I want to THANK YOU! There is no way I could afford to pay to have this done. Your instructions gave me the confidence to even attempt this! This was definitely way more accessible than I thought it would be. I did have a couple of troubling codes (P3191 and P0118) but I didn't panic, because I was confident in your instructions. After I tightened the EGR manifold and released the lock on the air intake (hose clamp), the P3191 went away, and the car stayed running. And simply plugging in the temp sensor cable took care of the P0118 code. Time will tell if I sealed everything properly, but Thank you again for taking your time to help!
Bravo 👏 I'm Particularly do all the services on time to avoid doing an intensive job like this. We'll see if it pays on a long run. So far my wife's 2014 priusC with 148k miles runs like new. I do need to replace the oil pressures sensor Because I just saw a small drip of oil leaking from the top while changing the spark plugs.
you guys are so awesome! while I don't feel lucky that my head gasket went out, I do feel lucky that there are such pros out there with so much experience for my specific car. Thanks so much for the info guys, wish me luck!
came here for the title. I don't need to replace my head gasket right now. was looking for another repair, but I appreciate that you don't make the video longer than necessary
Don’t be Me! Follow this full video! I have spent a total of 3 months doing this job purely because I didn’t watch beginning to end! I have learned More then enough and have pulled it apart 4 times😂 I’m 19 and Finally Just replaced a Full head Now Because I destroyed the last one by not timing the Crank ( Every Valve on Exhaust side was beyond bent) it’s running better then ever and I’m more confident in working on these cars then I ever imagined
Thank you so much Walt. You helped me with my 08 Prius and I recommended you to all my friends in Santa Rosa including Angel Motors... how serendipitous, we may need you again for my 2015 Prius V. I think people would really appreciate a complete list in the description of parts they will want to order before getting started (camshaft gaskets, o rings, bolts, silicone, etc) as well as the non standard tools (E-Socket set, triple square set, etc.) Otherwise id say this video is perfect. Just the thing to reaffirm one's faith in the goodness of others to the community. 😲😲
At 24:10 when you tighten the cam assembly down the front cam gear spins forward. Other videos show locking cams down w paper towels. Looks and sounds like timing chain/timing was effortless even though the cam rotated forward when tightening down. Thanks for the video!
Wow dude the way you teach is very diferent on youtube videos. Move this here and here, bolt, stud here and here and then skip scene, i like it, thank you.
thank you for the awsome video! I just finished and all fixed up (took me 3 days :) 2014 with 205k a) watch their older video as well but use this (has different details) but I would skip putting shop towel to prevent timing rotation (older video) as I still got it to rotate somehow and take time doing it. b) LOVE the hint about leaving out one of egr cooler lug+nut. I did cleaning 5 years ago and forgot how painfull it is to acess that lower back one. should be so much easier 50k from now :) c) I still supported the engine (push oil pan up). seems like it drops a lot otherwise (tension on transmission axle ?) and you will lean on the engine to reach the back as well... d) make sure to get 201518_2010_Toyota_Prius_Repair_Manual_-_Cylinder_Head.pdf as it has all the torque spec you will need! only missing is engine mount (70ft/lbs for big bolts and 38ft/lbs for smaller bottom nut) take you time and clean it good. Only wish I knew if I could have rotated the cyclinder to clean 2 & 3 that were at bottom stoke... did partial clean of them. 1 & 4 had full clean including carefully scaping some of the gunk I had.
18:16. you said "to get the proper torque, grease the thread". i agree 100%. there are so many arguments, whether or not to apply grease to threads. especially the lugnuts... i put grease eveywhere.
@@PanaMaJwaaRd so, what? the engine has massive thermal inertness, and stopping for a few minutes does not make it cool off too much. you can try it yourself. plug-in a odb2 tool and watch in real time the coolant temperature.
the original toyota gaskets may be the problem. mine is gone for absolutely no reason. never driven the car with low oil or coolant, regular oil check... why???
I understand that, i simply mean that if an engine slams on a gasket 10x more than a regular car, thats why these hybrids "gaskets seem to go faster than normal cars" never said anything about car overheating.
