toyota diesel engine oil leaks - don't be shy...

Gold Boy · 02-22-08, 02:27 PM

just a little curios to what toyota diesel engine oil leaks you have.

i have a very minor oil leak from my turbo down pipe and also my oil pan plug sometimes leaks if it's not tightened correctly.

i feel better now....

amaurer · 02-22-08, 03:05 PM

my oil plug tends to stay "wet" too. also i get one drop from the breather after the engine cools down and everything condenses...

Tofudebeest · 02-22-08, 03:10 PM

Niagara Falls? Oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, side cover gaskets, rear main seal, injector pump diaphragm/gasket... Is there's a gasket or sela, mine leaked. It was so bad, my mom asked me to stop driving Sheila (HJ60) to her place because of how bad it was staining her driveway.
I'll let you know how it goes with all new seals and gaskets once Tofudebeest (Sheila reincarnated) is back up and running.

canucksafari · 02-22-08, 03:20 PM

Hmmm. Well on my rig I don't have a leak anywhere.

But if my wife's Tercel could have water in the crankcase instead of oil, it would look right at home in the square of any fine European city.

Tapage · 02-22-08, 05:30 PM

I have a little leak in my 2H .. the rear main seal .. but .. I thought I will await until my clutch need to be replaced to do this job

Otterav · 02-22-08, 06:37 PM

Well,
My tappet cover leaks like a screen door on a submarine. The upside is the borrom of my cruiser wont rust!
eric

splitbuseric · 02-22-08, 07:00 PM

My '84 BJ60 doesn't leak a drop... 404K on it...

My '81 BJ42 doesn't leak a drop... 250K on it...

My '82 BJ 60 leaks quite a bit from the oil pan gasket.. 346K on it... but it's the only one not driven anyway!

cruiser_guy · 02-22-08, 08:33 PM

The worst leak is from the side cover gasket. I need to tighten those bolts every once and a while. I've had to replace the oil pan on both the '60 and the '55 due to pinholes from rusting.

roscoFJ73 · 02-23-08, 12:04 AM

Ive looked under dozens if not hundreds of 1HZ and I think they are a low leak engine.
Im not saying they dont leak,but compared to my old 3F they are a godsend

Ive seen tired old 1HZ get a bit drippy round the cam seal ,the rear main and the steering pump but its not common.

And by the way neither of mine leak.

Canuck · 02-23-08, 01:00 AM

My 13BT doesn't leak but it ain't so shinny that I'd eat off of it

mac · 02-24-08, 01:12 AM

No leaks on my 1HD-T. But then again it does only have 7K kms or so on it

. To add to Rosco's comment, I think the later Toyota engines that used sealant in many places where gaskets were previously used leak far less. Quite the ass pain to remove though!

Ron R · 02-24-08, 05:49 AM

Have to squirt some oil every now and then to avoid my 1HZ being eaten away by rust. And it's my DD.

roscoFJ73 · 02-24-08, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mac

No leaks on my 1HD-T. But then again it does only have 7K kms or so on it

. To add to Rosco's comment, I think the later Toyota engines that used sealant in many places where gaskets were previously used leak far less. Quite the ass pain to remove though!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron R

Have to squirt some oil every now and then to avoid my 1HZ being eaten away by rust. And it's my DD.

Ill drag this thread up next time someone posts a"which diesel is best for me?" thread

PressOn · 02-24-08, 06:22 PM

PTO seal on the inlet shaft drips in warm weather. No drips since October and hope to have it fixed before the next batch of warm weather in July.

freebie · 02-24-08, 11:01 PM

Tappet cover gasket,
blow by tube (keeps the front driveshaft very well lubricated!)
Seal between the tranny and t-case
and most of the driveline seals? (in the warm weather)
Waiting to pull the tranny for the clutch replacement and all the seals while I'm at it.

vlinker · 02-25-08, 12:54 AM

I park in the garage in winter

and have no oil drips from the HJ-60 on the floor.

Mountain Goat · 02-25-08, 03:57 PM

Turbo down-pipe. Doesn't drip on the driveway though. All the oil blows back onto my exhaust.

