2JZ-GE Timing Belt // Water Pump// Seals // Complete Guide. Lexus IS300 //Altezza

[@amcpacer2256]

Most concise video on the topic out there! Really good job, thank you. FYI, one does not need to separate the fans from the radiator, they come out as a unit more easily than shown in this video.

[@joepennie9329]

Getting ready to tackle mine, was pretty scared about doing it cause itll be my first big project on my car. Will definitely be watching this while i do the job myself. Thanks so much

[@kevinesquivel4485]

Same bro😅 how’d it go tho?

[@joepennie9329]

@kevinesquivel4485 haven't done it yet maybe in a month or so

[@LAS_A8]

Im currently just got everything out, seals and all now im nervous to put it all back together 😢

[@Papicodone]

@@LAS_A8how’d it go?

[@chandlerbraaten847]

One thing to mention. The VVTi gear on the intake cam has an o-ring inside of it that when dried out and cracked causes the sprocket to leak oil inside the timing cover. A lot of people overlook it and assume its cam seals or the front main crank seal. Your options are to replace the sprocket or rebuild it. Toyota doesn't want you to rebuild it and therfore doesn't have a rebuild procedure in the service manual but there are how to videos on the subject and the seal can be sourced from the aftermarket.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Absolutely. This is a great point. About 1 month ago, we diagnosed a car with the exact issue you're point out. If anyone reads this, dont be fooled by this. You can actually run the engine with the cover off and see if it flings the oil out.

[@baconpranks6005]

The sprocket? What??? I replaced my o ring 10$ no leaks. 30k miles running since. Your stupid if your replacing a 500$ sprocket to fix a 10$ seal

[@chandlerbraaten847]

@@baconpranks6005 you clearly didn't read my whole comment and it shows.

[@rhrynq]

11:45 Not sure if anyone pointed this out, but make sure to replace an o-ring within the VVTi gear set - 79mm x 2mm. A lot of people forget about it, until it starts leaking and dripping oil on the timing belt.

[@PashaGaleta]

Hello, this was a very informative video. I just had one thing that I didn't hear or see you do, when you took off the vvti cam gear there are those 5 10mm bolts. If you where to take them off you could see there is a o ring that is notorious to get dry and start leaking. The dealer will not sell you the o ring but will sell you a new gear with a new o ring in it. There are aftermarket shops that sell that o ring and way cheaper then getting the gear. Just wanted to say because thats what I had to do and I had oil all over the engine bay like this is300 did.

[@aankhn]

О как. Взял с распила мотор а там лоб запотевший. Сходу приговорил передний сальник. Надо значит повнимательнее посмотреть

[@greggraham2642]

I"ve done two of my IS300s with this video. This is a fantastic tutorial.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Awesome 👌

[@bobscu]

A really well-made video, I feel confident in doing my IS300 seals now. Thank you.

[@srothenberg07]

Great video but using the dots on the cam gear is not TDC on #1. You need to use the hash mark on the cams, I believe it’s roughly 30 degrees apart from the white dot. The balancer actually has 2 white lines on it, if you line up with the hash mark you’ll see the second white line on the balancer line up. An easy way to tell on a 2J is at TDC for #1 the key ways will be at the 12 o’clock position and the cams will have the dowel pins at 12 o’clock. Great video tho. Very informative!!

[@marcorojas771]

Maestro I like watching your videos because I learn a lot more about car from you and i love doing mechanic be safe and god bless you

[@IS3Kev]

Hello, I appreciate you uploading this video. It will help me a lot when I do this on my IS300. Im an apprentice at Hyundai and have replaced many engines that have timing chains. Ive never done a timing belt or camshaft + crankshaft seals. After watching this I have the confidence to tackle this job. Thanks!!

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thanks. I'd say t chains are technically harder. You'll be fine. Good luck.

[@Atrevino956]

Great video! You are able to break that crankshaft bolt using the accessory belt. You wedge the belt on itself and gives you enough tension to use a 3/4 ratchet to get at it.

[@Thranium]

Took my 01 is300 to the dealer at 112k for a timing belt and water pump and they bent 3 valves. Definitely doing it myself this time

[@alpha7ization]

Alot of those Lexus mechanics only work on the newer models and have little experience working that 2jz engine...unless you insist on an experienced mechanic at the dealership they will throw anybody at it...since it's not a new model Lexus dealerships don't care about the older models

[@chaseharrison2064]

Torque Spec for both cam gear bolts (hex and 17mm) is 60 ft lbs. Got the spec right out of the Toyota/Lexus service manual.

