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Cylinder Head & Gasket DIY Procedure - Toyota 5VZ-FE - Part 4

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This 6 part series walks through the very detailed procedure for diagnosing and replacing a cracked cylinder head and head gasket on a 1995 Toyota Tacoma with the 3.4 liter 5VZ-FE V6 engine.
This engine was widely used by Toyota from the mid 1990's through 2004 in the Tacoma, Tundra, T-100, 4Runner, and Land Cruiser. Therefore, this repair procedure should be common to all of those vehicles with the same engine.
Due to the detail presented in this video series, it is also a good reference for doing other repairs such as changing the antifreeze/coolant, timing belt, valve cover gaskets, camshafts, alternator, spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition coil packs, vacuum hoses, exhaust manifolds, belts, hoses, cooling fan, and various intake gaskets.
Part 1 - Diagnosis & Initial Disassembly
• Cylinder Head & Gasket...
Part 2 - Intermediate Disassembly
• Cylinder Head & Gasket...
Part 3 - Final Disassembly
• Cylinder Head & Gasket...
Part 4 - Cylinder Head Removal, Inspection, & Replacement
• Cylinder Head & Gasket...
Part 5 - Initial Reassembly
• Cylinder Head & Gasket...
Part 6 - Final Reassembly & Wrap-up
• Cylinder Head & Gasket...
Here is the tool review for the OTC Universal Pulley Holder that was used in this video series to tighten the camshaft pulley bolts and to install the service bolt in the exhaust camshafts.
• OTC Universal Pulley H...
Here is the my total cost breakdown...
Parts:
$325.00 rebuilt cylinder head (www.ebay.com/s...)
$138.00 gasket set
$25.00 cylinder head bolts
$23.00 valve shims
$10.00 fuel injector electrical connector
$16.00 antifreeze
$537.00 Parts Total
Tools:
$54.00 OTC universal pulley holder
$80.00 factory service manual
$7.00 oil can
$7.00 blow gun nozzle
$20.00 torque angle gauge (skip this and just make a mark on the bolt heads with a silver Sharpie)
$76.00 machinist's steel straight edge
$34.00 valve adjusting tool
$278.00 Tools Total
$815.00 Grand Total
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With the right tools and some patience, it really is not a very difficult job.

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@jungleboyshd5996 3 года назад

THANK YOU I LOVE YOU MAN. YOU ARE GODS GIFT. I’ve been following this series for 3 weeks, I’m 17 years old with my first truck, never touched an engine before and I followed your instructions and you taught me so much about engines. After pressure test, BOTH of my heads were cracked and I replaced my heads on my 99 Tacoma. This was such a headache and a learning experience, now I feel like someone can point at a part into a 1st gen Tacoma and I can tell them exactly what it is. Mechanics were trying to charge me 3,800 just for the head gasket and I only spent about 900 for parts, tools, and fluids. Seriously man, taking your time to do this and help people is so great and I can’t thank you enough. My engine runs better than before AND I finally fixed this misfire. You rock man!!!!!!!!

@bmodoryx 7 месяцев назад

Usually a lurker, but I had to say: Thank you, thank you, thank you!! People like you make the internet worthwhile!

@WorseThanChiggers 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

@jacobcartmill5306 6 лет назад

this is the best head gasket HOWTO video on youtube. i feel like i'm watching Bob Ross paint pretty little trees.

@WorseThanChiggers 6 лет назад

Jacob Cartmill Thank you for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Happy little clouds!

@impalalover162 4 года назад

Fantastic series. The instructions were clear, the angles were good, the editing was wonderful and the thoroughness was incredible. I now feel confident in working on my pickup. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this so well. One of the best I've ever seen with this amount of detail. Thank you again.

@bengim8332 7 лет назад

For me who hasn't English as a mother tongue, this video was splendid! 👍 Calm and exactly English with really good video frames! Still I have a Peugeot, but a lot is common. 😃

@glengbh 5 лет назад

This video (or series rather) is excellent. It gave us the confidence to do the head gaskets on the Hilux. The editing is amazing, the clarity, the focus, the steadiness, the detailed information. Thanks so much.

@Mojo27564 6 лет назад

This video is pure excellence , this video should win a award!

@WorseThanChiggers 6 лет назад

Thank you for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

@emdae921 8 лет назад

Quick tip for bucket lifters, instead of using a box to try and keep them in order you should use a egg carton, keeps them safe and makes it easy to number them :)

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

Nice tip, thanks!

@joeprimal2044 5 лет назад

What diameter are the lifter shims on a 5vz-fe? I had one guy tell me 28mm and another tell me 34mm. Thanks.

@kevinmalpica7663 4 года назад

Thinking of buying a 99 4runner with 220k that has a blown head gasket. Never did one before but would be a project. 300 for it.

@israelrodriguez6986 3 года назад

Did u buy it after all?

@winkcrittenden6011 5 лет назад

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

@gyffjogofl7676 4 года назад

THIS is how you make a tutorial. Absolutely AWESOME.

@WorseThanChiggers 4 года назад

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

@oveazeus1 8 лет назад

Great video, very detailed. I'm going to be changing the right bank head on a 1MVFE engine.

@alfonsopadilla9663 5 лет назад

Let me now if you need fix your car

@vaman86 4 года назад

oveazeus1 How did that go?

@shanerich7399 4 года назад

Excellent video! Definitely a cut above the rest.

