*ATTENTION VIEWERS*: When I install the two spacers that go behind and in front of the flex plate at 1:44:15 I installed them backwards in this video! The thick one without the curved edge goes between the engine and the flex plate, and the one with the curved edge goes between the flex plate and the torque converter. The curved edge should be pointing away from the engine, towards the transmission.

@mumzell123

2 жыл бұрын

dear sir i have a 2000 acura tl 3,2 and when the engine is hot it wont start it has to sit and cool before it start up again what problem do i have also it keep on giving the same code after after i change all the coil pack and plug what else do i need to focus on changing

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

What's your check engine light code? Always start there.

@ultimate_bluebarry3744

Жыл бұрын

@@mumzell123 I have the same problem with my car and I can't figure it out but I'm replacing my head gasket and ima do some research on my vehicle, do you want me to do some on yours ?

@edsonmiranda7263

Жыл бұрын

@@mumzell123 more likely a crank positioning sensor

just grabbed a 04 IS 300 with 59k and she's got a minor valve cover leak for sure so I may as well learn how to do everything at once. best community!

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Nice! Have fun with it!

Dude. This video is long! I loooove it! Love the explanations, love the music, love that you used chapters! A huge job that deserves a huge congrats!! Always put the oil pump on before the pan! 😁😁 Really awesome man!

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks man!! I was excited for this video, and although I wish I had done some things differently video wise, it took lots of work and I'm happy with how it came out. And yes lol, oil pump always on before the pan... learned that the hard way...

Good video for all of us who we have a 2jz-ge. Gracias amigo

I learn a lot from this 2jz lesson which increased my skill on this engine, you explained it so clear, I am very thankful for that.

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great video for all of us who we have a 2jz-ge!

How to have a good time: Take a shot for everytime my boy says: "I don't know the torque spec, but I'm gonna go with tight." 🤙 2JZ DIY-ers are lucky to have you man, sick video!!

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha hey I torqued the important stuff that's what matters right? Lol Thank you!!

Never have i ever felt comfortable taking a engine apart till now i think its my turn now thanks man great vid

@AutoFixYT

2 ай бұрын

You got this! I'm glad the video helped out!

Absolutely the most thorough video ever made. Very helpful to say the least.. TY

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I just sat through this 2 hour video and i feel much more confident in pulling the trigger on my gte refresh thanks to you. Keep up the good work!

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad the video was helpful!

@treydimicelli8622

2 жыл бұрын

Have you tackled this yet? I want go NAT but im nervous i wont be able to bolt this back together.

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

I was nervous when I started but it turns out people were right, these engines are easier to work on than they seem. As long as you label all your hardware so you know where it all goes, and maybe take some pictures of how things were bolted on, this is actually a pretty basic engine. Nothing crazy. It's just like a simple 4 cylinder but with 2 extra cylinders. And hopefully you can reference this video to help you out. However.... one thing to keep in mind if you wanna go NA-T, is that the 2JZ-GE VVTi is actually the worst one of them to boost lol. The rods on this are weaker than all the other ones, and the compression ratio is the highest of all 4 variants (GE VVTi, GE non VVTi, GTE VVTi, GTE non VVTi). Toyota put thinner and lighter rods in this one to improve response and power, and although it works and is still a strong engine, it's not like the other 3 which all have the same rods as the GTE. Also, compression is the next issue. You can boost the GE VVTi and be fine on stock rods as long as you don't go too crazy, but compression is already 10.5-1 which for boost is very high. You wanna bring it down as much as you can. I recommend at least going with a GTE headgasket which is an MLS gasket, as opposed to the SLS style for the GE. I know some people also put in a small spacer for the head but I think if you go with the GTE gasket that should drop it down to a safe zone. Also don't forget supporting mods. Fuel, MAF, exhaust, etc. Hope this all helps!

After 2 days straight watching Lexus IS/GS video KZread finally realizes yes yes he does want it all and they finally give me this! Totally boss shit happening here! Great job buddy👍🏼

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is exactly what I was looking for! I just picked up a is300 that a old lady owned. Just a little oil leak here and there. Was planning on doing a rebuild, then I found your video. And it had all the parts in the description too! 🥹

@AutoFixYT

11 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad it helped!

Your the goat, thanks for making this video I plan on doing this to my GS300 in the near future hopefully 😊

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck with your repair!

Congratulations on your build,.. good job... best one ive seen yet....

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Man this video was so very well done. The amount of detail from start to finish was perfect.

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It wasn't easy but well worth it!

Excellent work. I'll be doing a head gasket replacement at some point, so this video was helpful in that regard.

