My engine needs to be rebuilt! Was this due to the valve spring recall?
05-22-13, 07:51 PM
#18
Didn't the powertrain warranties get extended to 100k miles on models that were repaired under the recall? I thought my wife received something from Lexus at some point indicating as much for her '08... Perhaps I am mistaken.
05-30-13, 10:22 PM
#20
I actually found out that my car did have the valve spring recall done. After my car was given up as a lease, it had all the recalls performed which included the valve springs before I purchased the car. And yes, the models that have the recall performed on, the powertrain warranty is extended to 100,000 miles.
But the good news is that Lexus is covering it under warranty. Good thing I won't have to be calling up Lexus Corporate to complain.
But the good news is that Lexus is covering it under warranty. Good thing I won't have to be calling up Lexus Corporate to complain.
05-31-13, 05:14 AM
#21
I actually found out that my car did have the valve spring recall done. After my car was given up as a lease, it had all the recalls performed which included the valve springs before I purchased the car. And yes, the models that have the recall performed on, the powertrain warranty is extended to 100,000 miles.
But the good news is that Lexus is covering it under warranty. Good thing I won't have to be calling up Lexus Corporate to complain.
But the good news is that Lexus is covering it under warranty. Good thing I won't have to be calling up Lexus Corporate to complain.
05-31-13, 07:58 AM
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this is a perfect opportunity to drop in the 4.3 3UZ-FE. I have verified that all the motor mounts match to the IS350 motor. as well as the transmission mounts. Supposedly you can just drop it in with the 3uz ecu and all systems will work together as if it came that way.
If my motor ever goes, I'm definitely going this route.
If my motor ever goes, I'm definitely going this route.
05-31-13, 07:59 AM
#23
That's great news, now the question is are they going to provide you with a new shorts block or rebuild the currect motor. I personaly would push for a new short block as that type of damage can cause a valve to drop (not sure if it happend to your motor) causing damage to the cylinder side walls and piston.
05-31-13, 07:42 PM
#24
^That really is good to hear; glad they are taking care of their customer.
They HAD BETTER tear into that motor and not just replace the head. Seeing that there was major valvetrain failure, that is just asking for piston-to-valve contact! Of course they are going to take the cheapest way out and replace only what is broken; but I hope they make it good as new afterwards!
They give you a nice loaner?
They HAD BETTER tear into that motor and not just replace the head. Seeing that there was major valvetrain failure, that is just asking for piston-to-valve contact! Of course they are going to take the cheapest way out and replace only what is broken; but I hope they make it good as new afterwards!
They give you a nice loaner?
06-01-13, 10:32 PM
#25
^That really is good to hear; glad they are taking care of their customer.
They HAD BETTER tear into that motor and not just replace the head. Seeing that there was major valvetrain failure, that is just asking for piston-to-valve contact! Of course they are going to take the cheapest way out and replace only what is broken; but I hope they make it good as new afterwards!
They give you a nice loaner?
They HAD BETTER tear into that motor and not just replace the head. Seeing that there was major valvetrain failure, that is just asking for piston-to-valve contact! Of course they are going to take the cheapest way out and replace only what is broken; but I hope they make it good as new afterwards!
They give you a nice loaner?
From what it seems like, the valve spring for some reason jumped out of place and and did not seat back properly. So the exhaust valve would not fully close and without the spring functioning properly and being stuck, the rocker arm gave out over time. I'll take some pictures when I can on Monday at work. Don't know if it's that I'm an employee, they pushed Lexus to help me out or if Lexus does actually care about their customers. But either way, I'm happy it worked out. Except for the fact I could not get a loaner since I'm not old enough.
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