On the subject of timing chain life, the BMW M47 from the 2000 - 2004 era was good for 500k miles. Or in other words the life of the engine. All BMW engines have been very much downhill since then for longevity
I actually had a customer pay me an extra 2 hours to polish up the valve cover on her car so her husband wouldn't accuse her of not getting work done on her car! I tried to tell the Lady that the cover would be noticeably clean when I was done, that polishing would be unnecessary, but she was adamant about it. I wound up super detailing her engine for her, I felt bad about it. I also wound up fixing a bunch of other minor things under the hood and giving it the "my Grandma" treatment.
I pulled the valve cover on my car because the seal was leaking. The aluminum was so pitted that I was worried the cover might develop a hole. So I took some sand paper to it to knock down all the pits and then sprayed it a nice silver with a can of engine paint from the local auto parts store. It looks so nice now, I didn't put the plastic cover back on! I still have at least half a can left, so I am thinking of spraying the exhaust mani cover. It's the little things, you know?
I recently purchased a 1995 Tacoma V6 4x4 for my daughter who is training to be a midwife. Yeah, I paid too much for it. She wanted a truck that she could work on because she wants to live out in the countryside. She also wanted to go anywhere at anytime to deliver a baby. I’ve been saving TH-cam videos like theses to help teach her how to fix things on the truck so thank you for sharing.
But I don't get paid for tomorrow's profit - sales, marketing and management. Long term positions should absolutely be paid for tomorrow's profits - and it's silly of ownership not to make sure this is prioritised.
I’ll admit it, I’m a fanatic about my vehicles. I’ve had the same toyota mechanic for over 25 years. No one else has ever turned a screw on one of them. If he is not there, I leave and reschedule. If you were in my area, I’d be glad to have you service my vehicles. Hope those that you do service, know how lucky they are to have you on the job!
Shutting my bedroom window and when the latch closed I said “Cliiick”, got the strangest look from my wife. Made me laugh. Thanks Ray.😁 Not a mechanic, up until I found your channel, had no interest in auto repair, but I just have to watch your videos. I’ve learned a lot and enjoy your work.
I enjoy the reverse click, as I enjoy messing with the current new guy. He had not been aware I am equipped with a calibrated torque elbow and precision micrometer eye from birth. Which homeslice totaly and innocently really thought was going to prevent him continuing employment, as he certainly wasnt born with special bolt/thread pitch eyesight identification. Twas too easy to keep making jokes ya see, nothing better than nefarious sarcasm to fuel a mindset of analytics. Costs so little, ita a sore dick deal. Which dude also didnt know meant ya couldn't beat it. *in fake comic voiceover mocking perfomance voice* Thank you, comments, I'll be here till 3pm. You are amazing, next shows at 5pm!
@@threadtapwhisperer5136 I feel it’s a much better line of shop joking than the typical blinker fluid/exhaust samples route, the art of being a human torque wrench is one of many a cracked thermostat housing 🤣
This is LD's husband. Ray reminds me of the mechanics I grew up going to, and the shop we still go to. Honest, reputable, fair, and customer oriented. That is really hard to find anymore, and that is truly a shame. God Bless Ray and his family.
I clicked on this thinking I'd never watch a full watch a full 47 minute video on a valve cover gasket change. I do my own work and completely appreciate your attention to detail. I'm still learning little tips and tricks watching and listening to you work. Keep up the good work, Ray.
My favorite thing about working on old Toyotas is how easy it is to do a job right and put it together looking like you were never there. Like, even the intake tube clamps just kinda sit right back in their grooves on their own.
@@frankbama3684 I agree. Having his own shop, he'd have less time for the tools, and probably eat into family time. There's so much more to running a business, than doing the job itself. @MisterDusk I dunno that we'd enjoy the videos half as much as we do now, when he has to do books and tax returns too.
I don't know where you are located but I would bring my FJ anytime for you to work on. I appreciate your attention to detail AND your honesty as a mechanic. I do my my own easy stuff like oil and air filter changes but always bring it into a mechanic for the serious stuff.
Hey Buddy. I recently found your channel and am thoroughly enjoying it. I am your basic weekend warrior mechanic who has done most of my own work on our vehicles since my wife and I have been married for over 35 years. Saved us tons of money. But I also recognize my limitations and do not attempt to do repairs in areas where I know my knowlege and experience is lacking. Having said that, even though I do have a good tool collection and a lot of experience doing the things that I do know, I can honestly say that I still have learned a lot from you just from watching your videos. Some little things that are so practical but also some really awesome tips that made me ask "Why haven't I done it that way for all of these years?" SO thank you so much. You are not only very good at your job, you also make the actualy videos quite enjoyable and entertaining. I hate to admit it but now when I hear someone's phone ring, I just react with a "doo de doo de doo". LOL. I will continue to view your videos. Thank you so much for being excellent and a consummate professional at what you do. Added 8/15/22 - The other day I was chaning the oil in my father-in-law's Toyota Tacoma when I was tightening the drain plug back down, the word "Click" just popped out of my mouth. So funny how things like that can find their way into your mind.
kinda in the same boat. i do the brakes (pads/rotors) on my car and after watching rays vids feel confident enough to fix the leaking valve cover gaskets too. my back is the main thing holding me back from doing more mechanical work, just 30 seconds stuck in the wrong position can literally ruin my whole day. hopefully i can find a mechanic like ray to do the jobs that would otherwise be a pain in the back for me.
@@dans_Learning_Curve Yeah. He really makes so many of the jobs that I have traditionally looked at as hard over the years look easy when he does them. I mean it takes like 5 minutes to do some things that I have felt like I need to block out the entire afternoon to do. That is the difference between me as a weekend warrior and a man who is an absolute professional. I really admire that.
You just earned yourself the most amount of respect from me by mentioning that you're not about the immediate gratification of profit and you're in it for the long term. Thank you for bringing that up brother because the majority of people don't think that way and I've always prided myself with that state of mind . You're the man! Thank you !
Great work Ray. When I put my grandson in his high chair and put his harness on, I say " click " with the fasteners. He is 18 months old and now he says " click " with me. His mum thinks we are nuts.
A crucially young age to start developing fun habits and rituals. Let her think you're nuts, if it is harmless and helps bond while bringing fun and joy.
I wouldn’t touch my engine for a million dollars, but I love your videos. Really enjoyed the Ford Boss Me video about you. You are a good man, Ray! Thanks for bringing us into your daily adventures.
'All engines are motors but not all motors are engines.' This is possibly the best philosophical statement on the motor v. engine dichotomy I've ever been privileged enough to be treated to 😁
My roommate got an oil change at a shop and they ended up doing a double gasket. All her oil sprayed out but she made it back home. When I looked under her car I said "the only thing I can think it would be is a double gasket". Pulled the filter off and sure enough. Wouldn't have thought about that myself. Thanks Ray for the education!
My third oil change back when I was in high school I was just getting to be confident in what I was doing,and had 6 quarts of full synthetic on the ground Double gasket didn't leak until I started the truck then it pumped out I had no idea what it was I had never heard of double gasket before I thought the block was cracked
Love your videos Ray. There is a reason my wife and I own two Toyotas. I know they are not perfect, but man are they built to last, with little maintenance. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.
Great engines. I sold my 2000 Tacoma 2.7L with 401,000 miles on it, and it was still running like a sewing machine. None of those miles were gentle, but I maintained it very well. When I sold it, the rear main had began to leak about a quart every 5,000 miles, and the reason I sold it was the auto transmission lost 2nd gear. But 1, 3, and 4 still worked fine. That was the original engine and transmission.
