I appreciate all your videos so much. I bought a gs300 a few months ago and im starting to do all of the maintenance on it and your content is giving me all the confidence and knowledge i need! Thank you!
Too bad I had to redo this and the tranny pull twice due to that second fake seal. 😩😩😩🤦🏻♂️. Glad I’m done with that and can move onto suspension and brakes.
You seen when I first got this car? I documented all the cleaning I did to get it this way. It was an oily mess before I unloaded a few cans of brake parts cleaner and a pressure washer.
@@TunerwithKidsAnyways the reason that I'm here is that my Vietnamese Brother has a 2003 Lexus IS300 2JZGE VVTI Dark Green with just over 205,000km on it as a daily car. The issue is we bought this car and don't know if the Timing Belt has been replaced with the Water pump or not. But the major problem his having is that we can see wetness oil from behind the engine and the oil sump pan at the bottom is coated in oil 😕. I've come to a conclusion that it's the Rubber Cam Seals & Crank Seals that's become worn/cracked and has never been replaced with the Rocker Cover Gasket as well would you happen to have a video guide on that like do I have to remove the whole front bumper & radiator all off before doing the work?
@@TunerwithKidsI was watching a video on Speed Academy doing the 2JZGE Cam & Crank Seals he had a wrench 🔧 placed in one of the cams holding it tightly and the other hand with a Breaker Bar too loose out the vvti cam gears ⚙️ to review the seals insides anyways I don't have a torque bar nor do I know how to toque one that's what holding me back to correctly do the job properly heck I don't know the correct torque spec numbers pressure to place on these parts 😅
I commented on your transmission removal video, but then realized you had this video as well. Might be better to post my question here instead ... lol I'm told there are two seals on either side of the transmission. I believe mine are leaking from those two seals on my 98 GS400 and already got the two timken 221207 seals to replace them. Have you replaced these seals? The one on the passenger side I think is connect to a "gear selector shaft?" Any recommendations on how to tackle them?
The hell with ebay... Stop counting pennies, and gambling. Spend the extra, and get the right part first time around. I've bought Toyota/Lexus OEM parts from both for my Supra/GS300, and can say they're legit. You can get OEM parts off ebay, but 9 out of 10 you'll be getting counterfeit parts from China. Ask me how I know... I bought so called Toyota/Lexus OEM seals once from ebay having a feeling the price was to good. Only after I paid for them I realize they were being shipped from China... I knew then I was for sure getting counterfeit parts. When I got them I knew almost right away they seemed off. I compared the the 2 cam seals from ebay with ones from Driftmotion, and verified they were in fact counterfeit. Nothing matched up with them at all. Hell... I don't even think they were for the 2JZ at all in fact. I pretty much tossed them into the trash along with the front main seal, and valve cover seals which came in the bundle for roughly $20. I ordered the next ones from Driftmotion. It's what I get for trying to count pennies, and being cheap. The one, and only time I'll cheap out again. Lesson learned. Last thing... Make sure to install the seals right first time around... 1JZ/2JZ Rear Main Seal Link 1: www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj_0tLOw6TuAhVmAp0JHRzsDHgQFjAAegQIBRAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.driftmotion.com%2F1JZ-2JZ-Rear-Main-Seal-Toyota-p%2Fdm12.htm&usg=AOvVaw3l01Sqelc_NtE5lDWSpkKW 1JZ/2JZ Rear Main Seal Link2: www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj_0tLOw6TuAhVmAp0JHRzsDHgQFjABegQIBBAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kaizenmotorsports.com%2Fproducts%2Ftoyota-1jz-2jz-oem-rear-main-seal&usg=AOvVaw0NxM3JZPQ-2b1Y_p4K-sEV
Great video! Bro in my GS300 there is a main seal leak can you tell me if this the same seal you showed in this video. By main seal I mean the seal between transmission and engine. Thanks bro I wish I can do this job by myself but It’s difficult for me to work here where I’m living so I just want to understand it so that once the mechanic is doing this job I make sure he does it perfectly and don’t screw up. Your reply will be highly appreciated. Many thanks
*I'm here for the Rear Main Seal replacement, again lol ( great video ) but I noticed that you put gasket sealant on the EM/DP flange which is before another catalytic converter Did that bother the catalytic?*
I just did a transmission gasket on my GS400 that was a bitch. Need to torque just right. I had a hybrid gasket and Vaseline definitely helps to keep gasket in place while torquing with the torque wrench.
