2000 Toyota Tundra Coolant Leak From Timing Cover
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2000 toyota tundra coolant leak from timing cover. I finally tracked the coolant levels going down from full to low or under in the expansion. Still under warranty and dealership fixed free of charge. Truck has 133k miles Ive noticed heat not working at idle and Ive been hunting for a reason why.
It happens after runningsitting a while and is quite evident when using a pressure tester with the engine off. 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. Behind all that are nooks and crannys that will collect the coolant enough for the heat from the motor to evaporate it.
2006 BSM Toyota Tundra DC TRD 4x4. If for several weeks the area of the leak may have coolant in a lot of places making it difficult to pinpoint. 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.
Toyota 5VZ-FE oil pan gaskets and main seals are a few other areas that leaks may develop. I have a coolant leak. The defective timing cover is removed and gasket surfaces are cleaned on engine.
Discussion in 4 Cylinder started by afd23a Sep 30 2010. The coolant leak was a persistent leak that is evident at the bottomerear of the engine but cant be seen near the top side anywhere. I had to keep adding coolant to a low coolant reservoir for about a year then saw the leak on the garage floor.
From valve cover gaskets to water pump gaskets and throttle body gaskets we carry the parts you need for your Toyota. The timing is tested and adjusted as needed and checked for any oil leaks. The new timing cover is installed and tightened to specifications.