@miriamvivo4279 5 лет назад

Excellent how to . Doing same setup on a 1995 honda odyssey ex with timing belt failure. 4 bent valves. 300,000 miles on it. Head still at machine shop

@dragosdorobantu7173 7 лет назад

Excellent series, I'm about to complete my DIY heads job. The only thing you could have done better, was to use a MLS head gasket, looks like you used graphite. Toyota had a recall on these engines, for blown head gaskets and it did switch them over to Multi Layered Steel gaskets, for their strength. In my case, I did take the time to throughly clean each part before I reassembled. A++ for the consistent explanations, step by step voice over, sharp footage, steady and properly lit. Great job!

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

Great info! Looking back on it, I may have seriously considered using a MLS gasket. Are they significantly more expensive? Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

Cool video clip and she sounds sweet. I loved the celebratory "woo hoo" because I fully understand the emotion behind it. Nice work!

@fujimori17 2 года назад

Interesting, i just bought my gaskets from the dealer today and they were definitely graphite not MLS. I wonder if they gave me old stock?

@tangwoo1 5 лет назад

I agree with everybody this is the best video on how to do it step by step thanks for the video

@kegcoffeetable Год назад

Thanks for a great instructional video. Very helpful

@RyanBissell 7 лет назад

Concerning the head bolts: generally speaking, if you lube the threads on a bolt prior to torquing it down, and the FSM does not say to do that, then you may need to reduce your target torque value somewhat to compensate. The reason is: the system you are tightening will 'consume' the tightness you apply as some combination of thread friction, and thread stretch. So if you lube it up, less torque will be attributed to friction, meaning that more goes into stretching. That isn't necessarily a good thing. (For example: if the fastener is a torque-to-yield bolt, you'd be making it yield more than what the engineers called for, and it could later break while in service.) The situation can get a little muddy, for instance if you are tightening a bolt down into a hole that has some corrosion on the threads. In that case you'll have more friction than normal and less stretch, so lubing up could serve to bring things closer to the desired outcome. So you do have to use your best judgement. Just wanted to bring this to your viewer's attention.

@flinch622 5 лет назад

No, I don't think so. Anytime a manual calls for torque angle gauge for final fastener install, that's a torque to yield setup and an engineer has done the math for bolt stretch with an eye in yield vs. breaking strength. You have to use new bolts, and the exact specification called for. Grade 3, grade 5, grade 8 all have different properties for the same diameter/thread pitch. As a side note, any time I see torque angle specs, I chase threads first to make sure thread surfaces load up evenly because the fastener is going somewhere near the edge of its useful limits. There are situations where oil or anti seize gets aced out, and that's when sealant or loctite is called for, or specialized situations like... a dc motor: you have to keep oil products away from a commutator and bolts in that area get installed dry.

@AceRiding 9 лет назад

I wish I saw this last year when I started my Head Gasket haha

@hammerhead19able 9 лет назад

I am so glad for this video. Thank you so much.

@cardp17 2 года назад

OUTSTANDING videos for this job! Much appreciated!!

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

@urbanplanner7200 Год назад

My Chilton manual #68602 makes it seem like one 90 degree tightening pass. Your illustration makes it seem much more clear though

@WorseThanChiggers Год назад

I'm glad that the procedure I showed was more clear for you. It was from the genuine factory service manual which I'd trust any day over any of the 3rd party manuals.

@KimHoanNguyenSchreckVlog 4 года назад

Tôi xem bạn chỉ dẫn rất chi tiết rất tốt cho những người thợ sửa chữa 👍

@josemj059 8 лет назад

I am do proud of you my friend. nice work. I am about to do the same job on my 98 t100.

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

+jose mejia Thanks for the kind comments and best of luck with yours. Let us know how it goes and if your experience was any different than mine.

@michaelfloat9681 Год назад

When you tightened the head bolts I was surprised to see you tighten each one down independently, one before the other instead of tightening them slowly and evenly until the final torque was applied.

@WorseThanChiggers Год назад

I'm sorry but I'm not sure what you are describing. I performed the recommended procedure from the genuine Toyota factory service manual where all head bolts are first tightened to one torque setting and then you go back and tighten them further to their final torque.

@cashtalks6253 2 года назад

I’m doing this right now and I can say Toyota parts will cost you $$$. The head bolt’s were over 170$ for 16 but with new timing belt and water pump and top end gasket set I’m around 1200$

@gumwap1 4 года назад

Doing my head gaskets this week. I also have a coolant leak in cylinder 4. Praying I don't have a cracked head.

@connersmith506 8 лет назад

Dang man when i saw you using that flat head to knock out the half moon i cringed, and thought to myself hope he will be replacing those. i got excited when u pull those new one out of the kit, then u decided not to use them??? for future reference just use some channy locks with some tape on the teeth or a rag folded a few times they will come right out, but i digress dam fine series sir great work.

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

+Conner Smith Great feedback and thanks! That's why I love this medium so much. I continue to learn new tips and tricks of the trade from informed and experienced viewers like you.

@connersmith506 8 лет назад

NP really liked your attention to detail. Keep it up

@eslameltaran5919 9 лет назад

My honest guess was that the coolant on the #4 piston came from residual coolant flowing back out of the head..

@Asian_Connection 3 года назад

Can you answer one question for me. Im looking to buy 4runner that has slow coolant leak and misfiring. My guess is that it has a headgasket issue, no white smoke yet. How do I know that the car was not overhead before? My fear is that after I replace the gasket to realized the engine has overheated and warped. Is that a concern or overheated might not be a concern. I don't see any oil in coolant or reserves yet. Thank u.