I appreciate your approach to the spark plug issue. It was on the line for needing replacement but not quite there. So, with replacing the valve cover you were able to accomplish both without charing them to remove the intake equipment off 2 times. I had a brake caliper go bad and lock up while driving. The necessitated the replacement of the rotor as well. To get to the rotor the caliper has to come off. So that is the deepest point. They charged me labor for a brake job, labor for a caliper, and labor for the rotor replacement. So, i got charged labor for 3 separate items, even though they were all being done at the same time. They lost a customer that day. They had my vehicle a total of 1.5 hours. I've never been back.
@tmccrury I had the same heist attempted on my from a very prestigious mechanic/off-road specialist on my toyota land cruiser. Gary Kardum of mudrack attempted to charge me fan clutch labor plus timing belt/water pump labor at the same time when I brought my new-to-me 100 series land cruiser in for the service at 180k. He mistook me for a sucker and i confronted him about it and he adjusted it back down. He blamed it as an oversight. I dont buy it. I specifically chose to bring my truck to him because he is quite possibly the leading niche specialist on land cruisers in the world and i was willing to bring my vehicle to him and pay a little extra to have his eyes/hands/and name on the service record. He claimed to be booked and i trusted my vehicle to his shop for 2 weeks to get the work done. I called at two weeks and a day after ZERO communication from him and asked for the status. He simply said that its done a ready for pick-up. (When was it done and when was he going to call me to inform me?- who knows). I will never go back or recommend his services again. As a matter of fact ive posted my experience with him on the same land cruiser enthusiast forum that led me to go to him and dissuaded quite a few people from going to him.
@@Dan762X39P Sure, a slimy mechanic may get some extra money playing that game, but it takes one knowledgeable customer with enough anger and follow-through to tear down customer numbers when the scam is caught. In the end, it's a really dumb way to torpedo your own business
@@MonkeyJedi99 haha I see this more often than not especially at dealerships. Always love the look on their faces when I ask why the quote includes the same labor 3 or 4 times.
@@RandomFun107 - On the computerized jobbing and billing software, it's not historically, _'coded'_ to combine (deduct) labor, for inline, sequential job operations - each job is coded for just that task, alone. If no-one considers, or questions this, the shops make more money... whether it's a shop, mechanic, or a client, they have to each care first, be smart enough to figure it out, then have the integrity, to make it right - all three conditions, must be met. In other words, I don't think that _as many_ are intentional rip-off artists, as it may seem; they're just cogs in the gears, of the grinding machines... fwiw. Cheers-
Don't be bothered by the internet haters.....you do a great job and integrity now a days is priceless! Keep doing your thing and wishing you all the best
Videos like this make me miss my dad's '98 Tacoma. It was a solid truck and from my understanding, still runs great to this day. You can never go wrong with that era of Tacomas. They'll outlast you if taken care of.
I own a 1981 Hilux R22 engine 975 k miles engine and transmission never been open . No leaks or smoke only replaced 1 clutch and a water pump last year.
Sir you are what I call an honest mechanic!!!! I wish there were more like you where I live. And your videos are exceptional!!! I learned quite a bit!!!!
Hello young man, I don't care what anyone says about you. I' ve been watching you and I think you are an awesome car mechanic. I like it a lot because you talk and work the same time. Thanks bro
I watch videos at 1.75 to 2.0X speed so that I can get through several vids when time permits, but I wanted you to know that I've learned quite a bit from you. I recently decided to change the brakes and rotors on my 06 Honda Element and it went without a problem. I would have never had the courage to try to do it myself if I hadn't started watching your vids. The only problem is, every couple of minutes when I was removing and replacing parts, I would say to myself "click" and "du di du di du " even if the phone didn't ring. Ha.
Aye, 2x speed is fantastic, and it's always fun to come across other cultured individuals such as yourself. AFAIK, the "click" originated with AvE and using his highly calibrated arm muscles whenever he was tightening a bolt and hadn't bothered to use a proper torque wrench.
These are really good little truck, my dad has 2 of them. One with 196,000 miles and one with 189,000. One was a shop truck and employee driven and treated worse than a rental car, lol. All it ever needed was a clutch and basically maintenance. The other one is still on its original clutch. The old Chevy LUVs were even better if you were not in the rust belt and they didn’t rust away.
I think the plugs on the end of the head are not there to provide access to the cam bolts, but, instead, are necessary to plug the holes that allowed the boring bar to create the cam bearing journals. Nice job on the repair!
Their old engines were rock solid. Things began to decline as they added all the complexity and began to manufacture more components in places with cheap labor.
Leased the 2005 4cylinder Tacoma version - very nice vehicle. Hauled serious weight in it and with it. Rough calculation 3500lbs seventy miles on the 401 hiway several times.
To any Toyota owners watching. Avoid these garbage gaskets. Most will start leaking within a year or two. Go OEM for a bit more and have them last anther 20 years. Great video as always.
The exhaust cam sprocket is a 2 piece job. One of these sprockets is spring loaded. To stop this unwinding, you screw a bolt in from behind, to lock it in place.
Hi Ray, thanks to your inspiring videos, I did my first water pump, idler pulleys, belt change on my 2004 Toyota Yaris (1.0 litre 4 cylinder). 128,000 miles the water pump was still okay but i changed it anyways, the lower idler pulley bearing was badly worn, the upper idler not so bad but spinning dry. Belt had tiny cracks. New pink coolant added. I have piece of mind now. "Click" from Ireland
I have a 2.7 in my taco with 310,00 doesn’t smoke or leak. Great motor, that closed funnel alone is worth a sub. Soo tired of armpit oil doing a change on my truck
Depends on your filter location, but I punch a hole in the bottom of the filter with a large nail and let it drip for a while. No sploosh. My latest big nail is an aluminum gutter spike. In this situation, that would have dripped on the crossmember, unless you rig up some kind of aluminum foil ramp or something. Yes, the filter grabbing funnel is great for this application!
I pulled the head of my old roommate's 2.7 Tacoma Prerunner in the back yard, had it done at Godwin Singer then slapped it back on. That was 10 years ago and it still runs like new. What a nice truck.
Coming from an electrician when I hear motor I think electrical or something that doesn't require combustion to operate. But technically you were right all engines are motors but not all motors are engines.
Additionally, we drive 'motor vehicles' and 'motorcyles' but not 'engine vehicles' and 'enginecycles' - English is a language of rules by exceptions. “I" before "E" except after "C" and when sounding like "A" as in neighbor and weigh, and on weekends and holidays and all throughout May, and YOU'LL ALWAYS BE WRONG NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY!!!!” - Brian Regan
@@timsilva1944 Google auto-completed it to motorboat, got some "interesting" results, boss was unhappy with "that kind" of internet use at the workplace.
Grandad had a junkyard. Here’s a few that I threw away. Three brothers, all with their own too. 1963 Chevy Impala (first car @15) 1959 Chevy Biscayne 1961 Chevy Impala 1964 Chevy SS Impala 1965 Pontiac GTO 1968 Pontiac LeMans 1969 Pontiac GTO And “lots of VW’s” to drive while my transmissions were being rebuilt. There were many more, so lucky. 1996 Z71 Chevy is my baby now. Very nice of you to share these things you have learned, with us. Most of us can’t work & talk at the same time, and “do be careful”. I found a set of “nail bags” in an old car at the junkyard, “I have been a carpenter ever since”. Haha.
