1996-2004 Toyota 3.4L Valve Cover Gasket & Cam Cap Replacement - 4Runner Tacoma Tundra T100

[@vnms1993]

Great tutorial!! I did mine today only two extra bolts by the time I finished.

[@Salve_Regina8]

Haahaah. It's always good to get a piece of cardboard and stick bolts in it and Mark them. They won't get lost.

[@flyingkangaroos1439]

Lol, sounds like one of my repair jobs.

[@johanesivan3475]

Weight reduction

[@carlloggins9297]

That was probably one of the best tutorials on a mechanic job I’ve seen so far on KZbin!

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Thank you!!!

[@duckmanjoel]

I can always get it all apart. Its putting it back together that I'm not so good at.

[@stonesthrow420]

Thanks man, I replaced my passenger side valve cover gasket and it stills leaks really bad and I was like "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON" I didnt know about the cam caps or the half-moon inserts. Ill have to take it off and re-do those areas. Thanks to your video I now know exactly what to do. Your a life-saver

[@katfancey1113]

Saul Mellado...I second that! This dude is excellent. Thanks alot Toyota, lotta damn work to replace $12 gaskets!

[@katfancey1113]

Hate to kiss ass here but this video should have 10K likes already.

[@cyberhendrix]

I heard "Roots Raggae Music" by Rebelution in the background as you were messing with the plug wires. Excellent choice in music.

[@richsellskc]

Nice work. one of the best valve cover, cam cap vids out there!

[@33ad1]

Awesome Video, Great Details. Its good that you kept cool while you are working, cause this is a very frustrating job.

[@kevinkatzke2083]

I just did the suspension on my 4runner and need to do wat is in this video and i have been putting it off for some reason lol I'm glad your video popped up on my you tube feed I'll let you know how it turns out and thanks for sharing

[@mbe421]

Thanks so much for putting this out here. I've got my father-in-laws 4Runner and I'm trying to get everything squared away on it.

[@santibouphavong]

Good video man. Yeah I have to say I spent more time on the intake then the valve cover itself

[@gerardosanchez389]

Nice tutorial, right around 16:20 into the video when you were replacing the cam caps what oil whole are you talking about? I'm getting ready to tackle this project on my 4runner and want to be sure before I start. I don't want to mess anything up, since my engine just rolled 270k

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Gerardo Sanchez if you use a small mirror once you get that rubber cam cap Out, right near the bottom on the back of the head you will see a small hole. That hole supplies oil to the back end of the camshaft. Inexperienced mechanics have used way too much RTV silicone when replacing those caps and will plug that oil hole which will result in burning out the back of camshaft. Basically just use a very light thin coat of black RTV silicone maximum oil resistant on the edges of new caps, no globs!!. If you have any other questions feel free to ask, I also did the whole water pump, timing belt, idler, tensioner, etc... But lost the footage.. that's a doozy as well! Colby

[@gulfsurfco]

I appreciate the details in your video. It takes the guess work out and saves me time. Keep up the excellent work. Sub'd

[@brandonknight7240]

Those tube seals didn't pop out of mine easily, those things were a pain in the ass

[@freakindummy1321]

Kick ass, appreciate how straight forward your video is and will definitely be using it as I go to resource.

[@kiddboifr3sh219]

Jamming rebelution in the background, great video.

[@datnguyen1615]

Like you mention about reseal those half moon cap where major oil leak but not valve cover gasket.. thanks

[@jetrito4556]

Nice video. Thanks for the extra tips near the ending. Very helpfull

[@patriciacollado2673]

Thank you bud, master mechanic!!

