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red "oil" at intake manifold gasket

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by 3rdgen4runner, Dec 28, 2023.

  1. Dec 28, 2023 at 9:51 PM
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    3rdgen4runner

    3rdgen4runner [OP] New Member

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    First Name:
    Carlos
    Vehicle:
    2001 4runner v6
    Additional trans oil radiator
    Hi!

    I am replacing a bad head gasket in my 2001 4runner V6 engine.

    I was getting fumes at my coolant, bubbling at the coolant reservoir, no oil/coolant mix, cylinder 3 missfires when starting the engine in the morning, also the radiator is in good shape and not mixing transmission oil and coolant.

    On my way to remove the heads today I removed the intake manifold and noticed a red "oil" near cylinder 3 at the intake manifold gasket.

    Any idea of what may cause this? Any information is highly appreciated!

    Photos of the red "oil" at the intake manifold:Screenshot_20231228_234722_Gallery.jpg Screenshot_20231228_234731_Gallery.jpg
     

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