Holy Moly, I need a nap after watching all that! Huge hat tip to the master mechanic!! (Putting it all back together looks like the most difficult part!) You are what the Good Book says, "More than a conqueror!"
Do you guys use anything special st the dealer that we don't? I use the gunk a tuff and it's so messy and never looks this good. Are you guys scrubbing with a drill brush or something?
@@LAactor on a rare occasion, a hand brush to agitate the embedded oil/grease, you can typically find these at a Napa or other parts store. Drill brushes will fling the dirt/oil. Please use eye protection and gloves. I don’t dilute the purple degreaser/cleaner in areas of heavy oil/grease deposits. If you keep your engine bay cleaned, you won’t need those heavy duty cleanings.
This is how I would treat my own Toyota, but this guy treats every Toyota like it is his own. Wish you were in my area so I could take my Toyota for you to service.
I’m a shade tree mechanic. I did this job with the engine in the car but, took about 17 hours. I will probably do it in 14 hours next time but, not looking for it. I see why pulling the engine makes sense. I will not recommend this job for weak hearted diyers. Also, for the owners if you can afford it, get it done professionally. Thank you car care nut for always re-enforcing the professional standards on every job you do.
done this job quite a few times. use pretty much the same work flow to achieve the same result. good to know im not the only one that takes the time to leave the engine bay cleaner than when i started. go figure my own Avalon has leaking cam towers though. a project for next year! nice work. -from a fellow chicagoland toyota tech
We call that leak the Bermuda Triangle. I can say this for the timing cover leaks seems like when one rolls in you get several. Great job on the video!
What a mammoth job !! You have to disassemble hundreds of pieces. So next time someone wants to whinge about why some jobs are expensive, let them watch this video hahaha. This would take me two weekends to do, probably more. Need to have a spare car in that case.
Thanks for the video. Just to add to the discussion. I have the same 2015 Highlander with the same engine. I lived in Alberta, Canada. The timing cover oil leak showed up at 192,000 km (120,000 miles). I had the oil leak fixed at 203,000 km (or 126,875 miles) May 2021. It was done I now have 211,000 km (131,875 miles) - no issue. I typically drive 35,000 km (21,875 miles) a year.
@@Timeforchangenow That sounds like a good price. I paid $4000 but with a water pump change (part only $350 included in the price) and a car loaner. I was originally quoted for $4600 but the dealer managed to do it faster and saved me $500.
@@Timeforchangenow I looked at the invoice after. It was almost all labour. Parts are like gaskets, seals, engine oil and some engine coolant. Ooo I forgot to mentioned that my price also included the transmission pan gasket change out (it was weeping) so I got the gasket change. While the engine was out, I changed the water pump was well (since the water pump gasket was changed and they had to remove the water pump anyway). I did not think the water pump would last that much longer than 200,000 km.
Those engine are so good that i would just put a new one in just because they go long time now i am not saying you don’t do a good job you do great job
Jesus Christ 😂 I have this engine in my 2010 Venza at 166,000 miles. Doesn't have this leak, but it had the oil cooler line leak replaced at 130,000 (that oil leak was nasty, it was literally pissing oil out). When this happens I'll most likely be adding/cleaning up oil like everyone else in the comments are doing! Hands down to you 🙏
Wow, just wow. You're a class act, I love your spirit & passion for doing a good job! I work on cars, but I get easily frustrated; I would be cursing my head off, throwing things & cursing the design! lol I have this engine in my 2011 Camry and I pray that I don't have problems with the timing cover. I have 238,000 miles on it and so far so good. Thank you for this informative video!
You are truly a master mechanic. Plus a heckuva nice guy. I just wish you worked near me. For when the jobs too big for me to handle. Like this one. I have had bad experiences with the mechanics near me. They are all not in your league.
Great video. Definitely not for the novice DYI mechanic. Toyota dealerships should keep the video handy and play it for anyone who questions the time, effort (and cost, of course) for replacing a leaking front timing cover. In keeping with your "simple but complex" theme, this job certainly sounds simple but is clearly complex. Thanks for the education.
I'm a DYI mechanic and did the same job without removing the engine from the car. Same engine different car. Don't know if the Highlander lacks clearance to remove the timing cover. I know for a fact it can be done on an Avalon without removing the engine.
So clean! Even before all the top covers were installed. No tools even lying on the support frames strewn about during process. Impressive. Thank you. Have the same engine. Just different configuration. Different car. Mine ticks more. Early in its life looks like from dealer records, it did not have regular OCI. Double time or more. Lots of highway miles it appears. I'm trying solvent additives to see if it helps. So far Marvel didn't help. Currently just running straight recommended weight oil, no additive. Might try ristlone next might not. This pandemic, the vehicle hasn't gotten much mileage in a year. Maybe less than 2000 on the synthetic. Such a shame to change it. Still light colored. Might just do a drain and fill at home and not do the filter. Used an OEM last time. Not sure. Never had this circumstance before where the filter was still low mileage and clean but aged. Wonder if the glue inside it will hold up..