The best video on KZread about this 2jzge just what I was looking for thank you for uploading it

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have to do this to my car soon, so thank you for an amazingly detailed video

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, and good luck! They key here is to stay organized!

Great video bro. Never got bored for the 2 hours I sat and watched this entire video lol. I actually own a 99 GS300 and a 94 camry myself ...

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Wow thank you!! And haha nice! Is your Camry a wagon or a sedan?

@JeiceNismo

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT its a sedan 2.2L LE, my loyal daily beater. My GS is swapped with a full aristo GTE, and it's the weekend car. Should consider it for future plans.

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@JeiceNismo Wow awesome! One day maybe I'll get to do a swap like that. For now the funds are lacking lol But my ideal setup for the GS is just to drop in a 100% factory GTE and maaaaaybe a single turbo conversion but nothing big. I wanna be able to daily it and beat on it. The key to beating on these engines is either keeping them stock or spending thousands on proper upgrades.

Thanks for your hard work making this great video, very much appreciated! 👍

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helped!

The BEST year down video Ever so detailed and very informative. Great video !!! Thanks for sharing

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Greetings from 🇵🇦, I really enjoyed the video VERY technical. This is a complete manual!!! Thank you

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

this is the first lengthy video i watched that was useful.. keep up the good work.. youve got my sub..

@AutoFixYT

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad the video helped, that was my goal with this. I had seen so many other videos but none of them were an all in one, so I decided to make this hoping it would contain everything you needed to know for doing this job.

Well done and good engine rebuild video of the legendary 2JZ engine 👍🏾

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MRMAN-wb1tv

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT Rebuild mines. How much?

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

@@MRMAN-wb1tv I don't work on other people's cars. Sorry! Just personal vehicles and family.

@MRMAN-wb1tv

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT Booooooooo. I can respect that though.

Really enjoyed watching your work on this since I have to do the same. It was very detail you did a great job on this and Thanks for sharing!

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Bro you the man for putting so much detail n explanation to your videos best one out fsfs

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Epic quality video 🔥

This is the best video ever see it With all the details is so helpful alot You are a very smart men to do all this work on your own I have a lexus is 300 2003 so this video is great help Great work you have done and thank you for uploading this amazing video with all those details Respect

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

Great video man, appreciate all the time and effort that it must have taken

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

dude this was super informative thank you!

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Im glad the video was helpful!

One day I will tear down my engine and do this great video very helpful

This is the video I’ve been looking for thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it!

Great patients my man. I just so happen to be right at that same moment with my 2JZ. Good vid bro..👊

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck to you on your build!

Bro you’re a legend

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks! Glad the video was helpful!

Great video man. I have toyota mark 2 jzx110, these cars are pretty much same. Your video helped me a lot. Thanks. Keep doing it.👍👍👍

Super informative and great Video One man working was a Pretty good JoB all my respect for you!

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I started to watch this video a few months back but either fell asleep or ran out of free time (I'll fall asleep during the Super Bowl so it's ME not the video) lol But I came across it again yesterday and I just watched the whole thing. The first thing that stands out to me is you never had anyone else helping you or nuckle heads distracting you the whole time. Although the hood would have been easier!? Then how thorough you described each step. AND even the steps you didn't show, you at least mentioned them and gave a bit of instruction as well. Last but not least, whenever you made any mistake or whatever, you acknowledged it, explained it and fixed it. I'm very impressed and happy to see your Lexus runs, drives and ready to go a million miles! If you ever just so happen to be in San Diego , I need help with a full rebuild of my 03 is300... I paid a friend of a friend to do the swap and after we get the engine out, he too the head to machine shop, gave him another $275 for that and never saw him again. So I was out $1300 and no head. I ended up buying a semi rebuilt head from a machine shop on ebay for $700... So, after buying the shop manual and starting to bolt everything on one thing at a time, I got scared and quit... I got new belts, gaskets, AC pump, radiator, evap, fans, hoses, water pump, motor mounts AND all new front suspension, Megan springs, Megan motor mounts, Megan upper strut bars fr/rr, ball joints, tie rod ends, bearings etc etc etc... I watched lots of videos brother and this is the only one that makes me motivated to go finish the damn thing. Motivational for sure! Thanks for making it!

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! It was definitely a lot of hard work but if I can do it, you can do it!

Thanks for the video. I would like to have seen you check the head and the block for flatness with a straight edge and a feeler gage before you sent it off to the machine shop just to see how much machining was required. It seems like most 2JZ enthusiasts assume the block is flat because it's cast steel. In most cases it's probably OK, however I found my engine block was not flat. It had a high spot at both ends. Only a few thou, but enough to cause early failure of the head gasket, despite having a new flat surface on the head. So in a full rebuild it would be wise to send the block and the head for machining then you can be sure the job will be perfect.

