Holy Moly, I need a nap after watching all that! Huge hat tip to the master mechanic!! (Putting it all back together looks like the most difficult part!) You are what the Good Book says, "More than a conqueror!"
Do you guys use anything special st the dealer that we don't? I use the gunk a tuff and it's so messy and never looks this good. Are you guys scrubbing with a drill brush or something?
@@LAactor on a rare occasion, a hand brush to agitate the embedded oil/grease, you can typically find these at a Napa or other parts store. Drill brushes will fling the dirt/oil. Please use eye protection and gloves. I don’t dilute the purple degreaser/cleaner in areas of heavy oil/grease deposits. If you keep your engine bay cleaned, you won’t need those heavy duty cleanings.
This is how I would treat my own Toyota, but this guy treats every Toyota like it is his own. Wish you were in my area so I could take my Toyota for you to service.
done this job quite a few times. use pretty much the same work flow to achieve the same result. good to know im not the only one that takes the time to leave the engine bay cleaner than when i started. go figure my own Avalon has leaking cam towers though. a project for next year! nice work. -from a fellow chicagoland toyota tech
Wow, just wow. You're a class act, I love your spirit & passion for doing a good job! I work on cars, but I get easily frustrated; I would be cursing my head off, throwing things & cursing the design! lol I have this engine in my 2011 Camry and I pray that I don't have problems with the timing cover. I have 238,000 miles on it and so far so good. Thank you for this informative video!
We call that leak the Bermuda Triangle. I can say this for the timing cover leaks seems like when one rolls in you get several. Great job on the video!
What a mammoth job !! You have to disassemble hundreds of pieces. So next time someone wants to whinge about why some jobs are expensive, let them watch this video hahaha. This would take me two weekends to do, probably more. Need to have a spare car in that case.
Thanks for the video. Just to add to the discussion. I have the same 2015 Highlander with the same engine. I lived in Alberta, Canada. The timing cover oil leak showed up at 192,000 km (120,000 miles). I had the oil leak fixed at 203,000 km (or 126,875 miles) May 2021. It was done I now have 211,000 km (131,875 miles) - no issue. I typically drive 35,000 km (21,875 miles) a year.
@@Timeforchangenow That sounds like a good price. I paid $4000 but with a water pump change (part only $350 included in the price) and a car loaner. I was originally quoted for $4600 but the dealer managed to do it faster and saved me $500.
@@Timeforchangenow I looked at the invoice after. It was almost all labour. Parts are like gaskets, seals, engine oil and some engine coolant. Ooo I forgot to mentioned that my price also included the transmission pan gasket change out (it was weeping) so I got the gasket change. While the engine was out, I changed the water pump was well (since the water pump gasket was changed and they had to remove the water pump anyway). I did not think the water pump would last that much longer than 200,000 km.
You are truly a master mechanic. Plus a heckuva nice guy. I just wish you worked near me. For when the jobs too big for me to handle. Like this one. I have had bad experiences with the mechanics near me. They are all not in your league.
Jesus Christ 😂 I have this engine in my 2010 Venza at 166,000 miles. Doesn't have this leak, but it had the oil cooler line leak replaced at 130,000 (that oil leak was nasty, it was literally pissing oil out). When this happens I'll most likely be adding/cleaning up oil like everyone else in the comments are doing! Hands down to you 🙏
Those engine are so good that i would just put a new one in just because they go long time now i am not saying you don’t do a good job you do great job
Great video. Definitely not for the novice DYI mechanic. Toyota dealerships should keep the video handy and play it for anyone who questions the time, effort (and cost, of course) for replacing a leaking front timing cover. In keeping with your "simple but complex" theme, this job certainly sounds simple but is clearly complex. Thanks for the education.
I'm a DYI mechanic and did the same job without removing the engine from the car. Same engine different car. Don't know if the Highlander lacks clearance to remove the timing cover. I know for a fact it can be done on an Avalon without removing the engine.
So clean! Even before all the top covers were installed. No tools even lying on the support frames strewn about during process. Impressive. Thank you. Have the same engine. Just different configuration. Different car. Mine ticks more. Early in its life looks like from dealer records, it did not have regular OCI. Double time or more. Lots of highway miles it appears. I'm trying solvent additives to see if it helps. So far Marvel didn't help. Currently just running straight recommended weight oil, no additive. Might try ristlone next might not. This pandemic, the vehicle hasn't gotten much mileage in a year. Maybe less than 2000 on the synthetic. Such a shame to change it. Still light colored. Might just do a drain and fill at home and not do the filter. Used an OEM last time. Not sure. Never had this circumstance before where the filter was still low mileage and clean but aged. Wonder if the glue inside it will hold up..
