Most concise video on the topic out there! Really good job, thank you. FYI, one does not need to separate the fans from the radiator, they come out as a unit more easily than shown in this video.
Getting ready to tackle mine, was pretty scared about doing it cause itll be my first big project on my car. Will definitely be watching this while i do the job myself. Thanks so much
One thing to mention. The VVTi gear on the intake cam has an o-ring inside of it that when dried out and cracked causes the sprocket to leak oil inside the timing cover. A lot of people overlook it and assume its cam seals or the front main crank seal. Your options are to replace the sprocket or rebuild it. Toyota doesn't want you to rebuild it and therfore doesn't have a rebuild procedure in the service manual but there are how to videos on the subject and the seal can be sourced from the aftermarket.
Absolutely. This is a great point. About 1 month ago, we diagnosed a car with the exact issue you're point out. If anyone reads this, dont be fooled by this. You can actually run the engine with the cover off and see if it flings the oil out.
Hello, this was a very informative video. I just had one thing that I didn't hear or see you do, when you took off the vvti cam gear there are those 5 10mm bolts. If you where to take them off you could see there is a o ring that is notorious to get dry and start leaking. The dealer will not sell you the o ring but will sell you a new gear with a new o ring in it. There are aftermarket shops that sell that o ring and way cheaper then getting the gear. Just wanted to say because thats what I had to do and I had oil all over the engine bay like this is300 did.
Hello, I appreciate you uploading this video. It will help me a lot when I do this on my IS300. Im an apprentice at Hyundai and have replaced many engines that have timing chains. Ive never done a timing belt or camshaft + crankshaft seals. After watching this I have the confidence to tackle this job. Thanks!!
11:45 Not sure if anyone pointed this out, but make sure to replace an o-ring within the VVTi gear set - 79mm x 2mm. A lot of people forget about it, until it starts leaking and dripping oil on the timing belt.
Great video but using the dots on the cam gear is not TDC on #1. You need to use the hash mark on the cams, I believe it’s roughly 30 degrees apart from the white dot. The balancer actually has 2 white lines on it, if you line up with the hash mark you’ll see the second white line on the balancer line up. An easy way to tell on a 2J is at TDC for #1 the key ways will be at the 12 o’clock position and the cams will have the dowel pins at 12 o’clock. Great video tho. Very informative!!
nice video man, another way to do cam and main seal is get some small screws and screw them into the seal a little bit. gives you something to grab on and pull the seal out so less chance of damaging stuff
Great video! You are able to break that crankshaft bolt using the accessory belt. You wedge the belt on itself and gives you enough tension to use a 3/4 ratchet to get at it.
Alot of those Lexus mechanics only work on the newer models and have little experience working that 2jz engine...unless you insist on an experienced mechanic at the dealership they will throw anybody at it...since it's not a new model Lexus dealerships don't care about the older models
I got a question on the motor being on top dead center, my crank pulley has a white line and a groove line. I was told top dead center is when the groove lines are aligned not the white lines
You can see the white mark is on 0 and I show the cams inline with the marks. Those will not lie. Just verify those all match no matter what and you'll be fine.
I’d like to see your timing marks clear because I’m doing a time in belt job on my Lexus GS 300 and my time in Marks not clear so if you can can you get back to me with
When you put the cam gears back on it looked to me like you lined the “dot” up with the “hump” correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t you supposed to line the “dash marks” up with the “humps” rather than the “dots”???
I didn’t see you remove or install the crank timing belt plate.. not the guide but the plate you remove right before removing the crank timing pulley..
The belt retaining collar behind the timin belt lower cover. Does that float around? I know on the 2jzgte engine there are four open slots that fit through that one tab on the crank. And the curved side faces out and flat side faces the belt. With the lower cover on, that metal retaining collar freely spins and doesn’t seat in the protruding metal tab off the crank is that right? Thank you and amazing job on the video instructions!! 👏👏
whats good, do i need a timing belt cover gasket? im purchasing new valve covers gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, 3 o ring gaskets, the timing belt kit Water Pump, Timing Belt, Tensioner, Pulley, Gaskets from aisin. what else do i need boss?
bro seriously. I just did this the other day and noticed this immediately. As long as he used the right mark on the crankshaft pulley with those white dots he should be okay
The white mark on the crank goes in the Zero position and the cam pulleys go to the Lines , not the circles. The yellow line on the crank goes to the circles.
What did you do to get the timing sprocket on the crankshaft? Mine is difficult to get back on. I’ve double checked any thing that’s in the way and have aligned the sprocket to clear the keyed parts of the crank.
I replaced the cam seals and replaced vvti gear with oem vvti gear and now my engine does not run. I removed gears on the long dash marks instead of the dot marks on the cam gears. is that the problem?
