Oilllllllll Problemmm Leaking Helpppp

[supramacist]

clean it up with some....., castrol super clean, purple bottle. Available at any parts store. A little bit of this shiat and a toothbrush will go a long way. Then just got to the car wash....., and turn the hose on her. Just make sure you leave it running.

 

[Toyotaxtreamteam]

is it possiable if it was the valve covers it could get into where the timing belt is, like inside the cover i have a light film inside but i still dont belive its the gasket, also i went though alot of things today and found alot loose like oil pan bolts

 

[johnathan1]

hmm, check the bolts on the two front cam caps, mine were leaking, causing smoke and everything else... just tightened the exhaust one, and leak went away...

 

[shaeff]

the reason you want stainless steel, for those of you who don't know, is because aluminum (the metal our heads are made of) likes to react to different metals. if you stick a bolt in there that's not stainless, chances are, you'll get some nasty corrosion, and have a hell of a time getting them back out if need be.

-shaeff

 

[Toyotaxtreamteam]

how do i get to the caps on the front what do i have to remove

 

[jetjock]

the reason you want stainless steel, for those of you who don't know, is because aluminum (the metal our heads are made of) likes to react to different metals. if you stick a bolt in there that's not stainless, chances are, you'll get some nasty corrosion, and have a hell of a time getting them back out if need be. shaeff

Shaeff, two words: "galvanic scale". SS and Al are at the opposite ends

You also might want to look here: http://tinyurl.com/qe5sj

 

[johnathan1]

you don't have to take anything off, there is one cap in front of each vavle cover, just behind the cam sprocket backing plate. You will have to lift up the wiring harness that goes accross the front of the engine, but no big deal...Tighten up those bolts...

 

[Toyotaxtreamteam]

what did you use to loosen them i cant get a wrench on them at all

 

[johnathan1]

I used a tiny 1/4" ratchet w/ a 3" extension, 10mm socket, for part of it, and a 10mm combo wrench to get it just tight enough to where it wouldn't leak...you kinda have to play with it, took me like 10-15 mins...

 

[supramacist]

ya...., set it how you want it and keep an eye on it for a few days. You'll know when you get back under it in a few days.