very clear video, you make it look so easy but i know if it was me doing this it would take a good week to do because of unforeseen luck of breaking bolt or worst case a wrapped head or damage valves. Im glad you shared your experience with us on here, keep it up friend!
This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on YT. Clear, concise and thorough. (IMHO: I produced tier 3 TV spots for 20 years, this guy's very good!).
I would add that removing the wiring harness that is laying on top of the intake manifold is extremely helpful - take the trim piece off under the glove compartment and remove the glove compartment and unplug the wiring harness. At that point I was able to pull it out of the firewall (first unbolt the rubber boot holding it in place)
Haa no shit. This looks it would take a novice like myself, more than a week to complete. I would rather drive it off a cliff and claim it on insurance
+Paul Shpakov +Paul Shpakov hello, thanks for the video. My 2001 camry 4-cylinder died on highway and oil was leaking from passenger side. I replaced timing belt, water pump, pulleys and oil pump seal. Tried to turn the engine manually but it was stuck. I think the valves hit pistons. Any idea if that's fixable in my garage?and is it worth it? Lol I'm so not expert but I think I could learn something AND not throw my baby for couple hundreds. And if you know of any video that shows how to do that please tell me,Thank you
My son’s 97 Camry engine is toast! Dropped the oil pan and found Tinker Bell’s Dad living in the oil sump. Found two con-rods totally destroyed including the crankshaft journals. Fortunately I can find a used engine and bring the car back to life. Meanwhile, making my son work for the engine by having him R&R the engine while I’m sitting on a beach chair sipping on ice cold Coronas micro managing the project...Hehe! 😎
This a very well put together video that is easy to follow without any excess. I also like your editing style of fast forwarding the R&R process while narrating the instructions. May I suggest some music to fill the voids?
I agree that this is a great video. I just did this procedure, replaced a cylinder head on my 01 Camry using this as a primary guide. It's taken me about 10 times as long as Paul and mine hasn't turned out as well. When I started it up, I got a loud pop. Tested compression on cyl 1 = 0. Went to put the plug back in and it won't sit down. I assume I've damaged a piston or cam somehow that's crushing the tip of the spark plug. I assume it's time to call it done,...but if anyone has any ideas or things to check, I'm open and would appreciate the advice. Quick update: I looked down the spark tubes and noticed that there's a threaded sleeve in the broken one that's a different color, brass?, it's yellow metal and it's pushed up into the tube.
I have replaced the timing belt on similar model camrys and that was OK but I have a blown head/head gasket now and really it is not an economic repair for most people. If u know exactly what u are doing (and you took 10 hrs, I would take three times or more) then perhaps it is worth it but for most people the car is not worth repairing at that point- especially if it has numerous other issues of age. My a/c needs a $300 repair, the paint is pretty bad, interior really bad so market value would be only 1K. It would be easier for most people to use the 20-30 hours in extra paid work and put the money into a newer car. Of course if u enjoy the repair work then fair enough but your video totally convinced me to scrap my old car.
Hey great video thanks for taking the time to make it. I am about to do this exact project on a 95 Camry. At 11:42 I am assuming you relocate the vacuum switching valve, then you say not to use the vacuum line harness. Did you pull the vacuum lines out of the old harness then cut them to length? Or did you buy all new lines? What type of silicone is that?
Disregard James Vegan. I have a 93 Camry that is worth it because Its just a good reliable car. I CAN do the work myself but would rather just have a quality mechanic do it at a fair price. Some care are worth more than sticker price.
The best video!!! Спасибо просто и понятно один только вопрос распределения вал взводить не нужно? Собираюсь повторить ваш подвиг. Thanks for your time
I was shocked that the split gear on the camshaft didn't give up any trouble at start up... How bad did it "chatter" afterwards? If you noticed strange sounds, and vibrations, that's what it was from... You're supposed to put a 6mm x 1.00 in the split tension gear on the camshaft, before removal, and remove it after re-installation. Otherwise, chatter and/or vibration will occur. Super job though.
Yes, the bolt is left out when the installation is done. My engine works great with the new head. The valve lifters are very loud, but that's normal for the 5s-fe engine. It sounds kind of like a sewing machine.
HEY! well done video. Doing the same job on my 93 wagon. Wich brand/type of gasket did you use? im looking to get de FEL-PRO HS 9861 PT Head Gasket Set expecting to get something that would last. thank you
You did not mention the torque spec of the metal fitting that goes on the upper radiator hose and has all the coolant sensors as well as the bvsv. If you could comment that I'd greatly appreciate it.
Hello, I have a 2000 camry 2.2l with high postive long term fuel trim at 20% at idle, but at higher rpm it drops to 5%, but I cannot find a leak, would a exhaust manifold or intake manifold leak would cuase this? I also have do NOT have check engine light on.
Great video, I hope I never have to do this to the head while the engine is in the car, rebuild on a stand would even be sketchy! Are you still driving the car? How many miles have you gotten since this procedure? update us please!
I drove the car for a year after replacing the cylinder head, then I sold it. Now I have a 1997 Toyota RAV4. The Camry didn't have air conditioning (it was the really cheap model), and it didn't have AWD. Now I have both in my new car.
