Failure After J02 Recall - Discussion Threads

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by Scottish86

I had my dealer install a new clutch at the same time so I havnt been above 4K RPM yet. Perhaps I will just take off the oil pan and check the pickup myself. I am trying to give these techs the benefit of the doubt since they are doing these recalls all day long and I would hope they arent messing up every engine they touch. It would be easy to weed out the crappy technicians.

This recall on the rest of the Subaru's does not involve removing the front cover. So, the brz is on its own as far as these failures/issues.

I see you are in ND, did Muscatell do it? I know they had seen the posts about these issues.

[Ultramaroon]

For those choosing to DIY test, the port thread is 1/8" BSPT.


NPT does not fit.

Originally Posted by RZNT4R

It's LITERALLY easier to check the oil pressure than to drop the sump. Some auto parts stores loan/rent tools, the switch is right there below the oil filter. Unscrew it, attach gauge.

With the engine at operating temp, 7.3 PSI at idle and 73 PSI at 6000 revs are your lower limits.

[Yoshoobaroo]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

For those choosing to DIY test, the port thread is 1/8" BSPT.


NPT does not fit.

Was about to ask this. Thanks!

[lynnmichelle]

does anyone have video of the sound that you heard?


this is what I experienced today: https://www.lynnmichellephoto.com/Vi...z8/i-QKsGs3n/A

[Invisionthis]

Originally Posted by lynnmichelle

does anyone have video of the sound that you heard?


this is what I experienced today: https://www.lynnmichellephoto.com/Vi...z8/i-QKsGs3n/A

Hate to be the bearer of bad news....

This was mine....

Threw rod #1 and #2

Hope your experience with the dealership was better then mine!! Just spent $5300 on a total rebuild.

[ermax]

Originally Posted by RZNT4R

It's the opposite, if the connector is corroded it will NEVER come on, as it's just a switch to a ground path for a one wire circuit.

The sad thing is, this is how dummy lights work on most cars. You can’t claim you just didn’t know it worked this way on this car. This tech clearly is a moron. When this engine pops they will say, “sorry it’s on you for ignoring the oil light”.

[msaikhan]

Originally Posted by lynnmichelle

does anyone have video of the sound that you heard?


this is what I experienced today: https://www.lynnmichellephoto.com/Vi...z8/i-QKsGs3n/A

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abGSas7QB5s[/ame]


Yours sound little different than rod knock.

[lynnmichelle]

Still sounds like a blender

[ka-t_240]

Originally Posted by Scottish86

I had my dealer install a new clutch at the same time so I havnt been above 4K RPM yet. Perhaps I will just take off the oil pan and check the pickup myself. I am trying to give these techs the benefit of the doubt since they are doing these recalls all day long and I would hope they arent messing up every engine they touch. It would be easy to weed out the crappy technicians.

I would avoid touching the oil pan, just to keep everything "as is" from repair if you have issues. The oil pressure test would be the best course of action if wanting some piece of mind.

[lynnmichelle]

My car was just picked up by the tow company. He said the last one he towed was after the mechanic was taking it for a test drive and it caught on fire. This is in Richland Hills, Texas. Toyota of America was on their way so they are well aware.

[tonystewart]

Good afternoon
I am so thankful for this forum. The knowledge base is so helpful.
My daughter lives in Atlanta, took her car to Hendrick Toyota Sandy Springs on Saturday. Just an oil change with supplied oil (Eneos Sustina 0w20) .
They lost the oil filter (Filtermag) magnet, $70
The service representative, Bryan Tello, attempted to convince my daughter to do the TSB. I spoke with him and explained my concerns. No clue. I don't think he believed me.
I spoke to him today, sent him 3 links (TSB failure links) , and requested a search for the filtermag. He apologized. Weak "I'm Sorry". Didn't say anything about the links.

To all who posted, thanks for the heads up

[Chimera]

Originally Posted by tonystewart

Good afternoon
I am so thankful for this forum. The knowledge base is so helpful.
My daughter lives in Atlanta, took her car to Hendrick Toyota Sandy Springs on Saturday. Just an oil change with supplied oil (Eneos Sustina 0w20) .
They lost the oil filter (Filtermag) magnet, $70
The service representative, Bryan Tello, attempted to convince my daughter to do the TSB. I spoke with him and explained my concerns. No clue. I don't think he believed me.
I spoke to him today, sent him 3 links (TSB failure links) , and requested a search for the filtermag. He apologized. Weak "I'm Sorry". Didn't say anything about the links.

To all who posted, thanks for the heads up

That's where I got my car done, I worked with Alex. So far my car is fine, but I am still less than 300 miles from having the work done.

[ermax]

Originally Posted by lynnmichelle

My car was just picked up by the tow company. He said the last one he towed was after the mechanic was taking it for a test drive and it caught on fire. This is in Richland Hills, Texas. Toyota of America was on their way so they are well aware.

Cool so this is the second fire (success story) posted. Safety (offloading liability) is the number one concern with this recall.

Sorry to hear about your car. To me your video doesn’t sound anything like rod knock. Maybe they shuffled your valve shims or something.

[Gunman]

@CT86 any updates on what the Subaru contact you have, is doing?