Thanks! I am merely an Expert level tech and am getting my first insurance claim 2GR-FKE swap tomorrow. So excited, but scared at the same time. I just got done swapping a 1zz-fe on an AWD Matrix and lemme tell ya... it humbled me for sure. **ARE THERE any special tools that you wouldn't expect your typical technician to not have handy?** It's always nice to see someone take pride in their work like you do. I also clean the engine bay as well because it really doesn't take much more time, but results in a much cleaner presentation for when the customer opens the hood and looks at their new engine.
My 2015 Sienna went for the same surgery twice, the first time wasn't done right and oil leak everywhere. The dealership mechanic denied at first claiming it was the oil residue from the last job. This problem seems to be quite common perhaps that's one of the reasons many new Toyotas use more reliable 4 cyl. hybrid engine. Btw, this job costs thousands, without warranty I'd not be able to afford it. Great job, AMD you fixed it right the first time!
Your first mistake was buying into the Toyota fallacy of "reliablility". They're no better than anything else, and worse in many ways. You're paying extra for inferior design and technology based on the farce of "reliability".
I love this engine and how reliable it is, but this job is enough to make a person just sell the car lol. I make sure whenever I buy a car with this engine that the previous owner already had this job done 😂
YES! More videos about this engine please (just being selfish, ‘cause my vehicle has it). Also, thank goodness for mechanics. I CERTAINLY ain’t doing this! 😁
I’m a shade tree mechanic. I did this job with the engine in the car but, took about 17 hours. I will probably do it in 14 hours next time but, not looking for it. I see why pulling the engine makes sense. I will not recommend this job for weak hearted diyers. Also, for the owners if you can afford it, get it done professionally. Thank you car care nut for always re-enforcing the professional standards on every job you do.
Yes I was wondering that too. How bad is the oil leak so that you would like to go through all this trouble. Also, is it the type of sealant that the factory used that is causing the issue? How long the repaired one will last?
@@mornek I would like to know too if the FIPG the factory used turns a lighter than than the brown that could be seen on an edge of one of the pans because mine I see that stuff pushed out all around the covers 😂 for reference mine has about 175k so at least that long unless it's been done before!
Question I have a 2010 Highlander 2wd it’s starting to chatter on startup not much but still making noise do I need to remove the engine to do the timing chain? Or do you have e a video for that year
I’m having to do this on a Lexus ES350, except I’m having to go a bit further and remove and replace timing chains, guides, tensioners and the VVTI cam gears for the intake. The Bank 1 VVTI cam gear was rattling on start up for a good 1.5s after start up. Told the guy if the engine is out and the covers off, and I’m having to pull the timing we’re going to change it all out so we don’t have to go in. Also told him if he’s got any other repairs he’d like done while the engines out now is the time.
Wow! How thorough your work is! Please make a video on how to make a dusty, filthy engine clean again. What technique and what chemicals do you usually use to clean the engine & the engine compartment? Did you use degreaser or pressure washer? Please help! Thank you, Sir! May the Lord bless you and your family! Best regards from Atlanta.
Amd, also told me I should have the techs look my timming cover before my warranty ran out. ( 14 corolla s) it was leaking , 17 hours labor $2050 repair.
I have one in my Toyota Aurion. It's a 2012 model with nearly 140,000 kays on it and it is absolutely perfect. No leaks, noises. Nothing. The 2GR-FE is one of the best engines of all time. Just do regular oil changes and it will do a million kays.
Thank you for the incredible dive into this job. I have this engine in my 16 Camry. Are there any tricks to replacing the serpentine belt? One manual said it is so close to the body that the subframe has to be lowered! Is the valve lash on this engine hydraulic and therefore requiring no adjustment? What sealant do you recommend? Should the desiccant/drier be replaced if you open the A/C system? This engine is so smooth and sounds so great wide open. I guess the $6K and service challenge is the cost over the 2.5L!
Hi Randy! The serpentine belt area is tight but a bit easier through the wheel well. Where that apron cover that I removed in this video that exposed the harmonic balancer. No need to drop the sub frame of course for the belt. This engine has hydraulic lifters so no valve adjustments. For the sealer on the engine I would use the original sealer it’s not expensive and it’s very good. For the AC if you place it on a 20-25 min vacuum afterwards you don’t need to replace the drier
I have a 2016 Tacoma. Timing cover started leaking at 131,000. Last June 2021. Took it to dealer. They talked with Toyota and Toyota agreed to fix it for $500 my cost. So I was thrilled. They did not remove the engine. Removed everything they needed to get the cover off. Resealed and reinstalled. I was thrilled. Yup not so thrilled anymore. Was working under truck last week. Looked up and saw the same timing cover leak starting near the power steering pump, just like last time. I’ve driven only 15,000 miles and 1 ¼ year since the repair. Headed back to dealer next week. Was already told warranty on this worn was only 1 year and if it had to be done again could cost $5000! I don’t understand how this flaw could exist? And then it starts leaking all over again only 15000 miles later. I sure hope Toyota will step up tho reseal it once again.