@bakernicholas123 4 года назад

i am so pleased with your videos. I cant thank you enough!!

@WorseThanChiggers 4 года назад

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it.

@jjsiegal1 9 лет назад

Lots of Detail...Nice Work !

@pachyperez7146 4 года назад

How DOTS Marks goin on righ and left cylinder head..Toyota t100 97 3.4 L. (Camshaft DOTS)..GRACIAS- TK

@CarnivoreJesus 9 лет назад

Thank you for such a detailed video series, it gave me the courage to do it myself. It turns out I have the same issue as yours, a cracked cylinder head in almost the exact same spot as you, except on the right side. Luckily I found someone willing to sell me a remanufactured one for just $150! Not much for what would have paid to rebuild a good head. Hardest part was removing the exhaust, which I ended up breaking a bolt off on the downpipe, so now I'm gonna have to drill it out. I'm almost wondering if I should replace the rear main seal as a preventative since it doesn't seem like it would be too much more to go...

@WorseThanChiggers 9 лет назад

progolfer69 That's quite a deal for $150! Bummer about the broken bolt. The exhaust work on mine made me nervous for the same potential reason. Hope that drilling it out is not too much of a challenge. Rear main seal? That's a lot of work if its not already leaking but why not if you're up to dropping the transmission. Good time for a clutch, too, while you're in there if you have a manual transmission. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

@freddyflintstoned913 4 года назад

Pull the motor. A rear main is easy on a stand.

@jasperandjames1589 4 месяца назад

Could the coolant have been laking from the exhaust manifold gasket? It has coolant chambers and fuel injection chambers, and maybe it mixed together there.

@WorseThanChiggers 4 месяца назад

Possibly but it was a fairly well confirmed diagnosis that the cylinder head itself was cracked in that area.

@michaelhockin1984 2 года назад

When I pulled the head off my 2000 tundra v6 there was a kind of silicone stuff on the block between the gasket and the block. I seem to recall that, not too far back in the day, there was a substance often applied to this surface , especially on diesels. It wasn't actually silicone and had a name something like "Indian Head" sealer. If I recall correctly, it was copper based. For sure there was something like this in my engine and It was all factory original. What do you think....?

@skylorcampbell4444 10 месяцев назад

Hi, I was wondering what the small stud on the front of the head was for and what size were the jam nuts you used to transfer it? Thanks for the video.

@WorseThanChiggers 10 месяцев назад

I don't remember the size of those jam nuts. Most likely 10-12mm. That small stud is used to secure one side of the ground strap that holds in the housing cap. You can see that here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nFYEoWTX0YU.html

@villacoya 8 лет назад

nice video!about to do same thing on my Previa.

@TheLeachMan97 4 года назад

How’s everything holding up after the last few years? Great videos!

@WorseThanChiggers 4 года назад

Sadly, I had to sell my beloved Tacoma because it was dying of rust cancer and would not pass the annual safety inspection. But at the time, it was still running like a dream.

@oscarochoa7633 Год назад

So what happens if I'm putting the camshaft back into place after resurfacing the heads and they don't spin nicely ? Or smoothly. ? What kind of trouble am I in ?

@WorseThanChiggers Год назад

It would be hard to say without knowing more specifically what you're describing. Did they supposedly move more smoothly before you had that done? Are you certain that everything is reassembled correctly?

@xsanch 8 лет назад

precision applicator :)

@automotivedefenz2195 Год назад

On the right passenger side head the instructions says to align the intake camshaft with exhaust camshaft at the 2 dotted lines. Once that's in place the intake camshaft sprocket is no longer facing up at the timing mark. It's facing down. Will turning the camshaft clockwise interfere with the piston and valves? The instructions do not show or display anything after the procedure of the camshaft installation

@WorseThanChiggers Год назад

Thank you for the question. The 5VZ-FE is a non-interference engine. Therefore, you are safe to turn the camshafts independently of the crankshaft without risk of pistons hitting the valves. You'll see that I did just that in this video series.

@automotivedefenz2195 Год назад

@@WorseThanChiggers Thank you for the reply. Subbed. ✌️

@Fact_Check77 8 лет назад

Fantastic detail thanks

@Casiodad 2 года назад

I’m in the reassembly stage, managed to get the RH cams back in, but on the drivers side, the exhaust cam won’t fully seat. I turn the intake cam to mesh the gears, and it reaches a certain point where it just won’t go any further. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

@WorseThanChiggers Год назад

It sounds like you may not be aligning the correct dots between the intake and exhaust cams. On the passenger side, you align the double dots but on the driver's side, you align the single dots. If aligned correctly, the cams will fully seat and are not compressing any valve springs. Of course, this all assumes that you have already installed the service bolt correctly as shown in the video. Here is the intake cam going in: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nFYEoWTX0YU.html followed by the exhaust cam going in: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nFYEoWTX0YU.html

@davemacd99 7 лет назад

can I ask you what video camera you are using to record your videos? Are you using an external microphone also? Your videos here are very well done. excellent camera work. Was someone recording for you?

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Surprisingly, I have only used my old Galaxy Note 2 and now my Galaxy Note 5 cell phone camera for most of the video work. And, no external microphone used, either. Just the built-in mic on the phone. I don't have any help recording my videos. I just put in the extra effort to use a strategically placed tripod, ensure that the lighting is good, and adjust the audio accordingly during my post production editing.

@commanderTL 17 дней назад

How important are the head bolt washers? My kit I got came with everything but those washers.

