I love the way you show the parts, part numbers, and price on the left of the screen. This attention to detail is what separates great mechanics videos from good mechanics videos. Very helpful.
Hello Paul. Thank you so very much for making this video. In late March, I had the water pump impeller shaft break and the timing belt jumped several teeth on my wife's 97 Toyota Rav4. I had her car put in the repair shop and was told the car had a blown head gasket and the engine would need to be replaced. I had the car towed back home and then I ran across your video. I have worked on her car for 2 1/2 months and finally finished it this weekend and it runs great! It did not have a blown head gasket! The biggest problem I had was removing the harmonic balancer bolt. I tried several impact wrenches and that bolt wouldn't budge. A friend of mine is a mobile mechanic and he brought over a diesel powered impact wrench and finally removed that bolt. I couldn't have done this work without your video. I even bought that special mountain rachet tool you had in your video and that was a lifesaver on getting to the hard to reach bolts. Thanks again for such a great and detailed video!
Z této poruchy pak vyplývá, že ani při prasknutí rozvodového řemene nedojde k destrukci motoru. Je to skutečně tak? Prosím o odpověď. Děkuji a zdravím.🤔🤩
Damn, Paul. Your videos are a cut above all others. Your attention to detail, showing each step very carefully, well lit, and according to spec is highly professional. Your knowledge in the areas of music mixing, repair to scooters and cars, computers, and others is amazing. Thank you for your videos. Thank you for the time you spend on them.
This video is AWESOME! I am doing this job at the moment on my 1997 Rav4 and this is perfect walk through/talk through with images. All new parts that gets in with a different color (well I can't go wrong with this). The price of the parts on the side, all the torque measurement, all clean and clear. It is perfect! Thank you so much for this help.
Great Video! What is your next project you are planning to do on your Rav4? I can't wait to see more videos. May be you do a video on how to clean the throttle body and IACV together with the EGR valve on your Rav4. Thanks.
Thank you for guiding me throughout this process. Im 5 minutes into the video and 1/4 on the way there. Took me 10 hours already so estimated 30 hours left. :)
Hello, Paul. My husband and I also own a Toyota RAV4 in 1999. We love watching your videos and we're a little jealous because you can fix your RAV4 so well. My husband would like to have our RAV4 armed, too. Unfortunately, we're too far away, Frankfurt a. M. Germany. Our Toyota has a gas engine with 19400km. How long do you think we can drive him if we treat him well? We're waiting for new videos of you and your RAV.
That is the same technique for replacing the 1997-2001 4 cylinder camry. Always replace the oil pump two seals. Also replace the water pump, crankshaft and camshaft seals every 200K miles.
Hi i have a question. I have 1996 toyota rav4. I did engine compression car engine was cold i can't start the vehicle anyway it does crank. Cylinder #1 had 135 psi. Cylinder #2 had 120 psi. Cylinder #3 had 145 and the last one had 135 psi. Do you think compression is ok ? Car does have high miles
Hi! Can you help? I was driving my rav4 on the highway then all of a sudden engine cut out, engine light came on. When I stopped water was leaking out for about 2 min the stopped. Engine still turns over but doesn't start. The car didn't overheat. water was leaking by the timing belt area
Just got a 97 2d last week and I love it. I've been studying these videos and I've learned a lot thank you! Can you please tell me what kind of paint you're using on the engine parts?
I used VHT engine enamel from the auto parts store. It's a high temperature spray paint for engines. I don't recommend it. The paint is a bit runny and chips easily. I haven't found good spray paint in a can. POR 15 is the good paint, but I haven't tried it yet. por15.com/
Just completed the job and my idle is very low almost 500rpm and wants to die out. Is it possible my timing is off and I didn’t align the crankshaft/camshaft correctly?
It's possible. Having the wrong valve timing often comes with backfiring through the intake manifold. You can check your timing belt with the upper timing cover off. Also make sure your vacuum hoses are attached properly. If the check engine light is on, read the codes and that might help you.
hello-can i get top part of cover off without taking motor mount off, think the guy that put the belt in got it off a cog but he will not check it so i ave to work on it myself, i am old and not to agile anymore, thanks
Wow idk what to even say your making this almost to easy, I mean you pretty much replaced my water pump, timing belt and my oil pump seal for me. I hope for every diy'er you dont stop what your doin, thank you for going the extra 10 miles for us.
You'll have to thread some bolts into the crank pulley, just long enough to stick out 1 inch past the pulley. They're M8x1.25. Then use a pry bar to keep the crank pulley from turning. Or, use a big oil filter strap wrench on the pulley.
