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Canada - Engine - Engine Oil, Leaking Timing Cover

Bulletin
2407

Issue Date
April 24, 2007

Title
2GR-FE ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM FRONT TIMING COVER

Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL

Models
'07 RX 350

INTRODUCTION:

Some 2007 model year RX 350 vehicles may display evidence of a small oil leak, located where the Bank 1 cylinder head, engine block, and timing cover meet. Please use the repair procedure below to diagnose and correct this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2007 model year RX 350 vehicles equipped with the 2GR-FE engine and produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:






REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL:






WARRANTY INFORMATION:






REQUIRED SSTS:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

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






2. Use an oil dye to confirm the source of the oil leak.
3. Remove and reseal the timing cover if confirmed leaking.

Refer to the Repair Manual within E-TAS / TIS library:
- Division: Lexus
- Model: RX 350
- Year: 2007
- Service Category: Engine/Hybrid System
- Section: Lubrication
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Lubrication: Oil Pump: Removal (step #25)
- Keyword: 2GR-FE Lubrication: Oil Pump: Installation

4. Confirm that the repair corrected the condition.

NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.