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Losing coolant

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Creed, Jun 4, 2017.

  1. Jun 4, 2017 at 5:07 PM
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    I have had 2 instances recently, where my 2005 Tundra has leaked significant amounts of fluid. The fan, clutch, and front of the engine were wet, so I was unable to locate the source of the leak. 1 time the truck was over heating, and not the other. I'm thinking it could be a bad thermostat, and the overflow is leaking? Any ideas where to start my fix, would be appreciated.
     
  2. Jun 4, 2017 at 5:21 PM
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    I'm not as familiar with the 1st gen, but on 2nd gen the water pump is located high and on the passenger side and is not immune from leaking. This would cover the areas you mentioned with coolant.
     
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    Well I replaced the water pump with the timing belt maybe 5k miles ago, I heard maybe the head gasket could be the culprit. I have checked the oil, and it is clean, with no moisture in it?
     
  4. Jun 4, 2017 at 5:38 PM
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    My Dad's Camry blew a gasket once and it leaked internally straight into the cylinders, didn't see any coolant in the engine compartment so that's probably not it. I imagine if enough coolant had leaked out of the reservoir to cause an overheat you would have seen the cap blown off.

    And thermostats usually fail to the open position so that's a long shot.

    Maybe let it idle for a while in your garage and look to see if you can see it seeping out any where.

    On the occasions it leaked, what were the conditions? Was it hot/cold outside?
     
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    The day it overheated, it was hot outside. The other time it was cool in the morning. I will go let it idle,then if I cant locate the leak,we will pressure test it tomorrow. Thanks
     
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    Could be a bad waterpump or seal that was put on. I bought mine and dealership had to replace the waterpump 3x in a month due to faulty ones. I finally took it to another shop I'd done business with before and they put on a gates pump. Been purring ever since
     
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    Check your upper and lower radiator hoses, also check and see if there is any small cracks on your radiator. I doubt it’s the head gasket highly.
     
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    Check ALL of the teeny coolant hoses that are routed in front of the engine. I just had a 4Runner leaking coolant. Looks like a water pump (same area) pressure tested it and found a small coolant hose leaking. in front of the fan, to the right. Connected to a metal pipe.
     
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    Do you remember the name of that hose by chance? Mine sprung a leak and can’t figure out which part number / name it is...

    I’ll upload a photo of the one I’m talking about. I think it’s the one running to the oil cooler?

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    Any way to cut that bad end off and choke up on to the better part of the hose with the clamp?
     
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    Don’t have a ton of wiggle room. But Ill definitelyreplace the clamp with a hose clamp. Those seem to hold up better (and are easier to work with).

    But the hose is quite swollen. I’m sure it’s the original hose. Just can’t seem to find which hose it is on the parts diagrams
     
  12. Dec 3, 2018 at 5:29 PM
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    Might be able to grab some hose at the auto store.
     
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    Yeah that’s what’s going to have to happen since I can’t find nuttin! I still think it’s a coolant hose going to the oil cooler.

    Is the first gens heater exchange similar to the newer gens? I’m unfamiliar with it
     
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    Looks like the Oil Cooler Hose is one piece from Toyota (including the metal hose)... so DIY hoses may be the only option without having to replace the entire section
     
  15. Dec 4, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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    Confirmed after driving home last night from work. It’s leaking from the top of that hose. It was fizzing. Going to run to Oreillys to Grab some matching hose

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    Yeah it’s fixed. Didn’t end up replacing the hose. I slid the clamp down a tad and tightened it good. Same with the other side.

    I grabbed some extra coolant hose and some hose clamps from the auto store to replace it. But it’s a snitch to get to. I took off the air intake assembly and the serp belt just to give me more room. But even then I struggled. I should’ve replaced those hoses when I did the timing belt. DOHHH!

    So I tightened everything up added 1/2 cup of coolant which I lost and so far haven’t lost another drop. Doing a nice little 2hr drive tomorrow should get everything pumping and pressurized which will be a good test to see how everything’s holding up. I’ll bring the spare hoses with me...should make an interesting parking lot job in this cold.... haha
     

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