Squeaky Clutch - Toyota Bails

[greytandy]

I realize this has been beat to death, but I just have to vent. As a victim of "squeaky clutch" syndrome, I figure Toyota would do the right thing and fix it. I mean, only about 1 out of every 10 (it seems) with a manual transmission has this problem. Nope, we didn't report it before the sacred 36,000 mile mark (etched in Japanese marble somewhere on Mt. Fuji), so we won't be covered if we get it fixed. Throwout bearings just shouldn't be failing at this rate. I love Toyotas but the company really sucks sometimes.

Alright, I feel a little bit better.

Serious question - what are the ramifications of driving around with a squeaky clutch until they (God forbid) issue a TSB? Maybe if someone gets seriously hurt we can bring a class-action suit.

 

[CPJONES1231]

theres supposedly a Toyota fix coming in December. But check the link in the 6 speed manual thread if you want to DIY.

 

[greytandy]

Yeah, I have the Sumo "fix" bookmarked. Where did you hear/read about the December timeframe?

 

[gotink]

i have had the new fix and it the worst one yet only got 9000 miles before the bearing was making noise again. Get the pdm kit ,in a good aftermarket clutch and be done with it

 

[7228]

call up toyota and c if thay will good will. tel them its your 4 toyota and some times thay will good will it and fix it some times thay dont but its worth the 15min of your time.

 

[CPJONES1231]

Yeah, I have the Sumo "fix" bookmarked. Where did you hear/read about the December timeframe?

It's when our district parts/service rep says its going to happen.

 

[CPJONES1231]

here's the Toyota fix.

 

[greytandy]

here's the Toyota fix.

Excellent. Thank you!!!

 

[Mtbcoach]

here's the Toyota fix.

Thanks, I'll make this part of the FAQ...