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2RZFE huge coolant leak

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by rreyn4923, Jul 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM.

  1. Jul 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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    rreyn4923

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    Hey TW. Can anyone help identify this part? I was driving home when I noticed my temp gauge creeping up. Tried turning up the heat, nothing. Coolant was still spewing and leaking when I reached my driveway. Truck's a 98 Xtracab with a ~15K mi. rebuilt engine. If anyone's experienced this, how difficult is this to repair?

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  2. Jul 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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    And good luck finding a gasket......may have to use RTV

    I would go to ourisman and enter your vin to find exactly what will fit

    Ourisman Toyota of Richmond - Location, Deals and Inventory

    or maybe call Yota1 before ordering anything



    Some of my crzy asss relatives might try to JB Weld the old one back together

    ......but considering how important.......I wouldnt risk it....
    heat, water, and pressure is a bad combination.....

    1st gen 4 bangers can not be driven hot at all......must turn off immediately
     
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