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you, I was on a tight budget however so if I ever pull this engine apart (future NA-T build...?) I will definitely be planing both surfaces

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL video, my friend! Couldn't have done it better myself. I will be sure to refer to your tips* (edit) during my own build. 👏

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! And I'm glad it was helpful!

Great Job Thank You GOD BLESS!!!

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Love your videos, I like the way you work, I have the same car here in the UK.

@Golo1949

3 жыл бұрын

BTW its good to see the engine stripped down like that, very informative.

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you so much for this vid man!!!!!!

Very comprehensive video. I love it. Watched it like a movie! I drive a 2001 gs430. Love the car. Pulls like a train and the sound is gorgeous. By the way, it clocked 423.000 miles last week 👌

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Wow that's a lot of miles!! That's awesome!!

@rvrffdd6416

Жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT 3uz-fe plus oil and filter change every 4000miles. Flush the coolant every year! Tranny oil and filter as schedule. I drive a ls600h as well and I believe I wont reach that figure. Hope im wrong! 😅

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

@@rvrffdd6416 Good mainetnance can definitely get you far when it comes to Toyota!

@MrRjnr

Жыл бұрын

Rebuild done?

@rvrffdd6416

Жыл бұрын

@@MrRjnr No. 435.000 miles today 👌👌👌

Awesome ‼️ Awesome ‼️Awesome ‼️👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 This was one of The Best teardown and rebuilds videos I've seen. Very detailed. I took so many notes as I am about to start the same with my 01 IS300. I may be doing a bit more as I'm going to add a turbocharger, but this still points me in the right direction 👍🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾👊🏾💪🏾

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I'm glad the video helped! Yeah if you're going NA-T conversion I would suggest at least a MLS headgasket instead of the single layer one. That's for low boost, like less than 7-10 psi. More than that you'll need GTE (or GE non-vvti) rods and pistons or some other aftermarket rods. The GE ones are too weak. Basically you'll need to lower the compression ratio as much as possible and make the bottom end more durable. And of course more fuel, etc.

Great job on putting this together. My son has this car and recently started having issues with misfires. We just started w disassembling to do spark plugs, wires, injectors etc, and found that cylinder 5 has antifreeze on. plug. We did a head gasket fume detection test previous to this via radiator which the color stayed blue and didn't turn yellow. Hoping the head gasket isnnt blown or block cracked. Dont have a place to do the job u did unfortunately😢. wondering what to do from here... thanks again for the great video!

@AutoFixYT

11 ай бұрын

If you have coolant on the plug and in the cylinder then it’s leaking in there form somewhere. Sometimes it can happen that exhaust doesn’t get inside the coolant but coolant does get into the cylinder. A leak down test could help with that. That means pressurizing the cooling system up to operating pressure (16ish psi), pulling the plugs out, and looking in there with a boroscope. You will see drips of coolant if it is leaking. Hope this helps!

Great video buddy! Made my life waaaayyyy easier!

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm it helped!

super cool of you & patient to do this! thanks man gives me more confidence :)

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

If I can do it, you can do it!

@wackyk1dtrammel510

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT you still driving her ?

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Yup, it's the family car. Doesn't get driven every day, I daily my Corolla and my wife doesn't need to drive every day but it gets driven at least a couple times a week. It's up to 188k miles right now.

@wackyk1dtrammel510

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT Nice man! Woud love to see you make one with a chevrolet tahoe haha! Cheers, take care man.

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I wouldn't be opposed but I'm more into Japanese cars, as you can tell by the content on my channel haha

this video is wild! iv watched it 3 times already

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you! I appreciate that!! I might make an update video in a little bit for those that are interested.

@michaelplace4754

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT Please do. as a newbie trying to get into this on my own gs you have a knack for teaching everything is so easy to follow most videos lose me quick lol

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelplace4754 Thank you! That's my goal, to try and show people that if you want to do it, you can do it. That's how I learned. Just dive in, watch tons of videos, read tons of forums, see what others have to say, and then just go for it! It helps to have a spare car though that you can rely on hahaha

@michaelplace4754

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT Very inspiring iv been binging videos and finding any excuse to work on my car I'm hoping with videos like yours and some personal experience I can get into the field and have an actually skill worth something. The fact you do all this with such a cool career and this is just your hobby is super motivating I'm glad I came across your channel.