Co Vás k tomu vede, že uvažujete o výměně motoru 3S-FE za 3S-GTE. Myslím si, že čím jednodušší tím spolehlivêjší a lepší. Nebo se mýlím a proč? Děkuji za odpověď. 🤩👍
If your timing belt only lasts 3 days, something is wrong. Turn all your pulleys by hand to see if there is a problem. Camshaft, idler, tensioner, water pump, and oil pump. Inspect the pulleys to make sure the teeth aren't damaged and don't have any sharp edges. After setting up the timing belt and tensioner, try starting the engine with the timing cover off. Look to see if anything unusual is happening.
Great video. I'm half way through doing mine at the moment (water pump let go.) It's RHD so no battery tray but a brake servo ,that reduces available room, and I just moved the power steering reservoir out of the way without disconnecting.
Regarding the tensioner spring. According to the manual (10:20) it should measure 46mm. Inside to Inside, see the drawing. However you measure the outside and get 45mm. I got confused as I measured my spring according to your example and got 48mm. I concluded it was faulty and ordered a new one which measured 48mm again. Untill I found the same drawing, as you show in your video, in my Haynes manual and discovered it should be measured inside to inside. Now I have two servicable springs;-) The video was a great help though. Thanks!
Hey man I’m having trouble with my Rav I just had to do the timing belt/water pump but now I am having coolant leak from the return off of the backside of the water pump and in your video you didn’t mention what you did about those you just said it was done after attaching the front hoses @9:00 min in? I’m having the bottom of those two pipes leak :/ any help would be greatly appreciated!
It sounds like you need new O-rings on the coolant pipe that runs along the front of the engine. The good news is you can remove that pipe without taking the timing belt or water pump off. Watch my cylinder head video at 44:21 th-cam.com/video/Ksv98JvBqXs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6cNGQmd99Gc6PDQd&t=2567
Fantastic video Paul, thanks for all the effort you put in to produce it! I had a Timing belt failure on my 98 Rav, and this video has been a real help in getting a new one fitted, cheers! Dan (Uk)
Hey Lab Coat Paul, are those colorful splashes in your engine bay regular split wire conduit looms, heat-shrink cable sleeves, or vinyl wraps-- Where did you buy it?
Great job, Paul. It's cool to see all the different colors you choose to paint the parts. However, as you measured the spring, I noticed that on the picture, the spring measurement was indicated from the inside of the hock. Thx
Thanks for the video Paul, doing this job now. Unfortunately it is a pain to remove and install the engine mount because the mounting bolts are stuffed under the bracket for the ABS pump...
I just bought a 99 RAV4 not running. Was told that just stopped running one day. Getting ready to tare to it down today. This video was very helpful to know what the Jo is going to consist of. I have worked on vehicles for last 20 years. However this is my first Toyota so thank you for the information. You have went into great detail on this clip. Very informative. Thank you
Hey Paul, great vid as always! I noticed you put power steering fluid in the power steering system instead of the ATF that the manual asks for? Would that be a problem or who cares? thanks!
@@brockturner3112 I've found that switching the type of fluid in an old car like this is generally a bad idea. The old seals can't handle stuff like that. I have a new power steering pump and hoses, so I just hope the rack doesn't start leaking.
@@LabCoatPaul idk, I know you know what your doing. But with our 00 ES300, 04 GX470, 98 camry, and 02 Solara switching to atf rejuvenated the ps pumps. They were whining and/or leaking, because of previous owners going to quick lube and having the systems flushed with Universal powersteering fluid. Putting atf back in the system helped all of them. However, none of our Toyotas have been as unreliable and annoying as that rav4.... So your probably right 🤗
Paul - Thank you for this video ... our '99 is loving its new Aisin water pump, thermostat, timing belt, tensioner, idler, and oil pump seal! If I may comment, this video skipped over removing the whole water pump housing, which is a lil tricky, so I ended up leaving the orig. housing in ... no biggie. I wanted to send you a donation via your patreon, but it only has monthly memberships ?? Is there a way to just send money? You saved me a ton doing it myself, and this video is WAY better than the Haynes manual I have!
I'm glad it was helpful! TH-cam has a $Thanks button just under the video where you can throw me a couple bucks one time. I replaced the water pump housing and many other things in my cylinder head video here: th-cam.com/video/Ksv98JvBqXs/w-d-xo.html
I need such motivation to replace my 99's timing belt. I hear flapping sound on cold start, but goes away when engine is already on operating temperature. Thanks Paul. You're great!
