Started with a starter refurb idea (one click no start brand new batt). Get into it and finally get top half of clamshell off. Oil is everywhere inside of here. Dirty dirty oil is everywhere inside. Why is it in there, and i suppose how on earth? And what do we Need to replace to prevent this from happening? Aaaaand what else do we need to know? Attached are my panic pics lol
Oil in intake manifold?
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Don’t stress about it, clean it up and change your PCV valve and ensure your oil changes are frequent and with the correct oil.
Bad PCV, it is a one way valve that lets blow by gasses from the crank case get sucked into the engine to be burned, it also stops oil from being sucked out of the engine and into the intake.
In the "good old days" these gasses were just vented to atmosphere, but that is really bad for clean air.
But what happens is that valve is forgotten about, it gets stuck open. When it gets stuck open it allows oil and oil vapor (which condenses and returns to liquid) to be sucked into the intake, which is then burned.
It is harmless, not enough oil will be sucked in to hurt anything.
Replace the PCV, which should be done every 50,000 miles, and move on with life.
I bought mine off of Amazon, it was like $12.
In the "good old days" these gasses were just vented to atmosphere, but that is really bad for clean air.
But what happens is that valve is forgotten about, it gets stuck open. When it gets stuck open it allows oil and oil vapor (which condenses and returns to liquid) to be sucked into the intake, which is then burned.
It is harmless, not enough oil will be sucked in to hurt anything.
Replace the PCV, which should be done every 50,000 miles, and move on with life.
I bought mine off of Amazon, it was like $12.
BullElk
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Oil catch can perhaps on line going into intake?
Is that the starter under the intake manifold?!?!?! Is that really where it's located?!
2001LC
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Even with good PCV it's perfectly normal for oil to be in those ports. Make sure to replace all gaskets with OEM. Use your torque wrench.
By the looks of the coolant in the valley, you didn't drain off first. You may now have some coolant in head intake port and cylinders. If that's the case, vacuum it out.
Tip: Remove bolt holding starter. Then pull out a bit and turn. Then take main wire off.
You my some helpfully tip in these links:
Split Intake Manifold take a look & Gaskets & Seals Poll
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When to Clean or Replace fuel injectors
By the looks of the coolant in the valley, you didn't drain off first. You may now have some coolant in head intake port and cylinders. If that's the case, vacuum it out.
Tip: Remove bolt holding starter. Then pull out a bit and turn. Then take main wire off.
You my some helpfully tip in these links:
Split Intake Manifold take a look & Gaskets & Seals Poll
Best starter for the money today?
When to Clean or Replace fuel injectors
Yes. For some odd reason Toyota thought that was a good place to put it.
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Thanks yall! Carbon buildup in there is rough also... this job took about 12 hours over 2 weekends... to be honest- my first big job beyond changing air filters. Going to test the starter tomorrow at the auto place- plus i broke an o-ring messing with the main starter housing... but I’m pretty sure its the starter. Now unfortunately I uncovered that the gasket (?) or seal on the cover to the contacts/plunger compartment was completely obliterated. Anyone have any helpful hints or words of encouragement lije (drown the lid in edge of grease and a ring of silicone and call it a day??) - check out my starter! :
It’s a head scratcher for sure, one of the few design decisions I don’t like about this truck. I saw somewhere that it was because this engine is the descendent of what was originally a racing V-8 where packaging size was very important. Once the basic design design layout was set, it’s pretty hard to relocate the starter. Don’t know if it’s actually true.
BullElk
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What about to help keep it out of water....river crossings, etc. ??
If that was their motivation, they should have located the alternator up higher too.
BullElk
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Well its actually higher than the diff breather correct. Just thinking out loud here. Thanks
It isn’t just Toyota that places the starter in the V. Agree that it is a pain though, especially on a auto where it can leave you stranded.
