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Why do you think this is a good idea? Serious question.
After the repair is done if the car is still making the same noise then I’ll reassess but I’ll be shocked if that’s the case as well as have serious concerns with their mechanics.It's a good idea because the dealer is "fixing" the wrong thing. They gave you a bad diagnosis - it's not the lifters. It's the driver-side timing chain tensioner.
...or you can just let the dealer tear the motor apart twice. Maybe not a bad option since you'll get new parts for free out of the deal. LOL
...or you can just let the dealer tear the motor apart twice. Maybe not a bad option since you'll get new parts for free out of the deal. LOL
After the repair is done if the car is still making the same noise then I’ll reassess but I’ll be shocked if that’s the case as well as have serious concerns with their mechanics.
There are dozens of mechanics who have killed Land Cruisers. One of the only ways they die.After the repair is done if the car is still making the same noise then I’ll reassess but I’ll be shocked if that’s the case as well as have serious concerns with their mechanics.
The tensioners are covered…I posted it earlier and even with a screenshot from my warranty. I also can’t make Toyota do what they don’t want to do and I’m not in the position to fork over $3k. Logically if the truck makes the same noise after the lifter work then I’ll bring back up the tensioners. Maybe Toyota is trying to milk the warranty company?There are dozens of mechanics who have killed Land Cruisers. One of the only ways they die.
You do you.
Update: Toyota said the noise was engine lifters and the warranty company is going to cover the $3k bill!
Did you ask Toyota whether they plan to reuse the tensioners/chains/guides as suggested?The tensioners are covered…I posted it earlier and even with a screenshot from my warranty. I also can’t make Toyota do what they don’t want to do and I’m not in the position to fork over $3k. Logically if the truck makes the same noise after the lifter work then I’ll bring back up the tensioners. Maybe Toyota is trying to milk the warranty company?
You can’t make them but you can suggest they change it. You asked the forum about the noise, got a pretty definitive answer now you’re saying you don‘t care if they don’t fix it and have to go in again? Kind of a weird approach, I would want it all done right the first time by having a short conversation since the part is cheap anyways.The tensioners are covered…I posted it earlier and even with a screenshot from my warranty. I also can’t make Toyota do what they don’t want to do and I’m not in the position to fork over $3k. Logically if the truck makes the same noise after the lifter work then I’ll bring back up the tensioners. Maybe Toyota is trying to milk the warranty company?
After the repair is done if the car is still making the same noise then I’ll reassess but I’ll be shocked if that’s the case as well as have serious concerns with their mechanics.
Toyota told me it was the VVTI gears even after I insisted it wasn't after doing tons of reading and research. I was paying for it so I told them skip the gears and do the tensioner. Problem solved.
Glad you got the tensioners. You have WAY too much faith in mechanics. They get it wrong all the time. I had a weird clunk that I couldn’t find the source of. Took it into Toyota and they quoted about $4k in parts to fix it. I said no thanks and kept looking - finally found the source. It was a mudflap.
Don’t let your guard down. Sometimes fresh oil will prevent the rattle for a while, so don’t be surprised if it’s gone but comes back later.Work is done. I am a little frustrated as there was a "miscommunication"(switching of service managers over the weekend) on them getting back to me to explain any possible options on replacing the timing chain while working on my engine. I was only out at the cost of an oil change. Over the next few days, I'll check in the morning to ensure the rattle is gone. I'll explore any LC or local Toyota shops in my area for future work. I learned a lot over this experience, and again, thanks for everyone's input/time.
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