Hi Paul, Great video! Do you have the part number for the alternator front pivot bolt? ( the 12mm that is on the right side) I cant find it anywhere.... the head of my bolt is torn so its pretty tough to fasten or take out. thanks
It's at 15:11 in the video. Dorman 917-148 is an aftermarket replacement. It's lower quality than original. If you go to the junkyard you can get the good one.
I had a massive oil leak from the oil pump seal and got the timing belt (and related nearby parts) done at the same time. Has anyone else noticed a slight smell once the car is running again after the timing belt job? It sort of smells like a belt, but I’m curious if it’s just a temporary thing as all of the new parts and no longer leaking oil operate as they should be.
It's possible some oil spilled on the exhaust pipe and it's burning off now. Go to the car wash and pressure wash the engine and transmission, especially the under side. Be careful not to spray directly at wiring, the distributor, or spark plugs. Drive the car a bit, then check for leaks. New leaks will be easier to find if everything is clean.
Your videos have been really helpful. At the 9:53 mark, you use a tool to help you torque the cam gear down. Could you give some information on that tool?
I made that tool. It's just a piece of metal with 2 bolts sticking out to hold the cam gear. If you have the valve cover off, you can hold the camshaft with a 15/16" or 24mm wrench
Impressive production, I will review this for specs when 4 door '99 is apart and I'm tackling the noise under the timing cover. Thank You....What's up with the parts paint....educational tool?
Thanks! I'm glad the video is useful for you. The different colored paint makes it much easier to see all the parts. I was filming most of my videos with an old gopro hero 5, and that camera can see car parts about as well as a grandma with cataracts. It was very hard to make out black parts that are near silver parts. The colors help the camera a lot. Now I'm using my iPhone 12 pro, and the video quality looks awesome.
I peeked into the lower timing belt cover and my belt has some kind gummy substance throughout, water pump has coolant stalactites, and the belt is loose with a 'water mark' line on the smooth side. My plan was to remove timing cover, and run engine to observe where noises/leaks are coming from. That motor mounting bracket has been my road block, because the upper timing cover won't come out with it attached....it is really a pain. I drained the P.Steer pump via vacuum switch & long funnel, b/c it has a leak and thought it would make space for wrenching on the upper bracket bolt.....but it is proving difficult to extract as well....soaking two motor mount bracket bolts, etc. in WD-40 over night, and I may gather a square drive socket cap so I can pull on my 1/2in drive 6 point 14mm impact socket tomorrow.
The hardest part is the motor mount bolts. Second hardest is installing the belt correctly. The good news is you won't break your engine if you do it wrong. It's a non-interference engine, meaning the valves will never hit the pistons, even if the timing belt is installed wrong.
Lab Coat Paul, your engine bay is a Work of Art, so clean & colorful enough to eat off! 1/ What highest temperature °F does RAV4 Exhaust Manifold's Heat Shield reach? 2/ What paint brand/type did you use on your gorgeous engine? 3/ What cleaner is safest to use to de-grime engine bay w/out blowing up electronics? Thanks kindly!!!
Thanks! Usually the exhaust manifold stays around 500 degrees fahrenheit. The heat shield will be much cooler. I used spray paint on everything, and I don't recommend it. The paint is very weak and dropping a wrench or sneezing near the car will make it fall off. For suspension components I used Rust-Oleum primer, then Rust-Oleum High Performance Enamel industrial strength paint. The primer is great, but I'm not sure what "industry" the paint is for. The pillow making industry perhaps? That paint is trash. For the engine paint I used VHT high temperature engine enamel from Autozone. It's rated for 550 F. Also trash. I had to touch paint my valve cover after dropping a wrench on it. For the exhaust I used Rust-Oleum high heat paint. It's rated for 2000 F and the can says "stops rust". The paint didn't burn off the exhaust but I did get rust spots showing through after just 2 months. For the fender wells I used Raptor 1k pro enamel. It has a picture of a truck on the can so it's tough. That paint is very thin and flakes off easily on flat surfaces, but did great on the textured surfaces by the wheels. Spray paint is cheap and easy, but not durable at all. You can get your parts powder coated, but it's expensive and can only be done to metal parts that can go in an oven. I use purple power engine degreaser. It's just strong soap, then I scrub anything I can reach with a brush, then pressure wash it. Hot water works better than cold water. Everything in the engine bay is waterproof, but be careful spraying near electrical connections. Avoid spraying directly into connectors, the alternator, and the distributor. Washing the battery won't damage it. To clean corroded battery terminals, boil a pot of hot water and dump baking soda in it. Pour the hot baking soda solution over the battery and terminals to neutralize any acid that leaked out of the battery.