My 2015 Sienna went for the same surgery twice, the first time wasn't done right and oil leak everywhere. The dealership mechanic denied at first claiming it was the oil residue from the last job. This problem seems to be quite common perhaps that's one of the reasons many new Toyotas use more reliable 4 cyl. hybrid engine. Btw, this job costs thousands, without warranty I'd not be able to afford it. Great job, AMD you fixed it right the first time!
Your first mistake was buying into the Toyota fallacy of "reliablility". They're no better than anything else, and worse in many ways. You're paying extra for inferior design and technology based on the farce of "reliability".
Thanks! I am merely an Expert level tech and am getting my first insurance claim 2GR-FKE swap tomorrow. So excited, but scared at the same time. I just got done swapping a 1zz-fe on an AWD Matrix and lemme tell ya... it humbled me for sure. **ARE THERE any special tools that you wouldn't expect your typical technician to not have handy?** It's always nice to see someone take pride in their work like you do. I also clean the engine bay as well because it really doesn't take much more time, but results in a much cleaner presentation for when the customer opens the hood and looks at their new engine.
YES! More videos about this engine please (just being selfish, ‘cause my vehicle has it). Also, thank goodness for mechanics. I CERTAINLY ain’t doing this! 😁
I have one in my Toyota Aurion. It's a 2012 model with nearly 140,000 kays on it and it is absolutely perfect. No leaks, noises. Nothing. The 2GR-FE is one of the best engines of all time. Just do regular oil changes and it will do a million kays.
I’m having to do this on a Lexus ES350, except I’m having to go a bit further and remove and replace timing chains, guides, tensioners and the VVTI cam gears for the intake. The Bank 1 VVTI cam gear was rattling on start up for a good 1.5s after start up. Told the guy if the engine is out and the covers off, and I’m having to pull the timing we’re going to change it all out so we don’t have to go in. Also told him if he’s got any other repairs he’d like done while the engines out now is the time.
I have a 2016 Tacoma. Timing cover started leaking at 131,000. Last June 2021. Took it to dealer. They talked with Toyota and Toyota agreed to fix it for $500 my cost. So I was thrilled. They did not remove the engine. Removed everything they needed to get the cover off. Resealed and reinstalled. I was thrilled. Yup not so thrilled anymore. Was working under truck last week. Looked up and saw the same timing cover leak starting near the power steering pump, just like last time. I’ve driven only 15,000 miles and 1 ¼ year since the repair. Headed back to dealer next week. Was already told warranty on this worn was only 1 year and if it had to be done again could cost $5000! I don’t understand how this flaw could exist? And then it starts leaking all over again only 15000 miles later. I sure hope Toyota will step up tho reseal it once again.
Amd, also told me I should have the techs look my timming cover before my warranty ran out. ( 14 corolla s) it was leaking , 17 hours labor $2050 repair.
I love this engine and how reliable it is, but this job is enough to make a person just sell the car lol. I make sure whenever I buy a car with this engine that the previous owner already had this job done 😂
Yes I was wondering that too. How bad is the oil leak so that you would like to go through all this trouble. Also, is it the type of sealant that the factory used that is causing the issue? How long the repaired one will last?
@@mornek I would like to know too if the FIPG the factory used turns a lighter than than the brown that could be seen on an edge of one of the pans because mine I see that stuff pushed out all around the covers 😂 for reference mine has about 175k so at least that long unless it's been done before!
Wow! How thorough your work is! Please make a video on how to make a dusty, filthy engine clean again. What technique and what chemicals do you usually use to clean the engine & the engine compartment? Did you use degreaser or pressure washer? Please help! Thank you, Sir! May the Lord bless you and your family! Best regards from Atlanta.
The low tension piston rings allow combustion gases to enter the crankcase. In time, the PCV valve becomes stuck closed. Then, the pressure builds to the point to push the sealer out of the groove in the timing cover which now leaks oil. Fix: check and replace the PCV valve regularly to keep pressures low.
I had rusty bolts on that engine's plastic intake manifold (the allen key socket stripped the head...one of the reasons the spark plugs never got changed while we had it... make sure to change the spark plugs on your V6 every 50k miles. Its to get the bolts out while they are removable before they seize together.
Why 50,000 miles? Denso specifies 100-105,000 miles on this iridium tipped plugs. Protect the heads of the bolts by applying some dielectric grease and apply anti seize to the threads instead….🤷🏻♂️
Yes. The Denso plugs themselves will be fine. All the parts that need removed to get to the plugs might get seized together together, which is what happened to me. Also, spark plugs that don't move at all upon attempting to loosen, since they were never removed until 100k+ miles, also are not fun to deal with since they feel like they can break, and end up wasting time. That's why I'd suggest changing them out at 50k miles. Bare minimum, take them out, inspect them then reinstall them at 50k..but with all that work, just replace them.
