Toyota tech here. That engine was famous for oil pump seal leaking. In behind the timing belt. Oil pump is driven by timing belt, there is "O" ring style gasket where it is bolted to the block. Heat makes them crispy. They usually pump out oil pretty good when engine is running. Same mill used in the Celica
117,000 miles and already has a junkyard engine! That one of the most reliable cars all time. I've worked on multiple with 400,000 plus on original engine. Crazy
There's gotta be a million mile Camry out there with the original engine. Someone who took care of it and spent money to replace the structural parts on an old car.
This is like watching my long departed dad working on cars. Us kids were always helping by getting the wrong size socket, or compressing springs (whilst learning about levers), or trying to help in whatever way. It is quite a relaxing way to spend an hour or so. Thx for the content.
with me it is my grandfather, I actually just said the same thing to my friend that I enjoy watching car repairs, guess you hit on why. only I learned at a very young age to NEVER get the wrong tool or size or ELSE haaaaaaaaaa Funny, back then I was forced to, so I never wanted to get into it, and now I enjoy watching it, times change haaaaaaaaa OMG I just noticed his name is Ray, haaaaaaa My grandfathers Name
What I like about this and other vids from this shop: when people are posting all kinds of trash on yt about bashing auto mechanics this one shows good honest work being done, thanks Ray
Valve cover gaskets are known for leaking on 4th generation Camrys. The bolts bottom out before compressing the gaskets. A simple fix is to put a couple of washers on the bolts. The bolts bottom out on a shoulder before the threaded part, which is too short. The washers will keep the shoulder from bottoming out before the gasket compresses. This applies to the V6 models.
@@JohnNorris411 You can stack two of them right? After re-install and torquing, take her out for a "quicky" and retorque. I would even do it one more time "another quicky" . that's all you should have to do. Your car will need to re-map itself and this is why I am saying your car will need a quicky. So you will have to safely of course but aggressively drive your car around. Your car just needs to check and will adjust its A/F ratios. You probably already know this but for the people that don't no this step they really need to learn about it. Like I said safely, find a completely vacant parking lot or something that gives you plenty of room with clear vision is to not hurt yourself or anybody else. Then all you have to do is launch it a few times ... 0 to 60 is plenty. I assume too much sooo... Don't hesitate to ask for any more information. It is better to find out you're wrong beforehand so you can rectify and correct before you make a mistake. Saving you time and money. And Bob's your uncle
@@notheaveragejoe6403 LMAO!! A man after my own heart ! I’ve literally tried to pull the hose in half, instead of simply going and getting it loose. My wife just shakes her head and goes inside.
I like watching these when my anxiety wakes me up in the middle of the night. It's calming to see you tear something down, find a problem and fix it. All the little in jokes make me chuckle every time.
When working on my hot rod (72 Chev Stepside 454HO) I get into a zen like state and everything calms down. If I had to do it for a living I'd be a friggen basket case!
Well it was a floppy ass shit talking day. Punch list growing growing gone bad , it's not our shop did this, oh my this is broken but I didn't break it I'm all that . All blo
2000 Camry oil leak is an engine R&R reseal. Rear main seal, rear main seal housing, front cover and oil pump, all 3 front seals, cam plug in the rear, valve cover gasket, PCV valve, and make sure the valve cover breather baffles aren't blocked with the all too common sludge. Those were good cars but man did they fry the seals with too hot of engine oil.
Had installed a oil cooler that the dealer said was really needed! Did it work? Don’t know because haven’t had a leak yet. Oh they installed a oil temperature gauge too.. They charged me $280:for,parts and labor. This was years ago on my 2005 Camry LE.
Another customer of mine as a 2002 Tahoe that was suffering from 4wd issues and only after replacing the entire damn system did I finally find the source of the problem. The ground strap that goes from the firewall to the back of the block was attached to the coil bracket, which aint grounded, and the one in the harness that goes to the ac compressor was just hanging there. The dash lights would go crazy anytime the fan was turned on and it also blew three transfer case shift modules since the correct ground was missing. Fixed the grounds, replaced the fried mosfet in the module and its been great ever since. Diagnosed first, parts last.
GM's have always been a little sensitive to bad grounds, but Chrysler products really hate a bad ground. I have made some pretty good money on Neon platforms fixing no starts because of one broken ground strap.
@@wrench31e22 I don't believe any lektric sys works perfectly unless properly Grounded. I've read ground issues are the most (90%) common cause of lektric gremlins !
I liked this project. We have a 2005 camery XLE with over 325.000 miles on it. We had a topside oil leak this fall, eighteen hundred dollars later we have had no further issues with it.
Living in my truck. Everytime something breaks or I need to diagnose something 8 times out of ten one of your videos got it. More 90s sierra videos pls!!
Ive been following this channel for some time, and im a mechanic myself ... This is actually one if the most informative, realistic and honest channels i have come by ... 5½% likes is not enough people, Come on!
It's unbelievable how informative his videos are. I feel like I could do all the work myself with his guidance. It's all very genuine, from the work to the shop humor
@@MDSBock I thought so first as well, but am now doing mechanical studies and realized most things are essentially glued to the car, and some things wont snap into place or sit right without a bit of force.
@@Nycorexti the mechanic is conscientious probably then most, just a general statement about being rough on pulling bits apart what I really didn't like is him putting a wire brush anywhere under the cam cover, say that is a big no, no...
So nice to see someone with integrity and experience as a technician using knowledge, experience and skill to fix problems. Great channel Ray, I always enjoy watching. Thank you for doing this.
I once had a vehicle with leaking oil all at the bottom. Took a to a shop, told them to identify where the leaking is coming from and we can go on from there regarding repairs. The shop took 5min to check it and came back to tell me it's too oily down there to tell where the leak is from.... Well duhhh I did stated it was leaking oil all at the bottom that's why I took it to a "professional" to diagnose and that's all the "professional" can tell me. Then hit me with a $40 bill. Then tries to sell me more BS for $100 by telling me they can clean the oil and spray some solvent on it to see where the leak is coming from.... You should've done the cleaning and solvent right from the start instead of telling me it's too oily and charging $40 just for looking at it. You sir are an honest mechanic. 👍
@@user-hy7su3jm8z sorry the main purpose for the positive crankcase ventilator is to put a negative pressure inside all of the crankcase just in case something might want to go out plus it sucks all the blow by back into the engine
@@ronalddaub9740 yeah their intended purpose makes me wonder why so many people remove them from custom builds. Sucking the gas fumes from blow by away is great for oil health and coincidentally engine longevity.
I find it hard to believe the shop would pay for that cost. With a junkyard engine 14 months out? I would think they would have been lucky to get 30 days. Plus depending upon how long that engine was sitting those seals would immediately start to dry rot. I'm sure there are going to be more seals along the way. Great job as always. Thank you for the video!
So generally on a junkyard engine it wasn't the engine that was failing, but sensors, plugs, valve stem seals, distributor. My grandfather owned a junkyard and I worked there from when I was three until I went to college. We would always compression test engines and they hardly ever failed. Dry rot on the seals can definitely suck but it usually took a very long time for them to do so since they sat in the shade of their own hood. If you want to know you got a good one, have it compression and wet compression tested. After that if it also has good oil pressure then it is a good motor for a junk yard motor.
@@channell11 I don't get it. Why would a Toyota need repair? Mine has clocked 325 000 km (202 000 miles). Last year I had to replace a stabilizer link.
Just about any car should make it to 200k with basic maintenance. I've actually out probably 130k or more miles on my beater without even an oil change....
True. He never seems to run into the cross-threaded bolts, broken bolts, seized bolts, tubing that's torn, parts that don't fit or you can't get, etc. that I seem to run in to.
Behold the solid-as-a-rock Toyota 4A-FE. 350-400k no problem, IF you change the oil regularly. They tended to sludge up if you did not. Ray, did the same procedure to my 97 Camry, but I got the new cam seal and VC gasket from the dealer. Used Toyota FIPG sealer as recommended. Never leaked another drop. Removed the coil packs and that bracket to facilitate the install of the cam plug with a light coat of FIPG. Easy. By the way, the final drive, or differential, on the 4A-FE is NOT fed by the main transmission sump. It has separate drain and refill plugs, and holds one (1) quart of Dexron. The transmission is a A140E. Electronic shift solenoids.