When removing Spark Plug Tubes (to reseal the FIPG) what's your preferred method to clean out Spark Plug Wells (w/out debris falling into the block) & best method to remove hardened, old baked-on RTV from Spark Plug Tube threads?
I probably will do some bolt on accessories soon. Not sure if I want the bull bar or not. The first generation comes stock with a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine with about 120 horsepower. The name for that engine is 3S-FE. The 3S-GTE is a popular swap because it shares the same 3S engine block, so it fits in the car just fine and mostly bolts up. The 3S-GTE is also a 2.0 liter, but it has a turbo and puts out 260 horsepower. That's much better. It's an expensive swap because you have to get the engine from Japan and the transmission needs to be replaced to handle the extra power.
What's the final answer? I bought a '97 a year ago. Timing belt hasn't been changed in more than 110K miles. Am I really worried or not? Owner's manual makes vague reference about this subject. Would appreciate your answer.
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT. The only problem is your motor is totally clean, and your white lab coat is still white when you are done, so its not totally realistic (tho you did have an oil pump seal leak). Mine has gook all over it. And every timing belt job I've even done ( on other cars) ended with my wife claiming she was going to burn my clothes.
I love the way you show the parts, part numbers, and price on the left of the screen. This attention to detail is what separates great mechanics videos from good mechanics videos. Very helpful.
I agree! Probably the only one who ever does.
Hello Paul. Thank you so very much for making this video. In late March, I had the water pump impeller shaft break and the timing belt jumped several teeth on my wife's 97 Toyota Rav4. I had her car put in the repair shop and was told the car had a blown head gasket and the engine would need to be replaced. I had the car towed back home and then I ran across your video. I have worked on her car for 2 1/2 months and finally finished it this weekend and it runs great! It did not have a blown head gasket! The biggest problem I had was removing the harmonic balancer bolt. I tried several impact wrenches and that bolt wouldn't budge. A friend of mine is a mobile mechanic and he brought over a diesel powered impact wrench and finally removed that bolt. I couldn't have done this work without your video. I even bought that special mountain rachet tool you had in your video and that was a lifesaver on getting to the hard to reach bolts. Thanks again for such a great and detailed video!
Z této poruchy pak vyplývá, že ani při prasknutí rozvodového řemene nedojde k destrukci motoru. Je to skutečně tak? Prosím o odpověď. Děkuji a zdravím.🤔🤩
Damn, Paul. Your videos are a cut above all others. Your attention to detail, showing each step very carefully, well lit, and according to spec is highly professional. Your knowledge in the areas of music mixing, repair to scooters and cars, computers, and others is amazing. Thank you for your videos. Thank you for the time you spend on them.
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoy this channel!
DK - Well said ! I couldn't agree more. Also like the Chris Fix series and The Car Care Nut.
This video is AWESOME! I am doing this job at the moment on my 1997 Rav4 and this is perfect walk through/talk through with images. All new parts that gets in with a different color (well I can't go wrong with this). The price of the parts on the side, all the torque measurement, all clean and clear. It is perfect! Thank you so much for this help.
Great Video! What is your next project you are planning to do on your Rav4? I can't wait to see more videos. May be you do a video on how to clean the throttle body and IACV together with the EGR valve on your Rav4. Thanks.
Thank you for guiding me throughout this process. Im 5 minutes into the video and 1/4 on the way there. Took me 10 hours already so estimated 30 hours left. :)
The timing belt is pretty hard to do on these cars. You got this.
Hello, Paul. My husband and I also own a Toyota RAV4 in 1999. We love watching your videos and we're a little jealous because you can fix your RAV4 so well. My husband would like to have our RAV4 armed, too. Unfortunately, we're too far away, Frankfurt a. M. Germany.
Our Toyota has a gas engine with 19400km. How long do you think we can drive him if we treat him well?
We're waiting for new videos of you and your RAV.
2 rav4 videos in 1 week 🤯
I like how clean you made all the parts you touched. Great workmanship
I am removing the engine to rebuild it now, this will help me a lot!
You'll want to see the cylinder head replacement video too: th-cam.com/video/Ksv98JvBqXs/w-d-xo.html
That is the same technique for replacing the 1997-2001 4 cylinder camry. Always replace the oil pump two seals. Also replace the water pump, crankshaft and camshaft seals every 200K miles.
