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Engine - Oil Leak From The Timing Cover

ENGINE
EG052-07

Title:
OIL LEAK FROM FRONT TIMING COVER

Models:
'05 - '07 Tundra (1GR-FE)

December 6, 2007

Introduction

Some 2005 - 2007 model year Tundra vehicles with 1GR-FE engines may display evidence of a small oil leak located where the Bank 1 cylinder head, engine block, and timing cover meet. Use the following repair procedure to address this condition.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2005 - 2007 model year Tundra vehicles equipped with the 1GR-FE engine and produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.





Production Change Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.








Required Tools & Equipment

Repair Procedure

1. Inspect the location where the Bank 1 cylinder head, engine block, and timing cover meet for signs of an oil leak.





2. Use an oil dye to confirm the source of the oil leak.

3. Remove and reseal the timing cover if confirmed leaking. Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS):

^ 2005 model year Tundra Repair Manual:

^ Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "Oil Pump: Removal"

^ Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "Oil Pump: Installation"

^ 2006 or 2007 model year Tundra Repair Manual:

^ Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "1GR-FE Lubrication: Oil Pump: Removal"

^ Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "1GR-FE Lubrication: Oil Pump: Installation"

4. Confirm that the repair corrected the condition.