2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7L Starter replacement

[@BJL0306]

Not a mechanic but I try to work on my 2010 tundra to save money. This video made it possible. Man card intact and my wife thinks I’m a genius. Thank you! Excellent video.

[@NewHarvestTransportationIncTra]

Watched about 5 or 6 videos before I got to yours and I have to say Thank you and my hat is off to you . Your video makes sense and your technique make you a Master of your trade 👍🏼 well done.

[@rwgnad]

Thank you for your kind words. 🙏🏻

[@dhandylab]

Best technique for doing the job for sure. It always takes at least an hour of KZbin research before starting any DYI jobs. I can get through the knucklehead videos with a 30 second time investment for each one. But to find the the best for a job takes about 6-7 minutes each. Yours was very good, clear, concise quick and easy to follow and no generic music!... That gem about removing the motor mount bolt and lifting the engine, like saving the best for last. Thanks

[@Kielohawk]

You saved me on this one. In the middle of changing my Starter on a 2010 Toyota Sequoia 4wd. Has 190K miles on it. Original starter. Took the right engine mount nut off and jacked the engine enough to get the old starter through the rail and the exhaust manifold. Of course the solenoid connector lock broke as soon as I pushed it. Had to order another connector with pigtail. Thanks for this video, not sure if I would have thought about jacking the engine up to get it out. You the man!

[@stephenbarry8900]

Same thing happened to me with the starter solenoid connected…where’d you get one from?

[@dhandylab]

. The tip about jacking up the motor was GOLD! For the reassemble I held off dropping the motor until right before installing the last heat shield. I just set it in it’s place until I reattached the mount. Soooo much easier that way. If I could make one suggestion, removing the motor mount nut and lifting the engine sooner in the process. Like after removing the dipstick and first heat shield I can’t see any reason not to. Thanks again!

[@erikstover3228]

Where did you Jack the motor up? Just on the oil pan or what and did you use something in between the Jack and oil pan like a block of wood? Thanks.

[@joev1779]

@@erikstover3228 I used a 4x4 piece of pressure treated wood.

[@bartlettsbartlett958]

"Psychopath" 🤣 You read my mind! Thanks for the engine mount tip. Priceless 👍

[@gideonclements420]

I got mine changed and this video helped along with reading several forums. I just thought I would mention that inside the door jam of my 2008 Tundra the factory label with specs calls them (rims) not wheels and the motor mount requires a nut removal not a bolt! You do say nut right at the end.

[@maxagent86]

Very nice, one of the best I've seen on this procedure. Yet, it is the only one I've seen suggesting removal of an engine mounting bolt, even among those not loosening the exhaust manifold. Thanks for posting.

[@pitotguy5215]

Thank You sir, I used your technique to change the starter in a parking lot. Your video was perfect. Thanks again.

[@rwgnad]

In a parking lot!!?? You are the man!

[@erikstover3228]

Pilot Guy did the motor mount come right back down in the right spot when you lowered the engine back down? I’m going to be doing this in the ground so just curious if that part is easy. Hoping it is, thanks.

[@pitotguy5215]

@@erikstover3228. No it did not, but it is easy to realign the stud as it has a rubber base. I got the engine close to the stud then used a small pry bar to align the motor mount bolt. After that I finished lowering the floor jack very slowly.

[@johndowell1587]

Thank you for your detail in the video it's always nice to have someone go through each step

[@andywilkinson8041]

Mechanic here an wanted this to be quicker so here I am well done. Mechanic approved ✔️

[@andywilkinson8041]

Ps heat shields were real fun but hey knocked it out in few hrs. 👍

[@mikoplayz1237]

Guys I removed the starter mounting bolts and removed the solenoid from the started before dropping it aft and down the tranny. Installed in reverse. Worked great!!!!!!!

[@One.--]

I got lucky & was able to pull it down along the coolant line & muffler. Now the coolant lines bracket & 2 hose need disconnected & pluged. Now them dam lines can be moved a bit. I did have to bend the lines a tab but she came out. After removing the starter bolts when doing so turn the starter clockwise so the throw out gear opening is about 2:00 the lower cross bracket is in the way but you can muscle it through. Idid see on another video the gear opening were facing 11/12 position. That didn't work for me so do what works. It still was a pain in the A. Put it back the same way make sure to get the coolant hoses are cleared in order to force it buck up & through. Good Luck

[@thomasfletcher4765]

Excellent explanation and showing of what is needed to be done and not a bunch of nonsense talk . Great job

[@Wave_Runner]

Great video. Love the SJ in the background.

[@KimathiTheLeopard]

I don’t even have a tundra but yet I thought this was nicely done video!

[@jimlesprice4971]

Best hack yet for this job, thanks.

