When I used to work for Toyota I did alot of their engine rebuilds. No matter how many I did it was always nerve wracking turning the key for the first time.
I'm about to tackle the same job on my 2005 Tacoma. I read the Pro-Demand information where it mentions removing the engine. I couldn't imagine why the job would require this until you mentioned the oil pan. I appreciate the time you spent recording and uploading this video. Nicely done. I am a Master ASE certified automotive instructor, so I can appreciate your effort. Thanks so much for sharing.
Really impressive! I did a similar job on a much simpler engine (GM Marine 4.3 V6), it had blown the HGs and the cyl heads had cracks due to an overheat. Since it is an OHV engine did not have to deal with the timing chain etc, took much less time. Replaced heads with re-man marine heads and Fel/Pro marine gaskets. What took the longest was cleaning up the block deck surfaces and making sure the cyl head bolt holes were nice and clean.
Yes I thank you very much sir! I have a 2004 4Runner and so saying I think I’m going to have to this . I have had a small miss when cold but warm it’s ok . I recently did away with the clutch fan to two ten inch electrical in front blowing through . I also added accell coil packs an new denso tt plugs . I’ve got new water pump, thermostat, radiator (with aluminum end caps),and stainless steel headers and hardware . I kinda figured I would be doing this because it falls in to the bad years for head gaskets . It has 231,000 miles my dad bought it used around 3-4 years ago and past away 1year 3 months ago. He taught me how to work on automobiles. He said this was the first Toyota he had owened we are chevy people growing up I seen them get cheap the last 30-35 years and he as well we switched to Toyota the last 10-15 . We knew what we were up against with the year he had got but it was on the lines of let’s see what it’s made like . That being said he had saved and so had I to rear in to it seeing how it worked and what mods if any we could achieve along the way to get more power. So sadly enough I began this about six months after he was gone it’s been up hill both ways . I knew it would but that’s life and I given up with out a fight . I have had all the interior out accept the head liner all has been sound deadened shampooed seat covers off the the seats new padding new carpet 30% better than factory. All stereo in doors and dash up dated and rust on seats was removed and epoxied . Along with the frame inside and out . 4.5 inches of lift front 3 inches in the rear with black ring wheels and milestar Patagonia 33x12.50-17 inch tires . Chrome nerf bars buy buy running boards that did not have a lot of tread exposed for any use to much tucked under the rocker . Then 4 wheel brakes drilled and slotted with ceramic pads new bottom a arms, cv joints, bearings, and inner and outer tie rods! Also custom built skid pans I’m a welder so all that’s my deal, but we know what I’m doing next thanks for the video I took notice of the reverse un torquing of the heads so I learn from what I seen the rest us just time and lots of parts to clean and polish to make look good . Lots of keeping everything organized and installed in the right places correctly! Also thanks for the tip on the oil and filter I’ll just have to funnel mine in no big deal . To bad they don’t make some hi po cams it would be nice to hear a little loping going at the tail pipe that now has a tubo muffler in it . But hay I’ve put a lot of power adders on already they say there’s 10.4 to one compression ratio in there . So the lope I’ll just not have it would be nice but we can’t win them all ! I’d say he would be proud already it’s just that extra mile now I didn’t think I would have to do . I was just waiting and checking all along hoping some one has done it. Unfortunately not so thanks for your video once more lots of help from watching ! Stay safe and blessing to you and your family !
11:46 At first I was " Why not just pull off the exhaust manifolds?" Then I saw the rust!! lol Thanks for the tip on the front cover. I have a 4x4 tacoma with the heads off now that I didnt pull the oil pan due to this vid. Cheers.
No better feeling then to turn thee key and it starts and sounds great. Until your boss screams, move it out, let get going slacker. And you come back to your senses :)
Great job,can you make a detailed video for the Timing for this Engine ,and what is the torque you used for tightening the head gaskets ,Part numbers for the consumables (head gasket polts etc) , a list of the keys and wenches you used, this could help a lot of ppl who have the this engine specially the FJ enthusiasts much obliged.
Once you have stripped it down, that is about a third of the way through, getting things apart is easy, cleaning up, checking and measuring before reassembly is where the extra third lies.
