Coolant leak - what is this part?
11-26-2003, 04:49 PM
#1
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: VA
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Coolant leak - what is this part?
Murphy's Law - I was changing the oil tonight before hitting the road tomorrow AM for Thanksgiving. As soon as I took off the skid plate I noticed some dried pink residue. I followed it up to where I believe it was leaking. Could someone tell me what part appears to be leaking? The photo is looking down by the oil dip stick.
It gets even better; I have 35,723 miles on odometer. That gives me 277 miles of warranty. Now I can't take the truck tomorrow and have to cram our stuff into the accord for 2-3 hour trip. Yeah!
At least it should be covered by warranty.
Thanks
It gets even better; I have 35,723 miles on odometer. That gives me 277 miles of warranty. Now I can't take the truck tomorrow and have to cram our stuff into the accord for 2-3 hour trip. Yeah!
At least it should be covered by warranty.
Thanks
11-26-2003, 05:29 PM
#2
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Southern Maine
Posts: 228
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
looks like it may be the gasket around the thermostat or possibly from the water pump itself..............have you noticed a significant loss in coolant at all??
11-26-2003, 09:42 PM
#4
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Vernon BC, Canada
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Most likely the water pump. I work at a toyota dealer and we replace lots of them under warranty, even with low mileage. Toyota water pumps are really no better than other water pumps from "other" manufacturers. 1998-2002 Corolla pumps are bad for leaks too.
Hope this helps,
Mike.
Hope this helps,
Mike.
11-27-2003, 02:52 AM
#5
That is definitely the water pump. I had mine changeout by the dealer under warranty. The pump only lasted about 31k miles before it started leaking. Might as well have them change the timing belt for cheap since they will be opening it up anyway. That's the beauty of the Toyota red coolant. You can tell right away if something is wrong with your cooling system. Good luck and be safe driving.
George
George
11-27-2003, 04:58 PM
#7
Contributing Member
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 10,916
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I concur about the water pump. My 98 Taco with 29K miles had a leaky water pump. Yes, that is covered under the power train warranty also. Take it on in, you should have no problems.
Trending Topics
11-28-2003, 05:30 PM
#9
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: VA
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for all responses 
I have an appointment to get it repaired on Monday. I will post the diagnosis for those interested. The dealer confirmed that it would be covered under the powertrain warranty so I could only travel 24,277 miles before Monday
I have an appointment to get it repaired on Monday. I will post the diagnosis for those interested. The dealer confirmed that it would be covered under the powertrain warranty so I could only travel 24,277 miles before Monday
Last edited by Hermes; 11-30-2003 at 07:12 AM.
12-01-2003, 11:54 AM
#11
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: VA
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thought I would followup for those you were kind enough to respond - it was the waterpump.
Scott - how did you manage to swing a timing belt under warranty? I thought all belts were 'wear and tear' items?
Scott - how did you manage to swing a timing belt under warranty? I thought all belts were 'wear and tear' items?
12-01-2003, 12:12 PM
#12
Contributing Member
Originally posted by Hermes
Thought I would followup for those you were kind enough to respond - it was the waterpump.
Scott - how did you manage to swing a timing belt under warranty? I thought all belts were 'wear and tear' items?
Thought I would followup for those you were kind enough to respond - it was the waterpump.
Scott - how did you manage to swing a timing belt under warranty? I thought all belts were 'wear and tear' items?
I asked the Stealer why they replaced it under warrranty and they said because the antifreeze was all over the belt and it will degrade the belt. i can't say I know it is true but that is good enough for me!
Scott
12-01-2003, 01:19 PM
#13
Registered User
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: VA
Posts: 222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally posted by elnip
Hermes,
I asked the Stealer why they replaced it under warrranty and they said because the antifreeze was all over the belt and it will degrade the belt. i can't say I know it is true but that is good enough for me!
Scott
Hermes,
I asked the Stealer why they replaced it under warrranty and they said because the antifreeze was all over the belt and it will degrade the belt. i can't say I know it is true but that is good enough for me!
Scott
hmmmm, maybe I should have put some coolant on the drive belts before I dropped it off
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Road Bull
86-95 Trucks & 4Runners
23
10-10-2015 04:55 PM
Avenged
95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners
4
07-09-2015 07:55 AM
