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Engine Rod Knock 2012 Tundra

Discussion in 'Tundras' started by TundraX1, Sep 27, 2017.

  1. Sep 27, 2017 at 10:04 AM
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    I bought a certified used 2012 Platinum Tundra with 32k miles and 2 years later with regular maintenance and a cam seal leak fixed by the dealer, I have found a very hard rod knock from the engine. I took my truck back to the dealership to have the oil and filter changed with 114.8k miles on it at this time and was told I will need to replace the engine. I believe something isn't smelling right. Does anyone know any issues with the connection of the cam seal leak and the rod ready to blow. The dealership said it would be approx. $14k to replace the engine with 40k miles on it.. Really ? Again, I'm smelling "not my problem" from the people involved.

    Who can I reach out to assist me in researching the cause of possible mis repair maintenance ?

    I appreciate anyone's help.

    Best regards,
     
    TundraX1, Sep 27, 2017
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  2. Oct 14, 2017 at 5:03 PM
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    Cam seal on a Tundra? The engine has a timing chain that is covered by a timing cover. Maybe a timing cover leak which happens on the tundra. As far as the rod goes do you have a knock in the motor on decelerating rpms? If not, get a second opinion.
     
    Ruggybuggy, Oct 14, 2017
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  3. Nov 1, 2017 at 10:08 AM
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    and definitely don't let the dealer talk you in to a $14k engine.
     
    stump jumper, Nov 1, 2017
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