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  • @07decker
    @07decker Před 2 lety +32

    Toyota tech here.
    That engine was famous for oil pump seal leaking.
    In behind the timing belt.
    Oil pump is driven by timing belt, there is "O" ring style gasket where it is bolted to the block.
    Heat makes them crispy.
    They usually pump out oil pretty good when engine is running.
    Same mill used in the Celica

  • @randyporter3491
    @randyporter3491 Před 2 lety +855

    Ray has more patience with an engine, than I do with a garden hose caught under my tire !

    • @richardhiller3135
      @richardhiller3135 Před 2 lety +21

      There's one of us on every block

    • @notheaveragejoe6403
      @notheaveragejoe6403 Před 2 lety +30

      Yo I got so mad one time shaking the hose I popped my shoulder out of place I was in full adrenaline mode.

    • @randyporter3491
      @randyporter3491 Před 2 lety +27

      @@notheaveragejoe6403 LMAO!! A man after my own heart ! I’ve literally tried to pull the hose in half, instead of simply going and getting it loose. My wife just shakes her head and goes inside.

    • @SavageBoinkShorts
      @SavageBoinkShorts Před 2 lety +6

      Imagining this made me think of when you get a cord between your toes and you get angry when you have to pull it out by hand.

    • @Mitooo31
      @Mitooo31 Před 2 lety +5

      @@randyporter3491 I'd like to have a wife

  • @georgesakellaropoulos8162
    @georgesakellaropoulos8162 Před 2 lety +175

    Valve cover gaskets are known for leaking on 4th generation Camrys. The bolts bottom out before compressing the gaskets. A simple fix is to put a couple of washers on the bolts. The bolts bottom out on a shoulder before the threaded part, which is too short. The washers will keep the shoulder from bottoming out before the gasket compresses. This applies to the V6 models.

    • @JohnNorris411
      @JohnNorris411 Před 2 lety +2

      Do you know if this applies to the toyota 3.3 L engines. 2005?

    • @georgesakellaropoulos8162
      @georgesakellaropoulos8162 Před 2 lety +7

      @@JohnNorris411 No, I don't. You can probably find out on the internet, though. I'd think Toyota would have solved this by then.

    • @kockarot6362
      @kockarot6362 Před 2 lety +8

      @@JohnNorris411
      You can stack two of them right? After re-install and torquing, take her out for a "quicky" and retorque. I would even do it one more time "another quicky" . that's all you should have to do.
      Your car will need to re-map itself and this is why I am saying your car will need a quicky. So you will have to safely of course but aggressively drive your car around. Your car just needs to check and will adjust its A/F ratios. You probably already know this but for the people that don't no this step they really need to learn about it.
      Like I said safely, find a completely vacant parking lot or something that gives you plenty of room with clear vision is to not hurt yourself or anybody else. Then all you have to do is launch it a few times ... 0 to 60 is plenty.
      I assume too much sooo...
      Don't hesitate to ask for any more information. It is better to find out you're wrong beforehand so you can rectify and correct before you make a mistake. Saving you time and money.
      And Bob's your uncle

    • @77zrod46
      @77zrod46 Před rokem +3

      It's any model 1mfz. Had to do it on a 2000 Sienna. Much easier on the van and it was a V6.

    • @utley
      @utley Před rokem +4

      or you can just buy shorter bolts.

  • @richardthomsen8209
    @richardthomsen8209 Před 2 lety +143

    Ray, gotta say “you’re the man”. Your laid back style usually has me in stitches a few mins in. Keep it up! You’re a joy to watch.

  • @OvelNick
    @OvelNick Před 2 lety +381

    "You guys will call them and email them and get me in trouble."
    Dad knows his kids can be a$$holes sometimes but still loves us. Lmao

    • @EliteNK
      @EliteNK Před 2 lety +6

      🤣

    • @mailmanjoe
      @mailmanjoe Před 2 lety +4

      This comment is so underrated! 🤣

    • @anthonytkiser8086
      @anthonytkiser8086 Před 2 lety +8

      Well it was a floppy ass shit talking day. Punch list growing growing gone bad , it's not our shop did this, oh my this is broken but I didn't break it I'm all that .
      All blo

    • @colbornfarms4849
      @colbornfarms4849 Před 3 měsíci

      Ya jiffy lube😂

  • @someguy8811
    @someguy8811 Před 2 lety +10

    117,000 miles and already has a junkyard engine! That one of the most reliable cars all time. I've worked on multiple with 400,000 plus on original engine. Crazy

    • @lolatmyage
      @lolatmyage Před 2 lety +5

      Likely the clueless owner/driver running it out of coolant or oil

  • @robby1816
    @robby1816 Před rokem +8

    This is like watching my long departed dad working on cars. Us kids were always helping by getting the wrong size socket, or compressing springs (whilst learning about levers), or trying to help in whatever way. It is quite a relaxing way to spend an hour or so.
    Thx for the content.

    • @deathsee
      @deathsee Před 8 dny +1

      with me it is my grandfather, I actually just said the same thing to my friend that I enjoy watching car repairs, guess you hit on why. only I learned at a very young age to NEVER get the wrong tool or size or ELSE haaaaaaaaaa Funny, back then I was forced to, so I never wanted to get into it, and now I enjoy watching it, times change haaaaaaaaa OMG I just noticed his name is Ray, haaaaaaa My grandfathers Name

  • @jerryleejohnsonjr1377
    @jerryleejohnsonjr1377 Před rokem +28

    This has quickly become my favorite auto repair channel. Great job Ray!

  • @michaeldaigle7207
    @michaeldaigle7207 Před 2 lety +125

    I like watching these when my anxiety wakes me up in the middle of the night. It's calming to see you tear something down, find a problem and fix it. All the little in jokes make me chuckle every time.

    • @swiftxrapid919
      @swiftxrapid919 Před 2 lety +4

      Jesus Christ ask for him and you will be helped.

    • @ryannance9673
      @ryannance9673 Před 2 lety +17

      @@swiftxrapid919 im sry but i think you missed it, his name is Ray

    • @Larslegos
      @Larslegos Před 2 lety +3

      That's called shop humor, a universal law. It's easier to be less mad at something when you have little jokes to spice your day

    • @xeldinn86
      @xeldinn86 Před 2 lety +1

      I just eat a few xanax and fall back asleep

    • @michaeldaigle7207
      @michaeldaigle7207 Před 2 lety +6

      @@xeldinn86 Clean for almost two years now. Thanks tho.

  • @fenrislowel7084
    @fenrislowel7084 Před 2 lety +68

    Living in my truck. Everytime something breaks or I need to diagnose something 8 times out of ten one of your videos got it. More 90s sierra videos pls!!

    • @ChickenJoe24
      @ChickenJoe24 Před 2 lety +1

      That's awesome! The fact that his videos have been able to help. What powerhouse runs your sierra? One of the full size v8s or the v6 vortec?

