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Linds823
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I developed an engine rattle at 42,xxx on my '01. I was pretty clueless, since duh, no one expects an engine problem at 42k! Turns out 1 of my engine bearings was spun, and 1 showed wear. I have no clue as to how it happened, and neither does Toyota. (Everyone has a different theory). My service receipt says leaking water pump.. the only thing I noticed that was odd was that the panel for the A/C controls sometimes got really hot and if you changed the radio station that the display would go out for a second or two.
After a mild battle with Toyota, they replaced the engine block and fixed everything else. I did have the infamous computer reprogramming for the emissions system and a sunroof leak, but nothing else. This is pretty unfortunate, as I was planning on keeping it until it really died, depending on how well the Cooper discoverers I just put on performed in the snow. (Already beats the Toyo's by far in the rain!)
Just wanted to share my disconcerting experince with my '01 low mile Rav.
After a mild battle with Toyota, they replaced the engine block and fixed everything else. I did have the infamous computer reprogramming for the emissions system and a sunroof leak, but nothing else. This is pretty unfortunate, as I was planning on keeping it until it really died, depending on how well the Cooper discoverers I just put on performed in the snow. (Already beats the Toyo's by far in the rain!)
Just wanted to share my disconcerting experince with my '01 low mile Rav.