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Oil Leak?? What could it be.

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by Lc200, Mar 29, 2024.

  1. Mar 29, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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    Lc200

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    I was replacing my power steering fluid when I saw this oil leak. By the looks of it, it's been leaking for a while since there is a lot of grime with it.

    I have read that it might be something as simple and cheap as timing tensioner gasket or very expensive/laborous as timing chain cover. But I am not too sure.
    Any idea or leads on this.
    Thanks.



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  2. Mar 29, 2024 at 7:51 AM
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    Unable to determine from the pictures.
     
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  3. Mar 29, 2024 at 7:58 AM
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    I ll try clicking some better pictures

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    Are you sure it's not coolant?
     
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    I imagine he's referring to the oily/grimy area behind the bends in those two metal lines...
     
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  6. Mar 29, 2024 at 8:07 AM
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    Uploaded some better pictures. Does not appear to be coolant. My coolant level looks alright. I was under the impression coolant leak leaves a whitish residue. Can't be power steering fluid. I just replaced it and this is covered in grime.
     
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    Is that rocker box to head or head to block?
     
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    There’s a small plate on the front passenger side of engine behind the PS pump and I remember reading a post or video that said it’s a common leak. Might be worth a closer look.
     
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  10. Mar 29, 2024 at 8:38 AM
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    That's what I am hoping it is. It's the time tensioner gasket.
    I am going to clean the area and see what there.
     
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    Spray some degreaser, wash it all off, monitor. It's slow seep. If it comes back, the gasket is $15 and it's not a hard job-see video I posted above.
     
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  12. Mar 29, 2024 at 8:48 AM
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    Wash it off and watch it.
     
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  13. Mar 29, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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    Just ordered the gasket. Going to wash it off and see what's happening there.
     
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