2004 Lexus ES330 Valve Cover Gaskets Removal
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- In this one I show you how to remove the valve covers to replace the valve cover gaskets.
This video was made as a demonstration on how to repair things and should not be done with out the proper training and safety equipment. The G Automotive and More and Its affiliates are not responsible for any damage or personal injury. Please if you don't have the ability to do these demonstrations, don't try and get a professional to do it for you. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Great video, and your commentary is terrific and truly helpful. I'm 'almost' looking forward to doing the front gasket. 8)
This video is fantastic. So thorough. While I’m certain I could follow your excellent advice and do this myself; I am now convinced I’ll need a professional to do this for me. Lol. I’m not ready for this lol.
Awesome video, thanks! I think this is the first time I’ve seen contact cement used for gasket adhesive! Awesome idea!
Thanks for watching.
Awesome video. Although I don’t need to replace to valve cover gasket, your video is really helpful to help me change spark plugs on this vehicle especially the three rear ones. I couldn’t have done it without your information about the 14 mm bolts in the back, they were really pain in the butt after years. Thank you.
Really helped me with plugs With this information
you did a good job on this video! keep it up!
thank you for this excellent video
my work will go more smoothly thanks to you
No way Im trying this, I will pay a mechanic lol
Awesome video, great commentary description!!
Thanks for watching
Very good presentation, you said glue it in I assumed RTV but you actually glued it. Learn something new every day. Thank you.
Yes I all ways glue them in with contact cement. I do not want them to slip out when i reinstall them. Thanks for watching
@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore What kind of contact cements were you using? Your video flashed through it too quickly to see it. Great video guide for Lexus cars. Thanks.
@@polymyxa8233 I use DAP Weldwood Contact cement. My hardware store use to carry it but now I have to buy it from Amazon. I get the 3oz bottle, it will dry up in the bottle if you don't use it after you open it. Don't use the rubber cement It doesn't work. Thanks for watching
@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore Just checked, my local big box store still carry it, $8/3oz. Thank you for the information.
@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore any advice on where to buy the gaskets?
Thank you very much more videos like this
I used purple power degreaser spray and one of those green scouring pads and it got the valve covers completely clean, they look brand new. purple power scrub down, rinse then a quick scrub down with soapy water, rinse and they are completely clean and shiny.
I will have to try that. Thanks for watching
Your awesome Tech.
Very helpful video of a complicated repair Thanks much. My seals were hard as rocks, Toyota has beautiful metal parts but must be using cheap nitrile/buna for elastomers. If those seals were a better grade, they would last forever in this environment.
Thanks for your advise
Doing my valve cover gaskets right now, The rear gasket started seeping a small amount of oil. It is a very nice used lexus, while taking the valve covers off, I found the last shop ( the previous owner always had the same shop do all the scheduled maintenance on the car) did a half ass job, First I found they never tightened up the rear brackets lower bolts, they completely left off one of the bolts to the top of the left most bracket that bolts into the air intake flume, and when I went to remove the 9 bolts on the rear valve cover, I found I did not even need a wrench, they were all just hand tight, the shop totally forgot to torque them down. I am amazed the car went this long without leaking. This is why I do not like taking my cars to a mechanic unless I absolutely must. I try to do everything on my cars myself, That way I know it was done right and I know what parts and fluids are being used.
So you now know the valve cover gasket has been changed, you just make sure you tighten all screws and bolts.
Sometime the bolts are loose because the gasket has actually shrunk/deteriorated leaving room for the rocker cover to move up and down and loosen the bolts. Just something I’ve come across.
@@davidddaniel I do not believe that...I think the mechanic failed to tighten the valve cover bolts.