You haven't shown a 2nd generation Prius yet and I see so many still on the road. I wonder how rarely you get one and you could do a video of the head gasket change it would be interesting to compare.
I have Toyota Prius 2012 2nd generation with 238000 miles in it, and still running like the first day. just regular maintenance, oil,filters, tires rotations.
@@mizudu4306 that’s great, fresh fluids, especially the brake fluid go a long way to maintain that and Prius actuator from leaking in particular as that could still one day be an issue. I thought 2nd gen was 2004-2009.
finished doing this on my Prius, now it sounds worse than before! yet I'm not losing coolant and no check engine light. Probably have a bent piston rod or worse oh well.
Great tutorial. Thanks for the amazing detail for this job. I am in N.C. so a little far away but will most likely take this job on soon as a DIY. Coming to N.C. ?
lfg! 😂 I would take a polaroid camera that instantly prints the photos to photograph a basic idea of where nuts and bolts for each part are and set those nuts and bolts next to the photo and number label the photo. Since there are just so many nuts and bolts to keep track of.
I have a question does machining the head affect the timing? And how am I supposed to know how much is too much because I heard that toyota heads are one time use because its an interference engine. Great video🎉🎉🎉
It can. The Car Care Nut is adamant that folks don’t do it. But I do trust GM here. They’ve done a lot. If I end up doing mine, provided it doesn’t get overheated, I’m just going to clean the surfaces and go.
Do you still have a Dallas, TX location or affiliate? I tried contacting your company several times via phone, email and website and never hard back from anyone about potentially replacing the HG on my CT200.
if the engine is warped, you better extract it. and warping you see is the tip of the iceberg. if this happened to me, i would replace the entire engine with gen 4 prius. seems like they fixed the problem
Reading through comments now I’m wondering if my 2014 Prius 2 got messed cause I kept driving it after getting my engine replaced and finding out my ac doesn’t blow cold. Maybe there was a leak all along that developed into another head gasket leak.
hard to believe the intake O-Rings were reused as well as head gasket sealer on the 3 hole O ring on the top of the cam tower where it seals to the valve cover. buying a complete head gasket has all this except the 2 O- Rings at the front timing chain end... PLUS the cylinder walls were trashed from burning coolant nd I'm sure it would need a short block anyway... yes, Toyota has an updated head gasket and I use the Fel Pro all the time with no issues.
Does anyone know of a shop around the Chicago, IL or Milwaukee, WI area that does head gaskets on a 2012 Lexus CT200H. My CT200H bought just 4 weeks ago needs a new Head Gasket and the Lexus dealership wants over $4k. Appreciate any help and thanks for this very informative video.
@@yamaFC that rattle is the spring dampener between the ICE and electric motor, a slight rattle for a couple seconds in normal. prolonged rattle usually points to the headgasket going bad or is bad/ also could mean egr is clogged up which is also accompanied usually by poor idle
After resurfacing the head, how do you compensate for the loss of height? Is it advisable to resurface just enough to accommodate 2 original Toyota head gasket, stacked one on top of the other?
Everything has been going perfect till the EGR stud. I broke the tip off. On the one on top. What the best or recommended way to get that stud out now? 😢
did you remove the bolt? you can slide egr sideways. then, you can use a longer bolt, place the nut all the way to the head, bolt the egr, then tighten the nut over the egr. or, you can use a long bolt, cut off the head, flatten it so you can use adjustable wrench or players on it.