Great video. Is it possible to replace knock sensor without removing everything. The large cooling pipe is in the way. How do you get it lose in the back
Question. Replacing my timing chain I'm now cranking the engine so I can see my chain go around and double check the function of everything. Once in a while when my chain goes around it gets slightly loose and some points then tightens up again. Is this normal?
Awesome job! I'm doing one now as we speak! None of the glorified lube techs wanted it, I'm like 23hrs? Yes please! 2hrs in, heads are out. Anticipate total 6hrs and I'm done!
even though I am not a fan of heavy metal this music is so cool :) I am preparing myself mentaly to do same job on my 3rd gen 4runner in my garage and its shared garage in comunity building so that may be fun ;)
I thought Toyota didnt "pre-pressurize" the fuel system until the CAS detects a full cycle for a safety mechanism to stop the fuel pump in the event of a crash. There are diag tools that will bypass the C/OPN relay which is supposed to control this to test and pressurize the pump. Did you have a list of things that were replaced in the process? Nice work and video btw. Would it be more sane to swap the motor out? I'm sure there are a lot of crossover years the same block can be used.
What kind of technical manuals are needed for this job? Would a Haynes/chilton repair manual suffice, or do I need to throw down $500 for a factory service manual?
I have the same issue on my 06 Tacoma. Cylinder 4 misfire. Changed all spark plugs, ignition coil twice, “check engine” light keeps coming on. I’m guessing this is the issue. Damn.
What do you think about Knock Sensor replacement. I have not done a job like this but one is bad. I have the tools and do brakes , starter etc. Can I do a job like this??? Also dealer parts are nuts are after market good to???? Please help. Thank You
Thnkyou for showing me how to do it. It didnt look too hard after all, i will be doing mine next Spring cause i see white sludges in the oil cap. I will either save at least 1500 or destroy it completely. Well it has already heading to distruction anyways!
The sludge doesn't mean your headgasket is for sure leaking. Some gunk is normal its just some moisture and oil mixed and evaporated to the highest point in your engine. You dont want to do this job unless you know for sure that its a blown headgasket.
@@ryansmith7974 sure my engine is running fine i notice that my wifes 2011 highlander has the same sludge so i am convince that the thing is built that way and is normal. I think it may have something to do with timing chain or something i will look further for this milky sludge issue. My dads 2007 gen 1 highlander has no signs of headgasket failure and no milky sludge on cap hes got 230k on the engine and runs fine i do maintainence on his car also.
Dame good job I ant tor a Toyota dowen yet ... I was wondering if it was going to be an interference engine..or not ... Keep the vids up .and keep it out of the cabege ...lol
So, if it took you 20 hours it will take me 200 hours. Looking to buy a 2002 4runner with headgasket problem but afraid that the engine might have overheated before and damaged the pistons. The car drives fine right now only with misfiring issue and coolant topoff every other month. What do you think?
Not that there's a reply but my engine is cooling fine. But the coolant that goes to the overflow doesn't return to the radiator.if I leave it to completely cool the radiator still has pressure. I did a gasket test where the fluid changes color 3 x and nothing happened. I changed the thermostat, no change. Have run it without the thermostat no change. When I run it with a funnel filler on the radiator fluid goes into the funnel and returns as engine cools. when raving more fluid goes into the funnel. I'm assuming the water pump is working since the level of fluid rises when I hit the gas . I don't have a leak on the water pump. Could this be some sort of air pocket in the cooling causing this? Or a blown head gasket that I am not getting a positive on the test?
Super Vid, Superb Skill. ButTis why I spent last 25yrs of 45 yr career on Kwik Service jobs.[ex 2.5hrs on 3.7hr pay] instead of 20hrs on 23hr pay hi risk motor fixes.
May I ask what you quoted him. I started my own mobile mechanic business and I'm still learning how to quote people properly on these larger jobs. Thanks
I just got something similar on a 2010 Toyota venza v6 with 95k, coolant leaking from the head gasket and running down the block, dealer wants 4400$ to fix, they say they do 2-3 head gasket jobs a year on cars with the same v6 🤔
I didn’t realize that the 4.0 V6s have head gasket issues. I thought that head gasket problems with Toyota trucks was mainly an issue with the old 3.0 V6.