@@Beacon_Offroad Ok so you recommend an impact to put the crank bolt back on? As long as the timing belt is on, the engine won't move? Also, how do you know you're not over torquing it with the impact? Is it on it's highest, medium, or low setting? Or are you using a torque stick?
U forgot to change the cam gear seal the most important from oil leak also bottom oil pump that is attached to oil pan that is a must change since ur right there ...
Hey broni didn't my timing belt and aligned the gears to the line not the dots and now the car has trouble starting but when it does it dies out and motor shakes while it's on before dying
you did the right thing by aligning the lines and not the dots on the cams and the timing gear down below, if its conking out something else must be wrong.. double check those marks (i know alot of work to do) rotate the engine about two times and verify alignment, then if that all checks out its something else... maf, spark plug wires maybe put wrong, fuel, or something isnt plugged in (sensor) etc... but if the lines on the timing are not right it will run bad... the toyota shop manual says its the lines... also on the harmonic balancer you dont use the first line at 0 deg... its the second line the (line to the left) that you put at 0 deg... it also says only to rotate the engine "clockwise", this video used the first line which is not how the manual says to do it.. if so the engine will be 30 deg off on the timing.. peace
while trying to take vvti cam gear off my wrench sliipped and the ccam spun a few rounds.. should i be concerned or can i just put it back to tdc and be ok?
@@Beacon_Offroad what happens if the crank and cams both out of time? can I just set the crank in time and the cams at tdc then install the belt? Or am I screwed
KB Autotech & Adventure how do I gain the experience? I have an is300 and I couldn’t take off the throttle body sensor today. But all this looks so easy on vudeo
Can someone tell me what the 2 rods are for that stick out of the rear timing cover? I can't figure it out cause I see older supras that have hoses hooked up to them Please help
@@the_visionvry6244 thanks man after seeing a few videos of changing the OCV, timing belt & seeing people put different intakes on i noticed 😅 felt kinda dumb for a sec
See, this stuff doesn't look too bad. I can easily pull all that stuff apart and replace, but you lose me when it comes to putting everything back together. I have a horrible memory.
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Most concise video on the topic out there! Really good job, thank you.
FYI, one does not need to separate the fans from the radiator, they come out as a unit more easily than shown in this video.
I"ve done two of my IS300s with this video. This is a fantastic tutorial.
Awesome 👌
Getting ready to tackle mine, was pretty scared about doing it cause itll be my first big project on my car. Will definitely be watching this while i do the job myself. Thanks so much
Same bro😅 how’d it go tho?
@kevinesquivel4485 haven't done it yet maybe in a month or so
Im currently just got everything out, seals and all now im nervous to put it all back together 😢
@@LAS_A8how’d it go?
One thing to mention. The VVTi gear on the intake cam has an o-ring inside of it that when dried out and cracked causes the sprocket to leak oil inside the timing cover. A lot of people overlook it and assume its cam seals or the front main crank seal. Your options are to replace the sprocket or rebuild it. Toyota doesn't want you to rebuild it and therfore doesn't have a rebuild procedure in the service manual but there are how to videos on the subject and the seal can be sourced from the aftermarket.
Absolutely. This is a great point. About 1 month ago, we diagnosed a car with the exact issue you're point out. If anyone reads this, dont be fooled by this. You can actually run the engine with the cover off and see if it flings the oil out.
The sprocket? What??? I replaced my o ring 10$ no leaks. 30k miles running since. Your stupid if your replacing a 500$ sprocket to fix a 10$ seal
@@baconpranks6005 you clearly didn't read my whole comment and it shows.
Hello, this was a very informative video. I just had one thing that I didn't hear or see you do, when you took off the vvti cam gear there are those 5 10mm bolts. If you where to take them off you could see there is a o ring that is notorious to get dry and start leaking. The dealer will not sell you the o ring but will sell you a new gear with a new o ring in it. There are aftermarket shops that sell that o ring and way cheaper then getting the gear. Just wanted to say because thats what I had to do and I had oil all over the engine bay like this is300 did.
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Hello, I appreciate you uploading this video. It will help me a lot when I do this on my IS300. Im an apprentice at Hyundai and have replaced many engines that have timing chains. Ive never done a timing belt or camshaft + crankshaft seals. After watching this I have the confidence to tackle this job. Thanks!!
Thanks. I'd say t chains are technically harder. You'll be fine. Good luck.
11:45 Not sure if anyone pointed this out, but make sure to replace an o-ring within the VVTi gear set - 79mm x 2mm. A lot of people forget about it, until it starts leaking and dripping oil on the timing belt.
Maestro I like watching your videos because I learn a lot more about car from you and i love doing mechanic be safe and god bless you
great video very informative and easy to follow. thank you
Great video but using the dots on the cam gear is not TDC on #1. You need to use the hash mark on the cams, I believe it’s roughly 30 degrees apart from the white dot.
