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Just got my first service done at the local Lexus dealer after purchasing from a different dealer this week. Lexus says I have a pretty decent oil leak at the timing cover. Cost to repair is $3,211! Lots of labor. Does anybody know if this is a common problem? I didn’t see much when I searched. I am holding off on the repair until I know more about it. Hope to learn on this forum.
Thanks in advance!
Just got my first service done at the local Lexus dealer after purchasing from a different dealer this week. Lexus says I have a pretty decent oil leak at the timing cover. Cost to repair is $3,211! Lots of labor. Does anybody know if this is a common problem? I didn’t see much when I searched. I am holding off on the repair until I know more about it. Hope to learn on this forum.
Thanks in advance!
Not unheard of, not common. Pricey. Not something I want to change, but I check for leaks at each oil change. Not to mention if I see spots on the driveway.
These are search results from the 200 series tech forum on ih8mud.com...probably not what you want to see. I hope they help out a bit on the $$$ and hassle involved.
Did you purchase from a Lexus or Toyota dealer? Any warranty come with the truck? Do you have a "Lemon Law" in your state?
Not to add insult to injury, I'd also check out the link for "cam tower leaks"...infrequent but make the timing cover feel like a walk in the park.
Not unheard of, not common. Pricey. Not something I want to change, but I check for leaks at each oil change. Not to mention if I see spots on the driveway.
These are search results from the 200 series tech forum on ih8mud.com...probably not what you want to see. I hope they help out a bit on the $$$ and hassle involved.
Did you purchase from a Lexus or Toyota dealer? Any warranty come with the truck? Do you have a "Lemon Law" in your state?
Not to add insult to injury, I'd also check out the link for "timing cover leaks"...infrequent but make the timing cover feel like a walk in the park.
Please update and good luck.
hankinid, thanks for these references. I will look further at these! I just purchased it this week from a Maserati / Fiat dealership. No warranty. I usually never buy them (I now regret that!). I think there is a lemon law in WA state....
Will keep you updates as to the path I take.
Cheers!
IMO... like stated above not necessarily common but happens...when shopping for used models with 1UR-FE (4.6L) or 3UR-FE (5.7L) make sure to check for oil leaks around timing chain cover and the cam towers (both sides). In addition... potential coolant leaks caused by a failing water pump or coolant valley plate under the intake manifold.
I assume the timing cover leak on the 5.7L is the same as the 4.6L. This is a good article.
05-02-20, 11:01 AM
2013 LX570 Timing Cover Leak
