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Old 10-07-2013, 01:20 AM   #149
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Wow great info! Thanks for this. I was curious what exactly was going wrong. Not sure obviously, but it's a good explanation. I am honestly expecting them to either rebuild the heads, or send it off as is since it's still sealed up and there's no holes in the block... -.- and put a new FA in. I'm very much hoping for the latter. I don't particularly like the idea of a dealer mechanic opening up an FA. Not to badmouth them, this isn't quite like Porsche, but still, I think they're very underqualified. Hell, if the dealer can't diagnose the issue and is calling out a Toyota engineer to look at it and decide what to do, why the hell should they be rebuilding it out of a book? Ya know? No offense to any Toyota techs here... just saying. I would prefer a sealed case/heads. But if it does need to be pulled apart... Ported heads? hm. Just thinking here.[/QUOTE]

FYI Toyota doesn't send out engineers they are field reps and they do that for any major problem that deals with warranty issues FRS or not. This engine is so easy to work on so don't flatter yourself by thinking Subaru tech's are some how more capable. As a tech I have already diagnosed electrical problems with no issues. Just saying majority of the technician are highly trained in the FRS and other cars.
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