Lexus GS300, GS350, IS350, IS250 Valve Cover Gasket Replacement
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----------------- Hey guys here with another DIY showing you how to replace BOTH valve cover gaskets on the GR family of Lexus and Toyota engines. This car is a 2006 GS300 but this engine is also found in various Lexus and Toyota models. The GS300, GS350, IS250, IS3500.
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You are the Man! If you do more work please keep the quality videos coming. Clear visuals, great explanations and the details were so much appreciated. You saved me a lot of money! Thank you!!!
You’re welcome
You don't know how much this video has helped me with my aftermarket Lexus motor install. Thank you for this video. You might not have realised how much info you are giving by simply saying what parts you are working with and just by the viewers seeing what you are working with and where.
Glad to help.
Well made video. Thank you for your time. I used this to know if could do it or not and did this repair thanks to you sir.
time and effort very much appreciated thank you so much for the video
By far the best video on VCG DYI replacement on a Lex. Great Job.
Awesome job! Great video!! I'm considering replacing my spark plugs very soon. Now I'm thinking of doing the valve cover gasket because they have never been done before. 1777,800 miles on my 007 IS350. I'm a big believer in doing maintenance before it needs to be done only because it gives me pice of mind knowing that it's been done!! Thank you. Jeff Grant Mooresville NC USA
Thanks very much for this video, gives me the confidence to get the job done.
I will need to do this soon on my 2006 IS350 2GR-FSE, I subed.
Thank you so, so much - I've been thinking about taking the covers off to tighten the bolts on the cam gears, since it started rattling a week ago and I read that the bolts may come loose and cause oil to leak back into the engine and not stay inside them :) .
Kaloyan Beshe
Helping Hand Auto Repair, i greatly appreciate you posting this. I was able to tackle this in my garage. Thanks once again!
Of course! Good job!
Thank you for this video! Saved a bunch of money. One suggestion… If the spark plug caps don’t fit, most likely you didn’t remove the metal ring from the previous cap. Use a blade screw driver to pry the old one out.
I appreciate you for doing this video for all of us. This was beyond helpful. 🙌🏻
Your video is greatly appreciated. Im doing same with wife's 2011 lexus is250. Very helpful
Thanks for watching.
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Man amazing work ! This video is really helpful I need to do the same to my Lexus IS 350 and needed a video like this !
Thanks
If its 06-11 its the same
Exelent video,buen trabajo my friend,thank you so much,best wishes from Los Angeles, California.
Thanks for upload this video ! Very nice!
Thanks bro for sharing that.
Thanks for the video I will attempt to do it myself.this video I'd very helpful
Nice video. I subbed. Leaking valve cover gaskets are what is affecting my is250 now.
Same
I would recommend covering those open inlets !! Sod’s law something could fall in and ruin your day😬
Especially working outside, I was doing some work last week and we've already got leaves falling off our trees and I had to clean them out of the engine bay before closing the hood. I don't want to think of one clogging an intake valve or getting into a cylinder.
Very Helpful, pain in the ass for sure with the wiring harness in the way. Thanks for posting, should save about 600$ per gasket at the dealer
alherchenreder Glad this video helped you out! Don’t forget to hit the subscribe button for more automotive repair content. Yea those wiring harnesses suck!
No doubt
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
That is a good work. I like it.
Awesome Video... Thank you!
I bought the gasket set this morning. I just happened to stumble opon your video. You just made my life easier😊.
Very descriptive and verbatim. You deserve all good things that happen to you😎👍 Thank You!
Hernan Hernandez Thanks very much for the kind words!
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair hey brother whats ur email í have a cuestión regarding my 2006 lexus is 250
junior barrios What’s the question?
Great video ! thanks ... BTW I would put something to cover the engine intake holes .
Same thought, the FSM directs them to be covered with tape. Fishing something out of there that got dropped in would be a pain and if working outdoors something is likely going to blow by and fall in there.