This is by far the BEST most complete video for this model on CZcams. If you buy genuine Toyota gaskets, you do not need to put any glue or other substance on them, and they will not fall out. TOYOTA part 11214-20030 is the gasket for the front valve cover, and part 11213-20030 for the rear, and six spark plug tube seals part 11193-7010 in a set are available for about $55-60 on eBay. Well worth the money, and this set will fit ALL 130 Toyota vehicles with a 3.0 Liter 1MZFE or 3.3 Liter 3MZFE engine. Good for 15 years. Again, an EXCELLENT video with excellent camera work!
I have used Toyota gaskets and you still need to glue in the back one just to make sure that it does not hit something and fall out.
Most detail.. thanks
Thank God for mechanics, the thought of doing this myself is terrifying.
This job is very hard to do . A lot of stuff to take apart. Thanks for watching
I have seen another demo on this where the mechanic removed the half moon pieces and put fresh sealant on them. Is that a good Idea or best to leave them be? By the way, thanks for all the good tips I did not see elsewhere, contact cement, lubing up the plug tube gaskets, getting the upper radiator hose out of the way etc.
If the half moons are rubber I replace them, if they are metal and do not look like they are leaking I leave them alone. Thanks for watching
Really nice job explaining step by step. Ive done 2005 es and 2002 accord. But i have to do a 2004 Lexus es now. Is the contact cement an automotive type rated for hi heat? Thanks again
Just regular contact cement. All it does is hold the gasket from falling off when you are installing it. Have had no problems using it.
Thanks for the detailed vid……..I’m confident I can do the front, concerned about the rear
Any advice on how to clean the oil that has leaked all over the engine once I get the front cover off? Thanks !
I would spray Brake Cleaner on it before removing the covers. Then when you are done clean it again the same way. Thanks for watching
Were you using the same contact cement on the head in those specified spots in the video as you were on the valve cover? Great video man, tackling it this weekend.
No I was using Permatex Ultra black RTV silicone on the cylinder head. Contact cement to hold gasket on valve cover. Thanks for watching
The front would be a breeze. The back going under? I'll do the front myself and let a pro handle the back.
*Update
I finally did the back valave. Not an easy task! Lots of vacum lines to remember.
On top of that the purge vacum plastic nipple broke on me. Connects to the same line that broke on you.
I went to a junkyard, found the exact same one, last one at that! Cost me $6, compared to autozone $84.xx phew
The left braket holding the intake was finger tighten. So I got Lucky. Definitely a learning experience
Respect to any mechanic that can do this with ease. Now I understand why it cost so much $$$
Do you recommend using OEM/Lexus/Toyota gaskets? or is aftermarket ok, like Fel-Pro or similar? Did you replace the gasket on the air intake and plenum and throttle body as well? Thanks, great video - me and my son are doing his soon, along with timing belt/water pump, etc...
Fel-pro should be fine and you should replace the other gaskets also.
Great vid thanks! You also have to get the gasket for the upper plenum replaced at the time you do the valve covers i assume? (any other gaskets?)????
Throttle body gasket ? I can't remember if I took it off on the car.
Just a heads-up, the 2005 es330 calls for 71inch pounds for those valve cover bolts. or 8nm.
Thank you so much for mentioning this that is my year and model
Top of the line Mechanic. I wish you show how you install the rear valve cover since that 3 seal are 3/16 smaller in diameter than the spark plug O.D.tube. The O.D. of tube 1 1/16 in..
If you do the front first you can see that you need to wiggle the valve cover in place. That’s what you do for the back also. Thanks for watching
Great video
This was apain in the butt!!
I replaced both of my valve cover gaskets. I found that if I tie wraped the back harness away from the cover on both sides it made easy removal. Also why did you not check valve clearance? All my intake clearances were within specs, but the exhaust 4 valves were sloppy. Just need a screwdriver and magnetic wand along with a pick to break the friction suction on the bucket. I went to the auto salvage and removed shims on two engines so I would have a variety. I probably got 40 shims for a couple of bucks.
Was payed to fix oil leak and I do not have any shims.
great video just wish you finished off the rear gasket install. thanks
The biggest thing with the rear one is glue the gasket in and let it dry.
