TRD/ Magnuson 4.0 Supercharger Tips, Tricks, and Mods

The last picture is the coolant reservoir.

 

Just wanted to make sure. So this needs fill up?

 

Yes. Looks to be empty.

 

I can't tell where the level is at, but it should be close to the extra nipple on the side of the reservoir. Your belt is picking it up somewhere as well and spraying it around. need more pictures.

 

S/C coolant reservoir completely is empty. Getting it filled up. There is oil inside the hose in the second picture and looks like oil/fluid leaking from under the throttle body and splashing. I don’t see any leaks above water pump/water housing otherwise.

 

That reservoir is so empty! Get some toyota pink coolant in there stat!

 

That is your engine breather hose.

 

Ahh, did you do that for me?

 

That oil is the oil vapor being sucked from the passenger's side valve cover into the engine intake. That's an emissions deal. If your engine is severely over filled, I suppose you could see excess oil here. Also, if the engine is sledged up heavily, it will block off the drain back ports in the valve cover vent chamber and allow you to pull more oil through. You could pop a better clamp on there for now. There's also a weeping port on the backside of the waterpump that's worth looking at with a mirror, but I think you'd know if you had a leak from it.

With your coolant reservoir being low, obviously that's the source of your primary wetness. You'll need to track down the leak so you don't make a huge mess. Keep an ear our for engine knock if temps are high. Might also want to put your hand on the inner cooler pump to make sure it didn't burn up.

 

+1.

Since your intercooler pump has been running dry for an unknown period, suggest also confirming it's still good.

 

Huh?

 

Mine leaked at almost every fitting, even after taking it back to the dealer and having them "fix" it. I ended up replacing them all with proper hose clamps, no more leaks.

 

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I got all new replacement hoses and a new reservoir tank sitting at home. Don’t do me any good away from home.

 

Wait so it’s good or not good? How would I check the pump to see if it’s still good?

 

For $375!?!

 

Turn the key to the on position without starting the truck. Then, if you have fluid in the reservoir you should see it circulate. If it doesn't, you need new pump

 

It works!!

 

That's one minor victory. Now you need to find that leak! After you fill it up and run it for a while, you should run your hand over the hoses and UNDER. When you find your hand is wet, you'll have your have your leak.

 

Felt a little moist behind fuse box hose and a little puddle. I think I found a leak. Dried up coolant there as well, not thinking this is spillage from filling up the reservoir. Hose cover has that dried up coolant as well