About to do this. Really good video. Wish you showed when you were taking the valve cover off and putting it back on so we can see how difficult or easy it comes on or off. Did you have to use some kind of sealant on the gasket? Thanks again. This is really helpful.
Found my answer in the msgs below. Sorry for asking same questions.
Awesome video! Thanks man!
No problem!
your teaching skill is very good, sir.
Thanks.
i got mine done today u got to have a lot of patience to do that job but im glad i safe some $$ thanks for the video and the bolt by the driver side was really a b
bennyinmtl61 You’re right, this actually took me 3 hours. Of course filming made it longer.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair i did my starter too last week so i decide to fix everything to replace the starter too is not a joke the top bolt din t want to come out i had to cut it it was very rusty but got it done
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair 3 hours is not bad at all especially given that I've spent entire days just replacing suspension parts (especially with rusty fasteners.) Looks like I should plan to do this and my water pump in the same day since some of the same stuff needs to be worked around and less risk of spilling coolant from disconnecting hoses if it's already drained.
Good stuff bro.got a 06 GS300 leaking pretty bad..idk if i wanna even bother with it..i hate working on cars lol..big headache
Fernando Gomez save yourself some money!
Any suggestions on putting the spark plug tube seal on seem like mines doesn’t wanna fit I even used a rubber hammer and yes the seal goes to my car lol
So far am working on the hard side, am 2.5 hours into it have it off Am hoping will take 6.7 hours to complete per Mitchell
Very helpful video. I was able to do for the first time. I know its been a while but anyway do you remember if you had to prime the fuel lines? My car won't start after putting everything back. It looks like fuel is not getting there. Thanks a lot
check and see if u plugged the fuel pressure regulator connector back that was my issue i did everything correctly but forgot that
I need this done to my car....but i drive a 2007 Toyota Mark X... many in the US would not know about this car as it was only produced for the japanese market.....but they pretty much use the same engines 4GR-FSE and 3GR-FSE....I live on the Caribbean island of St. Kitts.....many thnaks :) !!!
Very good video!
I have a doubt. The VVTi engine 2GRFSE is the same VVTi at engine 4GRFSE? The mine is damage and i want to know if compatible. Thank you
❤very detailed 👌 👍 thank you sir.
Great video man, nice and clean video. Would you mind sharing the list of Tools especially the one you used at the back near the high pressure fuel pump. thanks
sunny ponappa badalera Hello, honestly I couldn’t remember every single tool I used in the video. I will say that you need a set of metric 3/8” sockets with a 3 and 6 inch wobble extension. The high pressure pump is held on by two 12mm nuts that can be accessed very easy from the top. As well as the metal pipe that heads towards the back of the motor. It is held on by two 10mm bolts that should be able to be accessed pretty easilyz
Any idea what the torque spec is for the two nuts holding fuel pump?
Since somebody today might be wondering according to the Factory Service Manual it's 18 ft-lbs for the fuel pump and 7 ft-lbs for the flange holding that fuel line in.
❤thank you very very much my friend this helped me a lot❤
Great video, very helpful, thanks. I have changed spark plugs but my issue is an engine rattle that got to the point engine would just stop (shut down). Any tips how I can access/replace the vvti controller/ timing chain?
Chain is a big job. Everything needs to come off the front of the motor. Valve covers need to come off too.
I wonder If the tube seals where but on right you had them facing up but now won't slide in easy threw spark plug tubes I got them in by using plastic pry bar any ideas I looked at yours and put mine in just like you had them facing??? Help lol
Good video. Only thing I'd recommend is covering the intake holes tape or rags . I've blown a motor dropped a bolt in and ran it.
My isF has bubbles in the coolant tank but there’s no overheat u think it’s the valley plate?
I keep getting p0455 and p0451 low evap i changed all the intake mainfold gaskets and changed the valve covers and spark plugs weirdly enough the evap hose connect to the purge valve wasn’t even connected when I started when I finished I felt like I was mixing up my breather tube and brake booster line it’s startes and cold starts smooth but when rpm goes under 1000 car won’t stay started
I just wanted to ask did you use the gasket maker ( toyota seal packing black or three bond or similar product) like area close to timing chain. Thanks
Bryan Galvez Yes, I did use black silicone. Permatex Black RTV.
do you recommend heating the engine before doing this? a couple Allen 5MM do not want to budge for me, I don't wanna trip then. Thank you!
