1st gen FRS 3k miles outside warranty - possible thrown rod
 

So. Ive just passed my 5yr/60k mile manufacturers warranty period and So. Ive just passed my 5yr/60k mile manufacturers warranty period and word from the techs at the dealer is that its either a Valve or rod issue and one common in the first run 86's

My question is has anyone here had any luck getting a repair like this done slightly out of warranty?

If so what steps did you take to get it done? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Dam that's a tough place.
You could ask how much is the extrended warranty and compare how much the job would cost.

If that's not an option you could find a mechanic shop that has worked on thoese cars before and get a quote.

If you still want to save money, and have the room and tools you can take out the engine out yourself, and drop it off at a shop and have it worked on. Then just install it back yourself.

Talk to the Service Manager. If no then talk to Toyota Customer Service. They are in no way obligated to repair anything out of warranty but have been know to do goodwill work for some people. On the flip side they have also denied work to people still in warranty so it is a crap shoot. Did you mention any issues at all prior to the end of warranty? If they have a record of a complaint it helps.

Good advice. I'd try this first and make myself as ingratiating as possible to the decision makers.

Thanks for the replies, I'll try to contact Toyota Customer service today and I had planned to go in to talk to the service manager after work as well.

If I can't get a reduction on some of the cost through a goodwill repair my fear is that it will have to sit until I can afford the repairs and get a cheap daily driver.

Nightmare scenario is that my apartment complex won't let me park an inoperable car and I have to part it out or sell it. :(

Man. That bites. Good luck with the service folks.

If they won't do anything see if they would finance the repairs. It would cost you a bit in interest but would save you from having to buy a beater and loosing even more on the FRS.

can believe a beater would be cheaper than a tranny swap. they had a dude from cali a few weeks ago selling a used unit for about 500 bux.

He needs a new engine.

Man, my "problem immediately after warranty ends" (weeping taillights just past warranty) pales in comparison to this. @Dbjunk hope it works out for you!

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There's an alternative solution.... :bonk:

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