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Camshaft leaking

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Medwayreject, Apr 8, 2023.

  1. Apr 8, 2023 at 4:11 PM
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    Medwayreject

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    I just recently bought a 2011 tundra and it seems to have a camshaft leak. What is the average labor cost ? I'm hearing it's quite labor intensive thing. It's only passenger side leaking... I add a quart of oil every month about...
     
  2. Apr 8, 2023 at 4:14 PM
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    Picture of leak

    Screenshot_20230408_191402_Gallery.jpg
     
  3. Apr 8, 2023 at 4:16 PM
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    That’s a pretty substantial leak, and a crappy way to start off Tundra ownership. Did you purchase privately, or do you have some sort or recourse through the selling dealer?

    Edit. That doesn’t look like a qt / month kinda leak to me. These trucks are finicky to read the dipsticks on, and the truck must be on level ground for a consistent reading…
     
  4. Apr 8, 2023 at 4:21 PM
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    Yeah i purchased privately through a friend. He brought it to a local garage and they guy did the valve cover gaskets because he thought that was what was leaking. I brought the truck back to the garage and he cleaned it up and said my passenger side camshaft was leaking.i hear it's a big job which sucks for me haven't even owned the truck for 45 days yet to even make a payment
     
  5. Apr 8, 2023 at 4:46 PM
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    Yes that's what I'm hoping for!
     
  6. Apr 8, 2023 at 5:50 PM
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    Sorry you're having to deal with this so early in your Tundra ownership, but Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
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  7. Apr 8, 2023 at 6:01 PM
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    I'm hoping to find someone local to fix it at a reasonable price . Thank you sir
     

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