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Leak where the engine and transmission meet

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Vonzipper2, Oct 13, 2020.

  1. Feb 8, 2023 at 3:41 PM
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    tacoma0627

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    My 03 was the same way and after the vale cover gaskets were replaced, it quit showing oil there. hope this helps.
     
  2. Feb 18, 2023 at 7:05 PM
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    I think I found my oil leak. Can anyone tell me what part that is??

    20230218_185912.jpg
     
  3. Feb 19, 2023 at 9:44 AM
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  4. Feb 19, 2023 at 9:48 AM
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    Sorry, wrong diagram

    Click on the right most diagram and the assembly is on the middle right
     
  5. Feb 19, 2023 at 10:23 AM
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    Your missing bolt I believe once was an alignment pin. There are no treads in the hole, kinda remember it being used to keep the metal plate in place during assembly.
     
  6. Feb 19, 2023 at 9:48 PM
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    That is your oil cooler......famous for leaks.........
     
  7. Feb 19, 2023 at 9:57 PM
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  8. Feb 20, 2023 at 9:05 AM
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    Yup, definitely the oil cooler. I went to the dealer and they had 2 of the 3 parts. There are 2 gaskets and 1 crush washer for the banjo bolt that needs replacing. The diagram is outdated.

    Should all be in by tomorrow.
     
  9. Feb 23, 2023 at 7:17 AM
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    Do you just need to get 2 of the o rings and 1 of the crush washers(straight screw plug)? The o ring is listed as for "oil filter bracket". Does it work for the oil filter and the oil cooler?
     
  10. Feb 23, 2023 at 3:57 PM
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    Bluecord, I don't know if the larger o-ring will fit the oil filter. Looks a bit small to me. I plan on doing the work on Saturday and will let y'all know why I need the smaller o-ring.
     
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