I never realized how simple this process really was until now, thank you.

Very slow and clear speaking, step by step...easy to comprehend..great video.

Really enjoy your vids. Positive tone for stuff that can be scary to some of us.

That was great, I have never been very good at using the timing light. Nice job.

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

My Dad made this sound like a pain in the ass timing distributed cars. After watching this I feel like NEO on the Matrix downloading new knowledge. I just learned how to time distributer engines. Thanks teach!

@RippSnortin

Жыл бұрын

Your Dad was probably talking about distributors with points that need adjusting. In that case it does take a little more skill, but not much.

@CodyRedskin

3 ай бұрын

He may have meant if the dizzy was taken out of the car and the motor was turned with the dist out. then it's a little more complicated

Sir! You saved me several hundred $$$$ with this video! Thanks a million!

Move to the East Coast and we will be rich!! Nice video ...... I very much appreciate your steady approach to making the proper mechanical service and repairs. Thank you, “My Friend” !!

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure friend

Love your videos and your style, thank you!!

Thanks mate. Rehabbing a 1990 4x4 3VZ-E 4x4 and trying to get rid of a lumpy idle, sluggish performance and 13mpg it's had for years. Runs fine at rpm over 2,200rpm but has like a misfire at lower rpm's.. The search continues... I know these engines are suppossed to be on the smooth side..

@jeffgood6441

Жыл бұрын

So that's what it was big lose of power around low rpms

@jeffgood6441

Жыл бұрын

Falls on it's face after each shift

@barrettw5658

8 ай бұрын

I have the same issue. Did you ever figure out why?

@Freebird1765

6 ай бұрын

have you tried adjusting the valves?

@CodyRedskin

3 ай бұрын

@@Freebird1765 Not adjustable on the V6 3.0L. on the 2.4L yeah

Rings back fond memories

Great video! I recently did my head gaskets on my 94 toyota 4runner 3vze motor and I put it back together and tried to time it but was not able to get it perfect... I had no clue you had to jump the diagnostics so I will try that and see if I can get it running better

@moejr14

2 жыл бұрын

How hard was this job

Thank you sir very much, great video and explanation!

Ha... I got one of those! I cant believe you use your bare hand to adjust it! I've been zapped so many times that I use a piece of wood and a small hammer to adjust the position of the distributor!

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

new distributor cap better be not zapping me....:)

Another great engine I have two 90 series Prado with the 5vz engines very reliable with basic maintenance (that is the smaller Landcruser brother) not sure if you guys have them in the USA .Peter from Australia.

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Awesome video, thanks so much.

Excellent video. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing this video, I am in process doing this,thanks again

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

my pleasure

Perfect explicación, Thanks 🙏

Move to the Midwest. I can certainly use your services!

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

I bet

A detailed video on calibrating/setting air fuel mix. Would be great. I changed the intake and it ran way to lean. I could never find the sweet spot and ended up with a burnt exhaust valve.

@j03lturn3r

3 жыл бұрын

You should bench test all your fuel injectors with a 9v battery. There are heaps of vids on KZread for this. Also adjust the MAF sensor. They run rich-lean-rich as the airflow increases. Yours may be sitting on the lean spot.

@j03lturn3r

3 жыл бұрын

This is how the MAF potentiometer works. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hZmkpKulfZbYaJs.html

I like the way that timing light flashes. Would be good to use in the bedroom or in the study.

@stephenzies8867

4 жыл бұрын

Strobe Light . Nice

@paulparoma

4 жыл бұрын

@@stephenzies8867 I know. Good for reading.

Just did a timing belt, water pump and tensioner on my own . runs great. Now to check this timing thing... great video it has 210,000 miles . Found so many short cuts others took..,

Very entertaining video!

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it

This video gave me flashbacks to my 1974 Celica.

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

nice

where does the fuel pressure regulator vacuum line go to. one of the metal lines behind the egr valve. 22re motor

That was entertaining. thanks

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

you are welcome

Thank you!!!

