Final Mechanical Repairs On The 600,000 Mile Lexus Project And a Look Inside The Engine
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- We continue our 600,000 Mile Lexus Restoration Project with a very important moment! This is the final mechanical repair to the car!
We do start with some change of plans as I have been spending some time in the background investigating some of the final leaks. The transmission we installed last week has been behaving really well!
Up next is a small break from the project then into the craziest detail video you'll ever see on UA-cam! Huge shout out to @ChicagoAutoPros for working with us on this project. Subscribe to their channel as well as we'll post joint content on this detail project as it starts in the next few weeks.
If you've missed the first parts of this series, find it in the link below
PART 1 • I Bought a 600,000 Mil...
PART 2 • Fixing EVERY THING Wro...
PART 3 • Making The 600,000 Mil...
PART 4 • 600,000 Mile Lexus Res...
PART 5 • Preparing Our 600,000 ...
PART 6 • Making The 600,000 Mil...
PART 7 • The 600,000 Mile Lexus...
Part 8 • Totalling My 600,000 M...
Part 9 • The 600,000 Mile Lexus...
The most expensive episode in this series continues and if anything gets worse! We are almost done with the oil leaks and mechanical repairs!
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0:00 Intro
0:40 Exhaust Repair
1:47 Change of Plans
3:09 1st Engine Mount Replacement
12:55 2nd Engine Mount and Sensor Behind It
30:36 Oil Pan Removal
39:04 Look Inside a 600,000 Mile Engine
48:35 Sealer Cleaning Information
52:33 Oil Pan Installation
1:00:07 Future Plans For the Project - Авто та транспорт
This series has to be one of the best series’s on this platform, amazing quality, explanations, videography, editing, and a very nice man.
I concur!
It’s no wonder he has so many subscribers
This video shows a man of real PATIENCE! I can see where most caffeine-jacked mechanics take "time shortcuts" and an overhaul fails in a short time.
Dude is living life right. Could watch much more of this.
Auto AMSR
Nice work! I am a nurse and someone who enjoys working on my cars from time to time. Watching you work is surgical in a therapeutic way. Very clean and professional job you are doing sir.
True!
Drain plug + impact wrench = bucket list! Love it 😂
i’m glad to have experienced it. was working on an LS430 like this one and i ran it completely thru till it stripped. it felt great. i did the same exact procedure when he lifted the transmission, it felt super sketch cuz the car felt like it was going to tip over
I got a huge laugh out of this, as well - especially AMD's reaction of "I did it, but I don't like it"...😂. When doing what you've always been told to never do just feels flat out wrong.
AMD, It feels like we have all been on a long journey together through the mechanical refurbishment of this LS. You provided the expertise, effort, focus and funding while we dutifully cheered you on from the cheap seats. 😉😂🤩
I bought abused 2005 Tundra and replaced a lot of things. At the end, it wasn't worth and I could have bought better and newer car at lower overall cost with no time spent. But, there is one thing I gained. I learned so much that now we joke around family that I can be certified mechanic :D
I watched the whole thing! I’m a 20year mechanic, and I still love watching this level of detail! This is how things should be done.
👏👏👏👏
I think it’s a great series. It shows us the common issues that face these cars and how to fix them.
I for one appreciate your hard work!
Absolutely love this series and watching the progress of this car, though I’m going to miss the mechanic side of it.
Hello CarCareNuts! Today I did an 80k mile transmission service on a 2015 Mazda3 2.5l GDI. I'm here to comment on the removal of sealer from oil/transmission pans. I used a Mr Clean magic eraser. I eats sealer with no abrasions to the aluminum. Be aware that the magic eraser crumbles. Lucky I was working on the underside of the car and no debris entered the transmission. Next time, scotch pad.
Thank you for your videos , I did exactly like you said, I checked for parts in 4 different Toyota places, and got different prices, so I went to my dealer in Victoria Tx ask them for parts on my 2016 Toyota Sienna SE, for Spark plugs , ignition coil, gaskets for the plenum, PVC, 2 VTT solenoid , and my dealer price was $ 2200,00 but I did my homework and told the dealer do they mach price from other dealers , and they said yes, so I gave them my list , and my list had a price of $942.00 for the same parts. So thank you car care nut , you saved me over $ 1000.00 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷
I bet they were mad as hell you took the time to find the best price
@@StrongerThanBigfoot they probably were more "Had" than mad. 😁
Nothing better than starting my day with an update on my favorite car. This has been a great series.
