Great DIY, especially at 18:18 lol. These starters are a PITA but not too terrible I guess. Was this the original starter and how many miles on the truck when you did it?
@@GibsonGarage Wow. I'd get another OEM part for that kind of reliability. I learned the hard way with a water pump that lasted 12k miles. The original lasted 160k.
This video really shows how to actually get the starter out and the new one in. A real pain in the butt. I am 70 and was sure wishing I was 60 while doing this job. :D Once I had the manifold off I took some harbor freight moving blankets and laid then on the grill and radiator so I could lay on the engine without the hood latch punching a hole in my stomach. I cleaned the throttle body while I had it off. I used sockets with magnets in them to set the manifold nuts and bolts and didn't drop one.
Dennis, man I hear you, I am 74 and these jobs getting more challenging each time. Dropping nuts and bolts is a major issue too so I will definitely check into magnetic sockets.
@@gsxrsquidYou tell 'em! You got it done and I'm sure you could probably teach a few people about many different things! The first one being respect and humility, which seems to be lacking in a lot of people. I am proud of you and your generation, much respect!
On the First Gen Tundra group on Facebook i see guys adding catch cans ,When you showed the oil coming from the intake i see why. Thanks for making this video man.
I just spent the past 5 hours getting my intake manifold off. Everything went pretty smooth until those nightmare bolts in the hidden area on the backside of the starter. I tried a swivel but didn't have much success. Instead I used socket wrench reducers and coupled them together with a 3/8" socket. Worked wonderfully! Could not have done it as easily as I did without this video. Hats off to you sir!!
I got to do my 2000 Tundra ...drove fine, parked it at home, come out a week later to drive it, turned the key nada...not even a click click click sound. Just one click each time I turned the key...checked all the fuses, battery, a 2 year old alternator, tried to tap on the starter under the intake manifold...nada. I'm really dreading doing this job, I know I can get it broke down, but apprehensive about putting it back together properly. Wish I could afford to have the mechanic shop do the job, but its about $1400 at a mechanics shop!
I just had to replace my buddy's starter on his 2005 Nissan Titan and it was the same exact design. I have a 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 and it has 211,000 miles and I'm sure one day il be doing this to mine. I saved your video to help me when I get to that day thank you sir you did a great job props to you 💪🏼😎
243k on my 04 Sequoia. Original starter so I know it is like ANY DAY. I am going to reference your video when the day comes. Thanks for a solid DIY vid.
Awesome video. I would have tackled this myself because of how good the video is but had limited time to do it myself unfortunately. Looking forward to looking at more of your videos. Thank you
great video, no bs, just getting to work and getting er' done. I have an 03' Tundra that is getting a new starter this week. Thanks to this video, I know I can tackle the job myself. Thanks buddy, great content!
I replaced the timing belt and water pump on mine a couple years ago and was curious about when/if the starter fails. Good idea changing all the gaskets. Good video, thanks...
Really appreciate you doing this video. I had to do my Dads 2002 Toyota Tundra 4.7 and followed. The only issue after together is gas leak at the 22mm connection. Hopefully, Toyota dealer has crushed banjo washers & I guess bolt. Thank you!
I just got me a 2000 Tundra, but yes great video very helpful. I see both knocking sensors and harness are beside and behind the starter. I have to say taking the manifold on this engine is easier than the V6 3.4L engine. Thanks
Thanks for the walk threw mine was a 2000 model lol ..helps a lot...just asking on a different note but would it be difficult to replace lower control arms ....found out it was too he reason my tires bark like puppies on turns ..
Followed your video for my ‘04 Sequoia since I needed to put in new intake manifold gaskets, only struggling with starting up the Toyota, she’s running rich but might be because of my fuel pressure damper! Wish me luck!
Great Video man, I actually watched it for the 2 knock sensors changing. ( you may be able to text edit those in and add to the title, you do show them on the camera) I like that you didn't open up the coolant, other videos show that leaking all over the belly. You mentioned the starter lasting about 20 years, ours is an 01, so maybe ill replace it if it truly looks original.