I do not.
I’m looking for the thread size of the oil check valve on the driver side valve cover
Did you have to replace any o-rings when you removed the high pressure fuel pump pipe that connects underneath the intake plenum?
I didn’t
May i know from where did you connect the other side red wire that connected on the battery.
Good job
Great work. I’ll hire a mechanic to do mine. 😂😂.
Great video. Im planning to do mine as well. This is helpful. How do u remember where everything should be putting it back together ie. screws, and connectors, etc?
Yes
I suggest you take lots of pictures if you don’t remember and you can also use ziplock bags to label bolts to remember where they go
I just fought this on my 01 4runner with the 5vz motor. Took me about 6 hours. As helpful as this is it also is increasing my likelihood of letting someone else do it. I dont have the patience to do this again lol
Lol yes V6 FWD or RWD setups are just irritating on these Toyotas. Simply because you have to take the intake manifold off. If the intake manifolds were designed like some other car manufacturers (like Mercedes for instance) then you don’t need to take the manifold off at all. They are very easy to do.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair exactly! My 5vz is easy for the passenger side because you dont have to take off the intake but the driver side requires both upper and lower intake plenums and the throttle body and all vacuum lines and you still fight the wiring harness like the 2gr. I could definitely tackle this job myself but honestly for times sake and frustration I just dont see it being worth it lol
I'll still take this over a transverse-oriented engine where one bank is against a firewall, at least you can reach both easily in this arrangement.
@@jeffumbach that's true. I just know working on these motors is so much work compared to the 5vz-fe motor lol. Just a lot of stuff in your way every time you turn around
Hey man, thanks for the video. Very helpful. This will be my second time tackling this job. I have a problem tho, with mines I’ve had a p0420 code and it runs pretty rough. It’s been like that for a while and two months or so ago I swapped the two cats under front but I still have the code and I smell the egg smell. Do you think I would need to swap the rear cats?
If you didn’t replace the cats with new units, you will have the code and the smell until you replace the cats. The cats are most likely clogged causing it to run rough.
Did you get the job done? I need to do it too.
Very helpful indeed; however as you reiterated patience is the key to successfully completing these jobs. While I'm at it, how many camshaft timing oil control valves are they on these RWD 2008-2012 V6 IS250/350 engines?
I think there are 4 but I am no professional and I do not see these engines enough to know them off the top of my head.
Will this fix a car that has failed the combustion test on the coolant? I took it to Toyota and the basically said that I would need a new engine because I either have a crack in the block or a blown head gasket. If I open up my engine like this would I be able to tell which is which?
No this won’t help your problem. You need a head gasket job or a replacement engine
Your videos are a great help and they are very easy to follow along. It's awesome that you are wiling to help people like this!
I also have a question regarding this procedure. Along with replacing the spark plug tube seals do you recommend replacing any other seals while having the covers off? Reading the forums, where I actually found your video, I ran across people saying that there is o rings in the valve cover for oil passages to the camshaft. Could you clear that up for me please? I looked at the parts diagrams on the dealer sites and such but I only found CAMSHAFT BEARING CAP OIL HOLE GASKET, could this be what it is meant? I also ran across CAM TIMING OIL CONTROL VALVE, but again it does not point it out on the diagram?
My car is approaching 120k and it seems like something else comes up as soon as I fix one thing so I am just trying to get ahead if I can and prevent re-doing the same task twice lol.
Thank you for all your help!
Goran Lulic Yes there are small o-rings on the underside of the valve cover. I don’t recall these coming with the valve cover gasket kit. Then again this was a while ago. It very well may have come with my gasket set. They should be able to be found pretty easily at any local parts store or the dealership. Thanks for the kind words!