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelplace4754 I appreciate all that! And yes just keep on learning, keep on working on the car and even when things go wrong, know that it's fixable! Well... unless you blow it up lol

very informed video job well done kid thank you....

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Thus dude is a beast!! WOW ! BRAVO

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for the video ! I’m about to attempt this on my own car ! 😂

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! The best thing you can do is to stay organized and have a clean workspace. For me it got a little.crazu towards the end but I managed lol

Great video and so much detail! But just one tip: when removing or installing the camshafts, remove/replace the bolts a small amount at a time. All of the valve springs are exerting a lot of force on the camshafts and have the potential to break them. (With all the cam caps rather than just 2 on each camshaft)

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And that is a good point. I will keep that in mind for next time!

@M_F754

Жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT 👍

super! many thanks!

im doing this rn to my is300, I'm glad I found this!

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck and have fun! It's a long job but definitely a fun one!

@gerickbrewer1572

3 жыл бұрын

about to do this to my gs because the head needs replaced

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@gerickbrewer1572 What happened to the head?

@pongstatus7268

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT I have the block assembled with wiseco pistons and Manley rods. I’ve been referring to your video everyday. I litterly watch it for fun at night to prepare myself for the next step😂. Btw did any RTV Go on when putting the water pump to the front of the block? I notice you didn’t put any.

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@pongstatus7268 Haha that's awesome! I'm glad the video helps (and entertains lol). And nope, water pump doesn't need any RTV. Just new gaskets/o-rings. Are you building an NA-T setup?

Huge props 💯

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Hey that was a great video I learned a lot I have the same car had a major leak coming from the cam gear seal fixed it I need to do what you did to my Gs300

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah these engines are known for always having leaks haha

amazing video

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

such a goood information!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

great video thanks best car gs300 i lovin it

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes they are awesome cars!

what a great job :)

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Awesome 😎

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Ok, ok, ok... You just punk'ed me out. I absolutely have no excuse for letting my 1995 SC300 MT rot on the driveway because her head gasket blew 2 summers ago. I only wish it took an hour or two to rebuild a 2J. Rock'in upload.... I've got some planning to do.... Thank you friend😄✌

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

You get that thung rebuild and have some fun with it!! They're awesome cars and you can totally do it. Very few specialty tools required for this job and it's easier than you think. Costs a good amount but totally worth it. You go this!

@inlasttonowhere4459

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT Thanks for the vote of confidence. Allow me to explain why I made that comment. I wrench, program, modify, install, develop industrial multi million dollar machines professionally. I've install & completed complex machines so large the buildings were constructed after and during the machine construction. Officially trained in Robotics (mechanically, electrically, programming). Now into a mixture of physics/machinery now. The funny thing is, I have no fear if it's someone else's. I'm fearless & get it done. But this machine is the only one I fear. I'm in love with my girl, been with me for years. Don't wanna mess it up. Funny huh?! But honestly, it's like any other machines. Hope that shines light on my comment. I don't post here but thought I'd show what I walk past every day for a few months now. Check out my post. Cheers 😎✌😄 thanks for the inspiration.

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@inlasttonowhere4459 Gotcha, totally understand! And it's not weird. I know that feeling of fear you're talking about when it comes to working on something that is special to you. Sounds like you know all there is to know but just take your time, don't rush it. It took me one month to complete what you see in this video. These engines are super simple and if you pull it out of the car, really easy to work on.

@inlasttonowhere4459

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT great work on your build. I'd be proud to have and work with a good tech like you on the team

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Appreciate that!

Good job

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

Gotta buy one of these, good beater cars

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

They are fun to drive for sure, and comfortable to sit in!

Nice work broo ✌️✌️

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@hussamalrashidy4657

2 жыл бұрын

You welcome broo 🌹

your video is great i like it ........

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

amazing!

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you!

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Greetings for you from Iraq

Great video on a complete tear down! Mind if I ask how long this took you to complete from initial start to finish?

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Well it took me a month. But it could have taken me 2.5-3 weeks if the machine shop wasn't running late. They were a week late due to circumstances out of their control. But either way, that's how long it took me.

Thanks

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the video helped!

The most ive done is coilovers. You made pulling the engine out not seem too difficult 😳😳

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

It's actually not that bad at all. Toyota made this one very easy.

@7figur3z41

3 жыл бұрын

Im not the most mechanically inclined person but im tryna learn as i go. Im trying to tackle some of these jobs myself. Next i have coil packs, spark plugs, and valve cover gasket

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Everyone starts somewhere. 6 years ago I didn't know anything. Now I took apart a 2JZ and then put it back together. Keep it up and you'll learn!

