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Cam tower leak?

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by ProDeerHunter, Apr 12, 2024.

  1. Apr 12, 2024 at 7:03 AM
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    ProDeerHunter

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    The picture with some oil residue is from the driver side and the other pictures with no oil are from the passenger side. This is a 2019 tundra with 96,000 miles. Any idea what this is?

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  2. Apr 12, 2024 at 10:00 AM
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    Kerplunk

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    No idea what is leaking, but not cam tower. Cam tower leak Makes the head above the exhaust manifold wet. Yours is bone dry = no cam tower leak.
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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    dt325ic

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    Timely. I was changing the oil in my 2019 yesterday, and I have the same leak. Got to get out there and figure it out.
     
  4. Jun 1, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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    Kdaddy0608

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    Hey guys, new to this cam tower leak. Looking to buy 2018 Tundra and this is on driver's side. Does this look like cam tower leak?

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  5. Jun 1, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    Just had my cam tower leak repaired.
    Probably could have waited and just kept checking the oil more often, but I plan on keeping my 2014 for at least another 10 years..

    This was mine..

    https://youtu.be/vhxa092g8W4
     
  6. Jun 1, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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    Thanks, video shows as private
     
  7. Jun 2, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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    fixnfly

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    Looks like a timing cover leak. Mine looks the same. Not planning on doing anything about it soon.
     
  8. Jun 3, 2024 at 4:26 AM
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    Dr_Al

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    Doesn't look like much of anything. Back in the day almost every car leaked oil. It was common to see spots of oil where cars parked. I don't see any leak that would stop me from buying that Tundra.
     

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