@@mattb9664 Odd about those denso spark plugs, I just replaced them on a 2004 4Runner with 205,000 miles and not one of them seized. Then on an 07 Tundra with 103,000 miles and again, not an issue. Perhaps applying anti seize on your spark plugs?
My 2GR-FE has a leak sadly on the Timing cover, 260k miles on it still going strong, everything is soaked in oil where the PS pump is but I'm not going to bother with it as long as it's not leaving puddles or losing oil rapidly.
It's very common, I have it in my 2007 Sienna, I've noticed it 4 years ago, but as you said it's not dripping and the oil level is not going down. So I'll just leave it alone. 150K miles. Still running with no issues.
I would do one thing. Clean up the leak to prevent the oily mess. Eventually gets to the belt and gets thrown into the alternator and ruins it. If you clean it regularly it wouldn’t get that bad.
@@TheCarCareNut Not a mechanic here. I have the same problem with my 2008 Lexus RX350. Not puddles , just drips. No need to add oil in between oil change. Can I use a brake cleaner to clean the affected area? Thank you.
I think most people would actually be happy to pay (probably tip extra) for repairs if mechanics provided video/photos like this of what it takes to repair their vehicles.
Great job brother. I'm usually take engine out from car by self and mount to engine stand and work. Hopefully!! not warranty job, paid only for higlander awd to 16.4hr :(
I have leak on the Tacoma. Toyota keep asking me if I want to pay 4000+ for faulty engine. I regularly wash the engine and keep driving. It is not losing as much as i need to top up between oil changes. Maybe worth to combine job with next clutch change. People report oil keep leaking after resealing. If done on warranty maybe worth it but spend 10K to keep clean the engine maybe not.
Question I have a 2010 Highlander 2wd it’s starting to chatter on startup not much but still making noise do I need to remove the engine to do the timing chain? Or do you have e a video for that year
Thank you for the incredible dive into this job. I have this engine in my 16 Camry. Are there any tricks to replacing the serpentine belt? One manual said it is so close to the body that the subframe has to be lowered! Is the valve lash on this engine hydraulic and therefore requiring no adjustment? What sealant do you recommend? Should the desiccant/drier be replaced if you open the A/C system? This engine is so smooth and sounds so great wide open. I guess the $6K and service challenge is the cost over the 2.5L!
Hi Randy! The serpentine belt area is tight but a bit easier through the wheel well. Where that apron cover that I removed in this video that exposed the harmonic balancer. No need to drop the sub frame of course for the belt. This engine has hydraulic lifters so no valve adjustments. For the sealer on the engine I would use the original sealer it’s not expensive and it’s very good. For the AC if you place it on a 20-25 min vacuum afterwards you don’t need to replace the drier
For those of us with this leak, at what point do we NEED to have this done? I imagine if the oil is pooling on the ground, but if the leak is a slight weep, still need to be done at that point?
Honestly if it’s not actively dripping on the ground I wouldn’t worry about it. However if you have any kind of warranty bring it up even if it’s small. If you are out of warranty and it’s covering the whole sub frame clean everything and drive it and see how long it takes to reappear.
I hope you can provide some input to my problem - - I have a 2009 Highlander Limited with 143K miles. On Christmas Eve 2021 we headed out from the Chicago suburbs to spend time with family in Nebraska, and as we were nearing the IL border on I88, I noticed my rear window seemed smeary when I tried to clean it - - the road was wet and was kicking up crud. I figured I'd just clean it better when we topped off the tank at the Iowa 80 truck stop, but when I pulled in to the pumps, I heard what sounded like lifter noise, After refueling, I checked the dipstick, and saw nothing. I went in and got 4 quarts of oil, added them, and the dipstick showed only half full. When I fired up the car, I expected to see blue smoke, but the exhaust was clean, and when I walked around the front, I saw a huge puddle of oil under the engine. Apparently the oil line to the oil cooler had sprung a leak. To make a long story a bit shorter, we had the car worked on and they replaced the line with a kit that included a stainless line. When I looked things up on the internet, I found that this was apparently a known issue, but Toyota had never issued a recall. I have checked with about 4 mechanics, and they are all recommending replacing the engine. I am looking at about $7K to have it rebuilt & reinstalled. I called the dealer we got it from (used) to see if Toyota has dealt with this issue, and would offer any assistance, but they didn't offer any help. I am considering talking to Toyota corporate, but thought I would see if you have had any experience with this issue, or if you know of Toyota offering any compensation. My long-time mechanic who is retired recommended an engine rebuilding place in Elmhurst that has a 3 month wait, and I am considering going in that direction - - but if you have any input on where to take it, I would appreciate it.
something I forgot to add - - the low oil pressure warning only came on after I restarted the engine after filling up with gas - - no warning whatsoever when we were cruising down the highway. Thanks for any help or input you can give!
