The grease zerk in question is the one on the driveshaft slip joint. Super easy to get to as long as it’s pointed at least sort of down. Probably takes a 10mm or 12mm socket to unscrew it. You can see it in photo 5 of your first post.
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How old is the grease you're using? I've had some grease that was around 1-2 years old that started to separate even in the grease gun (that I left in the garage - lots of heat/cool cycles to help the seperation along). The stuff that came out of the end looked "fine" but definitely wasn't as good as the new tube I swapped in there due to the separation.
I think there's a thread explaining how to remove, mark, and reinstall your driveshaft. I think in the same thread the guy actually removed a zerk and did some suspension articulating stuff to make the driveshaft cycle to help the grease get "pushed" out with limited success. Keep us posted what you find.
I think there's a thread explaining how to remove, mark, and reinstall your driveshaft. I think in the same thread the guy actually removed a zerk and did some suspension articulating stuff to make the driveshaft cycle to help the grease get "pushed" out with limited success. Keep us posted what you find.
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Grease is 30+ months old for sure.
Will keep you posted - reading the other threads now, while I drink my morning Coolant
You mean sort of like post #15 in this thread?
Does any one remember were the cool box drain dumps out? I thought some else had an odd leak like this and it turned out to be coffee or soda spill.
Its also a quick and easy inspection before you start pulling parts.
Its also a quick and easy inspection before you start pulling parts.
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Definitely good to know in the future. Cool box is clean, nothing in there
Right. But a dedicated thread that may or may not have had the driveline stuff.You mean sort of like post #15 in this thread?
Better than Folgers in your cup!
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well mechanic (who specializes in Lc was no help)
“Ryan - your LC is a POS. Why dont you have a 16+? Next time, please take it to Care Care Nut- I dont want this Highlander here lowering my property value………. looks like the water is from the hallow driveshaft. Water may get in during off-road. I don’t see anything leak. So you’re ok. I will grease the Zerks and you can pick up”
“Ryan - your LC is a POS. Why dont you have a 16+? Next time, please take it to Care Care Nut- I dont want this Highlander here lowering my property value………. looks like the water is from the hallow driveshaft. Water may get in during off-road. I don’t see anything leak. So you’re ok. I will grease the Zerks and you can pick up”
how was your most recent head gasket?
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