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair I gotcha, thought I'd check and see if it rang any bells. I may go by the dealership and see if they do in fact come with it. Thanks for replying so fast!👍👍
Did you need to disconnect battery fr any lights that may pop up or is it ok to leave it connected?
I left mine connected
This is virtually an engine work.
Hi, love your video. If I only need to replace the passenger side, do I need to take the intake manifold out?
You shouldn’t have to, but valve cover gaskets are normally sold as a pair. If one side is leaking, chances are the other side isn’t far behind. May as well replace them both.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair Thank you.
What are the 2 hoses above the fuel pressure regulator? I have an IS250 and those 2 hoses are directly above the regulator and I may need to disconnect one of them.
Heater hoses
Hey is there a certain way or torque spec I need to keep in mind when removing or putting back in the head gasket bolts?
You would need to look up head gasket torque specs online. However I did not do anything with the head gasket in this video.
Anyone knows what’s the torque specs for the bolts on the aluminum manifold and the plastic manifold? Can anyone answer that?
Any idea how long they should last after replacement?
The same as those did
Does anyone know which valve cover goes on what side I’m replacing my the valve cover on my 2009 is250 and Lexus has it labeled as cylinder 1 and cylinder 2 valve cover I would appreciate it thanks
Mine is is250 2008 and replacing valve cover gasket too. 11214-31020 gasket on right side( facing engine ) which is driver side as diagram.
Do you need to use FIPG or the Toyota black rtv? I know on my 22re I had to do the halfmoons and they require Toyota fipg
I believe I did on certain areas where the timing cover meets the front of the head and wherever there are humps or such. Sorry this was done awhile ago. I tend to just put RTV wherever I think a leak could develop. Not a lot but just a little bit.
Do you have to take off intake manifold just to get off the right rocket cover? I know you need to get both off but what about just the drivers side one?
Yes you do.
Hi, Thanks for the vblog. To replace the valve gasket ,it's a must using RTV silicon gasket maker together with the oem valve gasket?
It’s not necessarily needed unless you feel like making a judgment call. I didn’t use any and there isn’t a single leak.
I appreciate your prompt reply.Thanks...
chen steven Not a problem! Ask me any questions you may have.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair i had to use some cause mine was leaking but i got an after market at advanced auto part will suggest to get the oem
What are the symptoms of a bad valve cover gasket?
Bojidar Lukanov oil leaks.
Attach the link for the materials used, such as the valve cover gaskets. Great video bro.
Just fel pro gaskets from Orielly auto parts. Thanks.
I did my spark plugs today and found very little oil on one of the spark plugs. This is what I have to do?
Technically yes. If it’s not much then you could probably get away with not doing them for a LITTLE longer but that’s just avoiding the inevitable.
Could anyone please tell me how to put back the driver side banjo bolt back in the hole with that stupid A/C line in the way taking all the room? Do I need to remove that A/C line so I can have more room to get that banjo bolt back in place? ANYONE???
When you open the hood looks nice bcuz of the plastic cover😁.. by the time you take off the plastic What a bulky engine 🤔🤔.. i rather buy a integra more easy to fix it than the lexus... you did a good job 🤗🤗🤗
Arnold Baclig not sure why this was stated? Lol
Less clutter under the integra's hood, than what's under the plastic cover in the lexus engine bay. Lol
You think that’s bad. Keeping it clean under the covers is a real choir. 😜
Well it is a bigger engine and also more advanced than an integra engine so it would make sense that there is “more stuff.”
Hondas are much much easier to repair...
You think its possible to replace the passenger side gasket without removing the intake manifold?
Probably but you would want to replace both valve cover gaskets at the same time.
Anyone know what the torque specs on the banjo bolts are?
48 ft-lbs and don't forget to get new crush washers or Toyota gasket #90430-16012.
Do you need any paste around the gasket ??
I use some silicone on the lower side of the head. That would be the side near the exhaust manifolds.
on the two bolts that go to the fuel rail (behind the intake manifold) how did you get them off? I’m able to get one off but the other is kind of under part of the manifold. I can’t seem to get my tool onto it.
