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Old 10-18-2021, 05:08 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by patelk100 View Post
A few months ago my engine seized on the highway and I took it to a mechanic and he said it was toast and seized. Recently I got it towed to a Toyota dealer and I am getting it fixed there and my car is bone stock besides a cat-back. They said I bent a rod and my car is a 2014 with 77k miles and I got no warranty. Does anyone know anything that could possibly get me out of paying 7k for a new motor and labor? I called the dealer I bought it from and they said I have no warranty and I really don't want to pay the price for a new engine.
Depends...long term keeper? Short term flipper?
If long term, I'd have it rebuilt by a pro shop, if block is good with stouter parts, pistons,.rods, valve springs, and oil pan baffle. Round it out with a good oil cooler and enjoy the nex 200K+ miles....
Flipper? Buy a junk yard motor with a 12 month warranty and move along... 3K to 5K either way. 7K is too much to pay for a stock dealer motor. IMHO. Good luck.

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