@@LabCoatPaul To comment on this a little more. I happened to have a 1994 camry, 4 cyl, and i used this very video from Paul to replace my headgasket about a year ago (it was oct2018, with 310k mileage). I didn't have impact wrench so removing the balancer was a challenge, but the biggest challenge was removing that intake manifold from engine's back, I swore like a seaman while doing that !! How it seems so easy in the vid - i'm left to guess :) Also, I only had to re-plane the old cyl head, it was in a good shape, with minimal warpage. In any case, everything was done right, and my car is running strong now, with 325 k on it one year later. Planning to go till 400k until i'm worried about TB again. Paul, i took inspiration from your vid back then and did it myself. Otherwise - paying ~ 2k for this job in a car which is worth like 500$ would have been a shame! THANKS a lot.
@@myaso4123 It's a pain to work on some things without an air compressor. I have a Porter Cable pancake compressor and a Bostitch 500ft/lbs impact wrench. I have done harmonic balancers on my Mustang and Camry, all the struts on the Camry, the lower control arms and then lots of suspension work on my Camaro. I tried everything to get the balancer off on my Mustang, I did the breaker bar and 2x4s and a Craftsman battery powered impact, but nothing broke it loose. That little Porter Cable ripped it right off.
I think my car also have leak head gasket because there is buble in coolant reservoir when engine running. Also my car has terrible fuel consumption, it possible it cause by the leak head gasket?
How long did it take for you to remove it? and how long to reassemble? a piece of metal from the exhaust fell into the cylinder 3 valve and possibly the cylinder. Great video, thanks.
I got mine at Autozone. Buying it online is much better than going to the store. Autozone changes their special deals every week. I bought mine for 20% off. Take a close look at your emissions label on your car before you order. The California cylinder head is different from the regular one.
Good Video Paul. I'm planning to do this on my daughter's car. Just wondering, did you support the engine? And where is the safest place to put my jack stand? I noticed you just lift the right side of the car. Thanks and more power.
+Fransystems All the lower engine mounts are still in place, so you don't need to support the engine. Lifting both sides will give you more room to work.
Great video! Helping my youngest fix up her 95 celica gt, this is exactly what I needed, the manual she found has proven to be useless. Just curious, are there torque settings when re-installing the cam shafts?
At @11:42 I am assuming you relocate the vacuum switching valve, then you say not to use the vacuum line harness. Did you pull the vacuum lines out of the old harness then cut them to length? Or did you buy all new lines? What type of silicone is that?
Mine was severely warped. The machine shop said it would likely break a camshaft. My car had over 150,000 miles and the car is over 20 years old. The valve seals are old, the valve seats are worn, and the lifters are probably out of spec. A remanufactured head is the best option.
Well..... I just had a $50 auto parts store torque wrench. It broke after a while. I would recommend a Snap-On torque wrench, even though it's expensive. Never buy a used torque wrench though, because you don't know if it was stored properly. If a torque wrench isn't zeroed out after every use, it will lose it's calibration.
Hi friend, good work. Is it possible that my engiine was mounted in the wrong revolution on crank? I've cheked everithing in my car, but it still with low power, i was thinking if my mechanical had mounted the crank like in the second revolution, my engine runs, but with a very low power. thanks for the video, watching from brazil. :)
If your timing is off by more than 1 tooth on the belt, the engine won't run at all. Watch the video at 12:48 and check to make sure your timing belt is installed properly. You should also check your spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, and test the compression on your engine.
I'm a mechanic, so basically I can replace the head gasket on any car. I just worked on cars a lot and figured stuff out. Also, I went to Wyotech for automotive technology.
@@conner5611 At this point, yes. These cars are more than 20 years old, so most of them are going to have a lot of miles and all the gaskets and seals are bad.
How much did this project cost you... I'm getting weird noises coming from my cylinder head but not sure if the car is worth the money to fix it.... it still runs but its definitely not a highway vehicle cross country vehicle...
The remanufactured cylinder head was about $500 from Autozone. Then add oil, coolant, head gasket set, timing belt, water pump, and a lot of time. I would budget about $1,000 for this project if you do all the work yourself for free. Is it worth it? Technically, no. An old Camry is worth about $1,500 and a new cylinder head (at the shop) is at least $2,500. If your car is in good condition otherwise and you plan to use it for a few more years, it may still be a good idea to fix it.
Hi. This is a great video however i have the same head gasket job to do on the previous model camry the two litre 87/92 model .while it looks like much the same engine as the 2.2 there seem to be issues around accessing the timing belt area .Ive been told that may have to remove engine mounts etc .can you shed any light before i start pulling things apart .unfortunately i cannot find any videos relating to this particular engine. thak s
Your engine is the 3s-fe. If you search for 3S-FE timing belt replacement, you'll find a few poorly made videos, but you should be able to get the information that you need. You can also read the engine service manual here: cardiagn.com/engine-mechanical-3s-fe-engine/ scroll down to page EG-34
That sounds more like it needs spark plugs or maybe a vacuum leak. Bad valve timing usually has more severe symptoms like it won't run or backfires through the intake. Checking the timing valve timing is pretty easy though. You only need to take the top part of the timing cover to see the timing mark on the camshaft pulley. The other mark is on the crank pulley, which is already outside of the timing cover.
im suspecting its incorrect valve timing.i have a 5sfe aswell. but its very rich and vacuum hoses r connected up no leaks. when i press the pedal it bogs. wont even rev nothing?
checking the valve timing is very easy. You only need to remove the upper timing cover. Line up the mark on the harmonic balancer and the mark on the camshaft. Watch the video at 13:35 If the timing is wrong, check the belt. It's probably old. Replace the timing belt.
The 5Sfe is a non-interference engine. That means the valves can not hit the pistons, even if the timing belt is installed wrong. You won't damage your engine, but it definitely won't run right if you're off by a tooth. You'll get no power, and the engine might backfire through the intake.