I had a really hard time seeing through the hole in the cam gear in my 99 4 door using a step bit to drill a bigger hole is genius
Great vdo ,, thanks so much for sharing,, really appreciate it..
Hi i have a question. I have 1996 toyota rav4. I did engine compression car engine was cold i can't start the vehicle anyway it does crank. Cylinder #1 had 135 psi. Cylinder #2 had 120 psi. Cylinder #3 had 145 and the last one had 135 psi. Do you think compression is ok ? Car does have high miles
Hi! Can you help? I was driving my rav4 on the highway then all of a sudden engine cut out, engine light came on. When I stopped water was leaking out for about 2 min the stopped. Engine still turns over but doesn't start. The car didn't overheat. water was leaking by the timing belt area
Close. 2003 Nissan Altima wheels.
Anybody know the part number for the cranshaft pulley washer? I damaged mine badly and I can't find it anywhere.
You are awesome, I wish I could have a mechanic like you
Idky but I can not wrap my head arounf the cam gear alignments. Why skip teeth? There is something im just not understanding.
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this is a NONINTERFERANCE engine , dohc, vvt-i,
I'll be using you video to take me through the process in a couple weeks. Thank you for making the ownership of a gen 1 so easy!
I had that done on the 2001 Celica a couple years ago. $700 in north San Francisco Bay area. Just getting in there makes it too difficult for me.
Just got a 97 2d last week and I love it. I've been studying these videos and I've learned a lot thank you! Can you please tell me what kind of paint you're using on the engine parts?
I used VHT engine enamel from the auto parts store. It's a high temperature spray paint for engines. I don't recommend it. The paint is a bit runny and chips easily. I haven't found good spray paint in a can. POR 15 is the good paint, but I haven't tried it yet. por15.com/
@@LabCoatPaul awesome thanks so much I'm glad I know now!
Just completed the job and my idle is very low almost 500rpm and wants to die out. Is it possible my timing is off and I didn’t align the crankshaft/camshaft correctly?
It's possible. Having the wrong valve timing often comes with backfiring through the intake manifold. You can check your timing belt with the upper timing cover off. Also make sure your vacuum hoses are attached properly. If the check engine light is on, read the codes and that might help you.
pog i’m hopefully getting one of these cause they are reliable and this video will help
This video sir was yeah...HATS OFF TO YOU SIR!!!
I want to know how to remove my Toyota Rav4 3s-Ge idler Pully near alternator..
hello-can i get top part of cover off without taking motor mount off, think the guy that put the belt in got it off a cog but he will not check it so i ave to work on it myself, i am old and not to agile anymore, thanks
Wow idk what to even say your making this almost to easy, I mean you pretty much replaced my water pump, timing belt and my oil pump seal for me. I hope for every diy'er you dont stop what your doin, thank you for going the extra 10 miles for us.
I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Is it possible to do without removing the bottom engine mount
What do we do if we dont have a 5th gear and its automatic?
You'll have to thread some bolts into the crank pulley, just long enough to stick out 1 inch past the pulley. They're M8x1.25. Then use a pry bar to keep the crank pulley from turning. Or, use a big oil filter strap wrench on the pulley.
@@LabCoatPaul Thank you so much! Will attempt this later this week!
I just got one of these from my girlfriends parents and I plan to do a drive train swap to make it 4wd and do a 3sgte swap
I'm thinking about a 3SGTE swap too, but it's so much work, and so expensive!
Co Vás k tomu vede, že uvažujete o výměně motoru 3S-FE za 3S-GTE. Myslím si, že čím jednodušší tím spolehlivêjší a lepší. Nebo se mýlím a proč? Děkuji za odpověď. 🤩👍
That is not the left front wheel. That is the right front or passenger front.
my local shop sharges 200/hr and would charge me $600 to change the timing belt parts included
That's a really good deal! I think they might have estimated it wrong. It's really a lot of work.
Any idea where the fuel pump relay is on a 1999 Rav4
sir, next video, how to replace of transfer case seal of 4 wheel drive
Man... the amount of effort you put in this puppy. makes me wanna by the car. Love the content Paul.
Thanks! This car was definitely a lot of work.
My 1997 RAV4 Taming belt always brake in 3days after every new replacement
If your timing belt only lasts 3 days, something is wrong. Turn all your pulleys by hand to see if there is a problem. Camshaft, idler, tensioner, water pump, and oil pump. Inspect the pulleys to make sure the teeth aren't damaged and don't have any sharp edges. After setting up the timing belt and tensioner, try starting the engine with the timing cover off. Look to see if anything unusual is happening.
