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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Question oil leak and egr valve

What is the easiest fix for an oil leak on my passenger side of my taco 2.7L motor? I have a steady drip covering most of the right side of my motor. What is the most common oil leak? I have a 2000 Tacoma Prerunner. Also what is the best fix for a sticky EGR? I keep throwing a 401 code. I have researched this topic and found that if the EGR is removed that this would create a lean condition (If I remember correctly) and heat the motor up a bit while cruising at highway speeds. I would actually lose power if the EGR is removed.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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I sprayed power tune into my egr valve on an older toyota and it cleared it out and freed it up.

I would guess it's probably your valve cover leaking.
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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power tune is sold under what brand name? found at Advance? thanks
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Old Feb 10, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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It's actually a marine product, but it worked for me:

http://www.westmarine.com/1/1/16908-...ry-marine.html
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 05:58 AM
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thanks- I will let everyone know my results! Anyone else out there have any more ideas about the oil leak? Not too sure it is coming from my valve cover.
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Old Feb 11, 2010 | 07:53 AM
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Leaking valve cover gaskets are pretty common.
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:38 AM
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should i purchase a new gasket from toyota or go to my local parts store?
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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some times just tightening them to specified tightness is good enough but others yes new gaskets!

these trucks are notorious for loosening those bolts ans a simple tightening is necessary so try this then move on..
just be sure not to over tighten and bend the valve covers either way!!!

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