  • @Maplecook
    @Maplecook Před 2 měsíci +2

    Those valve cover nuts are 30mm, and get torqued to 17 ft-lbs, just in case anyone is curious.

  • @donaldblock640
    @donaldblock640 Před rokem +8

    What I like about this and other vids from this shop: when people are posting all kinds of trash on yt about bashing auto mechanics this one shows good honest work being done, thanks Ray

  • @bobgordon3726
    @bobgordon3726 Před 2 lety +4

    Thanks for another great video! So many people get help and confidence in doing their own repairs because of you!! Glad you are keeping them coming!! Looking forward to the next one!!

  • @KECOG
    @KECOG Před 2 lety +63

    Ray: "Now you're going to go in easier than you were removed."
    Engine part: "Challenge accepted."

  • @patrickmchose7472
    @patrickmchose7472 Před 2 lety +4

    When working on my hot rod (72 Chev Stepside 454HO) I get into a zen like state and everything calms down. If I had to do it for a living I'd be a friggen basket case!

  • @timcollins380
    @timcollins380 Před 2 lety +11

    So nice to see someone with integrity and experience as a technician using knowledge, experience and skill to fix problems. Great channel Ray, I always enjoy watching. Thank you for doing this.

  • @jorgefernandez-mv8hu
    @jorgefernandez-mv8hu Před 2 lety +16

    I love your enthusiasm while doing your job. Keep up the great work.

  • @ezequielcordero4091
    @ezequielcordero4091 Před 2 lety +5

    Love watching you work showing the work in great detail, 👍 trust your mechanic abilities

  • @melisajaris2560
    @melisajaris2560 Před rokem +1

    I love watching you work on cars. I am not a car enthusiast or mechanic, but we can see that you have a passion for your job. Just fun to watch.

  • @-Graham
    @-Graham Před 2 lety +66

    Hi Ray! I've been subbed for a while. I just wanted to say that there's something really satisfying watching you diagnose and repair after a hard day cutting and welding sheet metal. Your patience with difficult tasks is inspiring and helps me keep my cool with my own work. Props to you my man!

    • @markiefufu
      @markiefufu Před 2 lety +6

      I totally agree. I start throwing tools across the garage at lesser problems. Ray helps me realize a cool head does you more good than self created stress.

    • @TheHobo64
      @TheHobo64 Před rokem

      im doing the same stuff but its rectangle tubing and sheet metal

  • @OAFNation314
    @OAFNation314 Před 2 lety +26

    My truck is scheduled for an appointment to see Ray about a carrier bearing and a pinion seal on Monday. Hopefully he makes a video of it!

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety +1

      Hopefully he's well compensated for doing it

    • @jeffereyduran8728
      @jeffereyduran8728 Před 2 lety +4

      Are you joking I promise you you will regret it if it hasn't happened yet I stand by with a big box Kleenex

    • @lordvader3542
      @lordvader3542 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jeffereyduran8728 why do you say he will regret it?

    • @c50ge
      @c50ge Před 2 lety

      THAT’S EXTREEEEEEEEEEE!

    • @RobinHood-pf2bf
      @RobinHood-pf2bf Před 2 lety

      @@jeffereyduran8728 Just a troll!

  • @markadams5429
    @markadams5429 Před 2 lety +263

    I find it hard to believe the shop would pay for that cost. With a junkyard engine 14 months out? I would think they would have been lucky to get 30 days. Plus depending upon how long that engine was sitting those seals would immediately start to dry rot. I'm sure there are going to be more seals along the way. Great job as always. Thank you for the video!

    • @user-hy7su3jm8z
      @user-hy7su3jm8z Před 2 lety +67

      So generally on a junkyard engine it wasn't the engine that was failing, but sensors, plugs, valve stem seals, distributor. My grandfather owned a junkyard and I worked there from when I was three until I went to college. We would always compression test engines and they hardly ever failed. Dry rot on the seals can definitely suck but it usually took a very long time for them to do so since they sat in the shade of their own hood. If you want to know you got a good one, have it compression and wet compression tested. After that if it also has good oil pressure then it is a good motor for a junk yard motor.

    • @lilsammywasapunkrock
      @lilsammywasapunkrock Před 2 lety +101

      Well, 117k miles and it's on its already on its second engine... I see a pattern here.

    • @channell11
      @channell11 Před 2 lety +46

      @@lilsammywasapunkrock Especially those 2.2L Toyota engines. Keep oil and coolant in them and they'll run forever.

    • @yottaforce
      @yottaforce Před 2 lety +24

      @@channell11 I don't get it. Why would a Toyota need repair? Mine has clocked 325 000 km (202 000 miles). Last year I had to replace a stabilizer link.

    • @lilsammywasapunkrock
      @lilsammywasapunkrock Před 2 lety +7

      Just about any car should make it to 200k with basic maintenance. I've actually out probably 130k or more miles on my beater without even an oil change....

  • @barndweller4573
    @barndweller4573 Před rokem +2

    So nice to hear a happy mechanic. You sir are very good at what you do!

  • @davidbailey9796
    @davidbailey9796 Před 2 lety +3

    Great job man good to see a mechanic that take great pride in his work and takes care of his customers 👍 😀!! Great job keep up the good work !!!!

    • @jodybrown4956
      @jodybrown4956 Před rokem

      When will auto design ever think of service and mechanic ahead of shiny ouward appearance?

  • @danlevesque5437
    @danlevesque5437 Před 2 lety +21

    I found out that the brake adjustment spoon worked greatly on removing stuck coil packs and wires for leverage especially with the half circle at the end of it to cradle the head with even leverage

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety +1

      Welcome to the World of Macguyver

  • @craignewman6709
    @craignewman6709 Před 2 lety +5

    I would be proud to pay you to fix my cars. I can visibly see how honest and knowledgeable you are. Worth every dime.

    • @mikzta5528
      @mikzta5528 Před 2 lety

      A man like ray, let alone a mechanic like Ray, is worth his weight in gold

  • @ragolscapetrovic
    @ragolscapetrovic Před 2 lety +2

    I wish my mechanic was as dedicated and payed attention to detail like you good sir

  • @grammiecracker2653
    @grammiecracker2653 Před rokem

    Thank you for actually showing the process!!

  • @greggc8088
    @greggc8088 Před 2 lety +4

    2000 Camry oil leak is an engine R&R reseal. Rear main seal, rear main seal housing, front cover and oil pump, all 3 front seals, cam plug in the rear, valve cover gasket, PCV valve, and make sure the valve cover breather baffles aren't blocked with the all too common sludge. Those were good cars but man did they fry the seals with too hot of engine oil.