Smokin!

code 621 · 02-25-08, 04:32 PM

I just replaced my '84 BJ60's rear main seal,oilpan gasket,side cover gasket, and x-fer case output seal. I hope that puts me @ no leeks. I'll see in a few weeks. I just have to adjust the clutch peddle and it should be back on the road.

danhr · 02-25-08, 04:41 PM

1HD-T No leaks. Clean and shiny that I will eat off it

1KZ-T No leaks. Clean and shiny that I will eat off it

13B-T The turbo intake pipe gets oily a bit. No big leaks, so no drips on drive way. Infact if I wash it after every three months or so, you will never notice any oil and will eat off it. HA!

I might consider replacing CT 26 Oil Seal, if I can do it myself (is easy to do) and spare some time.

lowenbrau · 02-25-08, 04:56 PM

My 13BT looks pretty good except the starter motor which is a greasy mess. I think I need to do some turbo seals or maybe just swap in a Garrett.

The 3B with nearly 600,000 wash free km is fully protected under a layer of crude.

lowenbrau · 02-25-08, 04:59 PM

My 13BT looks pretty good except the starter motor which is a greasy mess. I think I need to do some turbo seals or maybe just swap in a Garrett.

The 3B with nearly 600,000 wash free km is fully protected under a layer of crude.

The Vortec is best of all, absolutely hasn't leaked a drop in ten years. (no oil in it)

sandcruiser · 02-26-08, 03:21 PM

my hd-t leaks @ the turbo down pipe. I suspect that the rubber is old and getting squishy. I should replace it.

I've also got some oil on the vacuum pump, but that could be drips from the power steering reservoir which has a leaky gasket on the lid.

Otherwise, things are pretty clean.... something is leaking a little bit by the last injector (closest to firewall) don't know if it is diesel or the valve cover leaking, but it is pretty minor.

dblugly · 02-26-08, 08:06 PM

My 2b had a head gasket leaking oil took me awhile to figure where the oil was coming from. Once I found it it was an easy fix, leak free now. I think the problem was because it was a 1980 with 86km, too much sitting around and not being driven. Oh by no means am I bitching about a low mile engine

Cruisin' · 02-28-08, 12:43 PM

1HD-T - 125,000kms: The only leak of anything on mine is a bit of power steering fluid from one of the fittings on the steering box. Never enough to form a drop, just damp. Otherwise dry as a bone!

joshoisasleep · 02-28-08, 01:40 PM

no idea, everywhere? Oddly enough I stopped having to top up the oil after replacing the exhaust manifold gaskets. I wouldn't have thought that would do it?? Now my 3b just kind of happily bathes itself instead of dripping...

BlueHZT60 · 02-29-08, 04:47 PM

Alright, here's a fun one: I just popped the hood (60 w/hz-t), I have oil staining on the top airtube at the manifold & at the turbo. ARGH!! - did I smoke a turbo in less than 15,000 miles/ 2 years? OR do I just have a VSV valve missing, or some other easy fix? We'll see soon.

The only other oil drib is out of a couple TC bolts - 1 drop every 2 weeks. BOB

Benihana · 05-15-08, 11:49 AM

I have leaks from the Oil Pan gasket, transfer case and transmission. I have quite a bit of work ahead of me to patch them up a bit. I'm looking around the Lower Mainland for gaskets, especially oil pan, any sources people? I also have a pretty good leak from my injector pump. Anyone know a good mechanic for re and re of that?

BK

Eric Winkworth · 05-15-08, 12:00 PM

few drips from main seal on driveway after almost every drive...

the entire engine is in cased in oil from seeping gaskets and 22 years of oil coatings, mostly Krown and rust check products....

it doesn't use/drip enough to even top up at 7000km oil change intervals...
more than I could say for almost any highmiledge gasser

AGreekBoy · 05-15-08, 12:36 PM

my 3b leaks from the side gasket and the front seal . not enough to add oil before an oil change.

crushers · 05-15-08, 01:51 PM

crap, i can not remember all the different oil leaks i have seen over the years
3B oil pan gasket
3B head gasket
3B oil drain plug
3B tappet cover gasket
3B side cover gasket

PZ and HZ seem pretty tight actually
most turbos leak a bit

if it ain't leaking then something is wrong...best check your oil level...<LOL!>

still not as bad as a Rover shit box...puddles everywhere you stop.

