1st major failure 2011 tundra

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2011 tundra and my 1st major failure. Looks like the vally heat exchanger is leaking down the bell housing. Anyone know a ballpark park price to be repaired. Thanks again. 344xxx miles
Other then maintance
1. Right rear wheel bearing
2. Starter went out.
3. Possible vally heat exchanger

 

At a dealer? My guess would be about $2200-$2400. I suggest replacing the plate itself while in there.

 

First I’ve ever heard this - what would be the rationale in replacing the valley plate for a seal failure?

 

Carcare Nut (YouTube) advice, IIRC, possibility of a small crack was his reasoning. Either way, his reasoning seemed logical.

 

Dealer quote
1850 vally plate
If I want to do timing and cam towers 9100
Got a diagnosis appointment on the 11 Sept drop off then see what they tell me.

 

$9100.00?

 

I’ve heard of dealers charging around $5-6k for the cam tower job.

 

Yes this is what dealer said
Cam towers
Timing chain
Vally heat plate
9100 install
Local ASE Shop said vally plate whice is with the old plate.. asking for it to be oe new one, you know just in case. 650 he will do it but that was with the old plate. So I m going to have then do the dino and see what they suggest but still nothing till
11 Sept. America's day.

 

I'd do the valley plate and send it.

 

That's what is going to happen. 345000 miles why worry about it now.

 

I shall keep everyone posted after what we find out.

 

Sorry, can't like that! Good luck with the diagnostics!

 

I resealed my valley plate only to find out it still leaks. That was a kick in the nuts. Since then I believe I've found it'll only leak down to a certain level in the surge tank & then won't leak anymore

 

I wouldn’t play the “while I’m in there” game on a 345k mile truck. Fix what’s broken and send it.

 

There is an excellent independent Toyota specialist in my area. He charged $1140.60 to do mine in January.

 

They say you can reuse it but I want a new one installed for peace of mind.