    • @billthrasher3587
      @billthrasher3587 Před 2 lety +1

      at least this one didnt have the oil filter adapter. Ive seen Yotas catch fire because of those leaking

    • @alanfenick1103
      @alanfenick1103 Před 2 lety +1

      Had installed a oil cooler that the dealer said was really needed! Did it work? Don’t know because haven’t had a leak yet. Oh they installed a oil temperature gauge too.. They charged me $280:for,parts and labor. This was years ago on my 2005 Camry LE.

    • @greggc8088
      @greggc8088 Před 2 lety

      @@alanfenick1103 Yeah? That's different engine. By then Toyota had figured out they had to cool their oil down a bit. Hope it lasts for you.

  • @boblamb8421
    @boblamb8421 Před 2 lety +67

    Fantastic job. I like watching your calm way of working on stuff. I was exactly the same way. While instructing others I would explain to those that were watching in layman's terms exactly how to do it and what not to do. Mentor's I learned from in the 60's and early 70's told me to remember what I am working on could care less if I am mad sad or glad so why get excited about it and if it came apart it will go back together and most of all don't break bolts. If it won't go in or out figure out why and heat is my friend for stuck one's. I retired as a heavy equipment mechanic/Supervisor for the City of Mesa Az in 2006 at age 50. I rebuilt my first engine at age 14. Did all the machine work myself as well. It was a 1954 272 Ford Y-block. I ran across your channel. I like what you do and how you do it. So I am a subscriber. Keep up the good work.

    • @christopherl2143
      @christopherl2143 Před 2 lety +3

      I thought all the Ford Y blocks were 292 Or 312? I had A 57 Ford When I was In My teen's. The 292 had been rebuilt.. That was A very good running Motor. It would Idle down So low it made me think if I could stop the Motor at the fan blades wearing gloves. Best riding car I ever owned.

    • @trshorte
      @trshorte Před 2 lety +3

      @@christopherl2143 There was also a 239, 256 and a 272 version.

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety +1

      Believe me there aren't many who can keep up with Ray , no matter what verbage. You know better than most this skill set is only acquired thru hands on experience

    • @ronalddaub9740
      @ronalddaub9740 Před 2 lety

      @@christopherl2143 they also started out with a 265 y block and then they had a 272 also they had a bunch of y blocks and the only thing that was wrong is they didn't have enough oil to the camshaft but with nowadays clean oil they would run good

    • @ronalddaub9740
      @ronalddaub9740 Před 2 lety

      @@peted5217 hes smart but he's not as smart as some of us older guys he's smart enough to have a CZcams channel..
      And where he is totally wrong is putting a little bit of oil in a filter when you can it's not going to pour dirt in it any more than he's putting third inside that valve cover right now with a wire brush no I'm not bitching but he's playing both ends of the game

  • @_Delta_P_
    @_Delta_P_ Před rokem +1

    thank you for putting so much effort and being so meticulous with your work. I am a car guy and i do most of my own work but anytime i bring it in for something I dont have the tools for I get the "thatlll do" vibe.

  • @TheHayruss
    @TheHayruss Před 2 lety

    Great video thanks for all the effort that you put into them. The only other thing that I would have done was to give the back of the block a bit of a brakeclean wash whilst up on the hoist.

  • @rdownmakeITbetter
    @rdownmakeITbetter Před 2 lety +47

    So nice to see a tech lubricating the spark-plug leads. I do that and put a bit around where it seats in the cam cover as well - but never seen anyone else doing it. :)

    • @waynethomas1726
      @waynethomas1726 Před 2 lety +8

      Most wire kits come with some dielectric grease for that. I do it almost every time...but I'm human and occasionally forget.

    • @mackenziepeek9317
      @mackenziepeek9317 Před 2 lety +1

      I thought I was the only one to. The guy at AutoZone told me I'm the only one to grab the dielectric grease when I come get plugs

    • @utahcountypicazospage5412
      @utahcountypicazospage5412 Před 2 lety

      If you buy a new set of wires it comes with it in the boots

    • @rowanmiller4088
      @rowanmiller4088 Před 2 lety

      Thanks I was so lost

    • @GreenManalichi
      @GreenManalichi Před 2 lety

      It's old school technology....i was taught this trick back in the 70s by a mechanic who was doing it since the stone age

  • @pantherplatform
    @pantherplatform Před 2 lety +6

    Another customer of mine as a 2002 Tahoe that was suffering from 4wd issues and only after replacing the entire damn system did I finally find the source of the problem. The ground strap that goes from the firewall to the back of the block was attached to the coil bracket, which aint grounded, and the one in the harness that goes to the ac compressor was just hanging there. The dash lights would go crazy anytime the fan was turned on and it also blew three transfer case shift modules since the correct ground was missing. Fixed the grounds, replaced the fried mosfet in the module and its been great ever since. Diagnosed first, parts last.

    • @wrench31e22
      @wrench31e22 Před 2 lety +1

      GM's have always been a little sensitive to bad grounds, but Chrysler products really hate a bad ground. I have made some pretty good money on Neon platforms fixing no starts because of one broken ground strap.

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety +1

      GM Parts luv's U

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety

      @@wrench31e22 I don't believe any lektric sys works perfectly unless properly Grounded.
      I've read ground issues are the most (90%) common cause of lektric gremlins !

  • @user-do7ol6jv4k
    @user-do7ol6jv4k Před 2 měsíci

    Good job, I like the way you are considerate and pay attention to necessary details, thanks

  • @andrewcurtin7003
    @andrewcurtin7003 Před 2 lety

    My brother is a mechanic and i love watching him hmmm and hahh about trying to figure out issues. And you arr newrky identical in how you approach stuff. It gives me a good feeling watching ya ^-^ thank you

  • @mikeboring2172
    @mikeboring2172 Před 2 lety +4

    I look forward to your videos. You do a great job and are a superb automotive technician. I recently changed out my water pump and muttered "reverse click" and "click" as I worked on it. I haven't yet gotten into the habit of saying "gravity" when I drop things to the garage floor, which happens a lot, too much, but I'll get there. Have yourself a great day, Ray. And please keep the videos coming.

    • @macwess6098
      @macwess6098 Před 2 lety

      Mike....you didn't happen to go to school in Garland Tx. did you?

    • @mikeboring2172
      @mikeboring2172 Před 2 lety

      @@macwess6098 No, I didn't.

  • @speedy_pit_stop
    @speedy_pit_stop Před 2 lety +4

    I often watch your videos at an accelerated speed so I can see more of them in the same amount of time. Makes you look even more super-efficient than you already are. Keep it up. Cheerz

    • @HimmelWeint
      @HimmelWeint Před 2 lety

      I suspect that’s closer to his actual speed as filming and working at the same time really slows you down.

  • @mikesawyer4707
    @mikesawyer4707 Před rokem +1

    I liked this project. We have a 2005 camery XLE with over 325.000 miles on it. We had a topside oil leak this fall, eighteen hundred dollars later we have had no further issues with it.

