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Old 09-02-08, 11:07 AM   #13 (permalink)
Hilux
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Originally Posted by apeterson View Post
ok guys cleaned up the engine good and actually was surprised what I found... not coming from the timing cover at all seems like it is coming from the head here... see where the pencil is pointing... please please tell me I dont need a head gasket???

1: Try and tighten the hidden bolt under the distributor drive gear.

2: The gasket looks mighty thin there so, I believe it won't work...but wonders never cease.

3: If all else fails you could try to run a stop leak in the oil...and as much as I H8 to say it, and you don't want to pull the head, it might work out for you.


4: You could be on your 4th engine removal, I'd be happy to have to just remove the head if I were you...(have the head redone. That will also help with oil consumption and will add life to the head. New HG means "New top end" PM, IIRC)

5: Looks like the TC has been pulled. That can tear the HG material sometimes.

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