02-22-08, 02:27 PM	#1
Gold Boy it's a wooly worm Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern Interior, BC, Canada. Posts: 1,608 Blog Entries: 1	toyota diesel engine oil leaks - don't be shy... just a little curios to what toyota diesel engine oil leaks you have. i have a very minor oil leak from my turbo down pipe and also my oil pan plug sometimes leaks if it's not tightened correctly. i feel better now.... __________________ BJ74 & TUFT & U-AFPT

02-22-08, 03:05 PM	#2
amaurer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA Posts: 1,187	my oil plug tends to stay "wet" too. also i get one drop from the breather after the engine cools down and everything condenses... __________________ "... the motor car, after woman, is the most fragile and capricious thing on earth." - London Daily Mail 1908 1982 BJ42 "Krull"

02-22-08, 03:20 PM	#4
canucksafari IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Abby Posts: 2,340	Hmmm. Well on my rig I don't have a leak anywhere. But if my wife's Tercel could have water in the crankcase instead of oil, it would look right at home in the square of any fine European city. __________________ John G. 姉 Join the Import Vehicle Owners Association of Canada: Fight for what is right

02-22-08, 06:37 PM	#6
Otterav IH8MUD Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Boulder Creek, CA Posts: 598	Well, My tappet cover leaks like a screen door on a submarine. The upside is the borrom of my cruiser wont rust! eric __________________ 1974 FJ/BJ 40 3/4 Mutant, 3B, Turbo, and Odie the yellow lab ridin' shotgun! http://forum.ih8mud.com/diesel-tech-...-mutation.html Engineering: Not doing anything with a dollar and spending 4 more on internet access instead of owning a Landcruiser!

02-22-08, 07:00 PM	#7
splitbuseric IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norfolk County, ON Posts: 137	My '84 BJ60 doesn't leak a drop... 404K on it... My '81 BJ42 doesn't leak a drop... 250K on it... My '82 BJ 60 leaks quite a bit from the oil pan gasket.. 346K on it... but it's the only one not driven anyway! __________________ 1981 BJ42 1997 4Runner SR5 - DD 1955 VW Westfalia Camper 1953 VW Oval Beetle 1991 VW Westfalia - Wife/kid hauler

02-22-08, 03:10 PM	#3
Tofudebeest IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 1,189	Niagara Falls? Oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, side cover gaskets, rear main seal, injector pump diaphragm/gasket... Is there's a gasket or sela, mine leaked. It was so bad, my mom asked me to stop driving Sheila (HJ60) to her place because of how bad it was staining her driveway. I'll let you know how it goes with all new seals and gaskets once Tofudebeest (Sheila reincarnated) is back up and running.

02-22-08, 08:33 PM	#8
cruiser_guy IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mixco, Guatemala/Cranbrook & Vancouver, B.C., Canada TLCA# 16387 Posts: 7,362	The worst leak is from the side cover gasket. I need to tighten those bolts every once and a while. I've had to replace the oil pan on both the '60 and the '55 due to pinholes from rusting. __________________ '82 BJ60 H55 tranny, AXT turbo 3B diesel, high nickel alloy head, A/C, BDS lift, factory PTO, Aussie rear locker, OEM LSD front, 4:11's, 32's, PERFECT frame! '76 FJ55, 3B turbo, alloy head, H41 tranny, 3 sp. transfer, 33's, A/C, PTO winch, long range tank! '67 FJ45LV shop project c/w 3B turbo diesel transplant & H41 4 speed, 3 speed transfer, PTO! www.wirrell.com

02-23-08, 12:04 AM	#9
roscoFJ73 Diesel for blood Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west australia Posts: 6,523	Ive looked under dozens if not hundreds of 1HZ and I think they are a low leak engine. Im not saying they dont leak,but compared to my old 3F they are a godsend Ive seen tired old 1HZ get a bit drippy round the cam seal ,the rear main and the steering pump but its not common. And by the way neither of mine leak. __________________ HZJ75 cab chassis 95 model ,stocker FJ73+1HZ Diesel NEW GEARBOX 1HZ =same power as 3F with 30% better fuel economy 2in Dobinsons lift.Powerdown adj shocks 33 in BFG A/T HJ61 with slidin windas regrettfully SOLD:( Volvo 740 GL

02-23-08, 01:00 AM	#10
Canuck IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lower Mainland, BC, Canada TLCA# 16776 Posts: 343	My 13BT doesn't leak but it ain't so shinny that I'd eat off of it __________________ '89 BJ74 '85 BJ70 - Sold (Frame rotted away )

