2008 GS valve spring recall
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2008 GS valve spring recall
Anyone had this done at their Lexus dealership? It was a recall issue......under warranty.
I heard its a $5K - $6K repair that is billed to Lexus headquarters.
Just curious if anyone has had this done and their experience?
I heard its a $5K - $6K repair that is billed to Lexus headquarters.
Just curious if anyone has had this done and their experience?
Last edited by Ironman50; 02-18-12 at 05:26 AM. Reason: spelling error
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I finally had mine completed last year and had no issues and car as is good as new. My only advice would be to buy some plugs and have them replace them while they are in there because they have to remove them to do the job. My Lexus dealer wanted $275 to replace the plugs, and that was just for the parts. I think that you can get the plugs for about $15 each.
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For our used 2008 GS460 (we are 2nd owners), the notice came up when I had a new key programmed and cut. So the appointment is 13 Jan 2014. The dealer asked if they could keep the car for three calendar days. Does this sound normal to fellow 2008 GS460 owners? The explanation was: they need time to order the correct parts. That makes a bit of sense if they have to do a "first diagnosis" after taking in the vehicle, and the required work isn't quite what they anticipated. But I am wondering. Anyone else out there have a multi-day experience to get this work done? RSVP / LexLeexard
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One of the cars I'm looking at buying (2008 GS 460 Canadian car) had it done on 2011-01-12 according to the service records. It had 48,000km on it at the time (approx. 30,000 miles).
***Update - Just found one of the recalls :
Transport Canada Recall Number: 2010221; Units affected: 3,702 (includes other models)
2007-2008: On certain vehicles, the material composition of the engine valve springs may include micro-foreign objects, which may compromise the strength of the valve spring, causing the spring to degrade and break. If a valve springs breaks, abnormal noise and rough engine performance will be noticed and, in the worst case, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. A sudden engine failure would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install new valve springs.
***Update - Just found one of the recalls :
Transport Canada Recall Number: 2010221; Units affected: 3,702 (includes other models)
2007-2008: On certain vehicles, the material composition of the engine valve springs may include micro-foreign objects, which may compromise the strength of the valve spring, causing the spring to degrade and break. If a valve springs breaks, abnormal noise and rough engine performance will be noticed and, in the worst case, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. A sudden engine failure would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install new valve springs.
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One of the cars I'm looking at buying (2008 GS 460 Canadian car) had it done on 2011-01-12 according to the service records. It had 48,000km on it at the time (approx. 30,000 miles).
***Update - Just found one of the recalls :
Transport Canada Recall Number: 2010221; Units affected: 3,702 (includes other models)
2007-2008: On certain vehicles, the material composition of the engine valve springs may include micro-foreign objects, which may compromise the strength of the valve spring, causing the spring to degrade and break. If a valve springs breaks, abnormal noise and rough engine performance will be noticed and, in the worst case, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. A sudden engine failure would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install new valve springs.
***Update - Just found one of the recalls :
Transport Canada Recall Number: 2010221; Units affected: 3,702 (includes other models)
2007-2008: On certain vehicles, the material composition of the engine valve springs may include micro-foreign objects, which may compromise the strength of the valve spring, causing the spring to degrade and break. If a valve springs breaks, abnormal noise and rough engine performance will be noticed and, in the worst case, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. A sudden engine failure would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver’s reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install new valve springs.
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