@WorseThanChiggers 17 дней назад

@@commanderTL I'd use a set that closely matches the OEM. Without the washers, how can you be confident that the torque settings are being measured correctly?

@commanderTL 17 дней назад

@@WorseThanChiggers Would the old washers work? Without the washers what could happen to the engine?

@WorseThanChiggers 17 дней назад

@@commanderTL It's hard to say. Using the washers may shorten their useful length. Without using the washers, the friction between the bolt and the cylinder head might be different and would affect your application of proper torque. Note that I am very conservative by nature. If it was me, I wouldn't want to risk using substandard bolts for such an important step.

@Cruzeyn 5 лет назад

You put gasket maker on the oil passage of the caps that hold the seals. I thought that the manual said not to.

@SOLDADITO76 2 года назад

I am guessing you were having overheating issues with short term divining, with constant bubbling sounds in your heater core and overflow. Plus no heat inside of the cab do to lack of coolant because of the crack.

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

Those are indeed very good theories. Interestingly, I never had overheating issues for as long as I owned it or an issue with cabin heat. And, the bubbling sounds from inside the cabin were indicative of a small amount of air trapped in the cooling system for years and long before I ever noticed a loss of coolant. I attributed the reason for the trapped air to having the thermostat's jiggle valve upside down. When I started noticing a loss of coolant, it was accompanied by visible vapor from the exhaust pipe upon startup.

@SOLDADITO76 2 года назад

I am actually experiencing all of the symptoms I mentioned in my post with the 4cyl in my 84' pickup after a water pump failure on a 45 min drive on the highway. Soon after that trip all these symptoms started happening, but no coolant from the exhaust though. I am sure the cylinder head is warped because the engine did get hot but luckily I was able to keep it from boiling over. Of course this would happen before getting everything thing together to do a 3.4 conversion, Murphy's law I guess. Great video might I add, this will help a lot of folks leary of starting this project on there own.

@timothysmith3311 2 года назад

How long did the passenger side last? I definitely would've replaced that while you were in there.

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

It was still going strong and running like a top when I had to sell it 3 years later. Even though the engine was great, the truck suffered from the dreaded frame rust cancer that plagued so many Tacos and wouldn't pass the state safety inspection.

@christopherbrown5338 2 года назад

What torque wrench are you using? I've got an old Craftsman that only goes down to 25 ft lbs.

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

It's a small one made by Neiko and has a range of 0 to 250 inch pounds.

@bradbozarth1822 4 года назад

I’m working on one of these, got the heads off and the cylinder walls are trashed

@rafaelthecrusader7968 4 года назад

Thank u for the upload.

@forrestwilliams2707 Год назад

Great video series, thank you. Could you please clarify where exactly you ordered your cylinder head from?

@forrestwilliams2707 Год назад

Nevermind. I found it in another comment. Thank you

@WorseThanChiggers 8 месяцев назад

www.ebay.com/str/headsonly

@tim1405 Год назад

if you don't mind letting me know, which manual did you use? I am going to do a total rebuild on the same engine.

@WorseThanChiggers Год назад

I used a genuine Toyota factory service manual, not one of those thin Haynes manuals that you see at the Auto Parts store. I find it cheaper to buy used ones on eBay. Good luck with your project. Let us know how it goes.

@Asian_Connection 3 года назад

only one note, some people say don't oil the threads because it can change the torque. Don't know if that is true.

@WorseThanChiggers 3 года назад

Interesting question. I feel the opposite to be true. You want the tension to dictate the necessary torque. By not oiling the threads, it can let inconsistent friction contribute to the necessary torque.

@Asian_Connection 3 года назад

@@WorseThanChiggers - That is a very good point, never thought of it that way! Guess the question what is true torque?

@Asian_Connection 3 года назад

@WorseThanChiggers 3 года назад

For a known coolant leak, look for the cause. Is it leaking into the exhaust side of the engine and being burned like mine, often accompanied by white smoke? Is it leaking into the oil passages? Check for that by looking inside the oil cap and on the dipstick for milky oil. Is it an external physical leak such as a cracked hose, radiator, or heater core?

@Asian_Connection 3 года назад

@@WorseThanChiggers OH...This is so helpful. If I get the car I will share my progress with everyone.

@sethmyers3375 6 лет назад

I have 250k on my 2001 4 runner. Legendary motor

@razzdazzler9196 6 лет назад

Seth Myers i have 400k still running strong

@Asian_Connection 3 года назад

Best motor in the wprld

@jackw3235 5 лет назад

Thanks for this these videos

@AceRiding 9 лет назад

Did you happen to re install the 8mm hex head bolts? My are bent and i cant find replacements. wondering if i can just leave them out. Any help would be appreciated

@WorseThanChiggers 9 лет назад

BikeLyfe You mean at 27:48 of episode 4 (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nFYEoWTX0YU.html)? I'm not sure of their exact function but I'd be very afraid to leave them out. Perhaps the guy at your Toyota dealer's parts counter could help get you the part numbers for those bolts.

@robertroberto7583 5 лет назад

Man, thank you for this series, very well done. We are here in my garage trying to figure out why it’s running rough after reassembly from head gasket replacements. On the passenger side our 2 dots are lined up but it’s 180 out on the timing belt marks. Pulling what little hair out trying to figure out what’s wrong....help! Please

@WorseThanChiggers 5 лет назад

Remember that the dots on the cam gears are just alignment marks to orient the cams properly with respect to each other. They are not timing marks. Your timing marks on both cam sprockets must line up properly with the marks on the timing belt cover plate when installing the timing belt.