Hi Care Care Nut- I have a 2015 Camry 38,000 miles. I brought the car to a local Station for an oil change where they pointed out the same leak. Is this something that will get worse after time? Also would Toyota cover this as a warranty issue? Even though my car is 7 years old. But very low mileage . Kindly advise back. I wish I lived near your shop to have the work done. Also I always brought my car to the dealer for service and just this one time I brought to an independent repair shop. Suprised the dealer never mentioned this...?
nothing excites me more than seeing a new video from you hahaha hell yes Few questions: IS this the same engine that is in the Tacoma? Also, Are these low mileage leaks or high mileage leaks?
Hi Hugo! Thank you for watching! This is not the same engine in the Tacoma. A newer updated version of this engine is in the 2016+ Tacoma which also leaks exactly the same. The older Tacoma had a similar block but different cylinder heads. These leaks are really random. Some leak as low as 15k miles some go 200k miles without leaking
I hope you can provide some input to my problem - - I have a 2009 Highlander Limited with 143K miles. On Christmas Eve 2021 we headed out from the Chicago suburbs to spend time with family in Nebraska, and as we were nearing the IL border on I88, I noticed my rear window seemed smeary when I tried to clean it - - the road was wet and was kicking up crud. I figured I'd just clean it better when we topped off the tank at the Iowa 80 truck stop, but when I pulled in to the pumps, I heard what sounded like lifter noise, After refueling, I checked the dipstick, and saw nothing. I went in and got 4 quarts of oil, added them, and the dipstick showed only half full. When I fired up the car, I expected to see blue smoke, but the exhaust was clean, and when I walked around the front, I saw a huge puddle of oil under the engine. Apparently the oil line to the oil cooler had sprung a leak. To make a long story a bit shorter, we had the car worked on and they replaced the line with a kit that included a stainless line. When I looked things up on the internet, I found that this was apparently a known issue, but Toyota had never issued a recall. I have checked with about 4 mechanics, and they are all recommending replacing the engine. I am looking at about $7K to have it rebuilt & reinstalled. I called the dealer we got it from (used) to see if Toyota has dealt with this issue, and would offer any assistance, but they didn't offer any help. I am considering talking to Toyota corporate, but thought I would see if you have had any experience with this issue, or if you know of Toyota offering any compensation. My long-time mechanic who is retired recommended an engine rebuilding place in Elmhurst that has a 3 month wait, and I am considering going in that direction - - but if you have any input on where to take it, I would appreciate it.
something I forgot to add - - the low oil pressure warning only came on after I restarted the engine after filling up with gas - - no warning whatsoever when we were cruising down the highway. Thanks for any help or input you can give!
Great job brother. I'm usually take engine out from car by self and mount to engine stand and work. Hopefully!! not warranty job, paid only for higlander awd to 16.4hr :(
It was all the way to bottom of the oil pan dripping on the floor. Customer had mentioned it a year prior but the extended warranty wanted to clean it and add oil dye which we did. Didn’t see the car until another year have passed and very little miles driven (around 2k miles)
First you video is very nice. Can you do a video for explain how work inside the engine 2017 RAV4 2.5l. I see you video on new 2.5l and i love it. I have a 2017 RAV4 XLE, that why i ask :)
Hi! Usually water pump plugs and drive belt. Some people go all out and replace the chain guides and even head gaskets which there isn’t much to get to them
Hi AMD. First of all thank you for your amazing content and kind spirit. I have a 2017 Tacoma with 80k which appears to have this dreaded issue (not sure when it originated). Do you have any recommendations with regard to oil type to help slow down the leak- high mileage oil, go up in viscosity (5w30?), synthetic blend instead of full synthetic, any suggestions? Thank you kind sir!
Excellent video, outstanding to watch. May I please as? This is the 2GR-FE engine that has these front cover leaks. It's the same engine in the Toyota vehicles, as the Lexus ES350.....However, the ES350 for many years was made in Japan. So....the question is, have you seen about the same number of ES350's, as Toyota vehicles? Or is it mostly just the Toyotas?
Hi! It seems to affect specific models more than others and it doesn’t have to do with made in Japan or not. For example the ES350, Camry and Avalon are not that affected by this when compared to the RX,highlander and/or sienna.
