Rock warrior woes.....

Hello, long time reader first time poster. Took my Rock Warrior in for service at 80050 Miles and they were more than happy to point out my oil leak. I explain to them that they have been the only people that have been servicing my vehicle since I purchased it how could this oil leak possibly go unnoticed you are the only ones that have changed the oil in my vehicle. It lives in a clean garage and never shows sign of any leaks. I check my oil couple times a month have never added oil. But Toyota knows it drips onto the manifold and the owner will never see it. They started at $2,700 now they are giving me a deal at $2,100 I told them to pound sand. Fortunately I have Grease Monkey Buddies. Took two of us 9 hours to replace valve cover gaskets, thermostat , serpentine belt , belt tensioner, water pump.(Water pump was on last leg,surprisingly wasn't dropping it's water yet ) between the Chilton book and this website it wasn't that difficult. Cam Tower seals sure sounds expensive. It's just a valve cover gasket. This is my third new Toyota pickup I have purchased. The first two were Tacomas,great trucks, kept them servced only at Toyota. Not one problem with either. Trade in at 150 k and go again. Was planning the same for this Tundra but if I'm going to have to turn wrenches on my rig at 80 k will be purchasing different brand next time....raptor time.....

 

Welcome. So when you were wrenching, did you find the oil leak?

Not to be an ehh-hole, but you had an under $3k repair bill and you are about to jump ship to ford.....buy the longest extended warranty available.

 

So you drove 380,000 miles with Toyotas and had $2100 in repair costs and you want to jump ship to Ford? You'll beat that in the first month out of warranty on a Ford.

 

Passenger side ,extended warranty does no good unless YOU find the problem before end of warranty

 

Welcome Robert. If you get the Ford get some really good wrenches too. It's kinda like milk and cookies. They go together.

 

There are Gen2 with Cam Tower leaks. Mine has been leaking since 45k but dealer wouldn't fix it. Know of other Gen2's with the same issue - one was fixed, leaked again and fixed again.

 

List of unscheduled maintenance on my F150
4 COIL PACKS AT ONCE, 1, 3, 5, AND 7 @11700 miles, no explanation $938
C-CLIP REAR DIFF, again no explanation @ 26000 miles, $1100
FUEL PUMP@38000 miles another $1100
Water pump @42000 miles $688
It sure looked good though!!!

 

I love my local Grease Monkey guys. Been using them since my Taco. 7 years now. Trust them totally..

 

well now that it is fixed you should be good. I have a gen 2 and the dealer fixed it under warranty. I had both sides done.

 

More importantly, before you trade it, can we swap wheels?

 

Dealerships aren't your babysitter, they are a money making business and its up to you to ensure your truck is in tip top condition. Having that warranty holds them liable to fix your truck IF you find something wrong. Despite you paying for their maintenance and "inspections", businesses will cut corners wherever they can.

 

Good call!

 

Knew this was gonna be worthy thread when I saw the OP username.

Sounds like your gripe should be with the dealership not the brand.

 

Welcome from Ohio!

 

Found On Road Dead
Fix Or Repair Daily
Fucked Over Returning to Dealer
"anyone else can chime in"....haha.

 

Fucker only runs downhill

 

To follow up a little here. I had a leaking valve cover. Have only driven it for 50 miles since. No oil leaks. Could possibly still have cam tower seal problem if any oil is noticed just below valve cover....creeper, flashlight,mirror....no problem. I am diligent now

 

You should be able to see the cam tower leak from under the front fenders .. if it’s leaking

 

True, but that mini mud flap right in way

 

I say get the Raptor. Come back in 6 years and let us know how that decision worked out.