I found out that the brake adjustment spoon worked greatly on removing stuck coil packs and wires for leverage especially with the half circle at the end of it to cradle the head with even leverage
I did the same job on my Camry (Australia, built June 2001). I found one of the 30mm nuts (above the seal on no. 1 cylinder) loose. Yes, I did break the brittle plastic PCV valve, and got a junk yard replacement, with a new grommet. The original engine is still functioning at 289,000 km (about 180,000 miles). I did find the rubber had gone hard around the washers of the spark plug holes, and used a rocker cover kit (including a filler cap seal). This substantially reduced the oil leak...
@@robpeabo509 Yeah.. I'm in Australia, and some automotive measurement terms are unique in America, but I can understand; you've mentioned one, and a few that I read about is the term 'valve lash', which converts to 'valve clearance', and in music notation we say 'bar', and the American term is 'measure'.. In 1973 Australia converted to metric which is mainly in weight and distance (speed = distance/time). Weight in kilograms (1kg = 2.2 pounds), distance in metres (1m = 39 inches).
@@jamesatkinson6480 In the USA the standard measurement as legislated is the metric system. Unfortunately they also kept the imperial system also. They should have drawn a line in the sand and made metric compulsory. A lot of other countries did, so it is not as if the USA will collapse and life as they know it will end. Look at a lot of American manufactured vehicles, they have metric hardware, they had to to be able to export to metric using countries, so the local vehicles followed suit. And really, who gives a rats about 2/5th's of 5/8th's of F/A lol. Oh yeah, they have Superman and the Road Runner, they won't let it end 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. I was born in the imperial era and went to school in the metric era, learnt the metric system and when I started working in the early 80"s I like many others had to learn the imperial measurements because the equipment manufactured in the imperial measurement days still had many years of service life left.
@@robpeabo509 Yeah.. I can see the the motor car wheel having mixed dimensions for some time... (rim diameter in inches, width in millimeters, profile (height from rim edge to ground) in millimeters)...
I love working on my own vehicles, have done a few frame up rebuilds. But I would never want to do it for a living, working on other people's vehicles. Your a saint, a good mechanic is so hard to find.
I used to have a 98 Camry with 5SFE had 300,000 miles on it when I sold it was still running great though I’m up here in the rust belt we call that a self lubricating chassis system keeps the rust down
Great video. If dealing with so many aluminum parts, I’m surprised you don’t have a brass faced vise. Just a thought, I really like watching an honest mechanic who is very methodical with the work and describes in detail what your doing in the moment. Great videos!
You can improvise simple soft jaws from a bit of L-shaped aluminium extrusion. Just cut them to length and hang them on the jaws. Of course they WILL fall out when you're using the vise at some point, but beggars can't be choosers.
its funny cause your shop did shitty work and the lady had to come back to get it fixed then the 2nd time you still wing it and say that's not how i would normally do it but its worth fucking it up and wasting more of her time and money this guy is your typical mechanic
@@lordnox69 Are you better mechanic in the times you aren't tracking other artist's music to video game playthroughs? I ask because a person's TH-cam channel does not always define what their occupation is.
Hi Ray! I've been subbed for a while. I just wanted to say that there's something really satisfying watching you diagnose and repair after a hard day cutting and welding sheet metal. Your patience with difficult tasks is inspiring and helps me keep my cool with my own work. Props to you my man!
I totally agree. I start throwing tools across the garage at lesser problems. Ray helps me realize a cool head does you more good than self created stress.
@@snaeshaads8203 1992-2004 style valve covers can be very forgiving (mostly honda/toyota). my honda motor calls for 13 in lbs torque for the valve cover bolts. rule of thumb to eye ball it is just finger tighten, then 1/2 or less turn with ratchet untill it feels like it bottoms out. i have straight finger tightened valve covers and had no seepage for days of on/off driving. But u will eventually. So you want to torque it right eventually. But it will live under torqued as long as it has oil. Valve cover gaskets do 99.99% of the work sealing. going from 13 in lbs of torque to say 30 will have 0 affect on the seal. over tightening valve cover bolts is way more dangerous than under torqueing. if EVER in doubt. ALWAYS UNDER TORQUE VALVE COVERS. or else you will end up with stripped/snapped valve cover bolts, or a warped valve cover.
@@frankyg7880 yep over torque is exactly what I was talking about. At least with Honda (and someone can correct me on this) the steel screws thread straight into the aluminum block. Makes it VERY easy to strip the threads out, which is why I kind of was wondering if he should have been using a torque wrench to be sure. Especially considering he’s a professional and someone was specifically paying him to fix an oil leak.
@@snaeshaads8203 A torque wrench wouldn't help with that. When steel and aluminum come into contact they corrodes over time and seize. The safest and easiest way to remove the screw is with an impact screw driver.
Ray is still recovering from the video he posted on 5 February "First time for everything". I think he is still uncomfortable working with oil. He will come good soon.
So your shop installed a junkyard engine and now it is coming back. That is the real story. Not saying you installed it, but it is obvious where the issues stem from. The junkyard motor. I wrote service and ran a service dept. for Toyota and Lexus. If you install a used engine. Make sure to either do a complete gasket replacement at the customers expense or make sure to detail that is not covered in the RO/work order and is the customer's responsibility. Then make sure that they sign and acknowledge it 100%. You did a great job to resolve the issue given the circumstances. Excellent repair. We always recommended two-three oil changes and then retorque the valve cover nuts for the valve cover. Creates return work in the same process most of the time. Some people will not fix their cars unless it is a last resort.
Everyone.....Be aware that using too much di-electric grease on spark plug boots will cause misfires. Took me days and sleepless nights to figure out what was wrong with my Mazda Tribute. A good cleaning and grease used sparingly is all you need! I don' know if Ray knows this but i am sharing this info with anybody who will listen.
When it comes back with the same codes, the root cause for those EVAP faults are likely from the charcoal canister breaking apart and clogging the lines.
Yup, gotta love over engineered yota evap systems! Why the need for redundant vsv's and internal valves I'll never know. Everyone else seems just fine with 3 main components(purge, vent, canister) but not yota! Plus I love how they make their vacuum hoses out of some sort of recycled granite powder lol.
@@stephenhurd1489 evaporative system on this engine always throwing p0401 even after changing vsv etc. Even tested with vacuum handpump driving me crazy 😈
Long as the tech is properly compensated , who cares how the work is paid for. Having customer wait for oil leak fix is insane. Apparently Ray 's the mopup crew , expected to perform miracles on other's repairs without all the correct parts to do it right.
well if you work for a small business them doing well means you doing well people don't seem to understand this the more money the business makes the more room they have to pay talent. having someone wait for a pan gasket is no big deal. iv done exactly that plenty
@@ronalddaub9740 I believe his point is that an oil leak fix could take a substantial amount of time just to “properly” diagnose and when you add in the time it takes to acquire the parts needed to “properly” complete the repair plus the time to actually do the repair “properly”, this customer could be waiting for hours and hours and hours. It would have been a better service to the customer if she were offered a ride home and then have someone drop her car off to her after it’s repaired, especially considering this job is apparently a result of something the shop feels responsible for….
@@fireballxl-5748 To be clear, I’m not questioning their decision to have her wait. I have no idea what the exact circumstances of this situation were.
So nice to see a tech lubricating the spark-plug leads. I do that and put a bit around where it seats in the cam cover as well - but never seen anyone else doing it. :)
You know I always wondered how my son could watch TH-cam all day of people playing video games instead of playing them himself. I'm a diesel truck mechanic and I findi myself doing the same thing by watching you. LOL It just sad. LOL Oh yeah..."Do Dah Do Dah Do"
Was once working on a '79 Olds 403 and when replacing the gallery cover I had to pull it again for some reason. Now, I was out of RTV. My wife was at work with the other car so what to do? In a junk drawer in the house I found a tube of bathtub calk. On it went and the gallery cover never leaked.