What size star socket did those reverse torx screws take?
Sorry I do not remember. Just buy a set, you will need them in the future.
On the right side on the cylinder head there's a bolt that holds the bracket that's holding the so it's either hose or wiring harness I forget now on the backside the intake manifold plus the three bolts for the intake manifold if you take that boat loose all those other boats come out that much easier
Great video. What do you suspect is the gurgling and tapping intermittent noise coming from the dash. Is it Trapped fluid? Have you ever seen this condition? 2004 Lexus es330. Thank you.
Possible air trapped in the heater core. Make sure radiator is full and overflow bottle full to the hot mark. BE SURE TO CHECK THE RADIATOR COLD.
@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore Do you have a shop or is this internet based only? I'm Minnesota and I have an 04 Lexus, 98Lexus es300 and 98Acura 3.0 CL? cant find a fuel filler neck anywhere for the 98Acura so its kinda just sitting? Do you kno where I could possibly get parts? I also need a reputable mechanic in the twin cities
@@spacelysprockets6601 No I do not know of anybody in Minnesota. I am in Virginia. I would start calling junk yards around your area. A lot of junk yards will ship parts to you, do a internet search.
I do not know squat about Gasket manufacturers, Can someone tell me what is a high quality brand for valve cover and air surge tank gaskets on a Lexus?
I have used the BECK/ARNLEY brand and they seam good.
The vacuum line that broke, what was the name of that, evape?
That is the EVAP line that goes to the gas tank
I watched this video because I was going to send it to someone to show them how to do the coil packs and you skipped over that part. Great.
Ok once you remove the upper intake the back the 3 coils are right there. 3 10mm headed bolts and there wire connectors. Coils come right out.
@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore Yeah, I know everything about that. It's extremely simple and I'm out of town and I'm stuck with family members at home that don't know how simple it is and they want to watch a video!! So that's why I was trying to send them a link. : ). Thanks for the response. I wasn't intending to give you a hard time, it's just frustrating with my family that are afraid to pop the hood for even the simplest of things. Haha
Forget to add: tip for reinstalling that back bracket bolt on the left side ( obviously leave the right brackets loose at the bottom )…..I put the bolt on a magnet and came in from the right side….my left hand caught the bolt from the left side…..pop it in the hole and move the manifold up and down until you get lucky and find the hole for the screw!
Yes that's a good idea to do. Thanks for watching
@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore help!!!! I had to replace the line leading from that green evap valve after I finished….now car won’t stay on!!!! Cranks but then stalls out….any advice????
Forgot to add I replaced spark plugs and redid connectors as well ……could I have “f..d” up during that process?
@@gfmurphy5 Look for a vacuum leak. The brake booster line is the one I always forget to put back on.
@@gfmurphy5 No
Where are u out of ? Because my 2006 es330 has a valve cover leak and I was looking for someone to do it for me
Northern Virginia.
I heard the 430's have ceramic gaskets thru Aftermarket parts have,that ,of course dealers refuse to use,that should never need replacing for 200-300,000 mls.,so ,of couse dealers only stock what Lexus Has.Anorther dealer up north was telling about them being avail.for 430 Hoefully Soneone has rhe Ceramics for 330-350 s
Where did you purchase the EVAP line? Thanks!
I think I just repaired it with vacuum line. Thanks for watching
Yikes mine is covered in oil/sludge 04 rx330. Going to get replaced ASAP
Ok guys, I have a 2006 es330 and this job is a PIA thanks to the back valve cover. It’s nearly impossible to seal correctly due to wiring harness which cannot drop below.. Toyota outdid themself making this engine layout. The entire top of the engine needs to come off. My advise, take it to a dealer and pay the several hundred dollars in labor..
Yep that wire harness is a pain.