Great video. I'm half way through doing mine at the moment (water pump let go.) It's RHD so no battery tray but a brake servo ,that reduces available room, and I just moved the power steering reservoir out of the way without disconnecting.
Yes I was watching the video thinking why is the battery on that side. Mine is RHD too. Thanks for the answer.
you ever thought about doing a video on upgrading the 5th gear?
Regarding the tensioner spring. According to the manual (10:20) it should measure 46mm. Inside to Inside, see the drawing. However you measure the outside and get 45mm. I got confused as I measured my spring according to your example and got 48mm. I concluded it was faulty and ordered a new one which measured 48mm again. Untill I found the same drawing, as you show in your video, in my Haynes manual and discovered it should be measured inside to inside. Now I have two servicable springs;-) The video was a great help though. Thanks!
throw the plastic covers
VERY NICE TY. only thing is those are the wrong spark plugs btw it takes the ones that has 2 electrodes coming from the side.
1998 RAV4 Upper Timing Cover has the opposite-- 3 x Short Bolts + 1-Long Bolt
Hey man I’m having trouble with my Rav I just had to do the timing belt/water pump but now I am having coolant leak from the return off of the backside of the water pump and in your video you didn’t mention what you did about those you just said it was done after attaching the front hoses @9:00 min in? I’m having the bottom of those two pipes leak :/ any help would be greatly appreciated!
It sounds like you need new O-rings on the coolant pipe that runs along the front of the engine. The good news is you can remove that pipe without taking the timing belt or water pump off. Watch my cylinder head video at 44:21 th-cam.com/video/Ksv98JvBqXs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=6cNGQmd99Gc6PDQd&t=2567
@@LabCoatPaul thank you very much!
Fantastic video Paul, thanks for all the effort you put in to produce it! I had a Timing belt failure on my 98 Rav, and this video has been a real help in getting a new one fitted, cheers! Dan (Uk)
Hey Lab Coat Paul, are those colorful splashes in your engine bay regular split wire conduit looms, heat-shrink cable sleeves, or vinyl wraps-- Where did you buy it?
Could i start the motor right after i put on the timing belt? Nothings else. Like to see if there's a problem before i put it all back together.
Yes. It's ok to start the engine with the timing cover off and the right side motor mount off. Just don't drive it like that.
Thank you very much that was helps a lot
А че ты ещё маску медицинскую и перчатки с чунами не натянул?
God damned what à mess to replace it
bom video....
Paul please help me fix my Rva4 1994
Probably the best overall video on mx work that I've seen anywhere. Thanks for the attention to detail, and concise delivery.
По русски можно ?пожалуйста ,🤔🤷🙆🙂
I need same work in my 97, any one near PA????
Great job, Paul.
It's cool to see all the different colors you choose to paint the parts.
However, as you measured the spring, I noticed that on the picture, the spring measurement was indicated from the inside of the hock.
Thx
Thanks for the video Paul, doing this job now. Unfortunately it is a pain to remove and install the engine mount because the mounting bolts are stuffed under the bracket for the ABS pump...
I just bought a 99 RAV4 not running. Was told that just stopped running one day. Getting ready to tare to it down today. This video was very helpful to know what the Jo is going to consist of. I have worked on vehicles for last 20 years. However this is my first Toyota so thank you for the information. You have went into great detail on this clip. Very informative. Thank you
Su trabajo es exelente felicitaciones 👏 muchas gracias por compartir tus conocimientos 😊 saludos desde Argentina 👍 😉
This is the informative video, I’ve seen for this 3sfe absolutely amazing
thank u op, excellent reference video, great job, thanks again!
I am so lucky to have the same car as you Paul. Thanks for the DIY! 😋😋😋 Will have this on replay!
I can’t explain how beneficial your videos are. You have saved me a lot of money and time thank you for all you do!
This is super helpful I'm gonna drop an engine into my 2000 rav but maybe the problem is the timing belt
Hey Paul, great vid as always! I noticed you put power steering fluid in the power steering system instead of the ATF that the manual asks for? Would that be a problem or who cares? thanks!
Yes, it slowly destroys Toyota pumps.
@@brockturner3112 I've found that switching the type of fluid in an old car like this is generally a bad idea. The old seals can't handle stuff like that.
I have a new power steering pump and hoses, so I just hope the rack doesn't start leaking.