Fantastic job. I like watching your calm way of working on stuff. I was exactly the same way. While instructing others I would explain to those that were watching in layman's terms exactly how to do it and what not to do. Mentor's I learned from in the 60's and early 70's told me to remember what I am working on could care less if I am mad sad or glad so why get excited about it and if it came apart it will go back together and most of all don't break bolts. If it won't go in or out figure out why and heat is my friend for stuck one's. I retired as a heavy equipment mechanic/Supervisor for the City of Mesa Az in 2006 at age 50. I rebuilt my first engine at age 14. Did all the machine work myself as well. It was a 1954 272 Ford Y-block. I ran across your channel. I like what you do and how you do it. So I am a subscriber. Keep up the good work.
I thought all the Ford Y blocks were 292 Or 312? I had A 57 Ford When I was In My teen's. The 292 had been rebuilt.. That was A very good running Motor. It would Idle down So low it made me think if I could stop the Motor at the fan blades wearing gloves. Best riding car I ever owned.
Believe me there aren't many who can keep up with Ray , no matter what verbage. You know better than most this skill set is only acquired thru hands on experience
@@christopherl2143 they also started out with a 265 y block and then they had a 272 also they had a bunch of y blocks and the only thing that was wrong is they didn't have enough oil to the camshaft but with nowadays clean oil they would run good
@@peted5217 hes smart but he's not as smart as some of us older guys he's smart enough to have a TH-cam channel.. And where he is totally wrong is putting a little bit of oil in a filter when you can it's not going to pour dirt in it any more than he's putting third inside that valve cover right now with a wire brush no I'm not bitching but he's playing both ends of the game
The reason it does not have a torque is because of the rubber seals both in the sealing edge and the ones under the locking nuts. You actually visually inspect the seals as the nuts are tightened to ensure no over bulging
Great to see you take the proper step of cleaning all the mating surfaces well prior to sealing them. Some have said this is “doing extra” but for people who take pride in their work like you, and myself, that’s standard operating procedure. Do it right the first time.
Thanks for another great video! So many people get help and confidence in doing their own repairs because of you!! Glad you are keeping them coming!! Looking forward to the next one!!
I look forward to your videos. You do a great job and are a superb automotive technician. I recently changed out my water pump and muttered "reverse click" and "click" as I worked on it. I haven't yet gotten into the habit of saying "gravity" when I drop things to the garage floor, which happens a lot, too much, but I'll get there. Have yourself a great day, Ray. And please keep the videos coming.
Yeah he's slinging crap everywhere and then he complains about don't put oil in a new oil filter because you will put contaminants in it that's the biggest bunch of BS I've ever heard from an outright good mechanic he's lying just because he does not want to I will always prelude my filters and if they're upside down I will get the paper wet sue me my engines last forever 😜
Lil late comment but whole time was thinking a brass brush would be not as harsh on aluminum parts than a steel wire brush. In end it all works use what you have , just more siliconcarni . Silicon almost everywhere n will never leak . Just hope you're not the one that has to ever open it up again. Scotch Brite or roloc Scotch Brite if you have room to get disc in there .
Like your GM oil canister socket. Also, I gotta respect you guys that do the mechanic work and all the filming at the same time, that’s a lotta work! Filming takes up so much time and effort, I am too lazy, I just prefer to do the work on the car and be done with it. So I thank you!
My brother is a mechanic and i love watching him hmmm and hahh about trying to figure out issues. And you arr newrky identical in how you approach stuff. It gives me a good feeling watching ya ^-^ thank you
@@CrimeVid when it hits the fan it's like watching John Wick on steroids but as we know it's a peaceful pro-test! so its fine. Saturday night get the popcorn out it's going to be a long night (just jocking)😳. Let's go Brandon 🇬🇧🇺🇲🇨🇦✌🏻👍🏻❤️
I often watch your videos at an accelerated speed so I can see more of them in the same amount of time. Makes you look even more super-efficient than you already are. Keep it up. Cheerz
Your a lot like my dad's friend Alan, ran his own garage and was well known for his honesty and no bs. Always did a proper job. If he saw something that was going south but could be put off for a little while he'd have a chat with the customer, let them know the what's what and things.... never ran out of customers. It's brilliant to see a pro like yourself work, I think I watched two vids before hitting the sub button.
Yeah, think my 97 camry has a bad o-ring. Noticed a very slow oil leak. Not enough to be dangerous, but I'll definitely get that package in next time it goes to the shop.
@@Skylancer727 probably the oil pump housing then. The o-ring on the oil pump leaks, but it usualy has been replaced at least once with a timing belt job (some kits have it). Nobody ever get the housing done with a timing belt, you need to remove the oil pan to do it
@@felixrobitaille8170 yeah I know it's not gonna be a quick fix. Why I've been holding off for now. Since I'm expecting to take a long trip soon, I'm also planning on possibly having the fuel pump replaced. Being 25 years old and still running the OG scares me s**tless about going on an 800 mile trip. Either that or just get a new car... leaning more toward a new car.
Why would you think that when the whole back of the head and block were soaked in oil? Mine was the same way and two of the nuts holding down the valve cover were loose.
I am new to your channel and you, sir, are the most sane auto mechanic I have ever seen. Hell, you may be one of the sanest people I have seen. Look forward to many more videos.
Ray , I'm surprised you didn't take it back up and clean the oil off the bottom especially off the exhaust . She may keep smelling it and claim it is still leaking .
@@eaglerider1826 the customer just got (likely) a free repair on something that is out of the 12k 12mo guarantee that is common in the automotive repair world. The fact that this is a junkyard engine predispositions me to think the owner is not automotive savvy
@@mmix224 Very true , I do agree with the shop . Ray stated that it had been 14 months so instead of arguing with the customer because she didn't notice it sooner . Take care of her and have a satisfied repeat customer .
I had an older toyota (early '70s) that was pretty good to work on. The valve cover was held down by two nuts over studs. You had to be sure the seals around the studs didn't leak. My 1960 Ford quarter-ton with a straight six was easier to work on though. You climbed over the fender, straddled the axle (one piece) and you get at everything.
Cars and engines are, or at least can be, way more simple than people imagine them to be. Even modern cars. Yes there are certain complexities, but in the end, you only need fuel, air, spark, and compression for the motor to run
@@andrewsang4688 you would be a great tech with your positive outlook . You've got the basics down pat. The minor detail differences won't hold you back from earning a good living
I know this was a year ago and a lot has changed but the “click” and “reverse click” think lives on. I hate it. Cause when I’m working on something I do that stupid freaking annoying same thing now. Thank you sir.
If you work on a lot of Japanese stuff invest in JIS cross point (philips) screw drivers. They fit those screws MUCH better. Vessel is the brand I use. Well worth it.
It completely baffles me why you are using that RTV garbage that is going to leak usually sooner than later. You should be using permatex form a gasket sealant #2. That stuff is perfect for these kind of applications. Rtv sucks it is my absolutely last choice when sealing fluid areas.
By the color and consistency of what he is using, it looks like ultra grey. Its a great sealant, but often installed incorrectly. Manufacture recommends a 24 hour dry time before putting back in service. The right stuff is what he should be using in this application since its immediately being put back into service. Your form a gasket #2 also has a 24 hour dry time.
@@devilmonkey it will leak, RTV is a crap choice sealant period. It performs horrible, it doesnt stick well unless you use rtv specific primer and if you use the primer it sticks so well you cant get it off. Most people dont even know there is a primer. The appropriate choice is what i said and in other applications its a quality gasket like on an oil pan and gasket sealant. Then it will never leak guaranteed. The new gaskets with the silicone sealing rings are also a great option. Hacks use RTV.
@@GregariousAntithesis You are quite the smug person. Unfortunately in this situation you are wrong. The customer is waiting, and will be on her way once the job is done. Also, permatex #2 does dry or "cure", just does not Harden. Full dry time is 24 hours.
For future reference there is a half moon seal that it looks like you missed removing to reseal it is aluminum so it is reused and it may come back leaking due to 20yo sealant also where that seal is should have added some sealant to those transitions as well. So in total there are 4 transitions that require some sealant to prevent leaks for the cam plugs
@@Franklinveterinarycenter1of4 Likely not, due to how diligent he is. It just wasn't shown in the video, or mentioned, so the viewers are left with a mystery. I have the same car and have performed the same repair. It is very common on these motors.
