1ZZ-FE Rebuild Part 4 - Oil Pump, Cylinder Head, Camshaft Installation

There's a lot of detail in Episode 4, but use the chapters to help you find what you want. Episode 4 starts with the oil strainer, oil filter union, oil filter, knock sensor, oil pressure switch, thermostat, and engine coolant drain union. Then, we finish with the big ticket items… the oil pump, head gasket, cylinder head, camshafts, and camshaft bearing caps.
Enjoy the video.
Pls subscribe and like this video and of course, I'd love to hear your feedback, questions, and suggestions for future content. Also, HMU if you need race car parts... some are listed on my website www.shoprelentlessracing.com and if you need race car parts not listed, then pls DM me. #stayrelentless and I'll see you at the track -AJ @relentlessracing
Donate to the cause:
PayPal: [e-mail]
Venmo: @Alan-Jaquias
Episode 3:
• 1ZZ-FE Rebuild Part 3 ...
0:00 Introduction
0:41 Studs
0:47 Oil Pump Pickup Tube
0:52 Oil Filter Union & Filter
0:56 More Studs
1:02 Knock Sensor
1:08 Oil Pressure Switch
1:14 Thermostat and Gasket
1:22 Engine Coolant Drain Union
1:31 Oil Pump
1:49 Block and Head Machining
2:24 Cylinder Head Installation
2:52 Cylinder Head Bolts
3:39 Cylinder Head Bolt Torque #1
3:53 Cylinder Head Bolt Torque #2
4:07 Cylinder Head Bolt Marking
4:31 Cylinder Head Bolt Retightening
4:52 Camshaft Installation
5:26 Camshaft Bearing Cap Installation
5:53 Episode 5

[@jasonhanson7728]

Thanks I’m having a guy rebuild the short block for me and I will finish putting the cylinder head/ pump/chain on myself good info AJ

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

Nice. Thx for the kind words. Pls subscribe. Thx again AJ

[@fendiracingesports]

Nice job AJ.

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

As always, thx for watching Dan the Man.

[@ruin3800]

Been waiting for this! You never disappoint, keep up the quality work

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

Very welcome. Pls let me know your thoughts. Stay tuned… Episode 5 is in the works. Thx again, AJ

[@ruin3800]

@@RelentlessRacingAJ You have a very clear and focused video style. It makes it easy to follow along and absorb information. I guarantee if you keep the video style, and produce more videos, you will grow even more :)

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

@@ruin3800 thx for the feedback. My buddy Dennis Caco (Max Boost) told me to keep doing what I do, the way I do it. Hopefully, it will catch on. Thx again for the words of encouragement. Thx, AJ

[@kelvinlau9019]

Nice!

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

I always appreciate the kind words. Thx again, AJ

[@OngomJustine-xu7vj]

I want to learn more on Toyota

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

There is always lots to learn. Thx for commenting. -AJ

[@kelvinlau9019]

Will rebuild my 1zz eventually when it is totally run down and I’m still looking for c59 to go with. How much material can I shave off the head to ensure valves clearance? Haynes manual didn’t say.

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

There’s a marker on the bottom of the cylinder head which tells you how far u can shave off. If u are uncomfortable w that u can measure it w clay or do a piston to valve measurement

[@fernandohood5542]

I am seeing two metal washers in the pack for my oil pump. Any idea where these go?

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

I didn’t get any washers w my OEM oil pump.

[@i3adllama46]

Thank so much for this series! I just bought a 1.8L 1ZZ-FE w/ 100k miles and didnt do enough research on the 8th gen Corolla but now that i see how to do the rering process im not as anxious about doing this work as a preventative measure! I do have a question as to what you would suggest in terms of a tool set or other necessary tools for doing work like this. I only have a 25piece ratchet set and that is it. So id love to get your advice for a young aspiring mechanic enthusiast starting out to do engine and trans work! Speaking of trannys.. could you or do you have a c56/c59 rebuild video as i need to do a clutch kit and i figured while im at it maybe ill do a rebuild on the gear box? Also have a 2000 camry w/ 300k iv been maintaining and want to do a rebuild on that engine and trans as well! Please let me know and keep up the videos this is some of the best iv seen!

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

Thx for the kind words and appreciate you watching and commenting. Pls subscribe. Tools are a difficult subject bc if u buy cheap tools now and get expensive tools later, you will spend more money in the long run. So, is it better to bite the bullet once and buy quality tools to begin w or go the other route? You will have to make that decision on you own. However, there is a secret to buying high end tools at a discount. Take a community college automotive course and certain programs offer a 50-52% discount on Snap On & Matco. When I did it was $7-7.5k worth of tools for ea company. If they take PayPal credit you are golden. With respect to transmission vids, I haven’t uploaded any vids in quite some time bc I am focused on finishing my projects. Unfortunately, filming and editing vids the way I do them takes an incredible amount of time, which I don’t have right now. However, I do have lots of footage to edit… including transmission footage. When will I get to them is unknown. I recommend reading the Bible (OE service manual). The transmission disassembly and assembly is documented very well in the Bible. Good luck 🍀 👊

[@i3adllama46]

