Engine - Oil Leaks From The Timing Cover
ENGINEEG019-07
Title:
2GR-FE ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM
Models:
'05 - '06 Avalon
April 12, 2007
Introduction
Some 2005 - 2006 model year Avalon 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
^ 2005 - 2006 model year Avalon vehicles equipped with the 2GR-FE engine and produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VIN shown below.
Production Change Information
Required Tools & Material
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 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 Technical Information System (TIS), 2005 or 2006 model year Avalon Repair Manual:
^ Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "2GR-FE Lubrication:
Oil Pump: Removal"
^ Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "2GR-FE Lubrication:
Oil Pump: Installation"
4. Confirm that the repair corrected the condition.