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Help ID part for coolant leak diagnosis

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by BreezyM, Mar 12, 2024.

  1. Mar 12, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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    BreezyM

    BreezyM [OP] New Member

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    Hi- I am losing coolant and fearing a blown head gasket. I went under my car & saw a bit of nice red coolant dripping from the back of the skid plate. Then I saw one or two drops come from this clip/mount area right below the pulleys. Thoughts?
    No white smoke, no milky fill cap, but no big coolant spots either and I went down almost a gallon in the past month (reservoir included)

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  2. Mar 13, 2024 at 12:12 PM
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    roboturner

    roboturner Dead Eyed

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    When's the last time you did a timing belt service? seems as though your water pump (generally changed at the same time) is leaking
     
  3. Mar 13, 2024 at 1:21 PM
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    negusm

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    Yeah. Water pump and water pump gasket and thermostat and thermostat gasket and front main seal all should be replaced during a T-Belt service since it takes no extra time.

    I HIGHLY recommend using TOYOTA only seals and gaskets. Even good name aftermarket gaskets ARE NOT THE SAME.

    Use ONLY an AISIN (Toyota OEM) water pump. They last a loooong time.
     

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