The balancer actually has 2 white lines on it, if you line up with the hash mark you’ll see the second white line on the balancer line up. An easy way to tell on a 2J is at TDC for #1 the key ways will be at the 12 o’clock position and the cams will have the dowel pins at 12 o’clock.
Great video tho. Very informative!!
Thank you for this upload. Nice and clear to see what you are doing. 👍
You're welcome
 hi there, i saw that you used the dots on the camgears to put it in time but other people use the line, which one is correct?
nice video man, another way to do cam and main seal is get some small screws and screw them into the seal a little bit. gives you something to grab on and pull the seal out so less chance of damaging stuff
8:56 - thanks! didn't think of needed the bypass seals.
Best how to video ever. Thank you.
Thank you.
Torque Spec for both cam gear bolts (hex and 17mm) is 60 ft lbs. Got the spec right out of the Toyota/Lexus service manual.
Great video! You are able to break that crankshaft bolt using the accessory belt. You wedge the belt on itself and gives you enough tension to use a 3/4 ratchet to get at it.
Thank you very much for the upload, this has helped me immensely.
Best video I've seen for this. Thanks!
I thought the timing mark on the crank gear is the line to the left not the painted mark
Good observation I believe that is correct ...
Took my 01 is300 to the dealer at 112k for a timing belt and water pump and they bent 3 valves. Definitely doing it myself this time
Alot of those Lexus mechanics only work on the newer models and have little experience working that 2jz engine...unless you insist on an experienced mechanic at the dealership they will throw anybody at it...since it's not a new model Lexus dealerships don't care about the older models
Good video bro. Keep up the good work
GOOD LOOKS BRO!
I got a question on the motor being on top dead center, my crank pulley has a white line and a groove line. I was told top dead center is when the groove lines are aligned not the white lines
You can see the white mark is on 0 and I show the cams inline with the marks. Those will not lie. Just verify those all match no matter what and you'll be fine.
I’d like to see your timing marks clear because I’m doing a time in belt job on my Lexus GS 300 and my time in Marks not clear so if you can can you get back to me with
many thanks! really nice
When you put the cam gears back on it looked to me like you lined the “dot” up with the “hump” correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t you supposed to line the “dash marks” up with the “humps” rather than the “dots”???
Bottom belt cover was oil soaked for a long while and thus got curved and is being rubbing against the pulley/flywheel
How much did this cost to get done at ur shop?
Awesome 👍
Thanks
Dint mention the vvti pully play
my cams are off a tooth after putting back on tension on the timing belt any fix? i used the yellow mark and the dimples on the gears.
Thx so much 🙏
Hey so my timing belt jumped 3 teeth, do you know how abojt going along with that?
I didn’t see you remove or install the crank timing belt plate.. not the guide but the plate you remove right before removing the crank timing pulley..
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The belt retaining collar behind the timin belt lower cover. Does that float around? I know on the 2jzgte engine there are four open slots that fit through that one tab on the crank. And the curved side faces out and flat side faces the belt.
With the lower cover on, that metal retaining collar freely spins and doesn’t seat in the protruding metal tab off the crank is that right?
Thank you and amazing job on the video instructions!! 👏👏
10:35. Why pry them out instead of removing the cam cap that the seal is connected to.
great video! what can expect to pay at a garage for this job??
whats good, do i need a timing belt cover gasket? im purchasing new valve covers gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, 3 o ring gaskets, the timing belt kit Water Pump, Timing Belt, Tensioner, Pulley, Gaskets from aisin. what else do i need boss?
How much does a job like this cost for just labor?
Awesome, What brand is the spray gun I gotta have it
Does this operation on the car that you are working on also apply to a 2002 GS300 Lexus
That is NOT the correct way to line up the crank gear. You line the timing mark up with the mark on the crank gear not that dot.
This guy is going to make people bend valves
Yeah i think the white mark is 15 degrees over the actual mark.
bro seriously. I just did this the other day and noticed this immediately. As long as he used the right mark on the crankshaft pulley with those white dots he should be okay
The white mark on the crank goes in the Zero position and the cam pulleys go to the Lines , not the circles. The yellow line on the crank goes to the circles.
What did you do to get the timing sprocket on the crankshaft? Mine is difficult to get back on. I’ve double checked any thing that’s in the way and have aligned the sprocket to clear the keyed parts of the crank.
The idler pully, your on the 2nd mark to the right? For top dead.
Is the grease required for the inner lips of the cam and crankshaft seals? I forgot to grease mine after my rebuild. Not sure of that is an issue.
2 of the Smaller coolent hoses at the bottom, are they holding trans fluid?
The ones that go to the bottom of the radiator, yes.
Yo wtf happened at 8:40 something arced in the engine bay??
