An I getting hosed by the dealer? (manifold and O2 sensor)

[jday4]

I have read several posts about getting exhaust manifolds and O2 sensor replaced. I took my truck in for a check engine light. O2 sensor was bad due to a cracked exhaust manifold. They want $1326 to fix this problem. I have 42,000 miles on my truck. Are there any options that I can pursue to get Toyota to pay or help pay, I'm only 6000 miles over my warranty. Is there a place where I can buy parts and save some money? I've heard about some of you guys getting the dealership to pay for this even if your over your warranty, but HOW????

Broke,

JD

[Tundra_Jules]

You could buy new O2 sensors and have headers installed for way less than that!

I had my O2 sensors replaced last weekend by the dealership under warranty. I'm not sure but there may be a law in California that says the manufacturer has to cover emissions devices for 50,000 miles or so because my warranty expired 7,000 miles ago.

[johtil]

I have been told by Toyota Dealership personell that @ their discression on warranty items they may go @ least 10G miles beyond or more if they feel justfied.
I would download a copy of the Cracked Manafold TSB and go talk w/ another Dealer (WALK/TALK soft and Carry a BIG STICK)

Good Luck,
JT.

[jday4]

johtil,

I don't want to sound like an idiot, but when I go to the TSB here at tundra solutions, I don't see anything regarding a cracked manifold.

Thanks,

Jeremy

[johtil]

Let me find My copy & I will ck. back w/ You .

JT.

[BT-22]

If you're gonna mod the truck just save yourself the hassel and buy headers and the O2 sensor and take them to a reputable shop.

Headers depending on what you want will be from $400-$800 + $200 sensor and $300 install.

anywhere from $900-$1,300, hey if they try to screw you with the no warranty crap it's about the same cost for better performance.

[nhparrot]

There is no "Cracked Manifold" TSB

[johtil]

JD,

There may not be a TSB, I cannot find it now. There is a lot of helpful info on this site about these OE log Mfd. cracks, including some good photos of the cracks.
One Toy. Ser. Mgr. told Me if you had a documented complaint within 36 mo. / 36G miles or a reasonabe time thereafter @ their discression they had the option to work with the Toyota Owner.
(I took this to mean they would replace verified cracked manafolds on a 2000 Toy. Tundra), @ their Discretion.
As we were discussing the cold manafold noise and exaust smell in my Tundra after about 15 min. of driving,(I run w/ the passengers window crached open to the bot. of weathertech shade most of the time until I have time to get mine fixed)
Good Luck,
JT.

PS, I am also hoping these S&S headers will be ready next month.

[johtil]

Thank You Nhparrot,

Have a Good Day,
JT.

[KLS]

Isn't a TSB issued when there's an improved part or new repair procedure? The cracking headers are being replaced with the standard part and standard repair procedure...no need for a TSB.


Ken

[johtil]

Ken,

You are Correct & I was mistaken, Thank You,

Have a Good Day,
JT

[TampaBayTundra]

Doesn't your drive train carry a 5 yr 50K warranty?

[jday4]

Yes I do have a 5 year 60K mile power train warranty. However, the O2 sensor and manifolds are not covered by this warranty. (According to toyota and others on this message board)

JD

[mustang67408]

The exh manifolds are only 3yr/36K miles

[Dude Boy]

I decided to read my 2000's warranty book again and found that If you have a California or Massachusetts Tundra with a V8, the manifolds are covered for 7 years or 70K miles. The rest of us pay for our own after 3 years or 36K.