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Oil leak? Hmm

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 4drtaco03, May 4, 2017.

  1. May 4, 2017 at 7:50 PM
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    That's the oil pan to the left and the transmission to the right, something is leaking. Not low on oil... maybe oil pan? Or rear main gasket? Thanks for your help in advance

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  2. May 4, 2017 at 8:24 PM
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  4. May 4, 2017 at 8:27 PM
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    start your leak finding forward and up of the leak. gravity brings it down and vehicle movement pushes it back. clean it all off and then take a few laps around the block. find the leak
     
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  5. May 5, 2017 at 12:26 AM
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    Check the back of the valve covers.
     
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  6. May 5, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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    It's not a rear main or else it wouldn't be on the side of the block. Its coming from somewhere high. My guess would be either the valve covers or the oil filter housing where it mates to the block.
     
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    Update: it's a small leak from the value cover and the crankshaft front seal.
     
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  8. May 24, 2017 at 1:45 PM
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  9. May 24, 2017 at 5:26 PM
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    Thanks for closing the loop. I like updates! :thumbsup:
     
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    Does anybody know the crankshaft seal part #? Legrange doesn't seem to show it in their diagram. I only see the cam seals.
     
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