I did this Job recently and yes that harness was a big pain. Being that I was working alone i zip tied it up as far and as tight as i could. Then i practiced moving the cover into place before I did it for real. It is doable if you are just manipulating the cover under the zipped up harness rather than pushing the harness around while to place the cover. Hope that helps
So to remove the strut bar, do you have to Jack up the car? What’s the procedure to remove it?
Remove the nuts. It comes right out.
@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore will it affect the front struts when I remove the bolts?
@@anujbhatt2842 No the struts will still have 1 bolt on each side holding them in.
What problems are common with Lexus ES330's? What years have the least amount of reocurring problmes?
They all seam very good in my book. Mostly it general maintenance stuff. Timing belt replacement is expensive. Thanks for watching
I have an 05 with 240K and the only issue I have is the valve covers leaking . Getting new genuine plugs and coils and will give to my mechanic. Total cost with parts is around $700. Well worth the investment.
@@RichSchlam can you still get oem shocks/struts?
2:02 Does anyone at all have a clue where to find a replacement engine wire harness protector for this engine. I can not find the part or part number anywhere.
That is part of the wire harness. Probably not sold separately.
@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore Thanks, Ya, I have done quite a bit of searching and come up with nothing. I wonder, is there some kind of material I could place around the harness at that area to protect the harness? Like some kind of thermo tape/wrap such as used on an exhaust, or is it fine to leave it as is. There is absolutely nothing left of that plastic protector, it denigrated long ago.
@@JohnNorris411 I would black tape it up.
How's the torque recommend for the bolts?
8 Nm on the covers.
3.5 hours ? 😂took me that long to get the back left bolt on the rear cover off, just ripped that damn harness way up and prayed it didn’t f it up…..then even after using the contact cement it kept getting caught on the cam (or gear) while putting it in ….definitely not a job for the feint of heart ……great vid!
It only pays 3.5 hours but It takes me longer. Thanks for watching.
What part # is spark plug gasket
Go look it up on Rock auto.
I have same car and I need the same service to be done, what is the cost
I do not do the pricing at work but it looks like 4 to 5 hours plus parts.
How much is the labor for this job? Thanks
Book time is 3.5 hours. Thanks for watching
it's not so bad if you replace the sparkplugs, coils, fuel injectors, and PCV valve at the same time.
How much does this repair typically cost?
I do not do the billing so I do not know, sorry.
How much is the cost to replace the valve cover gaskets?
I do not do the pricing so I do not know sorry.
The plastic cover does not "just come off" after removing the 3 allen head screws. There are additional clips or fasteners holding the back part on. Was hoping to see the secret to this so I don't break mine. Obviously not shown here.
Sorry I can’t video everything. There is a bolt on the end of the head but even when you remove everything that holds it down it still doesn’t life up very far.
@The G Automotive And More Not to worry, there are many other videos of folks working this Toyota V6 and I found one which showed the 2 metal clips and where they are located. I was able to pop my cover off without breaking it. Cars today are made for easy of assembly, not ease of repair. Push on barbed tabs, Hidden fasteners, It sucks when you can't find info on how something comes apart and you wind up inadvertently breaking things in the process.
30 spin around but it's always better to pull off that R1 first and not drop debris down in your engine in the front while you're working
If we all get electric cars, we'll never have to do any of this, right? OMG all the tools I bought at Harbor Freight !!!
Electric car will put most independent shops out of business because we will not have the info to work on them.
@@TheGAutomotiveAndMore I think you are referring to Tesla. I hope the other car makers put out shop manuals like they do for ICE.
The front one looks doable the rear looks like the problem.
You said it. Front one super easy. Back one not fun. Thanks for watching
Such horrible engines to work on 👀
Being sarcastic? One of the best engines Toyota ever made
@@davewaters-vz5to You're obviously a lunatic Dave and it's not my job to council you through that - happy new year 🎉
@@davewaters-vz5toyes but once maintenance come its harder to do spark plugs valve cover gaskets fuel injectors etc