T-SB-0326-08 October 24, 2008

Oil Leak From Front Timing Cover

Service
Category Engine/Hybrid System

Section Engine Mechanical Market USA

Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2005 – 2008 Tacoma

TSB SUPERSESSION NOTICE

The information contained in this TSB supersedes TSB No. EG051-07.

• The OFP in the Warranty Information table has been updated.

TSB No. EG051-07 is Obsolete and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review
the entire content of this service bulletin before proceeding.

Introduction

Some 2005 – 2008 model year Tacoma vehicles with 1GR–FE engines may display evidence of a
small oil leak located where the Bank 1 cylinder head, engine block, and timing cover meet. Use the
following repair procedure to address this condition.

Warranty Information

OP
DESCRIPTION TYPE TIME OFP T1 T2
CODE

4WD 7.7
Reseal Front Timing Cover
111051 X-Runner 9.4 11310-0P030 65 48
with FIPG
PreRunner 6.8

APPLICABLE WARRANTY
• This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60
months or 60,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle’s in-service date.

• Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer’s specific

complaint.

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Production Change Information

This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
MODEL PLANT DRIVETRAIN WHEEL BASE PRODUCTION CHANGE EFFECTIVE VIN

2WD
5TETU22N#8Z474294
(X–Runner)
127.4” (3235 mm)
5TEUU42N#6Z316597
5TEUU42N#8Z469911
4WD
5TEMU52N#6Z310194
NUMMI 140.6” (3570 mm)
5TEMU52N#7Z469718
5TETU62N#6Z312109
Tacoma 127.4” (3235 mm)
2WD 5TEJU62N#8Z470436
(PreRunner) 5TEKU72N#6Z309975
140.6” (3570 mm)
5TEKU72N#8Z470380
127.4” (3235 mm) 3TMLU42N#8M013647
4WD
140.6” (3570 mm) 3TMMU52N#8M005095
TMMBC
2WD 127.4” (3235 mm) 3TMJU62N#8M049749
(PreRunner) 140.6” (3570 mm) 3TMKU72N#8M013705

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Required Tools & Equipment

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS (SST’S) PART NUMBER QTY

Oil Filter Wrench* 09228–07501 1

09330-00021
Companion Flange Holding Tool* 1

Transmission Oil Plug* 09325-40010 1

09950-50013-01
Universal Puller Set “C”* 1

• Hanger 150 1
(09951-05010)
• Slide Arm 2
(09952-05010)
• Claw No. 3 1
(09953-05020)
09954-05030
Crankshaft Pulley Holding Tool*
1
• Bolt
(09213-54015-01)
Union Nut Wrench 10 mm 09023-00101 1
Union Nut Wrench 17 mm 09023–12701 1

* Essential SST.

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.

TOOLS & MATERIAL QTY

FIPG Sealant: Three Bond 1282B or Equivalent As Needed

FIPG Sealant: Three Bond 1207B or Equivalent As Needed
ILSAC GF–4 Multi–grade SAE 5W–30 6.3 U.S. qts. (6.0 liters)
Automatic Transmission: 10.4 U.S. qts. (9.8 liters)
Super Long Life Coolant (SLLC)
Manual Transmission: 10.3 U.S. qts. (9.7 liters)

Repair Procedure

1. Inspect the location where the Bank 1 cylinder head, engine block, and timing cover meet for
signs of an oil leak.

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Repair Procedure (Continued)

2. Use an oil dye to confirm the source of the oil leak. Figure 1.

1 Suspected Leak Source

3. Remove and reseal the timing cover if confirmed leaking. Refer to the Technical Information
System (TIS):
2005 model year Tacoma Repair Manual,
• Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “Timing Chain or Belt Cover Sub–Assy
(1GR–FE(2WD)): Replacement”
• Engine/Hybrid System – Engine Mechanical – “Timing Chain or Belt Cover Sub–Assy
(1GR–FE(PRE Runner/4wd)): Replacement”
2006, 2007, or 2008 model year Tacoma Repair Manual,
• 2006/2007/2008 Engine/Hybrid System – Lubrication – “1GR–FE Lubrication: Oil Pump (for
4WD and PreRunner): Removal”
• 2006/2007/2008 Engine/Hybrid System – Lubrication – “1GR–FE Lubrication: Oil Pump
(for 2wd): Removal”
• 2006/2007/2008 Engine/Hybrid System – Lubrication – “1GR–FE Lubrication: Oil Pump (for
4WD and PreRunner): Installation”
• 2006/2007/2008 Engine/Hybrid System – Lubrication – “1GR–FE Lubrication: Oil Pump (for
2wd): Installation”
4. Confirm that the repair corrected the condition.

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