Picked up 3 months ago, a 2003 Taco with the 2.4 L 5 speed manual. Only 86,000 miles ! Super reliable so far. Love this channel. Thanks for all the Taco tips!
I have an 02 five lug taco with the 2RZFE and 5spd. Same color as in this video but ext. cab. I bought it brand new 19 years ago. Getting close to 200K miles on the odo and still runs great. Its still my daily commuter to work.
You really cant beat that. You should have that truck for many years to come. Especially if you took advantage of the frame warranty and had your frame replaced.
@@copyman3425 more often is Toyota dealers took advantage of the east cost Tacoma owners and didn’t replace their partly rusty frame. And now being too late for the recall we are left with a frame full of rust holes and Toyota’s executives laughing their asses off.
I have a 98 2rzfe Tacoma, 5 speed single cab. Pushing 227kmi, bought it with 63k. I've been adding parts from LC engineering to spice it up. The short shift kit feels nice. The header added some power especially when combined with an intake and high flow cat. Next is the LC engineering cams and valve springs. Engine does not burn any oil over 4k miles. Engine head has 65kmi.
Just inherited my Dad’s 2002 Taco same color same engine 125,600 miles. Plugs, new Throttle sensor, new PCV (never changed) Runs great. Hope to Work on it with my 14 year old so it can be his first vehicle.
I daily drive a 1996 5spd Rwd Tacoma. The 2rzfe is the most reliable engine I've ever encountered. I've worked as a mechanic on the side for most of my life, and I drive my truck like my clients drive their cars. Where their car needs a new head gasket mine just needs an oil change. I delivered pizza with it for two years, I drove Uber with it for another year, I've driven it 1000 miles across the country and back twice, and I give it the BEANS on national forest and dirt roads. It's eaten nothing short of abuse for breakfast lunch and dinner for 80,000 miles of ownership and it has never once left me stranded or refused to start. Even after sitting for 10 years in the previous owners driveway she was willing to start. Even after rebuilding the front end from a front end collision she fired right up in a split second. I trust this truck and it's engine with my life, 150%. It's a fantastic engine, and a fantastic truck. Old school 4runners and Tacomas are very very very simple machines. They're zippy, replace them factory shocks and they handle very well. They're straightforward to work on, and they'll go anywhere and everywhere you direct them to. If you're looking at a vehicle with a 2rz under 200,000 miles, even the ones that sound like a diesel at idle, pull the trigger and fix er up. It's a wonderful torquey little engine that's got your back on every mile through hard times and good times.
3RZ-FE here in my 04 taco 350k miles. Great, reliable engine. I had my frame replaced in 2019 under warranty(free).My issues are the placements of the oil and fuel filters, and the sticking throttle body valve about every 50k
315k on mine. I also clean the throttle body butterfly about once a year when it starts feeling sticky. Takes about 10 minutes. The oil filter is definitely the most challenging I've had to reach.
@@EulogizingSleep The big issue with the 2.7 is that it’s a highly overworked engine. And it was simply not up to the job. The reason why the 2.4 is more reliable is that it was used in lightweight 2wd Tacomas. These trucks may have been used from time to time for hauling a washer and dryer. But by and large, they were used as commuter cars. 2.7 liter engines were never used in 2wd Tacomas. They were only used in 4wd Tacomas, 4Runners, and T100’s. All these vehicles are FAR too big and heavy for a four cylinder engine to be a good idea. Consequently, they were beat to a pulp. In particular, they suffered from the effects of running hot. Not overheating, but locally high temperatures in many places throughout the head. Valve seat recession is a common problem. If valve adjustment is not kept up on, they WILL burn exhaust valves. But even if it is, you will eventually run out of shims to use. Also, cracked heads are common with these motors, which is also a heat related issue. Remember that the 2.7 uses the EXACT SAME HEAD as the 2.4. But the 2.4 doesn’t have these problems. The reason is that the 2.4 lives an easier life. Of course, balancer shaft bearing failure is another issue you have in the 2.7 but not the 2.4 (since it has none). This is related more to negligence when it comes to oil changes than anything else. But even here, the problem may be related to the hard life of a 3RZ since this engine is probably more likely to cook oil.
Thank you for the nice review. I recently learned about an anti-rodent tip. Apparently they HATE peppermint, so 1 drop of peppermint per ounce of water sprayed around those plastic areas might help keep those nasty buggers away!
I bought a 1997 Tacoma with just 7,000 miles on it, when it was unfortunately lost due to an incompetent driver, (not me), it then had over 400,000 miles on it. I miss that truck. Now I'm driving a 2021 Tundra, so I don't miss the Taco nearly as much as I used to
In my 97, the head gasket when at 116,000 and bend #2 rod,I did all the work myself for about $300.00 had the head shave new head bolts it took me 30 hours to do truck now has 135.000 and runs great thanks
My father had a 1981 toyota truck with 1/2 million miles & gave it to my uncle running . we own a 2.4 Tacoma since 1996 n still original motor at 1-million miles . my 08 2.4 xB has 300k miles original engine, all never been opened
@Toyota Maintenance. Thank you Professor Peter for showing us that Tacoma. Looks very good for its age. For a minute, I thought that noise was all those customers wanting to have you work on their Toyotas. Lots of people asking where your shop is in the comments. Hope you and your family stay safe and well.
