V35A-FTS bearing issue?
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and it’s guaranteed that those turbos aren’t going to last forever. At some point, they’ll wear out and need to be replaced.
But they are buried low and down in the engine, so….. you guessed it, the entire front of the body needs to be disassembled in order to get to them. Just like an engine replacement.
This V35A is looking like an engine that nobody should keep too long. Because when it comes time for replacement of stuff, you’ll need to have lots and lots and lots and lots of $$$$$$$$$$.
A used GX or 300 or Tundra 10 years from now will be an extremely risky used car to buy.
That is likely to be true, but too bad because Mrs. Rednexus was (somewhat surprisingly) telling me today how much she likes the new Sequoia and how awesome of a tow rig it would be for a bigger camper, in case we upgrade to an Airstream in the future. Despite my complaints about the VA35F failures, I really do like the idea of the power/MPG of this engine and hope it turns out to be a solid powerplant. I'd love to have a legit off-road SUV that can actually tow a full-size camper, on paper that is 100% a LX600, GX550, or Sequoia. If that isn't an option, we may end up with a 2500 gasser pickup instead (which is much less versatile).
Perhaps the pre-VA35F trucks and SUVs will become like "pre-emission diesels" and drastically rise in value. Living here in diesel country it's insane how much pre-2007.5 diesel pickups of all brands sell for. Folks like them as they aren't saddled with emissions controls, are easy to work on, can make tons of power, and last forever.
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If you need to tow.....buy a cummins diesel.....it comes with a dodge attatched to it.....
I can't give you proof but based on what I see or hear, Toyota is well aware of any issues.
Lots of engines issues being warrantied by the local dealer in Qatar. Transmission issues too. ( All on the twin turbo petrol models)
Take this as speculation because I could just be making this up right?
Either way, we can argue all we want, know for a fact that Toyota is well aware of any potential urgent need to fix design faults.
Also, I am the guy who said I got a 1GR because I wasn't confident about owning a twin turbo 300.
Guess what I own now
Never going back to the 1GR, thanks.
Lots of engines issues being warrantied by the local dealer in Qatar. Transmission issues too. ( All on the twin turbo petrol models)
Take this as speculation because I could just be making this up right?
Either way, we can argue all we want, know for a fact that Toyota is well aware of any potential urgent need to fix design faults.
Also, I am the guy who said I got a 1GR because I wasn't confident about owning a twin turbo 300.
Guess what I own now
Never going back to the 1GR, thanks.
Having gone down the road of a 2500 gasser, it's just not for me. Love the comfort and features. But two deal killers: 1) trail presence is just too much for PNW roads and 2) lack of an open center. A long wheelbase with a conventional transfer case isn't a recipe for maneuvering in tight spaces. To that point the Sequoia also fails (as does the Tunrda). If they'd put a center diff in the Sequoia it would be high on my list.
I can't give you proof but based on what I see or hear, Toyota is well aware of any issues.
Lots of engines issues being warrantied by the local dealer in Qatar. Transmission issues too. ( All on the twin turbo petrol models)
Take this as speculation because I could just be making this up right?
Either way, we can argue all we want, know for a fact that Toyota is well aware of any potential urgent need to fix design faults.
Also, I am the guy who said I got a 1GR because I wasn't confident about owning a twin turbo 300.
Guess what I own now
Never going back to the 1GR, thanks.
Thought you went back to a 100 after selling the 300. Did you get another 300?
edit: nevermind. just saw your post in the 300 section. Congrats! Looks awesome.
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Agreed. I would much prefer a SUV over a truck and I do like the Torsen diff. A 2500 gasser is a one-trick pony. Hopefully the VA35F issues are addressed and the 550/Sequoia can be an option in the future when my 470 is ready for retirement.
I did for a short while. Loved the 100 but to me it felt like a chapter that needs to be closed. I've owned them for a very long time.
Not gonna lie, the 300 ruins older cruisers for you.