  • @nonamesplease6288
    @nonamesplease6288 Před 2 lety

    I am new to your channel and you, sir, are the most sane auto mechanic I have ever seen. Hell, you may be one of the sanest people I have seen. Look forward to many more videos.

  • @davidhudson9779
    @davidhudson9779 Před rokem +4

    It’s fascinating how efficient and quick he is all while being very informative.

    • @ivankrushensky
      @ivankrushensky Před 10 měsíci

      True. He never seems to run into the cross-threaded bolts, broken bolts, seized bolts, tubing that's torn, parts that don't fit or you can't get, etc. that I seem to run in to.

  • @peted5217
    @peted5217 Před 2 lety +231

    Long as the tech is properly compensated , who cares how the work is paid for. Having customer wait for oil leak fix is insane. Apparently Ray 's the mopup crew , expected to perform miracles on other's repairs without all the correct parts to do it right.

    • @ronalddaub9740
      @ronalddaub9740 Před 2 lety +27

      You have to wait for everything in life especially when you're having someone else do it 🙄

    • @ryanrohauer5940
      @ryanrohauer5940 Před 2 lety +14

      well if you work for a small business them doing well means you doing well people don't seem to understand this the more money the business makes the more room they have to pay talent. having someone wait for a pan gasket is no big deal. iv done exactly that plenty

    • @GrifFungin
      @GrifFungin Před 2 lety +22

      @@ronalddaub9740
      I believe his point is that an oil leak fix could take a substantial amount of time just to “properly” diagnose and when you add in the time it takes to acquire the parts needed to “properly” complete the repair plus the time to actually do the repair “properly”, this customer could be waiting for hours and hours and hours. It would have been a better service to the customer if she were offered a ride home and then have someone drop her car off to her after it’s repaired, especially considering this job is apparently a result of something the shop feels responsible for….

    • @fireballxl-5748
      @fireballxl-5748 Před 2 lety +8

      @@GrifFungin I wouldn't have let her wait unless she was an out of towner broken down with no alternatives.

    • @GrifFungin
      @GrifFungin Před 2 lety +1

      @@fireballxl-5748
      To be clear, I’m not questioning their decision to have her wait. I have no idea what the exact circumstances of this situation were.

  • @DavidGonzalez-jt8vq
    @DavidGonzalez-jt8vq Před 2 lety

    Hi Ray! I was recommended your channel! Great explaining everything you did, it was a interesting following the diagnostic and repair.

  • @johnmcalisterjr3913
    @johnmcalisterjr3913 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice to see some one that cares for you customer and goes out of his way to do it right.he’s the guy that could sign his name to the job

  • @andyellis307
    @andyellis307 Před 2 lety +40

    You are one of the very few genuine fitter guys wish you were here in the UK you would get all my work and all my friends and associates 👍

    • @maxslifer1391
      @maxslifer1391 Před 2 lety +5

      Yea but the uk is kinda lame

    • @AdamIsUrqed
      @AdamIsUrqed Před 2 lety +2

      Aye. I am considering making an 8 hour drive just to have him do the work I need done.

    • @CrimeVid
      @CrimeVid Před 2 lety +5

      @@maxslifer1391 And what do you think we feel about of where you live ? you my friend, are entertainment !

    • @pirihern9329
      @pirihern9329 Před 2 lety

      Same here in hamden,ct

    • @dainsmart6237
      @dainsmart6237 Před 2 lety +1

      @@CrimeVid when it hits the fan it's like watching John Wick on steroids but as we know it's a peaceful pro-test! so its fine.
      Saturday night get the popcorn out it's going to be a long night (just jocking)😳.
      Let's go Brandon 🇬🇧🇺🇲🇨🇦✌🏻👍🏻❤️

  • @leberwurst9397
    @leberwurst9397 Před 2 lety +73

    You failed to recognize that the 7IO cap was installed incorrectly.

    • @robpeabo509
      @robpeabo509 Před 2 lety +7

      Ray is still recovering from the video he posted on 5 February "First time for everything". I think he is still uncomfortable working with oil. He will come good soon.

    • @kaylamarie8309
      @kaylamarie8309 Před 2 lety +9

      I nearly died laughing first time I heard someone call the oil cap a 710 cap and she was straight up serious too! 😆

    • @mrow9999
      @mrow9999 Před 2 lety

      If you cross a "710 Cap" do you get to Long Beach?

  • @theartofwanderlust
    @theartofwanderlust Před 2 lety +1

    I love working on my own vehicles, have done a few frame up rebuilds. But I would never want to do it for a living, working on other people's vehicles. Your a saint, a good mechanic is so hard to find.

  • @pzzuo1387
    @pzzuo1387 Před rokem +2

    Like your GM oil canister socket. Also, I gotta respect you guys that do the mechanic work and all the filming at the same time, that’s a lotta work! Filming takes up so much time and effort, I am too lazy, I just prefer to do the work on the car and be done with it. So I thank you!

  • @drew8256
    @drew8256 Před 2 lety +16

    Great video. If dealing with so many aluminum parts, I’m surprised you don’t have a brass faced vise. Just a thought, I really like watching an honest mechanic who is very methodical with the work and describes in detail what your doing in the moment. Great videos!

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 Před 2 lety +5

      If not a brass vise, at least those drop-in vise face block things.

    • @artwood4
      @artwood4 Před 2 lety +2

      I thought the same. Soft aluminium part in hardened vice jaws made me wince..

    • @nerd1000ify
      @nerd1000ify Před 2 lety +2

      You can improvise simple soft jaws from a bit of L-shaped aluminium extrusion. Just cut them to length and hang them on the jaws.
      Of course they WILL fall out when you're using the vise at some point, but beggars can't be choosers.

    • @lordnox69
      @lordnox69 Před 2 lety +1

      its funny cause your shop did shitty work and the lady had to come back to get it fixed
      then the 2nd time you still wing it and say that's not how i would normally do it but its worth fucking it up and wasting more of her time and money
      this guy is your typical mechanic

    • @MonkeyJedi99
      @MonkeyJedi99 Před 2 lety +1

      @@lordnox69 Are you better mechanic in the times you aren't tracking other artist's music to video game playthroughs?
      I ask because a person's CZcams channel does not always define what their occupation is.

  • @Metalhead396
    @Metalhead396 Před 2 lety +13

    You know I always wondered how my son could watch CZcams all day of people playing video games instead of playing them himself. I'm a diesel truck mechanic and I findi myself doing the same thing by watching you. LOL It just sad. LOL Oh yeah..."Do Dah Do Dah Do"

  • @MD-sl3he
    @MD-sl3he Před 2 lety

    As a vehicle tech myself I love watching your videos because you're methodical in your approach just like me👍

  • @iRaGePwNz
    @iRaGePwNz Před rokem +1

    Hey man. Your vids are awesome. I know I’m one of many many comments, but i had to say this. Every time i bring my vehicle in for service i hope that they would work on my car the way you walk us through you working on other peoples vehicles. Frankly, it brings me hope i can find someone like yourself to work on my car, somewhere. Someday. Keep up the good work and the good vids.