My experience is that you can't go wrong with those little trucks. I had owned three of them 1996, a 2000 now I'm driving 1999 the five speed . All for work. They all were winners in my book my 1996 it had 500,000 still running 99's 405,000 still running now looking for my next 90 series Tacoma with low mileage to retire with! I do Enjoy your videos sir. thank you!😂
Got my light-blue '96 std-cab 2.4 several years ago for only $400, because the 5-speed shifter wouldn't go in first or third gear. The PO didn't drive it much, so (amazing) it only had 73,000 miles. The shifter turned out to be an easy fix, but the PO starting out in second gear was hard on the clutch and it eventually started slipping. Parts were not expensive but it was the most difficult clutch I ever replaced - taking several days working in my driveway! Of course I had to replace the PO's dead Sony radio and crappy speakers! Best improvement ever was adding 'factory' AC - new compressor-kit with new drier, exp-valve, hoses & belt online, and everything else from salvage yards. I got all the pipes, brackets, clips, bolts, etc... to install it like factory. Hardest part was finding all those other parts. These Tacomas get picked clean so fast after they get to a salvage-yard - like being devoured by pirahnas! Unfortunately, the clearcoat is peeling from my roof & hood - I hear that's common with this color. Also, it does ride like a truck and I sometimes wish for a bit more legroom. Otherwise, I'm pretty happy and think the 2.4 with the 5-speed is quite peppy, and the gas mileage is still acceptable.
Update: Since installing AC, I finally replaced the PO's crappy Chinese tires. Now with only 82K, and riding better, I hope to be driving it more. Only flaw is bad clear-coat on hood & roof. But that shouldn't affect reliability! 🙂
I recently got my first Toyota truck after years of my Dad suggesting it. I love it! I have almost the identical one to this but 1997 so different headlights and grill. It’s extremely easy to work on and it’s been very tough! Just having a P0200 and P0020 I’m having trouble with right now. So having harder starts.
The valves need to be adjusted occasionally or they tend to tighten up and burn. As long as the owner keeps up with the services they are as good as the 22re. I remember fixing a lot of head gaskets on the 22re's back in the day.
I have this 2.4L engine on my 2001 Xtracab 2wd Tacoma with over 200k miles. It's slow but still idles & runs like an absolute dream. A lot of the maintenance is very easy to do and accessible except the fuel filter. They decided to bolt it underneath the intake manifold, it was a PITA to change. I did it by going through the driver wheel well without removing the manifold. On the Wiki I read that the main difference between the 2.4L and 2.7L (beside stroke length) is the 2.4L does not have balance shafts. Mine runs very smoothly, so what's the purpose?
@Juice Lane Hog, I just changed filter and fuel pump on 2000 Tacoma just like the one in video here. Easiest way is to break the fuel lines loose at the fuel injector rail back part close to firewall and the line coming from gas tank, its to left and back of the battery. You can unbolt it from the block 2- 10mm bolts, one on top and one on bottom. Remove driver tire and you can reach in and remove lines with filter and bracket. Once out scribe a line on the filter, to show you where to put the bracket, same spot on new filter. I used a vise to hold filter with bracket to break lines loose. I used two small two pieces of wood paint stir sticks, to help hold filter down. Make sure put the lines on new filter exactly the same. I agree its hard to get at the bracket bolts. Mine was missing the bottom bolt, just had to take the top off with a shorty 3/8 ratchet, 10mm socket. I put a piece of carpet on engine and laid on it to get at it and to see better. I tried breaking the hoses loose at filter first. This works and for me it wasn't to bad. I've done Toyota cars before that weren't attached to the block. First time for this truck, it has 200k miles. Flare nut/tubing wrenches work best. You can use a 17mm socket and a cheater bar and 19mm or a 3/4 wrench to break lines loose when you have it in a vise. Not sure of your experience. It is a challenge. If a dealer only charged a couple hours labor it would be OK. I t could be 4 hours labor?
I just committed to buying and fixing up a late 90s Tacoma with a 2RZ, no ignition coils though. Know a good bit about 4 cylinder motors, especially Toyotas, but this one is an oddball to me. Throttle body was full of goo, (oil and coolant mix) and it STILL wanted to crank up.
That oil filter placement can be messy while changing. I've had my 2003 Taco for 15 years. When I change the oil filter, I crack-it-loose with a wrench, just so I can hand-loosen(no oil leaking out). Next, wrap a 1 quart plastic bag over it, and then unscrew the filter and bag together. The bag catches the excess oil, and no mess.
I only buy lexus and Toyota vehicles. I learned my lesson long ago. My lexus ls430 2001 has 325000 miles. Just regular maintenance. Timing belt kit, water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt, every 100,000 miles. Every mechanic tells me my car is going to go pass 500000 miles with regular maintenance.
I have a 2003 Tacoma double cab with that motor and automatic trans. It's a gas hog probably due to the 3.73 rear end. I developed a cold start ticking when putting it in gear for a few seconds, but only when the weather is cold, then goes away for the rest of the day. My friend who owned a transmission shop couldn't find anything wrong with the transmission and without tearing apart the engine couldn't recommend a fix so have been driving it that way for over ten years now! I changed the original spark plugs at 160,000 miles only because a check engine light came up for a misfire and it was idling a little rough. Just about all of the spark plugs were missing the center electrodes! I now have 193,000 miles on it. I just changed a leaking radiator last year and at that time, changed the thermostat, all the original belts even though they really didn't need changing and the water pump. The rubber seal on the thermostat housing is something really different. The housing cracked upon reinstall because the seal wasn't seated properly which caused the alternator to short out which in turn shorted out the battery! Went to a local junkyard in hopes of finding a thermostat housing and of course, not a single Toyota pickup in the entire lot!
