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CAM SHAFT TOWER SEAL LEAKING ** PLEASE READ***

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by jacob.jons.jj, Jan 5, 2018.

  1. Oct 8, 2019 at 1:21 PM
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    The tech I had, told me that taking the cab off really helped him speed up the process. He could walk around and put the silicone seal way easier than climbing over the hood. Might be something worth mentioning.
     
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  2. Oct 10, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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    I took a look at a 2007 with 139k miles....both sides were Leaking like a sieve! So glad for this forum so i can pick a good one or talk the price down because of it!
     
  3. Oct 10, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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    Anyone ?
     
  4. Oct 10, 2019 at 11:10 AM
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    I'm not sure why they wouldn't cover it if you're still within the warranty period?
     
  5. Oct 10, 2019 at 11:13 AM
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    Me either. I’m curious to see if someone has been thru the whole process and it was. I’m always suspect of “warranties”
     
  6. Oct 10, 2019 at 3:53 PM
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    My was under warranty they only fixed one side was not happy about it that being such a big job wish they would have done both sides
     
  7. Oct 11, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    I got my truck back this morning!!! Earlier than anticipated! I must say, after marginal experiences with this dealership in the past, this went much better than expected.
    Fixed with black colored gasket material. Seems to run / drive fine. Hope I’m good to go for a long time.
     
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  8. Oct 11, 2019 at 9:26 PM
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    Looks like I’ve got it. Damn
    Passenger side. 22k miles

    4370027A-D054-422E-B053-43D86C044B9B.jpg
     
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  9. Oct 17, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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    First time posting on this massive thread.

    2018 Tundra, around 10K miles, took it in last week for 15k mile service and they said they found leaking ("red") on passenger side, and seeping ("yellow") on driver side so they got me scheduled to do the repair next week.

    After reading this thread I called them to see if they would fix both sides, and they said "not sure, but usually if seeping, not under warranty".

    Would folks here still recommend just declining to fix the one side, if they're not going to fix both sides simultaneously? If so, why? Is it safe to drive with one side leaking?
     
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  10. Oct 17, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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    So just for mine the passenger side was leaking I had the factory warranty and I have an aftermarket. I was gonna use the after market and do both sides from a shop I trust . The dealer said they would do it under there’s cause I’m not to confident they know what they are doing. But I figured for resale maybe it would be a good idea. I told them I wanted a certain guy doing it and wanted both sides. When I picked it up they only did one I got a breakdown from the master who did the work. He said they won’t do both if it’s not leaking they want to claim as little as they have to
     
  11. Oct 17, 2019 at 2:51 PM
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    My dealer did both sides even though the passenger side wasn't leaking/seeping at all. It seems to just depend on the dealer, but if they'll do it for you under warranty you might as well take them up on the offer.
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2019 at 4:19 PM
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    So they won’t fix either side under warranty? WTF!
    Maybe I read that wrong.
     
  13. Oct 17, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    No they'll fix via warranty the one side that is leaking, but not the other that is seeping. Wondering if I should just not get the one side fixed until both sides are leaking.
     
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  14. Oct 17, 2019 at 7:08 PM
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    I would wait a bit since you still have some warranty left. Get it documented at dealership.
     
  15. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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    Screw that. I sure as heck wouldn't want my engine opened up twice that's for sure. You've got plenty of warranty left so I'd wait either till the other one started leaking too, or just strategically place some oil there where its seeping and have them do both at once.
     
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  16. Oct 17, 2019 at 8:27 PM
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    They are dumb because they have to pay for the extra hours twice. I would go to a different dealership. Mine was leaking but could have been a seep. The master mechanic told the boss that if this was either of their trucks they would be fixed so he is marking it down as a leak. Now, it took them way longer to get it repaired but they wanted to get it right. For the extra time they threw in road force balance, oil change and detailing.
     
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  17. Oct 24, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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    Geeze....My 2020 with 1500 miles already has it on the passenger side.
     
  18. Oct 24, 2019 at 9:48 AM
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    Yikes, sorry. Welcome to the club!
     
  19. Oct 24, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Sorry to hear that but, I am not surprised. When they opened up my 2018 the mechanic said he could see spots where the sealant was almost non-existent. Only a few years left and Toyota doesn't have to worry about it
     
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  20. Oct 24, 2019 at 12:15 PM
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    yep they will never fix it. They know about it but deemed it minor issue and will fix it under warranty if you catch it before it runs out..
    Best is to wait the next gen Tundra with a new engine.
     
  21. Oct 24, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    Un. Real.
     
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    Warranty means: We'll fix it if you get in our face, but otherwise, we don't really want to and probably won't.
     
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    Lame...I was hoping Toyota incorporated a fix this MY. Guess I’ll keep a close eye out for the weeping...
     
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    For sure. Was I surprised...no. But I am disappointed. Good thing I have the full warranty period to get this sorted. There still is no reason for this issue to still be occurring. I’ve already talked to the dealer and they want to get the issue document and in my case file. I know it won’t do me much good but I will be contacting Toyota.
     
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    I think I may need to make a trip to the dealer......with only 6000 miles on my 2018:mad:

     
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  26. Oct 28, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    Pathetic - can't believe they still have not addressed this issue at factory or made a recall.
     
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  27. Oct 29, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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    Can someone add a poll listing all the model years affected? It would be interesting to see the results once all those impacted chimed in.
     
  28. Oct 29, 2019 at 6:13 PM
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    https://www.tundras.com/threads/ple...does-not-have-a-leaking-cam-tower-seal.21843/

    Not very scientific. Probably a lot more people that don't have the leak, but probably a lot of people who have it and don't know. Most Tundra owners I meet haven't even heard about it, so when asked they just say "no" since it hasn't crippled them.
     
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  29. Oct 29, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    A guy that works at my office building bought his 2018 Sport about two months before mine. Unbeknownst to him, he is developing signs of seepage on the passenger side.
     
  30. Oct 30, 2019 at 4:35 AM
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    I 1st spotted the "leak" on my CPO 2017 back in May while I was rotating tires (17.5k). Drivers side...then passengers side soon after. On both sides, the rear cam-tray tabs were wet and starting to drip...no build-up on the heat-shield yet.

    I took it to a local dealer on 10/14 (20k) just to get it documented as it's the last month of my Toyota care. They looked at me funny when I said to do the 20k service, minus oil change and tire rotation :p. I did have them lube and retorque the driveshafts and do their 160pt inspection.

    They confirmed both "cam trays" had oil, wiped away and asked to come back after 1k miles. So far it's clean after 300mi of driving. I have a few years left of my powertrain warranty so I won't be bent out of shape if it's still dry after 1k.
     

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