02-24-08, 01:12 AM	#11
mac rust and moth consumables Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wet Coast Posts: 844	No leaks on my 1HD-T. But then again it does only have 7K kms or so on it . To add to Rosco's comment, I think the later Toyota engines that used sealant in many places where gaskets were previously used leak far less. Quite the ass pain to remove though! __________________ -Peter Mac- 1990 HDJ81 1997 40th 1967 Norton Atlas 1986 Yamaha RZ350 1996 Ducati 900SS SP Ya...it's like crack to me... www.bestinshowexhibits.com

02-24-08, 05:49 AM	#12
Ron R IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 538	Have to squirt some oil every now and then to avoid my 1HZ being eaten away by rust. And it's my DD. __________________ Ron R 1995 HZJ-73 4.2ltr Diesel; ARB-lockers front and rear ; MM-hydr.winch 10,500#; home made sliders; HST-Parabolic springs; Koni Heavy Track shocks. http://www.ourwebspot.nl/English_index.html

02-24-08, 06:22 PM	#14
PressOn IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UP, Michigan Posts: 76	PTO seal on the inlet shaft drips in warm weather. No drips since October and hope to have it fixed before the next batch of warm weather in July. __________________ 1981 BJ42/Factory smurf blue/PTO Ramsey 03 Volkswagon wagon TDI Only gassers left in my household are my Stihl chainsaws...

02-24-08, 11:01 PM	#15
freebie IH8WORK Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 171	Tappet cover gasket, blow by tube (keeps the front driveshaft very well lubricated!) Seal between the tranny and t-case and most of the driveline seals? (in the warm weather) Waiting to pull the tranny for the clutch replacement and all the seals while I'm at it.

02-25-08, 12:54 AM	#16
vlinker IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska TLCA# 16662 Posts: 76	I park in the garage in winter and have no oil drips from the HJ-60 on the floor. __________________ Just a guy with a cruiser.

02-25-08, 03:57 PM	#17
Mountain Goat Maximum Yakpower Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 446	Turbo down-pipe. Doesn't drip on the driveway though. All the oil blows back onto my exhaust. Smokin! __________________ Six Sigma Black Belt in Douchebaggery Turbo Yak - 1987 F(H)J-60 12H-T, H55F, 32 x 11.5 BFG, home-built stuff, Aussie stuff, JDM stuff. Bio powered.

02-25-08, 04:32 PM	#18
code 621 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary,AB Posts: 67	I just replaced my '84 BJ60's rear main seal,oilpan gasket,side cover gasket, and x-fer case output seal. I hope that puts me @ no leeks. I'll see in a few weeks. I just have to adjust the clutch peddle and it should be back on the road.

02-25-08, 04:41 PM	#19
danhr IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 185	1HD-T No leaks. Clean and shiny that I will eat off it 1KZ-T No leaks. Clean and shiny that I will eat off it 13B-T The turbo intake pipe gets oily a bit. No big leaks, so no drips on drive way. Infact if I wash it after every three months or so, you will never notice any oil and will eat off it. HA! I might consider replacing CT 26 Oil Seal, if I can do it myself (is easy to do) and spare some time.

02-25-08, 04:56 PM	#20
lowenbrau IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary AB TLCA# 5513 Posts: 2,495	My 13BT looks pretty good except the starter motor which is a greasy mess. I think I need to do some turbo seals or maybe just swap in a Garrett. The 3B with nearly 600,000 wash free km is fully protected under a layer of crude. __________________ Rocky Mountain Land Cruiser Association TLCA # 5513 '87BJ74, '86BJ70, '78FJ45, '53M100, '90M101cdn I support our Troopies

02-25-08, 04:59 PM	#21
lowenbrau IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Calgary AB TLCA# 5513 Posts: 2,495	My 13BT looks pretty good except the starter motor which is a greasy mess. I think I need to do some turbo seals or maybe just swap in a Garrett. The 3B with nearly 600,000 wash free km is fully protected under a layer of crude. The Vortec is best of all, absolutely hasn't leaked a drop in ten years. (no oil in it) __________________ Rocky Mountain Land Cruiser Association TLCA # 5513 '87BJ74, '86BJ70, '78FJ45, '53M100, '90M101cdn I support our Troopies

