Seems like the most common failure mode for sure. I am not concerned at all breathing down the neck of any shop, they consistently exaggerate their competence. My free dealer service is expired now but I have a nice tool chest and know more each day. Only im messing with it from here on out.
Help! '13 LC w/ blown engine on vacation
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Seems like the most common failure mode for sure. I am not concerned at all breathing down the neck of any shop, they consistently exaggerate their competence. My free dealer service is expired now but I have a nice tool chest and know more each day. Only im messing with it from here on out.
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I agree with all of this.
Do research in your city which mechanic shop is doing these engine and transmission swaps.
find some tow companies to tow it to your local mechanic. (there is a car shipping site where you can shop for prices, do mention that your truck is broke and doesn't drive).
Some shops just do these swaps everyday, I got my 2008 toyota highlander transmission on ebay for $950 shipped to the shop and the shop charged me $1400 to install it. This shop is mostly doing these engine and transmission swaps day in and out.
There is a used parts exchange site these shops look for these parts which have a 30 days to 60 day free returns if the part is defective. you can even find the parts yourself to be extra sure that the mileage claimed is accurate as they show pictures of the car from which its pulled. How the car looks etc.
The price of the used part speaks for the condition and reliability of the part provider.
find some tow companies to tow it to your local mechanic. (there is a car shipping site where you can shop for prices, do mention that your truck is broke and doesn't drive).
Some shops just do these swaps everyday, I got my 2008 toyota highlander transmission on ebay for $950 shipped to the shop and the shop charged me $1400 to install it. This shop is mostly doing these engine and transmission swaps day in and out.
There is a used parts exchange site these shops look for these parts which have a 30 days to 60 day free returns if the part is defective. you can even find the parts yourself to be extra sure that the mileage claimed is accurate as they show pictures of the car from which its pulled. How the car looks etc.
The price of the used part speaks for the condition and reliability of the part provider.
These guys ship....
There is another thread on here where the one dealer forgot to put oil in the rear diff and the whole axel went south.
Based on what happened there I would:
Have the Toyota dealer document and film the issue in detail.
Then see if the Goodyear place will just take care of it and your other expenses. Have Toyota contact Goodyear.
If that doesn't workout then I would call a lawyer and go from there.
Based on what happened there I would:
Have the Toyota dealer document and film the issue in detail.
Then see if the Goodyear place will just take care of it and your other expenses. Have Toyota contact Goodyear.
If that doesn't workout then I would call a lawyer and go from there.
Another option, take the insurance payout. Sell it to me as is and I’ll keep it on the road 
As a part of an independent Goodyear franchise, having something like this happens. Have a cool head, talk to the service manager and go from there. I know if it was us we would make it right.
As a part of an independent Goodyear franchise, having something like this happens. Have a cool head, talk to the service manager and go from there. I know if it was us we would make it right.
Honestly... my first call is the insurance company... assuming you had more than just liability. A few years back, I was in an accident due to the road crews having put the wrong chemical on the road. It was a fender bender and the cop had us drive off the highway because it was early morning and he feared more accidents due to the slippery road. So... no police report. Based on the information I gave USAA... and evidence from the news that the road had been jacked... they paid for my car and then their lawyers went after the State government.
I get that you may not have USAA... and different insurance companies may react differently or not in your favor... but you can always get a list of documents they would need to prove liability from Toyota that points to the work that was done.
I get that you may not have USAA... and different insurance companies may react differently or not in your favor... but you can always get a list of documents they would need to prove liability from Toyota that points to the work that was done.
I'd keep it. They're a finite entity now, worth fixing.
Call insurance company.
Call the Goodyear shop.
If you're a reasonably friendly chap, ask around the area you're in about who are the good mechanic shops, or even which Toyota dealer is the best. There are some fantastic dealership service depts out there.
A good source for who is a decent shop are the hardcore auto parts stores. Like NAPAs that sell heavy truck parts, old school "parts house" kind of places, biker bars (no lie), and even flagging down a field mechanic truck or tool truck.
People are helpful, I wish you the best of luck.
Call insurance company.
Call the Goodyear shop.
If you're a reasonably friendly chap, ask around the area you're in about who are the good mechanic shops, or even which Toyota dealer is the best. There are some fantastic dealership service depts out there.
A good source for who is a decent shop are the hardcore auto parts stores. Like NAPAs that sell heavy truck parts, old school "parts house" kind of places, biker bars (no lie), and even flagging down a field mechanic truck or tool truck.
People are helpful, I wish you the best of luck.
I'll bet he sold it as is 
one thing i noticed, at least for me it is HARD to see the guages in my LX dashboard. Like even the gas guage! the steering wheel is in the way.
so i suspect your coolant temp guage was doing some funny stuff but you did not notice it.
the answer to this it to learn to SCAN THE GUAGES. often. go around the dashboard in a clockwise way, and look at each guage, even if you have to move your head around to see. every couple of minutes.
odds are if something weird is going on, you will notice it before the engine blows up
so i suspect your coolant temp guage was doing some funny stuff but you did not notice it.
the answer to this it to learn to SCAN THE GUAGES. often. go around the dashboard in a clockwise way, and look at each guage, even if you have to move your head around to see. every couple of minutes.
odds are if something weird is going on, you will notice it before the engine blows up
I know when the stress crack pops on the oem rad and pink is everywhere under the hood, the temp gauge doesn't even move.
Even though not same issue that OP experienced...
I've gotten into the habit myself of doing a visual on my coolant recovery tank before long drives for any noticeable drop in coolant.
Just in case coolant valley leak was starting on my 1UR-FE...... same issue on 3UR-FE
I've gotten into the habit myself of doing a visual on my coolant recovery tank before long drives for any noticeable drop in coolant.
Just in case coolant valley leak was starting on my 1UR-FE...... same issue on 3UR-FE
I hope to not derail this thread too much, but since insurance has been brought up a number of times.....someone needs to enlighten me on what kind of vehicle insurance covers mechanical failure (other than the obvious extended warranties). I thought insurance was for accident damage/liability. For example, should I be looking for my insurance to cover the HVAC filter door repair from the damage caused by a dealer? I'm pretty sure they would be laughing in the office as soon as I got off the phone with them.
It may cover towing if op has roadside. Other than that, you are correct. The mechanic/Goodyear should have business insurance to cover this type of thing.
Without knowing the story in its entirety.... towing, rental vehicle, lodging, and possible 'outside of control non-mechanical failure events' like road debris loosening the hose, parking lot damage, et al.
We're all in the dark to the whole situation other than hearsay.
Generally if damage to your vehicle occurs due to someone else's negligence such as repair work incorrectly performed or water in fuel, or someone (even your self unintentionally) put diesel in you gasoline tank, then insurance would cover the repair. This does vary with policies, some polices cover it and others do not.
Wow, I had no idea insurance generally covered things like that. When I think of all the damage to LCs reported on Mud over the years from owners/dealers/indy shops doing dumb things and incorrect repairs, there are a LOT of claims that could have been filed.
I'm not really seeing any hits online... insurance would cover the negligence of a repair shop for a repair. Just seems like you would end up having to take the shop to court IMO. There is discussion about shops paying out of their own insurance for a damaged vehicle while it is physically "in their shop".
