 1) nearly had a heart attack as I noticed the leaking fluid was pink, then 2) calmed down as I realized my wiper fluid is also pink.
    I managed to really get in there and it looks like a slow wiper fluid drip. Still not sure where it's coming from, but I don't care bc it's wiper fluid.

    So I guess my AC issues are unrelated. Will further investigate the AC.
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  4. Aug 7, 2023 at 2:23 PM
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    knayrb

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    The picture doesn't show the source of the leak just the final resting place. I'm guessing it's close to the power steering pump.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2023 at 2:46 PM
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    zest88

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    I checked all around. My gloves were dry everywhere except that area where I took the pictures.

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  6. Aug 7, 2023 at 3:54 PM
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    Potomus Pete

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