The remanufactured head I bought is ready to go in to the engine. The machine shop should have done a valve job, installed new seals, and made sure it's flat and within specs. Yes, I should have checked it myself too, but it turned out OK.
excellent video,,, question, by any chance are you in the north east section? im in CT,,, maybe you can do the same job on my camry, let me know thanks, I will chk back to see if you responded.
Please help me do mine! I did a compression test on it about 2 or 3 months ago and it was still in great shape. The exhaust manifold had started coming loose which made it run horrible so I thought it was my head gasket. Lately it started to loose power somewhat and had engine light on but I replaced some fuses and disconnected the battery so the light went out. It hasn't come on since so I don't know what the code was and it still hasn't come on after almost a month.. i saw some fresh looking oil on the back right top side of the engine today above the air intake? Hoping that isn't the head gasket but with how its running (not horrible) I think its a gasket somewhere.. help me plzz I love my car and have replaced everything except the engine practically.
@@LabCoatPaul how do I test to see if this is an actual problem? Its a tight space right back in there and if possible I might be able to snap a picture close enough in that general area in the daylight. I greatly appreciate your quick response as well. How much do you know about this car as well? I could really use your knowledge and have been trying to find someone who owns one and understands the general workings and possible problems they might have.
@@LabCoatPaul p.s. I had the plugs and wires changed when my mechanic did the timing belt after it went out last year and ever since they were changed the new wires have fell off/unplugged from the distributor cap. First 2 times I noticed immediately and stopped and found that to be the problem. 3rd time was last week I was doing a regular inspection under the hood filling fluids and have also started to clean the engine compartment delicately.. i saw the middle wire was unplugged from the distributor cap and do not know how long it has been like that. I didn't have any issues like I had when the other 2 came unplugged (loss of extreme power) what does the middle plug do? It runs away from the engine unlike my other 4 that run each cylinder i guess.. I'm surprised this didn't solve my slight loss of power issue after I plugged it back in.😒
@@zacharyjoel9449 The distributor sends the spark to each spark plug at the right time. The center wire goes to the ignition coil, which is bolted to the firewall. The coil makes the spark. If the center distributor wire is unplugged, the engine will not run. To make sure your spark plug wires don't unplug, pull each wire out of the distributor cap, one at a time. Pull the rubber cover back away from the connector. Then plug it in to the distributor cap. You should feel it snap into place. If the connector is loose, you can spread the connector a little bit, then plug it in. After it's plugged in, push the rubber cover over the post on the distributor.
I got mine from Autozone.com. You can just order it online and have it shipped to your house or the nearest store. There are two versions: California emissions, and normal. Look at the emissions label under the hood to find out which one you have.
That sounds like a bad time for sure. You may be better off replacing the engine (or the car). A 1996 Camry with 150K miles is worth about $1,600. A head gasket set for your car is about $340 from Autozone + $40 head bolts + $150 timing belt, water pump kit + $40 oil and antifreeze. Your project will cost at least $600, but could be as much as $1600 if the cylinder heads are bad. That's not including any labor or tools you may have to get. Keep in mind, even after you do head gaskets, the rest of your car is still worn out. Unless you've done a lot of repairs, your struts and springs are probably dead, the transmission is close to blowing up, and the interior is probably gross and mostly broken. Financially, it makes no sense to do major repairs on old cars. I always fix up my cars because I'm dumb and I love them. If you do go the replacement car route, 1996 and newer cars have OBD 2, so you can plug in a scan tool and the car's computer will help you fix check engine light stuff. On the older cars, like yours, you have to jumper a couple terminals and it will flash the light at you to tell you a code. The old on board diagnostics suck.
Good video, but I will say to your comment about "bending the camshafts" by undoing the bolts too soon or too much. LOL GOOD LUCK bending a cam like that, will never happen. Sees more forces per rev than you can apply period.
Replacing the head will have no effect on the piston rings. The compression will be higher, compared to having a blown head gasket, but that won't make anything else wear faster.
How much do u think a repair like this will run in a shop? Im far from a mechanic even with vidoes i dont even have the tools thats why i was asking if u woulf just do it its a 93 camry so it's older but the model and make is the same
The quick answer is: the repair costs 3 times more than your car is worth. Shops will charge at least $1,500 for head gasket replacement. My car also had a bad cylinder head, so that was $450 for the cylinder head, plus about $250 for head gasket set, head bolts, oil, antifreeze, sealant, etc. So my repair was about $700 not including labor. If you don't take your cylinder head in to the machine shop to get it measured, you might be completely wasting your time and money by changing the head gasket. Also, if you're not a mechanic, you will probably kill your car if you attempt to replace the head gasket. I currently don't have the time to work on your car, sorry. Basically it's about a 10 hour job, so labor will run anywhere from $500 to $1000 or more at a shop, depending on their hourly rate. So my advice to you is: if you love your car and want it fixed, be prepared to spend a lot of money. Consider replacing the car, or if it runs ok, drive it a bit longer, then replace the car.
I agree. The Camrys are very good cars. I went through my whole engine and fixed all the leaks, put all 4 new struts and springs in, and it was just as good as a new car. I recently sold mine and got a 1997 RAV4 instead. It's like the Camry, except even cooler because it's smaller and 4 wheel drive. Doesn't ride nearly as smooth as the Camry though.
yes, as soon as I did that, I felt really dumb. I should have used assembly lube. It's a thinner grease that dissolves in oil when you start the engine.