It ended up costing me $2700 and I still have a check engine light on! I took it back under warranty for an oil leak which they fixed but the engine code is a misfire! I told the mechanic that and well you know how it goes! I need to take it back, no loaner, and the time off to get it it done just adds up. 🤷🏽 it runs with the light. As soon as I get a chance I will look back into it! I have no advice on this one 😳
Haha. I though Toyota never had problems?? I like Toyota’s but I am not a fan boy of any vehicle. They are all good and bad. If this were a domestic brand all the Toyota guys would be bashing this like crazy..
Mechanics typically know which bolt went where depending on its threads, size, bolt lengths etc. If you are new put the bolts in a zip lock bag and write the part those bolts came off with. I first started doing big jobs I took alot of pictures after every part of the process. After a part was removed I take a picture. Now I developed a general reference in my head for the bolts and where they go. Cheers
Thank you so much for doing this video. I thought "hey, I'm a handy guy, maybe I could do it?" NO WAY! Any advice on a stop leak till I save up the cash to pay someone to do it?
It's nice to know that professional techs get nervous turning the key after a big jobs. Makes me feel better about working on my own stuff.
When I used to work for Toyota I did alot of their engine rebuilds. No matter how many I did it was always nerve wracking turning the key for the first time.
Always man..
Its always scary when you turn the key
Aún que uno como mecánico sabe que está haciendo todo al pie de la letra, siempre da un poquito de a angustia 😅 😂
I'm about to tackle the same job on my 2005 Tacoma. I read the Pro-Demand information where it mentions removing the engine. I couldn't imagine why the job would require this until you mentioned the oil pan. I appreciate the time you spent recording and uploading this video. Nicely done. I am a Master ASE certified automotive instructor, so I can appreciate your effort. Thanks so much for sharing.
my back got sore just from watchin,
Mustie1 i know right! my knees stiffen up before my back on this over engine work
Awesome video! I am preparing to do this myself. Thanks again for taking the time to show your work!
Really impressive! I did a similar job on a much simpler engine (GM Marine 4.3 V6), it had blown the HGs and the cyl heads had cracks due to an overheat. Since it is an OHV engine did not have to deal with the timing chain etc, took much less time. Replaced heads with re-man marine heads and Fel/Pro marine gaskets. What took the longest was cleaning up the block deck surfaces and making sure the cyl head bolt holes were nice and clean.
G'day, Amesie! Bravo!! What a tremendous job on replacing leaking head gaskets for a Toyota 4.0 V6. Well done!! Cheers! :-) 🚙😊❤️
Yes I thank you very much sir! I have a 2004 4Runner and so saying I think I’m going to have to this . I have had a small miss when cold but warm it’s ok . I recently did away with the clutch fan to two ten inch electrical in front blowing through . I also added accell coil packs an new denso tt plugs . I’ve got new water pump, thermostat, radiator (with aluminum end caps),and stainless steel headers and hardware . I kinda figured I would be doing this because it falls in to the bad years for head gaskets . It has 231,000 miles my dad bought it used around 3-4 years ago and past away 1year 3 months ago. He taught me how to work on automobiles. He said this was the first Toyota he had owened we are chevy people growing up I seen them get cheap the last 30-35 years and he as well we switched to Toyota the last 10-15 . We knew what we were up against with the year he had got but it was on the lines of let’s see what it’s made like . That being said he had saved and so had I to rear in to it seeing how it worked and what mods if any we could achieve along the way to get more power. So sadly enough I began this about six months after he was gone it’s been up hill both ways . I knew it would but that’s life and I given up with out a fight . I have had all the interior out accept the head liner all has been sound deadened shampooed seat covers off the the seats new padding new carpet 30% better than factory. All stereo in doors and dash up dated and rust on seats was removed and epoxied . Along with the frame inside and out . 4.5 inches of lift front 3 inches in the rear with black ring wheels and milestar Patagonia 33x12.50-17 inch tires . Chrome nerf bars buy buy running boards that did not have a lot of tread exposed for any use to much tucked under the rocker . Then 4 wheel brakes drilled and slotted with ceramic pads new bottom a arms, cv joints, bearings, and inner and outer tie rods! Also custom built skid pans I’m a welder so all that’s my deal, but we know what I’m doing next thanks for the video I took notice of the reverse un torquing of the heads so I learn from what I seen the rest us just time and lots of parts to clean and polish to make look good . Lots of keeping everything organized and installed in the right places correctly! Also thanks for the tip on the oil and filter I’ll just have to funnel mine in no big deal . To bad they don’t make some hi po cams it would be nice to hear a little loping going at the tail pipe that now has a tubo muffler in it . But hay I’ve put a lot of power adders on already they say there’s 10.4 to one compression ratio in there . So the lope I’ll just not have it would be nice but we can’t win them all ! I’d say he would be proud already it’s just that extra mile now I didn’t think I would have to do . I was just waiting and checking all along hoping some one has done it. Unfortunately not so thanks for your video once more lots of help from watching ! Stay safe and blessing to you and your family !