Ray, I've enjoyed your videos for a couple of years now, and in particular this one as I recently performed this repair on a friend's '98 Camry. Retired 40+ year VW tech, we did plenty of VC gaskets, cam seals and plugs for oil leaks. Going back to my air cooled days, the VC gaskets were cork and would typically leak oil all over the heater boxes. I was fortunate to have worked at a single product dealership in the Minneapolis area, and we received factory sponsored training often. Never stop learning. We were told never reach through the steering wheel as an unplanned air bag deployment could cause severe injury. 😮 Keep up the great conscientious work Ray. You're a rare one. 👍
Spark plug tubes can leak. Passenger side 1/2 moon is aluminum and reseable. Can leak on the bottom 1/2 of the plug. Can remove and resilicone. PCV valve grommet 90480-18001 can become hard and brittle.
I was a technician for over 25+ years it was amazing to me how much I felt like I was at home watching this video, and for the briefest of moments I actually missed turning wrenches but I took my trusty handy dandy ballpeen hammer and dislodged that notion before it took root, just before you started to apply the permatex I was wondering which it would be blue black or gold I could smell it in my head as you were putting it on, I'm glad I stumbled across your channel it was nice to watch someone else's pain for a change I just wish I would thought of doing something like that back in the day because I had a ton of oddball customers.
thank you for putting so much effort and being so meticulous with your work. I am a car guy and i do most of my own work but anytime i bring it in for something I dont have the tools for I get the "thatlll do" vibe.
Wonder if you could put some rtv or silicone to hold the manifold gasket in place? Once you flip it upside down to put it on, you really can't see if it stayed in place while jostling the valve cover in place. And how did you know the EVAP failure was the solenoid at the engine and not the vent on the canister? or a leaking gas cap? thanks for the informative video
Good video man, very common oil leak on those engines. Hope that does fix that evap code, it was obviously repaired but I gotta tell ya I’ve never seen any other manufacturer with more evap issues than Toyota/ Lexus. Great cars horrible evap systems! Lol have a good one.
This was awesome! A common issue taken care of easily and with craftsmanship! I loved how you repurposed the oil filter wrench for the valve cover hold down nuts by the spark plugs. I did something similar in plumbing. We all work on our own stuff. I used a hook spanner wrench to tighten the white PVC tubular drain parts under the sink. Most use Channel-locks and they work fine but a hook spanner tightens them way tighter and without marring them all up. If you use that on the tubular drain pipe collars they come out almost as strong as threaded metal pipes. A good mechanic/plumber/electrician always know 20 different uses for every tool he has. Last note: Kudos to Toyota for keeping things strong and simple which makes them easy to fix and very reliable. My top concerns I look for when buying a vehicle.
I am so glad you are clean with your language. I'm not a prude but my 14 year old autistic son is starting to watch your videos with me. He is amazing with Legos and is interested in cars, trucks, and RVs and I love how methodiiyou are with your explanations of what you do. My son is also adopted and we bonded over cars. We watch your videos together as a mom and son bonding time activity. Thank you thank you thank you.
Toyota tech here.
That engine was famous for oil pump seal leaking.
In behind the timing belt.
Oil pump is driven by timing belt, there is "O" ring style gasket where it is bolted to the block.
Heat makes them crispy.
They usually pump out oil pretty good when engine is running.
Same mill used in the Celica
117,000 miles and already has a junkyard engine! That one of the most reliable cars all time. I've worked on multiple with 400,000 plus on original engine. Crazy
Likely the clueless owner/driver running it out of coolant or oil
There's gotta be a million mile Camry out there with the original engine. Someone who took care of it and spent money to replace the structural parts on an old car.
This is like watching my long departed dad working on cars. Us kids were always helping by getting the wrong size socket, or compressing springs (whilst learning about levers), or trying to help in whatever way. It is quite a relaxing way to spend an hour or so.
Thx for the content.
with me it is my grandfather, I actually just said the same thing to my friend that I enjoy watching car repairs, guess you hit on why. only I learned at a very young age to NEVER get the wrong tool or size or ELSE haaaaaaaaaa Funny, back then I was forced to, so I never wanted to get into it, and now I enjoy watching it, times change haaaaaaaaa OMG I just noticed his name is Ray, haaaaaaa My grandfathers Name
What I like about this and other vids from this shop: when people are posting all kinds of trash on yt about bashing auto mechanics this one shows good honest work being done, thanks Ray
This has quickly become my favorite auto repair channel. Great job Ray!
Valve cover gaskets are known for leaking on 4th generation Camrys. The bolts bottom out before compressing the gaskets. A simple fix is to put a couple of washers on the bolts. The bolts bottom out on a shoulder before the threaded part, which is too short. The washers will keep the shoulder from bottoming out before the gasket compresses. This applies to the V6 models.
Do you know if this applies to the toyota 3.3 L engines. 2005?
@@JohnNorris411 No, I don't. You can probably find out on the internet, though. I'd think Toyota would have solved this by then.
@@JohnNorris411
You can stack two of them right? After re-install and torquing, take her out for a "quicky" and retorque. I would even do it one more time "another quicky" . that's all you should have to do.
Your car will need to re-map itself and this is why I am saying your car will need a quicky. So you will have to safely of course but aggressively drive your car around. Your car just needs to check and will adjust its A/F ratios. You probably already know this but for the people that don't no this step they really need to learn about it.
Like I said safely, find a completely vacant parking lot or something that gives you plenty of room with clear vision is to not hurt yourself or anybody else. Then all you have to do is launch it a few times ... 0 to 60 is plenty.
I assume too much sooo...
Don't hesitate to ask for any more information. It is better to find out you're wrong beforehand so you can rectify and correct before you make a mistake. Saving you time and money.
And Bob's your uncle
It's any model 1mfz. Had to do it on a 2000 Sienna. Much easier on the van and it was a V6.
or you can just buy shorter bolts.
Ray has more patience with an engine, than I do with a garden hose caught under my tire !
There's one of us on every block
Yo I got so mad one time shaking the hose I popped my shoulder out of place I was in full adrenaline mode.
@@notheaveragejoe6403 LMAO!! A man after my own heart ! I’ve literally tried to pull the hose in half, instead of simply going and getting it loose. My wife just shakes her head and goes inside.
Imagining this made me think of when you get a cord between your toes and you get angry when you have to pull it out by hand.
@@randyporter3491 I'd like to have a wife
I like watching these when my anxiety wakes me up in the middle of the night. It's calming to see you tear something down, find a problem and fix it. All the little in jokes make me chuckle every time.
Jesus Christ ask for him and you will be helped.
@@swiftxrapid919 im sry but i think you missed it, his name is Ray
That's called shop humor, a universal law. It's easier to be less mad at something when you have little jokes to spice your day
I just eat a few xanax and fall back asleep
@@xeldinn86 Clean for almost two years now. Thanks tho.
When working on my hot rod (72 Chev Stepside 454HO) I get into a zen like state and everything calms down. If I had to do it for a living I'd be a friggen basket case!
Those valve cover nuts are 30mm, and get torqued to 17 ft-lbs, just in case anyone is curious.
"You guys will call them and email them and get me in trouble."
Dad knows his kids can be a$$holes sometimes but still loves us. Lmao
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This comment is so underrated! 🤣
Well it was a floppy ass shit talking day. Punch list growing growing gone bad , it's not our shop did this, oh my this is broken but I didn't break it I'm all that .
All blo
Ya jiffy lube😂
Ray, gotta say “you’re the man”. Your laid back style usually has me in stitches a few mins in. Keep it up! You’re a joy to watch.
I would be proud to pay you to fix my cars. I can visibly see how honest and knowledgeable you are. Worth every dime.
A man like ray, let alone a mechanic like Ray, is worth his weight in gold
Yep, I'm a lady. N I like your vids. Coz you got some personality. N principled work ethic. Nice to see!
He has integrity.
