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 oil splatter inside front fender wall
#708980
03/22/06 10:50 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
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It seems like I have a small leak in the front passenger side fender wall. It is not a major leak, it looks like a straight line trail of oil close to the outer fender. Anyone had similar problems? Thanks in advance.
-Andy
1999 Tacoma Black Limited V6, 4x4,104K,LEER shell cover, deck plate air box amsoil air/oil filters w/ amsoil fluids, bilsteins shocks front & rear
3" toytec coils & AAL, 4 new TOYO tires (31x10.5x15). selling truck to the right price!!
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 Re: oil splatter inside front fender wall
[Re: Andy_92563]
#708981
03/23/06 12:59 AM
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Joined: Dec 2004
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Is the straight line of oil all the way around the inside of the fender -- like it's being thrown off the wheel as it turns? Or is it a line of oil running down the front or rear side of the wheel well?
Not much there to leak oil or grease farther out than the inside of the wheel -- I'd guess it might be something you picked up off the road unless it keeps coming back in the same place after you clean it off.
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Re: oil splatter inside front fender wall
[Re: Whizkidder]
#708982
03/23/06 05:25 PM
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 65
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Blown shock or strut? It has been a while sense mine blew and I dont remember how much or where the oil from the shock/strut went in the wheel well.
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Re: oil splatter inside front fender wall
[Re: Whizkidder]
#708983
03/24/06 12:05 AM
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its a straight line of oil all the way around the inside of the fender -- like it's being thrown off the wheel as it turns. I just replaced all 4 struts and have no clue as to where its coming from though.
-Andy
1999 Tacoma Black Limited V6, 4x4,104K,LEER shell cover, deck plate air box amsoil air/oil filters w/ amsoil fluids, bilsteins shocks front & rear
3" toytec coils & AAL, 4 new TOYO tires (31x10.5x15). selling truck to the right price!!
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Re: oil splatter inside front fender wall
[Re: Andy_92563]
#708984
03/24/06 05:56 AM
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That sounds like a split CV axle boot to me; those will sling grease pretty well once they're wide open. The how-to for replacing is in our maintenance section here.
Crawl under there and see what you find.
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Re: oil splatter inside front fender wall
[Re: kewlynx]
#708985
03/24/06 06:02 AM
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Joined: Oct 2002
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That sounds like a split CV axle boot to me; those will sling grease pretty well once they're wide open. The how-to for replacing is in our maintenance section here.
Crawl under there and see what you find. I was thinking that or a leaking seal at the diff running down the prop shaft. Ditto on the visual inspection, only way you will be able to begin the diagnosis. Mike
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Re: oil splatter inside front fender wall
[Re: azrain]
#708986
04/03/06 07:21 AM
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Joined: Jun 2005
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thanks for your replies, will definitely check it out first, cv boot does not seem cracked nor torn. will check and keep you guys posted. thanks.
-Andy
1999 Tacoma Black Limited V6, 4x4,104K,LEER shell cover, deck plate air box amsoil air/oil filters w/ amsoil fluids, bilsteins shocks front & rear
3" toytec coils & AAL, 4 new TOYO tires (31x10.5x15). selling truck to the right price!!
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