@BFasts52 7 лет назад

A low mile JDM 5vz can be had for under $800. I wonder if it is worth the time to swap a head on an old high mile motor. my motor runs well with 360,000 miles but thinking into the future I would probably just pull the motor and either rebuild or replace.

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

Very true. I would really enjoy seeing a detailed engine swap video on the challenges and specifics with the 5vz.

@edardon16 2 года назад

It is confusing,in this video you aligned the single point of the intake dot mark with the single mark of the exhaust camshaft.its optional to use the double point marks instead?

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

You must align the single dots on the driver's side and the double dots on the passenger side. You can only install the camshafts in that orientation or else one or more lobes will be pressing down on the valves.

@edardon16 2 года назад

@@WorseThanChiggers thank you so much.

@ranzaganza27 4 года назад

These videos continue to save me and I can't thank you enough. I am doing both heads and am in the install phase - on the right hand side my inclination is to line up two dots with two dots when I install the camshafts, and then rotate them back to the one dot/one dot position which they were in originally at TDC when I pulled off the valve cover. Do you remember if that is what you did with the right side and can you confirm that's a good plan? The FSM does not address it as far as I can tell, it says to install the RH camshafts with two dots lining up but doesn't mention rotating them back to 1 dot like they were when I found them. THANK YOU.

@WorseThanChiggers 4 года назад

Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. As long as you install the RH camshaft with the two dots lined up, you're good. That is the position where the lobes are not compressing the valve springs and you can get it together without much resistance. You'll set the timing later during the timing belt installation procedure. That's when you'll rotate the cams so that the marks on the camshaft timing pulleys line up with the marks on the timing belt cover. It sounds like you're well on your way to completing your project successfully.

@megvillaluz9508 4 года назад

22:33 my favorite part

@Slammedbimmah30 3 года назад

Hey sir old video but I hope you can read this comment. The Haynes manual says to line up the two dots but you lined up the single dots on the cam. Which do I do?

@Slammedbimmah30 3 года назад

@WorseThanChiggers

@WorseThanChiggers 3 года назад

You'll see in the video that on one side of the engine you are to line up the two dots while on the other side you line up the single dots. If you're going to take on an advanced procedure such as this, I strongly recommend that you invest in a genuine factory service manual. A cheap Haynes manual likely won't provide all of the necessary guidance.

@Slammedbimmah30 3 года назад

@@WorseThanChiggers I’ll have to invest in one. Than you so much sir you are a life saver

@t1slc 2 года назад

Are the heads interchangeable? Can the left side be installed on the right? They appear to be identical?

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

I don't think so. The raw castings look nearly the same but the machining is slightly different due to how the cams are installed.

@t1slc 2 года назад

@@WorseThanChiggers that for the reply. We did check and follow up with Toyota and they indicated that they are the same part number. Everything on them, including all screw mounts line up. Gaskets are different per side. Will let you know if problems arise. Thanks so much for these awesome videos! Couldn’t have done without them!

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

@@t1slc Thanks for the kind comments. I really appreciate it. Good luck and definitely let us know how your experience compares to mine.

@tikitavi7120 8 лет назад

What a frigging nightmare! I could completely rebuild a chevy small block in the time it takes to do this head.

@RyanBissell 7 лет назад

What parts of this teardown were worse that your chevy? (This engine is my first experience, so nothing to compare it to.)

@Asian_Connection 3 года назад

@tikitavi7120 3 года назад

@@Asian_Connection Simple answer...Dont buy it.

@CarnivoreJesus 9 лет назад

Did you have to adjust the valves much on the new cylinder head? When you took out all the valves before sending it to the machine shop, did you need any special tools for removing them? What is the length of the straight edge you are using? I'm looking at getting an 18" straight edge.

@WorseThanChiggers 9 лет назад

progolfer69 Thanks for the questions! After I measured the valve clearances on the new head, I had to order 2 new shims for valves that were too tight. In fact, the intake valve on #6 wasn't even closing all the way. I'm surprised that the head didn't come with that the valves already adjusted. To remove the valves, I used a universal valve spring compressor similar to this one. www.amazon.com/Universal-Spring-Remover-Installer-Compressor/dp/B006TM8RBC You don't have to remove the valves before taking a head to the machine shop. They can do it for you but since I had the tool, I wanted to do it for my own education. If I had been more observant, I would have seen the crack myself with the valves out. I used this 18" straight edge: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006J4EFW

@shea5247 3 года назад

Could you do a passenger cam shaft caps orientation please? I know it’s basically the reverse, but could you :)

@WorseThanChiggers 3 года назад

Indeed it is basically a mirror image of the same exact procedure except where I explained the differences in the alignment dots. Definitely invest in a genuine factory service manual. That should be the first tool in your toolbox.

@dave2158 3 года назад

Great videos! Were you able to confirm that the right side camshaft timing marks are aligned correctly?

@WorseThanChiggers 3 года назад

Both the alignment marks (dots) on the cam gears and the timing marks on the cam sprockets all got set properly.

@razzdazzler9196 6 лет назад

You may have mentioned this in the video but what size wrench do you use for camshaft im finishing my head replacement and cant turn the intake camshaft to force the exhaust one down.

@WorseThanChiggers 6 лет назад

Gosh, I don't remember. It was probably in the neighborhood of 30-32 mm. You should be able to use a large adjustable wrench.

