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2002 Toyota Tacoma Oil Leak Back of the engine ??

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Tomato1981, Jul 7, 2025 at 6:10 PM.

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Anyone know what causing the leak here on the back of the engine? Is it the valve cover gasket? It seems to be mainly on the back.

thanks

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More than lilkey the camshaft half moon seal

Should be a link to Tims tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5fAXAuGozI

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Yup, either a half moon or the rear cam cap. Probably best to just do a complete valve cover gasket job as outlined in the video above

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I agree with other members it’s time for complete valve cover gasket replacement.

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