Canada - Engine - Oil Leak From Rear of Bank 1

Bulletin
2544R

Issue Date
July 03, 2006

Market
Canada

Title:
2GR-FE (V6) ENGINE OIL LEAK

Component
ENGINE MECHANICAL

Models
'05 - '06 Avalon & '07 Camry (V6)

TSB REVISION NOTICE:
- October 10, 2006: Production Change Information has been added. The Applicable Warranty has been updated in the Warranty Information table.
Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

INTRODUCTION:
Some 2GR-FE engines may display evidence of a small oil leak, located on the rear side of Bank 1. The source has been identified as unused side and end bolt holes in the right hand (Bank 1) cam housing. A repair procedure has been developed to correct this condition.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES:
- 2005-2006 model year Avalon vehicles.
- 2007 model year Camry vehicles equipped with the V6 engine.







PRODUCTION CHANGE INFORMATION:







PARTS INFORMATION:







WARRANTY INFORMATION:







REQUIRED TOOLS & MATERIAL:

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Inspect the cam cover side and end bolt holes for signs of an oil leak.







2. Use an oil dye to confirm the source of the oil leak.
3. Clean the affected area using a degreaser or other approved cleaner.
4. Coat the threads of the bolts with an oil-resistant anaerobic adhesive.
5. Install the bolts (P/N 90080-11344) into the side and end bolt holes.

Torque: 10 N-m (7.3 ft-lbs, 88.5 in.-lbs)

6. Confirm the repair procedure has 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.