Water Pump Replacement.
08-26-13, 10:49 AM
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I am picking up my car today after being checked out for a cam gear noise when starting up. It has been going on for about 10K miles but it was happening randomly so it was difficult to diagnose. Anyway, they also found I have the "rough idle" issue and will be replacing my pistons. (Sounds like a sweet deal but hope that's actually true in terms of the engine block being opened and susceptible to new problems) So when they get the pistons in, in about 6-8MONTHS (RIDICULOUS), they are recommending the water pump replacement since they can do it without charging me for the labor if done at the same time as the pistons. I have 73K miles and no known issues with the pump. The consultant told me it's standard to replace at 90K. Does that sound right to everyone? If this is a failing part like I'm reading, I guess it wouldn't hurt to replace it early?
And side question about my cam gear issue... this issue appeared before my warranty expired but wasn't properly diagnosed until after. Any recommendations on course of action I should take with Lexus to get this done for free? As of right now, they want to charge me for the parts but not the labor because it'll be performed when the pistons are replaced too.
And side question about my cam gear issue... this issue appeared before my warranty expired but wasn't properly diagnosed until after. Any recommendations on course of action I should take with Lexus to get this done for free? As of right now, they want to charge me for the parts but not the labor because it'll be performed when the pistons are replaced too.
08-26-13, 11:00 AM
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I am picking up my car today after being checked out for a cam gear noise when starting up. It has been going on for about 10K miles but it was happening randomly so it was difficult to diagnose. Anyway, they also found I have the "rough idle" issue and will be replacing my pistons. (Sounds like a sweet deal but hope that's actually true in terms of the engine block being opened and susceptible to new problems) So when they get the pistons in, in about 6-8MONTHS (RIDICULOUS), they are recommending the water pump replacement since they can do it without charging me for the labor if done at the same time as the pistons. I have 73K miles and no known issues with the pump. The consultant told me it's standard to replace at 90K. Does that sound right to everyone? If this is a failing part like I'm reading, I guess it wouldn't hurt to replace it early?
And side question about my cam gear issue... this issue appeared before my warranty expired but wasn't properly diagnosed until after. Any recommendations on course of action I should take with Lexus to get this done for free? As of right now, they want to charge me for the parts but not the labor because it'll be performed when the pistons are replaced too.
And side question about my cam gear issue... this issue appeared before my warranty expired but wasn't properly diagnosed until after. Any recommendations on course of action I should take with Lexus to get this done for free? As of right now, they want to charge me for the parts but not the labor because it'll be performed when the pistons are replaced too.
Also with the cam gear issue, did you take it to the dealer for the problem before your warranty expired? If its an issue you brought up before your warranty expired, but couldn't get it repaired at that time you would have a better chance at getting them to cover it.
09-29-13, 06:42 AM
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Water Pump service Bulletin
I was told the same thing at the Dealer when I went for a service with the Water pump replacement cost of $879.
I did notice a slight pink color near the pump but not other problems.- i.e. no fluid on the floor or overheating or any noises.
The dealer Advisor at Lexus told me that if there is Any coolant around the water pump it has to be leaking. I wanted to show him the service bulletin below but he did not want to listen.
Look at the Lexus service Bulletin that may help clarify the problem.
waterpump.pdf
or the URL below.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...-waterpump.pdf
I did notice a slight pink color near the pump but not other problems.- i.e. no fluid on the floor or overheating or any noises.
The dealer Advisor at Lexus told me that if there is Any coolant around the water pump it has to be leaking. I wanted to show him the service bulletin below but he did not want to listen.
Look at the Lexus service Bulletin that may help clarify the problem.
waterpump.pdf
or the URL below.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/att...-waterpump.pdf
11-25-13, 04:06 PM
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Unreliable pumps!
I have an 07 2is and my water pump has a slight leak in it. now it's to the point of having the "rotten egg" smell coming into the cabin. Are there any threads that have a pictorial DIY replacement?
11-25-13, 08:54 PM
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