Akshually, the half-moon reliefs in the cylinder head are for the machining and honing of the cam bearings, not tool access -Plus an alternative way to remove those aluminum half-moon plugs is too hit them with a drift on one side and cam them out
I think, those customers know who was doing job to their vehicles and want him again next time. Here in Finland you can see person in your bill who did the job anyway, so you can allways blame him/her, not shop only.
The main reason for the D shaped reliefs in the head is because when the cam tunnels are machined in the CNC during manufacturing, the cutting tool needs that access through the front / rear of the head - Tunnel boring. Being able to use a socket on them is a secondary reason but valid.
As an Engineer I can say that an Internal Combustion Engine in this application is a motor as it supplies necessary motion. Not all motors are engines (i.e. electric motors).
To me, an “engine” turns some sort of fuel into mechanical energy (linear or rotational), while a “motor” turn electricity into mechanical energy, and a “dynamo” (generator or alternator) turns mechanical energy into electricity. Too bad there’s nothing that turns mechanical energy into fuel.
@@williamsquires3070 A turbine (tur-buyne or tur-bin, both are valid) can turn the kinetic energy of a fluid (water, steam, expanding gases of combustion)) into electric energy. It can also be used to compress a gas to increase the density and or speed of that gas to use the output for propulsion (jet engines, deisel intake turbines).
Engine as a term is very fuzzy and doesn't implicate very much. It is related to the word "ingenuity" and it really doesn't mean anything else than "some special thing that is fancy". If it is a motor or not, doesn't really matter. In that sense you are right, not all motors are engines, the trivial ones are simply motors, whatever trivial in that sense may mean. In a common sense, engine means "something that drives something" and in that sense, all motors are indeed engines.
@@Asto508 - Even simpler, since people conflate “engine” and “motor” anyway, the solution is to say that they’re “a device which turns non-mechanical energy into mechanical (kinetic) energy, either linear or rotational.” 😉
@@williamsquires3070 Well, that's only true in the context of "motor engines" but not in other contexts where the word "engine" is used, e.g. in Software. It's probably a pointless discussion since the word "engine" really is more like a qualitative term that on its own is meaningless.
You have the right attitude, people find a good mechanic and want to stick with them so your garage will for sure be getting repeat business because of your good work and attitude.
I enjoy Ray's videos so much, and will binge watch them because I find them both entertaining, and relaxing. I don't own a Tacoma, but it makes no difference, I could watch Ray work on anything. Edit: My son just walks in and says, "Dad, are you watching a 47min long video of a guy working on a Tacoma?" Yes, I am. haha
This is the first Toyota 4 cyl I've ever seen disassembled on U tube. I've had this engine on 2 different trucks from 93 to 2006 and 2006 to the present. Never had any major problems with either.
Great video. One comment, IMHO, I believe most people should never assume that the gasket will stay in place when placing the cover on. I have seen numerous times where they pop out a bit and can twist/roll back into the slot when they touch, then leak. granted most likely not on Toyota as much, but other manufacturers, definitely. Put a bit of 3m weatherstrip in a few spots or use High-Tack, etc.
I Appreciate all of your videos Ray. Between you and Eric at the SouthMain Auto Channel I stay highly entertained. Keey up the good work, I hope it's paying off for you!!
My 1977 Toyota truck had 317k and I could see the left front tire from the driver's seat because there was no floor and only 2/3 of a firewall. Frame was kinda rusty, but the cab was loose on the frame because all but one mounting point had disappeared. It still started and ran great, but I had to junk it because a brake caliper froze up and there were absolutely zero replacement parts available in the existing parts network. (Pre-Internet ez-find parts stores) I miss that truck.
@@mediocreman2 I currently drive a 2008 Matrix with 180k and virtually no rust... (A couple of rock chips on the hood have turned orange, time for a touch up pen...) And I'm still in rust belt Wisconsin...
Love that you also talk to the parts while working. Yes I've used that exact line when something moves from where I set it so that it wouldn't get in the way. I've also used "and just where do you think you are going"? Used to drive my wife crazy as at first she didn't understand that I talked to the inanimate. LOL Also love how the engineers keep putting fasteners and so forth where they are the hardest to actually reach to disconnect. If they dropped the engine just 2" there would be more room to make the electrical and hose runs without being so tight to the engine. Must say though, that you do good work without trying to add extra charges to your customers. Because customers that think they have been taken advantage of don't come back and lets face it, a good portion of a shop's income is from return customers.
I know why you are a "shoe in" for you being your own boss. You are looking down the road to a satified customer a happy return customer, equals long term profit. My father ran a repair shop from our home with that same core idea, and he ran that auto repair shop for over thirty years.
Hi there Ray John from UK Checking auto transmission fluid is done with the engine running and engine and gearbox at working temperature. Have been a mechanic for the British Military for over 30 years as civilian employee. Have yourself a great day buddy.
It's funny. I've always had a habit of never removing seals or gaskets until I actually have the new parts in hand. So that was my thought when I saw you removing the plug seals: "leave them in until you are ready to replace them!" No loss, though.
I would agree with your methodology, if I did not have the experience to know the reliability of the replacement pipeline for parts. I would imagine that if you have years of experience and a person whose job is to know where to look for parts, it is less a worry than if you're doing a once-a-decade valve cover job.
The more of these I watch, the more confident I get about fixing my own stuff. I've never been a car person. I couldn't tell you a coil from a trailer hitch. I can put gas in a car and make it go. That's the extent of it. I had trouble even changing a tire on the side of the road when I needed to. The only thing that would worry me is things that mechanics just seem to know somehow. The bit about the transition between two metal surfaces needing silicone is an example. I wouldn't have known that. I should probably just try an oil change on my own before I try something like this. Anyway, great video, as always. Have a great day.
I am astounded by the owners lack of maintenance. I have never seen green brake fluid in my life, and I don't recall yellow metals being anywhere except crush washers used on some caliper connections. Moisture content has to be off the charts - I don't think brake fluid can absorb much more than 4%, and odds are it has dropped out of solution in all the worst places. That system has to be a mess internally.
@@flinch622 the engine internals are actually impressively clean, maybe the owner does frequent oil changes, or it just the great engine. The rest of the truck is definitely not well maintained by the owner, along with the brake fluid the PS fluid was practically black mud the Auto trans fluid looked pretty cooked too and the washer fluid bottle was trashed with holes. Too bad because it looks like a dam good truck with a lot of life left in it.
@@wirefeed3419 I think oil changes is all that happened. And maybe one air filter. Brake fluid was completely ignored to get in such horrible condition.
@@wirefeed3419 20-year-old white plastic bottle with that damage is not surprising. I'd be tempted, if it was my vehicle, to do a flex tape/flex seal repair, given that is it not a tight bend or structural location. I'd also drain whatever is already in that tank to avoid sending dirt into the sprayer nozzles. The other fluids? Heck yeah it's overdue for a full fluid drain and clean-out.
these vehicles have come a long way with valve cover gaskets...i remember the cork ones slipping and sliding around and hoping it seated into the right position...ah, the good old days...great job Ray
The semi-circle reliefs in the end of the head aren't there for a wrench, they're there for access, when they line hone the cam bearings during manufacturing, much the same as the main bearings are line honed for accuracy.
