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Is this a transfer case leak? gear oil?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Poseph, May 7, 2024.

  1. May 7, 2024 at 8:21 PM
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    Poseph

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    Wondering if this is a leak of the transfer case? Could it be the front or rear outputs or maybe the transfer case seal itself? IMG_2080.jpg IMG_2081.jpg IMG_2080.jpg IMG_2081.jpg IMG_2080.jpg IMG_2081.jpg IMG_2086.jpg IMG_2084.jpg IMG_2081.jpg IMG_2080.jpg
     
  2. May 7, 2024 at 8:25 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    What leak? The ground looks completely clean.
     
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    TnShooter

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    Hard to tell where it is originating from.
    Almost looks like it is leaking from the front and down towards the back.
     
  4. May 7, 2024 at 9:29 PM
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    ChevyJ7

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    wipe it off with a rag and monitor it for a while.
     
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    Phlogiston

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    thats pretty clean for 8 years old.
     
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    So clean it looks like OP has a new truck and hasn't updated profile.

    many many pics though :eek:
     
  7. May 8, 2024 at 11:29 AM
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    OldSchlPunk

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    Clean it with some engine de-greaser and monitor. Much of that oil's been there for a while. Probably a seal in the front of the transfer case, but your (many copies of the same) pictures don't give a full view.

    Maybe you have a local shop, other than a dealer, that would put it up on a lift and take a look.
     
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  8. May 8, 2024 at 8:48 PM
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    Zero's3rdGen

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    I just hit mine with a de-greaser and wiped it all down today and am going to drive to work tomorrow and get underneath to try and see if it was a messy transmission oil flush or an actual leak.
    I agree with @OldSchlPunk and you do the same before you even take it in.
     

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