You mention hose three going down to the coolant switch. I have NO IDEA where you got that information, but COOLANT has NOTHING to do with the EVAP system. You clearly don't have correct information. My Toyota Camry does NOT HAVE ANY HOSE going from Intake to the coolant switch. You need to research what you're doing.
+Justin Snyder The hose goes to the TVV (temperature vacuum valve), located where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine. This valve opens when the engine is hot. It prevents fuel vapors from the charcoal canister from entering the engine when it's cold. And I did research it by looking at the emissions control routing sticker on the hood of my car. Pause the video at 11:28 to see it. My car is the California emissions version, so it's possible that I have more parts in the EVAP system than you do. Newer cars will use an electronic solenoid instead of a vacuum valve attached to the coolant passage. Either way, there should be some sort of valve between the evap canister and the intake.
Paul Shpakov Still doesn't make sense. Why would fuel vapors and the evaporation system have anything to do with the RADIATOR??? Doesn't make sense. I have a Toyota Camry LE 1996. It isn't connected that way and my car runs fine. So something isn't making sense in your video.
Anyone else reading this don't be confused by Justin's confusion. It has nothing to do with coolant except the temperature. It opens the line beween the canister and the intake only when the engine is hot.
Justin Snyder, first off all you are rude. Second of all you should not be watching these video's after reading your comments. You should be watching a cooking channel and figure out the optimum oven temperature for baking a cake. These video's are obviously too technical for you and your rude personality.
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This is a phenomenally well executed video. I wish every video here was so concise, clear and overdubbed in speedframes. Kick ass.
+Jack Bohannan Thanks! I love the good comments. I hope it was helpful for you.
very clear video, you make it look so easy but i know if it was me doing this it would take a good week to do because of unforeseen luck of breaking bolt or worst case a wrapped head or damage valves. Im glad you shared your experience with us on here, keep it up friend!
This is one of the best instructional videos I've ever seen on YT. Clear, concise and thorough. (IMHO: I produced tier 3 TV spots for 20 years, this guy's very good!).
Thank you! The newer videos are even better.
Thanks for the video, my '93 Camry recently had a blown head gasket, 227k miles, changed all 3 belts as well 👍👍
I’m in the middle of this project and needed a little guidance- video is extremely useful thank you 🙏
I would add that removing the wiring harness that is laying on top of the intake manifold is extremely helpful - take the trim piece off under the glove compartment and remove the glove compartment and unplug the wiring harness. At that point I was able to pull it out of the firewall (first unbolt the rubber boot holding it in place)
Thanks This helped A lot
Whoa, only an expert in that line of work can do what you just did.
So stoked that this only takes 17 minutes! I thought it would be longer.
Haa no shit. This looks it would take a novice like myself, more than a week to complete. I would rather drive it off a cliff and claim it on insurance
I like the drive it off a cliff idea. Too bad my car is only worth $1,000.
+Paul Shpakov +Paul Shpakov hello, thanks for the video. My 2001 camry 4-cylinder died on highway and oil was leaking from passenger side. I replaced timing belt, water pump, pulleys and oil pump seal. Tried to turn the engine manually but it was stuck. I think the valves hit pistons. Any idea if that's fixable in my garage?and is it worth it? Lol I'm so not expert but I think I could learn something AND not throw my baby for couple hundreds. And if you know of any video that shows how to do that please tell me,Thank you
what car do u have?
if its a 4 cylinder camry i might buy it.
It's a 4 cylinder camry. But i fixed it. And now running great ;)
My son’s 97 Camry engine is toast! Dropped the oil pan and found Tinker Bell’s Dad living in the oil sump. Found two con-rods totally destroyed including the crankshaft journals. Fortunately I can find a used engine and bring the car back to life. Meanwhile, making my son work for the engine by having him R&R the engine while I’m sitting on a beach chair sipping on ice cold Coronas micro managing the project...Hehe! 😎
Don't forget the limes! You definitely made the right choice by replacing the engine. Repairing an engine with that much damage is not worth it.
@@LabCoatPaul Haha! And an umbrella too!
This a very well put together video that is easy to follow without any excess. I also like your editing style of fast forwarding the R&R process while narrating the instructions. May I suggest some music to fill the voids?
I hate distracting music on these tutorial videos
If the music was very quiet in the background then yes, but otherwise I also like having no distractions when the steps matter.
I agree that this is a great video. I just did this procedure, replaced a cylinder head on my 01 Camry using this as a primary guide. It's taken me about 10 times as long as Paul and mine hasn't turned out as well. When I started it up, I got a loud pop. Tested compression on cyl 1 = 0. Went to put the plug back in and it won't sit down. I assume I've damaged a piston or cam somehow that's crushing the tip of the spark plug. I assume it's time to call it done,...but if anyone has any ideas or things to check, I'm open and would appreciate the advice.
Quick update: I looked down the spark tubes and noticed that there's a threaded sleeve in the broken one that's a different color, brass?, it's yellow metal and it's pushed up into the tube.
This is the best video info that I see short and preside and I see 12 videos to compare sow thanks for the info
I have replaced the timing belt on similar model camrys and that was OK but I have a blown head/head gasket now and really it is not an economic repair for most people. If u know exactly what u are doing (and you took 10 hrs, I would take three times or more) then perhaps it is worth it but for most people the car is not worth repairing at that point- especially if it has numerous other issues of age. My a/c needs a $300 repair, the paint is pretty bad, interior really bad so market value would be only 1K. It would be easier for most people to use the 20-30 hours in extra paid work and put the money into a newer car.
Of course if u enjoy the repair work then fair enough but your video totally convinced me to scrap my old car.
