2007 IS250 Engine Rattle/Tick
#1
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: TX
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
2007 IS250 Engine Rattle/Tick
I have a 2007 IS250 with just under 100K miles. Not long ago, I started hearing a tick/rattle sound at idle but, only after the car was warmed up. Eventually, I'd also hear it while operating the car. For the most part the car has operated normally except for two occasions where the idle speed went way low as though the car was going to stall.
I took it to Sterling McCall Lexus on Thursday morning. A few hours later they called to say that the tech would need need an internal inspection of the motor to figure out what was wrong. The charge for pulling it apart would be $750. A few hours after that, they called to say that a specialist technician would need to look at the car this coming Tuesday.
Wondering if anybody had a similar experience. I'm pretty sure it's not just the normal ticking sound that's associated with injection.
I took it to Sterling McCall Lexus on Thursday morning. A few hours later they called to say that the tech would need need an internal inspection of the motor to figure out what was wrong. The charge for pulling it apart would be $750. A few hours after that, they called to say that a specialist technician would need to look at the car this coming Tuesday.
Wondering if anybody had a similar experience. I'm pretty sure it's not just the normal ticking sound that's associated with injection.
#3
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: TX
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sterling McCall just informed me that the problem is a "rod bearing failure". The inspector for the warranty company (MAP-EFG) will come out to check it out and decide whether or not they'll cover the repair.
#5
Moderator
iTrader: (10)
^Oh sure, if you just price out the cost for the bearing. But then you have to factor in whether the rod was damaged, the cost to clean out the entire motor for bearing materials, new gaskets/seals, labor, etc. Definitely not a CHEAP fix.
How the hell would the warranty not cover the motor? If not, what the hell does it cover? LOL!
How the hell would the warranty not cover the motor? If not, what the hell does it cover? LOL!
#6
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: TX
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sterling McCall and the warranty company have agreed that I need a new engine ($5920 + labor). The warranty company only wants to pay for a used engine ($2420 + labor). SML will only install a new one. The difference would have to come out of my pocket, $3500.
Trending Topics
#8
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: TX
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The dealer will only install new motors that come from Lexus. They don't do used parts at all.
#9
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: TX
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
$7000 later I got my car back. I paid $4200 and the rest by the warranty company (MAP-EFG). So, I guess for a $2500 expense, the warranty has more than paid for itself and I still have 24,000 miles to go before it expires.
The work included:
Replacing the short block motor
Replacing the serpentine belt
Replacing struts
Alignment
The plan is to ride it for the rest of the warranty and then trade it in on an IS-F.
The work included:
Replacing the short block motor
Replacing the serpentine belt
Replacing struts
Alignment
The plan is to ride it for the rest of the warranty and then trade it in on an IS-F.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post