[@inbetweentides5490]

Man O’ man this was huge help! Thanks brother and great video

[@DocFortyThree]

Thanks for the video. One question I have, is it necessary to drain the oil before working on the valve cover gaskets?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Nope, leave it in there

[@ZombieDaveAZ]

I'm gonna do mine soon thanks to your video. Really appreciate it. Stay well🍺😷👍

[@pro1performancellc]

you sir are a gentleman and a scholar

[@epixtx0183]

When you removed the fuel line, to get the drivers side cover on easier, did was the line under pressure? was there much gas spillage? Thanks

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Not much, just keep a rag under it

[@scubbarookie]

Nice work! Very educational and encouraging! 👍⚡🐺

[@XSHAI003X]

Thanks for the video brother. Has helped a lot. Do you recall where you got that valve cover gasket set? Mine didn't come with cam seals, caps and the cover bushings for the bolts. And of course nobody in town has the seals and caps in stock. I'm worried I'm going to skip the seals/caps and still have a leak. Then have to do it all over again

[@TheKajunkat]

I would like to know also. I would also like to know what you used to seal the intake back together.

[@LiveLaughLarp69420]

MICAH Evergreen TBK271VCT Toyota 4Runner 3.4L DOHC Timing Belt Kit Valve Cover Gasket Water Pump www.amazon.com/dp/B007P72SUQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_653JAb7TX70KN

[@brushpile4682]

Where do you get the instructions at?

[@forestbell3853]

I cannot find the second video of this on your page anywhere ? Did you end up making it

[@da324]

That motor is just getting broken in at 130k.

[@jonnyfarrow6059]

Very impressed by your professionalism!! Helped me out big time.

[@seanmcmanus9656]

Anybody have to re-watch closely to figure out were all the connections and lines go? Uno reverse

[@ABC-wz2db]

Damn thanks 6 years later…how long did the valve cover gaskets take start to finish including half moons and plastic cam caps?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Well without filming it, probably 3-4 hours

[@Tuner0186]

Great job on the editing.

[@robertobosch8754]

Very helpful! Thanks, great video.

[@loganlafountain8754]

Great tunes broda...

[@EricLocklear-u1e]

Do you have to remove the coolant

[@timluzzi5676]

Fifth video, valve cover winner! You Sir! Winner! You’re, un-clamping, pulling up, on harness! Priceless! Passenger side valve cover! Minute 9 or so; video! Though! If all videos are watched! Then job tackled: With foot pounds, repair parts pre-purchased. Etc.! This will be a work with God. Calm, peaceful, stress-less! You could do this with a cute girl looking over you shoulder! Asking any questions! Any! And, you could take her to dinner and romance, that evening! You Sir are a link to genius! A link to, master of your domain! Enjoy. Enjoy.

[@refujiorozalez2379]

Did the diagram come with the parts

[@Caughtitoutdoors]

Do I need new gaskets for the intake spider when dog this job?

[@619steelo]

Quick question. When you say "clean surface areas" 12.38 mark. w brake cleaner. What exactly are the "surface areas" you're talking about? I'm about to tackle this project myself. Have an 01 Tacoma with 265k mi. on it. Been leaking for a while so I know my engine going to be a bit dirty. So I want to clean as best as I can but don't want to start spraying brake cleaner on shit that's not supposed to be sprayed. Dig the reggae in the background.

[@Timmy2024-y5g]

REDeye JEDI 619 he means the area where the valve cover gasket sit. The edge

[@619steelo]

@@Timmy2024-y5g thank you sir

[@richhuddleston73]

It makes a Big difference if it's mounted sidewase engine

[@edardonn2053]

That's is a hard job for real.

[@matthewsullivan1434]

Ed Ardonn glad I'm paying for mine to get done at toyota lol

[@haydenmiller8505]

Not that hard of a job

[@big.gilgarcia8766]

how long do you estimate this job takes to complete?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

big.gil Garcia. I would say 4 hours ball park if you take your time..

[@edardonn2053]

big.gil Garcia like a week

[@blackfootwookie7835]

right. I am about to do this on my 97' 4runner. Will definitely be keeping this tab open, so thanks for a well made video. It will damn sure take more than four hours.