We all love your sharing of your worldly knowledge and honesty on all things Toyota. Hope to see a series on a high mileage LX570 in the future. Thank you again.
That would be awesome! Even a LX470 would be great 😍🙌
600,000 miles worth of cavities! LOVE IT !
The red tint to the drain oil is just your nice, new oil cleaning red varnish from all internal surfaces. No worries!
Don’t forget that sensor wire that you cut those zip ties. You tucked it in to move the video forward, just wanted to remind you to fasten it or find the mount for it! GREAT SERIES! I love watching and learning from you!!
Thanks for discussing the increments of the FIPG nozzle and your take on application and where…..
Business as usual AMD…
Always learning. Thanks
I love this car. But these videos show me what a catastrophe this car would be for us non-mechanics.
I’m ready for you to change the timing belt on my 2005 LS ultra with 309,000…… and never been changed! I can’t believe it. Will be exciting to see what the belt looks like
Wow, mine says it was changed at 38k miles and 7 years. I don't now if it was ever changed again. Now I'm at 214k and my mechanic says leave it alone. I'm not sure how long I will keep my 1999, so I'm not changing it yet.
309,000 is incredible! 😲 Are you the original owner?
@@craigcraigster4999 no, I just bought it from the 3rd owner who said no one has ever told him to change the belt. Living in a small town, and having no Lexus dealer and no problems the need has never come about. Crazy
Sir, you are one of the finest example of resilience and professionalism. Just love your clear explanations straight to the point and always keeping your cool even after your regular day of work. My compliments to your cameraman, his shuts were clear and made the video even more interesting. You are the modern day “Michael Angelo” of Lexus. Keep up the good work!
👏👏👏👏
Your absolute professionalism, Sir, is unparalleled...my dad was a shade tree mechanic back in the 60's and, unfortunately, I did not inherit a mechanical skill at all. When I watch your detail to excellence, your ability to improvise with expertise and not guesswork, and your ability to teach us as you work, it is inspiring. I never imagined watching UTUBE videos about engine repair, etc. Now, I look with eagerness to see what you have for us next.
I hearken back to the memories of watching my dad work, albeit in a totally different era and skill set than what you share with us.
GREAT SERIES!
Well done on finally having a leak free beauty AMD, now the rest of the old girls adventure is mechanically perfect her beauty school makeover begins and I am really looking forward to that. TY Sir for allowing this magnificent motor to live for at least another 400,000 miles and more. As always your attention to detail and perfection is a joy to watch.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖💖💖
Great content, I am looking forward to the the collaboration with Chicago Auto Pros! This car will be amazing when it's all finished.
Simply the best and I couldn’t wait to see the next interior overhaul episode.
Man, I love this series. It's my favorite thing on UA-cam or any other channel for that matter. You do great work and I just enjoy watching that. I am a retired car guy so I completely appreciate it
The interior detailing could be considered a separate project, so maybe it's a good time to summarize total mechanical repair costs, including labor.
It would be amazing if you could clean and filter all the trash to see actually how much metal debris are in there ...
Everything nowdays is so throw away. Really appreciate you keeping a good thing going.
My 2 favourite channels:
The Car Car Nut and M539 Restorations.
What you are doing is astonishing.
So much work on this LS430-fascinating to see. NOW when AMD fixes this stuff on my LS430 I can rewatch these videos to see how it is done😅
Once again, AMD teaches me something new. I noticed he hand spun the oil filter. Every time I remove a filter after “instant service shop” way too tight. Also, he teaches patience, so all is right. I’ve been servicing a 2014 CRV, 09 Mazda 5, and my 07 Lexus RX, to a T since watching this channel. The best car care, maintenance channel on the planet! Let’s get him to well over 1 million subscribers🎉 Thank You CCN Automotive!
I estimate the million subscriber mark will be arrive in the last couple of months of this year . 😁
hand tight and just a quarter turn after....
You hit a homerun with this series, AMD! I know its been expensive getting this LS mechanically sorted but its worth it for the great videos you've shared and to keep another Lexus legend on the road. Keep bringing it and as a car nut and DIY detailer myself, can't wait for the full detail on this puppy!
Let's go. Such agreat series on the best car ever.
Like Saturday AM cartoons, live these fix up vids. You and LegitStreetCars rocking it
Legit!