@@TheCarCareNut Thanks for sharing that. And that's both interesting, and curious at the same time. I have the ES350 so I guess I'll move that down on the list, of: "next thing to worry about". I learned so much watching you take that engine apart. Thanks again for making this video!
@@TheCarCareNutI just bought a used 2007 es 350. I didn’t see any leaks when I seen it. I bought it at 142,000 miles. I noticed it leaks oil. It doesn’t burn and smoke. I’m worried. Any advice would help please sir.
So what was the final bill cost to the customer? All labor! Is it safe to assume that all 3.5 2GR-FKS engines will have a timing cover leak at some point in ownership?
Do you know whether I can change the timing tension on Sienna 2GRFE without lifing the engine? Can I change the AC bearing without remove the AC compressor? I know usually have to remove radiator and AC coil in order to get to the AC compressor.
Hi! On the tensioner you can but it’s very difficult and tight. The AC compressor you can change the clutch if you can get a tool to hold it and take the nut off
Hi,great video. I have a 2001 Camry,with 4 cylinders. The cooling fans are on all the times. Is one of the two wires supposed to have power ? Because I checked for power,there’s no power with neither one. Thanks
That last bit of cleaning the engine covers separates a great mechanic from an average mechanic. Excellent work.
Any suggestions for a 2011 just starting to weep? AT205?
@scottlanier5133 good stuff. Should help.
This man is a true professional, who takes pride in his work. He didn’t have to clean the engine compartment when he was done but he did awesome!!
Bruh. That first minute was enough for me to say "Yeah, take my money."
😢 must be nice. Engine died on me I called around and conestly quoted 10-15k
Word!
I’ve had to 3 of these for $400 each for my family members 😅
@@THUNDERCAT37cI hope they appreciate how lifesaving the family mechanic is. I pray they take care of it after your service 😂
Soonest he said hello in the beginning
Holy Moly, I need a nap after watching all that! Huge hat tip to the master mechanic!! (Putting it all back together looks like the most difficult part!) You are what the Good Book says, "More than a conqueror!"
SImple? Holy crap!!! I just found 1000% appreciation for my 1976 Chevy Silverado.
A true blue, professional mechanic. Would never have my vehicle serviced by anyone else!!!
I always clean an engine when I’m done. My friends also master technicians say that I’m too OC, but it’s those small touches that make a difference!
Do you guys use anything special st the dealer that we don't? I use the gunk a tuff and it's so messy and never looks this good. Are you guys scrubbing with a drill brush or something?
@@LAactor on a rare occasion, a hand brush to agitate the embedded oil/grease, you can typically find these at a Napa or other parts store. Drill brushes will fling the dirt/oil. Please use eye protection and gloves. I don’t dilute the purple degreaser/cleaner in areas of heavy oil/grease deposits. If you keep your engine bay cleaned, you won’t need those heavy duty cleanings.
This is how I would treat my own Toyota, but this guy treats every Toyota like it is his own. Wish you were in my area so I could take my Toyota for you to service.
WOW. This channel has just gone "insane'. Thanks for bringing it to us.
Damn, small fortune for sure! I have pulled engines before, but not packed in crap like that, wow much respect.
Toyota on average gets more mileage than any other domestic vehicle
@@jaycarl1562domestic or foreign
done this job quite a few times. use pretty much the same work flow to achieve the same result. good to know im not the only one that takes the time to leave the engine bay cleaner than when i started.
go figure my own Avalon has leaking cam towers though. a project for next year!
nice work. -from a fellow chicagoland toyota tech
Thank you Dan!
I got dizzy through the first half. The second part I was unconscious. Great job though! The Lord bless you and keep you!
I'm going through your 'older' videos.
This is a Classic!
Good stuff.
Wow, just wow. You're a class act, I love your spirit & passion for doing a good job! I work on cars, but I get easily frustrated; I would be cursing my head off, throwing things & cursing the design! lol I have this engine in my 2011 Camry and I pray that I don't have problems with the timing cover. I have 238,000 miles on it and so far so good. Thank you for this informative video!
We call that leak the Bermuda Triangle. I can say this for the timing cover leaks seems like when one rolls in you get several. Great job on the video!
What a mammoth job !!
You have to disassemble hundreds of pieces.
So next time someone wants to whinge about why some jobs are expensive, let them watch this video hahaha. This would take me two weekends to do, probably more.
Need to have a spare car in that case.
Thanks for the video. Just to add to the discussion. I have the same 2015 Highlander with the same engine. I lived in Alberta, Canada. The timing cover oil leak showed up at 192,000 km (120,000 miles). I had the oil leak fixed at 203,000 km (or 126,875 miles) May 2021. It was done I now have 211,000 km (131,875 miles) - no issue. I typically drive 35,000 km (21,875 miles) a year.