Yea common on any engine with over 200k miles. Transmission needs to come off but depending on what other leaks are going on, it would be a good idea to do all seals while in there. Oil pan seal (RTV), transmission shaft seals, front main seal, cam seals, etc. I just did all these for the IS300 engine. There are videos on each one of these.
@@TunerwithKids Thank you sir. I have never done this but I am daring. I already changed cv axles, toe tods, shocks, walve cover gaskets on both banks, and all suspension, and vvt solenoids and solenoid filters. I pulled this car from going to junkyard at 217000 miles in 2013. Had mice on board as tenants, weeds to the roof, nest of ants and wasps.. Sweet dau driver now at 284000. Thanks for advice and encouragement.. i am not a mechanic, and never owned a car until i moved to U.s. from Kenya. Previously, I had a wheelbarrow.
The top oil pan? That one usually doesn’t leak since is a machined edge to block. It’s the bottom pan (black) to the girdle that is usually the leaking mess.
please to tell me, I have random missfire in my cilinders, one of my friend said to me, one of reason can be old oil seal. The same thing that you changed in this video.. it's could be?
No don’t go passed flush. I made mistake of going too far and there’s no back stop. Also, make sure to get an OEM seal. I list the NOK markings in description box and also have a video about fakes.
If you order online or eBay, make sure to ask seller to verify seal is a BH4519i. Anything else should be returned or not accepted as genuine.
There should be links in description box.
did u have to remove the crank in order to replace the seal? I need to know
No, you have to drop the tranny. I have videos on that for the 2JZ/IS300.
@@JohnDoe-ov9kf I've bought parts from Belle-Lexus also. One time my local Toyota dealership even ordered from them. Lol
@@TunerwithKidsHey brother is yours a Automatic or Manual IS300 ?
I was scared of using a drill but I found a straight sharp pick, carefully hammered it in to make my hole and then did the screw trick! Thank you
Glad I found this video I’ve got a leak in my 99 gs 300 that I suspect is the rear main seal as well. Thank you!
I appreciate all your videos so much. I bought a gs300 a few months ago and im starting to do all of the maintenance on it and your content is giving me all the confidence and knowledge i need! Thank you!
If you have time and patience, it’s easy. Most of my work takes days and weeks but since it’s a project car, I’m not in a rush.
I am glad to know the correct way to do it.
thanks lol i pushed mine in too far as well didnt wanna touch that deal retainer without knowing if it was load bearing or not so thank you
you're a legend for adding chapters here. thanks!
Always add chapters when it’s long and detailed.
Hello from Singapore! That's a lot of work & full of patient!!!
Yea...I do a little bit every night. Car has been apart for 6 weeks. LOL.
good job, it's hard work and you're very meticulous about cleanliness kinda overdo it using acetone and alcohol but overall it's an excellent DIY
Great Video! Very informative! Keep up the great work my friend!👍🏾
Thanks for watching...check out all my other IS300 maintenance.
Thanks for showing the proper way to do it even though it wasn’t intended lol
The intended way with a pry tool seems to have a high likelihood of scratching your crank seal journal.
Great!!! Thank you very much for this Video!
Great information and video
Great video. Cheers.
Awesomeness
Well done!! I heard dealership charges like $1400 for what you just did lol
that’s not bad. A lot of these rear main seal videos leave out removing the drive shaft & transmission. Good bit of labor involved.
This was really good, Great information and shows everything, GJ take my like and sub
Too bad I had to redo this and the tranny pull twice due to that second fake seal. 😩😩😩🤦🏻♂️. Glad I’m done with that and can move onto suspension and brakes.
@@TunerwithKids oof, I hope you can find a manual transmission, good luck!
Very helpful, Thanks for sharing!
Make sure you use a NOK 4519i. That 1650F I received leaked. I just redid it last night. 😩😩😩
Looks great.
