well my car leaks 1-2 drops of oil after turning it off, i want to clean the engine, but im pretty sure i wont find the leak due to the reason that i dont know jack about cars (still learning) . ive been told its not a big deal but the oil drops on the floor bug the crap out of me! what should i do? should i get it checked out by toyota? i have a friend that works there, should be able to help me out....
couple of oil drops
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If you're not sure what your'e doing and dont know jack about the alltrac/cars, then having a friend check it out is probably the best thing to do. Otherwise, if you're up to it, just jack up the car slightly, get down under the engine bay and over the engine too, and try to trace back where the oil is coming from. Let us know where and what you find, and we'll try to help you out as much as we can.
Bryan
Bryan
90TURBO4WD
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get it checked out
shouldnt be a massive problem if you dont get to it immediatly but be sure your checking your oil level more frequently as you know your going to be losing some.
where is it leaking from
ie front rightside, rear left side........ :shrug:
if you know where abouts its leaking from you can usually figure it out pretty easily
shouldnt be a massive problem if you dont get to it immediatly but be sure your checking your oil level more frequently as you know your going to be losing some.
where is it leaking from
ie front rightside, rear left side........ :shrug:
if you know where abouts its leaking from you can usually figure it out pretty easily
Since that is all on the outside, my first guess would be your valve cover gasket. Check it and you should probably replace it anyway.
Other possibility is oil pan, since that's all on the outside, but then again, it's hard to imagine the oil traveling up as so.
Other possibilities are the cam seals and oil pump seal, however, those are located inside the timing covers, so i doubt it.
Bryan
Other possibility is oil pan, since that's all on the outside, but then again, it's hard to imagine the oil traveling up as so.
Other possibilities are the cam seals and oil pump seal, however, those are located inside the timing covers, so i doubt it.
Bryan
90TURBO4WD
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i really doubt its the tranny judging by that pic
might be a valve cover...or oil pan although that oil does look a litte to far up the block... not sure just keep an eye on it.
i have been driving around with a crapped out pan gasket for a while but i just watch the levels alot and keep a rag or cardboard under my car :doh:
might be a valve cover...or oil pan although that oil does look a litte to far up the block... not sure just keep an eye on it.
i have been driving around with a crapped out pan gasket for a while but i just watch the levels alot and keep a rag or cardboard under my car :doh:
hacker_720
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+3 on valve cover gasket.
when you get a chance, take it to a carwash and hose off all the crap up in there.
leaving oil on your CV boots wont let them last long.
be careful when tightening the valve cover bolts. try snug.
also, use a 10mm socket and snug the bolts on your oil pan. SNUG NOT TIGHT. too tight may cause leaks......
leaving oil on your CV boots wont let them last long.
be careful when tightening the valve cover bolts. try snug.
also, use a 10mm socket and snug the bolts on your oil pan. SNUG NOT TIGHT. too tight may cause leaks......
theUNYTEDone
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i doubt that cellophane and tape will solve your problem.
it'd just make a mess for when you have to change it.
its not for the car, but tape a piece of cardboard to your driveway/garage so that it doesnt seep into the concrete/asphault. my moms been nagging me to do this for months. hehe....
i personally think the leak may be from with the pan or oil pump...its where mine's is from.
it'd just make a mess for when you have to change it.
its not for the car, but tape a piece of cardboard to your driveway/garage so that it doesnt seep into the concrete/asphault. my moms been nagging me to do this for months. hehe....
i personally think the leak may be from with the pan or oil pump...its where mine's is from.
You're on the right track - get the engine as clean as possible, then it should be possible to see where the oil is coming from. One thing I've learned is that oil leaks can travel quite a distance, so make sure you check both sides. Another place to leak is the distributor, although that is on the opposite side of the engine.
theUNYTEDone
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removing the stop TMIH is pretty self explanitory...
undo the clamps and take'er out.
i believe the owners manual has a diagram showing which bolts of the valve cover to undo first (untightening sequence)...
undo the clamps and take'er out.
i believe the owners manual has a diagram showing which bolts of the valve cover to undo first (untightening sequence)...
so i go to take the intercooler off and i notice that some of the piping to the intake has a slash in it.... looks like one of the previous owners tried to force the intercooler off. do i need to replace this part?? it doesnt look like a big problem but idunno.... heres some huge pics... sorry also i was still unable to get the intercooler off. any tips?
also my car came with what looks like wire hanger pieces holding the cover of the intercool down.... whats really supposed to hold it down??
also my car came with what looks like wire hanger pieces holding the cover of the intercool down.... whats really supposed to hold it down??