I believe I used either a small wrench or a 1/4” ratchet with a wobble extension. Sort of have to get creative lol.
Crows feet
Great job very informative and detailed and neat, my question is the intake manifold gasket has other name plenum gasket or that’s different , because I’m getting a new spark plugs with ignition coil and the mechanic ask me to bring plenum gasket and also I’m bringing two engine cover gasket since I have seeping in the left one, so he recommend me doing it at the same time thanks again for your vid
There is a plenum gasket/intake manifold gasket. They usually are one in the same. However most V6 engines will have an upper and lower intake manifold/plenum gasket. Shouldn’t need the lower gasket since you don’t even have to take that off. The upper gasket should be all that’s needed. Unless he or you want to replace the lower one.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair great thanks for the fast respond, but do I really need to change the lower one? Or the upper should be enough ? Also I saw your mentions the spark plugs tube gasket Do you recommend me replacing them since I have 111,500 on gs350 ? are yours was in a good shape ? Thanks again
You don’t need to change the lower one. Normally when you buy a valve cover gasket set, it will come with tube seals in the kit. If not, you need to buy them. That is considered “apart of” a valve cover gasket replacement. The car in this video was a customer’s car. I honestly can’t remember what they gave me in regards to parts since it was so long ago. I am quite confident that I would have told them to replace the tube seals.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair I’ll replace them all not a big of a deal they’re very cheap anyway from lexus dealer. Thumbs up my friend have a blessing Sunday 🎊
Thanks. Same to you.
Great video I am doing that repair on my car 2006 Is350 and I am having one hell of a time getting that fuel pump or regulator out-of-the-way. on my car the coolant lines are directly on top of it so I can’t just pick it up I’m having to remove additional items. Any additional wisdom on this
Marshall Kendo I can only assume the IS engine bay is slightly smaller than the GS I am working on in this video. If there is a way to detach the coolant lines via a bracket that would be able to give you more wiggle room, that would be the best way. You do need to loosen and remove the 10mm fasteners I mentioned in the video on the back of the motor and that little rubber hose I also mentioned. Worse case is you will need to disconnect the coolant lines that run on top of the it. I couldn’t imagine Lexus making it this difficult for IS owners but you never know.
That’s the approach I am going to take. Of coarse the nut for the bracket is tough. Once it’s loose I think I can push them out of the way
@@marshallkendo7095 how'd you get around this
Michael Lavin I did have to take it off but it was not to bad just have to take your time with it
On the one I worked on I had to remove both the intake manifolds and the runners just to get the second 10mm bolt off to move that hose out
Great video, how did you get the 2x10mm bolt from the fuel line AT 39:17? The space is tight and a rachet cannot fit there,
Honestly can’t remember. Probably either a 1/4” wobble extension or a small open end wrench.
It was a pain in the ass! I had to remove the lower intake plenum to get to it, which wasn’t hard at all just remove the bolts that come with it and might as well replace the gaskets from the lower intake manifold
This video just saved me like $800 cause I just did this on my 07 is350 with no real problems thanks to the amount of care and detail
How long did it take you? I plan on doing it on my 2010
@@youngsaintehendrixx8872if you’re a DIY newbie expect about all day 7-9 hours and if you’re more experienced probably a good 3-5 hours
What are your torque specs for the covers
Yes
Hi, did you depressurize the fuel system, if so, how ? Thanks !
Haydn Ciepiela Sorry, I don’t recall that I did. However if you would like to simply find the fuse (owners manual or online diagram) that operates the fuel pump. Start the car and pull it out while it’s running and then your system will not be pressurized anymore 👌🏽
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair Thank you!!!
whats the parts number for the gasket kit?
tinyv3 The Fel-Pro number for this kit is VS50690R
do you have to put rtv anywhere?
Where the front timing cover meets the cylinder head.
