I'm at the end of my rope. Mama's 2002 tacoma, 3.4 4x4 auto. Just hit 200k. Intermittently, only under throttle, the truck makes a noticeable moaning/groaning noise. Its not bogging, and I cannot recreate the noise in park, only while moving, again, under throttle. If I let off the throttle it...
Thanks jpoole, I will do that for sure. It's hard too see for sure with the dang plenum in the way. I really appreciate the advice and will report back with findings.
It's hard to get my phone at a low enough angle, but the seepage is coming from right under the coolant temp. sensor. I've been looking at head gasket pictures and wondering which holes oil goes through, maybe one is close to this location? Anyone know?
I'll get some pics tomorrow in the daylight. There's no oil on the side of the head itself so that makes me want to rule out valve cover gasket and plug tube seals. The dist. O-ring is good, the spot is pretty localized, but I will check again tomorrow just to make sure. Will inspect timing...
Hey guys. Stats up first. 1996 fzj80. 195,000 miles. I've searched and haven't found anything about my problem so here goes. I have a slow oil leak. It appears to be where the head meets the block, right under the engine coolant temp. sensor. This sensor is above the oil filter and just to the...
Mine slowly goes down over time. Can't find leaks I just try not to think about it. AHeM am waiting on blackstone labs to send me the sample bottle to get the oil checked out just in case.....oh God nooooooooo!
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