If you have a blown HG and non working AC, it's not even worth $1k. more like $200.
@@richieschmidt6225 Depends on where u live.
Hey great video thanks for taking the time to make it. I am about to do this exact project on a 95 Camry. At 11:42 I am assuming you relocate the vacuum switching valve, then you say not to use the vacuum line harness. Did you pull the vacuum lines out of the old harness then cut them to length? Or did you buy all new lines? What type of silicone is that?
I'm gonna do mine too (95 Camery) I got this... (I hope so)
i thank you so much i put my PC into my garage and made it step by step. My car runns fine !!! i diddnt got the lambda sensor on the elbow
very good video wondering why you didn't replace water pump when you were there
you are the best men. very detail about this head rebuild. easy understand and very helpful. thanks
This engine is the same than the Rav4 1996 so this video is very useful! I was looking for this! thanks!
the 1996 rav4 has a different engine, it's the 2.0 liter 3s-fe, similar but not the same as the 2.2 liter 5s-fe in this camry
@@NickAlexander_is_Awesome agree but the tips here can be applied to the Rav4 engine don't you think?
@@ignacioanaya3403 no doubt
You did really hell job! Outstanding mechanical skills.
Just go to a mechanic what I'm thinking. I would never be able to put this back together lol
Biyo ri if you drive a 1996 Toyota Camry it’s not worth the cost it to bring it to a mechanic
Disregard James Vegan. I have a 93 Camry that is worth it because Its just a good reliable car. I CAN do the work myself but would rather just have a quality mechanic do it at a fair price. Some care are worth more than sticker price.
@@jamesmeegan4755 I have a 93 Camry too. Do you have a vibration at idle? If so lmk what you did to fix it lol
The best video!!! Спасибо просто и понятно один только вопрос распределения вал взводить не нужно? Собираюсь повторить ваш подвиг. Thanks for your time
Great video. Where did you get the remanufactured head?
Great video now please do a rear main seal video. Same car.
I was shocked that the split gear on the camshaft didn't give up any trouble at start up... How bad did it "chatter" afterwards? If you noticed strange sounds, and vibrations, that's what it was from... You're supposed to put a 6mm x 1.00 in the split tension gear on the camshaft, before removal, and remove it after re-installation. Otherwise, chatter and/or vibration will occur. Super job though.
Yes, the bolt is left out when the installation is done. My engine works great with the new head. The valve lifters are very loud, but that's normal for the 5s-fe engine. It sounds kind of like a sewing machine.
how long did it take you
HEY! well done video. Doing the same job on my 93 wagon. Wich brand/type of gasket did you use? im looking to get de FEL-PRO HS 9861 PT Head Gasket Set expecting to get something that would last. thank you
Very nice video young man, well made.
Is this the same for a 98 camry mines is a california emissions too didn't understand tight cylinder head bolts 90 degrees
Look at the video at 7:08. Toyota says to torque the head bolts to 36 ft-lb, then turn the bolts an additional 90 degrees.
.....to the point. Excellent video. Thank you.
You did not mention the torque spec of the metal fitting that goes on the upper radiator hose and has all the coolant sensors as well as the bvsv. If you could comment that I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks - very informative. Doing mine this weekend
Instructions unclear, accidentally removed transmission...
Took a wrong turn in albuquerque
excellent video. Who supplied your cylinder head?
I got a remanufactured cylinder head from Autozone.
All I got to say is Wow! Don't think I can remember where everything goes.
Great video!!, where did u buy the re manufactured head?, thanks
great video but unfortunately for me not enough tools and too much removal of other parts
Hello, I have a 2000 camry 2.2l with high postive long term fuel trim at 20% at idle, but at higher rpm it drops to 5%, but I cannot find a leak, would a exhaust manifold or intake manifold leak would cuase this? I also have do NOT have check engine light on.
thank you.
if i pay a mechanic what is a good price for labor and part?
Great video, I hope I never have to do this to the head while the engine is in the car, rebuild on a stand would even be sketchy! Are you still driving the car? How many miles have you gotten since this procedure? update us please!
I drove the car for a year after replacing the cylinder head, then I sold it. Now I have a 1997 Toyota RAV4. The Camry didn't have air conditioning (it was the really cheap model), and it didn't have AWD. Now I have both in my new car.
@@LabCoatPaul To comment on this a little more. I happened to have a 1994 camry, 4 cyl, and i used this very video from Paul to replace my headgasket about a year ago (it was oct2018, with 310k mileage). I didn't have impact wrench so removing the balancer was a challenge, but the biggest challenge was removing that intake manifold from engine's back, I swore like a seaman while doing that !! How it seems so easy in the vid - i'm left to guess :) Also, I only had to re-plane the old cyl head, it was in a good shape, with minimal warpage.
In any case, everything was done right, and my car is running strong now, with 325 k on it one year later. Planning to go till 400k until i'm worried about TB again.
Paul, i took inspiration from your vid back then and did it myself. Otherwise - paying ~ 2k for this job in a car which is worth like 500$ would have been a shame!
THANKS a lot.
@@myaso4123 It's a pain to work on some things without an air compressor. I have a Porter Cable pancake compressor and a Bostitch 500ft/lbs impact wrench. I have done harmonic balancers on my Mustang and Camry, all the struts on the Camry, the lower control arms and then lots of suspension work on my Camaro. I tried everything to get the balancer off on my Mustang, I did the breaker bar and 2x4s and a Craftsman battery powered impact, but nothing broke it loose. That little Porter Cable ripped it right off.