@matthewhorton2835 5 лет назад

I'm just curious why did the head come with the cams pre-installed? Are you supposed to send those back if you don't need them?

@WorseThanChiggers 5 лет назад

The cams are part of the remanufactured head assembly, as are the caps, valves, springs, shims, etc. As part of the trade, you send back your old head with cams and all.

@bencrespo8057 8 месяцев назад

Hey, wanted to ask what bolt you used as the service bolt to hold the camshaft gear, im doing the same job in both sides of my 2000 4Runner 20:53

@WorseThanChiggers 8 месяцев назад

I'm very sorry but I just don't remember specifically what it was. I do know that it was a pretty standard metric bolt. So it shouldn't be hard to find one that will fit the threads. Good luck with your project. Let us know here how your experience compares to mine.

@bencrespo8057 8 месяцев назад

@@WorseThanChiggers I found out that the head cover bolts for the cylinder head has the thread pitch needed to hold the camshaft gear, saves me a trip to the hardware store!

@WorseThanChiggers 8 месяцев назад

@@bencrespo8057Good find!

@theaspirer 9 лет назад

These videos are amazing so good. Im just doing mine. but I'm trying to remove the valve spring from the head without a spring compressor. How did you do it?

@WorseThanChiggers 9 лет назад

+Melissa Hunt Thanks for the kind comments. I used a Schley 91400B universal valve spring compressor which I already had for working on my VW. I've also been wanting to try the Lisle 36200 Valve Keeper tool which is much cheaper and works by simply hitting it with a hammer. Search for videos on its use. Pretty cool invention!

@franciscoverdugo4021 5 лет назад

Just out of curiosity. Do I meed to resurface my Cylinder head? The only reason I am replacing is due to oil leak. Im using MLS Head Gaskets. Your knowledgeable response would be helpful thank you!

@WorseThanChiggers 5 лет назад

When a head gasket fails, there's usually a reason and you need to discover what that was and resolve that first. The gasket itself is typically not to blame. It's generally good practice to resurface the head when changing the head gasket to ensure that you don't get another leak. It would be very unfortunate to go through all the time and effort and then have another leak reappear a short time later. If the head is in any way warped, you definitely want to get it resurfaced. You should at least check it for flatness with a high quality machinist straight edge but those are expensive. I'd still recommend having a machine shop at least look it over for you.

@franciscoverdugo4021 5 лет назад

@@WorseThanChiggers ok thank you. You make good points

@outputdamikrip 6 лет назад

Sir, I have a question when you remove the cylinder valve did you have to compress the valve springs?

@WorseThanChiggers 6 лет назад

Yes. To remove the valves from the cylinder head, you must use a valve spring compressor. That releases the keepers and you can then pull the valves out.

@shea5247 3 года назад

Did the new cylinder head come with the valves/already adjusted?

@WorseThanChiggers 3 года назад

Mine did not. I measured the clearances and found several to be off. Some by quite a bit. The valves on these heads use shims rather than being adjustable. I measured the discrepancies and the thickness of all the shims. Then I did the math and was able to swap some around to meet the factory specified clearances. But I still ended up having to order a couple after determining my final required thicknesses to complete the job. If I was to do it again, I would wait to ship my old head back until after the job was complete in case I needed to swap some of the old shims to the new head.

@shogunther84 8 лет назад

What brand HG did you use and what type of material was it made of? trying to decide which hg to buy. thanks.

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

The head gasket was made by BECK/ARNLEY and is of a composite material. I debated, too, over which one to buy and settled on this one because it was a comprehensive kit at a good price from a reputable name. I would have preferred to go with a genuine Toyota OEM kit but the price was more than I wanted to pay for my old truck.

@freddiemontemayor2286 8 лет назад

What kind of tool did you use to remove the valves/ valve springs, retainer etc from the head block?

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

To remove the valves, I used a universal valve spring compressor similar to this one. www.amazon.com/Universal-Spring-Remover-Installer-Compressor/dp/B006TM8RBC

@johnnygalvan1344 Год назад

Hey man I don’t have that fancy smancy torque tool

@WorseThanChiggers Год назад

Good excuse to snag one.

@miketoti144 5 месяцев назад

Currently in the process of doing this on my 00 with 370k miles on it. Do you happen to have a link for the head gasket kit?

@WorseThanChiggers 5 месяцев назад

Not for the exact one because the options have changed since I did mine. It was a Beck Arnley kit from RockAuto.com

@miketoti144 5 месяцев назад

@WorseThanChiggers that helps either way. Thank you for responding

@yupyup1232 3 года назад

Can you link the nakamoto cover set please? I’m having a hard time finding it

@WorseThanChiggers 3 года назад

Back then, it was one of the Beck-Arnley gasket kits on RockAuto that was listed for a v6 '95 Tacoma. Take a look and see what they have today for your specific vehicle.

@admiralfloofz658 9 лет назад

When youre talking fast you sound like Alan from 2½ men :P

@WorseThanChiggers 9 лет назад

Kristoffer Lilja Too funny! Thanks, that made my day.

@ronbennie1849 4 года назад

What is a good gasket to buy & not break the bank

@WorseThanChiggers 4 года назад

Shop around and look at reviews. I bought a Beck/Arnley kit from RockAuto. Don't cheap out and regret it later.

@cashtalks6253 2 года назад

It’s best to label the lifters exhaust 1-6 and intake 1-6

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

That is good advice. As you can see in the video, I carefully arranged mine in a box to preserve their position. I'd have been in trouble if I'd kicked the box over and mixed them up.