Maybe a short video on how we fellow OCD folks can safely clean the plastic parts in our engine bays?? (I'd assume a cleaner that won't attract dirt when it's dry.)
First you video is very nice. Can you do a video for explain how work inside the engine 2017 RAV4 2.5l. I see you video on new 2.5l and i love it. I have a 2017 RAV4 XLE, that why i ask :)
At the end, I was going to say "You did not clean the engine after you completed the job" and bam!, you cleaned it LOL. How much does that kind of a job usually cost?
nothing excites me more than seeing a new video from you hahaha hell yes Few questions: IS this the same engine that is in the Tacoma? Also, Are these low mileage leaks or high mileage leaks?
Hi Hugo! Thank you for watching! This is not the same engine in the Tacoma. A newer updated version of this engine is in the 2016+ Tacoma which also leaks exactly the same. The older Tacoma had a similar block but different cylinder heads. These leaks are really random. Some leak as low as 15k miles some go 200k miles without leaking
Hi! Usually water pump plugs and drive belt. Some people go all out and replace the chain guides and even head gaskets which there isn’t much to get to them
That last bit of cleaning the engine covers separates a great mechanic from an average mechanic. Excellent work.
Any suggestions for a 2011 just starting to weep? AT205?
@scottlanier5133 good stuff. Should help.
Bruh. That first minute was enough for me to say "Yeah, take my money."
😢 must be nice. Engine died on me I called around and conestly quoted 10-15k
Word!
I’ve had to 3 of these for $400 each for my family members 😅
@@THUNDERCAT37cI hope they appreciate how lifesaving the family mechanic is. I pray they take care of it after your service 😂
Soonest he said hello in the beginning
This man is a true professional, who takes pride in his work. He didn’t have to clean the engine compartment when he was done but he did awesome!!
SImple? Holy crap!!! I just found 1000% appreciation for my 1976 Chevy Silverado.
Holy Moly, I need a nap after watching all that! Huge hat tip to the master mechanic!! (Putting it all back together looks like the most difficult part!) You are what the Good Book says, "More than a conqueror!"
A true blue, professional mechanic. Would never have my vehicle serviced by anyone else!!!
I always clean an engine when I’m done. My friends also master technicians say that I’m too OC, but it’s those small touches that make a difference!
Do you guys use anything special st the dealer that we don't? I use the gunk a tuff and it's so messy and never looks this good. Are you guys scrubbing with a drill brush or something?
@@LAactor on a rare occasion, a hand brush to agitate the embedded oil/grease, you can typically find these at a Napa or other parts store. Drill brushes will fling the dirt/oil. Please use eye protection and gloves. I don’t dilute the purple degreaser/cleaner in areas of heavy oil/grease deposits. If you keep your engine bay cleaned, you won’t need those heavy duty cleanings.
This is how I would treat my own Toyota, but this guy treats every Toyota like it is his own. Wish you were in my area so I could take my Toyota for you to service.
Damn, small fortune for sure! I have pulled engines before, but not packed in crap like that, wow much respect.
Toyota on average gets more mileage than any other domestic vehicle
@@jaycarl1562domestic or foreign
I’m a shade tree mechanic.
I did this job with the engine in the car but, took about 17 hours. I will probably do it in 14 hours next time but, not looking for it. I see why pulling the engine makes sense.
I will not recommend this job for weak hearted diyers. Also, for the owners if you can afford it, get it done professionally.
Thank you car care nut for always re-enforcing the professional standards on every job you do.
17 hours sounds pretty good. Was it a back-breaker? Did you need any special tools? I have a 2007 Sienna FrontWD, what Toyota did you have?
WOW. This channel has just gone "insane'. Thanks for bringing it to us.
done this job quite a few times. use pretty much the same work flow to achieve the same result. good to know im not the only one that takes the time to leave the engine bay cleaner than when i started.
go figure my own Avalon has leaking cam towers though. a project for next year!
nice work. -from a fellow chicagoland toyota tech
Thank you Dan!
I got dizzy through the first half. The second part I was unconscious. Great job though! The Lord bless you and keep you!
I'm going through your 'older' videos.
This is a Classic!
Good stuff.
This man is a true Christian believer,Can tell by his happy face,joyous nature. The very best in the mechanic kingdom.
Whaaa? 🤨
We call that leak the Bermuda Triangle. I can say this for the timing cover leaks seems like when one rolls in you get several. Great job on the video!
What a mammoth job !!
You have to disassemble hundreds of pieces.
