7/1/2010 Engine stalling valve spring replacement recall (merged threads)
10-01-10, 09:09 PM
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Got my 350 back few days ago no prob so far. I did a few checks like looking if any oil leaks i didn't see any but inside the engine bay like the botoom cover inside i saw i think old oil maybe oil leaked out when they were working on the car. I can't really reach to wipe the oil off so i used a hanger and taped paper towel around the hanger and wiped it off i hope that oil was when they were working on the car. I'll test drive it later to see if the oil leaks at the same place. It's where the front sway bar front passenger . I hope its not leaking
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10-02-10, 10:47 AM
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Got my 350 back few days ago no prob so far. I did a few checks like looking if any oil leaks i didn't see any but inside the engine bay like the botoom cover inside i saw i think old oil maybe oil leaked out when they were working on the car. I can't really reach to wipe the oil off so i used a hanger and taped paper towel around the hanger and wiped it off i hope that oil was when they were working on the car. I'll test drive it later to see if the oil leaks at the same place. It's where the front sway bar front passenger . I hope its not leaking
10-04-10, 04:24 PM
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Of course not. People are being extremely paranoid about it. Sure, some rookie tech could go in there and screw something up but it's unlikely that they would let a rookie perform engine work.
This work is not that complicated, just time consuming. I personally wasn't going to take the car in for the valve spring fix for a while but they fixed it anyway without asking when they replaced the cam gear assy.
This work is not that complicated, just time consuming. I personally wasn't going to take the car in for the valve spring fix for a while but they fixed it anyway without asking when they replaced the cam gear assy.
Most interesting. I took my 2006 IS350 in last week for the valve spring replacement, and this week I noticed oil on the same cover. I'm taking it in on Monday for a check. TSIB EG001-07 (oil leak) was never performed on this car, as it never leaked oil before. Needless to say, I will mention it to the service consultant.
10-05-10, 01:08 PM
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Most interesting. I took my 2006 IS350 in last week for the valve spring replacement, and this week I noticed oil on the same cover. I'm taking it in on Monday for a check. TSIB EG001-07 (oil leak) was never performed on this car, as it never leaked oil before. Needless to say, I will mention it to the service consultant.
10-05-10, 01:23 PM
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Most interesting. I took my 2006 IS350 in last week for the valve spring replacement, and this week I noticed oil on the same cover. I'm taking it in on Monday for a check. TSIB EG001-07 (oil leak) was never performed on this car, as it never leaked oil before. Needless to say, I will mention it to the service consultant.
10-06-10, 03:56 AM
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Well i test drove the car and confirmed there is oil leaking left and right side top botton of engine its where the metal tube is at.faulty oil pressure swith assembly is that the metal tube on the left and right top bottom of engine?
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10-06-10, 05:54 AM
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I picked up my car yesterday after having the valve stem recall and camshaft
replacement TSB done to it. They had it two days and I'm very satisfied.
It runs better than ever. Idles so smooth you can't feel it and the tach doesn't move at all. I jumped on the expressway this morning and could definitely tell an improvement.
replacement TSB done to it. They had it two days and I'm very satisfied.
It runs better than ever. Idles so smooth you can't feel it and the tach doesn't move at all. I jumped on the expressway this morning and could definitely tell an improvement.
10-06-10, 06:40 PM
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You don't have to wait for your letter. I just got a used IS350 a few weeks ago, I registered at lexus.com and then noticed the recall. I called the number and provided my vin. They told me it was part of the recall and connected me to my nearest lexus dealership. 5-10minutes later, and I got an appointment for next week wednesday with a loaner.
I was paranoid too, waiting for the letter. And i just registered my car, who knows if it will even go to me.
I was paranoid too, waiting for the letter. And i just registered my car, who knows if it will even go to me.
10-06-10, 08:33 PM
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Just got back from the dealership. I had taken my car a week ago for the valve spring recall and they finally called today that it was ready. So I'm driving off the lot and notice a strong exhaust smell coming from the vents. Drive it a little while longer and it didn't go away so I returned to the dealership and dropped it off and got the same loaner back. I wonder what was causing the smell. 
10-06-10, 09:13 PM
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All this talk about issues after getting their valve springs replaced is scaring me. When I pick up my car, I guess I gotta throughly check for issues. It sucks cause im out of warranty at 56k.. wonder if theres a warranty on this recall?