I think this is what's wrong with my 2002 Tundra I tried to start it but there was nothing no clicking or sound whatsoever I checked battery connection tightening them still nothing then I checked fuse box under hood & seen the starter relay tapped on it with a screwdriver then tried again and it started drove it home shut it off then tried again and it started again, the next day wont start took battery cables off cleaned them up but still nothing wont make a sound bypassed starter relay still nothing! Is this what yours did? Want to make sure this is the problem before I start this project
Morning🤙🏼 If I need to change my fuel injectors on this engine I don’t have to take off the entire intake manifold do I? Or can I get to where you did in the beginning with taking off the air intake and just unbolting and wiggle bracket that holds the injectors out right? Or no
13ftlbs from the manual. I have a 2002 Tundra SR5 with over 340,000 miles and about to change the knock sensors....I'm 60 and paralyzed at T4 for 28 years, gotta do it from a wheelchair, may be stacking pallets arouund or getting a pit dug for the front to be down at my height. I DREAD this but gotta do it.
Is that plastic cap that goes over the starter power wire necessary? Because I just broke mine today trying to get it off, I have an 05 so it’s harder to get off with all the emissions being in the way.
@@GibsonGarage ok sounds good, I ended up folding a piece of rubber in between the wire and the block, hopefully it’ll be alright, just wanted to make sure the wire didn’t arch on the block or something. Thanks!
I was cringing lol,,,, having an electric ratchet helps out a lot. But great video. You can also unclip the wiring harness at the knock sensor will make it a little more easier.
gotta say I love my 06 tundra, but the starter location is an absolute joke. Toyota designers aren't idiots, so you gotta assume they put it there knowing that average people wouldn't be able to perform a commonly simple task such as a starter replacement. not to mention added risks of vacuum leaks when putting it back together. Really drags the rating of not only the vehicle but Toyota as a manufacturer.
It seems like alot of manufacturers are going that direction for exactly that reason...but you gotta realize that the DIY community is still relatively meaningless to the manufacturers bottom line. I would like to think however the big 3 american companys are still thinking of us considering the universatilitly of thier platforms.
It was done because it will last longer not exposed to any elements, fluids, etc. it's really not that big of a deal. I have over 260k on my Land Cruiser and the original starter is still going.
Not directly but it's the same steps to get to the same place. I think it would be obvious to anyone once you're this far you could do either starter or knock sensors. you know criticism should be constructive not just dick headish
@@GibsonGarage Just the same, I would’ve loved seeing the sensors actually pointed out, if not changed. I’m a novice so I have zero clue. Mine were chewed off my ‘02 by mice, so I’d like to see what the connectors should’ve looked like, since I was already at that point. Good video nonetheless!
@@bjtambo2They are the two items with wires/clips towards the front of the truck AFTER ther he removes the manifold...one slightly forward of the other and on opposite sides of each other. Pause the video after he pulls it off after 1o minutes or so. White clip on passenger side, blue clip on driver side, don't mix them up one is bank 1 and other is bank 2. i.ytimg.com/vi/pRn8KFidBqc/maxresdefault.jpg
This is the worst engineering ever, they put the starter bolt in from the back instead of putting the in from the front which makes it ten times harder to get the bolts out of the starter. Besides what genius decided to put the starter under the intake rather that just hanging on the bottom of the motor like normal. Stupid Design
Since people drive it on the dirt road/overland, it is away from water/mud to prevent shorting it? Just guessing. Thank you, very informative video. I am more worried for myself putting every thing back together...
@@tonydrguevara2939 We have driven starters through mud holes, ice, snow, and water for decades and never had a problem with them. So yeah it is a piss poor failure of engineering. Plus it cost four times as much to replace it. Not to mention the heat that the starter has to put up with because of where it is. Then the morons put two sensors under there, so that a part that cost just a few dollars to replace on anything else, now cost a fortune to replace. What a complete and total failure.
On one hand I might agree. Actually if you are in decent shape it isn't that bad. In my 70 years I changed lots of starters form underneath and when you have to support the weight of that heavy starter while trying to line up the holes and get the bolts in, it is no fun either. And with 250 thousand miles I can't complain too much. The worst part of the job is actually getting to the starter bolts. I removed the water bypass and had no problems getting a power ratchet on it.
@@gsxrsquid That was the second time I've had to replace the starter on a Toyota V8 truck with less than 150 thousand miles on it. And not only did the put the starter there but they also put the oil pressure and water temperature relays under there, so what should cost a few bucks to replace now cost, hundreds of dollars to replace.
@@sincerdagain6060 are you using factory starters for replacements? The sequoia was the first Toyota starter I have replaced. My Tundra just turned 300,000 and never had a problem. I have a 2000 Tundra and 2001 sequoia. One good thing is they don't have the smog valves under the manifold like the later models. I think the 2 sensors are actually knock sensors.
These do have a valve that is a power steering assist and if and when it goes bad it will put power steering fluid in your intake and cause a big white cloud when starting up
Great DIY, especially at 18:18 lol. These starters are a PITA but not too terrible I guess. Was this the original starter and how many miles on the truck when you did it?
