That's incredibly early, particularly for a babied car. Both injection sprus have hairline cracks in them; I think it's a bad part. Has anyone else run into this?
And get this: because it's part of the 'emissions system' (on the intake side no less) it's not covered by the powertrain warranty. I feel burned.
It should be covered by the toyota factory emissions warranty then, i'd check with toyota first. the emmissions system has a separate warranty. worth a shot!
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Thanks for the thought, but the factory rep is giving the local service manager a hard time about it; so far no help. The powertrain warranty is still in effect (5/60), but (get this) the entire air train (including the intake manifold and it's gasket) is considered part of the emissions system, which only has a 3/36 warranty.
NOT what you expect from Toyota, but so far they've been no help at all. I do still have the gasket, which looks NOS except for the cracks at the sprus. Time will tell.
Update and closed file: the factory (Toyota) is coughing up the cost ($166) of the replacement intake manifold gasket and labor. I haven't received the letter and check yet, but the local dealer swears it's coming. It will be interesting to see what they say, but apparently they agreed that it was a part or assembly problem.
A clear case of being a squeeky wheel sometimes. They'd have been happy to let me pay for it. Don't be afraid to make some specific, non-personal noise when you think you have a legitimate case.
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