Found my oil leak - sort of...
06-02-2008, 04:23 AM
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yup, that bigger threaded hole actually allows you to put a bolt in to break...
the pulley loose from the oil pump housing... that's a lot easier than using a pulley puller, esp for how tight of a space it's in!
06-02-2008, 05:06 AM
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So, most likely the oil pump gasket...
or at least I'll need to remove the oil pump. Looks like the oil pan may need to be dropped as well, or can I get to it with the pan on?
06-02-2008, 07:10 AM
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newp, unfortunately the oil pan needs to get dropped...
because the oil pickup tube is attached to the oil pump inside the oil pan...
<img src="http://www.motorgeek.com/phpBB2/gallery2/d/64223-2/IMG_2546.jpg">
and this gasket is most likely your culprit:
<img src="http://www.motorgeek.com/phpBB2/gallery2/d/64226-2/IMG_2547.jpg">
and while you're in there, take out the oil temp sensor and make sure that the float in there (see pic) is free to move around. I had to R&R my oil pump and swap out a 'new' one because the channel mine went into was warped causing that relief valve to jam, resulting in zero oil pressure.
<img src="http://www.motorgeek.com/phpBB2/gallery2/d/64232-2/IMG_2550.jpg">
You'll need a new oil pan gasket, oil pump gasket, oil pick up tube to oil pump gasket and front crank seal.
When you install the bolts again into the pump, put a lil RTV on the ones that penetrate into the block to help ensure that everything is sealed.
<img src="http://www.motorgeek.com/phpBB2/gallery2/d/64223-2/IMG_2546.jpg">
and this gasket is most likely your culprit:
<img src="http://www.motorgeek.com/phpBB2/gallery2/d/64226-2/IMG_2547.jpg">
and while you're in there, take out the oil temp sensor and make sure that the float in there (see pic) is free to move around. I had to R&R my oil pump and swap out a 'new' one because the channel mine went into was warped causing that relief valve to jam, resulting in zero oil pressure.
<img src="http://www.motorgeek.com/phpBB2/gallery2/d/64232-2/IMG_2550.jpg">
You'll need a new oil pan gasket, oil pump gasket, oil pick up tube to oil pump gasket and front crank seal.
When you install the bolts again into the pump, put a lil RTV on the ones that penetrate into the block to help ensure that everything is sealed.
06-02-2008, 02:28 PM
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Yes but...... very high temp and seals much better than RTV.
Toyota will know exactly what you are looking for. I will never use RTV again. This stuff is so much better and I dont worry about leaks.
06-03-2008, 03:39 AM
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it's not that bad of a job in all honesty...
took me like 2 hrs to R&R the pump, but I also have a LOT easier access to the front of the motor due to my turbo swap and the whole front of the car cut open :-P
Not to mention, all the seals were less than a few thousand miles old, so everything popped apart nicely.
DOn't forget to clean all the surfaces to bare metal again before putting a new gasket on (I'm sure you know this, but figured I'd say it anyway). Also, I wouldn't use any RTV (or the like) to hold down the seal... just the bolts.
Not to mention, all the seals were less than a few thousand miles old, so everything popped apart nicely.
DOn't forget to clean all the surfaces to bare metal again before putting a new gasket on (I'm sure you know this, but figured I'd say it anyway). Also, I wouldn't use any RTV (or the like) to hold down the seal... just the bolts.
06-03-2008, 04:24 AM
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Is this gasket a common leak? i.e. should I replace it while the motor is out of my car?
I don't remember this as an issue in the past but when I was messing with these cars last they were 5-10 years newer.
06-03-2008, 04:58 AM
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Thanks. I ordered the parts last night, should be here by the weekend.
Since I didn't put everything back together, it should be fairly quick to get it all off again.
I think the time consuming part will be cleaning the areas of the engine - it's extremely coated with oil in places.
I think the time consuming part will be cleaning the areas of the engine - it's extremely coated with oil in places.