@@SocratesZayas perhaps we talking different things. i thought you broke the tip with the E8 on it, but the rest of the bolt was intact. if you broke the other end, then it is somewhat more challenging. however, if you have the tip of the bolt in the thread, there is no stress on the bolt and you should be able to turn it with a sharp flat head screwdriver. if there is no rust
Use a fel pro gasket set, also replace all the seals inside the front timing cover & the penis shaped seal on the head, Resurface the cylinder head before reinstall
HELP PLEASE. 2012 prius, 150,000 miles. random sporadic unpredictable overheating since june, finally Toyota determined it is a HG. got a set from rockauto, viktor reinz. The original HG appeared OK, nothing massive. Talked to a specialist, who convinced me that the leak is minor, and invisible, but enough to send exhaust gases into the coolant sometimes. Test for exhaust gases in coolant was negative. Also, coolant was clear pink, no sediment, no mud, no discoloration. Anyway, I just finished the job, and the overheating is now full time. test driving with autel mk808bt watching temperature and pump revolution. temperature was 80+ and then went all the way to 101. I stopped several times to let temperature go down to 90 to come back home. Even at 101 the radiator fans were OFF. They are supposed to turn on at 92 or 95. If I turn the AC on, then they begin to spin, meaning they are not busted, and the relays are OK. I was very careful to reconnect all electrical wires. Did I miss any? I made detailed description in my car logbook of every simple step I took. I worked slowly and meticulously. Today took apart and flushed the radiators with garden hose . Coolant and water came out clean. No sediments, no deposits. Should I prepare a publication for the SAE International Journal of Engines? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
@@himeedajew absolutely agree with you. this is why i did not want to believe it. it took me 6 months to accept it was the gasket, not smtg else. toyota looked inside the cylinders under pressure with boroscope. and ever since i changed the hg the problem disappeared, >2000 miles. now we know that water pumps never die, and 3rd party water pumps are good. if you have to change pump, then change the rotor only. however, subaru and buick dealer repair specialists, both said you cant tell by the appearance of the gasket, once it is out of he car, if it was bad or good.
what bolts do you use? is Elring good company? it is german and supplies stuttgart. the gasket: I got disillusioned by fell-pro a few years ago. I like victror reinz and beck-arney. there arel very cheap packages, all gaskets and bolts for about 60-70 dollars. i am quite suspicious on these deals. so, i have to buy a chain kit, gasket kit and bolts kit, total around 300 dollars, which beats the dealers price 3600-6800 dollars. You did not show changing the lower timing chain. it is included in the kit. i guess, it is not so important. it drives much lesser load, and is low end of the engine, so it is not exposed to much heat.
I want to THANK YOU! There is no way I could afford to pay to have this done. Your instructions gave me the confidence to even attempt this! This was definitely way more accessible than I thought it would be. I did have a couple of troubling codes (P3191 and P0118) but I didn't panic, because I was confident in your instructions. After I tightened the EGR manifold and released the lock on the air intake (hose clamp), the P3191 went away, and the car stayed running. And simply plugging in the temp sensor cable took care of the P0118 code. Time will tell if I sealed everything properly, but Thank you again for taking your time to help!
Hey, any update on if it worked following the video?
Bravo 👏 I'm Particularly do all the services on time to avoid doing an intensive job like this. We'll see if it pays on a long run. So far my wife's 2014 priusC with 148k miles runs like new. I do need to replace the oil pressures sensor Because I just saw a small drip of oil leaking from the top while changing the spark plugs.
Thank you guys so much. My wife has a CT200h and I feel confident in doing this now. You guys make extremely well detailed videos
you guys are so awesome! while I don't feel lucky that my head gasket went out, I do feel lucky that there are such pros out there with so much experience for my specific car. Thanks so much for the info guys, wish me luck!
Wow can't believe I found you guys on RUclips. You guys are famous in the ct200h and Prius gen 3 world!
came here for the title. I don't need to replace my head gasket right now. was looking for another repair, but I appreciate that you don't make the video longer than necessary
Don’t be Me! Follow this full video! I have spent a total of 3 months doing this job purely because I didn’t watch beginning to end! I have learned More then enough and have pulled it apart 4 times😂 I’m 19 and Finally Just replaced a Full head Now Because I destroyed the last one by not timing the Crank ( Every Valve on Exhaust side was beyond bent) it’s running better then ever and I’m more confident in working on these cars then I ever imagined
Thank you so much Walt. You helped me with my 08 Prius and I recommended you to all my friends in Santa Rosa including Angel Motors... how serendipitous, we may need you again for my 2015 Prius V. I think people would really appreciate a complete list in the description of parts they will want to order before getting started (camshaft gaskets, o rings, bolts, silicone, etc) as well as the non standard tools (E-Socket set, triple square set, etc.) Otherwise id say this video is perfect. Just the thing to reaffirm one's faith in the goodness of others to the community. 😲😲
At 24:10 when you tighten the cam assembly down the front cam gear spins forward. Other videos show locking cams down w paper towels. Looks and sounds like timing chain/timing was effortless even though the cam rotated forward when tightening down.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks for this, very thorough video. One thing: Around 33:00 there’s a continuity error: timing chain cover install repeats.