So next time someone wants to whinge about why some jobs are expensive, let them watch this video hahaha. This would take me two weekends to do, probably more.
Need to have a spare car in that case.
Thanks for the video. Just to add to the discussion. I have the same 2015 Highlander with the same engine. I lived in Alberta, Canada. The timing cover oil leak showed up at 192,000 km (120,000 miles). I had the oil leak fixed at 203,000 km (or 126,875 miles) May 2021. It was done I now have 211,000 km (131,875 miles) - no issue. I typically drive 35,000 km (21,875 miles) a year.
They quoted me $3200 at a dealership in Calgary may I ask how much you paid?
@@Timeforchangenow That sounds like a good price. I paid $4000 but with a water pump change (part only $350 included in the price) and a car loaner. I was originally quoted for $4600 but the dealer managed to do it faster and saved me $500.
@@everyeniw ouch
@@Timeforchangenow I looked at the invoice after. It was almost all labour. Parts are like gaskets, seals, engine oil and some engine coolant. Ooo I forgot to mentioned that my price also included the transmission pan gasket change out (it was weeping) so I got the gasket change. While the engine was out, I changed the water pump was well (since the water pump gasket was changed and they had to remove the water pump anyway). I did not think the water pump would last that much longer than 200,000 km.
@@everyeniw I'm with you if they are going that far it's better to get everything done as well it may cost more but well worth it in the end.
Those engine are so good that i would just put a new one in just because they go long time now i am not saying you don’t do a good job you do great job
I'm exhausted just watching this.
Jesus Christ 😂 I have this engine in my 2010 Venza at 166,000 miles. Doesn't have this leak, but it had the oil cooler line leak replaced at 130,000 (that oil leak was nasty, it was literally pissing oil out). When this happens I'll most likely be adding/cleaning up oil like everyone else in the comments are doing! Hands down to you 🙏
Wow, just wow. You're a class act, I love your spirit & passion for doing a good job! I work on cars, but I get easily frustrated; I would be cursing my head off, throwing things & cursing the design! lol I have this engine in my 2011 Camry and I pray that I don't have problems with the timing cover. I have 238,000 miles on it and so far so good. Thank you for this informative video!
You are truly a master mechanic. Plus a heckuva nice guy. I just wish you worked near me. For when the jobs too big for me to handle. Like this one. I have had bad experiences with the mechanics near me. They are all not in your league.
Great video. Definitely not for the novice DYI mechanic. Toyota dealerships should keep the video handy and play it for anyone who questions the time, effort (and cost, of course) for replacing a leaking front timing cover. In keeping with your "simple but complex" theme, this job certainly sounds simple but is clearly complex. Thanks for the education.
I'm a DYI mechanic and did the same job without removing the engine from the car. Same engine different car. Don't know if the Highlander lacks clearance to remove the timing cover. I know for a fact it can be done on an Avalon without removing the engine.
Definitely not a DIY job. Had this done on an 08 Lexus ES350 and it cost big $. Now I know why. Thank you for posting this video.
So clean! Even before all the top covers were installed. No tools even lying on the support frames strewn about during process. Impressive. Thank you.
Have the same engine. Just different configuration. Different car. Mine ticks more. Early in its life looks like from dealer records, it did not have regular OCI. Double time or more. Lots of highway miles it appears. I'm trying solvent additives to see if it helps. So far Marvel didn't help. Currently just running straight recommended weight oil, no additive. Might try ristlone next might not. This pandemic, the vehicle hasn't gotten much mileage in a year. Maybe less than 2000 on the synthetic. Such a shame to change it. Still light colored. Might just do a drain and fill at home and not do the filter. Used an OEM last time. Not sure. Never had this circumstance before where the filter was still low mileage and clean but aged. Wonder if the glue inside it will hold up..
My 2015 Sienna went for the same surgery twice, the first time wasn't done right and oil leak everywhere. The dealership mechanic denied at first claiming it was the oil residue from the last job. This problem seems to be quite common perhaps that's one of the reasons many new Toyotas use more reliable 4 cyl. hybrid engine. Btw, this job costs thousands, without warranty I'd not be able to afford it. Great job, AMD you fixed it right the first time!
Your first mistake was buying into the Toyota fallacy of "reliablility". They're no better than anything else, and worse in many ways. You're paying extra for inferior design and technology based on the farce of "reliability".
@@wildman1137 They are better than most for vast majority of cars... but Toyota isnt perfect.
Wow you are a master (old man Scotty Kilmer should be impressed). I would be very fortunate to have you work on my car.
Thanks! I am merely an Expert level tech and am getting my first insurance claim 2GR-FKE swap tomorrow. So excited, but scared at the same time. I just got done swapping a 1zz-fe on an AWD Matrix and lemme tell ya... it humbled me for sure. **ARE THERE any special tools that you wouldn't expect your typical technician to not have handy?**
It's always nice to see someone take pride in their work like you do. I also clean the engine bay as well because it really doesn't take much more time, but results in a much cleaner presentation for when the customer opens the hood and looks at their new engine.