Great job, impressed you guys recommend doing the other
Bank and new water pump and belt.
You sure know your stuff amsie, great video.
Nice one Amesie, job well done!!
Looked like you were wrestling a big old Grizzly . Lol.
Cheers man.
Wow that was a perfect start. When I did my V8 2UZFE secondary air intact fan it started rough for about 30 seconds.
Dude, awesome job! I need this done, and 19 hrs ain’t cheap.
Nice job Amesie! Compared to that Toyota, my '58 Edsel was a breeze to work on! LOL
11:46
At first I was " Why not just pull off the exhaust manifolds?"
Then I saw the rust!! lol
Thanks for the tip on the front cover. I have a 4x4 tacoma with the heads off now that I didnt pull the oil pan due to this vid. Cheers.
Good to see you posting again.
The owner probably drives like a maniac. It's good it was caught in time before worse things happened.
Eduardo León Morales - Driving hard creates more heat. Some cars go 20 years on a gasket, some doesn't last 3 years, regardless of the make or model.
Greatjob, BTW the SOB that designed that never had to wrench on it
Another job well done as always
Good job. Looked very complicated, but the owners of that vehicle are in good hands.
Thank you! About to tackle a 2007 FJ head gasket...
Awesome video, awesome music!
No better feeling then to turn thee key and it starts and sounds great.
Until your boss screams, move it out, let get going slacker. And you come back to your senses :)
I'm having to do same thing. Cylinder 4 full of water 👎. Thanks for the vid life saver ✌️
Have one of these in the shop right now. Not going to try the shortcut of not removing the oil pan. First 4.0 Toyota I have done.
Your videos are awesome! Make more...
Great job,can you make a detailed video for the Timing for this Engine ,and what is the torque you used for tightening the head gaskets ,Part numbers for the consumables (head gasket polts etc) , a list of the keys and wenches you used, this could help a lot of ppl who have the this engine specially the FJ enthusiasts
much obliged.
Awesome video dude...
awesome work.
Once you have stripped it down, that is about a third of the way through, getting things apart is easy, cleaning up, checking and measuring before reassembly is where the extra third lies.
Great video. Is it possible to replace knock sensor without removing everything. The large cooling pipe is in the way. How do you get it lose in the back
Great job!
Excelente trabajo colega, tengo 12 años como mecánico y trabajos de esa magnitud hay que celebrarlos🎉🎉🎉🎉
thats awesome Love watching this Video
good video congratulations Ask why you removed the relay and then installed it already on the engine
all right now that good ya go for it y, thank you for that.
Man you are gifted 🇮🇪🙏💚
Question.
Replacing my timing chain
I'm now cranking the engine so I can see my chain go around and double check the function of everything.
Once in a while when my chain goes around it gets slightly loose and some points then tightens up again. Is this normal?
