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Found this in the thermo housing

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by fishordie, Sep 8, 2024.

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Middle of Timing Belt - Possibly Cam seals

It was hanging out of the thermostat spring. Any ideee what it is?

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Looks like part of your thermostat seal.

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Looks like part of your thermostat seal.
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the thermostat seal on thermostat in the picture is the one that was on it and totally intact.

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Old seal from a failed radiator cap?

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That's the bottom seal from the thermostat.

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Griff04 said: ↑

Looks like part of your thermostat seal.
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It’s the seal on spring assembly housing.

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Old seal from a failed radiator cap?
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hmmm...that would have to be it...

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That's the bottom seal from the thermostat.

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shore is..thanks man..preciate the graphic too

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It’s the seal on spring assembly housing.
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thanks....learning every day.

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