@7figur3z41

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT thanks dude! I appreciate it!

Good brother

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Incredible work 💪. Now I know who to ask about my gs300. God bless and hope you do one for the rear bushing replacement

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Feel free to ask any questions you might have. I don't know everything but I can try and help!

@fazjewls14

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT thanks . I do have one. My gs300 sat for 4 months finally got it to run right. I put a 16v battery for my car audio but I took it off because it wasn’t running right. A week later it jumped timing two teeth. So now I’m replacing the timing belt kit . Why did it jump timing?It has 189,566 miles on it.

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@fazjewls14 So first thing is the battery... I would avoid 16v batteries in a vehicle because they are not meant to run on 16v and you can end up with problems in the car's computer. As for the timing belt, if it's the original belt then it's probably old and stretched and that's why it skipped. Those belts are due every 90-100k on the GS (or every 10 years). Hopefully when it jumped it didn't bend a valve. The 2JZ-GE VVTi is an interference engine and will bend valves if your belt skips timing

@fazjewls14

3 жыл бұрын

@Auto Fix . Ok awesome. Yea won't put that battery anymore. The engine is running well from what I see. Its just wasting a bit more gas. Yea I'm sure they've never changed the timing belt on it. Thanks again bro. My next thing is to replace the rear lower bushing. If you have a video on that or thinking about making one . Let us know.. 👍💪👊 God bless

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@fazjewls14 Yes definitely replace the belt before any damage occurs. I suggest buying a lit with a belt, tensioner, and water pump. Rockauto has a kit made by AISIN which is what Toyota uses from the factory. As for the gas usage make sure your spark plugs are good and not old and worn. Of they're the original ones at 190k they definitely need to be replaced. It will be expensive but worth it. Do NOT gap them, you can't gap those. Make sure your MAF sensor is clean and working properly, getting a good reading. Also make sure your air filter is nice and clean. What is your average fuel consumption?

That oil pump didn't have rtv to start I wonder if it was not needed 🤔 great work love the video!

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Yup needs RTV or a gasket!

Awesome rebuild your a smart man, love the sound at 1:58:08

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

very high quality, and very long, me like. do is300 stuff, i wish.

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I can't do any IS300 stuff because I don't have an IS300 :)

@fallinbeef

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT i bought a 2jz ge vvti because of u

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! They're grrat engines. Parts can be expensive but they are fun to work on and easy to maintain.

We are about to do this whole video minus taking the engine out, we have 2 days to finish, 🙏🏽 wish us luck

@AutoFixYT

9 ай бұрын

That's a very tight timeline! I have to say that not sending the head out to get resurfaced is a big risk but it might be ok. The machine shop usually puts valve seals and does a full valve adjustment as well.

What headlights did you use on your corolla wagon? I’ve got a 97 ce and my headlights are horrendous and all I can find for the corolla is stock or halo headlights. Love the channel and thank you for the helpful videos!

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Here are the headlights I have. I retrofitted a projector housing inside the low beams myself, but those assemblies are amazing even without the projector: www.1aauto.com/1993-97-toyota-corolla-performance-lighting-kit-4-piece-set-crystal-style-diamond-style-euro-depo/i/1alhz00040/

Could you please do a video on changing the brakes on the lexus with bleeding procedures??

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Sure, I will include that in my upcoming front brake video!

You need to watch "Vice Grip Garage" rebuilds to change your perspective.

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

I've actuallu been watching VGG for a while now haha I saw his channel for the first time almost 2 years ago. But... I don't get what that has to do with my video lol sorry

good vdeoo

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I had a clicking noise when i let the throttle anyone’s have an idea pls help me out here

Great video! I see you used rock auto parts… for the studs and head gasket. Has anyone has any issues with these? Or should we use an oem

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Here's the deal with rockauto... you can buy cheap crappy parts from them, or you can buy expensive and quality parts also from them. So rockauto is a great place to buy from, you just have to know what to pick and do your research first. Everything I bought is linked in the description of this video and so far I have not had any issues whatsoever.

Excellent Video with beautiful straight to the point explanations! I have 1999 GS300 with a blown head gasket and it's having trouble running, puffing out white smoke and loosing coolent. The oil is totally normal and doesn't look milky , does that mean that the engine has a better chance at survival? Also is it normal for these cars to blow head gaskets ?