Love your channei! You are a true pro and believer brother! Will trailer my car all the way to you if/when I need serious repair work. God bless!
That looked like fun to me at lest. I always loved working on engines.
Great video and you went straight to the point
Nut, id love to see the 1gr fe. Its one of the best engines I believe
YES! More videos about this engine please (just being selfish, ‘cause my vehicle has it). Also, thank goodness for mechanics. I CERTAINLY ain’t doing this! 😁
I have one in my Toyota Aurion. It's a 2012 model with nearly 140,000 kays on it and it is absolutely perfect. No leaks, noises. Nothing.
The 2GR-FE is one of the best engines of all time. Just do regular oil changes and it will do a million kays.
It's a leaky junk engine. You toyotder buying clowns are brainwashed.
@@wildman1137 What car or SUV with a better engine would you recommend?
I’m having to do this on a Lexus ES350, except I’m having to go a bit further and remove and replace timing chains, guides, tensioners and the VVTI cam gears for the intake. The Bank 1 VVTI cam gear was rattling on start up for a good 1.5s after start up. Told the guy if the engine is out and the covers off, and I’m having to pull the timing we’re going to change it all out so we don’t have to go in. Also told him if he’s got any other repairs he’d like done while the engines out now is the time.
Awesome!! Can’t wait to have a series of the 2GR-FKS (spark plugs, etc..) 😀
You should totally do a video on the 2GR-FKS!
Also great video, that is quite involved....
Coming up actually!
I give this a 8 on a scale of 1 to 10. In difficulty in my humble opinion. Im a retired diyer trying to save mucho denero
This is gonna be a good one!
This man is a gem!!! Please AMD please keep it coming!!!
I have a 2016 Tacoma. Timing cover started leaking at 131,000. Last June 2021. Took it to dealer. They talked with Toyota and Toyota agreed to fix it for $500 my cost. So I was thrilled. They did not remove the engine. Removed everything they needed to get the cover off. Resealed and reinstalled. I was thrilled. Yup not so thrilled anymore. Was working under truck last week. Looked up and saw the same timing cover leak starting near the power steering pump, just like last time. I’ve driven only 15,000 miles and 1 ¼ year since the repair. Headed back to dealer next week. Was already told warranty on this worn was only 1 year and if it had to be done again could cost $5000! I don’t understand how this flaw could exist? And then it starts leaking all over again only 15000 miles later. I sure hope Toyota will step up tho reseal it once again.
check my comment on this video. Maybe it will help you out
Great video! I've got the 2GR--FXE in my GS450h. Great engine!
We have a '05 Avalon and there was a recall back in 2006 on the VVTI line that replaced the rubber version to the metal one.
Thank you very much for the video. Please post a picture of what to look for before the engine came out. :)
Amd, also told me I should have the techs look my timming cover before my warranty ran out. ( 14 corolla s) it was leaking , 17 hours labor $2050 repair.
I miss the days of being able to remove and replace an engine in the '69 VW Beetle in 45 minutes! This video made my head hurt.
Just in time ! Need to do this on my highlander;) thanks man!
Wow, alot of work! great job!
If I ever need work done on my 2GR-FKS, I'm towing it to your dealership
I'm convince it would've been easier to just replaced the engine. Labor should be very similar. Thumb up
Mashallah Akhi ahmed , May Allah Bless you for this hard work
Very well put together video! Thank you!
I love this engine and how reliable it is, but this job is enough to make a person just sell the car lol. I make sure whenever I buy a car with this engine that the previous owner already had this job done 😂
Good job. Exactly what I was looking for.
Yes, yes, yes! I don't know why I was so excited to see this... Is there a "before" picture of the timing chain cover leak on this vehicle?
I do have a few pictures here and there from other cars missed it on this one.
Yes I was wondering that too. How bad is the oil leak so that you would like to go through all this trouble. Also, is it the type of sealant that the factory used that is causing the issue? How long the repaired one will last?
@@mornek I would like to know too if the FIPG the factory used turns a lighter than than the brown that could be seen on an edge of one of the pans because mine I see that stuff pushed out all around the covers 😂 for reference mine has about 175k so at least that long unless it's been done before!
one of the best out there👍 keep up the good work!
Perfect job for when its raining or snowing outside..😉
You got it!
And wind blowing 25 mph
Wow! How thorough your work is! Please make a video on how to make a dusty, filthy engine clean again. What technique and what chemicals do you usually use to clean the engine & the engine compartment? Did you use degreaser or pressure washer? Please help! Thank you, Sir! May the Lord bless you and your family! Best regards from Atlanta.