Or let me rephrase maybe not necessarily the 300 but rather something new that you don't have to worry about for atleast 5 years. Free service package until 100,000kms and I literally don't have to pay anything other than for fuel which is already pretty cheap here.
Honestly new is new. IF I do get any engine troubles down the line I'll just warranty it and continue using it.
I'm usually not easy on my vehicles from the start, if any issue will show up with me, it would show up early.
I have one issue though, the service package is for 10,000km oil changes.
I feel that's ridiculous with our weather. Especially with these new engines.
The way I drive in this heat, dune bashing, highway driving and all that, I like to change earlier than that around 5000kms. 5w30. I'm worried that I'll have issues with them trying to say that doesn't apply to my package as the mileage is too early. I'll use the owners manual as backup because I think they state earlier service intervals for heavy duty use.
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SanJuanJ
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Why not just pay for the additional (off-schedule) oil changes out of pocket?
10,000km = 6,000 miles. My standard OCI is 5,000 miles, always do it on the 5's so it's easy to remember (45,000, 50,000, 55,000 etc.). 6,000 doesn't seem that long, especially with many vehicles going out to 10,000 mile (16,000km) OCI's.
I do think there is much wisdom in going shorter than the minimum. Oil analysis (i.e. Blackstone) will only tell you what's wearing at what the condition of the oil is. It says nothing about sludge. The latter is prevented with more frequent changes.
Regarding the 5w30, I do run that in the 200 as it's the RoW spec. In the 550, however, I wouldn't. Especially with an engine that has an unknown bearing failure mode. Further, not sure what the tolerances are in the turbo journals, but there's a risk that the 5w30 won't flow through there as well as the 0w20. Just not worth the risk IMO.
There's an entirely separate and dedicated cooling system which cools the turbos and the intercooler sitting on top of the intake. Each turbo has a radiator and the coolant circulates via an electric water pump which supposedly can still circulate even if the engine is off - in case the ignition is killed when things are still hot. The exhaust gasses that feed the turbo are also cooled, as a result of the exhaust manifold being integrated into the head, where it is cooled by the traditional cooling system.
How long will it last? Obviously it won't be "forever". But it seems Toyota thought it through quite well. So maybe long enough?
We all know that YouTube videos can’t be taken too seriously — but there’s evidence (or at least claims) on the tundra forums that blown V35A engines were replaced while under warranty on some Tundras because of the spun front bearing and the replacement engine blew up some time later exactly the same way (while still under warranty) . Spun front bearing - again.
That info if accurate is saying that currently there is no fix for this problem, only replacement with the exact same short block which may—or may not blow up again —replacing a defective part with another identical defective part until the warranty expires.
Hmmmmm
That info if accurate is saying that currently there is no fix for this problem, only replacement with the exact same short block which may—or may not blow up again —replacing a defective part with another identical defective part until the warranty expires.
Hmmmmm
With the internet echo chamber it's hard to know how prevalent these engine failures really are in the Tundra and Sequoia.
Consumer Reports does rate the predicted reliability of the latest generation of Tundra as a 30/100 which is very bad. Ironically, Consumer Reports survey data indicates that the powertrain is not a problem. All the powertrain categories are green for very reliable. For the 2022/2023 Tundra the problem areas are body hardware, paint and electronics. They don't have enough data to give a detail rating for the Sequoia.
Consumer Reports does rate the predicted reliability of the latest generation of Tundra as a 30/100 which is very bad. Ironically, Consumer Reports survey data indicates that the powertrain is not a problem. All the powertrain categories are green for very reliable. For the 2022/2023 Tundra the problem areas are body hardware, paint and electronics. They don't have enough data to give a detail rating for the Sequoia.
I have proof but I'm unable to share it...
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Can you describe the proof without sharing it?
Someone with direct knowledge of the matter that works for the manufacturer...and then there is this that just came out...
What vehicle is this for?
I don't see anything on the NHTSA website for the 2024 Tundra.
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thank you. That’s what I was asking for.