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! If you end up fixing it yourself then I hope this video will come in handy! So for the blown head gasket... it sounds like your gasket blew between one of the cylinders and a coolant passage. Maybe even between two cylinders and a coolant passage. But a head gasket can blow in several ways. It can leak oil or coolant or both externally only (which is what I had on mine, it was pouring oil on the exhaust side), it can blow between the oil and coolant passage only and that's when you get no running issues and no smoke from the exhaust, but you get the milkshake oil and low coolant levels. It can also blow just between cylinders, and your oil and coolant are not affected but you get a misfire on two cylinders due to low compression because the compression from one escapes to the other one, and finally it can blow between an oil or coolant port and a cylinder, like yours. So yours seems to have blown between a coolant port and a cylinder. Now since it's having trouble running, that's telling me that either it also blew between two cylinders, or it's drinking so much coolant that it's choking itself to death in that one cylinder. Both of which are not great, but could be worse. So basically the answer to your question is... yes and no. The only good thing there is that you don't have to worry about your oil getting thinner and losing its lubrication properties. But hopefully the piston and the cylinder wall didn't suffer from all that coolant. But on the bright side, maybe it cleaned out that cylinder? Lol usually coolant will clean things out if it gets burnt. Anyway, it's not super common for these cars to blow headgaskets but it's also not unheard of. Many do end up having head gasket issues. Probably because Toyota used a single layer steel gasket, as opposed to the GTE which used a multi layer steel gasket which are known to hold better (thus why they used it on the turbo version). The GE VVTi is also the weakest of all 4 variants when it comes to pistons, connecting rods, and probably even head gaskets. Everything else is the same, but those are the weak spots. Honestly, the job is worth doing and the engine is worth fixing. The only thing is that if you're gonna have it torn down that far, I recommend going all out like I did in the video, even if you are paying someone for it. You don't wanna have to open anything back up after the repair. So replace ALL seals, ALL gaskets, timing belt, water pump, reseal the oil pans, replace valve seals, have the head fully inspected at a machine shop, have them set the valve lash, literally everything that would require taking this apart. This is exactly the route I went. I saved up enough money to do it all at once, and it took me a month, but it's all done and I don't have to worry about it again. Except for the leak that sprung a few months after the reseal lol which to this day I am still ignoring... I guess I have to take it apart and see what it is. Anyway, huge response, probably more than you were expecting, but I hope this helps!

@Travelingcarguy1

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT Thank you so much for the detailed explanation, it answered alot of my questions. I am kind of scared to tackle this job since I've never done anything big like this and don't have alot of the tools like an engine host etc. but after seeing your video it gave me some much needed confidence. I really like this Lexus gs300 and I want to save it, it has 260k miles and ran strong until this. On the bright side, I will get another 260k miles if I do it.

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

@@Travelingcarguy1 I was honestly also very nervous. I had never done this either. But for me it was either do this or not have the car anymore. So I told myself that as long as I follow all procedures, everything should go well. I was fortunate enough to be able to borrow a lot of these bigger tools. I borrowed an engine hoist from a co-worker, as well as the special extra long triple square socket for the head bolts, and then a friend of mine had the engine stand, and then another co-worker helped me get all the procedures and torque specs which was crucial. As for the machine shop, was recommended one by someone who had been using them for 10 years with no issues. Either way i was still really nervous. But I was like "well, other people do it so why can't I?" Anyway, you can do it! Just make sure you collect all the info you need to start the job, all the necessary tools, and all the parts you think you'll need. I did link all of it in the description so that should help you figure things out hopefully.

@Travelingcarguy1

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT Thanks that gives me confidence. I went ahead and ordered the Lexus service manual for that year so that should help me with the torque specs. With specially tools like the sockets for the headbolt I hope some auto parts store can have a tool loaner program. I still need to find where I can borrow the engine hoist and stand because I too wanna take it out of the car it seems less stressful that way. If I don't do this job, that car will have to be junk. One of the main things I'm scared of is I'm not sure if the head is cracked and rendered useless, then I need to find a used engine. Thanks again for that uplifting attitude, im more confidence to tackle this Lexus. Working on the legendary 2JZGE will be an honor lol For now I'm watching your video everyday and taking notes before I will do this job.