  • @johnnysechrist6313
    @johnnysechrist6313 Před 2 lety +13

    I've had to use window sealant on those round side valvecover cam plugs to seal them.

    • @sledgenwedge
      @sledgenwedge Před 2 lety +2

      Another good sealant although a little more on the permanent side is gutter sealant. Takes a while to cure but once it does holy moly

    • @lorrinbarth1969
      @lorrinbarth1969 Před 2 lety +1

      Was once working on a '79 Olds 403 and when replacing the gallery cover I had to pull it again for some reason. Now, I was out of RTV. My wife was at work with the other car so what to do? In a junk drawer in the house I found a tube of bathtub calk. On it went and the gallery cover never leaked.

  • @jamesatkinson6480
    @jamesatkinson6480 Před 2 lety +12

    I did the same job on my Camry (Australia, built June 2001). I found one of the 30mm nuts (above the seal on no. 1 cylinder) loose. Yes, I did break the brittle plastic PCV valve, and got a junk yard replacement, with a new grommet. The original engine is still functioning at 289,000 km (about 180,000 miles). I did find the rubber had gone hard around the washers of the spark plug holes, and used a rocker cover kit (including a filler cap seal). This substantially reduced the oil leak...

    • @TonyRule
      @TonyRule Před 2 lety +1

      Yes, they must have run low on oil or coolant to kill a Camry engine under 120,000 miles.

    • @robpeabo509
      @robpeabo509 Před 2 lety

      I did note the Americans don't use the term "Rocker Cover" I had started typing it in an earlier post on this thread, then changed it to valve cover.

    • @jamesatkinson6480
      @jamesatkinson6480 Před 2 lety

      @@robpeabo509 Yeah.. I'm in Australia, and some automotive measurement terms are unique in America, but I can understand; you've mentioned one, and a few that I read about is the term 'valve lash', which converts to 'valve clearance', and in music notation we say 'bar', and the American term is 'measure'.. In 1973 Australia converted to metric which is mainly in weight and distance (speed = distance/time). Weight in kilograms (1kg = 2.2 pounds), distance in metres (1m = 39 inches).

    • @robpeabo509
      @robpeabo509 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jamesatkinson6480 In the USA the standard measurement as legislated is the metric system. Unfortunately they also kept the imperial system also. They should have drawn a line in the sand and made metric compulsory. A lot of other countries did, so it is not as if the USA will collapse and life as they know it will end. Look at a lot of American manufactured vehicles, they have metric hardware, they had to to be able to export to metric using countries, so the local vehicles followed suit. And really, who gives a rats about 2/5th's of 5/8th's of F/A lol. Oh yeah, they have Superman and the Road Runner, they won't let it end 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.
      I was born in the imperial era and went to school in the metric era, learnt the metric system and when I started working in the early 80"s I like many others had to learn the imperial measurements because the equipment manufactured in the imperial measurement days still had many years of service life left.

    • @jamesatkinson6480
      @jamesatkinson6480 Před 2 lety

      @@robpeabo509 Yeah.. I can see the the motor car wheel having mixed dimensions for some time... (rim diameter in inches, width in millimeters, profile (height from rim edge to ground) in millimeters)...

  • @soulsocietygamingschreiber7002

    I love your videos brotha, I'm actually going to school once my medical separations board convenes and the Marine Corps finally discharges me. I've loved working on cars ever since I was little, but I finally get to do it. Thank you for all your videos, I'm sure they've help thousands of people, definitely gave me more knowledge. I just wanted to shout out at ya and say thanks man.

    • @brot5246
      @brot5246 Před rokem

      Marine where you stationed..
      Go to work for a dealership like Toyota, then open your own shop specializing in Toyota's.

  • @fuzzyfultz
    @fuzzyfultz Před rokem

    Awesome video. Enjoying your videos Sir. Thank you very much fir sharing these experiences with us. God bless you.

  • @shermanmcgrew8190
    @shermanmcgrew8190 Před 2 lety +56

    When I watch your videos, if my wife, in the other room, hears your shop phone go off, she now goes, "Do-de-do-de-doo." Thanks, Ray. ;-)

    • @edwardwegelius6098
      @edwardwegelius6098 Před 2 lety +4

      Classic! I have my daughter doing it too and even though the other half was annoyed initially she too does it now 😂

    • @edwardwegelius6098
      @edwardwegelius6098 Před 2 lety +1

      Classic! I have my daughter doing it too and even though the other half was annoyed initially she too does it now 😂

    • @eefneleman9564
      @eefneleman9564 Před 2 lety +7

      Honestly, don't we all?

    • @midwest4416
      @midwest4416 Před 2 lety +2

      Imagine setting a phone system or smartphone to this ring tone to flush out the Rainman fans.

    • @RG-rh3qs
      @RG-rh3qs Před 2 lety +1

      🤣🤣 the telephone
      ☎️do de do

  • @sailortrash55
    @sailortrash55 Před 2 lety +16

    17:50 the torque for those valve covers is around 30nm. really smart design tbh

    • @snaeshaads8203
      @snaeshaads8203 Před 2 lety +1

      Why is he not using a torque wrench just curious

    • @frankyg7880
      @frankyg7880 Před 2 lety +3

      @@snaeshaads8203 1992-2004 style valve covers can be very forgiving (mostly honda/toyota). my honda motor calls for 13 in lbs torque for the valve cover bolts. rule of thumb to eye ball it is just finger tighten, then 1/2 or less turn with ratchet untill it feels like it bottoms out. i have straight finger tightened valve covers and had no seepage for days of on/off driving. But u will eventually. So you want to torque it right eventually. But it will live under torqued as long as it has oil. Valve cover gaskets do 99.99% of the work sealing. going from 13 in lbs of torque to say 30 will have 0 affect on the seal. over tightening valve cover bolts is way more dangerous than under torqueing. if EVER in doubt. ALWAYS UNDER TORQUE VALVE COVERS. or else you will end up with stripped/snapped valve cover bolts, or a warped valve cover.

    • @snaeshaads8203
      @snaeshaads8203 Před 2 lety +1

      @@frankyg7880 yep over torque is exactly what I was talking about. At least with Honda (and someone can correct me on this) the steel screws thread straight into the aluminum block. Makes it VERY easy to strip the threads out, which is why I kind of was wondering if he should have been using a torque wrench to be sure. Especially considering he’s a professional and someone was specifically paying him to fix an oil leak.