I've got 226k on my 96 manual but its still going with out smoke. the only oddity is that after replacing the water pump and radiator and thermostat and flushing the system completely and getting the bubbles out is that when I thought to myself "oh hey, let me get a toyota rad cap" and when I put it on my system started to force coolant out of the radiator. so I decided to put the old cap on and clean up. no leak. so I bought a new cap (same model) from the manufacturer of that rad cap (motorad) and it also forced coolant out of the radiator. so idk wtf is going on and I left the old cap on until I guess I can buy an aluminum radiator or something.
@@morphius747 my situation was just the opposite. The temperature gauge was just above normal so replaced the original radiator cap first. After doing that, the radiator started leaking!
4 SALE I have an 02 Tundra long bed 3.4. Imperial jade. One owner, I have done maintenance to it all along. I'm in Daytona. I have all the original paper work, owners manual. It runs great but has some issues, needs a new paint on the hood and roof. Bench seat is worn out, otherwise the rest of the interior is excellent. engine light is on because i had the catalytic converter bypassed. 144k miles. Water pump, pulley, timing belt all replaced @ 125k. I have paper work for proof.
I had a Toyota with 700,000 miles on it. Until it was stolen and thieves striped the 700 K well worn work interior headliner seats the lot. Good tyres and new battery bolt cutters and Baseball bats left behind. Few days later I got a call from the police they found the rest of my van. Sure enough there was the stained worn out interior that the thieves had tried to fit to a Mitsubishi :-). They moved up later to robbing banks, After successfully making a getaway with all the cash, feeling hungry they stopped at the next Mc Donald's where the police found them. The wold is a safer place now.
One thing is that I despise about this model is at the fuel filter is stuck between the engine and the intake manifold and six cylinders underneath the bottom I guess. Toyota couldn't decide which was the most simplest method to change it😑
If You Want To Get Rid Of The Mice Do As I Did On My Tundra . Put Lots Of Packets Of Moth Balls In The Engine Bay. Problem Solved. Years Ago Mice Did Over 4.000 Dollars Damage To My Truck Since Then Every Winter I Put Lots Of Moth Balls . Mice Also Don't Like Peppermint So You Can Use Peppermint Oil . I Like Moth Balls They Last Longer.
I picked up a xcab Automatic with 162 k for only $1700. I need to replace the front bumper assembly and steering wheel but she is good to go as is. I will give it a full tune up also.
Hi, great video. Car companies started making wiring harnesses out of soy which is why some Toyotas 2004 and newer have had rodent infestation. I wish they would go back to using oil based as gnawing on that would kill them eventually.
On any other make, it's "Those stupid engineers who designed the layout of the engine bay didn't know what they were doing." On a Toyota, "It's no big deal."
I use throttle cleaner and stick the long red tube into the rubber banding closest to the throttle body and just flood the heck out of the area. That usually is enough to clean out some of the throttle body and the IAC valve. Removing that IAC valve is a beech!
@@morphius747 there's that large rubber "clamp or union" right at the throttle body where I loosen the large metal hose clamp and sneak the red tube from the throttle bottle cleaner bottle in. I spray a lot in and try to immediately to start the engine. Of course, it'll stumble and hesitate until it catches and run rough for a short time, but not very long.
@@2-old-Forthischet i'm sorry but the best way to clean it is to remove the throttle body completely and disassemble the iac using a special 5 point socket. several you tube videos show you how.
2.4 is more popular than the 2.7 but all 4cy are better than any strong v6 - v8 . r20-r22 was a good motor , but 2.4 & 2.7 are stronger faster n as well 👍 reliable . r20 r22 old gen 2.4 2.7 new gen , easy as that . dad & son . Toy/Scn/Lxus 👌
97 5 lug, might have 440,000 miles, not sure if it has a new head. Overheats if it's really hot, little bit of blowby, bit of an exhaust leak, otherwise fine no engine codes, passed smog. Gonna rebuild it and give it 15psi of boost I guess
I have a 98' Tacoma , it got rebuilt at 360k , it ran 100k and gave out , the original engine was swapped out , I didnt expect that , went though a second Remanufc. engine which lasted only a year, this time I will learn my own rebuild , I need advise for excellent replacement parts and manuals to do this well. Any advise is greatly appreciated
I have a question for you I have a Toyota Tacoma pick up truck and when I started today the motor started to run real rough so I took it over to a friends house and ran the codes and as it turned out that it was miss firing on cylinder number one and cylinder number two. The engine had its spark plugs changed about 7000 miles before this so my one friend thought that maybe the coil four-cylinder one and cylinder two could have issues now should I replace it or should I am just driving hope it never goes bad again
How often do you change the oil in that I just bought one with 150 on it runs well and I changed over the full synthetic at 1:50 motor sounds better with the synthetic and just curious
The 2.4ltr and 2.8ltr diesel engines in the 2017 onwards Toyota Hilux must be the most relaible engines now. I never understood why the 2.4 or 2.8ltr diesel is not available in the USA.
Hello, I like your channel! You mentioned you’re in California, where in California? I need to have some work done on a Lexus and would like you to do it if possible. Please let me know thank you
I don't think so.... I could be wrong. I know the difference between the 2rz and 3rz is that the 3rz has a longer stroke and is non interference. The 2rz is an interference motor.
Is the 2.7l engine offered in the 2012-15 tacoma as strong and reliable as the 2.4 in this 2001 tacoma. I am buying based on the answer. Thank you Thank you toyota people.
@Temporary Account no different than spinning it inside a bag. Just a large plastic cup similar to a solo cup. Loosen filter with a wrench, put cup over filter, squeeze cup and spin filter off by hand.