02-26-08, 03:21 PM	#22
sandcruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Posts: 1,989	my hd-t leaks @ the turbo down pipe. I suspect that the rubber is old and getting squishy. I should replace it. I've also got some oil on the vacuum pump, but that could be drips from the power steering reservoir which has a leaky gasket on the lid. Otherwise, things are pretty clean.... something is leaking a little bit by the last injector (closest to firewall) don't know if it is diesel or the valve cover leaking, but it is pretty minor. __________________ 91 fj80 w/ 93 1HD-T. OME 850/860 w/ 1" front spacer, LEDs, HIRs, Hankook MT's 31x10.50r15, Tuffy center, ARB rear locker (in progress), in garage: lightforce lights, full rack, superwinch X9, maggiolina tent, hella horns. WTB: Tan DS mirror & housing '88 HJ60, "Louie" For Sale in Costa Rica.

02-26-08, 08:06 PM	#23
dblugly IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Central Ca. Posts: 214	My 2b had a head gasket leaking oil took me awhile to figure where the oil was coming from. Once I found it it was an easy fix, leak free now. I think the problem was because it was a 1980 with 86km, too much sitting around and not being driven. Oh by no means am I bitching about a low mile engine __________________ 1980 BJ41 33' BFG OME Dakar Lift "Happy to be here, Proud to serve" (Some crusty old BMC)

02-28-08, 12:43 PM	#24
Cruisin' IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 78	1HD-T - 125,000kms: The only leak of anything on mine is a bit of power steering fluid from one of the fittings on the steering box. Never enough to form a drop, just damp. Otherwise dry as a bone! __________________ '91 HDJ 81: 1HD-T diesel, Triple lockers, Custom sliders built by me. Pretty well stock and still amazes me. '03 VW Golf. Its not a Toyota, but it'll do.

02-28-08, 01:40 PM	#25
joshoisasleep IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Somewhere in South America... Posts: 721	no idea, everywhere? Oddly enough I stopped having to top up the oil after replacing the exhaust manifold gaskets. I wouldn't have thought that would do it?? Now my 3b just kind of happily bathes itself instead of dripping... __________________ Sometimes I drink and post... Adventuring in my BJ-T62 www.wanderinglost.com

02-29-08, 04:47 PM	#26
BlueHZT60 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SW OR TLCA# Yep Posts: 255	Alright, here's a fun one: I just popped the hood (60 w/hz-t), I have oil staining on the top airtube at the manifold & at the turbo. ARGH!! - did I smoke a turbo in less than 15,000 miles/ 2 years? OR do I just have a VSV valve missing, or some other easy fix? We'll see soon. The only other oil drib is out of a couple TC bolts - 1 drop every 2 weeks. BOB

05-15-08, 11:49 AM	#27
Benihana IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Vancouver British Columbia Canada Posts: 14	I have leaks from the Oil Pan gasket, transfer case and transmission. I have quite a bit of work ahead of me to patch them up a bit. I'm looking around the Lower Mainland for gaskets, especially oil pan, any sources people? I also have a pretty good leak from my injector pump. Anyone know a good mechanic for re and re of that? BK

05-15-08, 12:00 PM	#28
Eric Winkworth IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,419	few drips from main seal on driveway after almost every drive... the entire engine is in cased in oil from seeping gaskets and 22 years of oil coatings, mostly Krown and rust check products.... it doesn't use/drip enough to even top up at 7000km oil change intervals... more than I could say for almost any highmiledge gasser __________________ 1986 BJ70, 24v with a 3B

05-15-08, 12:36 PM	#29
AGreekBoy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: south carolina TLCA# 18699 Posts: 424	my 3b leaks from the side gasket and the front seal . not enough to add oil before an oil change.

05-15-08, 01:51 PM	#30
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,793	crap, i can not remember all the different oil leaks i have seen over the years 3B oil pan gasket 3B head gasket 3B oil drain plug 3B tappet cover gasket 3B side cover gasket PZ and HZ seem pretty tight actually most turbos leak a bit if it ain't leaking then something is wrong...best check your oil level...<LOL!> still not as bad as a Rover shit box...puddles everywhere you stop. __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 "educate yourself. Sorry if that seems too blunt." John Galt 11-01-08 Wayne in Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca join today