    • @AT-wl9yq
      @AT-wl9yq Před 2 lety

      @@snaeshaads8203 A torque wrench wouldn't help with that. When steel and aluminum come into contact they corrodes over time and seize. The safest and easiest way to remove the screw is with an impact screw driver.

    • @snaeshaads8203
      @snaeshaads8203 Před 2 lety +1

      ​@@AT-wl9yq We aren't even talking about the same thing, pal.

  • @jamescor1491
    @jamescor1491 Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent video loved every minute of it. You are a great mechanic. Thanks for the video. Keep up the great work.

  • @viplegaleducation1292
    @viplegaleducation1292 Před 2 lety +1

    You hit my fyp with this video. Congrats Team Rainman🥳 You guys did it! Liked, commented, subscribed, bell notifications for all and shared.

  • @jeffreyevens2033
    @jeffreyevens2033 Před 2 lety +3

    It doesn't matter if you make a mess along as the oil fill cap is installed correctly. Having a great day!

  • @craiglyles4755
    @craiglyles4755 Před 2 lety +26

    When it comes back with the same codes, the root cause for those EVAP faults are likely from the charcoal canister breaking apart and clogging the lines.

    • @stephenhurd1489
      @stephenhurd1489 Před 2 lety +5

      U sir know yota like Luke doesn't

    • @bufordtjustice8630
      @bufordtjustice8630 Před 2 lety +5

      Yup, gotta love over engineered yota evap systems! Why the need for redundant vsv's and internal valves I'll never know. Everyone else seems just fine with 3 main components(purge, vent, canister) but not yota! Plus I love how they make their vacuum hoses out of some sort of recycled granite powder lol.

    • @ralger
      @ralger Před 2 lety +3

      @@stephenhurd1489 evaporative system on this engine always throwing p0401 even after changing vsv etc. Even tested with vacuum handpump driving me crazy 😈

    • @John-dp3ln
      @John-dp3ln Před 2 lety +3

      Think it needed more diag, single shot with parts cannon didn’t seem sufficient Bet it comes back!

    • @dkservice424
      @dkservice424 Před 11 měsíci

      @@ralger P0401 is egr system code not evap system. P0401 is usually clogged egr passage on intake manifold.

  • @robertobencosme3715
    @robertobencosme3715 Před rokem +1

    I really enjoy your tutorial. Funny and full of knowledge

  • @amiinee2169
    @amiinee2169 Před rokem

    im watching your videos one after the other, you make this looks so easy! thanks man! keep the great work up!

  • @noack7381
    @noack7381 Před 2 lety +85

    Ive been following this channel for some time, and im a mechanic myself ... This is actually one if the most informative, realistic and honest channels i have come by ... 5½% likes is not enough people, Come on!

    • @Larslegos
      @Larslegos Před 2 lety +3

      It's unbelievable how informative his videos are. I feel like I could do all the work myself with his guidance. It's all very genuine, from the work to the shop humor

    • @Nycorexti
      @Nycorexti Před 2 lety +1

      @@MDSBock I thought so first as well, but am now doing mechanical studies and realized most things are essentially glued to the car, and some things wont snap into place or sit right without a bit of force.

    • @MDSBock
      @MDSBock Před 2 lety +2

      @@Nycorexti the mechanic is conscientious probably then most, just a general statement about being rough on pulling bits apart what I really didn't like is him putting a wire brush anywhere under the cam cover, say that is a big no, no...

    • @Danjet96
      @Danjet96 Před rokem

      Sure screws up a lot. Dropping gasket into motor. Dropping gasket removal tool into motor. Not top notch work here.
      What I’m watching.

    • @aixaburlison4
      @aixaburlison4 Před rokem +1

      He doesn't know how to use a torque wrench...one click only !!

  • @SteveB88
    @SteveB88 Před 2 lety +188

    The fact that that Camry has a junkyard engine in it at only 117,000 miles tells me one of two things, that it was either run out of oil or had a broken timing belt. Those are the only two ways you can kill a Toyota

    • @prevost8686
      @prevost8686 Před 2 lety +41

      It wasn’t a broken t-belt because they’re a non interference engine. 7500 mile oil changes killed most of them due to sludge buildup. The PCV system just wouldn’t allow intervals longer than 5K miles without sludge buildup.

    • @2wwwilly
      @2wwwilly Před 2 lety +4

      Mine sold after 2 years..

    • @2wwwilly
      @2wwwilly Před 2 lety +4

      Bought Honda suv ..gd investment..

    • @PaulHigginbothamSr
      @PaulHigginbothamSr Před 2 lety +9

      That was probably 217,000 miles. Just a guess on my part as the inside of the car could have been 217 or 117. These cars run like a proverbial watch until you run them to death like a Honda. A Hondu gets super mileage unless you have a teen borrowing it at night, then it will be empty even at 50mpg.

    • @dinomagick
      @dinomagick Před 2 lety +12

      Have a 2001 Isuzu Rodeo, 250k miles, ran great religiously changed oil 3500-4000 miles. Had a oil/coolant leak. Daughter borrows it for a few months, never topped it off.. blew engine. Husband gave me two choices... he only got 1. Rebuild it. 1 year, to the day I might add, he turned the key and brought it back to life. He did all the things, magic, wizardry. Not just engine. cleaned, painted engine compartment, rebuilt brakes, rear-end, electrical system, engine, steering... in 1 year, plus working his regular job. But the fact is, he said that if you stay on the Oil Changes, Tire Rotations, Keep it healthy, those cars will last forever. His old Chevy truck, has 270k on it, 3500-4000 mi oil changes, and all he's had to do so far is new valve springs and a water pump.

  • @travist7912
    @travist7912 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey ray scotch brite pads green or red lightly work really good at cleaning gasket surfaces and not as sketchy as a wire wheel on your drill!

  • @jonahlloyd3149
    @jonahlloyd3149 Před 2 lety

    Been watching these for a while now, weirdly fascinating. Worked as a tech on Aircraft, Boats, Cars, Trucks and Motorcycles for years, Ray uses some of the same tricks I was taught as an apprentice and he is passing them on in a civilized and interesting video blog. Brilliant stuff and thank you. I work in IT now, much warmer, cleaner and lighter work.

    • @brot5246
      @brot5246 Před rokem

      Weird how when I took my A+ test it was full of stupid printer questions.

  • @terrystrickland9789
    @terrystrickland9789 Před 2 lety +5

    Good morning everyone

  • @matthewsykes4814
    @matthewsykes4814 Před 2 lety +16

    Your a lot like my dad's friend Alan, ran his own garage and was well known for his honesty and no bs. Always did a proper job. If he saw something that was going south but could be put off for a little while he'd have a chat with the customer, let them know the what's what and things.... never ran out of customers.
    It's brilliant to see a pro like yourself work, I think I watched two vids before hitting the sub button.

