I have a leak - Toyota Yaris Forums

lablancjc · 01-31-2014, 06:53 PM

I have read about some leaks but the pictures were not so clear on where the leak was. I am posting these pics up so you guys can help me identify what the leak actually is. If you need more pics let me know I will take more and post!

There is no oil above the crooked line all oil is below

I had this done under warranty last June

Any help will be awesome I think that would be the timing cover but could be wrong. Thanks in advance.

LuisPRTRD · 01-31-2014, 08:21 PM

looks like the timing cover

CTScott · 01-31-2014, 08:46 PM

The leaks discussed in the other threads were at the head gasket. Yours does look to be at the timing cover again.

Hershey · 01-31-2014, 10:55 PM

As stated above it's likely to be the timing chain cover . We did some research on the internet and discovered this is an issue for some Toyota models over the years . Therefore our conclusion is that the oil leak we had for the '08 sedan and 2010 3 door ( traded in for '11 Fit ) was the timing chain cover and not the head gasket . We did point this out to the service manager that was discovered online , copied and presented to only to be told you can't believe everything off the internet . Here's the '08 sedan with the leaky timing chain cover ( http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews-by-.../2008/#r125809 ) and a few others that followed with oil leaks ( http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/toy...5809/comments/ ) . So , the Toyota technician decided it was the head gasket and went with their diagnosis for our '08 sedan . No leaks as of yet since the head gasket replacement in September of 2010 and 45,000+ miles ago . Read somewhere online that the white sealant from the factory isn't as good as the black silicon sealant ( F.I.P.G.) . The Toyota black silicon sealant was used by the Toyota service center for the repair and no oil is leaking from the timing chain cover or other areas .

Hershey · 01-31-2014, 11:29 PM

Pictures : May need to Zoom in for last 2 pics .

Hershey · 02-01-2014, 11:05 AM

Took these today .

lablancjc · 02-01-2014, 10:41 PM

Thx a bunch guys I will be notifying the dealership who did the work. Hopefully they will repair it since they either did the work shotty or Toyota needs to do a recall.

jdmjavier · 02-06-2014, 10:30 PM

me pueden decir el enlace hilo de fugas.gracias

01-31-2014, 06:53 PM	#1
lablancjc Drives: Toyota Yaris S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 10	I have a leak I have read about some leaks but the pictures were not so clear on where the leak was. I am posting these pics up so you guys can help me identify what the leak actually is. If you need more pics let me know I will take more and post! There is no oil above the crooked line all oil is below I had this done under warranty last June Any help will be awesome I think that would be the timing cover but could be wrong. Thanks in advance.

01-31-2014, 08:46 PM	#3
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	The leaks discussed in the other threads were at the head gasket. Yours does look to be at the timing cover again. __________________

01-31-2014, 10:55 PM	#4
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	As stated above it's likely to be the timing chain cover . We did some research on the internet and discovered this is an issue for some Toyota models over the years . Therefore our conclusion is that the oil leak we had for the '08 sedan and 2010 3 door ( traded in for '11 Fit ) was the timing chain cover and not the head gasket . We did point this out to the service manager that was discovered online , copied and presented to only to be told you can't believe everything off the internet . Here's the '08 sedan with the leaky timing chain cover ( http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews-by-.../2008/#r125809 ) and a few others that followed with oil leaks ( http://www.carsurvey.org/reviews/toy...5809/comments/ ) . So , the Toyota technician decided it was the head gasket and went with their diagnosis for our '08 sedan . No leaks as of yet since the head gasket replacement in September of 2010 and 45,000+ miles ago . Read somewhere online that the white sealant from the factory isn't as good as the black silicon sealant ( F.I.P.G.) . The Toyota black silicon sealant was used by the Toyota service center for the repair and no oil is leaking from the timing chain cover or other areas . Last edited by Hershey; 01-31-2014 at 11:14 PM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Whistle at idle - vacuum leak, induction side	RichieRoo	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	17	12-16-2022 05:53 AM
Newbie with an exhaust leak on his '06 Yaris	ToYarta	DIY / Maintenance / Service	49	01-03-2019 12:50 PM
Just a Wee exhaust leak	WeeYari	DIY / Maintenance / Service	12	09-02-2015 03:24 PM
Head Gasket Leak	Hershey	DIY / Maintenance / Service	45	11-11-2010 10:19 PM
Where is my oil leak coming from? The Gearbox?	MarkBond	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	1	08-25-2007 10:31 PM

01-31-2014, 08:21 PM	#2
LuisPRTRD Angry Bird View User's Garage Drives: yaris sedan Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Comerio PR Posts: 73	looks like the timing cover

02-01-2014, 10:41 PM	#7
lablancjc Drives: Toyota Yaris S Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 10	Thx a bunch guys I will be notifying the dealership who did the work. Hopefully they will repair it since they either did the work shotty or Toyota needs to do a recall.

02-06-2014, 10:30 PM	#8
jdmjavier Drives: yaris sedan 2008 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: chile Posts: 2	me pueden decir el enlace hilo de fugas.gracias