It WAS original it had over 200k
@@GibsonGarage Wow. I'd get another OEM part for that kind of reliability. I learned the hard way with a water pump that lasted 12k miles. The original lasted 160k.
I just did mine I think it was the original at 655k km... Could've been the second one though either way pretty crazy
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@@elishadapice273 is that an emoji I just see a "Z" :p
This video really shows how to actually get the starter out and the new one in. A real pain in the butt. I am 70 and was sure wishing I was 60 while doing this job. :D Once I had the manifold off I took some harbor freight moving blankets and laid then on the grill and radiator so I could lay on the engine without the hood latch punching a hole in my stomach. I cleaned the throttle body while I had it off. I used sockets with magnets in them to set the manifold nuts and bolts and didn't drop one.
I know the feeling about the hood latch. I laid a 6' 2x8 across the area and had relatively decent success.
Dennis, man I hear you, I am 74 and these jobs getting more challenging each time. Dropping nuts and bolts is a major issue too so I will definitely check into magnetic sockets.
Grandpa you are just too old for this job.
@@um8440 Apparently not, I got it done.
@@gsxrsquidYou tell 'em! You got it done and I'm sure you could probably teach a few people about many different things! The first one being respect and humility, which seems to be lacking in a lot of people. I am proud of you and your generation, much respect!
Thank you for this! I now have over 500K on my 02 Tundra and will eventually need to replace the starter.
On the First Gen Tundra group on Facebook i see guys adding catch cans ,When you showed the oil coming from the intake i see why. Thanks for making this video man.
How can I find that Facebook group? I have a first gen and would like to join. Thx!
I just spent the past 5 hours getting my intake manifold off. Everything went pretty smooth until those nightmare bolts in the hidden area on the backside of the starter. I tried a swivel but didn't have much success. Instead I used socket wrench reducers and coupled them together with a 3/8" socket. Worked wonderfully!
Could not have done it as easily as I did without this video. Hats off to you sir!!
I just did this and also took me 5 hours 😁 This was a great video to follow
I got to do my 2000 Tundra ...drove fine, parked it at home, come out a week later to drive it, turned the key nada...not even a click click click sound. Just one click each time I turned the key...checked all the fuses, battery, a 2 year old alternator, tried to tap on the starter under the intake manifold...nada. I'm really dreading doing this job, I know I can get it broke down, but apprehensive about putting it back together properly. Wish I could afford to have the mechanic shop do the job, but its about $1400 at a mechanics shop!
I just had to replace my buddy's starter on his 2005 Nissan Titan and it was the same exact design. I have a 2003 Toyota Sequoia SR5 and it has 211,000 miles and I'm sure one day il be doing this to mine. I saved your video to help me when I get to that day thank you sir you did a great job props to you 💪🏼😎
243k on my 04 Sequoia. Original starter so I know it is like ANY DAY. I am going to reference your video when the day comes. Thanks for a solid DIY vid.
great video, needed to put my engine back in...6 months later....NOW i know what goes where 8-)
Awesome video. I would have tackled this myself because of how good the video is but had limited time to do it myself unfortunately. Looking forward to looking at more of your videos. Thank you
Bloody knuckles? You, sir, have earned a like!
great video, no bs, just getting to work and getting er' done. I have an 03' Tundra that is getting a new starter this week. Thanks to this video, I know I can tackle the job myself. Thanks buddy, great content!
You're welcome
I replaced the timing belt and water pump on mine a couple years ago and was curious about when/if the starter fails. Good idea changing all the gaskets. Good video, thanks...
You saved my ass today thanks man off to the parts store right now
Thank you for the instructional video. It made the task less hectic and took less time to.complete. Thanks again.
Glad it helped
Thank you for the video. My Tundra 02 starter is dead for a week now. I'll be changing it sometime next week. Great video.
These cars are built like tanks with good quality parts, lasts multiple times beyond other auto makers' products.
Great help. Now I'll try it. Thank you
Great video man!
Really appreciate you doing this video. I had to do my Dads 2002 Toyota Tundra 4.7 and followed. The only issue after together is gas leak at the 22mm connection. Hopefully, Toyota dealer has crushed banjo washers & I guess bolt. Thank you!
Hey bro thanks so much, I just sat through so many guys doing it in other ways, glad to see you went straight for the throttle body! Thanks
I just got me a 2000 Tundra, but yes great video very helpful. I see both knocking sensors and harness are beside and behind the starter. I have to say taking the manifold on this engine is easier than the V6 3.4L engine. Thanks
Excellent video, thank you!!