  • @donaldwigglesworth5885

    You have the patience of a saint. I lived in Florida and saw the makeshift death traps driving around. I don’t envy you. Well done sir!

  • @fosterkennel649
    @fosterkennel649 Před 2 lety

    Great video and young man you're a wonderful mechanic keep up the wonderful work

  • @xcellerated207
    @xcellerated207 Před 2 lety +5

    Great video just want to throw in my own two cents about them New 3 sides snap-on screwdrivers sucking compared to the older four-sided ones

    • @mythicalducky
      @mythicalducky Před rokem +1

      Id disagree the four sided ones feel terrible in my hand and seem to strip bolts more often

  • @allanbeck4634
    @allanbeck4634 Před 2 lety +15

    Using the wire brush could cause sealing issues, use scotch brite instead. Much less chance of causing an irreparable scratch/gouge.

    • @ronalddaub9740
      @ronalddaub9740 Před 2 lety +2

      Yeah he's slinging crap everywhere and then he complains about don't put oil in a new oil filter because you will put contaminants in it that's the biggest bunch of BS I've ever heard from an outright good mechanic he's lying just because he does not want to I will always prelude my filters and if they're upside down I will get the paper wet sue me my engines last forever 😜

    • @TODBETT
      @TODBETT Před rokem

      Lil late comment but whole time was thinking a brass brush would be not as harsh on aluminum parts than a steel wire brush. In end it all works use what you have , just more siliconcarni . Silicon almost everywhere n will never leak . Just hope you're not the one that has to ever open it up again. Scotch Brite or roloc Scotch Brite if you have room to get disc in there .

  • @davidlibby5430
    @davidlibby5430 Před 2 lety +1

    Everyone.....Be aware that using too much di-electric grease on spark plug boots will cause misfires. Took me days and sleepless nights to figure out what was wrong with my Mazda Tribute. A good cleaning and grease used sparingly is all you need! I don' know if Ray knows this but i am sharing this info with anybody who will listen.

  • @denisbeaudoin4618
    @denisbeaudoin4618 Před 2 lety +2

    Never knew that’s what the octagon on a screwdriver is for. Always assumed decoration/strength. Awesome!

  • @caedward2010
    @caedward2010 Před 2 lety +3

    That engine has the buttery flavor topping.

  • @Roaming_Wolf
    @Roaming_Wolf Před 2 lety +4

    This was awesome! A common issue taken care of easily and with craftsmanship! I loved how you repurposed the oil filter wrench for the valve cover hold down nuts by the spark plugs. I did something similar in plumbing. We all work on our own stuff. I used a hook spanner wrench to tighten the white PVC tubular drain parts under the sink. Most use Channel-locks and they work fine but a hook spanner tightens them way tighter and without marring them all up. If you use that on the tubular drain pipe collars they come out almost as strong as threaded metal pipes. A good mechanic/plumber/electrician always know 20 different uses for every tool he has. Last note: Kudos to Toyota for keeping things strong and simple which makes them easy to fix and very reliable. My top concerns I look for when buying a vehicle.

  • @Captain_Panaka
    @Captain_Panaka Před 2 lety

    I had a '96 camry for it's last few years, and so many of the problems he described i had lol. Called it the Exxon Valdez, had a big exhaust leak so it sounded a little rally-ish. This video was such a nostalgia trip lol. Miss baggin that old thing around

  • @kennethgrimes5494
    @kennethgrimes5494 Před rokem

    Haven't seen to many of your videos but so far I'm learning a lot from you it's great how through you are in showing what you are doing it really helps that you go through all the motions to show us guys who don't have the money for a pro mechanic to do the work for us.did my first timing belt job last week on a 97 Honda passport and she still runs only with out the knock of the tensioner thanks because of you I got her timed and on right I just want to thank you for your help on that situation gave a very nervous guy the confidence to tackle the job.alspo just watched your vid on the 2.7 Tacoma because I got the same leaky valve cover and that's next if you have one could or would you post a video on changing the head gasket on a 96 GMC suburban 5.7 liter or if you can point me in the direction of a machanic who has a video on that that you trust iknow you are a busy man but if you have the time or knowledge of one you trust it would be of great help thank you so much you are my new go to just wish you were around my area.👍

  • @TrondBrgeKrokli
    @TrondBrgeKrokli Před 2 lety +8

    Thank you for sharing these events with us. I am particularly pleased that this gives me pause from thoughts about my own workday and my next workday. It is still very good to see professional workmanship performed as expected and done well. Also, it feels like your work is filling in the blanks in the everyday history picture (or karma, if you like).
    edit: Ray, you really did well in this episode. Seldom have I felt the presence of your self-awareness as much as I did in this video, which made me both chuckle and grin a lot more than usual. All the "dudu-dudu-du"s and manual * click * noises, as well as your self-referencing to "get another one in" at the end. Thanks again. 😀

    • @jessenichols1353
      @jessenichols1353 Před 10 měsíci

      We do what we need to do, even better if you like it,, you should have started your retirement plan though in case you loose your smile..
      I just lost My smile so i retired after 48yrs, i enjoy your diligence, long live ice!!

  • @joncooper9966
    @joncooper9966 Před 2 lety +29

    The bad oil leak was likely the o-ring on the oil pump cover. Very common on this engine.

    • @Skylancer727
      @Skylancer727 Před 2 lety

      Yeah, think my 97 camry has a bad o-ring. Noticed a very slow oil leak. Not enough to be dangerous, but I'll definitely get that package in next time it goes to the shop.

    • @felixrobitaille8170
      @felixrobitaille8170 Před 2 lety

      @@Skylancer727 probably the oil pump housing then. The o-ring on the oil pump leaks, but it usualy has been replaced at least once with a timing belt job (some kits have it). Nobody ever get the housing done with a timing belt, you need to remove the oil pan to do it

    • @Skylancer727
      @Skylancer727 Před 2 lety

      @@felixrobitaille8170 yeah I know it's not gonna be a quick fix. Why I've been holding off for now. Since I'm expecting to take a long trip soon, I'm also planning on possibly having the fuel pump replaced. Being 25 years old and still running the OG scares me s**tless about going on an 800 mile trip. Either that or just get a new car... leaning more toward a new car.

    • @jeffsullivan3101
      @jeffsullivan3101 Před 2 lety

      Why would you think that when the whole back of the head and block were soaked in oil? Mine was the same way and two of the nuts holding down the valve cover were loose.

    • @felixrobitaille8170
      @felixrobitaille8170 Před 2 lety

      @@jeffsullivan3101 because 5SFE always leak from there. Its just how they are

  • @Natedoc808
    @Natedoc808 Před rokem

    Great to see you take the proper step of cleaning all the mating surfaces well prior to sealing them. Some have said this is “doing extra” but for people who take pride in their work like you, and myself, that’s standard operating procedure. Do it right the first time.