[@bernardomartinez3853]

Thank you that’s great help God bless your work man

[@dennisyoungkin2152]

Awesome video - very helpful, Thank you

[@chuckthompson9646]

Glad I saw this video. Jacked up engine after removing bolt and the starter came out no problem. Thanks for the video

[@zr1ne]

Thanks, I already replaced the starter about a year ago, I had a mechanic replace it, I just want to replace the oil dipstick tube myself, but worried if its gets stuck in the pan while removing it.... then I would have to get it towed I imagine.... not sure...

[@wcanel72]

Thanks for the video, awesome angle, and you went straight to the point, no bs in between. Thanks again.

[@One.--]

I like that sycopath. The heat shields was nuts tomorrow I get to put them back in lucky me trust me there will be a few less bolts too.

[@IntegraTypeSPerformance]

Fantastic Video! Thank you for posting.

[@Xktree72]

I learned something, I learned I now don't like Toyota engineers. Other than that it was a very helpful video, thank you.

[@OriginalJealot]

Great work on the replacement and the video. These steps should be about identical for a 2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7L, if I'm not mistaken?

[@zr1ne]

Thanks for getting back about the removing the dipstick tube..... Do you need to drain the oil in the oil pan before you remove the dipstick tube or is ok to leave the oil in, without oil coming out? Thanks....

[@rwgnad]

@@zr1ne no need to drain the oil. It won't spill out.

[@zr1ne]

Thanks again..... this helped alot.... I have a leak in the dipstick seal where it meets the oil pan, I thinking about do the work myself..... I hope the tube does not break when trying to remove the oil dipstick tube out..... do you have any suggestions? I just subscribed to your channel.

[@rwgnad]

@@zr1ne it's not an easy job to replace the starter. Some people remove the exhaust manifold to gain access to it. But the manifold bolts could strip or break. I think a small O ring seals the dipstick tube, easy fix.

[@zr1ne]

cool video did you have to remove the oil dipstick tube to get to the starter? Thanks....

[@rwgnad]

@@zr1ne Yes. I removed the dipstick tube.

[@michaelangelo9572]

Great video... But if you wanna skip jacking up the engine then just remove the seleniod and it will pass up through Axel and frame then reinstall once it's above frame

[@craigpatriot7172]

Not a lot of room for that, either, since I have huge hands, and I'd much rather leave the starter intact.

[@luvf8]

I have a question I got this small black plastic part off my starter and was wondering what it is

[@rwgnad]

It's probably the battery cable nut/post cover.

[@miataguru]

Dam that's crazy I didn't have to lift the engine just fell right out of the bottom and I already got it back in 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@dominickmercado2284]

If you jack up the engine, use a 2 x 4 block of wood that is about as long as the oil pan. I dented my oil pan because I used too short of a wood block. Oops.

[@adamr8628]

I replaced the starter and now when I hooked up the battery cable the starter to spins without the key on or anything. It doesn't engage the flywheel. It just spins constantly. I know I hooked all the wires up correctly. Is something shorted out inside the solenoid, or the starter? Both parts are brand new.

[@megatonesilva6546]

My 14mm wobbler socket couldn't access that top starter bolt.....not even with the transmission cooler line bracket unbolted. I ended up using a 14mm gear wrench.

[@arielgrijalva7443]

Te rifaste campeón!! Muy escondido

[@ulrblitzer]

Awesome. Thanks for this.

[@rwgnad]

I hope it helps. Good luck. 🙂

[@jamram9924]

Factory repair manual says to remove right exhaust manifold to access the starter, but this will work. Except the Orielly starter. With this much work and age Id rather go with a Denso starter or have the old one rebuilt at a reputable rebuilder in your area.

[@jamram9924]

@L Smith: I go with the rebuilt units because there are other components that get replaced like bearings and brushes and perhaps the stator, if it’s gone bad. I don’t want to replace starters several times in a span of 4-5 years based on a “lifetime warranty “ That’s just been my experience/approach.

[@jamram9924]

@L Smith if you I steal good quality parts they’ll last much longer. Those off the shelf Orielly and Auto Zone starters don’t use quality replacement parts. That why in many instances they have a “lifetime warranty”, they’ll be seeing you much sooner than you think...😄

[@Static_Stormm]

5.8 hr job... Doesnt the book say to take off the belt, alternator, fan assembly, exhaust manifold, and do it that way?

[@Static_Stormm]

@L Smith Book time yeah. But thats taking out everything and doing it by the book.

[@NailgunDeath]

No. It didn't take you an hour.

[@JH-tf2yn]

What's that tiny, single tube attached to it? How do you disconnect that?

[@edwintorres7933]

Awesome 👌 exelent tips

[@davedrummond7309]

What is the engine jack point? I can't see in the video where it is, thanks. I've got 5.7 with 4WD.

[@rwgnad]

I put a jack under the oil pan with a small piece of wood to distribute the load. It does not take much pressure to lift the engine.