Outstanding! Thank you.
Nice... Been working on my 03 tundra.... Got some frame repair to do
Dammm great job strait up no bs strait to getting it done ✅ wish u where my mechanic 👨🔧
Thanks for the walk threw mine was a 2000 model lol ..helps a lot...just asking on a different note but would it be difficult to replace lower control arms ....found out it was too he reason my tires bark like puppies on turns ..
Followed your video for my ‘04 Sequoia since I needed to put in new intake manifold gaskets, only struggling with starting up the Toyota, she’s running rich but might be because of my fuel pressure damper! Wish me luck!
Clean your mass airflow censor first and get a new air filter inspect and repair any vacuum lines leaks in the intake manifold don't just happen
@@GibsonGarage will be doing that! Thank you!
Good job my guy 😊
Great work
I like your video,i learn alot things.
Glad to hear that!
Great work!
Thanks!
You seem like a deadly guy to be around man! Great vid nicely done
Great Video man, I actually watched it for the 2 knock sensors changing. ( you may be able to text edit those in and add to the title, you do show them on the camera) I like that you didn't open up the coolant, other videos show that leaking all over the belly. You mentioned the starter lasting about 20 years, ours is an 01, so maybe ill replace it if it truly looks original.
Thanks man good idea
Good Job
Looks like I get to do one in an 04 4runner , it has nearly 500k on the original starter.
Really liked your video.Not too much chatter and, best of all, no intrusive music.
I think this is what's wrong with my 2002 Tundra I tried to start it but there was nothing no clicking or sound whatsoever I checked battery connection tightening them still nothing then I checked fuse box under hood & seen the starter relay tapped on it with a screwdriver then tried again and it started drove it home shut it off then tried again and it started again, the next day wont start took battery cables off cleaned them up but still nothing wont make a sound bypassed starter relay still nothing! Is this what yours did? Want to make sure this is the problem before I start this project
Buen trabajo amigo eres Bueno
Good shit.
The video for me is very profesional my friend
Congrat! have a problems , sensor speed where is it? thanks from mexico!
nice job.
Thanks!
That’s a great place for it. Under the intake. Yeah that’s it, let’s do that. Said no one..
Said one person ever 🙄🤣
Morning🤙🏼 If I need to change my fuel injectors on this engine I don’t have to take off the entire intake manifold do I? Or can I get to where you did in the beginning with taking off the air intake and just unbolting and wiggle bracket that holds the injectors out right? Or no
You can take off just the fuel rails without removing the intake you still have to remove that big 22 mm connection on the driver side
did i miss something or didi you not replace the knock sensor ? other wise great video
Great video....we have one to do. This was a great idea by Toyota.....
Great video, do you know how much torque need the knock sensors???
13ftlbs from the manual. I have a 2002 Tundra SR5 with over 340,000 miles and about to change the knock sensors....I'm 60 and paralyzed at T4 for 28 years, gotta do it from a wheelchair, may be stacking pallets arouund or getting a pit dug for the front to be down at my height. I DREAD this but gotta do it.
Being 5’5” i can’t reach back there like you do. Changed it once and it wasn’t too bad. Did again 9 years later and I kinda forgot how🤦♂️
Is that plastic cap that goes over the starter power wire necessary? Because I just broke mine today trying to get it off, I have an 05 so it’s harder to get off with all the emissions being in the way.
That starter terminal will be exposed but as long as nothing touches it you should be fine hopefully
@@GibsonGarage ok sounds good, I ended up folding a piece of rubber in between the wire and the block, hopefully it’ll be alright, just wanted to make sure the wire didn’t arch on the block or something. Thanks!
How long did this take you? You sure make it look easy! Sure are casual! I ‘think’ I plugged ever back in! Now it sounds like it needs work!
Half a day because of filming
Approximately how long did it take you to do this job?
about 3 hours
I'm about to do this job
Good luck
Video says replacing knock sensor. Did I miss it? Trying to locate it on my 04 Sequoia
I don't actually replace them. I just point them out. They are under the starter so it's basically the same job
Does anyone know what size wrench he used to take off the wire harness bolt?
10mm
@@RedneckPunk this reply is 6 months to late. But, thank you lol
Great job, thanks
I was cringing lol,,,, having an electric ratchet helps out a lot. But great video. You can also unclip the wiring harness at the knock sensor will make it a little more easier.
why take that fuel piece off just undo the hose
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The timing belt is OOODLES more fun,,,LOL.
