The South African Feel Good Thread

[sav]

Originally Posted by FT_86_SM_GP

Thank you for the detail and pics @Fish Eagle,

I have been noticing loud clutch noises for 2 months now,

Took it to Toyota and they greased a few parts (I think one of them was a spring).

Toyota didn't know what else to do, the noise came back in 2 days of driving.

I hope it does not lead to any failures,

I read up on this thread, but there does not seem to be any solution, other than getting your clutch replaced (Or in your case, the part replaced).
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56882

That's is pretty much exactly what happened to mine. Squeaky clutch pedal - they've tried fixing it by replacing the clutch master cylinder but it it obviously didn't help at all. It got worse to the point that it would sound horrible when coming to a stop after driving at high RPM.

Replacing the release bearing AND the sleeve was the solution, but as mentioned I got a whole new clutch out of the deal.

This is the sleeve if I'm not mistaken:

"RETAINER-BEARING " 30099AA040

They've added some lithium grease to it to hopefully prevent the same from happening again.

[tm86]

Originally Posted by Fish Eagle

Regarding buying parts...

The thrust bearing is the second example I've had where I've compared prices between Toyota and Subaru, and again Subaru came out tops, by far.

Imperial Toyoya Nelspruit quoted Toyota list price.
NTT Toyota Barberton (my dealer) quoted Toyota list -20%
Subaru Nelspruit came out at 17.5% less than NTT Bton

We're lucky to have the choice of supply channel, and the price differences are substantial, so always get a quote from both.

I'm trying to decide if I should extend my warranty or not. Please let us know what the repair costs are.

[Fish Eagle]

Originally Posted by tm86

I'm trying to decide if I should extend my warranty or not. Please let us know what the repair costs are.

R500 for parts, niks for labour (sponsored)

[sav]

Lucky!

From my invoice(warranty rates & excl vat)
-4.3h labour = R2214.50
-Release bearing R374.21
-Retainer(sleeve) R695.77
-Transaxle gasket sealer R505.12
-Clutch plate R1927.44
-Clutch disk complete R1537.44
-Skim flywheel R350
=R8668.69 incl VAT

[Fish Eagle]

Originally Posted by sav

-Release bearing R374.21

How long ago was that?
Your release bearing price is way less than Toyota's list price now (R641.87excl)
Maybe that's their cost price, being an internal warranty invoice?

Anyway, I got my car back an hour ago, and it feels great!!
Thanks AUTO UNLIMITED, you guys rock!!

A few clutch drops, some wheelspin, couple of WOTs to the red line, and nothing went bang.
I'm a happy camper.

[Fish Eagle]

Originally Posted by sav

-Release bearing R374.21

How long ago was that?
Your release bearing price is way less than Toyota's list price now (R641.87excl)
Maybe that's their cost price, being an internal warranty invoice?

Anyway, I got my car back an hour ago, and it feels great!!
Thanks AUTO UNLIMITED, you guys rock!!

A few clutch drops, some wheelspin, couple of WOTs to the red line, and nothing went bang.
I'm a happy camper.

PS: Put in a thicker linkage washer to sort out occasional gearlever rattle.

[Kev01]

Originally Posted by tm86

I'm trying to decide if I should extend my warranty or not. Please let us know what the repair costs are.

Extend...well worth the money.
Its a car and anything can go wrong....mine has already paid for itself...gearlever and coil replacement

[sav]

Originally Posted by Fish Eagle

How long ago was that?
Your release bearing price is way less than Toyota's list price now (R641.87excl)
Maybe that's their cost price, being an internal warranty invoice?

Anyway, I got my car back an hour ago, and it feels great!!
Thanks AUTO UNLIMITED, you guys rock!!

A few clutch drops, some wheelspin, couple of WOTs to the red line, and nothing went bang.
I'm a happy camper.

PS: Put in a thicker linkage washer to sort out occasional gearlever rattle.

Glad it's sorted!! Washer at the bottom? Worked for me.

Clutch was replaced just over a month ago. They did say the prices are lower because of warranty.

[GeeTee86]

My 86 developed a noise when coasting in gear. When you accelerate, no noise, let go of the accelerator and a loud whine or hum was heard.


The the bill:


Breakdown:

Gearbox:


Diff:


Better get that extended warranty if you don't have one.
Took 5 weeks and 2 days at Barloworld Centurion. Only got it back last week

[FT_86_SM_GP]

Originally Posted by GeeTee86

My 86 developed a noise when coasting in gear. When you accelerate, no noise, let go of the accelerator and a loud whine or hum was heard.


The the bill:


Breakdown:

Gearbox:


Diff:


Better get that extended warranty if you don't have one.
Took 5 weeks and 2 days at Barloworld Centurion. Only got it back last week

Thanks for sharing the information,

The scary part is the long wait,

I informed Imperial Toyota Strydom park about my clutch issues and they told me expected 2/3 weeks wait.

That means 2 to 3 weeks with no car (If you do not have a second car).

[sav]

Yep, my clutch replacement took almost 4 weeks!!

(and no courtesy cars)

[Fish Eagle]

Took my car for a drive to Barberton and it's great.
And the pass is still great too!!

BTW, OEM crash bolts are available from Toyota, part # SU003-02818, R93.90 for 2.
I picked up a set from NTT in Bton (which I don't need, but there's always folks asking about them, so they'll be a gift to the nuxt dude who asks)

[86 South Africa]

I am considering doing a full fluid change based on some of the recent issues guys have been having here.

Was thinking of doing the engine oil/filter but also the transmission oil.

Any recommendation on trans oils?

[Freedom]

Originally Posted by 86 South Africa

I am considering doing a full fluid change based on some of the recent issues guys have been having here.

Was thinking of doing the engine oil/filter but also the transmission oil.

Any recommendation on trans oils?

Motul Gear 300, you can use it for both trans and diff.