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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by hudhawk, Feb 14, 2012.

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  1. Feb 16, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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    I see I looked them up. They are fairly pricy.
     
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  2. Feb 16, 2015 at 4:32 PM
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    how much? got the pulley and seal and installed for about $360.00
     
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  3. Feb 16, 2015 at 4:51 PM
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    Just a quick search I keep seeing $100
     
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  4. Feb 16, 2015 at 6:16 PM
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    sounds good to me.
     
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  5. Feb 16, 2015 at 6:42 PM
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    How much oil are you losing? Like a quart a day, or a quart every six months?
     
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  6. Feb 16, 2015 at 6:52 PM
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    My former 2004 4Runner (4.0L) had a small leak at the crankshaft seal. At the time there was a TSB out concerning issues with the crankshaft finish. Of course my VIN was not part of the group listed. The leak was minor so I just monitored it until I sold it for the 2011 we have now. I cleaned the area with de-greaser at every oil change so that I could monitor the leakage rate. I told the new owner to keep an eye on it just in case. The leak did not change much during the time I owned it.

    Hope you find the problem and it's easy to correct.
     
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  7. Feb 17, 2015 at 4:26 AM
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    Couldn't tell you it's only been leaking for about a month. K removed the serpentine belt on January 1st snd it started after that some time.
     
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  8. Feb 17, 2015 at 4:27 AM
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    I feel mine is a pretty substantial leak. All in the passenger wheel well and steering components.
     
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  9. Feb 17, 2015 at 4:33 AM
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    Keep the oil topped off until you can get it fixed.
     
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  10. Feb 17, 2015 at 4:36 AM
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    For me, I only use a dealer shop for warranty work or recalls.
     
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  11. Feb 17, 2015 at 6:58 PM
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    My leak would work its way down to the oil pan area and slightly past it over time. The off the shelf "purple power" cleaner does a fairly good job of cleaning the areas if you let it sit for a few minutes. With the engine slightly warm, it should remove the oil build up and help you see the origin of the leak at least. Good luck...
     
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  12. Feb 17, 2015 at 7:17 PM
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    Thanks. I havent even tried to clean it yet. Ive been checking it every cou[ple of days.
     
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