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May 5, 2013 | 04:41 PM

joejackF250

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Roller Lifter Problems

Havent seen too many fourms about this but I was watching one of Hewitt's videos about a bad roller lifter caused a guy's engine to need an overhaul at 200k miles. Well I'm almost at 200k miles and I'm beginning to wonder about the health of my roller lifters because I do not have an extra 10+ grand to drop in to my truck in case one does go bad. What are some preventative measures one must take to avoid damage like this? Also signs and symptoms of a bad roller lifter?

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May 5, 2013 | 05:30 PM

69cj

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Keep up on oil changes every 5,000 miles and use only OEM filters. There are instances of them failing but it's not an epidemic. To change them the engine has to come apart. Enjoy the truck and keep up the preventive maintenance. All engines can fail. The wife's Lexus just had to be re-ringed at 80,000 miles.
S**t happens.

May 5, 2013 | 05:44 PM

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Just like 69CJ said "chit happens". I've read where some owners have failed lifters at just over 100k.

May 5, 2013 | 06:11 PM

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. The wife's Lexus just had to be re-ringed at 80,000 miles.
S**t happens.

Really do you know what caused this???

Did you have to pay for the work to be done or a warrenty deal???

May 5, 2013 | 06:34 PM

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Really do you know what caused this???

Did you have to pay for the work to be done or a warrenty deal???

Soft rings from the factory. TSB recall depending on the individual car. Hers is an 06 GS300 with V-6 engine.

May 5, 2013 | 06:44 PM

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Soft rings from the factory. TSB recall depending on the individual car. Hers is an 06 GS300 with V-6 engine.

Oh Recall thats Good atleast it didnt cost you

I would imagine this will be Very Expensive for Lexus

My stepmom has a Lexus not shure what she has Im thinking its an 2006-10

do you know what years this involves???

Il let my Dad know about this recall

I dont think they have had to much problems with it though IDK for shure

Thanks for the Info Mike

May 5, 2013 | 06:57 PM

joejackF250

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Well I've only changed my oil once since I got it back in August. The guy said it was due for one and I did it just in time, another 1000 miles I woulda had problems with my HPOP. Due again in 1k miles.