Good job! well documented!!
A true professional
The low tension piston rings allow combustion gases to enter the crankcase. In time, the PCV valve becomes stuck closed. Then, the pressure builds to the point to push the sealer out of the groove in the timing cover which now leaks oil.
Fix: check and replace the PCV valve regularly to keep pressures low.
Awesome video , your attention to detail is impressive!
Excellent Job! Unbelievable!
Sir I salute You.
Great job and video like always
Thanks. Very useful video.
I had rusty bolts on that engine's plastic intake manifold (the allen key socket stripped the head...one of the reasons the spark plugs never got changed while we had it... make sure to change the spark plugs on your V6 every 50k miles. Its to get the bolts out while they are removable before they seize together.
Why 50,000 miles? Denso specifies 100-105,000 miles on this iridium tipped plugs. Protect the heads of the bolts by applying some dielectric grease and apply anti seize to the threads instead….🤷🏻♂️
Yes. The Denso plugs themselves will be fine. All the parts that need removed to get to the plugs might get seized together together, which is what happened to me. Also, spark plugs that don't move at all upon attempting to loosen, since they were never removed until 100k+ miles, also are not fun to deal with since they feel like they can break, and end up wasting time. That's why I'd suggest changing them out at 50k miles. Bare minimum, take them out, inspect them then reinstall them at 50k..but with all that work, just replace them.
@@mattb9664 Odd about those denso spark plugs, I just replaced them on a 2004 4Runner with 205,000 miles and not one of them seized. Then on an 07 Tundra with 103,000 miles and again, not an issue. Perhaps applying anti seize on your spark plugs?
Nice one Sir. Great job. If I could give you a thousand thumbs up, I would.
Thanks for posting this
My 2GR-FE has a leak sadly on the Timing cover, 260k miles on it still going strong, everything is soaked in oil where the PS pump is but I'm not going to bother with it as long as it's not leaving puddles or losing oil rapidly.
It's very common, I have it in my 2007 Sienna, I've noticed it 4 years ago, but as you said it's not dripping and the oil level is not going down. So I'll just leave it alone. 150K miles. Still running with no issues.
I would do one thing. Clean up the leak to prevent the oily mess. Eventually gets to the belt and gets thrown into the alternator and ruins it. If you clean it regularly it wouldn’t get that bad.
@@TheCarCareNut Not a mechanic here. I have the same problem with my 2008 Lexus RX350. Not puddles , just drips. No need to add oil in between oil change. Can I use a brake cleaner to clean the affected area? Thank you.
Yes you can and I would to see how long it takes to come back
@@TheCarCareNut Many thanks 🙏🏽
Brilliant job and a very nice video! 👍🏼
I think most people would actually be happy to pay (probably tip extra) for repairs if mechanics provided video/photos like this of what it takes to repair their vehicles.
Great job. I was wondering how many hours does this job take? Thank you and God bless!
this is a beautifully made guide. I love it thank you so much
Great video. Thanks.
Wow what a pain of a to fix an oil leak. We have 2014 Highlander hope this tnever happens to us. I bet this is a $4k job
And here I thought it was a $600-$1000. Guess I wasn't thinking dealer prices.
If you have the 3.5 it will happen they all leak from the timing cover sooner or later.
Great job brother. I'm usually take engine out from car by self and mount to engine stand and work. Hopefully!! not warranty job, paid only for higlander awd to 16.4hr :(
This was extended warranty but it paid warranty time
@@TheCarCareNut :(
I have leak on the Tacoma. Toyota keep asking me if I want to pay 4000+ for faulty engine.
I regularly wash the engine and keep driving. It is not losing as much as i need to top up between oil changes.
Maybe worth to combine job with next clutch change. People report oil keep leaking after resealing. If done on warranty maybe worth it but spend 10K to keep clean the engine maybe not.
Question I have a 2010 Highlander 2wd it’s starting to chatter on startup not much but still making noise do I need to remove the engine to do the timing chain? Or do you have e a video for that year
That damn rubber line causes me a new engine for my 2011 sienna.
That sucks!
I got lucky I saw the murder scene and shut the engine off with just a drop of oil on my dip stick 😬
Thanks for this video
Thank you for the incredible dive into this job. I have this engine in my 16 Camry. Are there any tricks to replacing the serpentine belt? One manual said it is so close to the body that the subframe has to be lowered! Is the valve lash on this engine hydraulic and therefore requiring no adjustment? What sealant do you recommend? Should the desiccant/drier be replaced if you open the A/C system? This engine is so smooth and sounds so great wide open. I guess the $6K and service challenge is the cost over the 2.5L!
