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2003 Toyota TACOMA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	755870
Internal NHTSA #	10299797
Manufacurer	TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Brand	TOYOTA
Model	TACOMA
Model Year	2003
File date	16/12/09
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Leaky water pump discovered upon routine change of timing belt on 2003 toyota tacoma 2wd prerunner. Discovered complete lack of gasket and woefully inadequate amount of sealant apparently applied at factory. (no more than 1/8" wide after compression between water pump housing and engine block) engine continually used a small amount of coolant/antifreeze and over time had built up a substantial volume of sludge/crusty coolant around water pump housing and timing belt (crankshaft) pulley. Although absent in this instance, this build-up has the potential to break loose and fall between the timing belt and pulley and ultimately cause timing belt breakage. Replaced belt and water pump. Re-manufactured water pump is equipped with a gasket.
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GRANTSBURG, WI
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	04/10/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2003 Toyota TACOMA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2003 Toyota TACOMA Engine And Engine Cooling Cooling System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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