High Mileage GX470 Restoration | Ep.3 | Timing Belt, Water Pump, Valve Adjustment

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In this episode, we cover everything a high-mileage Lexus GX-470 2UZ-FE engine will need.
Video Index
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Coolant Drain | 1:55
Radiator Removal | 2:57
Air box / intake removal | 5:17
Cooling bypass hose removal | 6:11
Power steering pump removal | 7:14
Alternator removal | 7:30
A/C compressor removal | 7:52
Upper timing belt cover removal | 8:25
Serpentine belt tensioner removal | 9:20
Fan pulley bracket removal | 9:35
Crankshaft bolt & harmonic balancer pulley removal | 9:57
Lower timing belt cover | 10:49
Left valve cover removal | 12:47
Right coil pack removal | 13:55
Right valve cover removal | 14:16
Thermostat & housing removal | 15:38
Spark plug removal | 16:23
Valve clearance check | 17:09
Valve clearance measurement review | 19:09
Setting engine for timing belt removal | 20:12
Timing belt removal | 22:20
Timing belt pulley removal | 22:55
Camshaft position sensor removal | 23:20
Water pump removal | 23:38
Camshaft sprocket removal | 24:41
Camshaft removal preparations | 25:16
VVT solenoid removal | 27:46
Camshaft removal | 27:58
Valve shim measurement | 31:15
Camshaft seal replacement | 36:38
Crankshaft seal replacement | 43:19
Setting water pump | 44:22
Spark plug tube seal replacement | 45:04
PCV replacement | 47:04
Valve shim replacement | 48:01
Camshaft installation | 49:56
Camshaft sprocket installation | 56:57
Valve cover gasket replacement | 57:55
Valve cover installation | 58:14
Water pump final installation | 1:00:29
Timing belt installation | 1:01:01
Spark plug & coil pack installation | 1:04:54
Lower timing belt cover installation | 1:06:10
Crankshaft bolt & harmonic balancer pulley installation | 1:06:30
Cooling fan bracket installation | 1:07:03
Serpentine belt tensioner installation | 1:08:03
Serpentine belt idler pulley installation | 1:08:20
Alternator replacement | 1:08:43
Power steering pump installation | 1:10:48
A/C compressor installation | 1:11:11
Thermostat & housing installation | 1:11:57
Camshaft position sensor replacement | 1:13:34
Cooling bypass hose installation | 1:15:21
Radiator installation | 1:15:54
Cooling fan installation | 1:16:29
Serpentine belt installation | 1:17:15
Air box / intake installation | 1:17:37
Coolant reservoir installation | 1:18:14
Cooling system fill | 1:18:32
First start | 1:19:00
Power steering system fluid flush | 1:19:52
Timing belt replacement decal | 1:24:31
Toyota Lexus GX470 J120 Prado 2uzfe 2UZ-FE UZJ120 4runner

[@gdj8013]

Wow your attention to detail is impressive I believe even “the car care nut” would be impressed with your work.

[@goyourownway5566]

Major win for all us to have this series you put together. Thanks man!

[@iheartgs400]

Gotta love the 2UZ I had my Timing Belt done at 181K as well and also overhauled the cooling and radiator system while at it as well. I recently dumped more money into it replaced the CV axles, wheel bearings, lower control arms, sway bars and upgraded to Bilstein 5100 all 4 corners and actually lifted her 1.75 front a teeny bit squat but made the truck much more aggressive looking and stance as well

[@GaJeepr]

Would like to point out a few things. Your attention to detail and proper procedures are awesome. It shows that doing so WORKS. Shortcuts don't serve anyone. Do it right; do it once. Wow are we (Dad) lucky for all the time working on this. You (seem) to do it most alone and in silence (for the video). My buddies/friends ask why I don't have more videos of everything I do. I am ALWAYS listening to something, often podcasts. I guess I could do it silently and over-record. Let me think about that. Uh no.. LOL. 2 WEEKS FOR SHIMS!? Oh my! And those reminded me of my youth and shims for the valves in my Cosworth Vega. Oh the memories. Great job! Appreciate your fine work!

[@mevanc7304]

Awesome work Peter. Amazing that engine has over 200k yet looks to be in excellent shape.

[@BlackMilMascarasOctopus]

Great vids brother. WE WANT MOOOOREEEEEEEE

[@2552]

fantastic as always

[@fartknocker132]

awesome videos man. no bs, just straight goodness.

[@andrethib]

great job! I always learn something from your videos

[@JT0000JT]

Fantastic video + editing, very detailed ...... loved it.

[@buiangbinh4232]

great video

[@RphC74_mo]

This is amazing work thank you so much for making this video with great detail! One note-I’m surprised you don’t use your power ratchet more.

[@GDavis49]

Total respect for your knowledge and skills 👍

[@jamjestlx]

Nice!

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Video Index

[@Janky2912]

I'm impressed, pretty thural

[@michaeldoan9456]

Thank you 😊 God bless your TH-cam and family 😊

[@jp2246]

Honestly have always liked this and the equivalent Toyota platform...I have neither vehicle, but I still enjoy watching the thorough work you do

[@Delight.AutoCRAFT]

You would want to check the starter on these, either rebuild em or replace them. They're under the intake plenum and can be a pita when they go out.

[@77MAD77MAD77]

After watching all videos so far, I feel like I took a mechanic tech course. Very impressive work and attention to details reminds of the Japanese mechanics videos!