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

@@Travelingcarguy1 I'm glad you feel more confident! That's what this is all about. Just take your time and make sure you follow procedures and it shouod all be ok. As for the head, unless you severely overheated it, it should be ok. Send it to the machine shop because most likely it will be warped from so many miles, and have them change your valve seals too and check your valve lash, but other than that it should all be easier than you might think. These engines are surprisingly simple. And you're right, working on them is an honor, not everyone gets to do it! The socket you'll need for the head bolts is a M12, that being a 12mm triple square socket. The only thing is it HAS to be a 1/2 inch drive, otherwise you might break a 3/8" tool. The bolts are EXTREMELY tight when you go to remove and install. So be ready for that. The other thing is it needs to have an extra long stem, or head, that way it fits in the valley between the cam caps down to the bolts. The one I had was a snap-on socket that I borrowed from a co-worker but there are other brands that aren't as expensive. That particular socket I had retails at around $50-$60 for just that one socket haha. Good old snap-on... anyway, browse Amazon and you'll likely find one that will work. So it need to be 1/2" drive and it needs to be long. Make sure you have a good long breaker bar too. Like I said those head bolts are TIGHT. My muscles were sore for the next two days after removing those bolts. Same when I installed them lol

You already went almost stripped out entire engine, so how not sent the engine bloc out with head for resurfacing engine block? Great effort for sharing your experienced.

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

The block in most cases will be fine since it's steel. And also I would have had to remove the crank and pistons and all that to do the block. And I was trying to keep the cost as low as possible. That's my reasoning. Not the best lol but... it is what it is

Great video! Although I'm a little confused, @ 1:12:39 you mention spinning the crankshaft? Do you have to do that before spinning the camshaft to 12 o clock?

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Yes you do. The reason for that is because you want to position the pistons in a way in which they create enough room for the valves to open fully, so you can rotate the camshafts around without anything making contact. If your pistons are at TDC, the valves cannot fully open therefore you cannot rotate the cams fully. So setting the crankshaft a little bit before TDC gives you that little bit of room you need. Hope this helps!

Wow....Much respect for you doing this job! How did you keep track of everything for the reassembly? Are you a full time mechanic or is this something you do for fun? Thanks again!

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that I just do this as a hobby, I'm not a professional mechanic. Well when it came to where parts went I kinda just remembered, I also had pictures on my phone. As for the all the hardware and small pieces, they all went in labeled zip lock baggies. Lots of bags. Even single item that was attached with hardware got it's own bag and labeled.

@michaelplace4754

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT Damn do you do something similar for work, That's incredibly advanced for a hobby you could be making serious money

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

@@michaelplace4754 It's funny actually... I went to college for marketing, I work as a videographer and make videos for a company, meanwhile I fix cars in my driveway and make these videos to help others :) so it's all a little bit of everything lol. I just love cars and am always wanting to learn new things even if I don't need to know it.

@MRMAN-wb1tv

2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT Yes Michael is correct! You can make serious money!!! Because clearly you are very detailed oriented. What state are you in? I have '05 Lexus 2JZ-GE I want it rebuilt and upgraded to GTE standards and do about 550-600hp.

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

2JZs are really easy engines to work on but parts cost A LOT of money haha. I don't work on other people's cars so I can't help you but... if you save up some money and do a little research I'm sure you can build it with no problems

i love the video. can you give where you got the diagram for the engine that you were useing

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I used Identifix for procedures and diagrams so to access it you'll need an account with them.

Nice ugh uh dug uh torque specs

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just gotta go by feel lol. Obviously the important stuff I always torque to spec.

Well done, there’s some tricky bolts in places to get to. I’ve got 2 mk2’s The one in my profile picture is a mk1 which i no longer have but I’ve put the engine out of it into mk2 shell. When you reconnected the battery on yours after putting engine back in, did you have to put ignition on and leave it for 6 minutes for immobiliser to reprogram itself. The other mk2 I’ve got with the vvti engine it, that’s what ive got to do once battery is disconnected. Any ideas how i can get around this as it’s a race track car not for road.

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And no I did not have to do that. The immobilizer shouldn't forget the chip. I had the battery dis infected for a month and my car still immediately recognized the key

You're the best for making this video man! One quick question about the Fel-Pro head gasket you used. I received the gasket and was expecting a MLS as it says on packaging and all the advertising (Permatorque MLS) but it doesn't seem like it is. Am I missing something here and just being dumb? Thank you again for this how to and look forward to your answer

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! So... For the non turbo engine it should not be MLS. It should be a single layer steel gasket. If you put an MLS gasket on a naturally aspirated 2JZ you will decrease the compression ratio and therefore reduce the power output. The only time you can put an MLS on an NA engine is if you're doing an NA-T conversion. Doesn't matter if it's VVTi or non VVTi, as long as there's no turbo, it's supposed to have a single layer steel gasket. Hope this helps!

@hsumeet1992

Жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT got it, just wanted to be sure they didn't mix up a gasket set because that would be my luck. My car is actually a NA-T IS300 so I was hoping for a MLS but the single layer will be sufficient and keep compression the same.

