Engine - Oil Leak From Rear Side of Bank 1
ENGINEEG038-06
REVISED
Title:
2GR-FE (V6) ENGINE OIL LEAK
Models:
'05 - '06 Avalon & '07 Camry (V6)
June 19, 2006
TSB REVISION NOTICE:
^ October 9, 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
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.
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.