Front Timing Cover Leaking

[Keithz24]

So, I decided to buy a TRD skid plate for my truck. While I was installing it, I came across something strange. Behind the oil cooler, where the oil filter is attached, I discovered some oil droplets. I made an appointment at the dealer for them to diagnose the oil leak. Turns out it is the front timing cover that is leaking. I had the oil changed about 2 weeks ago. At some point since then it started to leak. I have around 9k miles on my truck.

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[Gfenza89]

So much for the 2 piece timing cover preventing this problem….some things never change

 

[hoojadaddy]

Hey Keith I dont suppose you had this remedied now eh? I just got the news I have the same problem just curious how it went down for ya.

Thanks!

So, I decided to buy a TRD skid plate for my truck. While I was installing it, I came across something strange. Behind the oil cooler, where the oil filter is attached, I discovered some oil droplets. I made an appointment at the dealer for them to diagnose the oil leak. Turns out it is the front timing cover that is leaking. I had the oil changed about 2 weeks ago. At some point since then it started to leak. I have around 9k miles on my truck.

 

[Keithz24]

Yes, its fixed. They had to take it apart and reseal it. Apparently, there are two covers. It was leaking around the front cover. Didn't have to replace the coolant but did get an oil change.
As far as the dealer experience, it was good. They gave me a Tundra to drive for the week.

 

[hoojadaddy]

Glad they got you sorted. Also happy to see the motor still in the truck. The list of parts they ordered for mine made me nervous they were trying to pull the motor to do it. Must just be for access purposes they're removing the intake/exhaust Manis. Pretty bummed it's a thing but nice to know I'm not alone haha

 

[Keithz24]

Little over a year later, 23000 miles, and it is leaking again. Taking it to the dealer Monday.

(Update)



They resealed the front cover and it started leaking again. Bigger issue at hand??
I took the truck back and had them see that it was still leaking. After cleaning the area, they drove it over 300 miles. They kept the truck for about a week in all. They could not get the truck to leak. I was told that they added oil dye and for me to drive it and keep an eye on it. I have had it for right at a week now. Driven maybe 120 miles and it has started leaking. I really feel that there is an internal pressure issue at play. Like blowby, or a clogged pcv valve. Where I live is hilly, so I see boost regularly. Where they drove the truck, I don't think that they seen boost to often since it is fairly flat where they are located. At least that's what I am thinking. After I let them know that it is still leaking, they told me to drive it for another week to get it good and oily before I bring it in. I kind of feel like I'm getting the run around at this point.
The picture doesn't really do itself justice. I was trying to hold the light while taking the picture.
Anyway, let me know what you guys think.

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