Great vid
I think my car also have leak head gasket because there is buble in coolant reservoir when engine running. Also my car has terrible fuel consumption, it possible it cause by the leak head gasket?
I learned a lot..happy guy you are!!
Well done. Thanks for a great video!
😮my boy said my car is ghetto.. his gotta be from the west coast..
Where did you order cylinder head from
Eres un mago. Perdón una pregunta. Que es esa herramienta curva de color morado que usás en el minuto 13.07 al 13.13. Gracias.
How long did it take for you to remove it? and how long to reassemble? a piece of metal from the exhaust fell into the cylinder 3 valve and possibly the cylinder. Great video, thanks.
Replacing the head gasket is about a 10 hour job. You might be able to get the metal piece out if you take out the spark plug and use a magnet.
I am very pleased thanks a bunch for the video upmost respect
was yours the california version also was the head gasket metal or of composite material?
The head gasket was metal, coated with some sealing material. You can see it at 4:50 in the video.
very nice video.
where did u buy the cylinder head just in case i need 1. im going to overhaul my 2001.
I got mine at Autozone. Buying it online is much better than going to the store. Autozone changes their special deals every week. I bought mine for 20% off. Take a close look at your emissions label on your car before you order. The California cylinder head is different from the regular one.
That's actually great procedure, how long did it take you to get the job Done ? The convenience of having a garage great.
+Geo Von Lengerke Thanks! Well, it took me forever because I waited for parts and made a video. I would say it's about a 10 hour job.
Hey Paul what happens if you don't prime the oil pump?
hi i have a question before i replace my cylinder headgasket what kind of radiator cap are you using on your car radiator? thanks
+condari sergio It's a regular 16psi cap from the auto parts store.
Good video! Great work.
Good Video Paul. I'm planning to do this on my daughter's car. Just wondering, did you support the engine? And where is the safest place to put my jack stand? I noticed you just lift the right side of the car. Thanks and more power.
+Fransystems All the lower engine mounts are still in place, so you don't need to support the engine. Lifting both sides will give you more room to work.
Great video! Helping my youngest fix up her 95 celica gt, this is exactly what I needed, the manual she found has proven to be useless. Just curious, are there torque settings when re-installing the cam shafts?
Yes. Watch the video at 8:14
@@LabCoatPaul sorry, missed it last night, I am getting old👍Great video. Was that your first time? Also, where did you get the manual?
Might just scrap my car after watching this.
yea 500 bucks in a max 1500 dollar car
Great job Bro ! You are good....
Good video my brother
So if I lose a bolt is there a forum that labels out every bolt?
Go to parts.toyota.com/ and you can find a diagram of every part in your engine. Or make a trip to the junkyard.
At @11:42 I am assuming you relocate the vacuum switching valve, then you say not to use the vacuum line harness. Did you pull the vacuum lines out of the old harness then cut them to length? Or did you buy all new lines? What type of silicone is that?
Yes, I re-used the hoses. I used black RTV silicone sealer from the auto parts store.
You don't need to replace the head merely cause it warped, they can shave it for about 40 bucks at the machine shop.
Mine was severely warped. The machine shop said it would likely break a camshaft. My car had over 150,000 miles and the car is over 20 years old. The valve seals are old, the valve seats are worn, and the lifters are probably out of spec. A remanufactured head is the best option.
My next project.
Darn good video! BTW, what brand of torque wrenches did you use? I'd like to buy some w/o breaking the bank.
Well..... I just had a $50 auto parts store torque wrench. It broke after a while.
I would recommend a Snap-On torque wrench, even though it's expensive. Never buy a used torque wrench though, because you don't know if it was stored properly. If a torque wrench isn't zeroed out after every use, it will lose it's calibration.
@@LabCoatPaul Thanks!
Hi where did you get the head? Looking for one for my 99 RAV4 in California
Great job by the way
@@juanmespinoza65 Thanks! I just got a remanufactured head from AutoZone.
Hello Paul where did you purchase your cylinder head from? I have a 1995 Celica GT and need a new cylinder head. Thanks
I ordered mine from Autozone.
How different is is the v6 engine?
Hi friend, good work.
Is it possible that my engiine was mounted in the wrong revolution on crank?
I've cheked everithing in my car, but it still with low power, i was thinking if my mechanical had mounted the crank like in the second revolution, my engine runs, but with a very low power.
thanks for the video, watching from brazil.
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If your timing is off by more than 1 tooth on the belt, the engine won't run at all. Watch the video at 12:48 and check to make sure your timing belt is installed properly. You should also check your spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor, and test the compression on your engine.
Where'd you learn to do all this btw? Or just followed the manual?
I'm a mechanic, so basically I can replace the head gasket on any car. I just worked on cars a lot and figured stuff out. Also, I went to Wyotech for automotive technology.
@@LabCoatPaul is this a common problem on these engines?
@@conner5611 At this point, yes. These cars are more than 20 years old, so most of them are going to have a lot of miles and all the gaskets and seals are bad.
@@LabCoatPaul but its not as common as the 6.0l powerstroke is it? our car has around 156k and doesn't burn any oil or loose any coolant
@@conner5611 Your luck is better than mine. My 1996 Camry and 1997 RAV4 both needed head gaskets, so 100% of my old Toyotas needed head gaskets.
Do you know the torque for the valve cover?
How much did this project cost you... I'm getting weird noises coming from my cylinder head but not sure if the car is worth the money to fix it.... it still runs but its definitely not a highway vehicle cross country vehicle...
