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09-01-2011, 02:37 PM | #19 |
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Our '08 sedan has been clunking at times for over a year now . We made and took a copy of the TSB for CANADA to a service center and showed the service manager . We told him of the noise and we're concerned only to get a rude reply of " That's for CANADA not here and there's no need to take a look at it " ! This was the same service department that did the head cylinder gasket replacement . Sounds like TOYOTA is trying to take the cheap route by only doing a T.S.B. and not a RECALL . Most likely would cost them a bundle for the repairs and rather lay it on the consumer and the elements of nature . Not shocked , since the issue we went through with TOYOTA corporation about the head cylinder gasket issues of the '08 we still have and the 2010 3 door we no longer own .
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09-01-2011, 05:24 PM | #20 | |
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All car company's do this, nothing new. Your head gasket issue was a very rare case, maybe you got the bad one. Please stop bashing toyota...
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09-01-2011, 11:02 PM | #21 |
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When it's our money spent on many of their cars over the years you have the right to be peeved with TOYOTA and the way they and some of their service centers handle issues . Believe what you want , your right . Last , we do enjoy the '08 sedan while it has had issues . Plan to keep it until the bitter sweet end . It's a love / hate relation .
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09-05-2011, 04:41 PM | #22 |
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I'm glad you still enjoy the sedan. Some dealerships are a pain to deal with, they're all different.
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09-09-2011, 10:32 PM | #23 |
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TOYO service took it for a spin to listen for the clunk , no noise . Then put it on lift and said it all looks good . Did notice the bolts are rusted and said it's the norm for our region . We'll have to wait until it clunks most or all of the time for next visit .
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09-10-2011, 12:54 AM | #24 |
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So they are just grade 8 bolts like the ones at Lowes and Home Depot?
I will go into the dealership and ask them about it next month.... I have no room in this one car garage, so I'll take it to a repair shop and have them do it. |
09-10-2011, 09:17 AM | #25 | |
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DO NOT wait until they break to replace them. The bolts cost $8.50 each (at Canadian dealerships, likely cheaper in the US) and can be replaced with hand tools until they break at which time the cost/complication of removal/replacement will greatly increase especially if you enroll a dealer to process the TSB. DON'T WAIT! Save several hundred dollars. Do it now.
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09-10-2011, 09:19 AM | #26 |
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Although I didn't see the new bolts before my mechanic installed them I would think that they have a stepped head judging by the configuration of the control arm mounting point. Best go to your dealership and buy their upgraded parts for less than $20.00 for both and know they're correct.
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09-10-2011, 11:00 AM | #27 |
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Same here , no garage . Driveway is too sloped to work on .
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09-10-2011, 07:56 PM | #28 |
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hey hershey! hows it been going, havent seen u on the fourms for a while.
so i have recently noticed a clunking noise coming from my car, i notice it more if im stopped while turning the wheel vs when im changing from forward to reverse. i will be going under the car tomorrow to take a look and ill pick up the new bolts from toyota on monday. are the new bolts a better design/material or is it the exact same bolt but just buys you some time before it breaks again?
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09-10-2011, 07:59 PM | #29 | |
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09-11-2011, 04:53 PM | #30 | |
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The bolts are supposed to be an updated part. Hopefully that means better.
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09-12-2011, 07:44 AM | #31 |
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it takes 3 hours to replace a bolt???
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09-14-2011, 04:44 PM | #32 |
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Only at Toyota, after they've broken.
My mechanic replaced the one broken and other still intact bolt in about an hour. My total cost for parts and labour (two visits) ~$130.00. Strange. I found the broken bolt head and washer in my parking spot at school this morning. Odd that it would have snapped while parked. The bolt was clearly defective with rust extending better than halfway through it's half inch shank, right at the head where the flat washer would be.
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10-02-2011, 09:03 AM | #33 |
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Replaced both bolts with new which look identical to the old one. Maybe Toyota already had the new type bolts installed? The old bolts shank are rusted on the bottom 1" near the washer. Looking at the installation area, it form a bathtub shape trapping water where the bolts are. There drain holes further back but are higher up. No wonder the TSB called for sealing seam that area. I covered the bolt shank with lots of grease to prevent corrosion before installation since I can't seal due to undercoat.
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10-02-2011, 07:18 PM | #34 |
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I am glad I saw this thread as it now tells me what to look for under my '08 for the clunking noise I have had.
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02-26-2013, 02:21 PM | #35 |
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anyone know the part number for this bolt??
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02-26-2013, 02:40 PM | #36 |
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There are three or so threads on this now. The part number is posted in the "warranty" one.
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