Japanese V35A-FTS Bearing Issues (6 Viewers)

[Brown98LC]

They still make 1GR 300s. So those sales aren't affected.
Once the 300 has an update or maybe a proper facelift where you can clearly distinguish early 300s and later 300s then I think people will assume things have been fixed. Even if they are already fixed behind the scenes but the people want something visible to help make them feel better.
It's a still very recent and it will be recent in the memories of many people for another year atleast because it's still a fresh ongoing recall.

The other issue is it seems every few months the 300 is getting a new recall..so there's that....

 

[xeuxaz]

Interesting discussion on the V35A-FTS bearing issues. In industries like automotive manufacturing, where precision and quality control are critical, an ERP system can really help streamline processes, especially for tracking component quality and maintenance schedules. For instance, ERP systems like Odoo or SAP allow manufacturers to trace the entire lifecycle of parts and address defects early by linking them to suppliers and work orders. This kind of system could potentially help mitigate issues like the bearing failure by improving transparency and predictive maintenance

Seems ignorant to assume or imply Toyota doesn’t have such systems in place.

 

[OGBeno]

Seems ignorant to assume or imply Toyota doesn’t have such systems in place.

It’s an AI spam bot.

 

[Bickers]

Are there any owners on here with the V35 300 series or LX600 that's actually had the engine let go? I see the Tundras are blowing quite frequently but there are many more on the road compared to the Japanese built versions of the engine, so would be interested to hear from anyone with real experiences vs hearsay.

 

[URJ150L]

And yet...
Just drove a 2019 LC200 with 30k miles… Engine was far more sluggish…

Putting it mildly

 

[URJ150L]

Same engine in the upcoming GX550. So they’re saying it was a manufacturing issue and not an intrinsic problem to the motor? But that’s 100,000 vehicles built in both Japan and Mexico/USA…

Thought V35A was US and Japan only

 

[OGBeno]

Looks like V35A long block replacements will start shipping after Thanskgiving.

Part number: 04004-23370

Long block will be heads to oil pan, turbos, intercoolers, and fueling system.

Starter/Alternator/engine wiring harness/AC compressor/drive belt and pulleys will need to be transferred over to the new long block assembly.

Until then, short blocks will continue to be replaced with dealer technicians "building" everything else.

Sourcing has not been indicated yet. Could be Japan or Alabama, or possibly both considering the global numbers.

 

[NoClue]

Looks like V35A long block replacements will start shipping after Thanskgiving.

Part number: 04004-23370

Long block will be heads to oil pan, turbos, intercoolers, and fueling system.

Starter/Alternator/engine wiring harness/AC compressor/drive belt and pulleys will need to be transferred over to the new long block assembly.

Until then, short blocks will continue to be replaced with dealer technicians "building" everything else.

Sourcing has not been indicated yet. Could be Japan or Alabama, or possibly both considering the global numbers.

japan on the lexus side. we have gantry cranes for engine removal since the body cannot easily be removed like a tundra cab.

 

[Jetboy]

It's fantastic IMO that Toyota is doing it this way with a mostly complete factory assembled engine. Hat's off to Toyota for doing this the right way.

 

[jayp2]

It's fantastic IMO that Toyota is doing it this way with a mostly complete factory assembled engine. Hat's off to Toyota for doing this the right way.

Its all about the benjamins in the end

Its almost certainly less time consuming to replace an engine and the end result will be fewer quality control issues because techs arent rebuilding engines on the shop floor.

the cores that go back to Toyota will almost certainly be rebuilt and be provided as warranty replacements in short order

 

[OGBeno]

Its all about the benjamins in the end

Its almost certainly less time consuming to replace an engine and the end result will be fewer quality control issues because techs arent rebuilding engines on the shop floor.

the cores that go back to Toyota will almost certainly be rebuilt and be provided as warranty replacements in short order

Nope. Most engines removed will be rendered “inoperable” and then scrapped.

They will be drilling holes in the turbos and the blocks.

A few engines will be returned to Toyota for RCA and engineering examination/tear-down .

 

[dms]

I'm really interested in what, if any, changes they are incorporating in the new blocks. It is really hard to wrap my head around Toyota not catching "debris" in so many engines.

 

[Tigerstripe40]

Its all about the benjamins in the end

Its almost certainly less time consuming to replace an engine and the end result will be fewer quality control issues because techs arent rebuilding engines on the shop floor.

the cores that go back to Toyota will almost certainly be rebuilt and be provided as warranty replacements in short order

I am not sure what the Profit margin is on a Tundra, BUT, I imagine that Toyota is losing money on every single one of the 100k vehicles they are replacing the motor on.

 

[jayp2]

I am not sure what the Profit margin is on a Tundra, BUT, I imagine that Toyota is losing money on every single one of the 100k vehicles they are replacing the motor on.

Thats all after the fact.....no manufacturer builds into margin cost of engine replacement during warranty period.

The issue with this engine is water under the bridge so to speak.....Toyota's decision to replace engines instead of having techs perform the rebuild in shop is the financially expedient path forward that minimizes down time for customers, reduces time that one of these vehicles occupies a repair bay as well as the number of hours a tech spends on an impacted vehicle as well as increases the consistency of repaired vehicles

 

[AN470]

I'm really interested in what, if any, changes they are incorporating in the new blocks. It is really hard to wrap my head around Toyota not catching "debris" in so many engines.

I believe there were changes in one or more of the main bearing part numbers? Saw it covered in a video by the car care nut or someone else, I can't remember. Not sure if that if that is reliable information.

Confirmation of the above would make me feel a little better as a potential LX customer who's waiting for a 2025 model.

 

[185]

I am not sure what the Profit margin is on a Tundra, BUT, I imagine that Toyota is losing money on every single one of the 100k vehicles they are replacing the motor on.

They calculated the costs to a dollar amount which path is cheaper and rolled it out. For the largest automaker in the world, the impact will in black and white at the shareholder meeting.

 

[dms]

I believe there were changes in one or more of the main bearing part numbers? Saw it covered in a video by the car care nut or someone else, I can't remember. Not sure if that if that is reliable information.

Confirmation of the above would make me feel a little better as a potential LX customer who's waiting for a 2025 model.

I have about 24K on my 24 LX and although my VIN is not on the list, I am nevertheless a bit uneasy about the long-term reliability of the TTV6.

 

[Sinister]

I have 7500 on my 23 and not in the recall either. I’m not worried at all. Truck and engine seem solid with no issues.

 

[Jetboy]

Either way - I'd much rather have a factory assembled engine than one assembled on a bench in a dealer's bay.

I think you should get to keep the old one. If you want. They just toss it in the bed of the truck on an old tire. I think it would be kinda cool to have it. Even if they drill a hole in it.

 

[185]

japan on the lexus side. we have gantry cranes for engine removal since the body cannot easily be removed like a tundra cab.

Interesting Toyota recommends not removing the entire body. An aftermarket outfit down under removed the 300 quite easily