IceNine

Update: Based on the findings in this thread, this COULD wind up being a common problem. TRD's official stance is that this ONLY happens when these bolts are overtorqued, however there's anecdotal evidence suggesting that even when torqued properly this mount point can break. See the pics below and check yours as well.

NEW SUPERCHARGER PURCHASERS: Do yourself a favor - MAKE SURE this bolt does not get overtorqued by grabbing a red sharpie, opening up the installation manual and turning to page 23. Circle step R. Circle the words "Torque to 25-30 ft-lbs later." Under that, write "DO NOT OVERTORQUE, AS OVERTORQUING WILL BREAK THE BRACKET ACCORDING TO TRD." While this may not prevent a breakage, at least the dealer can say they didn't overtorque that bolt.
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Was doing the Fidanza Flywheel install over the weekend.... before we started, we noticed the rear supercharger housing mount was broken (like, COMPLETELY). Based on the wear of the two ends rubbing together, I estimate it's been like this for a few weeks at least.

I have a call into Keith@Liberty Toyota here in NJ and he's looking into the problem. I noticed there was one other complaint about it over at YSTC, so it looks like I'm the 2nd to report this problem.

Apparently it's caused by overtorquing the bolts that mount the SC to the tranny, but I'd like to hear that from TRD's mouth.

I'll keep this thread updated.

Pics:

kocho333

damn just one more thing to look out for from these damned dealerships!!!!

IceNine

Keith@Liberty just called me back. Bracket's on order, and he said they'll make it right.... TRD also states that this only happens if the bolt is overtorqued... So yeah, there's a little caveat for future SC buyers. Make sure they torque everything to spec.

-NEMESIS-

good to know it's getting taken care of. Thank you for the clear pics of the prob! That is much appreciated!

greenbox

holly ____ mine just did the same dam thing. I followed the instructions and torque specs and it has the same crack in the same area.

jwaggz82

iTrader: (1)

but the newer s/c's come already pretorqued right?

IceNine

I'd report it to your dealer ASAP (if you did it at one). If you didn't, you might have to call TRD and tell them the situation (you should still be covered for 12000 miles even if you did it yourself).

greenbox

funny i work for a dealer and was the first at my dealer to install so i reallyt took as much as care because its my personal car too.

jrussell98003

This is why, when my dealer said they needed two days for my supercharger install, I had no issues with it. The last thing you want is someone rushing through the install on one of these.

greenbox

yes its a 2 day install when i did my install it really took 8 hrs.

IceNine

So basically, what do we have here? Is this an issue that's going to plague ALL supercharger owners at some point? What exactly is torquing this point and causing this break?

Nick06tC

watching to see the outcome. I will check mine tomorrow

Sam_J84

ouch!

PghtC

wow, I'll have to check on that tomorrow sometime.

sciontc313

kytc

I'll have to check that tomorrow when I get the car back. Hey ice do you have a stiffy on the car?

jwaggz82

iTrader: (1)

?

IceNine

Yeah, I have a stiffy on the car... not sure if that makes a difference though.

jwaggz82

iTrader: (1)

i checked mine and no crack - jeze- ....i was glad to see that.

jwaggz82

iTrader: (1)

if anything - the torque dampener helped things .... allowing for less movement of the engine (which braced things .... I would think).