Wow thats one clean as underside 2JZ Lexus is300 sheesh the patience & dedication you have cheers my Vietnamese brother 💯🙏
You seen when I first got this car? I documented all the cleaning I did to get it this way. It was an oily mess before I unloaded a few cans of brake parts cleaner and a pressure washer.
@@TunerwithKidsAnyways the reason that I'm here is that my Vietnamese Brother has a 2003 Lexus IS300 2JZGE VVTI Dark Green with just over 205,000km on it as a daily car.
The issue is we bought this car and don't know if the Timing Belt has been replaced with the Water pump or not.
But the major problem his having is that we can see wetness oil from behind the engine and the oil sump pan at the bottom is coated in oil 😕.
I've come to a conclusion that it's the Rubber Cam Seals & Crank Seals that's become worn/cracked and has never been replaced with the Rocker Cover Gasket as well would you happen to have a video guide on that like do I have to remove the whole front bumper & radiator all off before doing the work?
@@TunerwithKidsI was watching a video on Speed Academy doing the 2JZGE Cam & Crank Seals he had a wrench 🔧 placed in one of the cams holding it tightly and the other hand with a Breaker Bar too loose out the vvti cam gears ⚙️ to review the seals insides anyways I don't have a torque bar nor do I know how to toque one that's what holding me back to correctly do the job properly heck I don't know the correct torque spec numbers pressure to place on these parts 😅
Great job lots of work. Paz y salud
Seal housing bolt torque spec is : 52 inch lbs = 4.3 ft lbs
I commented on your transmission removal video, but then realized you had this video as well. Might be better to post my question here instead ... lol
I'm told there are two seals on either side of the transmission. I believe mine are leaking from those two seals on my 98 GS400 and already got the two timken 221207 seals to replace them. Have you replaced these seals? The one on the passenger side I think is connect to a "gear selector shaft?" Any recommendations on how to tackle them?
The hell with ebay... Stop counting pennies, and gambling. Spend the extra, and get the right part first time around. I've bought Toyota/Lexus OEM parts from both for my Supra/GS300, and can say they're legit. You can get OEM parts off ebay, but 9 out of 10 you'll be getting counterfeit parts from China. Ask me how I know... I bought so called Toyota/Lexus OEM seals once from ebay having a feeling the price was to good. Only after I paid for them I realize they were being shipped from China... I knew then I was for sure getting counterfeit parts. When I got them I knew almost right away they seemed off. I compared the the 2 cam seals from ebay with ones from Driftmotion, and verified they were in fact counterfeit. Nothing matched up with them at all. Hell... I don't even think they were for the 2JZ at all in fact. I pretty much tossed them into the trash along with the front main seal, and valve cover seals which came in the bundle for roughly $20. I ordered the next ones from Driftmotion. It's what I get for trying to count pennies, and being cheap. The one, and only time I'll cheap out again. Lesson learned. Last thing... Make sure to install the seals right first time around...
1JZ/2JZ Rear Main Seal Link 1: www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj_0tLOw6TuAhVmAp0JHRzsDHgQFjAAegQIBRAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.driftmotion.com%2F1JZ-2JZ-Rear-Main-Seal-Toyota-p%2Fdm12.htm&usg=AOvVaw3l01Sqelc_NtE5lDWSpkKW
1JZ/2JZ Rear Main Seal Link2: www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj_0tLOw6TuAhVmAp0JHRzsDHgQFjABegQIBBAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kaizenmotorsports.com%2Fproducts%2Ftoyota-1jz-2jz-oem-rear-main-seal&usg=AOvVaw0NxM3JZPQ-2b1Y_p4K-sEV
Yes learned the hard way on this one. I had to redo it 😩😩😩
@@TunerwithKids You live, and you learn. You can get actual OEM parts on ebay, but it's such a gamble.
Great video thanks a lot 👍🏻
Great video, however shouldn’t you be putting a rubber grease on a rubber seal and not moly?
It calls for general purpose grease. It’s just for the initial start up when dry. Once in motion it wears off anyway and engine oil takes over.
@@TunerwithKids I’m aware, I just always use rubber grease on rubber parts.
Great video!
