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2006 Tacoma Suspected Power Steering Return Line

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by TacomaReady, Nov 2, 2020.

  1. Nov 2, 2020 at 3:46 PM
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    TacomaReady

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    Hi all,
    So i have recently been digging around through forums and has bee hard to pin point something of an exact case of mine. I have noticed some small leaking under the truck and suspect it to be the power steering. When i checked the reservoir it is below the max fix line but still above the minimum amount. I have attached a few pictures that i hope someone will be able to give me advice if it is indeed just coming from this hose. If so is this a very difficult repair to do on my own. I am mechanically inclined and have done quiet a bit of work on my past car. I have recently just purchased the truck has 177,000 km. Oil change was done about 2000 km ago.

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  2. Nov 2, 2020 at 3:52 PM
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    Check the oil level in the truck. If ps reservoir is full, then it most likely isn't that.
    06's did have head gasket issues.
     
  3. Nov 2, 2020 at 4:22 PM
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    Oil level is good checked it this morning. PS is closer to minimum fill line and appears to be wet at the bottom of the return line. As per the picture.
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2020 at 4:24 PM
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    Could just be the hose clamp needs tightening or the hose and clamps replaced and.
    Min fill is fine when its cold... after the engine gets warm... it should be at the max fill.
     
  5. Nov 2, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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    I'd be more worried about this than a little oil leak.

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  6. Nov 2, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    Frame was checked by Toyota all was good just concerned about the leak.
     
  7. Nov 3, 2020 at 8:43 AM
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    Larzzzz

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    Aux back up lights, Bed lights, Re-located trailer plug, Good dooby, a.k.a. jumper cable mod, Heated seats, back up camera,
    There is a known minor leak at the timing chain cover near the ps pump. Oil flowing down back to the pan. Some black rtv will take care of it.

    As for that motor mount @Muddinfun pointed out... It doesn't look too healthy from the pic. Whether toyota looked at the frame or not; you're SOL on getting a new frame now.
     
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  8. Nov 3, 2020 at 10:28 AM
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    Yeah i believe they only honor 12 years old. So my 2006 wouldnt qualify anymore. Thanks for the tips i will tighten the clamps tonight. As for the rust on motor mounts is there anything i can do to protect them from further rust corrosion.
     

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