They quoted me $3200 at a dealership in Calgary may I ask how much you paid?
@@Timeforchangenow That sounds like a good price. I paid $4000 but with a water pump change (part only $350 included in the price) and a car loaner. I was originally quoted for $4600 but the dealer managed to do it faster and saved me $500.
@@everyeniw ouch
@@Timeforchangenow I looked at the invoice after. It was almost all labour. Parts are like gaskets, seals, engine oil and some engine coolant. Ooo I forgot to mentioned that my price also included the transmission pan gasket change out (it was weeping) so I got the gasket change. While the engine was out, I changed the water pump was well (since the water pump gasket was changed and they had to remove the water pump anyway). I did not think the water pump would last that much longer than 200,000 km.
@@everyeniw I'm with you if they are going that far it's better to get everything done as well it may cost more but well worth it in the end.
You are truly a master mechanic. Plus a heckuva nice guy. I just wish you worked near me. For when the jobs too big for me to handle. Like this one. I have had bad experiences with the mechanics near me. They are all not in your league.
Jesus Christ 😂 I have this engine in my 2010 Venza at 166,000 miles. Doesn't have this leak, but it had the oil cooler line leak replaced at 130,000 (that oil leak was nasty, it was literally pissing oil out). When this happens I'll most likely be adding/cleaning up oil like everyone else in the comments are doing! Hands down to you 🙏
Those engine are so good that i would just put a new one in just because they go long time now i am not saying you don’t do a good job you do great job
Great video. Definitely not for the novice DYI mechanic. Toyota dealerships should keep the video handy and play it for anyone who questions the time, effort (and cost, of course) for replacing a leaking front timing cover. In keeping with your "simple but complex" theme, this job certainly sounds simple but is clearly complex. Thanks for the education.
I'm a DYI mechanic and did the same job without removing the engine from the car. Same engine different car. Don't know if the Highlander lacks clearance to remove the timing cover. I know for a fact it can be done on an Avalon without removing the engine.
So clean! Even before all the top covers were installed. No tools even lying on the support frames strewn about during process. Impressive. Thank you.
Have the same engine. Just different configuration. Different car. Mine ticks more. Early in its life looks like from dealer records, it did not have regular OCI. Double time or more. Lots of highway miles it appears. I'm trying solvent additives to see if it helps. So far Marvel didn't help. Currently just running straight recommended weight oil, no additive. Might try ristlone next might not. This pandemic, the vehicle hasn't gotten much mileage in a year. Maybe less than 2000 on the synthetic. Such a shame to change it. Still light colored. Might just do a drain and fill at home and not do the filter. Used an OEM last time. Not sure. Never had this circumstance before where the filter was still low mileage and clean but aged. Wonder if the glue inside it will hold up..
Love your channei! You are a true pro and believer brother! Will trailer my car all the way to you if/when I need serious repair work. God bless!
Thanks! I am merely an Expert level tech and am getting my first insurance claim 2GR-FKE swap tomorrow. So excited, but scared at the same time. I just got done swapping a 1zz-fe on an AWD Matrix and lemme tell ya... it humbled me for sure. **ARE THERE any special tools that you wouldn't expect your typical technician to not have handy?**
It's always nice to see someone take pride in their work like you do. I also clean the engine bay as well because it really doesn't take much more time, but results in a much cleaner presentation for when the customer opens the hood and looks at their new engine.
Wow you are a master (old man Scotty Kilmer should be impressed). I would be very fortunate to have you work on my car.
Awesome!! Can’t wait to have a series of the 2GR-FKS (spark plugs, etc..) 😀
Definitely not a DIY job. Had this done on an 08 Lexus ES350 and it cost big $. Now I know why. Thank you for posting this video.
I'm exhausted just watching this.
My 2015 Sienna went for the same surgery twice, the first time wasn't done right and oil leak everywhere. The dealership mechanic denied at first claiming it was the oil residue from the last job. This problem seems to be quite common perhaps that's one of the reasons many new Toyotas use more reliable 4 cyl. hybrid engine. Btw, this job costs thousands, without warranty I'd not be able to afford it. Great job, AMD you fixed it right the first time!
Your first mistake was buying into the Toyota fallacy of "reliablility". They're no better than anything else, and worse in many ways. You're paying extra for inferior design and technology based on the farce of "reliability".
@@wildman1137 They are better than most for vast majority of cars... but Toyota isnt perfect.
This man is a true Christian believer,Can tell by his happy face,joyous nature. The very best in the mechanic kingdom.
Whaaa? 🤨
You should totally do a video on the 2GR-FKS!
Also great video, that is quite involved....
Coming up actually!