You seem to know a lot about the first generation 2.4 do you know that every one of them makes a ticking noise once it's fully warmed up down near the oil pan they got to be fully warmed up you listen once the idol is down to normal idle listen near the oil pan front of the motor I even looked at one with 10,000 miles on it making the ticking noise it's not all the time it changes from time to time it's not constant it's intermittent but mainly you hear it when the engine is hot sometimes not that hot but it must be warm you listen to the oil pan it's a strange ticking noise it's not a sound like a rod noise it doesn't take the same time like a valve noise you listen to it you're the only person I ever seen that knows probably as much as I do about that motor I know you know more about it so you must know what I'm talking about so listen to the first generation two-wheel drive especially from 2001 to 2004 mainly those years
Please Pete let me know what that ticking sound is cuz I had about 46 of these trucks and every one of them did it I was going to buy one last week with only 10,000 miles on and it was making more noise than the only one I own at the moment with 150 so I didn't buy it mainly because it was $14,000 around that and it didn't drive any better than the one I have will look any better but anyway I did own about 30 or 40 of them just cuz I love those trucks not the four-wheel drive too much I do like the 2.7 better for the power and more talk but I do like the two wheel drive regular cab five speed it's a great looking vehicle and also my rear end has a couple of pin holes in it so I J be welded that how long would that last I did buy another rear end but I want to be in no good waste of $40 I gave you welded it send it down the right way I was sitting for one year drove it maybe 50 miles it's okay haven't finished a couple of things on it first before I start using it it has a brand new frame try to answer those two questions for me please thank you
@@romdelatierra The 3RZ was not used in ordinary 2wd Tacomas. It WAS, however used in the Prerunner (which is 2wd). It was also used in 2wd T100’s and 4Runners.
Picked up 3 months ago, a 2003 Taco with the 2.4 L 5 speed manual. Only 86,000 miles ! Super reliable so far. Love this channel. Thanks for all the Taco tips!
Same motor going on 240k
In my county ( on an island ) one that clean that's a collectible.
I have an 02 five lug taco with the 2RZFE and 5spd. Same color as in this video but ext. cab. I bought it brand new 19 years ago. Getting close to 200K miles on the odo and still runs great. Its still my daily commuter to work.
You really cant beat that. You should have that truck for many years to come. Especially if you took advantage of the frame warranty and had your frame replaced.
@@copyman3425 more often is Toyota dealers took advantage of the east cost Tacoma owners and didn’t replace their partly rusty frame. And now being too late for the recall we are left with a frame full of rust holes and Toyota’s executives laughing their asses off.
I know I’m coming in late to this conversation, but I would just be curious if you used any other upgraded plugs other than that nickel by Denso.
I have a 98 2rzfe Tacoma, 5 speed single cab. Pushing 227kmi, bought it with 63k. I've been adding parts from LC engineering to spice it up. The short shift kit feels nice. The header added some power especially when combined with an intake and high flow cat. Next is the LC engineering cams and valve springs. Engine does not burn any oil over 4k miles. Engine head has 65kmi.
Just inherited my Dad’s 2002 Taco same color same engine 125,600 miles. Plugs, new Throttle sensor, new PCV (never changed) Runs great. Hope to
Work on it with my 14 year old so it can be his first vehicle.
Hell yes! Almost 300,000 miles. Mines stick shift as well. Doesn't look as good as his but it's running strong. I'm the 2 or 3rd owner of a 99. 2.4
I daily drive a 1996 5spd Rwd Tacoma. The 2rzfe is the most reliable engine I've ever encountered. I've worked as a mechanic on the side for most of my life, and I drive my truck like my clients drive their cars. Where their car needs a new head gasket mine just needs an oil change. I delivered pizza with it for two years, I drove Uber with it for another year, I've driven it 1000 miles across the country and back twice, and I give it the BEANS on national forest and dirt roads. It's eaten nothing short of abuse for breakfast lunch and dinner for 80,000 miles of ownership and it has never once left me stranded or refused to start. Even after sitting for 10 years in the previous owners driveway she was willing to start. Even after rebuilding the front end from a front end collision she fired right up in a split second.
I trust this truck and it's engine with my life, 150%.
It's a fantastic engine, and a fantastic truck. Old school 4runners and Tacomas are very very very simple machines. They're zippy, replace them factory shocks and they handle very well. They're straightforward to work on, and they'll go anywhere and everywhere you direct them to.
If you're looking at a vehicle with a 2rz under 200,000 miles, even the ones that sound like a diesel at idle, pull the trigger and fix er up. It's a wonderful torquey little engine that's got your back on every mile through hard times and good times.
3RZ-FE here in my 04 taco 350k miles. Great, reliable engine. I had my frame replaced in 2019 under warranty(free).My issues are the placements of the oil and fuel filters, and the sticking throttle body valve about every 50k
Only have 200k on mine but I agree they could have done better with those filters. I am getting ready to tackle the fuel filter.
315k on mine. I also clean the throttle body butterfly about once a year when it starts feeling sticky. Takes about 10 minutes. The oil filter is definitely the most challenging I've had to reach.
2.7s as a whole were not nearly as reliable as the 3.4 or 2.4
@@EulogizingSleep Happy to hear that. Mine's a 2.4.
@@EulogizingSleep The big issue with the 2.7 is that it’s a highly overworked engine. And it was simply not up to the job. The reason why the 2.4 is more reliable is that it was used in lightweight 2wd Tacomas. These trucks may have been used from time to time for hauling a washer and dryer. But by and large, they were used as commuter cars.
2.7 liter engines were never used in 2wd Tacomas. They were only used in 4wd Tacomas, 4Runners, and T100’s. All these vehicles are FAR too big and heavy for a four cylinder engine to be a good idea. Consequently, they were beat to a pulp. In particular, they suffered from the effects of running hot. Not overheating, but locally high temperatures in many places throughout the head.