I’ll buy that lexus in a heartbeat over any car. AMD attention to detail is amazing
I’d like to say that you’re building the ultimate winter-beater, but hardly. Pretty cool, my friend.
As soon as I get a notification from TCCN, I watch it. As a Toyota owner it helps understand my car better and what to look for. Thank you for everything you do.
It is so satisfying watching a true pro mechanic working to fix an old car and documenting every bit of it. It is like taking us into the journey of a mechanic's world. Great video!
Thanks for sharing all these nice and interesting videos about your Lexus project.
I live in Bangkok and my brother-in-law runs a taxi business. He has 13 taxis, Toyota Corolla Altis all of them and a Toyota Fortuner (similar to 4runner) The Fortuner has nearly 250000 miles on the meter without problems of course. The Corollas is changed every 9 year and then have around 800000 - 1000000 km on their ODO. ( 500000 miles to 620000 miles) He just do ordinary service, no transmission or engine failure. In Bangkok the traffic is horrible it's hot and humid, so oil changes is done every 10000 km. No problem at all. Pure quality.
I would be curious to know what engines and transmissions are in the Fortuner and fleet of Corollas.
@@rightlanehog3151 in Fortuner there is a 4 cyl 2,8 litre dieselturbo. 201 hp and 500 Nm Torque. (368,78 foot pound), AT with 6 gears and the
Corollas have a 4 cyl petrol engine, 1,8 litre or 1,6 litre. 140 hp respectively 125 for 1,6 litre.
Engine mounts are always hard especially on bigger engines in Sedan autos, unlike big engines in SUV. You are helping anyone that has this car that wants to work on it on their own and that is a great thing.
The knowledge and skill required to do this job is truly amazing. Thanks so much for sharing.
Patience
It's weird I don't even change my own tires but I enjoy watching Carcarnuts every video.
Thank you for bringing us along on the 600kLexus project. Has been better than anything Hollywood has put out in years.
Removing old parts can be interesting and time consuming. Been there.
This is one very lucky Lexus. The care given to It should help it go many thousands of miles.
Good one Amd!
As always, you are the most patient and gentle mechanic! I really enjoy the time I spend with your amazing mechanical knowledge! Can’t wait for more videos.
That's great that you hooked up with Chicsgo Auto Pros for the detail. I can't wait to see the video.
WOW !! ... this is the definition of dedication! ... Congratulations on your perfection of your skill and craft! ... a terrific teaching lesson ...
It’s not just German engineers! My good friend was an Air Force mechanic on the B-52 Bomber (made by Boeing) and told me a horror story of a hydraulic pump he once had to replace. He said you’d swear they actually built the entire airframe around the sucker!!!
I literally laughed out loud with the impact on the drain plug LOL.
LOL! Me too!
I'm so glad that a very experienced and knowledgeable licensed mechanic such as yourself has problems working on a vehicle. It makes me feel that I am in good company, as a shade tree mechanic. My wife always asks me "How many swears job is this going to be."
You should do a video of your repair and edit out the swearing. Then show it to your wife and say - no bad language! 😉
I have enjoyed watching the mechanical repair. Can’t wait to see the interior repair and cleaning
For me this episode better than Hollywood movie.
The FIPG needs a clean surface to adhere and preferably 12-24 hours depending upon ambient temps before adding oil. The Toyota FIPG says at least 3-4 hours b4 adding oil but I say 12-24 hours
Excellent video to view on a Saturday morning with a cup of coffee. Now, back to restoring my 2000 Honda Accord LX. We all have projects to keep us out of trouble, this Honda is my love/hate relationship with an automobile. I also a highway Toyota/Lexus fan as we also repair those brands. Great car and awesome channel. God bless AMD
A lot of effort getting well lit camera shots. Thanks well done 👍
Lot’s of work,and tips, very enjoyable to watch, and so satisfying when done! One of the best Car Videos on You Tube!❤ David
This attitude to work and work with oem parts to keep everything oem inspire me a lot! Thanks!
Wow amazing work, really great video, love it. Cant wait for the next video :) I like your calm and explaining way
It's truly a thing of beauty watching a master work. Art 🙏
I agree.
Can’t wait for the interior to get clean, finally!
*"...thank you very much to the one German engineer on the LS430 team..." To any guys who have wrenched on Bimmers and Benz', this is a savage observation and a well-earned one. Cheers!*
He’s a real car nut… 😂 He must really love this car to put that much love and time and money into it. I love my Lex too.
i have a 2005 ls 430 its the best car ever!!!!! 130k miles i love it.
