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Help Identifying Leaky Line

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by TheDealer, Sep 25, 2023.

  1. Sep 25, 2023 at 8:15 AM
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    TheDealer

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    Hello. I am new to these forums and a new owner of a 2010 Trail.

    I'm hoping someone can help me identify an engine line that seems to be seeping/leaking. It's a beefy metal line that attaches to the ?valve cover? right behind the dipstick. (Image attached). Following the line down there is progressively worse oily buildup. All my search attempts have failed to identify what the line is so I'm hoping the knowledge base here will come through. An ideas on what may be the source of the leak would also be appreciated. The truck has a shop appointment booked in a couple of days and I'd like to go in with some (at least) basic understanding of what might be going on here
    Looking forward to joining the discussion here going forward. Thanks.

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  2. Sep 25, 2023 at 8:21 AM
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  3. Sep 25, 2023 at 10:21 AM
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    Excellent. I appreciate the quick reply. I feel like I'm crazy but I just don't see this on any parts diagrams I can find. Hopefully this lead will help.
    Hoping that it's just the line leaking and it's not the timing chain cover.
     
  4. Sep 25, 2023 at 11:35 AM
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    welcome
     
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