Valve seat recession is a common problem. If valve adjustment is not kept up on, they WILL burn exhaust valves. But even if it is, you will eventually run out of shims to use. Also, cracked heads are common with these motors, which is also a heat related issue.
Remember that the 2.7 uses the EXACT SAME HEAD as the 2.4. But the 2.4 doesn’t have these problems. The reason is that the 2.4 lives an easier life. Of course, balancer shaft bearing failure is another issue you have in the 2.7 but not the 2.4 (since it has none). This is related more to negligence when it comes to oil changes than anything else. But even here, the problem may be related to the hard life of a 3RZ since this engine is probably more likely to cook oil.
Thank you for the nice review. I recently learned about an anti-rodent tip. Apparently they HATE peppermint, so 1 drop of peppermint per ounce of water sprayed around those plastic areas might help keep those nasty buggers away!
Have the same truck but a 2002 2.4l sr5 Tacoma. 220,000 and still going strong. Thanks for giving some truck love!
I bought a 1997 Tacoma with just 7,000 miles on it, when it was unfortunately lost due to an incompetent driver, (not me), it then had over 400,000 miles on it. I miss that truck. Now I'm driving a 2021 Tundra, so I don't miss the Taco nearly as much as I used to
I have 2001 Tacoma with a manual transmission, and 210,000 miles later it still runs great and burns no oil (did need to get the valves adjusted).
Peter your a good soul and a great mechanic, keep happy, keep the course.
In my 97, the head gasket when at 116,000 and bend #2 rod,I did all the work myself for about $300.00 had the head shave new head bolts it took me 30 hours to do truck now has 135.000 and runs great thanks
My father had a 1981 toyota truck with 1/2 million miles & gave it to my uncle running . we own a 2.4 Tacoma since 1996 n still original motor at 1-million miles . my 08 2.4 xB has 300k miles original engine, all never been opened
That’s nothing new,they all go that far
I have a 02 with 3000848 miles on it and still driving like a champ one of the best engines from Toyota..!!!!
@Toyota Maintenance. Thank you Professor Peter for showing us that Tacoma. Looks very good for its age. For a minute, I thought that noise was all those customers wanting to have you work on their Toyotas. Lots of people asking where your shop is in the comments.
Hope you and your family stay safe and well.
My experience is that you can't go wrong with those little trucks. I had owned three of them 1996, a 2000 now I'm driving 1999 the five speed . All for work. They all were winners in my book my 1996 it had 500,000 still running 99's 405,000 still running now looking for my next 90 series Tacoma with low mileage to retire with! I do Enjoy your videos sir. thank you!😂
Got my light-blue '96 std-cab 2.4 several years ago for only $400, because the 5-speed shifter wouldn't go in first or third gear. The PO didn't drive it much, so (amazing) it only had 73,000 miles. The shifter turned out to be an easy fix, but the PO starting out in second gear was hard on the clutch and it eventually started slipping. Parts were not expensive but it was the most difficult clutch I ever replaced - taking several days working in my driveway! Of course I had to replace the PO's dead Sony radio and crappy speakers!
Best improvement ever was adding 'factory' AC - new compressor-kit with new drier, exp-valve, hoses & belt online, and everything else from salvage yards. I got all the pipes, brackets, clips, bolts, etc... to install it like factory. Hardest part was finding all those other parts. These Tacomas get picked clean so fast after they get to a salvage-yard - like being devoured by pirahnas!
Unfortunately, the clearcoat is peeling from my roof & hood - I hear that's common with this color. Also, it does ride like a truck and I sometimes wish for a bit more legroom. Otherwise, I'm pretty happy and think the 2.4 with the 5-speed is quite peppy, and the gas mileage is still acceptable.
Update: Since installing AC, I finally replaced the PO's crappy Chinese tires. Now with only 82K, and riding better, I hope to be driving it more. Only flaw is bad clear-coat on hood & roof. But that shouldn't affect reliability! 🙂
I recently got my first Toyota truck after years of my Dad suggesting it. I love it! I have almost the identical one to this but 1997 so different headlights and grill.
It’s extremely easy to work on and it’s been very tough!
Just having a P0200 and P0020 I’m having trouble with right now. So having harder starts.
I have my Grandfathers 02’ 2wd, Reg cab with a 5 speed. It’s my daily commuter to work and I love it! Only 167k on the odo
The critter imitation was awesome,
..lol!!!!
I would say it was a bit of a cringe.
Yep, he got a smile out of me too.
The valves need to be adjusted occasionally or they tend to tighten up and burn. As long as the owner keeps up with the services they are as good as the 22re. I remember fixing a lot of head gaskets on the 22re's back in the day.
People praise the 22re but they all blow the head gasket eventually.
@@BrockOBauma And when you pull the head after blowing a head gasket on a 22RE, the deck surface is always pitted.
@@BrockOBaumaI assume when the valves are adjusted the gasket is replaced. Not like the cars have very old gaskets to fail.
I have this 2.4L engine on my 2001 Xtracab 2wd Tacoma with over 200k miles.
It's slow but still idles & runs like an absolute dream. A lot of the maintenance is very easy to do and accessible except the fuel filter. They decided to bolt it underneath the intake manifold, it was a PITA to change. I did it by going through the driver wheel well without removing the manifold.
On the Wiki I read that the main difference between the 2.4L and 2.7L (beside stroke length) is the 2.4L does not have balance shafts. Mine runs very smoothly, so what's the purpose?
great car, easy approach to parts replacement, comfortable roomy workhorse, just change the oil on time and there will be no problems!!!
