Valve spring recall is ridiculous - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kylogreen · 03-19-2019, 09:04 PM

Been doing a bunch of research on the topic and I don’t think I’ve seen 1 positive outcome to a FR-S after getting the recall done. My 2013 has 44k on it and honestly don’t want to risk my perfect running car to die after it getting “fixed” by the dealer. Honestly contemplating on selling the car. What do you guys think of the whole issue?

jaseow · 03-19-2019, 09:36 PM

It really depends on the mechanic really. I probably got lucky and got a mechanic that knew what he was doing. Im in Perth, Western Australia

I did my recall about 3 weeks ago now and I have no issues (so far). Ive only done about 600-700km on it since then. Im waiting till at least 1000kms before i post in the thread on NO ISSUES after recall.

86MLR · 03-19-2019, 09:38 PM

I think another thread about an issue that already has multiple threads dedicated to it is the was to go.

Kylogreen · 03-19-2019, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 86MLR

I think another thread about an issue that already has multiple threads dedicated to it is the was to go.

Totally right sorry. Will do next time

Kylogreen · 03-19-2019, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jaseow

It really depends on the mechanic really. I probably got lucky and got a mechanic that knew what he was doing. Im in Perth, Western Australia

I did my recall about 3 weeks ago now and I have no issues (so far). Ive only done about 600-700km on it since then. Im waiting till at least 1000kms before i post in the thread on NO ISSUES after recall.

Glad to hear everything’s going smooth so far.. was going to go down to the dealership sometime this week to see how everything operates over there.. hope it stays good for you man

DarkPira7e · 03-19-2019, 10:06 PM

Since you're in CT, you're not obligated to do the recall. So don't, your car will be fine.

bfrank1972 · 03-19-2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Kylogreen

Been doing a bunch of research on the topic and I don’t think I’ve seen 1 positive outcome to a FR-S after getting the recall done. My 2013 has 44k on it and honestly don’t want to risk my perfect running car to die after it getting “fixed” by the dealer. Honestly contemplating on selling the car. What do you guys think of the whole issue?

Don't sell your car, your springs are likely just fine. Just don't have the recall done, I'm not. Or maybe a year or two from now when they iron everything out.

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Tcoat · 03-19-2019, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kylogreen

Been doing a bunch of research on the topic and I don’t think I’ve seen 1 positive outcome to a FR-S after getting the recall done. My 2013 has 44k on it and honestly don’t want to risk my perfect running car to die after it getting “fixed” by the dealer. Honestly contemplating on selling the car. What do you guys think of the whole issue?

You can also check out the thread of success stories.

People who have failures say lots.

People that havn't say little.

Just keep the car and don't have the recall done.

If you decide to sell don't whine that you got nothing for it since nobody that knows will be interested.

humfrz · 03-19-2019, 10:12 PM

"If it ain't broke, don't break it"

(I just made that up)

humfrz

Kylogreen · 03-19-2019, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

Since you're in CT, you're not obligated to do the recall. So don't, your car will be fine.

Haha alright thanks for the information!

Mr.ac · 03-19-2019, 11:10 PM

Sell it. Set it on fire the less of you (owners) out there the better

Kylogreen · 03-20-2019, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Sell it. Set it on fire the less of you (owners) out there the better

Deal wanna help me?

Mr.ac · 03-20-2019, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Kylogreen

Deal wanna help me?

Only if you do the same to mine *cough* I mean it would be odd chances both out cars where to spontaneously combust.

Good thing for full coverage insurance right *wink, wink*

why? · 03-20-2019, 08:01 AM

i'll buy yours for $1.

Seriously just ignore the recall. No reason to have it done.

03-19-2019, 09:04 PM	#1
Kylogreen Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Connecticut Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Valve spring recall is ridiculous Been doing a bunch of research on the topic and I don’t think I’ve seen 1 positive outcome to a FR-S after getting the recall done. My 2013 has 44k on it and honestly don’t want to risk my perfect running car to die after it getting “fixed” by the dealer. Honestly contemplating on selling the car. What do you guys think of the whole issue?

03-19-2019, 09:38 PM	#3
86MLR Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Drives: 2002 VX Commodore SS LS1 Auto Location: Sydney Posts: 2,203 Thanks: 500 Thanked 2,185 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think another thread about an issue that already has multiple threads dedicated to it is the was to go. __________________ Disclaimer: This post represents the official views of the voices in my head at the time of posting. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=133311 I'm only here for the biscuits

03-19-2019, 11:10 PM	#11
Mr.ac [insert cool phrase here] Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: BRZ Premium Location: Central Coast CA Posts: 2,368 Thanks: 709 Thanked 1,559 Times in 930 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sell it. Set it on fire the less of you (owners) out there the better __________________ New daily driver - Subaru BRZ Premium Weekend fun/track car - '91 MR2 Turbo Gen3 Old daily driver - '88 MR2 Supercharged

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jaseow Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 Location: Australia Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It really depends on the mechanic really. I probably got lucky and got a mechanic that knew what he was doing. Im in Perth, Western Australia I did my recall about 3 weeks ago now and I have no issues (so far). Ive only done about 600-700km on it since then. Im waiting till at least 1000kms before i post in the thread on NO ISSUES after recall.

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why? Only happy when it rains. Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: series.blue Location: Harnett county NC Posts: 1,995 Thanks: 5,698 Thanked 1,265 Times in 750 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i'll buy yours for $1. Seriously just ignore the recall. No reason to have it done.

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