Bro in my GS300 there is a main seal leak can you tell me if this the same seal you showed in this video. By main seal I mean the seal between transmission and engine. Thanks bro I wish I can do this job by myself but It’s difficult for me to work here where I’m living so I just want to understand it so that once the mechanic is doing this job I make sure he does it perfectly and don’t screw up.
Your reply will be highly appreciated.
Many thanks
All JZ leak eventually from that seal it’s almost guaranteed. Also the VVTI gear is second leak on front of motor and timing cover.
A+
*I'm here for the Rear Main Seal replacement, again lol ( great video ) but I noticed that you put gasket sealant on the EM/DP flange which is before another catalytic converter Did that bother the catalytic?*
I don’t remember putting anything except anti seize on them and the bolts. It Brian off quick so no affect on cats.
@@TunerwithKids OK cool
I just did a transmission gasket on my GS400 that was a bitch. Need to torque just right. I had a hybrid gasket and Vaseline definitely helps to keep gasket in place while torquing with the torque wrench.
Didn’t think about melting the lip part. The transmission output seal is a bitch to pull. I have a video trying to do that.
@@TunerwithKids Yep. Old cars and seals suck.
You might have been able to use a soldering iron vs a drill bit.
Soldering iron ain’t getting into that metal to grab the seal.
@@TunerwithKids You just need enough to melt the plastic to where you could use a hook pick along the metal
Buy the critical parts from a Toyota or Lexus dealer.
I need this done on my 2000 Avalon front wheel drive with 284000 miles but drives like a dream and want to keep it. Any advice, people.
Yea common on any engine with over 200k miles. Transmission needs to come off but depending on what other leaks are going on, it would be a good idea to do all seals while in there. Oil pan seal (RTV), transmission shaft seals, front main seal, cam seals, etc. I just did all these for the IS300 engine. There are videos on each one of these.
@@TunerwithKids Thank you sir. I have never done this but I am daring. I already changed cv axles, toe tods, shocks, walve cover gaskets on both banks, and all suspension, and vvt solenoids and solenoid filters. I pulled this car from going to junkyard at 217000 miles in 2013. Had mice on board as tenants, weeds to the roof, nest of ants and wasps.. Sweet dau driver now at 284000. Thanks for advice and encouragement.. i am not a mechanic, and never owned a car until i moved to U.s. from Kenya. Previously, I had a wheelbarrow.
@15:57 you shop at Sam's club?
Members mark.
For the scotch Brite can I still use the green one’s?
Too course. Recommend grey or red.
I have an Auto IS300, any other gaskets or seals I should replace while I’m down there ?
Transmission input/output shafts. I have video on that. Take RMS carrier out and FIPG seal that while doing the seal.
is it easy to access or do you have to remove the transmission or something
Lol no. Watch my transmission removal video.
link?@@TunerwithKids
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Hello... Just curious if your oil girdle ever leaked? I'm just starting my timing belt kit install.
The top oil pan? That one usually doesn’t leak since is a machined edge to block. It’s the bottom pan (black) to the girdle that is usually the leaking mess.
How long did it take to drop the trans, replace seal and reinstall everything???? I'm trying to figure out if its worth doing
Days. I only worked on it a few hours at a time and also recording takes twice as long. I have a separate video on dropping trans.
@@TunerwithKids well time for an R154 anyways lol
please to tell me, I have random missfire in my cilinders, one of my friend said to me, one of reason can be old oil seal. The same thing that you changed in this video.. it's could be?
Oil seal wouldn’t cause misfire. Misfire is usually spark plug, coil pack, or fuel injection.
@@TunerwithKids everything is changed...sparks, coil, plugs, injectors. CO2 test was negative. :)
What torque wrench did you use?
Basic one I got from auto parts long ago.
Im doing my rear main for the second time lol, i out it in flush the first time and it was leaking, so do i push it in as much as it can?
Thanks in advance, dope video!
Put***^%
No don’t go passed flush. I made mistake of going too far and there’s no back stop. Also, make sure to get an OEM seal. I list the NOK markings in description box and also have a video about fakes.
Can someone link a new rear main seal below this comment!!!
Should be some good links in the description box below.