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SAME PROBLEM WITH A 1993 SC 400!!!
I recently bought a used 1993 sc 400 with 59,00 miles!!! great service history but recently took it two a mechanic and local dealer that both said the engine needed to be replaced!!!
\dark blue smelly some from the exhaust whenever you pressed the gas and a faint "knocking" noise from the engine compartment....after many posts(see my threads with over 30 replies/comments under technical/transmissions/engines!!! conclusion was that the previous owner did not drive it enough(a theory) and the sitting oil broke down and did not provide enough protection to vital engine parts...hence the need for a new engine!!1 called lexus to see if they would cover it under a warranty and they do not seem to want to deal with it(to my surprise) I am not a mechanic but can a strong v8 really go this bad from lack of usage?/ especially with an extensive service history up through march 2004???
Please help if you can explain in more detail what might have happened!!!
I am putting in a rebuilt engine from ATK transmissions that gives a 3 year unlimited mile warraty for their rebuilts($3500 plus CA tax)
plus about 2000-2500 for labor (dealership cost)!!!
\dark blue smelly some from the exhaust whenever you pressed the gas and a faint "knocking" noise from the engine compartment....after many posts(see my threads with over 30 replies/comments under technical/transmissions/engines!!! conclusion was that the previous owner did not drive it enough(a theory) and the sitting oil broke down and did not provide enough protection to vital engine parts...hence the need for a new engine!!1 called lexus to see if they would cover it under a warranty and they do not seem to want to deal with it(to my surprise) I am not a mechanic but can a strong v8 really go this bad from lack of usage?/ especially with an extensive service history up through march 2004???
Please help if you can explain in more detail what might have happened!!!
I am putting in a rebuilt engine from ATK transmissions that gives a 3 year unlimited mile warraty for their rebuilts($3500 plus CA tax)
plus about 2000-2500 for labor (dealership cost)!!!
only 59,00 miles!!!
Originally posted by HarrierAWD
According to the letter I received from Lexus, the goodwill engine extended warranty is good for 8 years or 80,000 miles. Not much better than the original 6 years or 72,000 miles IMO. It says nothing about "replacement" warranty, so Lexus might try to repair the engine instead of replacing it.
Based on Consumer Reports survey, less than 2% of the RX owners reported engine problem for all model years. I change my oil every 5,000 miles, so I'm hoping to stay with the 98% camp.
According to the letter I received from Lexus, the goodwill engine extended warranty is good for 8 years or 80,000 miles. Not much better than the original 6 years or 72,000 miles IMO. It says nothing about "replacement" warranty, so Lexus might try to repair the engine instead of replacing it.
Based on Consumer Reports survey, less than 2% of the RX owners reported engine problem for all model years. I change my oil every 5,000 miles, so I'm hoping to stay with the 98% camp.
I didn't have the extended warranty. My warranty is over. I have yet to receive a letter from lexus regarding this and both of my vehicles are registered on the www.lexus.com website. On the consumer reports website they are still indicating that lexus will either repair or replace the engine.
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