Great video! I've got the 2GR--FXE in my GS450h. Great engine!
I love this engine and how reliable it is, but this job is enough to make a person just sell the car lol. I make sure whenever I buy a car with this engine that the previous owner already had this job done 😂
YES! More videos about this engine please (just being selfish, ‘cause my vehicle has it). Also, thank goodness for mechanics. I CERTAINLY ain’t doing this! 😁
Nut, id love to see the 1gr fe. Its one of the best engines I believe
Great video and you went straight to the point
That looked like fun to me at lest. I always loved working on engines.
I’m a shade tree mechanic.
I did this job with the engine in the car but, took about 17 hours. I will probably do it in 14 hours next time but, not looking for it. I see why pulling the engine makes sense.
I will not recommend this job for weak hearted diyers. Also, for the owners if you can afford it, get it done professionally.
Thank you car care nut for always re-enforcing the professional standards on every job you do.
17 hours sounds pretty good. Was it a back-breaker? Did you need any special tools? I have a 2007 Sienna FrontWD, what Toyota did you have?
Yes, yes, yes! I don't know why I was so excited to see this... Is there a "before" picture of the timing chain cover leak on this vehicle?
I do have a few pictures here and there from other cars missed it on this one.
Yes I was wondering that too. How bad is the oil leak so that you would like to go through all this trouble. Also, is it the type of sealant that the factory used that is causing the issue? How long the repaired one will last?
@@mornek I would like to know too if the FIPG the factory used turns a lighter than than the brown that could be seen on an edge of one of the pans because mine I see that stuff pushed out all around the covers 😂 for reference mine has about 175k so at least that long unless it's been done before!
We have a '05 Avalon and there was a recall back in 2006 on the VVTI line that replaced the rubber version to the metal one.
Question I have a 2010 Highlander 2wd it’s starting to chatter on startup not much but still making noise do I need to remove the engine to do the timing chain? Or do you have e a video for that year
Thank you very much for the video. Please post a picture of what to look for before the engine came out. :)
This man is a gem!!! Please AMD please keep it coming!!!
If I ever need work done on my 2GR-FKS, I'm towing it to your dealership
I’m having to do this on a Lexus ES350, except I’m having to go a bit further and remove and replace timing chains, guides, tensioners and the VVTI cam gears for the intake. The Bank 1 VVTI cam gear was rattling on start up for a good 1.5s after start up. Told the guy if the engine is out and the covers off, and I’m having to pull the timing we’re going to change it all out so we don’t have to go in. Also told him if he’s got any other repairs he’d like done while the engines out now is the time.
This is gonna be a good one!
Wow! How thorough your work is! Please make a video on how to make a dusty, filthy engine clean again. What technique and what chemicals do you usually use to clean the engine & the engine compartment? Did you use degreaser or pressure washer? Please help! Thank you, Sir! May the Lord bless you and your family! Best regards from Atlanta.
Just in time ! Need to do this on my highlander;) thanks man!
I miss the days of being able to remove and replace an engine in the '69 VW Beetle in 45 minutes! This video made my head hurt.
Great job. I was wondering how many hours does this job take? Thank you and God bless!
I give this a 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. In difficulty in my humble opinion. Im a retired diyer trying to save mucho denero
Wow, alot of work! great job!
one of the best out there👍 keep up the good work!
I'm convince it would've been easier to just replaced the engine. Labor should be very similar. Thumb up
Could you try a lucus oil gasket sealer ?
Amd, also told me I should have the techs look my timming cover before my warranty ran out. ( 14 corolla s) it was leaking , 17 hours labor $2050 repair.
Mashallah Akhi ahmed , May Allah Bless you for this hard work
I have one in my Toyota Aurion. It's a 2012 model with nearly 140,000 kays on it and it is absolutely perfect. No leaks, noises. Nothing.
The 2GR-FE is one of the best engines of all time. Just do regular oil changes and it will do a million kays.
It's a leaky junk engine. You toyotder buying clowns are brainwashed.
@@wildman1137 What car or SUV with a better engine would you recommend?
Very well put together video! Thank you!
Awesome video , your attention to detail is impressive!
Good job. Exactly what I was looking for.
Nice one Sir. Great job. If I could give you a thousand thumbs up, I would.
Sir I salute You.
Is this still an issue on 2019+ tacomas or are they too new to know? Is toyota ever going to address this issue?
Hi! I haven’t seen one yet but most of them that leak on the Tacoma are 16-17
Perfect job for when its raining or snowing outside..😉
You got it!
