2000 Toyota Tundra Coolant Leak From Timing Cover
The defective timing cover is removed and gasket surfaces are cleaned on engine.
2000 toyota tundra coolant leak from timing cover. However if you plan to own this engine for the long-haul then you may run into an oil leak or two. Discussion in 4 Cylinder started by afd23a Sep 30 2010. The actual timing chain cover leak happens at the seam of the engine block and timing cover seam a little above where the the power steering pump bolts to the engine.
The new timing cover is installed and tightened to specifications. It is coming from behind the ac compressor I cant tell exactly where its coming from and cant find a engine diagram on line. If your vehicle has a timing chain there will be a cover over the chain and drive gears to contain the engine oil so it is very possible that is where your leak is coming from.
If theres a slight leak you may not see any signs of it because the timing belt and the mount for the fan blocks it. I have a coolant leak. If your vehicle is equipped with a timing belt then it will be mounted external to the engines lubrication system so your engine wont have a timing cover gasket to leak.
Behind all that are nooks and crannys that will collect the coolant enough for the heat from the motor to evaporate it. Some folks have had the crankshaft seal replaced and that seems to be leaking a little oil too but I think Ive got a coolant leak coming from behind the alternator and belt tensioner area. 2006 BSM Toyota Tundra DC TRD 4x4.
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You may be able to find a bit cheaper place on the labor but youre still probably talking around the 15002000 range with an independent shop you didnt say whether or not the cover itself is being quoted in the price I assume it isnt since I think the dealership wants something like 800 for just the cover portion The front timing cover on a Timing Chain engine is more labor intensive than a timing. This is a common problem on 40 V6s all. The vehicle hood is closed and road tested for proper operation.