I wish my mechanic was as dedicated and payed attention to detail like you good sir
2000 Camry oil leak is an engine R&R reseal. Rear main seal, rear main seal housing, front cover and oil pump, all 3 front seals, cam plug in the rear, valve cover gasket, PCV valve, and make sure the valve cover breather baffles aren't blocked with the all too common sludge. Those were good cars but man did they fry the seals with too hot of engine oil.
at least this one didnt have the oil filter adapter. Ive seen Yotas catch fire because of those leaking
Had installed a oil cooler that the dealer said was really needed! Did it work? Don’t know because haven’t had a leak yet. Oh they installed a oil temperature gauge too.. They charged me $280:for,parts and labor. This was years ago on my 2005 Camry LE.
@@alanfenick1103 Yeah? That's different engine. By then Toyota had figured out they had to cool their oil down a bit. Hope it lasts for you.
My truck is scheduled for an appointment to see Ray about a carrier bearing and a pinion seal on Monday. Hopefully he makes a video of it!
Hopefully he's well compensated for doing it
Are you joking I promise you you will regret it if it hasn't happened yet I stand by with a big box Kleenex
@@jeffereyduran8728 why do you say he will regret it?
THAT’S EXTREEEEEEEEEEE!
@@jeffereyduran8728 Just a troll!
Another customer of mine as a 2002 Tahoe that was suffering from 4wd issues and only after replacing the entire damn system did I finally find the source of the problem. The ground strap that goes from the firewall to the back of the block was attached to the coil bracket, which aint grounded, and the one in the harness that goes to the ac compressor was just hanging there. The dash lights would go crazy anytime the fan was turned on and it also blew three transfer case shift modules since the correct ground was missing. Fixed the grounds, replaced the fried mosfet in the module and its been great ever since. Diagnosed first, parts last.
GM's have always been a little sensitive to bad grounds, but Chrysler products really hate a bad ground. I have made some pretty good money on Neon platforms fixing no starts because of one broken ground strap.
GM Parts luv's U
@@wrench31e22 I don't believe any lektric sys works perfectly unless properly Grounded.
I've read ground issues are the most (90%) common cause of lektric gremlins !
I liked this project. We have a 2005 camery XLE with over 325.000 miles on it. We had a topside oil leak this fall, eighteen hundred dollars later we have had no further issues with it.
I think cursing gravity is my new favorite expletive.
Living in my truck. Everytime something breaks or I need to diagnose something 8 times out of ten one of your videos got it. More 90s sierra videos pls!!
That's awesome! The fact that his videos have been able to help. What powerhouse runs your sierra? One of the full size v8s or the v6 vortec?
Ive been following this channel for some time, and im a mechanic myself ... This is actually one if the most informative, realistic and honest channels i have come by ... 5½% likes is not enough people, Come on!
It's unbelievable how informative his videos are. I feel like I could do all the work myself with his guidance. It's all very genuine, from the work to the shop humor
@@MDSBock I thought so first as well, but am now doing mechanical studies and realized most things are essentially glued to the car, and some things wont snap into place or sit right without a bit of force.
@@Nycorexti the mechanic is conscientious probably then most, just a general statement about being rough on pulling bits apart what I really didn't like is him putting a wire brush anywhere under the cam cover, say that is a big no, no...
Sure screws up a lot. Dropping gasket into motor. Dropping gasket removal tool into motor. Not top notch work here.
What I’m watching.
He doesn't know how to use a torque wrench...one click only !!
So nice to see someone with integrity and experience as a technician using knowledge, experience and skill to fix problems. Great channel Ray, I always enjoy watching. Thank you for doing this.
I once had a vehicle with leaking oil all at the bottom. Took a to a shop, told them to identify where the leaking is coming from and we can go on from there regarding repairs. The shop took 5min to check it and came back to tell me it's too oily down there to tell where the leak is from.... Well duhhh I did stated it was leaking oil all at the bottom that's why I took it to a "professional" to diagnose and that's all the "professional" can tell me. Then hit me with a $40 bill. Then tries to sell me more BS for $100 by telling me they can clean the oil and spray some solvent on it to see where the leak is coming from.... You should've done the cleaning and solvent right from the start instead of telling me it's too oily and charging $40 just for looking at it.
You sir are an honest mechanic. 👍
I really enjoy your tutorial. Funny and full of knowledge
when repairing oil leaks from engine, is it wise to check the PCV-valve for proper function?
Yes, a malfunctioning pcv valve can draw oil into the intake causing pre detonation potentially. At best it fouls the plugs faster than normal.
@@user-hy7su3jm8z sorry the main purpose for the positive crankcase ventilator is to put a negative pressure inside all of the crankcase just in case something might want to go out plus it sucks all the blow by back into the engine
@@user-hy7su3jm8z only if it's not working correctly
@@ronalddaub9740 yeah their intended purpose makes me wonder why so many people remove them from custom builds. Sucking the gas fumes from blow by away is great for oil health and coincidentally engine longevity.
I find it hard to believe the shop would pay for that cost. With a junkyard engine 14 months out? I would think they would have been lucky to get 30 days. Plus depending upon how long that engine was sitting those seals would immediately start to dry rot. I'm sure there are going to be more seals along the way. Great job as always. Thank you for the video!
So generally on a junkyard engine it wasn't the engine that was failing, but sensors, plugs, valve stem seals, distributor. My grandfather owned a junkyard and I worked there from when I was three until I went to college. We would always compression test engines and they hardly ever failed. Dry rot on the seals can definitely suck but it usually took a very long time for them to do so since they sat in the shade of their own hood. If you want to know you got a good one, have it compression and wet compression tested. After that if it also has good oil pressure then it is a good motor for a junk yard motor.
Well, 117k miles and it's on its already on its second engine... I see a pattern here.
@@lilsammywasapunkrock Especially those 2.2L Toyota engines. Keep oil and coolant in them and they'll run forever.
@@channell11 I don't get it. Why would a Toyota need repair? Mine has clocked 325 000 km (202 000 miles). Last year I had to replace a stabilizer link.
Just about any car should make it to 200k with basic maintenance. I've actually out probably 130k or more miles on my beater without even an oil change....
It’s fascinating how efficient and quick he is all while being very informative.
True. He never seems to run into the cross-threaded bolts, broken bolts, seized bolts, tubing that's torn, parts that don't fit or you can't get, etc. that I seem to run in to.
Nice to see some one that cares for you customer and goes out of his way to do it right.he’s the guy that could sign his name to the job
Behold the solid-as-a-rock Toyota 4A-FE. 350-400k no problem, IF you change the oil regularly. They tended to sludge up if you did not. Ray, did the same procedure to my 97 Camry, but I got the new cam seal and VC gasket from the dealer. Used Toyota FIPG sealer as recommended. Never leaked another drop. Removed the coil packs and that bracket to facilitate the install of the cam plug with a light coat of FIPG. Easy. By the way, the final drive, or differential, on the 4A-FE is NOT fed by the main transmission sump. It has separate drain and refill plugs, and holds one (1) quart of Dexron. The transmission is a A140E. Electronic shift solenoids.
I love your enthusiasm while doing your job. Keep up the great work.
I found out that the brake adjustment spoon worked greatly on removing stuck coil packs and wires for leverage especially with the half circle at the end of it to cradle the head with even leverage
Welcome to the World of Macguyver
I did the same job on my Camry (Australia, built June 2001). I found one of the 30mm nuts (above the seal on no. 1 cylinder) loose. Yes, I did break the brittle plastic PCV valve, and got a junk yard replacement, with a new grommet. The original engine is still functioning at 289,000 km (about 180,000 miles). I did find the rubber had gone hard around the washers of the spark plug holes, and used a rocker cover kit (including a filler cap seal). This substantially reduced the oil leak...
Yes, they must have run low on oil or coolant to kill a Camry engine under 120,000 miles.
I did note the Americans don't use the term "Rocker Cover" I had started typing it in an earlier post on this thread, then changed it to valve cover.
@@robpeabo509 Yeah.. I'm in Australia, and some automotive measurement terms are unique in America, but I can understand; you've mentioned one, and a few that I read about is the term 'valve lash', which converts to 'valve clearance', and in music notation we say 'bar', and the American term is 'measure'.. In 1973 Australia converted to metric which is mainly in weight and distance (speed = distance/time). Weight in kilograms (1kg = 2.2 pounds), distance in metres (1m = 39 inches).