I replaced the cam seals and replaced vvti gear with oem vvti gear and now my engine does not run. I removed gears on the long dash marks instead of the dot marks on the cam gears. is that the problem?
Anyway to remove the cam gear without removing valve cover?
Hey something like this how much would it cost to do my Lexus got 182,000 miles . So u guys I need to change the timing belt yet ?
I noticed you put the crank bolt back on with an impact gun. What psi or torque spec? Do we not need a torque wrench for this part?
As a weekender/novice, yes, you should. Im a 25 year veteran in the trade.
I'm confident in what's adequate and tight.
@@Beacon_Offroad Ok so you recommend an impact to put the crank bolt back on? As long as the timing belt is on, the engine won't move? Also, how do you know you're not over torquing it with the impact? Is it on it's highest, medium, or low setting? Or are you using a torque stick?
What would a job like this cost. I have. 2003 Lexus GS 300 sport design!
How much should i expect a toyota specialist to charge me for a timing belt water pump seals tensioner replacement job??
How much was the pricing to do this exact job? need answer asap
U forgot to change the cam gear seal the most important from oil leak also bottom oil pump that is attached to oil pan that is a must change since ur right there ...
Hey just wondering what seals did you use for the cam seals?
Do you need an hydraulic tensioner for this?
Somebody know, how many miles , we replace timing belt IS300 Lexus 2004
My water pump is leaking. Can the water pump be replaced without doing the timing belt?
Sure, but way on earth would you do that. All that work and the belt is like 30$.
Are there any Lexus heavy line mechanics out here question with positioning intake and exhaust cams on 2002 GS300
Save yourself some time. The fans come out with the radiator and don’t need to be separated
Dude my PTSD kicked in seeing that. Also PTSD kicked in when he was doing the tensioner with the cover still on
@@norbertoespinoza5158 😂😂
Where can I find torque specs for all those bolts? Or Do you use any thread lock on any bolt? Thank you!
60lbs for both gears
how much you charge for the job?
What are the name for the gaskets on the water pump?
Not exactly sure. They come with the pump. Any parts man should be able to look it up for you.
Where are you located? I have an 2001 is300 and would love to have it serviced by your shop?
Surrey, BC. Canada.
Hey broni didn't my timing belt and aligned the gears to the line not the dots and now the car has trouble starting but when it does it dies out and motor shakes while it's on before dying
you did the right thing by aligning the lines and not the dots on the cams and the timing gear down below, if its conking out something else must be wrong.. double check those marks (i know alot of work to do) rotate the engine about two times and verify alignment, then if that all checks out its something else... maf, spark plug wires maybe put wrong, fuel, or something isnt plugged in (sensor) etc... but if the lines on the timing are not right it will run bad... the toyota shop manual says its the lines... also on the harmonic balancer you dont use the first line at 0 deg... its the second line the (line to the left) that you put at 0 deg... it also says only to rotate the engine "clockwise", this video used the first line which is not how the manual says to do it.. if so the engine will be 30 deg off on the timing.. peace
@@HOTRODRICO thanks bro it was the sparkplug wires touching each other bare since the plastic that covered them was burned and crunchy
You don’t have to remove the timing belt in order to replace the pump just fyi
while trying to take vvti cam gear off my wrench sliipped and the ccam spun a few rounds.. should i be concerned or can i just put it back to tdc and be ok?
You can put it back into place. It would only matter if you turned the crank as well. If not just rotate it back and you'll be fine.
@@Beacon_Offroad thanku sir .
@@Beacon_Offroad what happens if the crank and cams both out of time? can I just set the crank in time and the cams at tdc then install the belt? Or am I screwed
Can a beginner pull this off?
unlikely. Probably too advanced for a beginner. If most of it isnt too hard but it would be a big job at home.
KB Autotech & Adventure how do I gain the experience? I have an is300 and I couldn’t take off the throttle body sensor today. But all this looks so easy on vudeo
how much for you to do it for me ?
Im sure its too far away, lol.
@@Beacon_Offroad damm but how much would be an estimate ? some mechanic is charging 500 for all that if I buy the parts
@@supershadow230 thats a good price. We charged more than that.
Can someone tell me what the 2 rods are for that stick out of the rear timing cover? I can't figure it out cause I see older supras that have hoses hooked up to them
Please help
They’re not used on the is300
@@the_visionvry6244 thanks man after seeing a few videos of changing the OCV, timing belt & seeing people put different intakes on i noticed 😅 felt kinda dumb for a sec
See, this stuff doesn't look too bad. I can easily pull all that stuff apart and replace, but you lose me when it comes to putting everything back together. I have a horrible memory.
Haha, well thats what the video is for. Goodluck.
This is wrong
Use a torque wrench!!!
9:24 do t you say 🫠 thats what i have to do now
Is the crabkshaft pulley bolt is it lefty lucy or right for lucy?
How much is a job like this cost to get done ??