I have a 2001 Tacoma and haven't reset the time on the clock since around 2005 . It's positioned where it's hard to see in the drivers seat so why bother resetting it every time I disconnect the battery for repairs .
I just overpaid for a 2003 2.7L Prerunner SR5 xCab AutoTrans 2wd... pretty mint, garage kept, 70k mileage. Recently worked on by a local shop; new brakes, suspension, steering. I'm retired, paid top dollar to ensure possession of a good compact truck, which I needed. A feel-good purchase, that compliments my 1994 mint condition Corolla GTouring Wagon 1.5L daily driver, less than 20k kilometers mileage. I love survivor gems.
I have a 2001 2.7L PreRunner (2WD) extended cab that I bought new. Had the Toyota frame replacement in 2007 under their special warranty program. I now have 506,000 KM on it through 23 Canadian winters with the original engine and transmission (no work on either save for regular maintenance/fluid changes). Krown rustproofed regularly. It still runs like a top and does not burn 1 drop of oil. I have used synthetic oil with regular oil changes since after the break-in period. I still get offers from people to buy it despite the mileage. No way I'm selling it. 🙂 You will not regret your purchase. Enjoy!
Great video. One of these days I'm going to have to do this on my 2.7L. Two suggestions for your work... 1. Take cell pics before disassembly to aid in installation and 2. Keep the oil filler cap on the valve cover all the time. Nothing like watching a small bolt, etc. fall into the engine to ruin your day.
I took apart my head gasket not too long ago to pull out a stuck spark plug. I may just have to get back under there again becasue I missed a few important steps! This sure helps! Thanks!
Engine or motor: well, if you go back to the roots of each one, they were named differently because they were two different things. A motor was a "machine", usually powered by electricity, that provides motion directly, while an engine was a machine, usually powered by some sort of fuel (combustible or not), that provides motion indirectly, i.e by the use of many moving parts. In time, the two terms became interchangeable but nowadays, with the comeback of electric vehicles, I think that distinction is starting to make sense again. 🙂 Btw, did you clip the harness holder at the back of the engine back into its place? Just checking. 😉
Yep. I was going to reply also that I was always of the opinion that a motor was electric powered and an engine used fuel. Although it is common to hear an automobile engine referred to as a motor. Even car lots are often named "XYZ Motors"
@@MagnumOpusSRT - That was the first thing I thought of too when Ray asked the question, but you have to ask that to someone in the lubricants' industry.
That point about cleaning up the site is a really good one. I had fixed a leak, then brought it to a shop for another issue and the mechanic wanted me to replace the part I had fixed. I realize now that it was because it had been leaking and showed that trace, so now I will make sure to clean up after myself better.
Let us end the debate once and for all... Internal combustion is an engine. Electrical rotational unit is a motor, hence electric motor. Calling one the other and vice versa is akin to Blasphemy! Like calling a Linear Impact Driver a plain old hammer!
Chemical Intake Cleaning (Pt2) HERE! th-cam.com/video/k_FW9cahgBM/w-d-xo.html
Q: ray what's the brand and where can i get your super scraper as i live in Victoria Australia
Reeeeeeee. For no reason. Another great set of vids brother 👊🏼💪🏼
Dude your videos are accidentally perfectly timed for me lol. I found oil in the spark plug well yesterday night.
On the subject of timing chain life, the BMW M47 from the 2000 - 2004 era was good for 500k miles.
Or in other words the life of the engine.
All BMW engines have been very much downhill since then for longevity
That cam shaft area of the cylinderhead looks amazingly clean.
I actually had a customer pay me an extra 2 hours to polish up the valve cover on her car so her husband wouldn't accuse her of not getting work done on her car! I tried to tell the Lady that the cover would be noticeably clean when I was done, that polishing would be unnecessary, but she was adamant about it. I wound up super detailing her engine for her, I felt bad about it. I also wound up fixing a bunch of other minor things under the hood and giving it the "my Grandma" treatment.
If the husband was that attentive, I'm surprised he didn't look at the bill and flip.
Thats a controlling husband.
I pulled the valve cover on my car because the seal was leaking. The aluminum was so pitted that I was worried the cover might develop a hole. So I took some sand paper to it to knock down all the pits and then sprayed it a nice silver with a can of engine paint from the local auto parts store. It looks so nice now, I didn't put the plastic cover back on! I still have at least half a can left, so I am thinking of spraying the exhaust mani cover. It's the little things, you know?
That detailing under the hood, was like kick to the balls of her husband, so dont feel bad about what you done.
@@jormalonnberg1578 I figured that, too, later, heh.
I recently purchased a 1995 Tacoma V6 4x4 for my daughter who is training to be a midwife. Yeah, I paid too much for it.
She wanted a truck that she could work on because she wants to live out in the countryside. She also wanted to go anywhere at anytime to deliver a baby. I’ve been saving TH-cam videos like theses to help teach her how to fix things on the truck so thank you for sharing.
Late 1990 toyota v6 sucks
Sounds like one hell of a dad, I wish everyone was raised by someone like that
"because today's profit will cost you tomorrow's profit" well stated Ray!
He"s such a philosopher!
I think China could have used this advice.
@@simplecentrist5935 chinas advice is to take all the profit now then run away leaving the mess behind
But I don't get paid for tomorrow's profit - sales, marketing and management.
Long term positions should absolutely be paid for tomorrow's profits - and it's silly of ownership not to make sure this is prioritised.
I’ll admit it, I’m a fanatic about my vehicles. I’ve had the same toyota mechanic for over 25 years. No one else has ever turned a screw on one of them. If he is not there, I leave and reschedule. If you were in my area, I’d be glad to have you service my vehicles. Hope those that you do service, know how lucky they are to have you on the job!
Shutting my bedroom window and when the latch closed I said “Cliiick”, got the strangest look from my wife. Made me laugh. Thanks Ray.😁 Not a mechanic, up until I found your channel, had no interest in auto repair, but I just have to watch your videos. I’ve learned a lot and enjoy your work.
Credit goes to AvE I believe
I enjoy the reverse click, as I enjoy messing with the current new guy. He had not been aware I am equipped with a calibrated torque elbow and precision micrometer eye from birth.
Which homeslice totaly and innocently really thought was going to prevent him continuing employment, as he certainly wasnt born with special bolt/thread pitch eyesight identification.
Twas too easy to keep making jokes ya see, nothing better than nefarious sarcasm to fuel a mindset of analytics. Costs so little, ita a sore dick deal.
Which dude also didnt know meant ya couldn't beat it.
*in fake comic voiceover mocking perfomance voice*
Thank you, comments, I'll be here till 3pm. You are amazing, next shows at 5pm!
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@@threadtapwhisperer5136 I feel it’s a much better line of shop joking than the typical blinker fluid/exhaust samples route, the art of being a human torque wrench is one of many a cracked thermostat housing 🤣
I've done the same thing, and gotten the same looks.
308K miles on my 2.7. Love that motor. Would marry it if I could.
This is LD's husband. Ray reminds me of the mechanics I grew up going to, and the shop we still go to. Honest, reputable, fair, and customer oriented. That is really hard to find anymore, and that is truly a shame. God Bless Ray and his family.
I clicked on this thinking I'd never watch a full watch a full 47 minute video on a valve cover gasket change. I do my own work and completely appreciate your attention to detail. I'm still learning little tips and tricks watching and listening to you work. Keep up the good work, Ray.
I see metal keys. Anyone remember when Chevy had a round and square key. One to open and one to start.
