Sean-A

Sorry for late reply. It took about a day

Spoke to Toyota UK on the 29th June, explained what had happened. They wouldn’t do anything. Have now had the engine replaced and had a mechanic inspect my old engine to find the valve spring had snapped. The end of the valve stem was inside my exhaust manifold. They even found small chunks of metal in the inlet. Is there anyway to see if the engine in my car was built in the dates on there recall?

Will be calling them tomorrow. Had another look today and seen this. Looks like the valve seat has also been destroyed. After Iv spoke to Toyota I will take the block apart and see the full scale of this. That’s if Toyota don’t want the car to look and dismantle themselves.

That’s not all of it. I could still see a chunk in the bottom of the bore from the sump 😩

Iv been on the Toyota recall website and entered my VIN but shows that its not in the criteria. Is there a possibility the engine could have been from the 2012-2013 batch?

Not been driving my car much this year but has had it regular services with Toyota recommended oils. About 2 weeks ago I had a good drive around the country lanes, wasn’t fast driving but cruising around. Was about 30-40mile round trip. Parked it up for the night. Woke up next day to drive my partner to work I started it and it sounded like a proper Subaru I mean that rumble sound. I drove it 5 mins to her work and it cut out. Wouldn’t start. It didn’t run very well driving there either. I thought maybe it was just cold and had a misfire. I checked oil, level was fine. I left it for a few hours and got my dad to come have a look as he runs his own garage. Got it stated, it sounded like metal clunking so shut it off instantly. Got it towed home and waited till today to get it to the garage. Got sump off and found all this inside. First thing I see is the valve head. Here is a picture of most of bits in the sump. only mods are decat exhaust back. I checked my car for the valve spring recall but it does not come under the right vin number. Should I speak with Toyota about this or is this just my own problem to deal with now it’s out of warranty? Appreciate any help or advice anyone gives [EDIT - This car is at 65k miles] Thanks Sean

I noticed this recently also. Closing the door with the window down sounds like the glass is going to fall off brackets. Have not attempted to look at fixing yet tho. Maybe its just how they are supposed to be?

Was a brief meeting, shame my brother broke down or I could have had a chat. @GreenSpring drives a white one. I seen a black 86 and a blue brz I think to and from work the other day. Waved at both

Could put these onto the CNC machine at work and get a few made.

Count me in. Always wanted to go here, I used to drive past it on the night shift.

Welcome Chris, I think a Swindon meet is defiantly needed. Have heard about a few 86's here but not seen any about.

Anyone going to this? http://jdmcombe.com/ track sessions going on throughout the day also.

will have this please

Almost didn't get the pearl white. I originally wanted grey but only had pearl white so went with it and i'm really happy with it, looks amazing in the sun. I look forward to meeting alot of people at Japfest this year. KevinA what does that mean? lol

will be getting in some track time this year, have to add some suspension bits first tho. Got Tein coilovers installed. Going to get a few bits to help the torque dip next