The remanufactured cylinder head was about $500 from Autozone. Then add oil, coolant, head gasket set, timing belt, water pump, and a lot of time. I would budget about $1,000 for this project if you do all the work yourself for free.
Is it worth it? Technically, no. An old Camry is worth about $1,500 and a new cylinder head (at the shop) is at least $2,500. If your car is in good condition otherwise and you plan to use it for a few more years, it may still be a good idea to fix it.
Hi. This is a great video however i have the same head gasket job to do on the previous model camry the two litre 87/92 model .while it looks like much the same engine as the 2.2 there seem to be issues around accessing the timing belt area .Ive been told
that may have to remove engine mounts etc .can you shed any light before i start pulling things apart .unfortunately i cannot find any videos relating to this particular engine. thak s
Your engine is the 3s-fe. If you search for 3S-FE timing belt replacement, you'll find a few poorly made videos, but you should be able to get the information that you need. You can also read the engine service manual here: cardiagn.com/engine-mechanical-3s-fe-engine/
scroll down to page EG-34
@@LabCoatPaul thank you for this much appreciated
hey where did you buy the new cylinder head?
+Imar Giovanni Uriostegui You can get them from Autozone
OMG have to remove everything just to change a gasket!
would incoreect valve timing cause my car to bog with poor idle & when throttle is applied and run rich?
That sounds more like it needs spark plugs or maybe a vacuum leak. Bad
valve timing usually has more severe symptoms like it won't run or
backfires through the intake. Checking the timing valve timing is
pretty easy though. You only need to take the top part of the timing
cover to see the timing mark on the camshaft pulley. The other mark is
on the crank pulley, which is already outside of the timing cover.
im suspecting its incorrect valve timing.i have a 5sfe aswell. but its very rich and vacuum hoses r connected up no leaks. when i press the pedal it bogs. wont even rev nothing?
and it sort of backfires when trying to rev the engine up
checking the valve timing is very easy. You only need to remove the upper timing cover. Line up the mark on the harmonic balancer and the mark on the camshaft. Watch the video at 13:35 If the timing is wrong, check the belt. It's probably old. Replace the timing belt.
What will happen if your one tooth off on the camshaft pulley when reinstalling timing belt?
The 5Sfe is a non-interference engine. That means the valves can not hit the pistons, even if the timing belt is installed wrong. You won't damage your engine, but it definitely won't run right if you're off by a tooth. You'll get no power, and the engine might backfire through the intake.
you are taking stuff for granted. how do you know that the head wasn't shaved down past the limit without finding out after you installed the head?
The remanufactured head I bought is ready to go in to the engine. The machine shop should have done a valve job, installed new seals, and made sure it's flat and within specs. Yes, I should have checked it myself too, but it turned out OK.
This engine has a scissor gear on the camshaft. You forgot to set the tension on the gear before installation. Great video otherwise!
How has your Camry been driving since this repair?
Excellent. The engine has a little bit more power and I don't have to worry about it breaking down.
I took off all the head bolts and the head does not budge what did I miss
Sometimes you need to pry it a little bit.
excellent video,,, question, by any chance are you in the north east section? im in CT,,, maybe you can do the same job on my camry, let me know thanks, I will chk back to see if you responded.
I took the distributor out before i would line up the cam and crank shaft. Would it affect the turning on the car in any way? thanks!!
No. You can install the distributor whenever you want.
Thank you!! Your video is a great help blessings!!
Your awesome
DAmm bro not gonna lie dammmmmmmmmm to hard lol
Yeah. I need help....
Please help me do mine! I did a compression test on it about 2 or 3 months ago and it was still in great shape. The exhaust manifold had started coming loose which made it run horrible so I thought it was my head gasket. Lately it started to loose power somewhat and had engine light on but I replaced some fuses and disconnected the battery so the light went out. It hasn't come on since so I don't know what the code was and it still hasn't come on after almost a month.. i saw some fresh looking oil on the back right top side of the engine today above the air intake? Hoping that isn't the head gasket but with how its running (not horrible) I think its a gasket somewhere.. help me plzz I love my car and have replaced everything except the engine practically.
It sounds like you have a valve cover gasket leak. it's a common problem and it's cheap and easy to fix.
@@LabCoatPaul how do I test to see if this is an actual problem? Its a tight space right back in there and if possible I might be able to snap a picture close enough in that general area in the daylight. I greatly appreciate your quick response as well. How much do you know about this car as well? I could really use your knowledge and have been trying to find someone who owns one and understands the general workings and possible problems they might have.
@@LabCoatPaul p.s. I had the plugs and wires changed when my mechanic did the timing belt after it went out last year and ever since they were changed the new wires have fell off/unplugged from the distributor cap. First 2 times I noticed immediately and stopped and found that to be the problem. 3rd time was last week I was doing a regular inspection under the hood filling fluids and have also started to clean the engine compartment delicately.. i saw the middle wire was unplugged from the distributor cap and do not know how long it has been like that. I didn't have any issues like I had when the other 2 came unplugged (loss of extreme power) what does the middle plug do? It runs away from the engine unlike my other 4 that run each cylinder i guess.. I'm surprised this didn't solve my slight loss of power issue after I plugged it back in.😒
@@zacharyjoel9449 The distributor sends the spark to each spark plug at the right time. The center wire goes to the ignition coil, which is bolted to the firewall. The coil makes the spark. If the center distributor wire is unplugged, the engine will not run.
To make sure your spark plug wires don't unplug, pull each wire out of the distributor cap, one at a time. Pull the rubber cover back away from the connector. Then plug it in to the distributor cap. You should feel it snap into place. If the connector is loose, you can spread the connector a little bit, then plug it in. After it's plugged in, push the rubber cover over the post on the distributor.
where can we buy a remanufactured HEAD?! link plz!