[@davedrummond7309]

Any tips on lining up the mount bolt again? We have tried changing jack geometries up and down. Thinking about loosening up drivers side mount bolt to see if that helps.

[@rwgnad]

@@davedrummond7309 I didn't have any issues lowering the engine back into place. I hope you find a good solution.

[@davedrummond7309]

@@rwgnad thanks. I loosened the driver's side and jacked it up again this allowed it to line back up. Thanks again for the help. We are back on the road.

[@somemedic]

O'Reilly's..O'Reilly..? That's not what you do when you love your truck. OEM starters run 150-200k. OEM for the win.

[@ruslanmi7239]

Good job tanks for show starter

[@1bizjets]

This job has an F bomb rating of 5 out of 5.

[@rwgnad]

I agree, Toyota could have made it made it easier.

[@grumpycat_1]

Just replaced mine today, worst starter replacement I ever have had the displeasure to do. I removed the pass. side cat and pipe b/c mine was bad and needed to be replace anyway but I managed to crush the Trans cooler tube when trying to remove the hoses... Got to order a new one for an additional $250.00... Still beat the crap out of the price the dealer quoted me.

[@SplyttScreen]

Tundras man. I love em but they’re a pain in the ass to work on😂

[@Jason-ms4gb]

That awesome bump cap keeps you from thinking properly.

[@edwardgoniee7431]

Hi… just wondering how far do you have to lift the motor mount? Do you have to unbolt the other side too?

[@rwgnad]

You only need to lift it 1 inch or so, you do not need to loosen the drivers side mount.

[@edwardgoniee7431]

@@rwgnad Thank you!! Much appreciate! Happy Thnksgiving!! Will subscribe! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@megatonesilva6546]

I watched this video 8 months ago before attempting this job.....I told the owner I would replace the starter in his truck for $500 labor.....he didnt have $500 available so he offered to pay me $800 at a future date stating that he uses this truck to earn money.......and he gave me a shotgun to hold as collateral. 🥺 I feel like selling the shotgun to recoup the money he owes me. Its been 8 MONTHS and hes not made ANY effort to contact me nor pay me what he agreed to pay me. What would you do? The shotguns nice. Its a Remington 870 Super Mag with hard shell case and multiple accessories. I used it this past hunting season and it shoots fantastic!

[@AdamOutlaw87]

Got to do this soon for my friend but really makes me glad i am a gm guy, this is not cool and the 4.7 removing a intake for a starter is just silly

[@Repsol000]

Dis you have to remove the dipstick tube

[@rwgnad]

Yes

[@kars4me2]

How many hours did it take you

[@rwgnad]

This is a difficult question to answer. I find that it takes twice as long to do a job while filming. And I had a few beers since I did the job, so I don't recall. But I would estimate 3 hours without filming. Maybe someone else can chime in on this question.

[@michaelangelo9572]

Took me 5 hours to get it out and I'm on my 4th hour putting it in. 10 or 12 hours for me on the gravel driveway

[@joev1779]

First time I did it took me 6 hours. Just did it again 140k miles later and it took me just under 3 hours.

[@davidfranco3975]

Buen video un like

[@RamBo-uu9so]

Take the solenoid off the starter before dropping it out. Install in reverse...Do not remove exhaust. It worked great.

[@rwgnad]

Excellent suggestion.

[@Horologist-zu5vq]

Woe woe woe.... Did you just call 2008 vintage????

[@davidgoodwin658]

Wow changing a starter on a Detomaso Pantera is easy compared to the Tundra.

[@JoshAtterberry]

You do not need to lift motor or pull exhaust.. the starter will fit....

[@rwgnad]

@@JoshAtterberry show me a link to a video.

[@JoshAtterberry]

I've done it.. didn't need a video.. but perhaps I'll make one

[@travisbrooks2304]

@@JoshAtterberrynot on a 4x4.

[@megatonesilva6546]

You ABSOLUTELY have to lift the motor.

[@Static_Stormm]

Omfg, the motor mount and a screw jack... Beats the hell out of clamping and taking the oil cooler lines off and fighting that mess. Not knocking the method.

[@Mowing793]

Im sure its got 300k on the clock

[@reaperassassin1158]

Just remove the exhaust manifold and pull the starter and call it a day

[@stevepiacenza2426]

This job sucks so bad,dont use aftermarket starter!!!repeat dont use aftermarket starter!!!!!

[@tommynguyen1087]

Thats right, it looks so difficult why would you want to take a risk to install aftermarket? It doesnt make sense unless you have alot of free times

[@iamplay797]

Way too much work

[@MultiLuispo]

This is a fking nightmare wth toyolla

[@RamBo-uu9so]

Don't jack up engine!!

[@Richierich1285]

Stop with the vintage crap it’s not vintage

[@rwgnad]

I'll edit the video just for you. Thanks for watching, I hope you learned something helpful that added value to your day.

[@pingaturbo]

How long did it take you