Do I have a problem with my Tundra?

Can't really see the sealant after the fix...here are some pictures.

 

Yup looks the same as mine. I put pictures on page 4.
Looks way better than when it came from factory, I think.

 

thanks. make sure to update if it ever comes back and after how many miles if that's the case.

 

Mine has been fixed for about 8000 miles. Knock on wood, no sign of oil leakage.

 

Mine is at 12,400miles since fixed. Knock on wood too.

 

TheBeast - it took the dealer about 2 days to fix the cam seal. One day to fix, another to make sure it was fixed before giving it back to me. Don't wait, go get it done.

 

Welp.... This is getting diagnosed tomorrow morning (I know what it is, so lets see if they're smart and fix it right the first time because I will go back for sure)... I was extremely clear on what my non-mechanic opinion is and he took extensive notes... Time will tell if the dealership will make it right... Thank goodness I'm still under warranty from what you guys said its like 2k. I had to pay for the rear engine seal on my Tacoma (2500 buckeroo's later).

They were awesome when I had my frame replaced on my Tacoma so lets see if they keep up the awesome dealership status.

 

So.... They concurred I have a leak on the cam tower thing both sides... They're taking my cab off Monday... Gonna verify it's the root cause. Gonna check rear engine seal... Gonna order some new cams and reseal or something like that so I have a loaner for 2 weeks or more... WTF!

Positive note... It's 100% covered so I said take your time and do it right

 

Why they taking off the cab?
Easier to work on it?

 

@Ted4311 . It's usually a 2 day job and they give you a rental. No need to remove cab or engine. they access it from the top of engine bay from what I heard.

check my thread too:

https://www.tundras.com/threads/cam-tower-leak.17075/

 

Ya. Mine was leaking both side. They never removed the cab.

 

looks a bit extreme for a leak...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDVL8P0O5uc

 

No kidding

 

Who the heck knows... They are a kick ass awesome dealer so I trust them... I am a little surprised at removing the cab... Maybe rear seal? Idk I'm not a gear head so

 

They didn't remove the cab for mine either. It took a few days for the work because they didn't have the parts ready, however that happens.

 

I have alot of warranty left so whatever happens if it isn't right be fixing it

 

All I said to them... "I've had this truck for 5 months and she's in the shop. fix it. I don't care how long it takes. Do it right"

 

so far we have seen the issue from 2010 to 2016 models...you would think they would have fixed it.

 

That makes too much sense...

 

Checked mine yesterday, both sides clean. 2015 DC 32k miles on it, grey silicone...

 

My '13 with 56,000 on it was diagnosed yesterday. It goes in on the 25th for repair. I was told 3 days give or take and when I spoke with the tech he made no mention of removing the cab.

 

didn't appear on mine for the first 50K for sure. I just noticed it recently at 58,000 miles. One member here had it on his 2016 with only 3,000 miles...

 

I stumbled across this thread and said hmmm let me check... Love this site!

I asked my Toyota advisor if I didn't read about this how would I have found this, the tech doing the work (the same guy who did my frame on my tacoma) happened to walk by and laughed saying "with the mess I saw looking from the top of your engine bay, it wouldn't have been long I would have a messy drive way and smell burning oil". That is when he said they're gonna tear it apart monday to ensure all the right parts get replaced and sealed properly.

You guys here are making me ponder to call and be a pain in the ass by questioning why they are removing my cab. I might just let it be... this site i have a love hate relationship with ...

 

I have the platinum extended so i'm covered for 7years/100,000 just in case it does happen Pretty weird that its so inconsistent though, I mean a gasket is a gasket is a gasket.

 

I have the same warranty ...the issue seems to be the way the grey sealant was applied at the factory...not the gasket
It could be one line was ok but the other one had issues..so some trucks have it and others don't

 

Someone tainted the sealant with E. coli! Digging in asses while on the job...it’s not just for vegetables anymore. Either way it’s a shitty job (pun intended).

 

Just got my tundo back today. Visible seal. They removed the cab to check rear engine seal. They also changed an eff ton of gaskets and orings on top of resealed cam towers. I spent an hour with a mirror, flash light, and a creeper. Visible signs of thorough job cleaning the engine. I'll update after a while

 

black color right ? I just did an oil change yesterday after 900 miles since the fix to see if any debris but oil is clean so looks like my guys did a clean job.

 

Yes black color. I plan to do the same thing. I trust this dealer so I'm optimistic everything is good

 

Mine went in Wednesday for the fix. Dealer called today to let me know everything was going as it should and truck will be ready some time tomorrow. I also had them change the serp belt and plugs.