Just curious, im replacing my fuel pressure sensor on my 07 gs350. Are there any bolts behind the plenum, or are they simply all over the top? And thanks, I'm gonna subscribe
Should just be the bolts on top. You would need to watch that portion of the video again tbh. This was a while ago and I don’t remember everything exactly.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair yea thanks alot man. I've been literally studying this vid. Finishing up the repair this Saturday. I'll keep you posted
What’s the most I should pay for replacing the gaskets and spark plugs? I’m not smart enough to do it myself. 2006 is350 75k miles
That varies tremendously based on where you live. What I would suggest someone pay in my area is around $500-600
Did the job but now I’m leaking oil from the banjo bolt do I need new crush washers or why do you think it’s leaking?
Could need new washers. Or hopefully it’s not stripped.
Thanks for the quick response. I’m gonna get new washers tomorrow and hopefully that fixes my problem
Is the valve cover made from aluminum?
Aluminum as far as I can tell.
Do you have to remove manifold to change plugs and packs?
On the driver side of the motor yes.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair Thanks
In the middle of doing my 06 is350 right now. I unbolted everything on the driver's side valve cover but it's still stuck. Any advice on lifting it or loosening the gasket?
double and triple check there isn't a bolt still holding it down. Also if you followed the video completely, maybe you missed a bolt or bracket by chance.
Sometimes they are stuck pretty good and you can get a small flat head screw driver to persuade the valve cover to come up and off. You have to be careful you don't gouge the aluminum head sealing surface.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair Thanks for the help! I missed the bolt between the coil packs.
Hey man great video. I'm contemplating doing this on my 2006 RWD IS250 which I think has seeping oil from both side cam covers. It's been like that for a good few years. Does it effect anything if I was just to leave it seeping? And clean it once in a while?
John Roberts No it doesn’t other than smelling oil burning on the stock exhaust manifolds. This smell can enter the cabin while using the fan inside if you have outside air selected. It’s more annoying then anything really.
Also you will need to keep an eye on your oil level. As it will gradually lower the oil level.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepair Thank you.
This video is a revelation to what’s wrong with my is250. I thought it was jammed brakes. But no, it’s burning oil.
Same problem here john..did you fix it ..I have same is250 rwd 145k km and it's leaking from multiple places on both side of valve cover ..should I fix it now because the car give that smell often when I push it past 120kmh
You definitely should try and have it replaced or do it yourself. The smell is just annoying. Plus you are losing oil over time and we all know what happens to engines that have no oil.
Should you unhook the battery
I would although it’s fine if you don’t.
Stuck on my banjo bolts super tight . Starting to strip. On the GS 17 mm 😮😔
Same thing happened to me, but I was able to get driverside loosed with a 17mm 12 point closed wrench. For the passenger side I used a 17mm socket with with a 1/2 extendable ratchet to loosen it up.
How did you get the back 10mm nut out in the back of the fuel pressure regulator line.
Probably with much difficulty lol. I think I used a short 10mm and a wobble extension.
I had to get a 10mm crawfoot to loosen the bolt but it is still not coming out.
Ann Borromeo I’m sorry as this was a little while ago. I think I had to either leave the bolt in while removing the whole pump or maneuver it out some way. I honestly don’t remember but I know I did remove the pump.
Looks like you have to take the actual plenum off or loose just to get that bracket off because one of the 10mm is directly under a sensor what a poor design
Hello there. I am a bit confused with the banjo bolt size. You’re saying it’s a 22 mm. But mine is 17mm. Any thoughts?
Use a 17mm if it is.
@@HelpingHandAutoRepairoke thank you. Also how do you know if that’s the right way to instal the spark plugs tube? Bc i watch fel pro video and they said the tapered side must face the tube?
Stripped the Alan head rachet screw in that middle part can't get it off 😢
Would need to get a screw extractor now. Not much room in there, good luck.
Anyone know how long should take do this job? 2006 Lexus Ls250 2.5L
Debating do it myself or take to shop.
It will take around 3-4 hours. Working diligently.
Ok thank you
Do I have to take the manifold off if only need to do valve cover passenger side?
I don’t believe so. Not sure.
Just look at it and see if you have room.