I am really impressed with all the repairs you have done. I watch all your "600,000 Mile Lexus" videos with very great personal interest. I am a software developer and speaking as a technican in that area...I really appreciate what you do. Perhaps I can consider going to auto mechanic school after I retire from my current job. 🙂
You have the patience of a saint - your videos are awesome. Just the calm demeanor of how you approach the work/issues. I wish I lived closer for you to do all the work on my Lexus LX / GS.
You’re one of a kind, AMD! You do the job right, the first time, no matter how long it takes? I can only wish, to find a mechanic as professional as yourself? Very unlikely! Great work. Your customers are very lucky to have you👍
What a level of patience! Slight shadow of irritation every so often but keep it under control like a pro.
I wonder if once in a while the moments of irritation get edited out of the videos.
I’ve been following this series on the LS430 as I wait for delivery of my one owner 59,000 km (37,000 mile) 2002 Toyota Celsior (JDM LS430) in Japan. I’m now very excited about my car, and seeing this 600k mile LS430 in better condition than most 150k mile cars I’ve bought solidifies my decision among the many sweet JDM cars to choose from. I plan on bringing it back stateside to keep driving it as long as possible, it’s probably worth dealing with RHD and the km/h speedometer if they’re built this well.
Very professional work for sure, which is unfortunately harder to find these days. Thank you for the outstanding videos and information.
This series is amazingly informative and I can’t wait for the interior episodes.
Thanks CCN!
Use carb cleaner on internal engine parts, it physically dissolves the varnish much better than brake kleen. That varnish would just drip and wipe off leaving things actually clean. Non chlorinated Brake kleen works better on exterior cleaning due to not being as damaging to rubbers, plastics and sealants. Installing new mounts in tight spots can be a real pain since new mounts are physically longer not being smashed..might want to look up the sub frame bolts..most are one time use to be discarded after removal.
The Bob Ross for the art of auto mechanics. A pleasure to watch and listen to.🙂
😊😊😊
1 hour!! Thank you for all the videos and especially the length!
AMD this is such an awesome video. As a fellow UA-cam that is a DIY guy for mostly Honda cars that I really appreciate the extremes that you're going to make this car whole and safe again. Well done!
Just a thought ; whenever this car is as finished as it could get you should go in candid as a regular joe on the street and take it to Lexus for a basic oil change and see the reactions possibly with a hidden dash cam or cameras , everyone should appreciate this amazing build
The best of all your videos. Informative, outstanding camera work, and best of all, entertaining. I love it "It's OK in a good way", and all of your mumbling comments. also, the engineer bit is hilarious. May the Lord bless you and your family.
That was a fantastic video, AMD. We need more of these. You Sir, are a mechanical genius and I truly wish that you were my mechanical technician on my two Toyota vehicles. Thank you and May the lord bless you, too.👍🇨🇦🇺🇸
AMD, you are an extremely talented mechanic, with the patience of Job! Well done sir!
OH NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! Have to wait for next part. Great series loving every second!
As a professional long time detailer I'm very much looking forward to watching the next video!
This series gives me a better understanding of your extensive knowledge and experience as a master mechanic. I hope that the work that you do gives you the satisfaction of knowing very few people have the knowledge to do what you do.
I have a 2005 ls 430 it great to see you do the work on this car. I am an engineer and I am amazed how well this car is made. Love watching your videos.
Although I can imagine how much work and frustration this is. But it's so awesome to see everything done right.
I'd love to see this series extend to other Toyotas.
Like High Mileage Gen 2, Gen 3 Mama Prius.
For many good reasons.
50mpg cars for one thing.
Components like the Gas tank that are complicated. Maybe shortcuts, used parts, new parts, aftermarket and tips/tricks.
I have a 06 Gen 2 Prius w 250k trouble free. Dailyed a lot. 50mpg avg.
My younger brother did the Gas tank when it was a $500 assy. Now it's like $1500 or something.
No oil burn.
I've been just taking care of the suspension & swapping battery Cells. New Suspension, tires & H&R Coils. No issues. Love the car after working the kinks out.
Control arms were rotted.
That’s funny…. The one German engineer on the team 😂😂😂😂😂 Love your channel and content
Thanks AMD. Very informative and interesting.Great video!
Outstanding! Thank you AMD for all you do! Cannot wait for the detailing!