Thanks for the video. Long time viewer here. Question, I have a 3.0 t100 what coolant would you recommend? I don’t believe the pink long life was made in 1994, should I use the green predstone or Toyota pink? Thanks you for your time!!!

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

I will follow owners manual, either green or Toyota Red

I Have 2 Timing Lights Haven't Used Them In Many Years All Those Vehicles Are Mostly Gone In The North East They Went In The Rust Crusher

I would add that before anyone does this the engine should be at normal operating temperature and normal idle (which I believe is ~8-900 rpm for the 3VZ in my 94 truck). I also read that you need to make sure the air-fuel mix is correct first before re-adjusting the timing. And most people seem to recommend advancing the timing on the 3.0L a little higher at 12 to 13 which is great for 87 to 89 octane fuel. Some people run it even higher at 14 and use 93 octane. And as you did, I would also install a fresh set of plugs and new cap and rotor first before doing this, and clean or replace the air filter too. I like the system to be "fresh" before checking timing. And lastly, I always look for cap/rotor with copper or brass terminals on both. They easily last twice as long and you can lightly clean off the ignition deposits with some 300 grit sandpaper which I do every 15-20k miles. The aluminum type is just junk in my opinion. PS - Given your accent.. do you work on Volvos lol? You sound Norwegian!

@RippSnortin

Жыл бұрын

I never heard about checking the air fuel mix. I do know you are supposed to check the air gap of a couple components inside the distributor. Could you be confusing the two. How would you check the air fuel mix in a home shop?

@oldowl4290

Жыл бұрын

@@RippSnortin Hey, not sure off-hand. I have the factory service manuals and go by whatever it says to do. I know the ECU manages a lot since it’s fuel injected by I know there is another device inside/above the air box that has some mechanical control that can wear out over time and remember specific threads of people adjusting it / fixing it.

I always wonder how to do it but know I know. Thanks

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

you are welcome

I have a hilux 2.4L 2rzfe from 1998. It has two distributors and it is not possible to rotate it as in this video. How would you adjust the timing in this type of engine?

Nice one!

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

thanks

cool thanks

Hi , are those calibrations are the same for a 95 Toyota 4Runner with a 3vze ? Thanks

Very informative video! What is your shops name I’m also located in Northern Ca. Cheers.

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

Arcata, Foreign Auto

My 5sfe 2.2l camry has high postive long term fuel trims at idle 20% when revved past to 2000 rpm it drops to postive 5% , where can I start yo diagnose issue?

My car wont start since i took the distributor cap off when changing the alternator. Do i just turn the crank to 0 TDC and then turn the distributor rotator to cylinder 1?

I miss my 1990 Toyota pickup with the 3vze engine. :(

I bought a 1995 Toyota 4runner Sr5 V6 3.0L the owner said it needs a tune up. (It drives fine) how much would a mechanic charge me to do the job? Thanks in advance

I have the same engine (1994 Toyota pickup V6 3.0/3VZE), and I'm getting a code 24 and code 31...rough idle, rich running, hesitation sometimes when i press on the gas pedal, check engine light on, and occasional backfire when first starting (cold). The truck came with an EGR delete set up, as well as a cold air intake simplification mod when I bought it. If you (or anyone) could offer some guidance, I am by myself and really need help. Thanks!

Nice West Coast pickem up truck...ah no rust..whats it like Peter?

is this something i can do in my driveway?

I have an older Toyota, too. Which brand of parts did you get for the distributor cap and rotor?

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

aftermarket, what was available, had no choice

Question: (I have same exact year and motor) The closest I can time mine is about 18 BTDC. I removed the distributor cap while crankshaft is on 0 BTDC, and the rotor points about 4 degrees (1/2 inch) left of the #1. Should I try removing the distributor and reinstalling? In other words, It is supposed to be at 10 degrees BTDC, but the distributor will not rotate far enough to get it there. Thanks!

@CodyRedskin

3 ай бұрын

Late reply but yeah, sounds like its probably one tooth off on the dizzy

I've got a 3-VZE and the timing does not advance when the engine revvs. The engine timing is supposed to advancs faster than 10° BTDC when above 800 RPM, but mine stays at 10° no matter what revvs it's at and it causes severe misfires and stumbling. help?

