Oil leaks Search 3 gen

I posted in this forum Timing Time just in Time - this has prompted me to locate and correct some leaks I have - while I have to clean it up and see if I can pinpoint the source I’ve looked and yet have not found any info on the 5VZ-FE 4x4 Oil Pan removal procedure - I’ve found 2wd and other vehicles w same engine but since I’m new to Toyotas and 4 runners not sure how specific my search needs to be - any advice appreciated !

 

If you have pictures of the potential oil leak source, that would be helpful. A few things to check will be valve covers, oil pan, front main seal (while you're doing the timing belt), and rear main seal (will require transmission removal).

A UV dye with a black light will yield the best results in locating the leak.

 

Any particular dye you would recommend ?

 

You will have to wait on some responses for this, from people who have used it recently. It has been 20+ years since I've had to use something like that.

 

I used this kit and it worked well

$68 Mastercool 53351-B Professional UV Leak Detector Kit with 50W Mini Light, Black

https://www.amazon.com/MASTERCOOL-5...=1712848318&sprefix=oil+leak+,aps,152&sr=8-14