@@RelentlessRacingAJ that is such a good hack dude thank you so much! I am 100% gonna do that!! Appreciate your time w/ the build and advice sir, I am subscribed and I'll be looking forward to your next uploads, maybe another OG Toyota super car? 😎 I hear they are gonna unveil the MR2 in 2025 and the concepts so far look incredible! I'm a big Toyota fan and wanna find an AE86 Corolla GT-S before the rumored revival but it's hard to come by these days sadly. What's your thoughts on LSD for a 5 speed? I have an open differential now but the idea behind a LSD seems beneficial so I'm not constantly wearing my clutch when I'm on hills. I'm not confident enough to do the ebrake trick 😆 thanks again 🍻

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

@@i3adllama46 for friction plate LSD I like OS Giken & for helical the OEM LSD works well

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

@@i3adllama46 another good way to attain quality tools is to watch FB marketplace and Craigslist for those retiring mechanics. Gotta b diligent checking everyday and know your tools prior to buying so u don’t get ripped off. There are definitely deals to be had out there. Good luck

[@thehugob77]

Hold up! please lmk why lubricate the camshafts and valve lifters with grease? Which grease is this, and doesn't it gum up after? I really want to take care of my old 1zz that was just rebuilt. It has 255k kms and I need another 200k kms out if it! thanks.

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

That’s just assembly lube which I thought I identified in the video. I used the same assembly lube on the bottom end. It is important to use assembly lube so parts are not dry during start up after a fresh rebuild. Good quality assembly lube does not gum up. Pls subscribe. Thx AJ 👊

[@Odamate]

Do you have to prime the oil pump when installing it? I've heard that I have to take the pump apart and fill the two gears with assembly lube so it doesn't run dry and can create pressure faster but is it really necessary? I mean, couldn't I just take the old one off and put the new one on and do nothing else, right?

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

You do not have prime the oil pump when installing it. However, b4 starting the motor, I recommend removing the spark plugs, detaching ur fuel injectors, attaching a battery charger to the battery, and rotating the motor via the starter for 10 seconds and pausing. Then repeat a total of 5 times. This will get oil where it needs to be b4 starting.

[@insidemymachine9633]

Head bolt torque seems to be wrong. I know there is a manual that specifies this, but using this procedure the head bolts don't get tight enough. Its 49nm, then 90 degrees, then another 90 degrees. If you skip the final 90 degrees the rebuild will fail. when removing the cylinder head, you can feel its very tight but when rebuilding and you just make one 90 degree turn for the head bolts you can tell its clearly not tight enough. I'm not sure why some manuals and some youtubers suggest that you half ass the headbolt job.

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

I noted in a comment below the 29 ft-lbf is a typo... it should be 36 ft-lbf. Per the OEM service manual on page EM-46 it reads to torque in several passes to 36 ft-lbf and then rotate an additional 90 degrees. Get off the keyboard and quit writing incorrect info on the internet.

[@miltonmartinez6698]

Brother is there a side for the head bolt washers or does it not mater what way the washers go ?

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

Doesn’t matter. Pls subscribe thx AJ

[@eviljustalilbit]

I'm buying parts to rebuild a 1zz to be installed on my mr2 spyder... the 1zz was off a matrix, and I've noticed some internals(timing guides, camshafts, possibly more..) have different part numbers matrix vs mr2 spyder... not sure which to buy, but I don't want to lose any power.. any advice?

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

Thx for commenting and watching my video. I just compared a 2003 Matrix and 2003 MR2 Spyder and the parts you mentioned are identical. I suggest opening to screens to verify each part number you are considering changing. Pls subscribe for more MR2 Spyder content. Thx again, AJ

[@makiikedandrew]

Being that you decked the block and opened up the bores, how did you compensate for bore and stroke?

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

I didn’t… what are you expecting me to do? What are the ramifications if I don’t?

[@makiikedandrew]

No expectations from anyone. Just thinking the compression ratio changed. Wondering if you added a thicker head gasket to compensate for the change 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

@@makiikedandrew lots of motors are designed to be rebuilt… meaning the deck and or head has the allowance for machining. In fact, there are machine indicators casted into the head and block. Also, the change in compression ratio is negligible when you only remove thousandths off the block and head.

[@jakubkowal7477]

you made a mistake! The cylinder heads are tightened to 1.18ft lbs / 2.36ft lbs not 29ft lbs / 3.90 °

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

Calm down… it’s just a typo.

[@zeroisonline]

Looking at the mechanical service manual - it says 17ft lbs for the 12mm bolts and 10 ft lbs on the 10 mm bolts No.1 17ftlb No.3 10ftlb I accidentally tightened the no.3 to 15 and it broke in there lmao

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

Which bolts are you talking about? There are 10mm and 12mm bolts all over the motor.

[@zeroisonline]

@@RelentlessRacingAJ lol sorry, I should've specified. The bolts on the caps that hold down the cams - they're called "bearing caps" and no.1 is the big one on the side where the camgears are, with the 12mm bolts, and no3 is referred to the smaller caps with 10mm bolts - the service manual is saying 17ft lbs for the bigger cap with 3x 12mm bolts, and 10 ftlbs for the smaller ones with 10mm bolts.

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

@@zeroisonline I believe that’s what is listed on the video (see 5:47)

[@zeroisonline]

@@RelentlessRacingAJ oh I gotcha you made 2 passes first at 10 and 5 then at 17 and 10 GOT it sorry!!

[@RelentlessRacingAJ]

@@zeroisonline bc that’s what the OEM service manual reads