Well I have developed quite a leak lately in my tacoma. It first appeared to be coming from the oil pan gasket but I replaced that and nothing has changed. Now it looks like it is coming from the aluminum oil filter adapter that bolts to the block. Is there a gasket between this and the block? Has anyone had this problem? It is leaking a drip every 5 minutes or so so it needs to be addressed. Thanks

Andy

 

yeah i think there is a gasket in there. call your local dealer and they should be able to help you out cheaply.

 

The bolt that I took out is huge and it has holes in it like a banjo bolt. Does that mean it has to be oriented a certain way upon installation? Or should I just tighten it up?

 

if you can find a service manual check for torque if not you could fudge it...but def dont lose the copper gasket.

 

Good call. It looks like that is where the leak was coming from but I'm putting it back together now so we will see.