@cashtalks6253 2 года назад

@@WorseThanChiggers I do appreciate this step by step videos. I’m about to finish my truck and lots of info I didn’t know that help me a lot

@edardon16 2 года назад

I'm working in the passenger side now,the points align in front of each other but the lithe hole in the front is pointing 5 o clock I think is the intake camshaft not match is safe to rotate it? I mean to make the little hole to be at twelve o clock... thanks in advance.

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

I don't really understand the issue that you are describing. Are you referring to the threaded hole for the service bolt?

@edardon16 2 года назад

Yeah bro I have problems most of the time understanding my self 😄.the little hole in the front of the intake camshaft where wedge will go.i suppost to be at 12 o clock but now is at 5.i have to rotate it.

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

@@edardon16 Mine didn't have any kind of wedge. Do you mean the hole in the end for the little pin that indexes the cam sprocket?

@edardon16 2 года назад

The the treaded hole is for the pulley but the pulley use a pin plus the bolt.bro I don't know how to explain that. I really appreciate your good intentions, I have to figure it out.thanks again.

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

I think that I understand what you are confused about. Alignment of the cams is a separate procedure prior to timing the engine. On the passenger side, align the double dots on each cam to install them. Once the cams are in place and their caps are installed to hold them down, you can then proceed with the rest of the assembly. After the valve covers are on, you can install the cam sprockets. Before installing the timing belt, turn each cam sprocket so that their timing marks line up with the marks on the timing belt back cover plate. They will be near 12 o'clock. Don't worry. You can safely turn the cams without hurting the engine. Toyota's 5VZ-FE is a non-interference engine meaning that the pistons will not hit an open valve. You really need to have a factory service manual to do this job. It has all of the details that you must follow.

@jimmydillinger2716 7 лет назад

wd40 and a green scotch pads work amazingly well.

@madvtecyo546 3 года назад

What weight oil are you using for reassembly? Awesome video

@WorseThanChiggers 3 года назад

I used whatever was in my general oil can which was probably 10W-30. It doesn't really matter since not that much is used for reassembly and I did a full oil change after the project was completed. If you really want to do it properly, you could use true reassembly lube which is much thicker.

@carlos8368 8 лет назад

hi, nice video, I need to buy a straight edge ruler because I just started doing the same on my engine, are you happy with this ruler? would you recommend it? what brand it is? and any further information about it want do add is appreciated. thanks

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

It's an 18" Starrett

@cashtalks6253 2 года назад

This must be common because my truck did the same thing but never ran hot.

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

Common, yes, to the few of us who've experienced it but not common as compared to the countless number of 5VZ-FE engines made during their run between 1993 and 2004.

@87MENGER 7 лет назад

can you give me the part # for those red scraper. thanks for uploading these videos

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

It's the Nonmarring Scraper set from Harbor Freight, item #95832. www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-nonmarring-scraper-set-95832.html

@israelrodriguez6986 7 лет назад

Also is that a Chiltons or Haynes repair manual? Thank you!

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

That's a great clarifying question. My manuals are not one of those third-party repair manuals. Those may be okay for some general repairs but they fall short on the necessary details and specs for doing more advanced repairs and maintenance. I use genuine factory service manuals from the manufacturer which are very comprehensive and considerably more expensive. Even so, doing one repair yourself will easily pay for the manual. I usually buy them used off eBay for much less than new. Also, the modern way is to get that information online with a subscription to www.alldata.com.

@carlos8368 8 лет назад

I just could read in minute 7:22 it is a starrett n380, do you think it is a good ruler. I could see it has Accuracy (in): ± .0002” per foot. do you think it would have to be +-.0001? thanks

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

Mine is a "Starrett 380-18 18-Inch Steel Straight Edge". It was expensive but is of high quality and I like it a lot.

@carlos8368 8 лет назад

thanks for the answer, Is good to know that it is a good product, I've seen some cheap ones that I am not impressed with the reviews.

@waltercarcamo3810 4 года назад

He is profecional. 👈👌

@winstonmoore245 6 лет назад

do you recall where you got your pulley holder? been happy with it?

@WorseThanChiggers 6 лет назад

I bought it from Amazon and have been very happy with it. I originally got it for this cylinder head job but have since found multiple uses for it. Most recently, it was the only way I was able to remove a stubborn bathtub drain. Here's a video review that I did of this tool. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-j_TfAACwJac.html

@williamtsol636 8 лет назад

what is the housing cap for ? And is it common for them to leak oil ? Is it possible that mine is leaking because the technician that changed my head gaskets failed to tighten something properly ?? thanks for you great videos !!!

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

Cylinder heads are cast and machined for use in multiple applications with different camshaft configurations. The housing cap and semi-circular plugs fill the holes that are not used in your application. You'll see that the space where the house cap goes looks very similar to the other side of the head where the camshaft passes through. You could be getting a leak from one of several places including the house cap, semi-circular plugs, camshaft oil seals, valve cover gaskets, spark plug tube seals, or even the head gasket itself. If you're not sure, I'd take it back to the same technician and have him do a courtesy check.

@williamtsol636 8 лет назад

Thanks for the response ! I cleaned up that whole area back there to see where the oil is leaking from. I have a suspicion that the leak is due to the screws on the valve cover not being tight enough. I know the screws have a rubber washer, so you can't crank down on them. When I checked them, they seemed very loose ! I tightened them down ! Now i need to put some miles on the truck and see what happens. Your videos have been such a great help ! I really appreciate the good footage and the professionalism of your work. I have a Tacoma 2000, original owner, with 270k miles on her! Runs like new !!! Change my oil every 3k ! I like these trucks better then the new ones. Mine is manual transmission too. The best way to travel on a 4x4 ! I'm thinking of taking a class at a local collage to learn auto mechanics so that I can work on my own vehicle too. Cheers !!

