Oil leak

Brizee67 · February 2, 2017, 22:07

I have what looks like an oil leak on the right side of the block...I'm guessing it's the timing chain seal??? ...but I don't really know. I need to run it into a garage to get it checked out.

I found this on Fleabay ( m https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182072857141 m ) and wondered if it's worth a punt or should I just take it to a garage or attempt to fix it myself ?

What are your thoughts??

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shnazzle · February 2, 2017, 22:11

Likely. Get a new o-ring from Toyota and change it yourself. Get a can of brake cleaner and spray that area clean. Then watch it for further leaks. If Ieaks... Saved yourself a lot of cash for a 15 min job

Brizee67 · February 2, 2017, 22:14

Quote from: "shnazzle"Likely. Get a new o-ring from Toyota and change it yourself. Get a can of brake cleaner and spray that area clean. Then watch it for further leaks. If Ieaks... Saved yourself a lot of cash for a 15 min job

Ah, so it's a simple o-ring...I think even I could manage that...though not sure what I'm doing whatsoever...I think maybe I should invest in a workshop manual.

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brettfield999 · February 2, 2017, 23:14

Who needs a workshop manual when you have YouTube s:D

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m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFQYgM96wiU m

Brizee67 · February 2, 2017, 23:58

Quote from: "brettfield999"Who needs a workshop manual when you have YouTube s:D s:D s:) s:)
m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFQYgM96wiU m

That's absolutely perfect at least now I know how simple it is...I'd better get onto Mr T tomorrow for that o-ring.

Thank you [emoji4]

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Ardent · February 3, 2017, 00:15

Who needs a workshop manual when you have this site.

Garage = last option; not first.

Brizee67 · February 3, 2017, 09:35

Quote from: "Ardent"Who needs a workshop manual when you have this site.

Garage = last option; not first.

Very true Ardent [emoji846]

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Carolyn · February 3, 2017, 09:40

PM me and I'll send you one of my special slightly-better-seal O rings. Also, in the 'How To' section, take a look at understanding you chain tensioner.

Brizee67 · February 4, 2017, 11:18

So I thought I'd take a quick look in the engine bay for the timing belt tensioner....I found it...

...but isn't it missing the stud on the lower section?? How is that nut holding on??

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shnazzle · February 4, 2017, 11:27

Guessing the nut seized onto the stud, so replaced it with a bolt instead

Brizee67 · February 4, 2017, 12:06

Is that definitely a bolt? It looks to have a hollow in the head if it is...I assumed there was a hole there. I tried to take a better picture...

...but I don't think it's much better.

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Carolyn · February 4, 2017, 12:13

That's a bolt. It will do the job just fine.
Typical leaky tensioner oily mess.

Brizee67 · February 4, 2017, 13:00

Quote from: "Carolyn"That's a bolt. It will do the job just fine.
Typical leaky tensioner oily mess.

Thank god it is a bolt and not a sheared spindle.

I can always take a few more pictures if you want some for reference for the 'how to..' guide.

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Brizee67 · February 7, 2017, 11:21

Carolyn a big thank you to you [emoji122]my o-ring arrived in the post yesterday...you're a star!!

Now where's my 10mm spanner??

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