inlet manifold rattle

[clubmoz]

Hi, I have a 2006 Camry Altise and I am enquiring whether anyone else has experienced an 'inlet manifold rattle' (vibration) in their Camry. I have been told that the internal baffle has come away from the housing and to replace the manifold (rectify the problem) will cost approx $1200.

My thoughts are that this is a design fault. The problem started around the 75,000Km mark and gradually became worse. The point is, if I get the inlet manifold replaced, will it happen again? (I know that is a 'loaded' question, but how come a non-moving part, becomes a moving part?).

Any thoughts / help much appreciated.

[jeffy]

Hi, I have a 2006 Camry Altise and I am enquiring whether anyone else has experienced an 'inlet manifold rattle' (vibration) in their Camry. I have been told that the internal baffle has come away from the housing and to replace the manifold (rectify the problem) will cost approx $1200.

My thoughts are that this is a design fault. The problem started around the 75,000Km mark and gradually became worse. The point is, if I get the inlet manifold replaced, will it happen again? (I know that is a 'loaded' question, but how come a non-moving part, becomes a moving part?).

Any thoughts / help much appreciated.

do you have the V6 or the 4 cylinder car, because theyre different.

[clubmoz]

Hi, I have a 2006 Camry Altise and I am enquiring whether anyone else has experienced an 'inlet manifold rattle' (vibration) in their Camry. I have been told that the internal baffle has come away from the housing and to replace the manifold (rectify the problem) will cost approx $1200.

My thoughts are that this is a design fault. The problem started around the 75,000Km mark and gradually became worse. The point is, if I get the inlet manifold replaced, will it happen again? (I know that is a 'loaded' question, but how come a non-moving part, becomes a moving part?).

Any thoughts / help much appreciated.

do you have the V6 or the 4 cylinder car, because theyre different.

[clubmoz]

Hi Jeffy,

It is a 4 cyl Engine Model 2AZ-FE 2362cm3

[jeffy]

hmmm, never had problems with my one, and ive done 227xxx kms

[clubmoz]

hmmm, never had problems with my one, and ive done 227xxx kms

Well I'm pleased for you not having problems at 227000 km's.....mine has just clocked 90k Km's.

[jeffy]

hmmm, never had problems with my one, and ive done 227xxx kms

Well I'm pleased for you not having problems at 227000 km's.....mine has just clocked 90k Km's.

i guess its the way the car is maintained, i have been following the logbook till the end.

and also the mechanic who has maintained the car, ive been bringing mine to the same one since it was brand new.

[Cbr600]

If there was or is a design fault there would be many failures then a " recall" issued accordingly...

It would also be hard to ask for warranty if the car

Is 5 years old. Does the ecu show the

Dealer of how many kms travelled if so you might able to ask for "technical assistance" ( in the truck scene we

Have it)

Have you tryed the wreckers for a manifold ?

As For 1200 you could buy a low km engine...

Edited October 8, 2011 by Cbr600

[curry__muncha]

are you certain its actually the inlet manifold baffle that has come loose? it might be worth it to check with a different mechanic just to be sure.

If it is in fact an internal problem with the inlet manifold, then you might be best off getting a 2nd hand one from the wreckers.

[clubmoz]

Hi curry_muncha,

Yes I have had it confirmed by an independent mechanic and also Toyota Service Dept as well. They say it is not a common fault and yet their parts dept mentioned that the replacement inlet manifold has had some modifications and they sell about 3-4 a week (from only one outlet).

Sort of confirms my thoughts that there is a fault, but I fully acknowledge that the car is out of warranty (time wise, not mileage wise).

Thanks for your thoughts.

Moz