The fuel filters mounted on the block are hard to get to! Do a video on that sometime!
@Juice Lane Hog, I just changed filter and fuel pump on 2000 Tacoma just like the one in video here. Easiest way is to break the fuel lines loose at the fuel injector rail back part close to firewall and the line coming from gas tank, its to left and back of the battery. You can unbolt it from the block 2- 10mm bolts, one on top and one on bottom. Remove driver tire and you can reach in and remove lines with filter and bracket. Once out scribe a line on the filter, to show you where to put the bracket, same spot on new filter. I used a vise to hold filter with bracket to break lines loose. I used two small two pieces of wood paint stir sticks, to help hold filter down. Make sure put the lines on new filter exactly the same. I agree its hard to get at the bracket bolts. Mine was missing the bottom bolt, just had to take the top off with a shorty 3/8 ratchet, 10mm socket. I put a piece of carpet on engine and laid on it to get at it and to see better. I tried breaking the hoses loose at filter first. This works and for me it wasn't to bad. I've done Toyota cars before that weren't attached to the block. First time for this truck, it has 200k miles. Flare nut/tubing wrenches work best. You can use a 17mm socket and a cheater bar and 19mm or a 3/4 wrench to break lines loose when you have it in a vise. Not sure of your experience. It is a challenge. If a dealer only charged a couple hours labor it would be OK. I t could be 4 hours labor?
So Toyotas are not just reliable, but they are also delicious
Thanks for sharing this video, the 22re oil filter also drain all over place. When replacing oil filter.
yea definitely will ruin you driveway
I just committed to buying and fixing up a late 90s Tacoma with a 2RZ, no ignition coils though. Know a good bit about 4 cylinder motors, especially Toyotas, but this one is an oddball to me. Throttle body was full of goo, (oil and coolant mix) and it STILL wanted to crank up.
That oil filter placement can be messy while changing. I've had my 2003 Taco for 15 years. When I change the oil filter, I crack-it-loose with a wrench, just so I can hand-loosen(no oil leaking out). Next, wrap a 1 quart plastic bag over it, and then unscrew the filter and bag together. The bag catches the excess oil, and no mess.
Even the zombies are breaking down Peters doors to get in side 😂🤣
Zombie don't drive Toyotas they generally drive Dodges.
I only buy lexus and Toyota vehicles. I learned my lesson long ago. My lexus ls430 2001 has 325000 miles. Just regular maintenance. Timing belt kit, water pump, thermostat, serpentine belt, every 100,000 miles. Every mechanic tells me my car is going to go pass 500000 miles with regular maintenance.
Your videos put a big smile on my face....thanks for that!
Your videos are great, understandable, clear, helpful, informative and you are entertaining! Love your Tacoma videos.
Four out of five rodents prefer to eat Tacomas!
That's why Peter calls them tacos 🌯🌯🌯🌯🌯
Thanks Pete. Your videos means a lot
That oil filter layout is at least 10x better than what you'd find on a Toyota 4K engine. They're practically upside down.
I have a 2003 Tacoma double cab with that motor and automatic trans. It's a gas hog probably due to the 3.73 rear end. I developed a cold start ticking when putting it in gear for a few seconds, but only when the weather is cold, then goes away for the rest of the day. My friend who owned a transmission shop couldn't find anything wrong with the transmission and without tearing apart the engine couldn't recommend a fix so have been driving it that way for over ten years now!
I changed the original spark plugs at 160,000 miles only because a check engine light came up for a misfire and it was idling a little rough. Just about all of the spark plugs were missing the center electrodes! I now have 193,000 miles on it. I just changed a leaking radiator last year and at that time, changed the thermostat, all the original belts even though they really didn't need changing and the water pump. The rubber seal on the thermostat housing is something really different. The housing cracked upon reinstall because the seal wasn't seated properly which caused the alternator to short out which in turn shorted out the battery! Went to a local junkyard in hopes of finding a thermostat housing and of course, not a single Toyota pickup in the entire lot!
I've got 226k on my 96 manual but its still going with out smoke. the only oddity is that after replacing the water pump and radiator and thermostat and flushing the system completely and getting the bubbles out is that when I thought to myself "oh hey, let me get a toyota rad cap" and when I put it on my system started to force coolant out of the radiator. so I decided to put the old cap on and clean up. no leak. so I bought a new cap (same model) from the manufacturer of that rad cap (motorad) and it also forced coolant out of the radiator. so idk wtf is going on and I left the old cap on until I guess I can buy an aluminum radiator or something.
@@morphius747 my situation was just the opposite. The temperature gauge was just above normal so replaced the original radiator cap first. After doing that, the radiator started leaking!
@@2-old-Forthischet I have no Idea what could be causing it, just strange
Are you sure it's this engine? I'm pretty sure the 4cyl in a double cab is a 2.7.
@@BrockOBauma correct. It's a 3RZFE.
Toyota - The engines of mice and men.
4 SALE I have an 02 Tundra long bed 3.4. Imperial jade. One owner, I have done maintenance to it all along. I'm in Daytona. I have all the original paper work, owners manual. It runs great but has some issues, needs a new paint on the hood and roof. Bench seat is worn out, otherwise the rest of the interior is excellent. engine light is on because i had the catalytic converter bypassed. 144k miles. Water pump, pulley, timing belt all replaced @ 125k. I have paper work for proof.
Wish you would do more on the 98 2.4 motors
Some Toyotas will never die ......