You have showed everything in details parts by parts, very informative.
Wow dude the way you teach is very diferent on youtube videos. Move this here and here, bolt, stud here and here and then skip scene, i like it, thank you.
@@gustavorlore thank you very much
thank you for the awsome video! I just finished and all fixed up (took me 3 days :) 2014 with 205k
a) watch their older video as well but use this (has different details) but I would skip putting shop towel to prevent timing rotation (older video) as I still got it to rotate somehow and take time doing it.
b) LOVE the hint about leaving out one of egr cooler lug+nut. I did cleaning 5 years ago and forgot how painfull it is to acess that lower back one. should be so much easier 50k from now :)
c) I still supported the engine (push oil pan up). seems like it drops a lot otherwise (tension on transmission axle ?) and you will lean on the engine to reach the back as well...
d) make sure to get 201518_2010_Toyota_Prius_Repair_Manual_-_Cylinder_Head.pdf as it has all the torque spec you will need! only missing is engine mount (70ft/lbs for big bolts and 38ft/lbs for smaller bottom nut)
take you time and clean it good.
Only wish I knew if I could have rotated the cyclinder to clean 2 & 3 that were at bottom stoke... did partial clean of them. 1 & 4 had full clean including carefully scaping some of the gunk I had.
You are a LEGEND for doing this!
18:16. you said "to get the proper torque, grease the thread". i agree 100%. there are so many arguments, whether or not to apply grease to threads. especially the lugnuts... i put grease eveywhere.
Look forward to having y'all fix my 2012 Lexus in December. Looks like a lot of work.
You got it, Mike.
Nice job. Straight and to the point......
Love it no idle chitchat perfect vid - all you need to know!
Good day! Would these steps be inline with a 2016 V version? Everything looks familiar. Great video!
Question. Why not get oem head gasket? Seems like if we are that far into repairs, to go off brand seems riskier
Well it seems the oem is defective on these gen 3 prius's right?
@@Hallahanify i dont think so. I think these cars start and stop maybe like 10x more than a regular engine would so thats probably why they go.
@@PanaMaJwaaRd so, what? the engine has massive thermal inertness, and stopping for a few minutes does not make it cool off too much. you can try it yourself. plug-in a odb2 tool and watch in real time the coolant temperature.
the original toyota gaskets may be the problem. mine is gone for absolutely no reason. never driven the car with low oil or coolant, regular oil check... why???
I understand that, i simply mean that if an engine slams on a gasket 10x more than a regular car, thats why these hybrids "gaskets seem to go faster than normal cars" never said anything about car overheating.
24:57 that ratchet went a little over 22ft lb huh😂 good vid my man. 🤙🏽
Any warning to look out for with the electrical? The shops around me all say they are too dangerous to work on
You haven't shown a 2nd generation Prius yet and I see so many still on the road. I wonder how rarely you get one and you could do a video of the head gasket change it would be interesting to compare.
I have Toyota Prius 2012 2nd generation with 238000 miles in it, and still running like the first day. just regular maintenance, oil,filters, tires rotations.
@@mizudu4306 that’s great, fresh fluids, especially the brake fluid go a long way to maintain that and Prius actuator from leaking in particular as that could still one day be an issue. I thought 2nd gen was 2004-2009.
@@mizudu4306 and mine 2012 3rd gen has only 150k and ready for gasket job. toyota must issue a total recall on these.
finished doing this on my Prius, now it sounds worse than before! yet I'm not losing coolant and no check engine light. Probably have a bent piston rod or worse oh well.
