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Found puddle of oil while doing oil change

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by New4x4, Dec 10, 2023.

  1. Dec 10, 2023 at 5:35 PM
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    Taco_mikie

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    Looks like a blown head gasket to me. Dammmm
     
  2. Dec 10, 2023 at 5:40 PM
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    Junkhead

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    FWIW, I’ve had a 2007 ford ranger with 165k miles that ran like new. Replaced starter, 2 thermostat housings, AIC valve and TB. otherwise just maintenance. Not one frame rust treatment. Bought in 2011, sold 2018. Miss that truck dearly, wish I could’ve kept it…

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  3. Dec 10, 2023 at 5:45 PM
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    Junkhead

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    Haha funny thing. When I did flooring with a buddy and we had this ugly green 1990 Aerostar. That thing was indestructible! I was amazed haha. That 4.0 pushrod v6 just kept on going.
     
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  4. Dec 11, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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    Did you have the high-pressure fuel pump replaced previously?
    Why would the head gasket be above the exhaust downpipe heat shield? ;)
     
  5. Dec 11, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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    New4x4

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  6. Dec 11, 2023 at 12:23 PM
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    3JOH22A

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  7. Dec 11, 2023 at 8:59 PM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    Somewhere in the Mojave Desert...
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    “If your truck is now 6-7 years old, it’s time for it to start leaking”?? :blahblah: :crazy::facepalm::smack:
     
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  8. Dec 12, 2023 at 5:52 AM
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    BillyE

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    Might as well put a crack in the windshield too
     
  9. Dec 12, 2023 at 12:56 PM
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    New4x4

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    got word back, VACUUM BLOCK OFF PLATE SEAL. failed
    replacing the HIGH PRESSURE FUEL HARD LINE
     
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