I had a Toyota with 700,000 miles on it. Until it was stolen and thieves striped the 700 K well worn work interior headliner seats the lot. Good tyres and new battery bolt cutters and Baseball bats left behind. Few days later I got a call from the police they found the rest of my van. Sure enough there was the stained worn out interior that the thieves had tried to fit to a Mitsubishi :-). They moved up later to robbing banks, After successfully making a getaway with all the cash, feeling hungry they stopped at the next Mc Donald's where the police found them. The wold is a safer place now.
Muy confiable diría excelente.
I have a 99 with a 2.7 I bought new has 286k and change never had any major engine problems still runs like new
I own a 2001 2wd taco with 322k. Its bullet proof.
great engine, and great video.thanks.
One thing is that I despise about this model is at the fuel filter is stuck between the engine and the intake manifold and six cylinders underneath the bottom I guess. Toyota couldn't decide which was the most simplest method to change it😑
My tacoma 2.4. 2004.....it has 201.000 miles troubled free ......
If You Want To Get Rid Of The Mice Do As I Did On My Tundra . Put Lots Of Packets Of Moth Balls In The Engine Bay. Problem Solved. Years Ago Mice Did Over 4.000 Dollars Damage To My Truck Since Then Every Winter I Put Lots Of Moth Balls . Mice Also Don't Like Peppermint So You Can Use Peppermint Oil . I Like Moth Balls They Last Longer.
I picked up a xcab Automatic with 162 k for only $1700. I need to replace the front bumper assembly and steering wheel but she is good to go as is. I will give it a full tune up also.
Hi, great video. Car companies started making wiring harnesses out of soy which is why some Toyotas 2004 and newer have had rodent infestation. I wish they would go back to using oil based as gnawing on that would kill them eventually.
On any other make, it's "Those stupid engineers who designed the layout of the engine bay didn't know what they were doing." On a Toyota, "It's no big deal."
Because it doesn’t go wrong often enough to annoy you
@@monkmodemalik8225 Bad design always annoys me.
On my '96 - 2.4, I can easily reach the oil-filter with a strap-wrench through the bracket under the right engine mount.
OTOH, that fuel filter...! 😞
22R-E is amazing but diagnosing anything on that engine is a pain in the ass lol
Reliable? Understatement.
the idle air control valve clogs up every 50 k miles. must be removed and cleaned thoroughly.
how do you clean it?
I use throttle cleaner and stick the long red tube into the rubber banding closest to the throttle body and just flood the heck out of the area. That usually is enough to clean out some of the throttle body and the IAC valve. Removing that IAC valve is a beech!
@@2-old-Forthischet you shoot it down the vacuum tube thats closest and let it drain out and dry for a sec? I'll have to do that just as maintenance
@@morphius747 there's that large rubber "clamp or union" right at the throttle body where I loosen the large metal hose clamp and sneak the red tube from the throttle bottle cleaner bottle in. I spray a lot in and try to immediately to start the engine. Of course, it'll stumble and hesitate until it catches and run rough for a short time, but not very long.
@@2-old-Forthischet i'm sorry but the best way to clean it is to remove the throttle body completely and disassemble the iac using a special 5 point socket. several you tube videos show you how.
Peter, You ought to include a few complimentary rat traps with the price of every tune up.
2.4 is more popular than the 2.7 but all 4cy are better than any strong v6 - v8 . r20-r22 was a good motor , but 2.4 & 2.7 are stronger faster n as well 👍 reliable . r20 r22 old gen 2.4 2.7 new gen , easy as that . dad & son . Toy/Scn/Lxus 👌
I agree with you 100%
97 5 lug, might have 440,000 miles, not sure if it has a new head. Overheats if it's really hot, little bit of blowby, bit of an exhaust leak, otherwise fine no engine codes, passed smog. Gonna rebuild it and give it 15psi of boost I guess
You need a junk yard dog for those midnight visitors.
I have a 98' Tacoma , it got rebuilt at 360k , it ran 100k and gave out , the original engine was swapped out , I didnt expect that , went though a second Remanufc. engine which lasted only a year, this time I will learn my own rebuild , I need advise for excellent replacement parts and manuals to do this well. Any advise is greatly appreciated
I heard the 22R did have some plastic chain-guide issues. Haven't found anything similar on the 2RZ.
The DIY mechanic must have been using maple syrup for brake fluid to entice the mice so much!!
Love that color.
Only trouble is rust and rot in the rust belt, drive a perfectly running truck to the junk yard.
Thank you sir is it really necessary to adjust the valves on a 2.4 with 110 k no issues so far
Oil capacity is actually 5 Liters or 4.8 quarts, in the 2RZ-FE.
WOW very kool great info. AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot keep up the great work
The timing chain is similar to the 2.7 in design.
Any issues with the timing-chains on these?
I have a question for you I have a Toyota Tacoma pick up truck and when I started today the motor started to run real rough so I took it over to a friends house and ran the codes and as it turned out that it was miss firing on cylinder number one and cylinder number two. The engine had its spark plugs changed about 7000 miles before this so my one friend thought that maybe the coil four-cylinder one and cylinder two could have issues now should I replace it or should I am just driving hope it never goes bad again
id say the Toyota 2RZ is reliable I have 343K+ and still going strong.
How often do you change the oil in that I just bought one with 150 on it runs well and I changed over the full synthetic at 1:50 motor sounds better with the synthetic and just curious
@@jamescostello7584 been running the high milage blend and change it about 5k and now just over 350K
The 2.4ltr and 2.8ltr diesel engines in the 2017 onwards Toyota Hilux must be the most relaible engines now.
I never understood why the 2.4 or 2.8ltr diesel is not available in the USA.
Blame General Motors/Oldsmobile diesel for that!