@@jamesatkinson6480 In the USA the standard measurement as legislated is the metric system. Unfortunately they also kept the imperial system also. They should have drawn a line in the sand and made metric compulsory. A lot of other countries did, so it is not as if the USA will collapse and life as they know it will end. Look at a lot of American manufactured vehicles, they have metric hardware, they had to to be able to export to metric using countries, so the local vehicles followed suit. And really, who gives a rats about 2/5th's of 5/8th's of F/A lol. Oh yeah, they have Superman and the Road Runner, they won't let it end 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
I was born in the imperial era and went to school in the metric era, learnt the metric system and when I started working in the early 80"s I like many others had to learn the imperial measurements because the equipment manufactured in the imperial measurement days still had many years of service life left.
@@robpeabo509 Yeah.. I can see the the motor car wheel having mixed dimensions for some time... (rim diameter in inches, width in millimeters, profile (height from rim edge to ground) in millimeters)...
I love working on my own vehicles, have done a few frame up rebuilds. But I would never want to do it for a living, working on other people's vehicles. Your a saint, a good mechanic is so hard to find.
I used to have a 98 Camry with 5SFE had 300,000 miles on it when I sold it was still running great though I’m up here in the rust belt we call that a self lubricating chassis system keeps the rust down
Great video. If dealing with so many aluminum parts, I’m surprised you don’t have a brass faced vise. Just a thought, I really like watching an honest mechanic who is very methodical with the work and describes in detail what your doing in the moment. Great videos!
If not a brass vise, at least those drop-in vise face block things.
I thought the same. Soft aluminium part in hardened vice jaws made me wince..
You can improvise simple soft jaws from a bit of L-shaped aluminium extrusion. Just cut them to length and hang them on the jaws.
Of course they WILL fall out when you're using the vise at some point, but beggars can't be choosers.
its funny cause your shop did shitty work and the lady had to come back to get it fixed
then the 2nd time you still wing it and say that's not how i would normally do it but its worth fucking it up and wasting more of her time and money
this guy is your typical mechanic
@@lordnox69 Are you better mechanic in the times you aren't tracking other artist's music to video game playthroughs?
I ask because a person's TH-cam channel does not always define what their occupation is.
Hi Ray! I've been subbed for a while. I just wanted to say that there's something really satisfying watching you diagnose and repair after a hard day cutting and welding sheet metal. Your patience with difficult tasks is inspiring and helps me keep my cool with my own work. Props to you my man!
I totally agree. I start throwing tools across the garage at lesser problems. Ray helps me realize a cool head does you more good than self created stress.
im doing the same stuff but its rectangle tubing and sheet metal
Ray: "Now you're going to go in easier than you were removed."
Engine part: "Challenge accepted."
When you are a retired engineer, and start browsing uoutube, and across this, there is no way you are going to miss any more posted videos from ray.
I love watching you work on cars. I am not a car enthusiast or mechanic, but we can see that you have a passion for your job. Just fun to watch.
Good morning everyone
17:50 the torque for those valve covers is around 30nm. really smart design tbh
Why is he not using a torque wrench just curious
@@snaeshaads8203 1992-2004 style valve covers can be very forgiving (mostly honda/toyota). my honda motor calls for 13 in lbs torque for the valve cover bolts. rule of thumb to eye ball it is just finger tighten, then 1/2 or less turn with ratchet untill it feels like it bottoms out. i have straight finger tightened valve covers and had no seepage for days of on/off driving. But u will eventually. So you want to torque it right eventually. But it will live under torqued as long as it has oil. Valve cover gaskets do 99.99% of the work sealing. going from 13 in lbs of torque to say 30 will have 0 affect on the seal. over tightening valve cover bolts is way more dangerous than under torqueing. if EVER in doubt. ALWAYS UNDER TORQUE VALVE COVERS. or else you will end up with stripped/snapped valve cover bolts, or a warped valve cover.
@@frankyg7880 yep over torque is exactly what I was talking about. At least with Honda (and someone can correct me on this) the steel screws thread straight into the aluminum block. Makes it VERY easy to strip the threads out, which is why I kind of was wondering if he should have been using a torque wrench to be sure. Especially considering he’s a professional and someone was specifically paying him to fix an oil leak.
@@snaeshaads8203 A torque wrench wouldn't help with that. When steel and aluminum come into contact they corrodes over time and seize. The safest and easiest way to remove the screw is with an impact screw driver.
@@AT-wl9yq We aren't even talking about the same thing, pal.
You failed to recognize that the 7IO cap was installed incorrectly.
Ray is still recovering from the video he posted on 5 February "First time for everything". I think he is still uncomfortable working with oil. He will come good soon.
I nearly died laughing first time I heard someone call the oil cap a 710 cap and she was straight up serious too! 😆
If you cross a "710 Cap" do you get to Long Beach?
So your shop installed a junkyard engine and now it is coming back. That is the real story. Not saying you installed it, but it is obvious where the issues stem from. The junkyard motor. I wrote service and ran a service dept. for Toyota and Lexus. If you install a used engine. Make sure to either do a complete gasket replacement at the customers expense or make sure to detail that is not covered in the RO/work order and is the customer's responsibility. Then make sure that they sign and acknowledge it 100%.
You did a great job to resolve the issue given the circumstances. Excellent repair.
We always recommended two-three oil changes and then retorque the valve cover nuts for the valve cover. Creates return work in the same process most of the time. Some people will not fix their cars unless it is a last resort.
Everyone.....Be aware that using too much di-electric grease on spark plug boots will cause misfires. Took me days and sleepless nights to figure out what was wrong with my Mazda Tribute. A good cleaning and grease used sparingly is all you need! I don' know if Ray knows this but i am sharing this info with anybody who will listen.
When it comes back with the same codes, the root cause for those EVAP faults are likely from the charcoal canister breaking apart and clogging the lines.
U sir know yota like Luke doesn't
Yup, gotta love over engineered yota evap systems! Why the need for redundant vsv's and internal valves I'll never know. Everyone else seems just fine with 3 main components(purge, vent, canister) but not yota! Plus I love how they make their vacuum hoses out of some sort of recycled granite powder lol.
@@stephenhurd1489 evaporative system on this engine always throwing p0401 even after changing vsv etc. Even tested with vacuum handpump driving me crazy 😈
Think it needed more diag, single shot with parts cannon didn’t seem sufficient Bet it comes back!
@@ralger P0401 is egr system code not evap system. P0401 is usually clogged egr passage on intake manifold.
Long as the tech is properly compensated , who cares how the work is paid for. Having customer wait for oil leak fix is insane. Apparently Ray 's the mopup crew , expected to perform miracles on other's repairs without all the correct parts to do it right.
You have to wait for everything in life especially when you're having someone else do it 🙄
well if you work for a small business them doing well means you doing well people don't seem to understand this the more money the business makes the more room they have to pay talent. having someone wait for a pan gasket is no big deal. iv done exactly that plenty
@@ronalddaub9740
I believe his point is that an oil leak fix could take a substantial amount of time just to “properly” diagnose and when you add in the time it takes to acquire the parts needed to “properly” complete the repair plus the time to actually do the repair “properly”, this customer could be waiting for hours and hours and hours. It would have been a better service to the customer if she were offered a ride home and then have someone drop her car off to her after it’s repaired, especially considering this job is apparently a result of something the shop feels responsible for….
@@GrifFungin I wouldn't have let her wait unless she was an out of towner broken down with no alternatives.
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To be clear, I’m not questioning their decision to have her wait. I have no idea what the exact circumstances of this situation were.
So nice to see a tech lubricating the spark-plug leads. I do that and put a bit around where it seats in the cam cover as well - but never seen anyone else doing it. :)
Most wire kits come with some dielectric grease for that. I do it almost every time...but I'm human and occasionally forget.
I thought I was the only one to. The guy at AutoZone told me I'm the only one to grab the dielectric grease when I come get plugs
If you buy a new set of wires it comes with it in the boots
Thanks I was so lost
It's old school technology....i was taught this trick back in the 70s by a mechanic who was doing it since the stone age
Hey Ray i got 'permission' to buy the oil filter socket you used. She asked why i need that , i told her "well , Ray has one" . You da man well done.
