Toyota Camry 1999: Head gasket leaking coolant

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Toyota Camry 1999: Head gasket leaking coolant

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AT MY last service my dealer advised me the head gaskets on my 1999 Toyota Camry V6 auto were leaking coolant at the rear of the cylinder head and would need replacing soon. The car has done 81,000km and is running perfectly. It is on an extended warranty until March 2005 but gaskets are not covered. I have had the RACV check the car and the mechanic could not see any sign of a problem with the gaskets.

Answered by CarsGuide

15 July 2004

Graham Smith

THE dealer may have found the gaskets were leaking but the leak wasn't serious enough to warrant fixing immediately. If the leak is nothing more than a slight weep, it might not have been enough for the RACV mechanic to pick up. Because the car is running perfectly I wouldn't be too concerned, but I would make a mental note and keep a careful watch on the temperature gauge. If it indicates the engine is running hot, get the car to your mechanic and have it checked again.

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Toyota Camry 1999: Head gasket leaking coolant

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