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Old 07-06-2009, 03:52 AM
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Default Re: Camry With Stripped Head Bolts

I have a 2003 Camry 4cyl le bought around January of 2003. I have taken good care of this car but last week i took it into my mechanic to see why it was overheating, and I also couldn't seem to start it. I actually had it towed to the mechanic. He said I had a blown gasket. He gave me a price of $1800. The next day he called and told me the 3 bolts on the back side of the engine were stripped and loose. He said we will have to redrill the three holes in back and put inserts in. He also suggested that we have a valve job since the head was off. He also decided that he would drill 6 of the bolt holes, Three in back and three in front to be safe. and the price would be $2400. He is a top mechanic.

The car runs beautifully. It goes like a rocket. I had to bring in my children to help pay the bill. They did God bless them. After reading this thread, I feel that Toyota should pay this bill and my $200 dollar car rental bill. I love my car. Do I have any case against Toyoto?
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