Awesome job! I'm doing one now as we speak! None of the glorified lube techs wanted it, I'm like 23hrs? Yes please! 2hrs in, heads are out. Anticipate total 6hrs and I'm done!
even though I am not a fan of heavy metal this music is so cool :) I am preparing myself mentaly to do same job on my 3rd gen 4runner in my garage and its shared garage in comunity building so that may be fun ;)
Much respect!
I thought Toyota didnt "pre-pressurize" the fuel system until the CAS detects a full cycle for a safety mechanism to stop the fuel pump in the event of a crash. There are diag tools that will bypass the C/OPN relay which is supposed to control this to test and pressurize the pump. Did you have a list of things that were replaced in the process? Nice work and video btw. Would it be more sane to swap the motor out? I'm sure there are a lot of crossover years the same block can be used.
That's impressive!
very impressive!
Job well done! You da man!
Good job and nice work, what is typical mileage for these 4.0l head gasket jobs ??
Хорошая работа!👍👍👍
What kind of technical manuals are needed for this job? Would a Haynes/chilton repair manual suffice, or do I need to throw down $500 for a factory service manual?
How did you take the bottom large crank pulley off with the belt off? Is it reverse threads?
I have the same issue on my 06 Tacoma. Cylinder 4 misfire. Changed all spark plugs, ignition coil twice, “check engine” light keeps coming on. I’m guessing this is the issue. Damn.
Hey man, having problems getting the coolant crossover and bypass pipe off, they're really stuck, as it is an engine with 200k+ miles. Any tips?
What do you think about Knock Sensor replacement. I have not done a job like this but one is bad. I have the tools and do brakes , starter etc. Can I do a job like this??? Also dealer parts are nuts are after market good to????
Please help.
Thank You
You are a pro amesie. Wow
Hoping if I watch this enough times my car will fix itself
Buen día que tipo dado usas para sacar la tapa de compresión de esa toyota runner
Thnkyou for showing me how to do it. It didnt look too hard after all, i will be doing mine next Spring cause i see white sludges in the oil cap. I will either save at least 1500 or destroy it completely. Well it has already heading to distruction anyways!
The sludge doesn't mean your headgasket is for sure leaking. Some gunk is normal its just some moisture and oil mixed and evaporated to the highest point in your engine. You dont want to do this job unless you know for sure that its a blown headgasket.
@@ryansmith7974 sure my engine is running fine i notice that my wifes 2011 highlander has the same sludge so i am convince that the thing is built that way and is normal. I think it may have something to do with timing chain or something i will look further for this milky sludge issue. My dads 2007 gen 1 highlander has no signs of headgasket failure and no milky sludge on cap hes got 230k on the engine and runs fine i do maintainence on his car also.
How did you get the head bolts out without stripping the bolt.
Dame good job I ant tor a Toyota dowen yet ... I was wondering if it was going to be an interference engine..or not ... Keep the vids up .and keep it out of the cabege ...lol
what are the steps to give torque to the cylinder head?
nice job
Need this done on my 4.0 4Runner. How much did you charge for this job? Definitely can’t do this job myself. Great video.
awesome job amesie ad always :) which was easier this or that Cadillac engine swap you did?
It was easier. The caddy was a lot more physical.
Oh what a feeling indeed as you watch 3k go down the drain. I miss working on cars at a shop, never thought i would but i do.
Where are you located I need the same exact thing to be done in mine
Great 👍🏻 job nice and
Neat
So, if it took you 20 hours it will take me 200 hours. Looking to buy a 2002 4runner with headgasket problem but afraid that the engine might have overheated before and damaged the pistons. The car drives fine right now only with misfiring issue and coolant topoff every other month. What do you think?
How many bearing camshaft have the block?
Plate with your name on it is a cool idea.
How much miles on that engine...also what causes headgaskets to blow
how much you charge to do a job loke that my Toyota is haveing the same problem
Is this the same process for the 1MZ-FE V6 engine?
I can't believe the heads were not resurfaced at a machine shop. It's funny to me shops will skip this step but use new head bolts.
