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Mr 286 · 05-10-2014, 11:37 AM

Add mine to the list of engine failures.
Here are my specs for those curious:

2013 FR-S 6MT
38,000 miles all scheduled maintenance performed
USDM TRD Exhaust
Completely stock otherwise
Original brakes and tires ~25% life remaining
Daily driven, no racing

Warranty issues serviced:
Replaced fuel pump for cricket noise (didn't resolve issue)
Replaced both tail lamp assemblies for water leaks (leaked again anyway lol)
Retorque loose rear axle nut for clank sound during accel/decel

One accident - pickup truck backed into it
$11,000 in parts/labor. Non mechanical
99% cosmetic aside from new fuse block and complete engine harness

So the story is, I was cruising around 45 mph, heard a light rattle from the engine compartment. Pulled over to inspect with my flashlight. Didn't see anything out of place. Pulled away slowly, rattling got more harsh followed by a squeak and car hesitated. Shut down engine and coasted to side of the road. Towed to dealer. Now I'm waiting for word from Toyota next week about going forward with an engine replacement.

In the meantime, back to driving my 22 year old MR2 Turbo still running strong with the original engine lol

05-10-2014, 11:37 AM	#1
Mr 286 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2014 Camry SE V6 \| 1991 MR2 Turbo Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 107 Thanks: 42 Thanked 32 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Engine failure - 38,000 miles Add mine to the list of engine failures. Here are my specs for those curious: 2013 FR-S 6MT 38,000 miles all scheduled maintenance performed USDM TRD Exhaust Completely stock otherwise Original brakes and tires ~25% life remaining Daily driven, no racing Warranty issues serviced: Replaced fuel pump for cricket noise (didn't resolve issue) Replaced both tail lamp assemblies for water leaks (leaked again anyway lol) Retorque loose rear axle nut for clank sound during accel/decel One accident - pickup truck backed into it $11,000 in parts/labor. Non mechanical 99% cosmetic aside from new fuse block and complete engine harness So the story is, I was cruising around 45 mph, heard a light rattle from the engine compartment. Pulled over to inspect with my flashlight. Didn't see anything out of place. Pulled away slowly, rattling got more harsh followed by a squeak and car hesitated. Shut down engine and coasted to side of the road. Towed to dealer. Now I'm waiting for word from Toyota next week about going forward with an engine replacement. In the meantime, back to driving my 22 year old MR2 Turbo still running strong with the original engine lol __________________ 2014 Camry SE V6 \| 1991 MR2 Turbo Last edited by Mr 286; 05-23-2014 at 08:17 PM.