And wind blowing 25 mph
Thank you for the incredible dive into this job. I have this engine in my 16 Camry. Are there any tricks to replacing the serpentine belt? One manual said it is so close to the body that the subframe has to be lowered! Is the valve lash on this engine hydraulic and therefore requiring no adjustment? What sealant do you recommend? Should the desiccant/drier be replaced if you open the A/C system? This engine is so smooth and sounds so great wide open. I guess the $6K and service challenge is the cost over the 2.5L!
Hi Randy! The serpentine belt area is tight but a bit easier through the wheel well. Where that apron cover that I removed in this video that exposed the harmonic balancer. No need to drop the sub frame of course for the belt. This engine has hydraulic lifters so no valve adjustments. For the sealer on the engine I would use the original sealer it’s not expensive and it’s very good. For the AC if you place it on a 20-25 min vacuum afterwards you don’t need to replace the drier
I have a 2016 Tacoma. Timing cover started leaking at 131,000. Last June 2021. Took it to dealer. They talked with Toyota and Toyota agreed to fix it for $500 my cost. So I was thrilled. They did not remove the engine. Removed everything they needed to get the cover off. Resealed and reinstalled. I was thrilled. Yup not so thrilled anymore. Was working under truck last week. Looked up and saw the same timing cover leak starting near the power steering pump, just like last time. I’ve driven only 15,000 miles and 1 ¼ year since the repair. Headed back to dealer next week. Was already told warranty on this worn was only 1 year and if it had to be done again could cost $5000! I don’t understand how this flaw could exist? And then it starts leaking all over again only 15000 miles later. I sure hope Toyota will step up tho reseal it once again.
check my comment on this video. Maybe it will help you out
Hi Care Care Nut- I have a 2015 Camry 38,000 miles. I brought the car to a local Station for an oil change where they pointed out the same leak. Is this something that will get worse after time? Also would Toyota cover this as a warranty issue? Even though my car is 7 years old. But very low mileage . Kindly advise back. I wish I lived near your shop to have the work done. Also I always brought my car to the dealer for service and just this one time I brought to an independent repair shop. Suprised the dealer never mentioned this...?
Hello, great info! Is there any “while you’re in there and it’s dropped” jobs to do on these?
Brilliant job and a very nice video! 👍🏼
Great job and video like always
Excellent Job! Unbelievable!
Since the cover is a silicone seal what did the factory do wrong? Not enough sealant? Why is so common?
Hi! Contaminated surface when installing the sealer. Contaminated with oil
Thanks. Very useful video.
Silly question. But is it easier to remove the fender and strut assembly on that side if you can gain access
Do you guys have a shop someone can come in for a job I have almost 300k miles and I jus need a complete motor check up
nothing excites me more than seeing a new video from you hahaha hell yes
Few questions:
IS this the same engine that is in the Tacoma? Also, Are these low mileage leaks or high mileage leaks?
Hi Hugo! Thank you for watching! This is not the same engine in the Tacoma. A newer updated version of this engine is in the 2016+ Tacoma which also leaks exactly the same. The older Tacoma had a similar block but different cylinder heads. These leaks are really random. Some leak as low as 15k miles some go 200k miles without leaking
@@TheCarCareNut i own a 2021 tundra how common are cam tower leaks on those? and is that one of those random leaks as well?
I haven’t seen one on a 2021 yet but the other day we had a 2019 with a leaking cam tower. Also very random on those
I hope you can provide some input to my problem - - I have a 2009 Highlander Limited with 143K miles. On Christmas Eve 2021 we headed out from the Chicago suburbs to spend time with family in Nebraska, and as we were nearing the IL border on I88, I noticed my rear window seemed smeary when I tried to clean it - - the road was wet and was kicking up crud. I figured I'd just clean it better when we topped off the tank at the Iowa 80 truck stop, but when I pulled in to the pumps, I heard what sounded like lifter noise, After refueling, I checked the dipstick, and saw nothing. I went in and got 4 quarts of oil, added them, and the dipstick showed only half full. When I fired up the car, I expected to see blue smoke, but the exhaust was clean, and when I walked around the front, I saw a huge puddle of oil under the engine. Apparently the oil line to the oil cooler had sprung a leak. To make a long story a bit shorter, we had the car worked on and they replaced the line with a kit that included a stainless line. When I looked things up on the internet, I found that this was apparently a known issue, but Toyota had never issued a recall. I have checked with about 4 mechanics, and they are all recommending replacing the engine. I am looking at about $7K to have it rebuilt & reinstalled. I called the dealer we got it from (used) to see if Toyota has dealt with this issue, and would offer any assistance, but they didn't offer any help. I am considering talking to Toyota corporate, but thought I would see if you have had any experience with this issue, or if you know of Toyota offering any compensation. My long-time mechanic who is retired recommended an engine rebuilding place in Elmhurst that has a 3 month wait, and I am considering going in that direction - - but if you have any input on where to take it, I would appreciate it.
something I forgot to add - - the low oil pressure warning only came on after I restarted the engine after filling up with gas - - no warning whatsoever when we were cruising down the highway. Thanks for any help or input you can give!
