Both s/c problems at the same time! (Opinions needed)
09-25-2006, 09:36 PM
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Both s/c problems at the same time! (Opinions needed)
A while ago I was looking into buying headers, but then I saw that they might be the reason for the s/c leaking...so i didnt buy them...now my sc is leaking and it also has a cracked bracket! 
Im not happy at all... Made an appoitment with the dealership, so i'll update as soon as i go...
Im not happy at all... Made an appoitment with the dealership, so i'll update as soon as i go...
09-25-2006, 10:24 PM
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He's not the only one headerless that has had an issue... this is not fun for those who do, as it looks like more and more that there is a significant design flaw 
09-25-2006, 11:17 PM
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09-26-2006, 08:28 PM
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Also note that the bracket issue and seal can go hand in hand. If the bracket brakes and does not support the sc properly it can cause the jack shaft to twist which in turn can cause a leak.
Very sad we have had these issues with the sc.. it is a good product at heart, but has a few kinks to be worked out. The vortech unit itself is a very solid reliable unit.
I do wish trd would stop dragging there feet on this though.. they know the bracket can brake weather installed perfect or not..... I really do feel they need to do either a tsb or bring all cars back in for a check up that have the sc. Not that big of a deal.....
Very sad we have had these issues with the sc.. it is a good product at heart, but has a few kinks to be worked out. The vortech unit itself is a very solid reliable unit.
I do wish trd would stop dragging there feet on this though.. they know the bracket can brake weather installed perfect or not..... I really do feel they need to do either a tsb or bring all cars back in for a check up that have the sc. Not that big of a deal.....
09-27-2006, 12:10 AM
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Alright......went to the dealership...they had the car for a little over an hour...they said exactly what Garage 1217 just said...that hopefully because of the bracket that is why it is leaking....they are waiting on TRD to call them back, and find out if they can order the bracket by itself or if they need a whole new s/c...
09-27-2006, 12:49 AM
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Bracket is a seperate part, but if the seal is leaking it is a slim chance it can be repaired. I have heard rumors the dealership can buy just the seal now but it is not confirmed. Still trying to get the part number or confirmation on that.
Just make sure they know the relax the jackshaft before torquing the bracket or the other pulley end. Once everything is torqued in sequence, then torque the jackshaft.
Just make sure they know the relax the jackshaft before torquing the bracket or the other pulley end. Once everything is torqued in sequence, then torque the jackshaft.
09-28-2006, 11:55 AM
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jesus.... is there any forced induction that people dont have problems with? This is why I am going with the supercharger. If I have a problem with my blower and it is a sc, i go back to the dealership. I get a wrong tune with a zpi stage 0, im sol...
09-29-2006, 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Yankee21
Went back to the dealership today...They took pictures...they were going to send them "somewhere"...and then get back to me...
all it took for me was one phone call to trd by the dealer and i came back to drop off the car then off i go with my free rental camry
10-03-2006, 02:52 AM
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Im on my way home...Not even pushing the car at all...I shift into 3rd...second later all i hear is shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh....By this point im thinking, the leak got worste and that is the noise...I turn off the car....pop the hood...nothing seems different! Granted it was dark, but the leak doesnt look different, the bracket still there...i dont know what happened! Tried to start the car back up, and it wont...i guess is protecting imself? So...tomorrow an early visit to the dealership 
Today is a sad day...
Today is a sad day...
10-03-2006, 04:42 AM
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in my opinion trd is all hype just because its parts made by toyota dosent mean they are the best, i saw one at a scion show like a week ago on jones beach he popped the hood and there was oil everywere i was like holy ____ i felt really really bad for the kid cause i know if it was me i would be soo ____ed
10-04-2006, 01:07 AM
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Got towed...got a rental...got the tc back....ends up been that a vacuum lime got loose...They said they were going to get back to me on the s/c by friday... To answer; "Why the hell were you driving it if it had a broken bracket and a leaking seal?" It is a cracked bracket, it is not completly cracked...it is still doing it's job...the leak, is not like is dripping a lot of oil, it has about 3 little circles, with barely any oil....If I had an option to not drive it I would, but between college and work I can't.... Dealership agrees that there is a problem, and they are going to take care of it...When? that is my question...