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Ok so this changes things up a little... Whoever did the NA-T conversion should have swapped it to an MLS geasket. That's the safe thing to do. When the compression ratio is too high you risk running into issues with detonation and pre-ignition. An MLS will lower that compression to a more safe level and help avoid this. Usually the knock sensors will prevent this but they can only do so much before the computer runs out of adjustment. Regardless... If it was tuned correctly and was safely running a single layer steel, use that and replace it with what it already had. If not, then switch to an MLS and get it tuned properly. That's my opinion on this situation.

VERY USEFUL VIDEO! But at the end of the video, after the 5K miles, I see you replaced the Toyota OEM spring Radiator hose clamps, which allow the radiator plastic to expand and contract with temperature, with screw-down clamps that cannot respond to expanding plastic. So tell me, has the radiator hose necks broken off yet?

@AutoFixYT

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! And good eye, most people would have never noticed. No, nothing has broken. If those worm clamps don't get overtightened, they're ok.

Great video I have Lexus GS300 1993 I am thinking to do the same what you did to this Lexus any advice please do so Thank you

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Two pieces of advice: 1. If you can pull the engine out, do it. It will save your back and your knees from leaning over the large engine bay that these cars have. 2. Get a large pack of sandwich bags / zip lock bags. Put all your hardware in those and label them by part. I had more baggies than I could hold by the end of the teardown. But everything was labeled so two weeks later when the head came back from the machine shop it was much easier to reassemble because I had all my hardware labeled.

Just had to replace the starter motor and it is the worst job I have had to do on this car, very difficult to get to hardly any room. Best thing you did was out it on when the engine was out.

@AutoFixYT

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's not super easy to get to it. It's doable with swivels and extensions but not easy.

Awesome video but still don’t get it why you didn’t put forged pistons and rods as you already did bottom end open ? Because it will require additional crankshaft rebalancing or else? Please let me know once thanks 🙏

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I didn't want to touch the bottom end or even the components of the top end, because all I was doing was a head gasket and a full re-seal, as the title indicates. I'd love to build this engine but for now I wanted it refreshed and sealed up, stock and reliable, because this is actually my family car. So until it becomes my daily, it will stay stock.

@cpurage

Жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT thanks for the answer, BTW is it possible to remove stock pistons and rods without removing the crank and throw in directly stock GTE rods + pistons, without even rebalancing crank etc… of course you only measure the crank rod clearance and buy the proper thickness bearing to fit the stock GTE rods or it always need crank rebalancing etc … ?

@AutoFixYT

Жыл бұрын

@@cpurage As far as I know it's possible and there should be no need for Reba lancing the crank. But I am not an expert so I'd do more research before attempting.

Hey man great video! I am wondering though, I just got a car from someone who inappropriately aligned the match marks on the crankshaft. Do you think by following your steps in this video someone could diagnose whether a piston rod is bent, if so, about what step if your video would one pay extra attention? The car currently runs but at 30% engine capacity (guessing one or two of the piston rods has lost compression).

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Good question. First thing I would do while the engine is still together and running is try to pinpoint which cylinder is having issues. To do that you can do a compression test. After the compression test, you want to perform a leak down test to see where the compression is escaping from, if it's escaping. If its coming from the intake or exhaust while the valves are in the fully closed position, then you have an issue with the valves. If there is no leak but compression is low, then you could have a piston/rod issue. So start there. To check the timing scroll to the part of the video where I install the timing belt. There you can follow exactly the steps I take to set the timing. All the timestamps are in the description. To check the rods you have to take off the lower and upper oil pans, you can find that in my video too. Afterwards you can spin the engine over and look at them from the bottom. To thoroughly inspect them though you'd have to remove them completely, meaning dissasemble the whole engine and inspect the individual rods. It's a big job but it's fun! I hope this helps.

@randyp189

3 жыл бұрын

@@AutoFixYT you are my savior. Thank you very much sir!

Hey quick question if i were to remove the oil pump with the engine on the car does the oil pump need to be sealed with rtv underneath to connect to the oil sump?

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it does. But keep in mind to remove and reinstall the oil pump, the upper oil pan needs to be off. So you have to also reseal the upper and lower pans.

Hey bro quick question so I just need my bottom end done I did everything else but I guess i need my bottom end done long sorry short how much do you think it typically cost for a new bottom end

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Haha for a 2JZ, A LOT. You'll have to shop around but be prepared to spend a couple thousand for a whole engine or up to $1k for the bottom end. That's the most valuable part of the non turbo 2JZ. You can't get it rebuild? That might cost you less.

For the head bolts, did you get aftermarket or OEM?

@AutoFixYT

3 жыл бұрын

Aftermarket. Link to what I bought in the description