Great tutorial. Thanks for the amazing detail for this job. I am in N.C. so a little far away but will most likely take this job on soon as a DIY. Coming to N.C. ?
Did you get this done?
26:41. i removed the two bolts, looked inside and realized i have no business there. i bolted it together, and seems there was no harm done.
lfg! 😂
I would take a polaroid camera that instantly prints the photos to photograph a basic idea of where nuts and bolts for each part are and set those nuts and bolts next to the photo and number label the photo. Since there are just so many nuts and bolts to keep track of.
I have a question does machining the head affect the timing? And how am I supposed to know how much is too much because I heard that toyota heads are one time use because its an interference engine. Great video🎉🎉🎉
It can. The Car Care Nut is adamant that folks don’t do it. But I do trust GM here. They’ve done a lot.
If I end up doing mine, provided it doesn’t get overheated, I’m just going to clean the surfaces and go.
Do you recomend a new timing chain? and if you do, do you also change the guides and sprokets?
@@homepc1826 i will change mine, just as a peace of mind. plus, i have to order and wait. how about the sprockets?
Do you still have a Dallas, TX location or affiliate? I tried contacting your company several times via phone, email and website and never hard back from anyone about potentially replacing the HG on my CT200.
We are stuck at the timing chain. The harmonic balancer is not in the 12:00 position. Please help we need the car by Monday 😢.
If the engine block is slightly wrapped, is it possible to resurface it in-engine?
If not, if it still worth the repair?
if the engine is warped, you better extract it. and warping you see is the tip of the iceberg. if this happened to me, i would replace the entire engine with gen 4 prius. seems like they fixed the problem
Do you need to remove the windshield wipers for the ct200 or only applies to Prius
Obviously only Prius
@@mrpistonrecaro6483wrong I just did the HG d.i.y you do have too remove it
Reading through comments now I’m wondering if my 2014 Prius 2 got messed cause I kept driving it after getting my engine replaced and finding out my ac doesn’t blow cold. Maybe there was a leak all along that developed into another head gasket leak.
Do you have any shops that you recommend in Florida?
I think I successfully did it thanks to this video but can’t get exhaust manifold to line up anymore
hard to believe the intake O-Rings were reused as well as head gasket sealer on the 3 hole O ring on the top of the cam tower where it seals to the valve cover. buying a complete head gasket has all this except the 2 O- Rings at the front timing chain end... PLUS the cylinder walls were trashed from burning coolant nd I'm sure it would need a short block anyway... yes, Toyota has an updated head gasket and I use the Fel Pro all the time with no issues.
Do you use felpro gaskets and do you replace head bolts and timing chain?
Watch the fkn video dude. 16:00 18:08
hello. what is labor time for in car? my pro demand only shows time for engine removal labor hours
Is the crankshaft bolt a 19mm? May order a heavy 19mm impact socket if so...
Yes 19mm
Does anyone know of a shop around the Chicago, IL or Milwaukee, WI area that does head gaskets on a 2012 Lexus CT200H. My CT200H bought just 4 weeks ago needs a new Head Gasket and the Lexus dealership wants over $4k. Appreciate any help and thanks for this very informative video.
Thanks for the demonstration.
Is that rattle/quick vibration/movement with the engine normal when starting the car at 37:48?
Same issue with my 2013, except it goes on for much longer
@@yamaFC that rattle is the spring dampener between the ICE and electric motor, a slight rattle for a couple seconds in normal. prolonged rattle usually points to the headgasket going bad or is bad/ also could mean egr is clogged up which is also accompanied usually by poor idle
I just finished started it up.making rattling noise.and running rough.timing was dead on.notnsure what happen.
What are the torque specs for the timing cover if any?
Do you have any shops you’ve worked with or recommend in the Indianapolis area?
Let me know if you find any, I have called about 8 shops and none have gotten back to me on wanting to service the hg.
9:28 the balancer has threaded hole for a special tool.
