Facelift Rear Subframe

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shnazzle

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September 10, 2015, 19:02 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That's not bad. The oil itself is 26 quid on my "deal" from Toyota. So it's 50 excl Toyota 5w30. That's spark plugs, oil and air filter and sump plug.
So I guess same deal as we used to have on here... Minus the oil...
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CrazySX

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September 11, 2015, 13:15 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "shnazzle"That's not too bad then. Mine's in a good state but would still require a dip. I don't understand why it has to let any water in at all. If there's a way to seal it up completely I'd be keen on doing so
Bung up the 4 unused holes on the top, that will help. 3 are used by the heat shield bolts (the clean bits) and the other three are water holes  s:o :o s:o

Bernie

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September 11, 2015, 20:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "shnazzle"That's not too bad then. Mine's in a good state but would still require a dip. I don't understand why it has to let any water in at all. If there's a way to seal it up completely I'd be keen on doing so

Because of the exhaust being so close to the subframe the heat generated causes condensation to form on the inside so it's in effect weep holes !
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Mikeymead

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September 13, 2015, 18:12 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Might be worth seeing if a group buy was possible?
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1979scotte

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October 16, 2015, 09:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Sorry to revive this but I think a group buy is a great idea.
If you plan on keeping your car for more than a couple of years there is a good a chance you'll need one.
I would be seriously interested.
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normanh

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October 16, 2015, 19:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Surely if your cars less than 12 years old any corrosion would be covered by the warranty - that is if you have service history!

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Mikeymead

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October 17, 2015, 11:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "normanh"Surely if your cars less than 12 years old any corrosion would be covered by the warranty - that is if you have service history!

Norman

Well that's the crux of the matter, most of these cars are onto something like their 3rd owner so may not have full Toyota service history (I know mine hasn't) plus maybe over 12 years old so having a spare cross member helps with making the car a bit "future proof".
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CrazySX

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October 17, 2015, 12:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Mikeymead"
Quote from: "normanh"Surely if your cars less than 12 years old any corrosion would be covered by the warranty - that is if you have service history!

Norman

Well that's the crux of the matter, most of these cars are onto something like their 3rd owner so may not have full Toyota service history (I know mine hasn't) plus maybe over 12 years old so having a spare cross member helps with making the car a bit "future proof".
The service history thing is a bit of a con really isn't it. I mean wtf does a x member have to do with a service? How would they have prevented it? Put cavity spray in as part of the service?  Weld it up perhaps? I don't f in think so! Sorry guys just winds me up!

Tomo70

#33
October 17, 2015, 15:37 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Most body work only gets a 6 year warranty. That being the fact. Toyota would have made the cross member as cheap as possible to withstand 6 years of motoring.

My father used to work for a company that manufactured parts for motor industry. I remember him telling me that the Japanese made parts to a lesser tolerance than the British. Their philosophy was to manufacture a part to achieve a given period not go beyond.

That's why we have Japanese imports, they sell there second hand cars to us. Nobody wants a car in Japan with 100k on the clock

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CrazySX

#34
October 17, 2015, 18:05 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
That makes a lot of sense. Plus with the 2 I am sure weight was a consideration

mrzwei

#35
October 17, 2015, 19:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
When launched, the roadster came with a 60,000 mile / three year warranty, a six year paint warranty and a twelve year anti-perforation bodywork warranty.
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October 17, 2015, 20:22 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Question is the is cross member body work?

Toyota would probably argue that it is not.  s:crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: s:crazyeyes:
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1979scotte

#37
October 17, 2015, 23:03 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
If you have FTSH they will replace your crossmember under warranty.
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Ardent

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October 17, 2015, 23:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Like most things the devil is in the detail.

This may be of use.
I have highlighted what I consider the salient points. Page 14.
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The starting point, is not, is it a body part. Their own wording states "main components"

Could a cross member be classed as not being a main component?
I am sure it can be argued it is with out too much effort.

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Eastsoutheast

#39
October 22, 2015, 06:41 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
My 2005 MR2 has a full TSH with 10 Toyota services, does this mean I would be covered?

1979scotte

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October 22, 2015, 09:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I would believe so. It probably won't be easy to get them to do it but Mattperformance among others has told me it is possible.
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CrazySX

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October 22, 2015, 10:06 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Eastsoutheast"My 2005 MR2 has a full TSH with 10 Toyota services, does this mean I would be covered?
Get down there pronto before it becomes 11 years. Is urs rotten? Best to check it over and then go see them.
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