@@LabCoatPaul idk, I know you know what your doing. But with our 00 ES300, 04 GX470, 98 camry, and 02 Solara switching to atf rejuvenated the ps pumps. They were whining and/or leaking, because of previous owners going to quick lube and having the systems flushed with Universal powersteering fluid. Putting atf back in the system helped all of them. However, none of our Toyotas have been as unreliable and annoying as that rav4.... So your probably right 🤗
@@brockturner3112 That's good advice. Yeah, I might have found the worst RAV4. I'm almost done fixing all the problems, after 26 videos.
Elle ne peut pas etre en français
Good.job.sir..india
Thank you Paul, just finished replacing mine.
Paul - Thank you for this video ... our '99 is loving its new Aisin water pump, thermostat, timing belt, tensioner, idler, and oil pump seal! If I may comment, this video skipped over removing the whole water pump housing, which is a lil tricky, so I ended up leaving the orig. housing in ... no biggie. I wanted to send you a donation via your patreon, but it only has monthly memberships ?? Is there a way to just send money? You saved me a ton doing it myself, and this video is WAY better than the Haynes manual I have!
I'm glad it was helpful! TH-cam has a $Thanks button just under the video where you can throw me a couple bucks one time. I replaced the water pump housing and many other things in my cylinder head video here: th-cam.com/video/Ksv98JvBqXs/w-d-xo.html
Awesome video. The effort you have put in to painting each part to distinguish it from others must not go unnoticed. Well done.
I love toyota rave 4 1998 I have this with me but sad sometimes ports not easy to find in pakistan 😢
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The best. The best. I am all about the details like you're doing with colored vinyl tape, and painting brackets. Nice Work!
Thank you very much!
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I need such motivation to replace my 99's timing belt. I hear flapping sound on cold start, but goes away when engine is already on operating temperature. Thanks Paul. You're great!
You're welcome, and good luck.
So you don't have to drop oil?
Nope. The entire timing belt job can be done without changing the oil.
Hi Paul, Great video! Do you have the part number for the alternator front pivot bolt? ( the 12mm that is on the right side) I cant find it anywhere.... the head of my bolt is torn so its pretty tough to fasten or take out. thanks
It's at 15:11 in the video. Dorman 917-148 is an aftermarket replacement. It's lower quality than original. If you go to the junkyard you can get the good one.
Спасибо, всё понял. 👍
Thanks for the video.have the same car n it's a job I have to do
Hi mate where is the best place for Rav 4 mk1 spares
I had a massive oil leak from the oil pump seal and got the timing belt (and related nearby parts) done at the same time. Has anyone else noticed a slight smell once the car is running again after the timing belt job? It sort of smells like a belt, but I’m curious if it’s just a temporary thing as all of the new parts and no longer leaking oil operate as they should be.
It's possible some oil spilled on the exhaust pipe and it's burning off now. Go to the car wash and pressure wash the engine and transmission, especially the under side. Be careful not to spray directly at wiring, the distributor, or spark plugs. Drive the car a bit, then check for leaks. New leaks will be easier to find if everything is clean.
Your videos have been really helpful. At the 9:53 mark, you use a tool to help you torque the cam gear down. Could you give some information on that tool?
I made that tool. It's just a piece of metal with 2 bolts sticking out to hold the cam gear. If you have the valve cover off, you can hold the camshaft with a 15/16" or 24mm wrench
Are those honda accord wheels?
They are 2003 Nissan Altima wheels. Good guess.
Can you please help me how to time the topcilender
Man I love your Rav4, it is the best in the world. So nice and clean and thanks for the video.
Thanks again : )
Thanks for supporting my channel! I'm glad you're enjoying the RAV4 videos.
Impressive production, I will review this for specs when 4 door '99 is apart and I'm tackling the noise under the timing cover. Thank You....What's up with the parts paint....educational tool?
Thanks! I'm glad the video is useful for you. The different colored paint makes it much easier to see all the parts. I was filming most of my videos with an old gopro hero 5, and that camera can see car parts about as well as a grandma with cataracts. It was very hard to make out black parts that are near silver parts. The colors help the camera a lot. Now I'm using my iPhone 12 pro, and the video quality looks awesome.
I peeked into the lower timing belt cover and my belt has some kind gummy substance throughout, water pump has coolant stalactites, and the belt is loose with a 'water mark' line on the smooth side. My plan was to remove timing cover, and run engine to observe where noises/leaks are coming from. That motor mounting bracket has been my road block, because the upper timing cover won't come out with it attached....it is really a pain. I drained the P.Steer pump via vacuum switch & long funnel, b/c it has a leak and thought it would make space for wrenching on the upper bracket bolt.....but it is proving difficult to extract as well....soaking two motor mount bracket bolts, etc. in WD-40 over night, and I may gather a square drive socket cap so I can pull on my 1/2in drive 6 point 14mm impact socket tomorrow.
