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Hershey · 07-24-2012, 01:24 PM

Ramps ?

Billiam · 07-24-2012, 01:55 PM

I pulled mine out about a year ago and they looked fine. I coated them in high temp bearing grease and reinstalled them. I figure that couldn't hurt. Next time I do an oil change I might take another look at 'em to see how they've done bathed in grease.

otterhere · 07-24-2012, 02:29 PM

Gee, I'd been wondering whether or not to replace my 2008 Yaris hatch, VIN JTDJT923, etc.; this must be a sign...................... I don't see how to get a FREE carfax report on my vehicle; they want $39 for one? I'll just check my car's paperwork to see if it's ok.

sex · 07-24-2012, 03:09 PM

No ramps for me, car is stock height. auxmike has some pretty good pics at the beginning of this thread showing the bolts

Hershey · 07-24-2012, 04:42 PM

How'd you fit and work under it w/o ramps ? You be an X-man ? Slim Jim man .

otterhere · 07-24-2012, 06:21 PM

Ya'll are a bunch o'mechanics on here! I'm just a girl; someone tell me if my VIN is safe.

CTScott · 07-24-2012, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otterhere

Ya'll are a bunch o'mechanics on here! I'm just a girl; someone tell me if my VIN is safe.

You need to list two more digits.

otterhere · 07-25-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

You need to list two more digits.

VIN JTDJT92348

CTScott · 07-25-2012, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by otterhere

VIN JTDJT92348

Yours is OK. All three of mine are not within the range either, but it is so easy to replace them that I figured I would do so as a just in case, and coat the new ones with an anti-corrosion coating.

kou · 07-25-2012, 02:19 PM

Just noticed this thread. Guess i have to check/change and seal them my vin is good for the tsb but unless this is a lifetime thing at 80,000miles i think i will have to do it myself.

otterhere · 07-25-2012, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Yours is OK. All three of mine are not within the range either, but it is so easy to replace them that I figured I would do so as a just in case, and coat the new ones with an anti-corrosion coating.

Thank you! Unlike most of you on here, I'm clueless; can barely put gas in it.

MUSKOKA800 · 07-24-2012, 09:31 PM

One of mine broke. Dealer quoted more than $800 to do the TSB. I bought the updated bolts for less than $20 and paid a shop 1.25 hours to remove the broken and intact bolts and replace them. Updated for less tha CA$150.

Hershey · 07-25-2012, 12:15 AM

^ That's usin' the ol' noggin'

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^

DebbyM46227 · 11-28-2012, 11:46 AM

Thank you CT!

CTScott · 11-28-2012, 12:56 PM

Actually, I was just looking at the TSB again and the B is the plant code in the VIN, so it looks like only Yaris with a B before the six serial number digits are affected, so that means that your A would not be applicable.

DebbyM46227 · 12-04-2012, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CTScott

Actually, I was just looking at the TSB again and the B is the plant code in the VIN, so it looks like only Yaris with a B before the six serial number digits are affected, so that means that your A would not be applicable.

CT, I printed out the TSB and took my car in last Friday anyway. They said my car was affected, and they ordered the bolts. I had the car there again this morning to swap them out for the new ones, my old bolts were starting to rust.

CTScott · 12-04-2012, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DebbyM46227

CT, I printed out the TSB and took my car in last Friday anyway. They said my car was affected, and they ordered the bolts. I had the car there again this morning to swap them out for the new ones, my old bolts were starting to rust.

Very good. So, that must mean that B plant code cars are affected as well.

DebbyM46227 · 11-28-2012, 01:06 PM

Darn, but I think I'll take this TSB with me anyway. I've been hearing this clunking sound starting around Sept. 2010 and back then it rarely did it, so didn't bother taking it in as then it would have been a waste of my time. Now I'm hearing it more often.

07-24-2012, 01:55 PM	#2
Billiam View User's Garage Drives: '10 White Yaris 4D LB Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 574	I pulled mine out about a year ago and they looked fine. I coated them in high temp bearing grease and reinstalled them. I figure that couldn't hurt. Next time I do an oil change I might take another look at 'em to see how they've done bathed in grease. __________________ If you want to enjoy your car, stay off of the internet.

07-24-2012, 09:31 PM	#12
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	One of mine broke. Dealer quoted more than $800 to do the TSB. I bought the updated bolts for less than $20 and paid a shop 1.25 hours to remove the broken and intact bolts and replace them. Updated for less tha CA$150. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

11-28-2012, 12:56 PM	#15
CTScott ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 09 5dr LB, 2x 08 3dr LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: USA, CT Posts: 13,460	Actually, I was just looking at the TSB again and the B is the plant code in the VIN, so it looks like only Yaris with a B before the six serial number digits are affected, so that means that your A would not be applicable. __________________

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07-24-2012, 01:24 PM	#1
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Ramps ?

07-24-2012, 02:29 PM	#3
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Gee, I'd been wondering whether or not to replace my 2008 Yaris hatch, VIN JTDJT923, etc.; this must be a sign...................... I don't see how to get a FREE carfax report on my vehicle; they want $39 for one? I'll just check my car's paperwork to see if it's ok.

07-24-2012, 03:09 PM	#4
sex View User's Garage Drives: 09 5DR Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY Posts: 310	No ramps for me, car is stock height. auxmike has some pretty good pics at the beginning of this thread showing the bolts

07-24-2012, 04:42 PM	#5
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	How'd you fit and work under it w/o ramps ? You be an X-man ? Slim Jim man .

07-24-2012, 06:21 PM	#6
otterhere Drives: 2008 Yaris 3-door Meteorite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 398	Ya'll are a bunch o'mechanics on here! I'm just a girl; someone tell me if my VIN is safe.

07-25-2012, 02:19 PM	#10
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	Just noticed this thread. Guess i have to check/change and seal them my vin is good for the tsb but unless this is a lifetime thing at 80,000miles i think i will have to do it myself.

07-25-2012, 12:15 AM	#13
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	^ That's usin' the ol' noggin' . ^

11-28-2012, 11:46 AM	#14
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	Thank you CT!

11-28-2012, 01:06 PM	#18
DebbyM46227 View User's Garage Drives: 2017 Yaris IA, Pulse Red, Auto Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 538	Darn, but I think I'll take this TSB with me anyway. I've been hearing this clunking sound starting around Sept. 2010 and back then it rarely did it, so didn't bother taking it in as then it would have been a waste of my time. Now I'm hearing it more often.