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

270k and original owner? Wow! That's impressive. Yea, I've had the same issue with the valve cover bolts and they do tend to loosen up and seep oil. The torque spec on those in the service manual is surprisingly low. I've got that issue right now and it's impossible to get to all the valve cover bolts on the driver's side because the intake manifold is in the way. Taking those classes is a great idea. I did just that some years ago learned a ton.

@ste-bow771 4 года назад

How did this remanufactured head hold up? I’m about to order one from the same place.

@WorseThanChiggers 4 года назад

It held up great! The engine purred like a kitten for 3 more years until I had to sell it. The truck failed my state inspection due to the dreaded frame rust. Otherwise, I'm sure it would still be going strong.

@j.a.8970 2 года назад

@@WorseThanChiggers would you have the link to the one you purchased? Thanks! Great content,btw. Very thorough!

@WorseThanChiggers 2 года назад

@@j.a.8970 I got mine on eBay from the seller called headsonly.

@japawaiian 7 лет назад

Since Toyota discontinued the Head Gasket Kit, i have had a hard time finding what all parts (gaskets, seals, etc) that will need to be replaced during this Head Gasket job. You wouldn't happen to have a list of the parts still? I know its been awhile and i dont expect that you do, never hurts to ask!

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

The head gasket came as part of a Beck Arnley kit from RockAuto. I review that kit at position 11:31 of this video in the series. I chose that kit because it got reasonable reviews and was moderately priced, not on the low nor high end of the price range. Hope that helps and good luck!

@japawaiian 7 лет назад

worsethanchiggers hey thanks, ive looked at a lot of the aftermarket jits but they dont state what the kits come with. I would feel more comfortable going with toyota oem parts since most yota oem is better than aftermarket in many cases. Its a bummer they discontinued the oem kit!

@Asian_Connection 3 года назад

@@WorseThanChiggers - you are amazing! Your contribution have probably saved so many 4runners. I personally have a 97 4runner with 250k on it and love the car like crazy. Looking to test my luck with buying another 4runner that might have headgasket issue. Will try to see if I can save it but afraid that the engine might have been overheated in which case I would assume changing the headgasket would be a waste of time.

@willsson013 8 лет назад

Absolutely priceless video series! I'm in the process of replacing both heads on my 99 4Runner (cylinder 4 is leaking coolant into the cylinder from what I believe to be a cracked head, and I figured I'd do them both for peace of mind) and got as far as I could without guidance this afternoon. After watching this video I am MUCH more comfortable removing the cam sprockets, the exhaust manifolds, cam shafts, and heads. My new heads don't get here until Wednesday, so hopefully I'll be ready to throw them on as soon as they get here. Two questions for you though... Where did you get your head bolts? I went OEM/Factory Toyota for all the other parts, but they want ~$90 for all the bolts and washers... I'll pay it if need be, but I'd love a second option. Is the "service bolt" for the cams just a typical M8 x 1.25? Looks like it, but wanted to be sure. Thanks so much! Alex

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

I got sticker shock, too, at the price of OEM head bolts. So, I found a set on eBay from seller "elasticgaskets". I was very happy with the quality and the complete set was under $30 including shipping.

@WorseThanChiggers 8 лет назад

And, yes, the service bolt is just a typical M8. I found that the length doesn't even really matter. Another thing that I've recommended here a couple of times but is definitely worth repeating, check the valve clearances before putting a new cylinder head on the engine. It is FAR easier to replace those shims if necessary with the cylinder head on the bench and while the cams are out. Best of luck and let us know how it goes! Reply ·

@Asian_Connection 3 года назад

@israelrodriguez6986 7 лет назад

Is "oil seal" the actual name of the part tht goes on the cam...just wondering so I can know wht to call it when I order it, plz and thank you.

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

Yes, "camshaft oil seal" is a term typically used to describe that component.

@TheChapMX 7 лет назад

I tried to send a private message but couldn't figure out how to do so. I have a question. Do the cam seal plugs in the back of the heads need a bead of RTV around the rubber cam plugs themselves or only on the mating surface of the plug caps? I already installed it as you did in the video but I got to thinking about if oil could escape from that plug to cap connection, or if the rubberized coating of the caps is enough to seal. Just wondering if you had any leak issues! Thank you!

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

That's a good question to confirm. You can see here at 18:27 of the video that the factory service manual calls for seal packing (a.k.a. RTV) to be applied only to the tips of the cap. None should be used on the rubberized plug itself. I actually applied too much where it should only go on the tips of the caps, not across the entire mating surface. There are grooves there that I now assume may be oil passages to allow some oil to get into the plug and possibly lubricate the end of the cam shaft. I haven't inspected those locations on my engine recently but I do not suspect any leaks have developed there.

@TheChapMX 7 лет назад

Ahhhh yes and that is what I remember seeing you do at that point. I've watched your videos so many times haha. I wonder if I should take that cap off and only apply RTV to those surfaces shown. I did read where someone had a problem with oil not dropping backdown out of the heads.

@WorseThanChiggers 7 лет назад

If you haven't applied any RTV at those locations, it might be a good idea to prevent a small leak. It won't hurt anything internally, though, to leave it as-is.