How much do you charge for this job? I am in Texas. I am a teacher.. any educator discounts? 2011 prius - 110k miles
Fantastic vid. Thanks so much!
After resurfacing the head, how do you compensate for the loss of height?
Is it advisable to resurface just enough to accommodate 2 original Toyota head gasket, stacked one on top of the other?
nicely done! thank you.
Good vid. Thanks.
Hi, Why don’t you use the Toyota gasket?
this is the suspect culprit.
Everything has been going perfect till the EGR stud. I broke the tip off. On the one on top. What the best or recommended way to get that stud out now? 😢
did you remove the bolt? you can slide egr sideways. then, you can use a longer bolt, place the nut all the way to the head, bolt the egr, then tighten the nut over the egr. or, you can use a long bolt, cut off the head, flatten it so you can use adjustable wrench or players on it.
@west_park7993 yes used a 6.00 bolt extractor from advanced auto and it was easy peasy...
@@SocratesZayas perhaps we talking different things. i thought you broke the tip with the E8 on it, but the rest of the bolt was intact. if you broke the other end, then it is somewhat more challenging. however, if you have the tip of the bolt in the thread, there is no stress on the bolt and you should be able to turn it with a sharp flat head screwdriver. if there is no rust
crank seal done?
THANK YOU..
Is this for the 1.8L hybrid or 1.5L
The 1.8L Hybrid (2ZR-FXE).
How much will this job run ?
About 2k
Use a fel pro gasket set, also replace all the seals inside the front timing cover & the penis shaped seal on the head, Resurface the cylinder head before reinstall
HELP PLEASE. 2012 prius, 150,000 miles. random sporadic unpredictable overheating since june, finally Toyota determined it is a HG. got a set from rockauto, viktor reinz. The original HG appeared OK, nothing massive. Talked to a specialist, who convinced me that the leak is minor, and invisible, but enough to send exhaust gases into the coolant sometimes. Test for exhaust gases in coolant was negative. Also, coolant was clear pink, no sediment, no mud, no discoloration. Anyway, I just finished the job, and the overheating is now full time. test driving with autel mk808bt watching temperature and pump revolution. temperature was 80+ and then went all the way to 101. I stopped several times to let temperature go down to 90 to come back home. Even at 101 the radiator fans were OFF. They are supposed to turn on at 92 or 95. If I turn the AC on, then they begin to spin, meaning they are not busted, and the relays are OK. I was very careful to reconnect all electrical wires. Did I miss any? I made detailed description in my car logbook of every simple step I took. I worked slowly and meticulously. Today took apart and flushed the radiators with garden hose . Coolant and water came out clean. No sediments, no deposits. Should I prepare a publication for the SAE International Journal of Engines? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Ever figure it out? Sounded like you had 2 separate issues. Usually blown gaskets on this particular vehicle will not cause the car to overheat.
@@himeedajew absolutely agree with you. this is why i did not want to believe it. it took me 6 months to accept it was the gasket, not smtg else. toyota looked inside the cylinders under pressure with boroscope. and ever since i changed the hg the problem disappeared, >2000 miles. now we know that water pumps never die, and 3rd party water pumps are good. if you have to change pump, then change the rotor only. however, subaru and buick dealer repair specialists, both said you cant tell by the appearance of the gasket, once it is out of he car, if it was bad or good.
Do u have anyone in Minnesota to replace a head gasket for toyota prius? I need help
Awesome!
That tool to remove the headbolts is called a tripple square for anyone wondering
Noo. Silicone. Oh, noo!
what bolts do you use? is Elring good company? it is german and supplies stuttgart.
the gasket: I got disillusioned by fell-pro a few years ago. I like victror reinz and beck-arney. there arel very cheap packages, all gaskets and bolts for about 60-70 dollars. i am quite suspicious on these deals. so, i have to buy a chain kit, gasket kit and bolts kit, total around 300 dollars, which beats the dealers price 3600-6800 dollars. You did not show changing the lower timing chain. it is included in the kit. i guess, it is not so important. it drives much lesser load, and is low end of the engine, so it is not exposed to much heat.
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