I love the troubleshooting skills but the sound effects make it crazy and funny. 😜. Do do do, does anyone answer?
White string? PTFE tape perchance?
Can you post the link to order the gasket scraper? Thank you for your time.
In the time it took you to write this comment you could have done a quick google search!
When I watch your videos, if my wife, in the other room, hears your shop phone go off, she now goes, "Do-de-do-de-doo." Thanks, Ray. ;-)
Classic! I have my daughter doing it too and even though the other half was annoyed initially she too does it now 😂
Classic! I have my daughter doing it too and even though the other half was annoyed initially she too does it now 😂
Honestly, don't we all?
Imagine setting a phone system or smartphone to this ring tone to flush out the Rainman fans.
🤣🤣 the telephone
☎️do de do
You have the patience of a saint sir , most people would have lost the plot on that one , well done to you from across the pond
So nice to hear a happy mechanic. You sir are very good at what you do!
You know I always wondered how my son could watch TH-cam all day of people playing video games instead of playing them himself. I'm a diesel truck mechanic and I findi myself doing the same thing by watching you. LOL It just sad. LOL Oh yeah..."Do Dah Do Dah Do"
I've had to use window sealant on those round side valvecover cam plugs to seal them.
Another good sealant although a little more on the permanent side is gutter sealant. Takes a while to cure but once it does holy moly
Was once working on a '79 Olds 403 and when replacing the gallery cover I had to pull it again for some reason. Now, I was out of RTV. My wife was at work with the other car so what to do? In a junk drawer in the house I found a tube of bathtub calk. On it went and the gallery cover never leaked.
Fantastic job. I like watching your calm way of working on stuff. I was exactly the same way. While instructing others I would explain to those that were watching in layman's terms exactly how to do it and what not to do. Mentor's I learned from in the 60's and early 70's told me to remember what I am working on could care less if I am mad sad or glad so why get excited about it and if it came apart it will go back together and most of all don't break bolts. If it won't go in or out figure out why and heat is my friend for stuck one's. I retired as a heavy equipment mechanic/Supervisor for the City of Mesa Az in 2006 at age 50. I rebuilt my first engine at age 14. Did all the machine work myself as well. It was a 1954 272 Ford Y-block. I ran across your channel. I like what you do and how you do it. So I am a subscriber. Keep up the good work.
I thought all the Ford Y blocks were 292 Or 312? I had A 57 Ford When I was In My teen's. The 292 had been rebuilt.. That was A very good running Motor. It would Idle down So low it made me think if I could stop the Motor at the fan blades wearing gloves. Best riding car I ever owned.
@@christopherl2143 There was also a 239, 256 and a 272 version.
Believe me there aren't many who can keep up with Ray , no matter what verbage. You know better than most this skill set is only acquired thru hands on experience
@@christopherl2143 they also started out with a 265 y block and then they had a 272 also they had a bunch of y blocks and the only thing that was wrong is they didn't have enough oil to the camshaft but with nowadays clean oil they would run good
@@peted5217 hes smart but he's not as smart as some of us older guys he's smart enough to have a TH-cam channel..
And where he is totally wrong is putting a little bit of oil in a filter when you can it's not going to pour dirt in it any more than he's putting third inside that valve cover right now with a wire brush no I'm not bitching but he's playing both ends of the game
The reason it does not have a torque is because of the rubber seals both in the sealing edge and the ones under the locking nuts.
You actually visually inspect the seals as the nuts are tightened to ensure no over bulging
Great to see you take the proper step of cleaning all the mating surfaces well prior to sealing them. Some have said this is “doing extra” but for people who take pride in their work like you, and myself, that’s standard operating procedure. Do it right the first time.
Thanks for another great video! So many people get help and confidence in doing their own repairs because of you!! Glad you are keeping them coming!! Looking forward to the next one!!
I look forward to your videos. You do a great job and are a superb automotive technician. I recently changed out my water pump and muttered "reverse click" and "click" as I worked on it. I haven't yet gotten into the habit of saying "gravity" when I drop things to the garage floor, which happens a lot, too much, but I'll get there. Have yourself a great day, Ray. And please keep the videos coming.
Mike....you didn't happen to go to school in Garland Tx. did you?
@@macwess6098 No, I didn't.
Using the wire brush could cause sealing issues, use scotch brite instead. Much less chance of causing an irreparable scratch/gouge.
Yeah he's slinging crap everywhere and then he complains about don't put oil in a new oil filter because you will put contaminants in it that's the biggest bunch of BS I've ever heard from an outright good mechanic he's lying just because he does not want to I will always prelude my filters and if they're upside down I will get the paper wet sue me my engines last forever 😜
Lil late comment but whole time was thinking a brass brush would be not as harsh on aluminum parts than a steel wire brush. In end it all works use what you have , just more siliconcarni . Silicon almost everywhere n will never leak . Just hope you're not the one that has to ever open it up again. Scotch Brite or roloc Scotch Brite if you have room to get disc in there .
Like your GM oil canister socket. Also, I gotta respect you guys that do the mechanic work and all the filming at the same time, that’s a lotta work! Filming takes up so much time and effort, I am too lazy, I just prefer to do the work on the car and be done with it. So I thank you!
My brother is a mechanic and i love watching him hmmm and hahh about trying to figure out issues. And you arr newrky identical in how you approach stuff. It gives me a good feeling watching ya ^-^ thank you
Great job man good to see a mechanic that take great pride in his work and takes care of his customers 👍 😀!! Great job keep up the good work !!!!
When will auto design ever think of service and mechanic ahead of shiny ouward appearance?
did you clean the oil off bottom of engine, so they don't come back saying there is burning oil smell and it is still leaking?
Day forget to do a $300 detail Svc too
You are one of the very few genuine fitter guys wish you were here in the UK you would get all my work and all my friends and associates 👍
Yea but the uk is kinda lame
Aye. I am considering making an 8 hour drive just to have him do the work I need done.
@@maxslifer1391 And what do you think we feel about of where you live ? you my friend, are entertainment !
Same here in hamden,ct
@@CrimeVid when it hits the fan it's like watching John Wick on steroids but as we know it's a peaceful pro-test! so its fine.
Saturday night get the popcorn out it's going to be a long night (just jocking)😳.
Let's go Brandon 🇬🇧🇺🇲🇨🇦✌🏻👍🏻❤️
Good job, I like the way you are considerate and pay attention to necessary details, thanks
Bob Ross as a mechanic. A true artist 🎨
I often watch your videos at an accelerated speed so I can see more of them in the same amount of time. Makes you look even more super-efficient than you already are. Keep it up. Cheerz
I suspect that’s closer to his actual speed as filming and working at the same time really slows you down.
Your a lot like my dad's friend Alan, ran his own garage and was well known for his honesty and no bs. Always did a proper job. If he saw something that was going south but could be put off for a little while he'd have a chat with the customer, let them know the what's what and things.... never ran out of customers.
It's brilliant to see a pro like yourself work, I think I watched two vids before hitting the sub button.
same here literally the second vid is this one and I just sub'd
Me, too!
The bad oil leak was likely the o-ring on the oil pump cover. Very common on this engine.
Yeah, think my 97 camry has a bad o-ring. Noticed a very slow oil leak. Not enough to be dangerous, but I'll definitely get that package in next time it goes to the shop.
@@Skylancer727 probably the oil pump housing then. The o-ring on the oil pump leaks, but it usualy has been replaced at least once with a timing belt job (some kits have it). Nobody ever get the housing done with a timing belt, you need to remove the oil pan to do it
@@felixrobitaille8170 yeah I know it's not gonna be a quick fix. Why I've been holding off for now. Since I'm expecting to take a long trip soon, I'm also planning on possibly having the fuel pump replaced. Being 25 years old and still running the OG scares me s**tless about going on an 800 mile trip. Either that or just get a new car... leaning more toward a new car.
Why would you think that when the whole back of the head and block were soaked in oil? Mine was the same way and two of the nuts holding down the valve cover were loose.
@@jeffsullivan3101 because 5SFE always leak from there. Its just how they are
Thank you for actually showing the process!!
Excellent work
Love watching you work showing the work in great detail, 👍 trust your mechanic abilities
I love that engine! It's common to see 400000 on one. Though I don't recommend buying it!
