Engine Damage due to VVT oil line failure-(SOLVED)
In December of 2010 my VVT oil line burst, only my AC light was indicating a malfunction. While enroute to the dearlership the car would not accelerate and was making odd noises. Once in service I was told that the line burst and there was no oil in the vehicle, and that there was a recall (which I had never been notified of). Repairs made at no charge at 60,000 miles. They kept the car overnight and assured me no engine damage. Now 11 months and 15,000 miles later my engine has to be torn down. Has anyone else encountered this and what was the remedy. Please help!
Search this site for that issue. You are not alone.
I would also goggle it. I believe there's a site called Edmunds.com
Seem to recall a lot of yack about this over there too.
In my opinion - Toyota went ahead and did the TSB(trouble service bulletin) after they were hit with a pile of suits resulting from oil-starved motors. The rubber line gives way and 6 qts. of oil are out of the motor in a blink.
If you drove w/o oil you likely damaged your motor. The dealer who told you all was well did you a disservice which comes as no surprise to me.
Last edited by Mike Murrell; 11-08-2011 at 10:46 PM.
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Search this site for that issue. You are not alone.
I would also goggle it. I believe there's a site called Edmunds.com
Seem to recall a lot of yack about this over there too.
In my opinion - Toyota went ahead and did the TSB(trouble service bulletin) after they were hit with a pile of suits resulting from oil-starved motors. The rubber line gives way and 6 qts. of oil are out of the motor in a blink.
If you drove w/o oil you likely damaged your motor. The dealer who told you all was well did you a disservice which comes as no surprise to me.
Thanks...I found some info on google, but will definetly check Edmunds. Haven't found anyone on here...yet. Tried a search but came up empty, hoping some more replies will come through.
So far the dealer is helpful and willing to go to bat for me with Toyota. Seems like a no-brainer, but somehow don't think it will be that easy.
[QUOTE=csaxon;3707504]Didn't Toyota give you a warranty on their rebuild?[/QUOTE
I was told the oil line was replaced when I picked it up the next morning and that a series of tests were done and the vehicle engine was fine. Asked about a slight knocking noise, told it was cold and bring it back if any problems. There was no engine repair done at this time, The service manager told me last night they would have had to take apart parts of the engine to check for damage and that was not done. I have no extended warranty and the line was replaced at 60,037 miles.
Toyota and the dealership are responsible for this mess.
Well, just got off the phone with the Toyota Service Manager. The specialty tech just got done inspecting my vehicle and stated no damage. The problem is a VVT-i controller that is causing gear noise. Short explanation is that there is/was a pocket of air in the oil seat and per the tech this can take awhile to make noise. They are calling it a "goodwill repair". I confirmed again no damage to engine and was told the tech inspected it (but really how do you know? Asked if they would warrant the repairs and vehicle if something similar happened again and was told yes. I will not drive off without some kind of guarantee.
Thanks for everyones input. New to this site and very helpful!
OP states recall notice never received. Common complaint which has come up before in this forum and others. That and Toyota paying for post warranty repairs and ancillary damage relative to ruptured oil line.
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Engine Damage due to VVT oil line failure-(SOLVED)
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