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Old 01-15-17, 01:40 AM
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looks like I have a little oil weep again. Last time I had the top end all sorted with new solenoid and gaskets. But this time I suspect my VVT-I cam is leaking now. It's pretty slow right now and I figure I would resolve this when I do my timing belt which is up soon (approx. 10k km). I'll check my oil levels tomorrow in the morning as well as the cardboard sitting under the car.
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Be sure and check out your dipstick oil-ring gasket as well.The last time I was at the dealer that's where they pinpointed a leak on my '99 GS400. It's common on the 2GS.
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Turns out the oil wasn't weeping, it was gushing out in 3 locations. I had supplied the water pump, belt, idlers and a few other bits. Told the dealership to do whatever else was needed since they were in there. For anyone that has ever has to replace your timing pulley (Part #13050-46010), mine happened to be one that was leaking out of (1 of the 3) bolts and not the seal. Anyways, its running much better now and I bet it won't be as rich for a fuel mixture either.

figure I'd post this for additional reference if anyone does this down the road.
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