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Let's play, where's that leak?!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LancerRevo, Sep 22, 2020.

  1. Sep 22, 2020 at 1:21 PM
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    LancerRevo

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    Seems to be from the bottom... I changed out the crank seal about 2 years ago max. Doesn't look like it's leaking from a pulley area. Other fluids look fine. Oil may have gotten a little low but nothing crazy from checking the dip stick... And well the top I'm pretty sure I need to replace the gasket, doesn't look like it's leaking a much

    2007 Pre Runner 4.0 V6 with almost 181k on it.

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  2. Sep 22, 2020 at 2:04 PM
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    Valve Cover
    Timing cover
    Timing cover plate (little plate held on with 4 bolt on front of the timing cover)

    Those are the most common.

    I’d clean all the oil off that I could, then add dye.
    It will help find the source quicker.

    Hopefully it’s not the cover.:fingerscrossed:
     
  3. Sep 22, 2020 at 2:07 PM
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    If its the cover, what does that mean?
    I figured it be some kind of gasket(s) down there that could be changed out.
    So far my truck doesn't seem to overheat or give me any problems. Drives smooth still, just hoping nothing crazy...
     
  4. Sep 22, 2020 at 2:14 PM
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  6. Sep 22, 2020 at 2:21 PM
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    Yikes, sorry man.
    If the truck runs good, it is worth putting the money into to fix it.
     
  7. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:13 AM
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    Larzzzz

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    Whether you think you can, or can't; your right.
    Don't sell yourself short...

    The valve cover isn't that difficult. Take you time, take notes, pictures... Lay everything that comes off so that it looks like an exploded view picture.
    10,12mm sockets and wrenches along with a couple of screwdrivers and you'd be amazed at what you can take apart.
    The timing cover is known to leak near the ps pump. That can be sealed with some black rtv.
     
  8. Sep 23, 2020 at 5:15 AM
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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,
    Yes it is. Very much so.
     
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