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Leak from front of Drive Shaft?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Texan_Tundra, May 15, 2023.

  1. May 15, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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    Texan_Tundra

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    Just changed rear diff fluid and was performing figure 8 turns to distribute it. Suddenly notice fast dripping leak from the front of the drive shaft. Doesn't smell of oil or anything. Any idea what it is?

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  2. May 15, 2023 at 2:54 PM
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    TILLY

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    Looks like just water from the A/C drain tube which is in that area I believe.
     
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  3. May 16, 2023 at 8:41 PM
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    I feel pretty confident that’s your AC.
     
  4. May 18, 2023 at 4:09 PM
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    None....
    I had water dripping off my trans too. Doesn't always happen but noticed one time when I got under while truck was running.
     
  5. May 18, 2023 at 4:14 PM
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    Too many, but not enough....
    That definitely looks like plain water. No fluids are that color.
     
  6. May 18, 2023 at 5:11 PM
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    texasrho83

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    AC drip.
     
  7. May 18, 2023 at 6:14 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Pretty sure it's blinker fluid, take it to your closest dealer and notify the service writer immediately. It's also corrosive and might dissolve the concrete in your parking area if left too long. Good luck!
     
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  8. May 19, 2023 at 5:21 AM
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    I've never seen an AC have a near steady stream of draining fluid.
     
  9. May 19, 2023 at 6:42 AM
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    Too many, but not enough....
    Maybe you have an accumulation of debris where water drains from the body and it rushed out finally and was a steady stream
     
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  10. May 19, 2023 at 6:46 AM
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    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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  11. May 19, 2023 at 6:59 AM
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    :rofl: True.

    That humidity though...
     

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