I got mine from Autozone.com. You can just order it online and have it shipped to your house or the nearest store. There are two versions: California emissions, and normal. Look at the emissions label under the hood to find out which one you have.
The video is good but the procedures aren't clear.
Oh my God.. I have a 94 toyota camry XLE v6, over 304,000 miles, I might have to do this... No garage! And fuckin V6...
That sounds like a bad time for sure. You may be better off replacing the engine (or the car). A 1996 Camry with 150K miles is worth about $1,600.
A head gasket set for your car is about $340 from Autozone + $40 head bolts + $150 timing belt, water pump kit + $40 oil and antifreeze. Your project will cost at least $600, but could be as much as $1600 if the cylinder heads are bad. That's not including any labor or tools you may have to get.
Keep in mind, even after you do head gaskets, the rest of your car is still worn out. Unless you've done a lot of repairs, your struts and springs are probably dead, the transmission is close to blowing up, and the interior is probably gross and mostly broken. Financially, it makes no sense to do major repairs on old cars. I always fix up my cars because I'm dumb and I love them.
If you do go the replacement car route, 1996 and newer cars have OBD 2, so you can plug in a scan tool and the car's computer will help you fix check engine light stuff. On the older cars, like yours, you have to jumper a couple terminals and it will flash the light at you to tell you a code. The old on board diagnostics suck.
Good video, but I will say to your comment about "bending the camshafts" by undoing the bolts too soon or too much. LOL GOOD LUCK bending a cam like that, will never happen. Sees more forces per rev than you can apply period.
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how many miles did the bottom end do ?
145,000. The rest of the engine is still good. If you take care of them, these Toyotas will last forever.
+Paul Shpakov I thought the reconditioned head would damage the piston rings
Replacing the head will have no effect on the piston rings. The compression will be higher, compared to having a blown head gasket, but that won't make anything else wear faster.
+Paul Shpakov what if the head was shaved for higher compression? with valve jobs? wouldnt that putload on the piston rings from compression?
What is that tool at 13:09?
That is a pink make - up mirror. :)
Thank you. Unfortunately, I only have a blue one. 😀
How much would u charge to do this to my 93?
Same amount as the shop. But you can do it yourself and save a lot of money! :)
How much do u think a repair like this will run in a shop? Im far from a mechanic even with vidoes i dont even have the tools thats why i was asking if u woulf just do it its a 93 camry so it's older but the model and make is the same
The quick answer is: the repair costs 3 times more than your car is worth. Shops will charge at least $1,500 for head gasket replacement.
My car also had a bad cylinder head, so that was $450 for the cylinder head, plus about $250 for head gasket set, head bolts, oil, antifreeze, sealant, etc. So my repair was about $700 not including labor. If you don't take your cylinder head in to the machine shop to get it measured, you might be completely wasting your time and money by changing the head gasket.
Also, if you're not a mechanic, you will probably kill your car if you attempt to replace the head gasket. I currently don't have the time to work on your car, sorry. Basically it's about a 10 hour job, so labor will run anywhere from $500 to $1000 or more at a shop, depending on their hourly rate.
So my advice to you is: if you love your car and want it fixed, be prepared to spend a lot of money. Consider replacing the car, or if it runs ok, drive it a bit longer, then replace the car.
You cant put a price on sentimemtal value u cant argue that it was and probaly still is the best car u ever drove and 1500 is worth it if u have it
I agree. The Camrys are very good cars. I went through my whole engine and fixed all the leaks, put all 4 new struts and springs in, and it was just as good as a new car. I recently sold mine and got a 1997 RAV4 instead. It's like the Camry, except even cooler because it's smaller and 4 wheel drive. Doesn't ride nearly as smooth as the Camry though.
You put oil too early and then you have to clean it later . Hummm .
yes, as soon as I did that, I felt really dumb. I should have used assembly lube. It's a thinner grease that dissolves in oil when you start the engine.
You used the wrong Coolant lol
You mention hose three going down to the coolant switch. I have NO IDEA where you got that information, but COOLANT has NOTHING to do with the EVAP system. You clearly don't have correct information. My Toyota Camry does NOT HAVE ANY HOSE going from Intake to the coolant switch. You need to research what you're doing.
+Justin Snyder The hose goes to the TVV (temperature vacuum valve), located where the upper radiator hose connects to the engine. This valve opens when the engine is hot. It prevents fuel vapors from the charcoal canister from entering the engine when it's cold. And I did research it by looking at the emissions control routing sticker on the hood of my car. Pause the video at 11:28 to see it. My car is the California emissions version, so it's possible that I have more parts in the EVAP system than you do. Newer cars will use an electronic solenoid instead of a vacuum valve attached to the coolant passage. Either way, there should be some sort of valve between the evap canister and the intake.
Paul Shpakov Still doesn't make sense. Why would fuel vapors and the evaporation system have anything to do with the RADIATOR??? Doesn't make sense. I have a Toyota Camry LE 1996. It isn't connected that way and my car runs fine. So something isn't making sense in your video.
Anyone else reading this don't be confused by Justin's confusion.
It has nothing to do with coolant except the temperature. It opens the line beween the canister and the intake only when the engine is hot.
Justin Snyder, first off all you are rude. Second of all you should not be watching these video's after reading your comments. You should be watching a cooking channel and figure out the optimum oven temperature for baking a cake. These video's are obviously too technical for you and your rude personality.