GS350 Clatter Noise Upon Engine Start
05-27-09, 08:00 PM
#16
executive matchup
if you patent that fix for the clattering problem, you will be an instant billionaire. now we can all watch our favorite sports program on tv without interruption!
05-28-09, 12:37 AM
#17
OMFG im not the only one!, dude you described how the noice occurs in my car as well. no noice cold start but noise after you been driving then start again and it goes zroooom rattatat. seriously lexus is becoming more problematic. i have a 07 gs 350 my noise started at 60k i have 65k now
05-28-09, 06:31 AM
#18
Lexus Test Driver
I have an easy cure for this common problem, but it might be costly for some:
1. take her out for a quick lunch;
2. give her an American Express Charge Card;
3. drop her off at a mall;
4. pick her up 10 minutes before mall is close;
5. problem solved.
---> you know I am kidding, right!!!<---
Seriously, I had the followings done to repair that noise:
-->TSIB EG7027 ENG KNOCK @ COLD START
- gear assy, camshaft;
- gasket x 3;
- gasket, timing chain;
- gasket, camshaft bea;
- insulator, fuel pump;
- gasket, cylinder hea x2;
- gasket, air surge ta.
-->TSIB EG20-07
- just software update.
For all these, take about 6 hours to do the work !!!
I had it done almost a year ago, thus far still noise free!!!
1. take her out for a quick lunch;
2. give her an American Express Charge Card;
3. drop her off at a mall;
4. pick her up 10 minutes before mall is close;
5. problem solved.
---> you know I am kidding, right!!!
<---Seriously, I had the followings done to repair that noise:
-->TSIB EG7027 ENG KNOCK @ COLD START
- gear assy, camshaft;
- gasket x 3;
- gasket, timing chain;
- gasket, camshaft bea;
- insulator, fuel pump;
- gasket, cylinder hea x2;
- gasket, air surge ta.
-->TSIB EG20-07
- just software update.
For all these, take about 6 hours to do the work !!!
I had it done almost a year ago, thus far still noise free!!!
I think the mall fix is cheaper, Lexus techs around here charge $130 an hour
05-28-09, 12:40 PM
#20
Lexus Fanatic
- gear assy, camshaft;
- gasket x 3;
- gasket, timing chain;
- gasket, camshaft bea;
- insulator, fuel pump;
- gasket, cylinder hea x2;
- gasket, air surge ta.
so it looks like we have to change all these parts every 50k miles.
great...........
time to buy Cadillac.
- gasket x 3;
- gasket, timing chain;
- gasket, camshaft bea;
- insulator, fuel pump;
- gasket, cylinder hea x2;
- gasket, air surge ta.
so it looks like we have to change all these parts every 50k miles.
great...........
time to buy Cadillac.
05-28-09, 02:20 PM
#22
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05-29-09, 08:31 PM
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05-31-09, 12:10 AM
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05-31-09, 07:54 PM
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I thought I was the only one that had this problem. The dealer has been denying it ever happens. Between this noise, my squeaking brakes and the injector noise. I am so proud that I have a quality car like a Lexus.
05-31-09, 11:50 PM
#30
Been married over 20 years, considered trading in for a new model on a couple of occassions (lol) but decided to keep her. I just nodd my head and say yes honey now and we are fine.
(JK)RG