Has Toyota done anything differently in later models to avoid this work? My main concern is 2019 Highlander.
A true professional
Great job brother. I'm usually take engine out from car by self and mount to engine stand and work. Hopefully!! not warranty job, paid only for higlander awd to 16.4hr :(
This was extended warranty but it paid warranty time
@@TheCarCareNut :(
Wow what a pain of a to fix an oil leak. We have 2014 Highlander hope this tnever happens to us. I bet this is a $4k job
And here I thought it was a $600-$1000. Guess I wasn't thinking dealer prices.
If you have the 3.5 it will happen they all leak from the timing cover sooner or later.
AMD, How much oil was it leaking before this major intervention?
It was all the way to bottom of the oil pan dripping on the floor. Customer had mentioned it a year prior but the extended warranty wanted to clean it and add oil dye which we did. Didn’t see the car until another year have passed and very little miles driven (around 2k miles)
So I don't really want to take time off to do this at work. Is it possible to get the cover out with the engine in the vehicle? 07 Rav4 AWD
What gasket maker do you use and how much do you need to do the whole job?
Any chance you can get a gasket set for this job?
First you video is very nice. Can you do a video for explain how work inside the engine 2017 RAV4 2.5l. I see you video on new 2.5l and i love it.
I have a 2017 RAV4 XLE, that why i ask :)
How much time need to do the repair on the book. You might take a little less. Well organized and good job. Thanks for showing us the details.
This one took around 8-10 hours to finish
Hi AMD! U make it look so easy, very systematic! Do u recommend preventative steps? Water pump, plugs, anything hard to get to when installed?
Hi! Usually water pump plugs and drive belt. Some people go all out and replace the chain guides and even head gaskets which there isn’t much to get to them
@@TheCarCareNut When I get mine fixed replacing those parts would be more logical since the engine is already apart cheaper then than later.
Do you really need to drain the motor oil and takeoff the oil pan etc. ? Thank You!
Is this job easier in say the ES350 vs the Highlander / RX350 ? I'm guessing no, but thought I'd ask.
Thanks
Hi AMD. First of all thank you for your amazing content and kind spirit. I have a 2017 Tacoma with 80k which appears to have this dreaded issue (not sure when it originated). Do you have any recommendations with regard to oil type to help slow down the leak- high mileage oil, go up in viscosity (5w30?), synthetic blend instead of full synthetic, any suggestions? Thank you kind sir!
Great video. Thanks.
Would the rear cradle extension bolts need to be loosened to do this job? 2021 Highlander
Where can i that table ?
Excellent video, outstanding to watch. May I please as? This is the 2GR-FE engine that has these front cover leaks. It's the same engine in the Toyota vehicles, as the Lexus ES350.....However, the ES350 for many years was made in Japan. So....the question is, have you seen about the same number of ES350's, as Toyota vehicles? Or is it mostly just the Toyotas?
Hi! It seems to affect specific models more than others and it doesn’t have to do with made in Japan or not. For example the ES350, Camry and Avalon are not that affected by this when compared to the RX,highlander and/or sienna.
@@TheCarCareNut Thanks for sharing that. And that's both interesting, and curious at the same time. I have the ES350 so I guess I'll move that down on the list, of: "next thing to worry about". I learned so much watching you take that engine apart. Thanks again for making this video!
@@TheCarCareNutI just bought a used 2007 es 350. I didn’t see any leaks when I seen it. I bought it at 142,000 miles. I noticed it leaks oil. It doesn’t burn and smoke. I’m worried. Any advice would help please sir.
So what was the final bill cost to the customer? All labor!
Is it safe to assume that all 3.5 2GR-FKS engines will have a timing cover leak at some point in ownership?
well explained. is 2007 sienna (2GR-FE) has cross over coolant line like 1MZ-FE??
Do you know whether I can change the timing tension on Sienna 2GRFE without lifing the engine?
Can I change the AC bearing without remove the AC compressor? I know usually have to remove radiator and AC coil in order to get to the AC compressor.
Hi! On the tensioner you can but it’s very difficult and tight. The AC compressor you can change the clutch if you can get a tool to hold it and take the nut off
Hi,great video. I have a 2001 Camry,with 4 cylinders. The cooling fans are on all the times. Is one of the two wires supposed to have power ? Because I checked for power,there’s no power with neither one. Thanks
Hi! Some diagnosis is needed to know if the relays are stuck or it’s getting an incorrect signal to come on