Oil Pump Problems of Toyota Avalon

Driving at speed on interstate. A/c warning light illuminated. Turned off a/c. At destination, parked car for several hours. Did not turn on a/c when driving from parking lot. Soon check engine light vsc and trac lights came on. Drove at low speed directly to Toyota dealer to check problem. Dealer found oil level 1 qt. Low and oil leaking from vvti line. Tech used Toyota scan tool found codes p0024 p0012 for vvti timing malfunctions. Ttech replaced both vvti cams and cam housings, cam gears, intake gaskets, oil pump gasket, oil pan gasket, head gaskets, timing cover gasket. Initial estimate for repair was @ $6400 as car was out of warranty due to mileage. After discussion, the dealer got Toyota to pick up the cost of most of the parts. I paid $2527 for labor and $28. 57 for parts. Subsequently the dealer advised me that the problem had occasioned a Toyota recall. I submitted a claim a month ago to Toyota for a refund, but have had no reply from the company.

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While pulling into a parking lot engine light appeared on the dashboard. Vehicle stalled. Then, vehicle was towed to the dealer for analysis, and mechanic noticed that the cam head broke off. Mechanic indicated that replacement of the engine was required. The light illuminated and the mechanic was notified. When pulling into the parking lot, the engine died. The oil was checked and it was fine. He started the vehicle and the cam head blew off. Consumer needed a new engine and the dealership wouldn't help since the vehicle is out of warranty. The consumer noted when the engine get repaired, she will sell the vehicle and never recommend it to no one else. Her mechanic stated the cam had no oil in it, yet the vehicle was full of oil. The oil pump failed costing the consumer $6000. Dollars. She was informed since she didn't have the vehicle routinely maintained at the dealership.

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