[@pichanthaboury592]

big.gil Garcia approximately 3.5hrs to hours

[@AZtwoNE]

Torque valve cover bolts to 53 inch pounds. 53 INCH POUNDS. INCH POUNDS. 53 inch pounds. Ahem.. 53 inch pounds.

[@ndeeeed]

Do you have a link for that print out at 1:12?

[@richsellskc]

where is the timing belt vid?

[@pedrobatista8980]

THANKS , GREAT INFORMATION!!

[@johnmeldrum4092]

i love this video! Quick question, when you unhooked the fuel line on the driver side to gain clearance for putting the valve cover back on, did fuel spray everywhere. Some info I'm getting says fuel will spray everywhere because it's fuel injected and under pressure. Minute 17:25 in the video. Thanks!

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Yes so just wrap a rag around the fitting when you release it and it should catch it no problem… fuel evaporates very quickly so if a little spills you will be ok..

[@johnmeldrum4092]

@@ecanixgarage1106 Okay, thank you.

[@Kaospazking]

How long did it take you to do it just replacing the gaskets and how much should I quote a guy for me to do it

[@ecanixgarage1106]

3-4 hours. I’d charge $250-$300

[@davescheer5038]

@@ecanixgarage1106 ,Toyota wants to charge me $900 ,

[@ecanixgarage1106]

@@davescheer5038 yea that sounds about right lol..

[@agentmulder7270]

yep they gotta get theirs lol @@davescheer5038

[@donaldhollums3278]

I have a possibility of the valve cover replacement job coming up soon. Did you use the RTV Black on those “half-moons”?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Yes absolutely

[@donaldhollums3278]

@@ecanixgarage1106 thanks, Sir.

[@juliocesarmagallon2754]

I got the same kit you did. Do you have an oil cooler to stick that tube coming out of your water pump into? I dont really know what to do with it since the original didn't have one and the alternater sits right next to it. 1996 Toyota T100 3.4L

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Julio Cesar Magallon what time in the video do you see the “tube” you are speaking about? Sorry, it’s an old video and I don’t remember exactly

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Julio Cesar Magallon anything water pump related shouldn’t have oil in it however if there is an extra tube coming off water pump you could always Just put a rubber cap on it

[@juliocesarmagallon2754]

@@ecanixgarage1106 definitly shouldnt be oil in the pump but my chilton manual said that tube sticking out the side is for a "oil cooler". You dont see the pump in the vid but i have that exact kit and your pump mostly likely has that tube as well.

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Julio Cesar Magallon I understand what you are saying.. since you don’t have an oil cooler I would just put a rubber cap and hose clamp on that tube..

[@dustinpawelczak7545]

It seems like only mu passenger side valve cover and cam plug is leaking. Do I need to take the whole intake off for just that side?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Dustin Pawelczak I honestly can’t remember but if you can get it off without, go for it. However I never recommend doing just one side like that. If the pax side is leaking , the driver side will soon start leaking too

[@frankvalencia9227]

Nice vid brutha..!!..got a leak on the bottom of my 2004 tundra v6 and I think it’s coming for both the crank and oil pan..maybe a vid on that??...

[@venturedreams140]

Do you get a burning smell from inside the cab when you get on the gas?

[@frankvalencia9227]

venture dreams ..actually yes I do!

[@nachtjager77]

@@frankvalencia9227 Then that means valve cover leak - oil is burning off the exhaust manifolds.

[@frankvalencia9227]

nachtjager77 ...that’s exactly what it was ..thanks!

[@alcolavista-22]

Nice work.. good presentation 🌈

[@piedra2121]

Since I'm taking my truck to get the gaskets replaced today, how hard is it to replace the Knock Sensors while they are doing that?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Rodolfo Piedra shouldn’t be much. If I’m not mistaken the knock sensor is on the block near the lower end so shouldn’t be to hard to change regardless of doing other repairs.

