Engine - Oil Leaks From The Timing Cover
ENGINEEG010-07
Title:
2GR-FE ENGINE OIL LEAK FROM FRONT
TIMIMG COVER
Models:
'07 ES 350
April 12, 2007
Introduction
Some 2007 model year ES 350 vehicles may display evidence of a small oil leak, located where the Bank 1 cylinder head, engine block, and timing cover meet. Please use the repair procedure below to diagnose and correct this condition.
Applicable Vehicles
^ 2007 model year ES 350 vehicles equipped with the 2GR-FE engine and produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.
Production Change Information
Required Tools & Material
Warranty Information
Applicable Warranty*:
This repair is covered under the Lexus Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 72 months or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.
* Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.
Required SSTs
Repair Procedure
1. Inspect the location where the Bank 1 cylinder head, engine block, and timing cover meet for signs of an oil leak.
2. Use an oil dye to confirm the source of the oil leak.
3. Remove and reseal the timing cover if confirmed leaking.
Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS), 2007 model year ES 350 Repair Manual:
^ Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "2GR-FE Lubrication:
Oil Pump: Removal"
^ Engine/Hybrid System - Lubrication - "2GR-FE Lubrication:
Oil Pump: Installation"
4. Confirm that the repair corrected the condition.