I really love how you detail every single step you're doing and I thank God you have one tutorial of taking out the water pump for my Avalon thank you again God bless you
Hello from Australia 👋 I've been in bed with the man flu all week but watching all your LS videos is the only thing that's kept me sane 😆 Super informative and keep up the great work! 👍
Thank you for your time on this series; there has been some serious maintenance performed to bring this car mechanical status up again. I look forward to the detail series!
I can't wait for the collaboration video with the car detailer, it will be awesome!
I appreciate the care and attention that goes into showing us how the work is done. That is a true honor both to the profession and to establishing a record for others to use and learn from.
Speechless. Thank you Sir!
Mate, you are a legend... well done...
Just like Fishing & life, patients can be key to success. Love his approach to each & every job. Wish he had more Landcruisers in the shop.
I really admire your determination and relentless pursuit to complete this and thanks for sharing your a role model
If i would live in the USA i would buy the car after you are done with it! Even with the amount of miles, you make it run great again and done so much work on it. Great video's. Like them.
You make it thru large challenges so well. Always great to watch your great repairs. Paul
One of the best videos of all time!! Thanks for the detailed footage. Great camera work too! Keep it going Bossman!!!
Great series... love the comment " let's bring the real impact"
This is a really cool look, thanks for showing this. With regards to the oil pan, it shows why frequent changes are needed as there is a surprising amount left over after a change. I wonder though: why is the drain bolt not at the very bottom of the pan where there would be barely any oil left over after a drain?
Yo pienso que siempre será mejor que quede en l fondo "algún" aceite, a "ningún" aceite,,, por más sucio que este esté, porque así se mantendrá una mínima película lubricante, de emergencia o límite, y "cebado" el circuito.
Leí que está permitido "cierto" porcentaje (5 o 10% o algo así creo) ya que no contaminará ni ensuciará tanto al nuevo. TODOS los aceites de Calidad reconocida, llevan suficientes detergentes (en realidad dispersantes) para arrastar carbón, lodo, lacas, etc.) al filtro. y que allí se queden los más dañinos para el motor. Por éso hay que usar buenos filtros de calidad comprobada y no "cualquier cosa" que se parezca a... un filtro.
Para lograr un 100% sería menester desarmar TODO el motor y limpiarlo a fondo (poco problable. caro e impráctico) para que el aceite se vea "limpio" al principio... ya que rápidamente se oscurecerá, si que está limpiando internamente el motor. Preocupante será que el aceite se mantenga traslúcido siempre o mucho tiempo, indicación que NO está limpiando los productos de la combustión adecuadamente. Por éso es que se cambia periódicamente el aceite, para retirar así los contaminantes) Siempre es más razonable reemplazar en término el lubricante, a posponer el cambio para "ahorrar"... (no se qué se puede ahorrar así en éso)
Es MI pensamiento al respecto.
@cesardavrieux3767's comment (translated into English), reads as follows:
"I think that it will always be better that "some" oil remains in the bottom, than "no" oil, no matter how dirty it is, because this will maintain a minimum lubricating film, emergency or limit, and "primed" the circuit.
I read that a "certain" percentage is allowed (5 or 10% or something like that I think) as it will not contaminate or foul the new one as much. ALL oils of recognized quality, carry enough detergents (actually dispersants) to drag carbon, sludge, lacquers, etc.) to the filter, so that the most harmful to the engine stay there. That's why it is necessary to use good filters of proven quality and not "anything" that looks like.... a filter.
To achieve 100% it would be necessary to disassemble the ENTIRE engine and clean it thoroughly (unlikely. Expensive and impractical) so that the oil looks "clean" at first... as it will quickly darken, if it is cleaning the engine internally. Worryingly, if the oil remains translucent forever or for a long time, it indicates that it is NOT cleaning the products of combustion properly. That is why the oil is changed periodically, to remove contaminants) It is always more reasonable to replace the lubricant in term, to postpone the change to "save" ... (I do not know what you can save on that).
This is MY thought on the matter."
@@abdullahipad7664 ¡Gracias por traducir para los demás!
Yo mismo tengo que usar para mí el traductor para leer y comprender, y tengo que hacer el proceso inverso siempre (del Inglés al Castellano/Español (Spanish) 😃
Thank for some great programs. I really enjoyed watching this modern classic being revived. I'm looking forward to see the detailing part.
"it's okay" = "it's not okay", "I don't really like it but I can live with that" 😂