Thank you! Watched this video 4-5 times, ordered all the parts on the list plus the IAC coolant hoses, took pictures before I started and gave myself a full Saturday. Started 8:30am, finished 5:30pm 1st time doing this job. Small bright flashlight, cardboard drilled w/ holes to hold plenum fasteners. Next time maybe I soak the valve covers overnight in solvent, plus the throttle body got cleaned. Thanks again.
Just wanted to share. It's been one year since I did these valve covers, and they have zero leaks whatsoever. I was concerned about the placement of the FIPG sealant at first, but I followed Toyota's recommendations, and it's worked great.
Thanks for taking the time to share this video. I did mine at the beginning of this year and everything is looking great after 8-9 months. Saved me thousands too
Thank you especially for torque specs and note about sealant time. Camera work is pretty cool as well. The only thing I learned from other videos is how to apply sealant in all those “corners”. Watching as many videos as I can find before starting this service.
So the cam shaft seal plug doesn’t get sealant around the bottom edge ? I’m not super clear what keeps it from leaking there. I will be doing this job soon and am studying this video in grave detail! Thanks
The engine bay looks slick🔥 I’ve been wanting to do the same for both my first gen yotas as well. Where did you find your blue vacuum lines if you don’t mind me asking? Love the vid!
I bought them individually, as I wanted original Toyota parts. There are aftermarket kits, but they don't include everything you'd want to replace at the same time as the gaskets.
It took me about 10 hours total, and I was not in a hurry. I spent a lot of that time cleaning the valve covers and other parts before reassembly. I'd give yourself an uninterrupted weekend to do this job for the first time.
Thank you! Watched this video 4-5 times, ordered all the parts on the list plus the IAC coolant hoses, took pictures before I started and gave myself a full Saturday. Started 8:30am, finished 5:30pm 1st time doing this job. Small bright flashlight, cardboard drilled w/ holes to hold plenum fasteners. Next time maybe I soak the valve covers overnight in solvent, plus the throttle body got cleaned. Thanks again.
Just wanted to share. It's been one year since I did these valve covers, and they have zero leaks whatsoever. I was concerned about the placement of the FIPG sealant at first, but I followed Toyota's recommendations, and it's worked great.
Thanks for taking the time to share this video. I did mine at the beginning of this year and everything is looking great after 8-9 months. Saved me thousands too
@@CattyScout That's great to hear. I'm glad the video was helpful.
Thank you especially for torque specs and note about sealant time. Camera work is pretty cool as well. The only thing I learned from other videos is how to apply sealant in all those “corners”. Watching as many videos as I can find before starting this service.
Thanks very much for the vid, I'm in the middle of doing it and its so helpful with good comments and camera work. You're a star!
Thanks for your comment! I'm glad to hear the video was helpful.
Superb! Procedurally perfect.
Thank you for your excellent video. I did mine on a 2001 Taco.
You're welcome!
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So the cam shaft seal plug doesn’t get sealant around the bottom edge ? I’m not super clear what keeps it from leaking there. I will be doing this job soon and am studying this video in grave detail! Thanks
Would love to see you do a timing belt water pump job on the 3.4
It's on the to-do list!
The engine bay looks slick🔥 I’ve been wanting to do the same for both my first gen yotas as well. Where did you find your blue vacuum lines if you don’t mind me asking? Love the vid!
Thank you! I got the vacuum lines from www.siliconeintakes.com
@@AVI80R907 Size(s) please on those silicone lines?
Thank you
Dang the pricing on these parts racked up quick.
What method did you use to clean the valve covers? Last time I did this job the rough aluminum surface would not scrub clean.
I used brakleen, but I could not get them as clean as I wanted. Maybe an aluminum cleaner would work after using brakleen.
Is there a parts kit for this job, or did you buy all individual parts? Thank you
I bought them individually, as I wanted original Toyota parts. There are aftermarket kits, but they don't include everything you'd want to replace at the same time as the gaskets.
How long did the whole process take?
It took me about 10 hours total, and I was not in a hurry. I spent a lot of that time cleaning the valve covers and other parts before reassembly. I'd give yourself an uninterrupted weekend to do this job for the first time.
Awesome video I love the breakdown Timmy the tool man does a great job in details but this was a breath of fresh air.
As soon as I saw the worm drive hose clamps on the radiator hoses I knew this was the wrong video to watch.
Radiator hose clamps have nothing to do with a valve cover replacement on the 5VZ.