Great video! You make it look easy, but I'm certain I'm about to f this up real bad😩
The hardest part is the motor mount bolts. Second hardest is installing the belt correctly. The good news is you won't break your engine if you do it wrong. It's a non-interference engine, meaning the valves will never hit the pistons, even if the timing belt is installed wrong.
Lab Coat Paul, your engine bay is a Work of Art, so clean & colorful enough to eat off!
1/ What highest temperature °F does RAV4 Exhaust Manifold's Heat Shield reach?
2/ What paint brand/type did you use on your gorgeous engine?
3/ What cleaner is safest to use to de-grime engine bay w/out blowing up electronics?
Thanks kindly!!!
Thanks!
Usually the exhaust manifold stays around 500 degrees fahrenheit. The heat shield will be much cooler.
I used spray paint on everything, and I don't recommend it. The paint is very weak and dropping a wrench or sneezing near the car will make it fall off.
For suspension components I used Rust-Oleum primer, then Rust-Oleum High Performance Enamel industrial strength paint. The primer is great, but I'm not sure what "industry" the paint is for. The pillow making industry perhaps? That paint is trash.
For the engine paint I used VHT high temperature engine enamel from Autozone. It's rated for 550 F. Also trash. I had to touch paint my valve cover after dropping a wrench on it.
For the exhaust I used Rust-Oleum high heat paint. It's rated for 2000 F and the can says "stops rust". The paint didn't burn off the exhaust but I did get rust spots showing through after just 2 months.
For the fender wells I used Raptor 1k pro enamel. It has a picture of a truck on the can so it's tough. That paint is very thin and flakes off easily on flat surfaces, but did great on the textured surfaces by the wheels.
Spray paint is cheap and easy, but not durable at all. You can get your parts powder coated, but it's expensive and can only be done to metal parts that can go in an oven.
I use purple power engine degreaser. It's just strong soap, then I scrub anything I can reach with a brush, then pressure wash it. Hot water works better than cold water.
Everything in the engine bay is waterproof, but be careful spraying near electrical connections. Avoid spraying directly into connectors, the alternator, and the distributor. Washing the battery won't damage it.
To clean corroded battery terminals, boil a pot of hot water and dump baking soda in it. Pour the hot baking soda solution over the battery and terminals to neutralize any acid that leaked out of the battery.
When removing Spark Plug Tubes (to reseal the FIPG) what's your preferred method to clean out Spark Plug Wells (w/out debris falling into the block) & best method to remove hardened, old baked-on RTV from Spark Plug Tube threads?
Would you do a video on installing a bullbar? Also, what is a 3SGTE swap, see a lot of people talking about it. Thanks for the great videos!
I probably will do some bolt on accessories soon. Not sure if I want the bull bar or not.
The first generation comes stock with a 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine with about 120 horsepower. The name for that engine is 3S-FE.
The 3S-GTE is a popular swap because it shares the same 3S engine block, so it fits in the car just fine and mostly bolts up. The 3S-GTE is also a 2.0 liter, but it has a turbo and puts out 260 horsepower. That's much better. It's an expensive swap because you have to get the engine from Japan and the transmission needs to be replaced to handle the extra power.
@@LabCoatPaul Sounds like a cool swap, but I don't got the money haha! Thanks for the reply.
Impressive video
Just got a 97 rav4 and the mechanic told me it was an interference engine! Guess I gotta do research myself
What's the final answer? I bought a '97 a year ago. Timing belt hasn't been changed in more than 110K miles. Am I really worried or not? Owner's manual makes vague reference about this subject. Would appreciate your answer.
EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT. The only problem is your motor is totally clean, and your white lab coat is still white when you are done, so its not totally realistic (tho you did have an oil pump seal leak). Mine has gook all over it. And every timing belt job I've even done ( on other cars) ended with my wife claiming she was going to burn my clothes.
hey Paul, can you suggest me a good OBD 1 scanner for my 98 rav4?
Every car in the United States 1996 and newer has OBD 2. It might be different in other countries. This is my favorite OBD 2 scanner: amzn.to/39yWszK
ABS module in the way
Thank you very much for the video👍
This video is one of the Best i have ever seen.
Timing belt still looks new.