Not that there's a reply but my engine is cooling fine. But the coolant that goes to the overflow doesn't return to the radiator.if I leave it to completely cool the radiator still has pressure. I did a gasket test where the fluid changes color 3 x and nothing happened. I changed the thermostat, no change. Have run it without the thermostat no change. When I run it with a funnel filler on the radiator fluid goes into the funnel and returns as engine cools. when raving more fluid goes into the funnel. I'm assuming the water pump is working since the level of fluid rises when I hit the gas . I don't have a leak on the water pump. Could this be some sort of air pocket in the cooling causing this? Or a blown head gasket that I am not getting a positive on the test?
Did you ever find the cause? Mine is doing the same thing sadly and I haven’t been able to find anything online. I’m really hoping you reply
... i am now convinced that it's time to buy a new car..... there's no way I can do this....
Super Vid, Superb Skill. ButTis why I spent last 25yrs of 45 yr career on Kwik Service jobs.[ex 2.5hrs on 3.7hr pay] instead of 20hrs on 23hr pay hi risk motor fixes.
I'm salary, I get paid the same for every job.
Great Job, but a little intimidating for all the work and precision. Could you share the long video, please?
Don't have your second bench anymore?
whats the orange stuff youre pouring there?
Would it be easier just to put in a used motor?
Oustanding video
Como montar la estopera trasera del 4.0 tacoma motor 1gR
Want to do mine next? Not over heated. Found combustion residue in coolant reservoir.
Where are you located?
How much did you charge for this? Just curious..
May I ask what you quoted him. I started my own mobile mechanic business and I'm still learning how to quote people properly on these larger jobs. Thanks
I have no idea what the shop charges for any given job. Use your service information's estimator feature.
For all ppl asking about price my local mechanic just quoted me $4000 give or take. Will post ending price when completed
How much did you charge for that whole job?
Wow. True pro.
What's the price range for a job like this?
I just got something similar on a 2010 Toyota venza v6 with 95k, coolant leaking from the head gasket and running down the block, dealer wants 4400$ to fix, they say they do 2-3 head gasket jobs a year on cars with the same v6 🤔
rogert151 not the same V6 as this one . . .
I didn’t realize that the 4.0 V6s have head gasket issues. I thought that head gasket problems with Toyota trucks was mainly an issue with the old 3.0 V6.
i got a 3.4 v6 on my tundra, i have never heard of 3.0
How much would you charge for a job like this ?
How much did you end up having to charge? I’m about to have to shell out $2,500 for the same job! 💰💰💰
Awesome sound track btw
How did your project end up? Any additional advise?
It ended up costing me $2700 and I still have a check engine light on! I took it back under warranty for an oil leak which they fixed but the engine code is a misfire! I told the mechanic that and well you know how it goes! I need to take it back, no loaner, and the time off to get it it done just adds up. 🤷🏽 it runs with the light. As soon as I get a chance I will look back into it!
I have no advice on this one 😳
@@jacelandadventures1523 shame some shops can and do that sorry to hear.
Whats the song that starts at 7:45 and ends at 9:20 ?
What is your estimate on total cost ?
Oh no a broken Toyota! Someone tell Scotty Kilmer....
ouimetnick - He will be very mad 😠,,,, 😂
Haha. I though Toyota never had problems?? I like Toyota’s but I am not a fan boy of any vehicle. They are all good and bad. If this were a domestic brand all the Toyota guys would be bashing this like crazy..
I got 95 Forunner v6 engine locked up....Need Mechanics
What is your technique for organization of bolts and washers as you go?
Mechanics typically know which bolt went where depending on its threads, size, bolt lengths etc. If you are new put the bolts in a zip lock bag and write the part those bolts came off with. I first started doing big jobs I took alot of pictures after every part of the process. After a part was removed I take a picture. Now I developed a general reference in my head for the bolts and where they go. Cheers
how many miles on it?
Where are you guys located? I’m a 4th Gen owner who looking for a good mechanic.
How much does this cost? I need this on my Toyota 4Runner
Thank you so much for doing this video. I thought "hey, I'm a handy guy, maybe I could do it?" NO WAY! Any advice on a stop leak till I save up the cash to pay someone to do it?
Cuando hay fuga hay fuga hermanó. La solución es no seguir usando porque ocasiona mas dañó. Saludos