Still have one. Lol
When I was 16 I had a 90s GMC Safari, that square key did make it nicer to turn in the ignition
oh yes yes yes, my mom still has the square key for her old '64 Chevy Impala, that key is 2 or 3 inserts away from being worn smooth...
Still have a 94 1500 with them. Had a 95 1500 that had 525,000 miles on it before I retired her.
Eventually you don't need a key to start.
My favorite thing about working on old Toyotas is how easy it is to do a job right and put it together looking like you were never there. Like, even the intake tube clamps just kinda sit right back in their grooves on their own.
Ray needs his own shop, “when he builds it we all will come” from miles around for his workmanship…bless you sir 👍🏾
I considered that but when you're the owner you accept responsibility of other mechanics' bad work. And you take the job home with you...every day.
@@frankbama3684 I agree. Having his own shop, he'd have less time for the tools, and probably eat into family time. There's so much more to running a business, than doing the job itself. @MisterDusk I dunno that we'd enjoy the videos half as much as we do now, when he has to do books and tax returns too.
I don't know where you are located but I would bring my FJ anytime for you to work on. I appreciate your attention to detail AND your honesty as a mechanic. I do my my own easy stuff like oil and air filter changes but always bring it into a mechanic for the serious stuff.
@@gorkumyuksel1763 he is in Sarasota.
It will turn into SMA where Eric has virtually no privacy. Dude can't even answer his phone
Hey Buddy. I recently found your channel and am thoroughly enjoying it. I am your basic weekend warrior mechanic who has done most of my own work on our vehicles since my wife and I have been married for over 35 years. Saved us tons of money. But I also recognize my limitations and do not attempt to do repairs in areas where I know my knowlege and experience is lacking. Having said that, even though I do have a good tool collection and a lot of experience doing the things that I do know, I can honestly say that I still have learned a lot from you just from watching your videos. Some little things that are so practical but also some really awesome tips that made me ask "Why haven't I done it that way for all of these years?" SO thank you so much. You are not only very good at your job, you also make the actualy videos quite enjoyable and entertaining. I hate to admit it but now when I hear someone's phone ring, I just react with a "doo de doo de doo". LOL. I will continue to view your videos. Thank you so much for being excellent and a consummate professional at what you do.
Added 8/15/22 - The other day I was chaning the oil in my father-in-law's Toyota Tacoma when I was tightening the drain plug back down, the word "Click" just popped out of my mouth. So funny how things like that can find their way into your mind.
kinda in the same boat. i do the brakes (pads/rotors) on my car and after watching rays vids feel confident enough to fix the leaking valve cover gaskets too. my back is the main thing holding me back from doing more mechanical work, just 30 seconds stuck in the wrong position can literally ruin my whole day. hopefully i can find a mechanic like ray to do the jobs that would otherwise be a pain in the back for me.
Yep, DIYer here also. What I've learned from Ray is how to be more efficient.
@@dans_Learning_Curve Yeah. He really makes so many of the jobs that I have traditionally looked at as hard over the years look easy when he does them. I mean it takes like 5 minutes to do some things that I have felt like I need to block out the entire afternoon to do. That is the difference between me as a weekend warrior and a man who is an absolute professional. I really admire that.
Totally agree. Ray has me using extension and wobbly bits more. Also pry bar leverage for stuff like tube removal.
I agree with your comment 100% I'm grateful for TH-cam and knowledge of men as himself, thank you Ray and for your humor...
You just earned yourself the most amount of respect from me by mentioning that you're not about the immediate gratification of profit and you're in it for the long term. Thank you for bringing that up brother because the majority of people don't think that way and I've always prided myself with that state of mind . You're the man! Thank you !
Great work Ray. When I put my grandson in his high chair and put his harness on, I say " click " with the fasteners. He is 18 months old and now he says
" click " with me. His mum thinks we are nuts.
A crucially young age to start developing fun habits and rituals. Let her think you're nuts, if it is harmless and helps bond while bringing fun and joy.
I misread that as years at first.
@@john091077 Me too. Probably because months wrapped to the next line. Much more endearing with an 18 month old (now 19 months or so, I presume).
As someone with mild ocd, I appreciate how clean you are with your work
I wouldn’t touch my engine for a million dollars, but I love your videos. Really enjoyed the Ford Boss Me video about you. You are a good man, Ray! Thanks for bringing us into your daily adventures.
Dont be afraid of it. If my 88yo grandmother could change the oil on her hyundai santa fe. Anyone can do it.
I would touch my engine for a million dollars, and then buy a new car if I messed up. :)
'All engines are motors but not all motors are engines.' This is possibly the best philosophical statement on the motor v. engine dichotomy I've ever been privileged enough to be treated to 😁
My roommate got an oil change at a shop and they ended up doing a double gasket. All her oil sprayed out but she made it back home. When I looked under her car I said "the only thing I can think it would be is a double gasket". Pulled the filter off and sure enough. Wouldn't have thought about that myself. Thanks Ray for the education!
My third oil change back when I was in high school
I was just getting to be confident in what I was doing,and had 6 quarts of full synthetic on the ground
Double gasket didn't leak until I started the truck then it pumped out
I had no idea what it was I had never heard of double gasket before
I thought the block was cracked
That 2.7 with the 5 spd manual is one of the best ever powertrain combos
Love your videos Ray. There is a reason my wife and I own two Toyotas. I know they are not perfect, but man are they built to last, with little maintenance. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.
Great engines. I sold my 2000 Tacoma 2.7L with 401,000 miles on it, and it was still running like a sewing machine. None of those miles were gentle, but I maintained it very well. When I sold it, the rear main had began to leak about a quart every 5,000 miles, and the reason I sold it was the auto transmission lost 2nd gear. But 1, 3, and 4 still worked fine. That was the original engine and transmission.
That was your mistake, buying the auto trans.
I appreciate your approach to the spark plug issue. It was on the line for needing replacement but not quite there. So, with replacing the valve cover you were able to accomplish both without charing them to remove the intake equipment off 2 times. I had a brake caliper go bad and lock up while driving. The necessitated the replacement of the rotor as well. To get to the rotor the caliper has to come off. So that is the deepest point. They charged me labor for a brake job, labor for a caliper, and labor for the rotor replacement. So, i got charged labor for 3 separate items, even though they were all being done at the same time. They lost a customer that day. They had my vehicle a total of 1.5 hours. I've never been back.
This is so unethical its disgusting.
@tmccrury I had the same heist attempted on my from a very prestigious mechanic/off-road specialist on my toyota land cruiser. Gary Kardum of mudrack attempted to charge me fan clutch labor plus timing belt/water pump labor at the same time when I brought my new-to-me 100 series land cruiser in for the service at 180k. He mistook me for a sucker and i confronted him about it and he adjusted it back down. He blamed it as an oversight. I dont buy it. I specifically chose to bring my truck to him because he is quite possibly the leading niche specialist on land cruisers in the world and i was willing to bring my vehicle to him and pay a little extra to have his eyes/hands/and name on the service record. He claimed to be booked and i trusted my vehicle to his shop for 2 weeks to get the work done. I called at two weeks and a day after ZERO communication from him and asked for the status. He simply said that its done a ready for pick-up. (When was it done and when was he going to call me to inform me?- who knows). I will never go back or recommend his services again. As a matter of fact ive posted my experience with him on the same land cruiser enthusiast forum that led me to go to him and dissuaded quite a few people from going to him.