Dont you have to make the white mark when #1 piston is TDC? if yes, how did you determine it was at TDC?

@Nickvec

4 жыл бұрын

By having the electrical pickup attached to the #1 cylinder (which is where you always attach the pickup), the strobe only fires when that spark plug is firing. The numbers on the harmonic balancer and the flash indicate when the spark is firing relative to TDC. ***wait, I just figured out your question: There is a notch in the harmonic balancer and that is where the white mark is placed. Just turn the key for a fraction of a second and bump the engine and keep looking for the notch. So as the cylinder is near TDC that mark will be near the numbers when it fires. **** Now, if you were putting a new timing belt on the engine, you would hand crank the engine so cylinder #1 is at TDC and that mark is on 0 degrees before you take engine apart. Best to refer to a manual or Internet to make sure you do this correctly. Hope this helps.

I just got a used Honda generator and the plug looked like your top middle one, but with even more buildup. I've never seen that before. What causes that?

@martymatthews2996

3 жыл бұрын

**white build up on plugs--- not good..means excessive LEAN condition

Is this the same for a 1992 camry?

Is the white mark already on pulley?

Where can I find a radiate for same truck

Was the wire jumper left installed when you set the timing?

@RippSnortin

Жыл бұрын

Yes

What is code 42 on a 94 Toyota 4Runner V6 4x4

With the distributor adjustment at the extreme end of it's range, it makes me wonder if the timing belt is off a tooth.

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

I had same thoughts while working on it

Man, my timing is way off. When I set it to ten the distributor is cranked all the way one direction and it runs like crap. Any idea what would make the timing so far off? 😢

Love your videos! Question.i have a 92 4x4 automatic 4runner. Takes a very l9ng time to warm up and while driving over 60 is over cools and idles high until operating temp. Any ideas what the issue is?Thanks for the help.

@josephscarborough23

3 жыл бұрын

Your thermostat is bad

@alejandrosjoting6397

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephscarborough23 replaced it and it is the same if not worse now. Also change temp sensor. No check engine light but I get a 64 and 22 code.

@josephscarborough23

3 жыл бұрын

@@alejandrosjoting6397 odd did you flush your rad too

@alejandrosjoting6397

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephscarborough23 not a complete flush but the fluid that was able to be drained from having to change the therm. Also, the radiator is only 8 months old. I then filled with a mix of red coolant from toyota and water.

@josephscarborough23

3 жыл бұрын

@@alejandrosjoting6397 maybe your fan is working too well I forgot the signs of a failing fan

I have 1999 Toyota Corolla LE I want to dump and fill automatic transmission what type of fluid do I use it says Dexron 3 on the dipstick and the power steering cover

@mscir

4 жыл бұрын

Page 211 of the Toyota online manual AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE Automatic transmission Fluid capacity (drain and refill), L (qt., Imp. qt.): Four−speed type Up to 3.1 (3.3, 2.7) Three−speed type 2.5 (2.6,2.2) Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D−ll or DEXRONIII (DEXRONII) Differential (three−speed type only) Fluid capacity L (qt., Imp. qt.): 1.4 (1.5, 1.2 )Fluid type: Automatic transmission fluid D−II or DEXRONIII(DEXRONII) www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/om-s/OM12704U/pdf/OM12704U.pdf

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

I will stick with that Dexron III

@rocknrollermann

4 жыл бұрын

@@mscir i just drained and filled my 98. just used full syn vavaline . scotty kilmer says , measure what came out and put that much back in. thing is. i just bought the car and didnt realize the previous owner had a qt too much in it. so like , 4 to 4.5 qts came out. so i put that much new fluid in. couldnt understand , at first, why it was way over the hot on the dipstick. THEN , i looked at the owners man. and saw it only takes 3 qts. SO< , i had to drain some out . Ended up draining out too much, had to go buy 1 qt. bottle. OH, thats another thing. I used to transmission bottle to measure and was thinking it was a 5 qt jug like my motor oil jug. no. its only 4 qt. so , i wasnt reading the meaurement correctly. ANYWHO's. , slowly added and checked until it read to the hot mark when the engine was hot. So, good luck. Like i always say, it's easy when you know how.

