2000 Toyota Tundra Coolant Leak From Timing Cover
I have a coolant leak.
2000 toyota tundra coolant leak from timing cover. It happens after runningsitting a while and is quite evident when using a pressure tester with the engine off. 2006 BSM Toyota Tundra DC TRD 4x4. Genuine Toyota gaskets are made from quality materials that stand up to heat wear and fluids.
The defective timing cover is removed and gasket surfaces are cleaned on engine. None of this stuff is truly common. I dont think its the water pump gasket because I see what I think is.
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. Timing Cover Leak. 34L 5VZ-FE Valve Cover Gasket Oil Leak Symptoms.
If for several weeks the area of the leak may have coolant in a lot of places making it difficult to pinpoint. 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. Discussion in 4 Cylinder started by afd23a Sep 30 2010.
This is a common problem on 40 V6s all. Youll only notice the smell. I finally tracked the coolant levels going down from full to low or under in the expansion.
It is coming from behind the ac compressor I cant tell exactly where its coming from and cant find a engine diagram on line. Could it be the water pump the leak only occurs with the engine running and starts right after I turn the engine on I have a 2000 tundra v-8 47. Toyota 5VZ-FE oil pan gaskets and main seals are a few other areas that leaks may develop.