@@Dan762X39P Sure, a slimy mechanic may get some extra money playing that game, but it takes one knowledgeable customer with enough anger and follow-through to tear down customer numbers when the scam is caught.
In the end, it's a really dumb way to torpedo your own business
@@MonkeyJedi99 haha I see this more often than not especially at dealerships. Always love the look on their faces when I ask why the quote includes the same labor 3 or 4 times.
@@RandomFun107 - On the computerized jobbing and billing software, it's not historically, _'coded'_ to combine (deduct) labor, for inline, sequential job operations - each job is coded for just that task, alone. If no-one considers, or questions this, the shops make more money... whether it's a shop, mechanic, or a client, they have to each care first, be smart enough to figure it out, then have the integrity, to make it right - all three conditions, must be met. In other words, I don't think that _as many_ are intentional rip-off artists, as it may seem; they're just cogs in the gears, of the grinding machines... fwiw. Cheers-
Don't be bothered by the internet haters.....you do a great job and integrity now a days is priceless! Keep doing your thing and wishing you all the best
The ol Toyota 27RZ, what a great engine.
Rainman Rays repairs, all the satisfaction of fixing your own car and none of the wrench throwing.
Videos like this make me miss my dad's '98 Tacoma. It was a solid truck and from my understanding, still runs great to this day. You can never go wrong with that era of Tacomas. They'll outlast you if taken care of.
I own a 1981 Hilux R22 engine 975 k miles engine and transmission never been open . No leaks or smoke only replaced 1 clutch and a water pump last year.
Sir you are what I call an honest mechanic!!!! I wish there were more like you where I live. And your videos are exceptional!!! I learned quite a bit!!!!
Hello young man,
I don't care what anyone says about you. I' ve been watching you and I think you are an awesome car mechanic. I like it a lot because you talk and work the same time. Thanks bro
I watch videos at 1.75 to 2.0X speed so that I can get through several vids when time permits, but I wanted you to know that I've learned quite a bit from you. I recently decided to change the brakes and rotors on my 06 Honda Element and it went without a problem. I would have never had the courage to try to do it myself if I hadn't started watching your vids. The only problem is, every couple of minutes when I was removing and replacing parts, I would say to myself "click" and "du di du di du " even if the phone didn't ring. Ha.
I watch most things at 2.0X speed.
I feel you man. I do it at work as well now.
LOL, how is the speed at which you watch videos relevant to anything.
Might as well list your underwear colour.
All i would be saying is "Gravity" ... Ouch.. gravity.....grav.......
Aye, 2x speed is fantastic, and it's always fun to come across other cultured individuals such as yourself.
AFAIK, the "click" originated with AvE and using his highly calibrated arm muscles whenever he was tightening a bolt and hadn't bothered to use a proper torque wrench.
These are really good little truck, my dad has 2 of them. One with 196,000 miles and one with 189,000. One was a shop truck and employee driven and treated worse than a rental car, lol. All it ever needed was a clutch and basically maintenance. The other one is still on its original clutch. The old Chevy LUVs were even better if you were not in the rust belt and they didn’t rust away.
A Tacoma was always my dream truck. I finally got a 2016 last year.
I think the plugs on the end of the head are not there to provide access to the cam bolts, but, instead, are necessary to plug the holes that allowed the boring bar to create the cam bearing journals. Nice job on the repair!
Perhaps a dual purpose, leading to why they are accessible on the front of the block as mounted in the vehicle?
cam bearing bores.
Glad I picked up the last year of the 2tr-fe. Bomb proof and straightforward for us amatuer mechanics. Thanks for an informative video!
I worked on a Tacoma with this engine a little bit ago and she had 603k on the ODO, looked to be original engine.
That engine runs forever with good oil and coolant
Their old engines were rock solid. Things began to decline as they added all the complexity and began to manufacture more components in places with cheap labor.
I got my 2007 Toyota yaris at 240k miles I swear that car literally runs like new I do take care of it tho
Leased the 2005 4cylinder Tacoma version - very nice vehicle. Hauled serious weight in it and with it. Rough calculation 3500lbs seventy miles on the 401 hiway several times.
You are a very good instructor, several on TH-cam make an attempt at it but very few are successful.
To any Toyota owners watching. Avoid these garbage gaskets. Most will start leaking within a year or two.
Go OEM for a bit more and have them last anther 20 years.
Great video as always.
The exhaust cam sprocket is a 2 piece job. One of these sprockets is spring loaded. To stop this unwinding, you screw a bolt in from behind, to lock it in place.
"today's profit can cost u tomorrow's profit" words of wisdom
Hi Ray, thanks to your inspiring videos, I did my first water pump, idler pulleys, belt change on my 2004 Toyota Yaris (1.0 litre 4 cylinder). 128,000 miles the water pump was still okay but i changed it anyways, the lower idler pulley bearing was badly worn, the upper idler not so bad but spinning dry. Belt had tiny cracks. New pink coolant added. I have piece of mind now. "Click" from Ireland
In Australia, we call these cars/utes Hiluxes. It is a national pastime to drive your Hilux as far as possible with as little as possible maintenance.
I have a 2.7 in my taco with 310,00 doesn’t smoke or leak. Great motor, that closed funnel alone is worth a sub. Soo tired of armpit oil doing a change on my truck
Depends on your filter location, but I punch a hole in the bottom of the filter with a large nail and let it drip for a while. No sploosh. My latest big nail is an aluminum gutter spike.
In this situation, that would have dripped on the crossmember, unless you rig up some kind of aluminum foil ramp or something. Yes, the filter grabbing funnel is great for this application!
I pulled the head of my old roommate's 2.7 Tacoma Prerunner in the back yard, had it done at Godwin Singer then slapped it back on. That was 10 years ago and it still runs like new. What a nice truck.
Nice to see a cast aluminium valve cover, not like that now , most of them are plastic crap .Overengineered then, now disposable.
Laughs in 2az-fe magnisum alloy cover that slowly falls apart if you heat cycle it too many times.
What about the Nissans that you have to buy a valve cover to service the spark plug tube seals 😆
@@ericcampbell3418 Eric , on GM ecotec engines the valve cover is the pcv system, you replace the whole thing when you have any problems.
oh man stamped sheet metal valve covers wish they never left
Nice to see a mechanic that tells you what you need & is not concerned about his false profit. Keep up the good honest work...
Coming from an electrician when I hear motor I think electrical or something that doesn't require combustion to operate. But technically you were right all engines are motors but not all motors are engines.
Additionally, we drive 'motor vehicles' and 'motorcyles' but not 'engine vehicles' and 'enginecycles' - English is a language of rules by exceptions.
“I" before "E" except after "C" and when sounding like "A" as in neighbor and weigh, and on weekends and holidays and all throughout May, and YOU'LL ALWAYS BE WRONG NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY!!!!” - Brian Regan
Does it really matter
@@gerardkeaveny9746 Depending on your occupation and/or the discussion you are having, the difference may matter.
Type motor into your search engine...
@@timsilva1944 Google auto-completed it to motorboat, got some "interesting" results, boss was unhappy with "that kind" of internet use at the workplace.
Grandad had a junkyard. Here’s a few that I threw away. Three brothers, all with their own too.
1963 Chevy Impala (first car @15)
1959 Chevy Biscayne
1961 Chevy Impala
1964 Chevy SS Impala
1965 Pontiac GTO
1968 Pontiac LeMans
1969 Pontiac GTO
And “lots of VW’s” to drive while my transmissions were being rebuilt.