  • @lynnnewsom8054
    @lynnnewsom8054 Před 2 lety

    Another great job, Ray. Just had this done a few months ago to my Camry.

  • @Jzzonem
    @Jzzonem Před 2 lety +22

    Great job! I'm sure you must have done it off camera, but I wish I could have seen you check the oil level. I mean, it did come in for an oil leak!

  • @mmes307ify
    @mmes307ify Před 2 lety +3

    Morning folks from Victoria Texas

  • @kissfan003
    @kissfan003 Před rokem

    I never thought that watching someone doing this work could be so damn entertaining! Nice work Ray! I used to live a little way north of you in the Bay area.

  • @sinvwj6617
    @sinvwj6617 Před rokem

    I once had a vehicle with leaking oil all at the bottom. Took a to a shop, told them to identify where the leaking is coming from and we can go on from there regarding repairs. The shop took 5min to check it and came back to tell me it's too oily down there to tell where the leak is from.... Well duhhh I did stated it was leaking oil all at the bottom that's why I took it to a "professional" to diagnose and that's all the "professional" can tell me. Then hit me with a $40 bill. Then tries to sell me more BS for $100 by telling me they can clean the oil and spray some solvent on it to see where the leak is coming from.... You should've done the cleaning and solvent right from the start instead of telling me it's too oily and charging $40 just for looking at it.
    You sir are an honest mechanic. 👍

  • @davidsmith687
    @davidsmith687 Před 2 lety +41

    Good video man, very common oil leak on those engines. Hope that does fix that evap code, it was obviously repaired but I gotta tell ya I’ve never seen any other manufacturer with more evap issues than Toyota/ Lexus. Great cars horrible evap systems! Lol have a good one.

    • @ulbergkd
      @ulbergkd Před 2 lety +2

      Honda has plenty of evap issues too.

  • @krisjones74
    @krisjones74 Před 2 lety +67

    I'm shocked how few fasteners have to be removed before you are eye-to-eye with the bloody guts of the engine.

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety +8

      You'd have loved the Offenhauser Motor. It's DOHC head and block were all one piece. Look Ma , No Head Bolts. Made valve work entertaining.

    • @theeddorian
      @theeddorian Před 2 lety +5

      I had an older toyota (early '70s) that was pretty good to work on. The valve cover was held down by two nuts over studs. You had to be sure the seals around the studs didn't leak. My 1960 Ford quarter-ton with a straight six was easier to work on though. You climbed over the fender, straddled the axle (one piece) and you get at everything.

    • @andrewsang4688
      @andrewsang4688 Před 2 lety +6

      Cars and engines are, or at least can be, way more simple than people imagine them to be. Even modern cars. Yes there are certain complexities, but in the end, you only need fuel, air, spark, and compression for the motor to run

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před 2 lety +4

      @@andrewsang4688 you would be a great tech with your positive outlook . You've got the basics down pat. The minor detail differences won't hold you back from earning a good living

    • @slwsnowman4038
      @slwsnowman4038 Před 2 lety +3

      @@peted5217 allegedly, it allowed those blocks to have tons of boost shoved into them and that's why they dominated Indy.

  • @Ares46Gaming
    @Ares46Gaming Před 2 lety

    Great video. I have had to pull my 01's valve cover three times due to me missing that cam cap.

  • @ryanboucher13
    @ryanboucher13 Před rokem

    Thanks again great job at doing a good job today at your job.

  • @roberthackenberg2874
    @roberthackenberg2874 Před 2 lety +4

    I love the self lubing chassis mod.

  • @stephenhurd1489
    @stephenhurd1489 Před 2 lety +7

    I love that engine! It's common to see 400000 on one. Though I don't recommend buying it!

  • @A.C.71
    @A.C.71 Před 2 lety +1

    They should pay ray extra just for the positive vibe he brings to the shop.

  • @netcowboy007
    @netcowboy007 Před rokem

    Great video Ray! It’s the first time I saw any of your videos and enjoyed it. Will check out your channel for sure.

  • @kingamer2
    @kingamer2 Před 2 lety +15

    For future reference there is a half moon seal that it looks like you missed removing to reseal it is aluminum so it is reused and it may come back leaking due to 20yo sealant also where that seal is should have added some sealant to those transitions as well.
    So in total there are 4 transitions that require some sealant to prevent leaks for the cam plugs

    • @brandonblount4170
      @brandonblount4170 Před 2 lety +2

      Glad to see I am not the only one who noticed.
      Also, was the oil leak ever sprayed off, or was it just sent out covered in old oil?

    • @hypocrisyrules
      @hypocrisyrules Před 2 lety +1

      @@brandonblount4170 Ray would never allow exxon valdez oil spill to leave his bay

    • @brandonblount4170
      @brandonblount4170 Před 2 lety

      @@hypocrisyrules Likely not, due to how diligent he is. It just wasn't shown in the video, or mentioned, so the viewers are left with a mystery.
      I have the same car and have performed the same repair. It is very common on these motors.

    • @JimHillenbrand
      @JimHillenbrand Před 11 měsíci

      Ray, I've enjoyed your videos for a couple of years now, and in particular this one as I recently performed this repair on a friend's '98 Camry. Retired 40+ year VW tech, we did plenty of VC gaskets, cam seals and plugs for oil leaks. Going back to my air cooled days, the VC gaskets were cork and would typically leak oil all over the heater boxes. I was fortunate to have worked at a single product dealership in the Minneapolis area, and we received factory sponsored training often. Never stop learning. We were told never reach through the steering wheel as an unplanned air bag deployment could cause severe injury. 😮 Keep up the great conscientious work Ray. You're a rare one. 👍

  • @jackfunk5765
    @jackfunk5765 Před 2 lety +29

    Ray did you check the oil levels were they low? If they were you have robbed me of a funnel moment.

  • @sergiogreyes2826
    @sergiogreyes2826 Před 2 lety

    Although these engines are almost obsolete, invest on the spark plug tube removal tool for the 5SF-E. After doing valve cover work I've had those cars return a few months later with misfires. The spark plug tubes like to leak from the bottom threads. So now every time I removed the valve cover I recommended tube reseal.

  • @MrPrepared1
    @MrPrepared1 Před rokem

    Behold the solid-as-a-rock Toyota 4A-FE. 350-400k no problem, IF you change the oil regularly. They tended to sludge up if you did not. Ray, did the same procedure to my 97 Camry, but I got the new cam seal and VC gasket from the dealer. Used Toyota FIPG sealer as recommended. Never leaked another drop. Removed the coil packs and that bracket to facilitate the install of the cam plug with a light coat of FIPG. Easy. By the way, the final drive, or differential, on the 4A-FE is NOT fed by the main transmission sump. It has separate drain and refill plugs, and holds one (1) quart of Dexron. The transmission is a A140E. Electronic shift solenoids.