loccsta187

i have an 06 gs430 with 50,000 miles on it
i took my car in for servicing today and got a call from my service advisor

he said the cars all done, but the tech noticed that there was slight crusting on my water pump indicating a leak, as well as since its been 6 years they recommend changing the timing belt

he said it should be fine as is for the next little bit... and it should cost about 1130 + tax... do you think i can get this done for a little cheaper somewhere?

sprtent

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If your decision is to replace the timing belt and water pump since it's indicating a leak even though the car only has 50K, I would contact the local Toyota dealers to get their quotes.

rominl

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timing belt wise, it's very early imho. i am pretty sure on my gs400 (not much different from gs430 engine), it was recommended at 90k. but if yo do have a water pump leak, then might as well imho

loccsta187

i havn't actually looked at it yet, but they said theres slight crusting on the waterpump... maybe tightening up the bolts might help i hear those things can slightly loosen over time

anyone?

worker

did mine at 100K. My mechanic didn't say anything about "crusting". He did say my brake is a bit low but I ride for a few more oil change.

same model and year as yours.

arnieosp

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Isn't water pump covered under powertrain warranty?

Powertrain Warranty
The Powertrain Warranty is for 72 months or 70,000 miles, whichever occurs first. Except for the situations listed on the Basic Warranty page, this warranty covers repairs needed to fix defects in materials or workmanship of any component listed below:

Engine
Cylinder block and head and all internal parts, timing belt and cover, flywheel, oil pan, water pump, fuel pump, engine mounts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets

Transmission and Transaxle
Case and all internal parts, torque converter, clutch cover, mounts, engine control computer, seals and gaskets

Rear-Wheel Drive System
Differential carrier assembly, driveshaft, axle carrier, axle case, axle bearing, axle shaft, seals and gaskets

See your Lexus dealer for complete details on the Lexus Powertrain Warranty.

Valley101

Water pump should be covered under warranty, however, if you have over 50,000, then it is not. Water pumps can leak at any time. I have seen new cars come off the delivery trucks to dealers with leaks, so miles is not necessarily a judge. However, one would expect them to last for a long time. If you are over 50,000 miles and do not have an extended warranty, then check out Toyota service centers, as stated above.

arnieosp

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In that case, why would Lexus own website under "Powertrain Warranty", which I quoted above, say "72 months/70K miles" and list the water pump as a covered item? I guess, I am confused.

jamessouza

hahah...just went in for my 90k on my 06 gs300...

They inspected my "timing chain" and advised it looks like new!!!

gotta love the 300!!!

davidwhang

iTrader: (1)

Waterpump is covered under 72months/70k.

I know because I did mine.

loccsta187

my powertrain just expired may 27, 2011... damnit only if i had taken my car in before that

varcity64

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if that truely is the case and the water pump would have been covered in the the power train warranty, i would speak to the dealership to see if the can cover it under "good will". i had a repair done to my car under "good will". if your dealer refuses, you can try contacting lexus corporate. i have never done that, but i heard it does work, the fact it was less than a month after the warranty expired should help your case. certainly worth trying imo

loccsta187

i did that, and the denied my request! i even explained that im only at 50,000 miles but my date went over 22 days! they still said no

lexybaby77

^^Bummer. I would push harder at corporate if I were you. At least give you a discount.

loccsta187

they said that because my car's in canada now it makes a difference... i was like wtf? what difference does it make