There were many more, so lucky. 1996 Z71 Chevy is my baby now.
Very nice of you to share these things you have learned, with us. Most of us can’t work & talk at the same time, and “do be careful”. I found a set of “nail bags” in an old car at the junkyard, “I have been a carpenter ever since”. Haha.
Looks like that engine was designed to be relatively easy to work on compared to some I've seen you work on.
Looks like that because it is Toyota, designed by smart engineers.
The first engine I worked on was a friend's Peugeot. Nearly scared me off of any future wrench turning.
Akshually, the half-moon reliefs in the cylinder head are for the machining and honing of the cam bearings, not tool access
-Plus an alternative way to remove those aluminum half-moon plugs is too hit them with a drift on one side and cam them out
Awesome to see how much care you put into the customers vehicle, wish there where mechanics like you where l live
i have that same "why isnt it clicking" fear too after mine didnt click when i expected it too and killed a magnesium oil cover...
I hope your customers are aware of how lucky they are to have you work on their cars, seriously!
I think, those customers know who was doing job to their vehicles and want him again next time. Here in Finland you can see person in your bill who did the job anyway, so you can allways blame him/her, not shop only.
I own a 2002 Tacoma with 205,000 mile that runs like new, no PROBLEMS, Thank You Toyota the best of the best...
The main reason for the D shaped reliefs in the head is because when the cam tunnels are machined in the CNC during manufacturing, the cutting tool needs that access through the front / rear of the head - Tunnel boring.
Being able to use a socket on them is a secondary reason but valid.
I wish a lot more auto mechanics take pride in their work like Ray does.
As an Engineer I can say that an Internal Combustion Engine in this application is a motor as it supplies necessary motion. Not all motors are engines (i.e. electric motors).
To me, an “engine” turns some sort of fuel into mechanical energy (linear or rotational), while a “motor” turn electricity into mechanical energy, and a “dynamo” (generator or alternator) turns mechanical energy into electricity. Too bad there’s nothing that turns mechanical energy into fuel.
@@williamsquires3070 A turbine (tur-buyne or tur-bin, both are valid) can turn the kinetic energy of a fluid (water, steam, expanding gases of combustion)) into electric energy.
It can also be used to compress a gas to increase the density and or speed of that gas to use the output for propulsion (jet engines, deisel intake turbines).
Engine as a term is very fuzzy and doesn't implicate very much. It is related to the word "ingenuity" and it really doesn't mean anything else than "some special thing that is fancy". If it is a motor or not, doesn't really matter.
In that sense you are right, not all motors are engines, the trivial ones are simply motors, whatever trivial in that sense may mean.
In a common sense, engine means "something that drives something" and in that sense, all motors are indeed engines.
@@Asto508 - Even simpler, since people conflate “engine” and “motor” anyway, the solution is to say that they’re “a device which turns non-mechanical energy into mechanical (kinetic) energy, either linear or rotational.” 😉
@@williamsquires3070 Well, that's only true in the context of "motor engines" but not in other contexts where the word "engine" is used, e.g. in Software.
It's probably a pointless discussion since the word "engine" really is more like a qualitative term that on its own is meaningless.
I actually enjoy it when the phone rings
I like your style. Talented, careful technicians/mechanics will be in demand for years to come.
You have the right attitude, people find a good mechanic and want to stick with them so your garage will for sure be getting repeat business because of your good work and attitude.
I enjoy Ray's videos so much, and will binge watch them because I find them both entertaining, and relaxing. I don't own a Tacoma, but it makes no difference, I could watch Ray work on anything. Edit: My son just walks in and says, "Dad, are you watching a 47min long video of a guy working on a Tacoma?" Yes, I am. haha
Great job! I’m always impressed with the extra care you take to make your jobs top quality and providing the most value for your customers!
I actually appreciate when you do “normal” work. It makes me happy when you fix real stuff too.
I think we need this type of filming on EVERY mechanic =) Would revolutionize the automotive repair industry! Cya next vid...
This is the first Toyota 4 cyl I've ever seen disassembled on U tube. I've had this engine on 2 different trucks from 93 to 2006 and 2006 to the present. Never had any major problems with either.
Great video. One comment, IMHO, I believe most people should never assume that the gasket will stay in place when placing the cover on. I have seen numerous times where they pop out a bit and can twist/roll back into the slot when they touch, then leak. granted most likely not on Toyota as much, but other manufacturers, definitely. Put a bit of 3m weatherstrip in a few spots or use High-Tack, etc.
I understand your use of "mine". I used to work at a bowling center as a pinsetter mechanic and as far as I was concerned, they were my machines. 😃
I Appreciate all of your videos Ray. Between you and Eric at the SouthMain Auto Channel I stay highly entertained. Keey up the good work, I hope it's paying off for you!!
Two great channels indeed!!!! TRUE PROFESSIONALS👍👍
watch vice grip garage, too
@@happylinuxguy ive been watching him since he first came on the scene.
Nice job! Lucky customer having a mechanic like you working on his vehicle!
My 4 cylinder, 5 speed, 2000 Tacoma literally broke in half at 362k miles. The Worst part of those trucks was the frame.
My 1977 Toyota truck had 317k and I could see the left front tire from the driver's seat because there was no floor and only 2/3 of a firewall. Frame was kinda rusty, but the cab was loose on the frame because all but one mounting point had disappeared. It still started and ran great, but I had to junk it because a brake caliper froze up and there were absolutely zero replacement parts available in the existing parts network. (Pre-Internet ez-find parts stores)
I miss that truck.
All toyotas struggle with rust. How they haven't figured out galvanization 35 years after other manufacturers have is crazy.
@@mediocreman2 I currently drive a 2008 Matrix with 180k and virtually no rust... (A couple of rock chips on the hood have turned orange, time for a touch up pen...) And I'm still in rust belt Wisconsin...
@@mediocreman2 love the handle! 🤣🤣🤣. I've told people that my superhero identity is "Adequateman". My battle cry is "Meh..."
@@mikejacob3536 u oil cap ogg look in motor look lik shit bro
Love my 2.7 Taco. It goes and goes and goes. 350k on the clock now.
Love that you also talk to the parts while working. Yes I've used that exact line when something moves from where I set it so that it wouldn't get in the way. I've also used "and just where do you think you are going"? Used to drive my wife crazy as at first she didn't understand that I talked to the inanimate. LOL Also love how the engineers keep putting fasteners and so forth where they are the hardest to actually reach to disconnect. If they dropped the engine just 2" there would be more room to make the electrical and hose runs without being so tight to the engine. Must say though, that you do good work without trying to add extra charges to your customers. Because customers that think they have been taken advantage of don't come back and lets face it, a good portion of a shop's income is from return customers.
I know why you are a "shoe in" for you being your own boss. You are looking down the road to a satified customer a happy return customer, equals long term profit. My father ran a repair shop from our home with that same core idea, and he ran that auto repair shop for over thirty years.
Thanks Ray for sharing as usual.I’ve been taught to “warm up” a tension wrench before use.
Hi there Ray John from UK Checking auto transmission fluid is done with the engine running and engine and gearbox at working temperature. Have been a mechanic for the British Military for over 30 years as civilian employee. Have yourself a great day buddy.
It's funny. I've always had a habit of never removing seals or gaskets until I actually have the new parts in hand. So that was my thought when I saw you removing the plug seals: "leave them in until you are ready to replace them!" No loss, though.
