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Drip at front of Truck

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Mahtso, Aug 13, 2023.

  1. Aug 13, 2023 at 9:54 AM
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    Mahtso

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    Have an intermittent drip at the front of my 2011 Tacoma. It looks like water but is greasy and slightly sticky. No smell either. Just had my differentials and transfer case serviced. Check out the pictures for reference. Anyone have a clue as to what this could be or am I being paranoid about AC moisture?

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  2. Aug 13, 2023 at 9:57 AM
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    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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    What side of the truck ?
    Kinda hard to tell from the 2nd pic.
    Maybe power steering ?
     
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  3. Aug 13, 2023 at 10:01 AM
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    If it’s water it’ll disappear when it dries. That’ll tell you if it’s not. Looks to me like a bit of oil possibly. I’d inspect around the engine, clean note all fluid levels and monitor.
     
  4. Aug 13, 2023 at 10:02 AM
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    If that is pink crust on the frame then it's a coolant leak

    Check the water pump weep hole
     
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    sorry middle.
     
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    So took another look and got some on my finger. It’s pink and just so happens my coolant is pink. Also looking a bit low since I just filled it.
     
  7. Aug 13, 2023 at 10:45 AM
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    Sounds like that’s the issue !
     
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    Thanks guys. I appreciate the replies. Gonna figure out where to go from here. Just gotta keep it topped off. Truck is at 202k.
     
  9. Aug 13, 2023 at 12:13 PM
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  10. Aug 13, 2023 at 12:38 PM
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    Good call!
     
  12. Aug 14, 2023 at 7:03 AM
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    Yeah probably water pump seal failing. It happens.

    (if it was an i4 I was also going to suggest the coolant bypass pipe - not an issue on the v6)
     
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  13. Aug 14, 2023 at 3:23 PM
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    Check your power steering reservoir my line rusted out last week and had fluid everywhere. $300 later its fixed. I have 137k on mine seems the average miles for them to rust out
     
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    I’ll definitely take a look at both those things. Thanks for the replies. This forum is awesome.
     
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