Hello, I like your channel! You mentioned you’re in California, where in California? I need to have some work done on a Lexus and would like you to do it if possible. Please let me know thank you
Arcata California
@@erikcox1947 thanks, I’m in Los Angeles. Won’t work out. Can you recommend anyone in the LA area?
remote maybe search the Tacomaworld forum for a reputable shop in that area. Best of luck to you.
Love my 3RZ-Fe tacoma.
Do you do valve adjustments on these?
I don't think so.... I could be wrong. I know the difference between the 2rz and 3rz is that the 3rz has a longer stroke and is non interference. The 2rz is an interference motor.
@@jimrossabrena7955 i was asking if he does valve adjustments. Both the 3rz & 2rz can have valve adjustments using shims of various sizes.
Can you replace the timing chain tensioner without removing the timing covering or motor in 98 2.4 motor
if you have a choice id avoid any 4 cyl tacoma. too many problems that the v6 3.4 dont have
How about the 5EFE found in the tercels and paseos?
What are your thoughts on the 3RZ-FE?
Basically the same engine.
just a little more displacement.
Is the 2.7l engine offered in the 2012-15 tacoma as strong and reliable as the 2.4 in this 2001 tacoma. I am buying based on the answer. Thank you
Thank you toyota people.
I have a 2.7 tacoma with 350k, owned it since 150k. Never getting rid of it
It's as good or better.
What about the frame?
Do you guys have the valve head cover torque specs?
How many miles do you think someone can get out of this motor? Where is your shop located?
I got two of these trucks a98. With bout 333.000 miles and a 04 with bout 239.000 miles and still runs pretty good
My 1998 burned a valve in 3rd cyl approximately 160,000 miles
Hi Sir, What City are you in California?.. Thx.
Arcata.
I have a 96 taco with 419k.
I got a 98 with 333.000 miles good trucks
@@joeyfaulks Great Truck!!
I have 1996 2.4 with 480xxx and still runs like brand new.
same here but lower mileage. have you or will you be doing a valve adjustment? you know the buckets with shims?
Mine is a 2002 with 140,000 miles on it. It will out last me
Peter i have a question. I need the oxygen sensor bank 2 down stream for my 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4.0 v6. Can you give me a part number. Thank you
You fix the problem I have the same 4runner
Unscrew the oil filter with a disposable cup over it to catch the oil.
@Temporary Account that would work too.
@Temporary Account I use a large plastic cup. Same concept.
@Temporary Account no different than spinning it inside a bag. Just a large plastic cup similar to a solo cup. Loosen filter with a wrench, put cup over filter, squeeze cup and spin filter off by hand.
@Temporary Account it's not a complex idea. You couldn't figure out how to unscrew a filter with say, a McDonald's cup to catch the oil?
@Temporary Account exactly. Why change what works? So I'll keep using a cup like I have for years.
🇬🇹🤘🏻 thanks
Have one with 515k miles
Okay Peter,,,,,20Nm,,,,,,,,,,? = how many "Inch or foot pounds", come on Peter, we're in the USA , right?
but it has plastic intake manifold, how is this reliable?
The intake manifold is after the throttle body and that is all metal. The plastic is just a long intake tube with the MAF Sensor & Air Filter.
You seem to know a lot about the first generation 2.4 do you know that every one of them makes a ticking noise once it's fully warmed up down near the oil pan they got to be fully warmed up you listen once the idol is down to normal idle listen near the oil pan front of the motor I even looked at one with 10,000 miles on it making the ticking noise it's not all the time it changes from time to time it's not constant it's intermittent but mainly you hear it when the engine is hot sometimes not that hot but it must be warm you listen to the oil pan it's a strange ticking noise it's not a sound like a rod noise it doesn't take the same time like a valve noise you listen to it you're the only person I ever seen that knows probably as much as I do about that motor I know you know more about it so you must know what I'm talking about so listen to the first generation two-wheel drive especially from 2001 to 2004 mainly those years
Please Pete let me know what that ticking sound is cuz I had about 46 of these trucks and every one of them did it I was going to buy one last week with only 10,000 miles on and it was making more noise than the only one I own at the moment with 150 so I didn't buy it mainly because it was $14,000 around that and it didn't drive any better than the one I have will look any better but anyway I did own about 30 or 40 of them just cuz I love those trucks not the four-wheel drive too much I do like the 2.7 better for the power and more talk but I do like the two wheel drive regular cab five speed it's a great looking vehicle and also my rear end has a couple of pin holes in it so I J be welded that how long would that last I did buy another rear end but I want to be in no good waste of $40 I gave you welded it send it down the right way I was sitting for one year drove it maybe 50 miles it's okay haven't finished a couple of things on it first before I start using it it has a brand new frame try to answer those two questions for me please thank you
What about 3rz-fe?!
its just a 2.7 that came with the 4x4. 2rz was a 2.4 for the 2wd only.
@@Miokomata got a 2000 4x2 2.7
@@romdelatierra The 3RZ was not used in ordinary 2wd Tacomas. It WAS, however used in the Prerunner (which is 2wd). It was also used in 2wd T100’s and 4Runners.
How is the toyota tocoma 2000 at 140k miles? 6500$
They just sold one here for about the price but it was a 2004 with 232.000 miles
How’s the 2AR-FE in my 2018 rav ?
@Pert Plus, Scotty Kilmer talks on his YT channel some out them. He points out the best Rav4 engines.
The RAV4 engine Burns oil same motor in the Camry nowhere near as good as the 2.4 Tacoma it's like comparing water to milk
The 5 “thumbs down” are most likely from those pesky rodents!
6:01 Peter the Rat! Very good, very good.. yum!
Barely broken in..
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