Recent content by JS Van Slyke

Thanks!! I was told it was treated like a Factory warranty replacement- so everything was replaced new except for the 1 head that was not damaged. I also had them replace ALL the valve springs (just to be safe!) even in the undamaged head.

Update! I decided to hand write and mail a number of letters to Toyota Corporate Executives … with no actual hope of hearing back. However, Great news! I received a call within a week and their Exec team and Regional worked out an arrangement where I ended up paying for 1/3 of basically a new...

The $18k includes assembling a new engine with all new parts (except my 1 head that is still good, that they will reuse) and 60 hours of labor to do it. Doesn't include the credit. I just can't wrap my head around spending that much... and only a 1 year warranty... but it would be a new...

Thanks! I am giving it a try and supposedly a Supervisor will be calling me back from Corporate... cross your fingers for me!

Thanks for the suggestion- I’m willing to give anything a try! I guess I just need to keep pushing. The Dealer said they’d only warranty their engine/repair 1 year - I told them I wanted at least 3 year since it’s an $18,000 repair that they’re proposing with new Toyota parts.... he came back...

I’ll try to speak to someone higher up again..... but when I asked they wouldn’t transfer or give me anyone’s info. I found a way to dispute a claim , so am going to try that too with Corporate. Thanks!

For Friday fun, here is a photo of the broken spring.

The dealership went to bat for me - told HQ I am a great long term customer (15 years), as well as telling them it is a super clean, well maintained vehicle and engine. They saw no abuse or reason for this to occur. They've never even seen it happen before. Yeah, I am pretty disappointed in the...

Great idea!!! I couldn't find it under 200 pic thread- could you pls share a link, if you have?

Thank you for the info! Checking them out now...

unfortunately, they're telling me the tundra and sequoia engines can't be used.

I have 1st Owner records showing serviced every 5k miles at a Dealership up to 30k miles, then serviced at local mechanics. I bought with 49k miles. Excellent condition- super clean- people think it's new. Spring valve on cylinder 5 broke in half, got wedged inside the cylinder, seized engine...

From my recent experience dealing with Toyota Corporate- I would recommend getting their powertrain warranty (and reading in detail if they have any disclosures to your maintenance and modifications questions). I know most of us believe these should run forever ... but this is unfortunate proof...

Thanks for the input. I'd love to fix her and keep her if it was $10k- agree! Unfortunately, I'm having trouble finding ANY used engines (or they have high mileage ). If anyone has recommendations on reputable places to get one, I'd love the info :)

I wish- seems it covers damages from animals, theft, natural disasters, etc . Thanks for the suggestion.