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Originally Posted by MrDinkleman
So, I just got my 2016 FRS back from the dealer after having the TOB replaced. I can confirm that the original TOB does not look like either picture. I looked at the invoice and it had the upgraded TOB part number. So, thanks to the members here I am happy to know I got the right bearing. The weird thing is, when I first talked to the service concierge (?) (the first guy who points you to the actual service writer) he said he had never heard of a TOB going out so early, although he admitted he didn't see many FRSs. OTOH, the service writer called the parts desk and told them to "be sure it was the upgraded part they had in stock" so he must be quite aware of the problem.
When I picked up my car, both of them told me the bearing was REALLY messed up. But it doesn't look really messed up; just messed up. I was expecting it to be wobbly or bent or something. But it "just" spins freely. It's a little loose but it sounds dry as hell.
I didn't have them change anything else because I eventually want to install a lightweight flywheel. Didn't see point in spending another $350 for new clutch, pressure plate, and machined stock flywheel.
In the end, it cost $820.
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The service guys seem to always say, "we've never seen this problem". Then you talk to the techs doing the actual work and get the real scoop. The service guys seem to also be PR guys. They don't want to say, "oh yeah these things go all the time" and then have you tell all your friends and then no one wants to buy the car. I was good friends with a tech at Acura who hooked me up with all sorts of used parts. B18C short block, two trannies, ect, ect... all free. Anyways, I could cut through all the BS and get the truth with him. I wish I had a good hookup like this at Toyota.