I didnt understand how the light gun works,, can you please make a video on it ?

@1ronhall

4 жыл бұрын

Mohammed Amer A timing light has three leads; two for power via battery leads, one to receive spark pulse. As the ignition wire is energized from the rotor, a pulse of light is emitted. The engine manufacture has a timing marks imprinted in the crankshaft. The “timing” of the light pulse will illuminate the “mark”. By rotating the distributor, one way will advance the timing while the opposite direction will retard when the ignition takes place during the combustion sequence. Precise timing of the detonation during the compression stroke will ensure optimum engine performance. Hope this helps!

@mohammedamer2968

4 жыл бұрын

@@1ronhall it really helped

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How do I reset timing if I installed distributer without aligning the notches and cranked the engine? Please help. Also where are you located?

@hellrazerblazer2

3 жыл бұрын

Well get a wrench and turn your harmonic balancer until it is at the recommended degree of timing and then check your cam shafts and make sure the notches are straight up and down that way you know the top and bottom of your engine are working together. Next take your distributer and makesure the rotor is facing the #1 on your distributer cap then install your distributer cap. Once that is on make sure that the #1 spark plug wire plug is facing the #1 cylinder. After that it should be timed but do double check with a light.

@floydage1

2 жыл бұрын

@@hellrazerblazer2 Does the harmonic balancer notch need to be on "zero" and the cam shafts all lined up before you do the distributor cap?

Ok I am a subscriber and seeking advice. For 25 years I own

Where are you located ?

Hi friend, do you also repair Honda?

@Tommerd

4 жыл бұрын

No because they never break.

The white furring on the spark plugs is bad sign. It's oil burning on to them from wear

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

yes, not good sign

Customer broke it; wants you to fix it

@RippSnortin

Жыл бұрын

It all pays the same

my idke drops to about 500 rmp after warm up. ive adjusted timing but can figure out how to get a 800 rpm idle... help?!

@NathanClevenger1337

3 жыл бұрын

You'll need to adjust your throttle cable attached to your throttle body. There should be two, it's going to be the one closest to your windshield that you'll adjust.

@j03lturn3r

3 жыл бұрын

This video might help you with you idle kzread.info/dash/bejne/m2d9truofqS7hLw.html

@jwaxent

3 жыл бұрын

@@j03lturn3r great video!!thanks. 💪🏻

Will he ever have a cheap Toyota project for this channel?

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

had Sequoia, have Scion TC, but not much time to work on it

@gvi341984

4 жыл бұрын

@@ToyotaMaintenance Something cheaper like a Chevy prizm

Ah the 3.0L V6 Boat Anchor.

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

agree, long time ago I sweard I will never touch these engines again, I made exception for this sweet old man, I hope it was last time.....

@heyitschinoable

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToyotaMaintenance why is that Peter?

@edwardhenry7119

2 жыл бұрын

@@ToyotaMaintenance My 1992 v6 Camry is fast. I had to replace distributor because pick up coil inside went bad, no start, cheap chinese crap remanufactured. Put a Junkyard one on, Toyota, and it fired right up. Guessed at the timing, no light.

I have the timing just at the back side of that bolt which is about 30° btdc. I also adjusted the fuel inlet valve on the fuel rail to let fuel in faster. I had to adjust the MAF aswell. She hauls arse now ;) Please like my (sent it) Video ✓ kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZKOatdaxptqwppc.html

@RippSnortin

Жыл бұрын

Have you burned it up yet?

that motors burning oil... look those plugs...

@ToyotaMaintenance

4 жыл бұрын

yes, agree

@martymatthews2996

3 жыл бұрын

@@ToyotaMaintenance ,,,white build up the plugs? excessive lean conditions..or too hot of plug