Hi Randy! The serpentine belt area is tight but a bit easier through the wheel well. Where that apron cover that I removed in this video that exposed the harmonic balancer. No need to drop the sub frame of course for the belt. This engine has hydraulic lifters so no valve adjustments. For the sealer on the engine I would use the original sealer it’s not expensive and it’s very good. For the AC if you place it on a 20-25 min vacuum afterwards you don’t need to replace the drier
Great info/ video
I hope I don’t have the same issues with my 08 Avalon
Very useful! Thank you very much.
Great video! I would rather just keep filling the engine with oil as it leaks.
For those of us with this leak, at what point do we NEED to have this done? I imagine if the oil is pooling on the ground, but if the leak is a slight weep, still need to be done at that point?
Honestly if it’s not actively dripping on the ground I wouldn’t worry about it. However if you have any kind of warranty bring it up even if it’s small. If you are out of warranty and it’s covering the whole sub frame clean everything and drive it and see how long it takes to reappear.
@@TheCarCareNut Thank you for the response CCN👍🏻
@@TheCarCareNut Yes sir that would be mine Seeping but not dripping
last quoted a 1700$ repair two years ago
Thank you!!
Could you try a lucus oil gasket sealer ?
I hope you can provide some input to my problem - - I have a 2009 Highlander Limited with 143K miles. On Christmas Eve 2021 we headed out from the Chicago suburbs to spend time with family in Nebraska, and as we were nearing the IL border on I88, I noticed my rear window seemed smeary when I tried to clean it - - the road was wet and was kicking up crud. I figured I'd just clean it better when we topped off the tank at the Iowa 80 truck stop, but when I pulled in to the pumps, I heard what sounded like lifter noise, After refueling, I checked the dipstick, and saw nothing. I went in and got 4 quarts of oil, added them, and the dipstick showed only half full. When I fired up the car, I expected to see blue smoke, but the exhaust was clean, and when I walked around the front, I saw a huge puddle of oil under the engine. Apparently the oil line to the oil cooler had sprung a leak. To make a long story a bit shorter, we had the car worked on and they replaced the line with a kit that included a stainless line. When I looked things up on the internet, I found that this was apparently a known issue, but Toyota had never issued a recall. I have checked with about 4 mechanics, and they are all recommending replacing the engine. I am looking at about $7K to have it rebuilt & reinstalled. I called the dealer we got it from (used) to see if Toyota has dealt with this issue, and would offer any assistance, but they didn't offer any help. I am considering talking to Toyota corporate, but thought I would see if you have had any experience with this issue, or if you know of Toyota offering any compensation. My long-time mechanic who is retired recommended an engine rebuilding place in Elmhurst that has a 3 month wait, and I am considering going in that direction - - but if you have any input on where to take it, I would appreciate it.
something I forgot to add - - the low oil pressure warning only came on after I restarted the engine after filling up with gas - - no warning whatsoever when we were cruising down the highway. Thanks for any help or input you can give!
Maybe a short video on how we fellow OCD folks can safely clean the plastic parts in our engine bays?? (I'd assume a cleaner that won't attract dirt when it's dry.)
I spray the plastic with Simple Green, lightly rub with a soft brush or rag, and then just rinse (no power washer)
First you video is very nice. Can you do a video for explain how work inside the engine 2017 RAV4 2.5l. I see you video on new 2.5l and i love it.
I have a 2017 RAV4 XLE, that why i ask :)
At the end, I was going to say "You did not clean the engine after you completed the job" and bam!, you cleaned it LOL. How much does that kind of a job usually cost?
Hi! On average 2.5-3k or 15-20 hours of labor
nothing excites me more than seeing a new video from you hahaha hell yes
Few questions:
IS this the same engine that is in the Tacoma? Also, Are these low mileage leaks or high mileage leaks?
Hi Hugo! Thank you for watching! This is not the same engine in the Tacoma. A newer updated version of this engine is in the 2016+ Tacoma which also leaks exactly the same. The older Tacoma had a similar block but different cylinder heads. These leaks are really random. Some leak as low as 15k miles some go 200k miles without leaking
@@TheCarCareNut i own a 2021 tundra how common are cam tower leaks on those? and is that one of those random leaks as well?
I haven’t seen one on a 2021 yet but the other day we had a 2019 with a leaking cam tower. Also very random on those
very good video
Hi AMD! U make it look so easy, very systematic! Do u recommend preventative steps? Water pump, plugs, anything hard to get to when installed?
Hi! Usually water pump plugs and drive belt. Some people go all out and replace the chain guides and even head gaskets which there isn’t much to get to them
@@TheCarCareNut When I get mine fixed replacing those parts would be more logical since the engine is already apart cheaper then than later.
This is why many of us tend to live with the leaks because the cost is ridiculous.
Amazing!
Is this still an issue on 2019+ tacomas or are they too new to know? Is toyota ever going to address this issue?
Hi! I haven’t seen one yet but most of them that leak on the Tacoma are 16-17
great video