I'm doing this job and watching your video to see what I'm up against....lol
I didn't see how you disconnected the fuel injector wires from the fuel rail..
sorry don't know how I missed that
squeeze the clip on the bottom and pull the connector off. Be careful because older models get brittle and the little latch can break off.
What happened to the sensor
Which sensor are you referring to
There are two bango bolt washers
banjo?
DOES ANY ONE KNOW THAT THIS STARTER IS CONNECTED TO? THE TWO PLUGS IN THE MIDDLE. JUST IN FRONT OF THE STARTER HIMSELF.
It's connected to wires you'll have to disconnect those
gotta say I love my 06 tundra, but the starter location is an absolute joke. Toyota designers aren't idiots, so you gotta assume they put it there knowing that average people wouldn't be able to perform a commonly simple task such as a starter replacement. not to mention added risks of vacuum leaks when putting it back together. Really drags the rating of not only the vehicle but Toyota as a manufacturer.
It seems like alot of manufacturers are going that direction for exactly that reason...but you gotta realize that the DIY community is still relatively meaningless to the manufacturers bottom line. I would like to think however the big 3 american companys are still thinking of us considering the universatilitly of thier platforms.
Why would they design it this way??? What a pain to replace.🙄
It was done because it will last longer not exposed to any elements, fluids, etc. it's really not that big of a deal. I have over 260k on my Land Cruiser and the original starter is still going.
Lol. Is that to short lol lol.
WARNING! This vid has nothing to do with KNOCK SENSOR replacement.
Not directly but it's the same steps to get to the same place. I think it would be obvious to anyone once you're this far you could do either starter or knock sensors. you know criticism should be constructive not just dick headish
@@GibsonGarage Just the same, I would’ve loved seeing the sensors actually pointed out, if not changed. I’m a novice so I have zero clue. Mine were chewed off my ‘02 by mice, so I’d like to see what the connectors should’ve looked like, since I was already at that point. Good video nonetheless!
@@bjtambo2They are the two items with wires/clips towards the front of the truck AFTER ther he removes the manifold...one slightly forward of the other and on opposite sides of each other. Pause the video after he pulls it off after 1o minutes or so. White clip on passenger side, blue clip on driver side, don't mix them up one is bank 1 and other is bank 2. i.ytimg.com/vi/pRn8KFidBqc/maxresdefault.jpg
This is the worst engineering ever, they put the starter bolt in from the back instead of putting the in from the front which makes it ten times harder to get the bolts out of the starter.
Besides what genius decided to put the starter under the intake rather that just hanging on the bottom of the motor like normal.
Stupid Design
Since people drive it on the dirt road/overland, it is away from water/mud to prevent shorting it? Just guessing. Thank you, very informative video. I am more worried for myself putting every thing back together...
@@tonydrguevara2939 We have driven starters through mud holes, ice, snow, and water for decades and never had a problem with them.
So yeah it is a piss poor failure of engineering.
Plus it cost four times as much to replace it. Not to mention the heat that the starter has to put up with because of where it is. Then the morons put two sensors under there, so that a part that cost just a few dollars to replace on anything else, now cost a fortune to replace.
What a complete and total failure.
On one hand I might agree. Actually if you are in decent shape it isn't that bad. In my 70 years I changed lots of starters form underneath and when you have to support the weight of that heavy starter while trying to line up the holes and get the bolts in, it is no fun either. And with 250 thousand miles I can't complain too much. The worst part of the job is actually getting to the starter bolts. I removed the water bypass and had no problems getting a power ratchet on it.
@@gsxrsquid That was the second time I've had to replace the starter on a Toyota V8 truck with less than 150 thousand miles on it. And not only did the put the starter there but they also put the oil pressure and water temperature relays under there, so what should cost a few bucks to replace now cost, hundreds of dollars to replace.
@@sincerdagain6060 are you using factory starters for replacements? The sequoia was the first Toyota starter I have replaced. My Tundra just turned 300,000 and never had a problem. I have a 2000 Tundra and 2001 sequoia. One good thing is they don't have the smog valves under the manifold like the later models. I think the 2 sensors are actually knock sensors.
These do have a valve that is a power steering assist and if and when it goes bad it will put power steering fluid in your intake and cause a big white cloud when starting up
The size #40 torx head bolts on mine are also 12mm heads as well, like the others. I wonder why that is so..
Please make sure you only use Toyota OEM starter!
pERFECT TIME TO PUT IN NEW INJECTORS AND REPLACE THE BLOWER MOTOR TOO.