[@piedra2121]

@@ecanixgarage1106 Well, they shop wanted an extra $700 to replace both sensors. $210 each sensor plus 3 hours of work they said. I said no thanks. I might just take a few hours and do it myself.

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Rodolfo Piedra, that’s crazy money. I checked and noticed the sensors are under the intake however they are nowhere near that expensive. Why are you trying to change them anyways? Are they throwing a code?

[@piedra2121]

@@ecanixgarage1106 I agree, too expensive. And yes, they are throwing a code and the truck stutters/hesitates when accelerating.

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Rodolfo Piedra I could be wrong but I don’t think the knock sensors are related to your studder. Any other codes showing? Have you checked the ten thousand vacuum lines on that motor?

[@nmlindon20]

How you called that plastic trim that coils wire go true it?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Conduit possibly? What time in the video do you see it

[@justinianpescador280]

do you have any videos on setting camshaft timing marks

[@ecanixgarage1106]

+Justinian Pescador no sorry

[@blackprelude1]

Iration in the background yeeeeee

[@kdenbeaches808]

Right on, thank you

[@jenniferalvarado7376]

necesito saber el precio del kit de reparation

[@gilberttorres8]

i did one side at a time.

[@agentmulder7270]

good way to keep up with parts. i will do this too

[@casey889011]

Don’t need Rtv all the way around them cam caps

[@ecanixgarage1106]

I agree, but can’t hurt

[@LatinDanceVideos]

I’m tackling this job in a few weeks. I’ve always figured if oil can leak out between mating surfaces, it will. If there’s no gasket, it gets something to seal it. The trick is not putting too much it beams off inside and blocks an oil passage.

[@Alpha-Ultra]

Shit I need more tools😬 I only got a 60 piece wrench kit from auto zone

[@Salve_Regina8]

We all start somewhere! Hit the swap meet and start a collection.

[@freddyflintstoned913]

Harbor freight is a safe bet.

[@jenniferalvarado7376]

como me puedo contactar con ustedes y a donde hago mis pedidos

[@timluzzi5676]

What! There is more! What did he say! 1/4 inch drive! No, he did! Use quarter inch drive, knock out harden spark plug tube seals! Sir! Again!!genius! This is 9:30 + in video! In less than a minute of video! This guy has shown two moves! Two moves, that a mechanic could only dream of having, during sex with their wife!

[@dritch2472]

Wow, my vehicle... exact same age. Exact same mileage. Exact same problem. (what are those 3 wires for?)

[@dritch2472]

oil leak, I mean

[@ecanixgarage1106]

@@dritch2472 what 3 wires.. what time in the video?

[@Pr0ph3cy-k5z]

@@dritch2472 Those half moons and back corners of the valve covers are very prone to leaking.

[@arahtson1]

great info thanks man

[@saulmellado9384]

You should be a damn instructor. Thanks video

[@izzycamaro]

good job. help me a lot. Thank you.

[@Mojo27564]

Can I send my runner to you😭😭

[@wilfredopolanco7085]

Well just the head gasket seal replacement

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Valve cover gasket I’m assuming

[@cometcal2]

If your valve cover gasket seal is leaking (this is common), try tightening up the bolts - especially the ones on the side that's sloped downwards. The seal is made of neoprene.

[@garrettsmith8286]

What about a valve check / adjustment when the covers are off?

[@humbertosrperez]

No adjustment

[@humbertosrperez]

No adjustment

[@Z-Ack]

Just did exact same shit.. moving on to the valve cover part.. long friggn job if aint done it before.. and that hydraulic tensioner.. fuck that thing.. puts a damn bolt back behind everything.. had me working at it for an hour and a half for that one bolt.

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Don’t you love the dumbass engineers who design this shit lol

[@JG-ne1sd]

@@ecanixgarage1106 I'm always ready to challenge an automotive engineer to three 5-minute rounds after having to deal with their idiocy

[@dw8840]

@@ecanixgarage1106 I love the dumbass engineers that made it to where you have to remove all this b.s. just to change valve cover gaskets. Total b.s.

