1hz crankshaft flex
Submitted: Saturday, May 26, 2007 at 19:59
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This is a follow up to a previous post that I submitted regarding my 105 series 1hz with a inconsistent ticking noise coming from the motor. I thought that i was finally going to get the crank replaced after 2 1/2 months of disputes with my local dealer and Toyota Australia. But no I had 2 Toyota techs from
melbourne come down and confirm the noise to be Crankshaft flex which was the original diagnosis from my dealer, Any way at the end of the day Toyota acknowledge this problem and say. And I qoute "There is no concern that a failure would occur from the crankshaft. Replacement of parts is not expected to eliminate the noise". My dealer told me that toyota have changed a lot of cranks and the noise just comes back after 10 or 20 000 kms from what I can understand it is the actual block that is out of wack which causes the crank to flex in turn making this noise. Lovely on Toyota's behalf its an absolute disgrace.
Reply By: G.T. - Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 16:18
Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 16:18
If your block is at fault according to Toyota I would be insisting that they remove and strip the motor and get the main bearing caps and block line bored so as to true it up. They may say that there is not a problem of crankshaft failure, but what about premature failure of the main bearings? This could happen 1,2,3, hundred thousand km`s from now and they will be not so forthcoming re the fault being their problem. Get any admission they make in writing, also consult your local RAC/ NRMA and get their opinion as
well. Don`t accept Toyota`s brush off. Your motor is substandard and Toyota should rectify the fault. Good luck! Regards G.T.
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