My favorite tips from this video are the paint marks on the head bolts, the engine mount bolts preinstalled to keep the holes clear, and the reminder to go around the outside of the bolt holes when reinstalling the cam tower. The engine block surface looked a little scratched during the cleaning. Don't you want to be very careful to keep that smooth? Use gasket scraper and solvent only, no abrasives? Scratching up surfaces that take FIPG is fine, on the other hand, as long as you don't get metal dust into the oil. Give the camshafts and everything else a full rinse after using a sanding disk on the cam tower. Toyota has enough problems with metal particles in engines already. Also, FIPG is created to speed up factory assembly and works well for professional mechanics like you who need to get the job done quickly. DIYers are better served with ordinary black or grey sealants that give us longer assembly time and take an overnight cure. I'm fine with installing the timing cover lightly, taking an hour break, coming back and torquing down the bolts to spec, then not adding oil or coolant until the next day.
I took my 2012 pruis in Tijuana Mexico i brought a fel pro headgasket they fix it for $500. I was losing coolant had p301 p302 p303 check engine light they fit it.
@@shoptimewithdrew yes am the original owner it has 176,000 miles the dc inverter at 130k went bad it was under warranty. At 150,000 my water pump went bad i fix it myself then at 166,000 at start up i heard a loud knocking sound then it would go away ,i was losing coolant. I know soon that my hybrid battery going go bad am California correctional officer in San Diego Ca but i live in Rosarito Mexico Dual Mexican Citizenship .
It is funny that you listed all those different mile intervals, which is when we normally see those jobs come in at our shop. I'm glad you are taking good care of your car. I hope you will get many more miles out of your prius.
@@rosaritomex4223 I'm also from San Diego With dual citizenship, If you don't mind maybe you can give me a referral so maybe later I can take my 2012 previous V with 211,000 miles, All I've done so far is Change the PCV valve added a oil catch can clean the EGR cooler and replaced the water pump, Other than that no problems at all, Doesn't burn a drop of oil or coolant, great car I love it, But it's good to have somebody down for just in case, I bet the mechanic would be very happy you referred him, I also really would appreciate it
Great videos. I really hope I never have to do this in my garage. I would love to see a link to or a photo of that abrasive wheel you used to clean the gasket surfaces without harming the aluminum. Also, what does a repair like this cost? Must be $2-$3k I'm guessing. Thanks!
Hi i notice the water pump still mounted to timing cover when you first show the cover then at some stage before reassembly the pump was removed, question is can we just leave the water pump on the cover for the whole procedure to save the gasket or does it 100% need to be removed. Cheers :)
I think it is caused because the engine is always heating up and cooling down multiple times on a drive cycle. Engine designe, it seams like they have it fixed on the 4th gen.
My favorite tips from this video are the paint marks on the head bolts, the engine mount bolts preinstalled to keep the holes clear, and the reminder to go around the outside of the bolt holes when reinstalling the cam tower.
The engine block surface looked a little scratched during the cleaning. Don't you want to be very careful to keep that smooth? Use gasket scraper and solvent only, no abrasives? Scratching up surfaces that take FIPG is fine, on the other hand, as long as you don't get metal dust into the oil. Give the camshafts and everything else a full rinse after using a sanding disk on the cam tower. Toyota has enough problems with metal particles in engines already.
Also, FIPG is created to speed up factory assembly and works well for professional mechanics like you who need to get the job done quickly. DIYers are better served with ordinary black or grey sealants that give us longer assembly time and take an overnight cure. I'm fine with installing the timing cover lightly, taking an hour break, coming back and torquing down the bolts to spec, then not adding oil or coolant until the next day.
I took my 2012 pruis in Tijuana Mexico i brought a fel pro headgasket they fix it for $500. I was losing coolant had p301 p302 p303 check engine light they fit it.
That sounds like a good deal.
@@shoptimewithdrew yes am the original owner it has 176,000 miles the dc inverter at 130k went bad it was under warranty. At 150,000 my water pump went bad i fix it myself then at 166,000 at start up i heard a loud knocking sound then it would go away ,i was losing coolant. I know soon that my hybrid battery going go bad am California correctional officer in San Diego Ca but i live in Rosarito Mexico Dual Mexican Citizenship .
It is funny that you listed all those different mile intervals, which is when we normally see those jobs come in at our shop. I'm glad you are taking good care of your car. I hope you will get many more miles out of your prius.
@@rosaritomex4223 I'm also from San Diego With dual citizenship, If you don't mind maybe you can give me a referral so maybe later I can take my 2012 previous V with 211,000 miles, All I've done so far is Change the PCV valve added a oil catch can clean the EGR cooler and replaced the water pump, Other than that no problems at all, Doesn't burn a drop of oil or coolant, great car I love it, But it's good to have somebody down for just in case, I bet the mechanic would be very happy you referred him, I also really would appreciate it
@@mrvic92154 awesome bro let me find the guy shop when i have some time and will let you know.
Great videos. I really hope I never have to do this in my garage. I would love to see a link to or a photo of that abrasive wheel you used to clean the gasket surfaces without harming the aluminum. Also, what does a repair like this cost? Must be $2-$3k I'm guessing. Thanks!
They are called rollock discs, and it is around $2,500 parts and labor.
Could you share the link for the manual. There are some gaskets you changed in the video. Could you list the part #
You have to work for Toyota to get the manual you see in the video.
Do you recommend replacing the timing chain, Guides and maybe the tensioner or is that pretty much OK to continue using
At 200k miles, I would recommend chain, guides, and tensioner while you are in there.
Where your shop bro your video are helpful
Oregon
Did u use silicone fornheadngaskwy
Hi i notice the water pump still mounted to timing cover when you first show the cover then at some stage before reassembly the pump was removed, question is can we just leave the water pump on the cover for the whole procedure to save the gasket or does it 100% need to be removed. Cheers :)
You can leave it on. You only need to remove 2 12mm bolts that go through the pump and front cover.
@@shoptimewithdrew Thanks for reply, I thought there was half a dozen 12mm for the pump?
There are, but you only need to remove the 2 on the cover side of the pump.
@@shoptimewithdrew thanks will do :)
How much does a fix Like this usually cost ?
At the dealer, it will be around 2,500 parts and labor.
Why does it fail ?
I think it is caused because the engine is always heating up and cooling down multiple times on a drive cycle. Engine designe, it seams like they have it fixed on the 4th gen.