Great video just want to throw in my own two cents about them New 3 sides snap-on screwdrivers sucking compared to the older four-sided ones
Id disagree the four sided ones feel terrible in my hand and seem to strip bolts more often
I want a mechanic like Ray!
I am new to your channel and you, sir, are the most sane auto mechanic I have ever seen. Hell, you may be one of the sanest people I have seen. Look forward to many more videos.
Ray , I'm surprised you didn't take it back up and clean the oil off the bottom especially off the exhaust . She may keep smelling it and claim it is still leaking .
The smell burns off, doesn't take long.. the important thing is it's not leaking onto the ground or losing oil
@@devilmonkey I understand this , but does the customer understand it .
@@eaglerider1826 the customer just got (likely) a free repair on something that is out of the 12k 12mo guarantee that is common in the automotive repair world.
The fact that this is a junkyard engine predispositions me to think the owner is not automotive savvy
@@mmix224 Very true , I do agree with the shop . Ray stated that it had been 14 months so instead of arguing with the customer because she didn't notice it sooner . Take care of her and have a satisfied repeat customer .
The exhaust is just burning hot when it's so close to the engine, any oil that's on it will be gone within minutes
I'm shocked how few fasteners have to be removed before you are eye-to-eye with the bloody guts of the engine.
You'd have loved the Offenhauser Motor. It's DOHC head and block were all one piece. Look Ma , No Head Bolts. Made valve work entertaining.
I had an older toyota (early '70s) that was pretty good to work on. The valve cover was held down by two nuts over studs. You had to be sure the seals around the studs didn't leak. My 1960 Ford quarter-ton with a straight six was easier to work on though. You climbed over the fender, straddled the axle (one piece) and you get at everything.
Cars and engines are, or at least can be, way more simple than people imagine them to be. Even modern cars. Yes there are certain complexities, but in the end, you only need fuel, air, spark, and compression for the motor to run
@@andrewsang4688 you would be a great tech with your positive outlook . You've got the basics down pat. The minor detail differences won't hold you back from earning a good living
@@peted5217 allegedly, it allowed those blocks to have tons of boost shoved into them and that's why they dominated Indy.
i hate it when my exhaust has an oil leak...
I like the way you explain things you will fix things rather than replace in the UK everything gets replaced costing you a fortune
I know this was a year ago and a lot has changed but the “click” and “reverse click” think lives on. I hate it. Cause when I’m working on something I do that stupid freaking annoying same thing now. Thank you sir.
If you work on a lot of Japanese stuff invest in JIS cross point (philips) screw drivers. They fit those screws MUCH better. Vessel is the brand I use. Well worth it.
It completely baffles me why you are using that RTV garbage that is going to leak usually sooner than later. You should be using permatex form a gasket sealant #2. That stuff is perfect for these kind of applications. Rtv sucks it is my absolutely last choice when sealing fluid areas.
By the color and consistency of what he is using, it looks like ultra grey. Its a great sealant, but often installed incorrectly. Manufacture recommends a 24 hour dry time before putting back in service. The right stuff is what he should be using in this application since its immediately being put back into service. Your form a gasket #2 also has a 24 hour dry time.
Doubt it will leak and it's better then putting nothing
@@mph5896 it never dries, before putting your two cents worth in you should actually go look at the TDS.
@@devilmonkey it will leak, RTV is a crap choice sealant period. It performs horrible, it doesnt stick well unless you use rtv specific primer and if you use the primer it sticks so well you cant get it off. Most people dont even know there is a primer. The appropriate choice is what i said and in other applications its a quality gasket like on an oil pan and gasket sealant. Then it will never leak guaranteed. The new gaskets with the silicone sealing rings are also a great option. Hacks use RTV.
@@GregariousAntithesis You are quite the smug person. Unfortunately in this situation you are wrong. The customer is waiting, and will be on her way once the job is done. Also, permatex #2 does dry or "cure", just does not Harden. Full dry time is 24 hours.
Ray did you check the oil levels were they low? If they were you have robbed me of a funnel moment.
For future reference there is a half moon seal that it looks like you missed removing to reseal it is aluminum so it is reused and it may come back leaking due to 20yo sealant also where that seal is should have added some sealant to those transitions as well.
So in total there are 4 transitions that require some sealant to prevent leaks for the cam plugs
Glad to see I am not the only one who noticed.
Also, was the oil leak ever sprayed off, or was it just sent out covered in old oil?
@@brandonblount4170 Ray would never allow exxon valdez oil spill to leave his bay
@@Franklinveterinarycenter1of4 Likely not, due to how diligent he is. It just wasn't shown in the video, or mentioned, so the viewers are left with a mystery.
I have the same car and have performed the same repair. It is very common on these motors.
Ray, I've enjoyed your videos for a couple of years now, and in particular this one as I recently performed this repair on a friend's '98 Camry. Retired 40+ year VW tech, we did plenty of VC gaskets, cam seals and plugs for oil leaks. Going back to my air cooled days, the VC gaskets were cork and would typically leak oil all over the heater boxes. I was fortunate to have worked at a single product dealership in the Minneapolis area, and we received factory sponsored training often. Never stop learning. We were told never reach through the steering wheel as an unplanned air bag deployment could cause severe injury. 😮 Keep up the great conscientious work Ray. You're a rare one. 👍
I have 3 used Lexus. I am no mechanic but I thoroughly enjoy watching you work.
Spark plug tubes can leak.
Passenger side 1/2 moon is aluminum and reseable. Can leak on the bottom 1/2 of the plug.
Can remove and resilicone.
PCV valve grommet
90480-18001 can become hard and brittle.
I love a good valve cover job with my coffee in the morning :)
Hi to everybody from South Florida!
I was a technician for over 25+ years it was amazing to me how much I felt like I was at home watching this video, and for the briefest of moments I actually missed turning wrenches but I took my trusty handy dandy ballpeen hammer and dislodged that notion before it took root, just before you started to apply the permatex I was wondering which it would be blue black or gold I could smell it in my head as you were putting it on, I'm glad I stumbled across your channel it was nice to watch someone else's pain for a change I just wish I would thought of doing something like that back in the day because I had a ton of oddball customers.
Max do you ever watch those videos where the guy buys an old beater and drives it 600 miles home?
I love the self lubing chassis mod.
thank you for putting so much effort and being so meticulous with your work. I am a car guy and i do most of my own work but anytime i bring it in for something I dont have the tools for I get the "thatlll do" vibe.
Wonder if you could put some rtv or silicone to hold the manifold gasket in place? Once you flip it upside down to put it on, you really can't see if it stayed in place while jostling the valve cover in place. And how did you know the EVAP failure was the solenoid at the engine and not the vent on the canister? or a leaking gas cap? thanks for the informative video
Don't pull that "string"! She put something up there to stop the "leak".
Lololol dirty
Good video man, very common oil leak on those engines. Hope that does fix that evap code, it was obviously repaired but I gotta tell ya I’ve never seen any other manufacturer with more evap issues than Toyota/ Lexus. Great cars horrible evap systems! Lol have a good one.
Honda has plenty of evap issues too.
This was awesome! A common issue taken care of easily and with craftsmanship! I loved how you repurposed the oil filter wrench for the valve cover hold down nuts by the spark plugs. I did something similar in plumbing. We all work on our own stuff. I used a hook spanner wrench to tighten the white PVC tubular drain parts under the sink. Most use Channel-locks and they work fine but a hook spanner tightens them way tighter and without marring them all up. If you use that on the tubular drain pipe collars they come out almost as strong as threaded metal pipes. A good mechanic/plumber/electrician always know 20 different uses for every tool he has. Last note: Kudos to Toyota for keeping things strong and simple which makes them easy to fix and very reliable. My top concerns I look for when buying a vehicle.
I am so glad you are clean with your language. I'm not a prude but my 14 year old autistic son is starting to watch your videos with me. He is amazing with Legos and is interested in cars, trucks, and RVs and I love how methodiiyou are with your explanations of what you do. My son is also adopted and we bonded over cars. We watch your videos together as a mom and son bonding time activity. Thank you thank you thank you.
This man made opening up a head look like changing a tire