I would agree with your methodology, if I did not have the experience to know the reliability of the replacement pipeline for parts.
I would imagine that if you have years of experience and a person whose job is to know where to look for parts, it is less a worry than if you're doing a once-a-decade valve cover job.
One of my teachers in high school drove a 1985 4x4 Toyota truck. Those trucks were bulletproof.
The more of these I watch, the more confident I get about fixing my own stuff. I've never been a car person. I couldn't tell you a coil from a trailer hitch. I can put gas in a car and make it go. That's the extent of it. I had trouble even changing a tire on the side of the road when I needed to. The only thing that would worry me is things that mechanics just seem to know somehow. The bit about the transition between two metal surfaces needing silicone is an example. I wouldn't have known that. I should probably just try an oil change on my own before I try something like this.
Anyway, great video, as always. Have a great day.
I am astounded by the owners lack of maintenance. I have never seen green brake fluid in my life, and I don't recall yellow metals being anywhere except crush washers used on some caliper connections. Moisture content has to be off the charts - I don't think brake fluid can absorb much more than 4%, and odds are it has dropped out of solution in all the worst places. That system has to be a mess internally.
@@flinch622 Yeah, I spent the afternoon pondering, "Copper from where now?" Hadn't thought of washers.
@@flinch622 the engine internals are actually impressively clean, maybe the owner does frequent oil changes, or it just the great engine. The rest of the truck is definitely not well maintained by the owner, along with the brake fluid the PS fluid was practically black mud the Auto trans fluid looked pretty cooked too and the washer fluid bottle was trashed with holes. Too bad because it looks like a dam good truck with a lot of life left in it.
@@wirefeed3419 I think oil changes is all that happened. And maybe one air filter. Brake fluid was completely ignored to get in such horrible condition.
@@wirefeed3419 20-year-old white plastic bottle with that damage is not surprising. I'd be tempted, if it was my vehicle, to do a flex tape/flex seal repair, given that is it not a tight bend or structural location. I'd also drain whatever is already in that tank to avoid sending dirt into the sprayer nozzles.
The other fluids? Heck yeah it's overdue for a full fluid drain and clean-out.
Bin Wrenchin for more than 62 years and still goin strong, I love yer video,s proffesoinal and a good outlook you will go far,
The reason for the rubber seals on the bolts is to stop breaking the bolt tabs off the valve cover.
Those semicircular holes are in the front of the head in order to allow the boring machine to bore the holes for the camshafts.
Random algorithm rocket boosting comment 🚀💥
The troll story brought me back to thoughts of my fist troll 😢 ..... oh the good ol days when we only had one troll 😁
Lol that’s how you know a video,is doing well, new trolls show up and they’re so angry
i bought a 2006 tacoma brand new in 2006 and it lasted me 16 years and tranny finally went out at 510,000 miles :-)
I always like seeing the 25% come in. Not everyone maintains there vehicle all that well
As an electrical engineering enthusiast, I approve of you're insistence on the dielectric grease.
The inside of that valve cover is amazingly clean. Definitely doesn't look like a 20yr old truck in there.
Fella must do regular maintenance.
Clean truck over all!
It only has 100k miles. As long as you change the oil every 5k-10k you'll see the same result but most likely was done much more often.
toyota engineering.
That interesting intake box is an intake resonator. For quietness :)
these vehicles have come a long way with valve cover gaskets...i remember the cork ones slipping and sliding around and hoping it seated into the right position...ah, the good old days...great job Ray
Don't tighten them enough and they'll leak, tighten them a little too much and the gasket splits and leaks 🙄😤
Cork is the material for sealing glass bottles. Shouldn’t be anywhere near automobiles or gas equipment.
That's what gasket shellac is for.
The semi-circle reliefs in the end of the head aren't there for a wrench, they're there for access, when they line hone the cam bearings during manufacturing, much the same as the main bearings are line honed for accuracy.
Ray, you are meticulous in your work, so admire how you go about your repairs!
Dude has the right view & attitude about short term vs long term profit
Wishing you a Giggity day, Ray. Also, nice work fixing that guys clock! You could of charged a half hour of labor for that.
I have a 2001 Tacoma and haven't reset the time on the clock since around 2005 . It's positioned where it's hard to see in the drivers seat so why bother resetting it every time I disconnect the battery for repairs .
I just overpaid for a 2003 2.7L Prerunner SR5 xCab AutoTrans 2wd... pretty mint, garage kept, 70k mileage. Recently worked on by a local shop; new brakes, suspension, steering. I'm retired, paid top dollar to ensure possession of a good compact truck, which I needed. A feel-good purchase, that compliments my 1994 mint condition Corolla GTouring Wagon 1.5L daily driver, less than 20k kilometers mileage. I love survivor gems.
I have a 2001 2.7L PreRunner (2WD) extended cab that I bought new. Had the Toyota frame replacement in 2007 under their special warranty program. I now have 506,000 KM on it through 23 Canadian winters with the original engine and transmission (no work on either save for regular maintenance/fluid changes). Krown rustproofed regularly. It still runs like a top and does not burn 1 drop of oil. I have used synthetic oil with regular oil changes since after the break-in period. I still get offers from people to buy it despite the mileage. No way I'm selling it. 🙂 You will not regret your purchase. Enjoy!
Great video. One of these days I'm going to have to do this on my 2.7L. Two suggestions for your work... 1. Take cell pics before disassembly to aid in installation and 2. Keep the oil filler cap on the valve cover all the time. Nothing like watching a small bolt, etc. fall into the engine to ruin your day.
I took apart my head gasket not too long ago to pull out a stuck spark plug. I may just have to get back under there again becasue I missed a few important steps! This sure helps! Thanks!
Engine or motor: well, if you go back to the roots of each one, they were named differently because they were two different things. A motor was a "machine", usually powered by electricity, that provides motion directly, while an engine was a machine, usually powered by some sort of fuel (combustible or not), that provides motion indirectly, i.e by the use of many moving parts. In time, the two terms became interchangeable but nowadays, with the comeback of electric vehicles, I think that distinction is starting to make sense again. 🙂
Btw, did you clip the harness holder at the back of the engine back into its place? Just checking. 😉
Yep. I was going to reply also that I was always of the opinion that a motor was electric powered and an engine used fuel. Although it is common to hear an automobile engine referred to as a motor. Even car lots are often named "XYZ Motors"
Steam engine :)
Why do all the engine oil cans say motor oil ?
@@MagnumOpusSRT - That was the first thing I thought of too when Ray asked the question, but you have to ask that to someone in the lubricants' industry.
@@MikeC1521 - Not only car lots, you have also brands like Mitsubishi Motors, Kia Motors...
That point about cleaning up the site is a really good one. I had fixed a leak, then brought it to a shop for another issue and the mechanic wanted me to replace the part I had fixed. I realize now that it was because it had been leaking and showed that trace, so now I will make sure to clean up after myself better.
Engines are fuel, motors are electric. Least that's what I learned in auto mechanic class.
A motor can be both.
Denso is the factory plug but NGK is just as good. I have a 02 Tacoma with 286,000 still running strong with the 2.7.
Let us end the debate once and for all... Internal combustion is an engine. Electrical rotational unit is a motor, hence electric motor.
Calling one the other and vice versa is akin to Blasphemy! Like calling a Linear Impact Driver a plain old hammer!
So are they motor mounts or engine mounts