[@dw8840]

Pathetic that you have to remove the intake and all this other stuff just to change valve cover gaskets

[@cometcal2]

You don't need to change them. The bolts that are on the downward slant on the valve cover loosen up. Just tighten them.

[@mosthated8190]

Do you or anybody here on the comment section have the Item or Part Number for those half moons ?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

I do not

[@Hmmm-Interesting21]

I know the reply is quite late by now but Timmy the Toolman has a tutorial on this app where he put all the part numbers to do this job. He has a bunch of tutorials and specializes on 3rd gen 4 runners

[@mosthated8190]

@@Hmmm-Interesting21 yes , that’s exactly where I got the part number from !! His video of the installation is what I used to get the job done. Thank you 🙏

[@humbertosrperez]

Awesome awesome

[@MTNVIWS]

Great video sir

[@joycemcgowan611]

what tool required to do the job how long will it take

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Joyce Mcgowan Thanks for watching, just basic tools a decent mechanic would have. If you are inexperienced dropping a nut or screw inside motor could be catastrophic. 4-6 hours if a decent mechanic took his time. Colby Dean

[@joycemcgowan611]

ECANIX GARAGE thank you

[@MrJcra15]

ECANIX GARAGE do you have any links as to where you got the gasket kit?

[@cykauskinaranj3879]

so what do i need to do this myself please help

[@Herecomesthedreamerr]

Did you watch the video? 🤦‍♂️

[@freddyflintstoned913]

guts and brains with a few tools.

[@cykauskinaranj3879]

@@Herecomesthedreamerr did it not even a week later from post this comment. Was ez

[@Wander.Fleaux.Productions]

What kit did you buy for this?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Don’t remember exactly but got it online, prob 1A Auto or parts geek..

[@agentmulder7270]

great video

[@Herecomesthedreamerr]

Hey, thank you for the instructional video. After watching it through, I realize I’m better off finding a professional. I got quoted at $300 for a job like this, do you think this is a fair price or should I go search out another shop?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Eric that’s a good deal

[@harrismonnc]

This is a great video. It was my first big money saving job repairing my 4 runner. Very thorough, thanks.

[@wilfredopolanco7085]

Who much is this job if I take it to a mechanic?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

For valve cover gaskets prob anywhere from $3-600

[@mrbeny17910]

How long does it take to do it?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

3 hours if you have general knowledge of motors..

[@ricardovielma6008]

Good video man

[@kuipeterson6597]

Where you get the kit

[@dangda-ww7de]

he didnt on this video.

[@brohoe520]

What state are you located? Id pay you to do this on mine lol

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Florida

[@jssjsjdjdjjsjsjsusjs]

Ordered online ******

[@WBSH94]

All that leaking on 130k mikes interesting

[@ecanixgarage1106]

MegaWwefannumber1 truck was old and not very well taken care of, also they lived on the beach real close to water so salt air did not do it any favors 👍🏽

[@WBSH94]

Makes sense tough to see on such a long lasting motor

[@reevesjustin]

@@ecanixgarage1106 hey I appreciate your video. Did you happen to have a link/affiliate link to the parts and instruction manual you used?

[@ecanixgarage1106]

Justin Reeves unfortunately I don’t, I made that video some time ago. You will have to do the pause and play method unfortunately. Don’t forget about the half moon seals.. they can prob be reused just make sure you clean them real well with brake cleaner and then put a heavy coat of black RTV on them. Just take your time and you’ll be fine. I didn’t even use a manual I don’t think for the valve cover gasket‘s, if you’re uncomfortable doing it just put all the bolts back in the holes that you took them out of as you’re working. I know it takes a lot longer but then you know you put everything back together correctly. Good luck

[@reevesjustin]

@@ecanixgarage1106 No worries. Thank you kindly!

[@jssjsjdjdjjsjsjsusjs]

Not ordered offline lmfaooooo