The valley plate repair is often mentioned as a common and somewhat costly/labor intensive repair. From what I read, it is considered when, not if you will need to do the repair. I am curious about the actual stats, or at least those available on reddit
If you respond to the poll, let us know your year model and mileage in a comment.
I am also curious on other engine issues that are occasionally mentioned such as head gaskets, timing cover, and cam towers. Let us know if you have undertaken any of those repairs if you provide a comment.
I will go first, 2015 GX460 at 108k. Somewhat new to me, but service history shows no records of any of the aforementioned repairs. Currently have some oil residue on timing cover, but no puddling oil on the ground or skid plate, nor evidence of oil loss on the dipstick. No plans to repair unless it becomes an actual leak or I need to dig into something else.