[@dr.dodrugs8963]

nice video man, another way to do cam and main seal is get some small screws and screw them into the seal a little bit. gives you something to grab on and pull the seal out so less chance of damaging stuff

[@letsbefrank6269]

I tried the two screw method, and unfortunately damaged the cam face as I went too far in! I put the cam seal in and I hope it doesn’t leak.😢

[@sodamotive5567]

great video very informative and easy to follow. thank you

[@colewiser2044]

Best video I've seen for this. Thanks!

[@binarymercenary]

8:56 - thanks! didn't think of needed the bypass seals.

[@mrpaiute9013]

Thank you very much for the upload, this has helped me immensely.

[@ddistler9864]

Best how to video ever. Thank you.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Thank you.

[@Supraboyes]

Thank you for this upload. Nice and clear to see what you are doing. 👍

[@Beacon_Offroad]

You're welcome

[@2jzking124]

 hi there, i saw that you used the dots on the camgears to put it in time but other people use the line, which one is correct?

[@the_visionvry6244]

I thought the timing mark on the crank gear is the line to the left not the painted mark

[@XqeDiosxqe]

Good observation I believe that is correct ...

[@scottrudner8834]

Excellent video.

[@dmart2366]

Good video bro. Keep up the good work

[@henrywilliams5200]

I’d like to see your timing marks clear because I’m doing a time in belt job on my Lexus GS 300 and my time in Marks not clear so if you can can you get back to me with

[@colebrazeal9432]

GOOD LOOKS BRO!

[@daveberumen4070]

I got a question on the motor being on top dead center, my crank pulley has a white line and a groove line. I was told top dead center is when the groove lines are aligned not the white lines

[@Beacon_Offroad]

You can see the white mark is on 0 and I show the cams inline with the marks. Those will not lie. Just verify those all match no matter what and you'll be fine.

[@letsbefrank6269]

@@Beacon_Offroadbut it’s not TDC on the white dots, it’s now 2024 and I’m doing this job on my 1999 GS300, and I’ll be using the marks to the left of the white dots, cheers for making this video so long ago.😊

[@joecox9958]

many thanks! really nice

[@AndrewMcDonald-p3h]

Did you use the lines or the dots on the cam gears for tdc

[@smallestpickle]

What did you do to get the timing sprocket on the crankshaft? Mine is difficult to get back on. I’ve double checked any thing that’s in the way and have aligned the sprocket to clear the keyed parts of the crank.

[@hotdogsoltero571]

great video! what can expect to pay at a garage for this job??

[@williamgates392]

2 of the Smaller coolent hoses at the bottom, are they holding trans fluid?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

The ones that go to the bottom of the radiator, yes.

[@sezzalyfe]

How much did this cost to get done at ur shop?

[@carlbrooks90]

my cams are off a tooth after putting back on tension on the timing belt any fix? i used the yellow mark and the dimples on the gears.

[@ac_ligma_john50n]

10:35. Why pry them out instead of removing the cam cap that the seal is connected to.

[@mr.tomyum732]

The belt retaining collar behind the timin belt lower cover. Does that float around? I know on the 2jzgte engine there are four open slots that fit through that one tab on the crank. And the curved side faces out and flat side faces the belt. With the lower cover on, that metal retaining collar freely spins and doesn’t seat in the protruding metal tab off the crank is that right? Thank you and amazing job on the video instructions!! 👏👏

[@adamwestside4077]

When you put the cam gears back on it looked to me like you lined the “dot” up with the “hump” correct me if I’m wrong but aren’t you supposed to line the “dash marks” up with the “humps” rather than the “dots”???

[@mrk7201]

Awesome, What brand is the spray gun I gotta have it

[@FirstNameLastName-nu5yo]

Awesome 👍

[@orestyavtushenko6624]

Bottom belt cover was oil soaked for a long while and thus got curved and is being rubbing against the pulley/flywheel

[@ulyssesbunsen7778]

Does this operation on the car that you are working on also apply to a 2002 GS300 Lexus

[@williamgates392]

The idler pully, your on the 2nd mark to the right? For top dead.

[@kakoozawilliam5797]

Thx so much 🙏

[@isaacrosales1944]

Dint mention the vvti pully play

[@froilanbinayug2201]

Is the crabkshaft pulley bolt is it lefty lucy or right for lucy?

[@s5loh974]

whats good, do i need a timing belt cover gasket? im purchasing new valve covers gaskets, intake manifold gaskets, 3 o ring gaskets, the timing belt kit Water Pump, Timing Belt, Tensioner, Pulley, Gaskets from aisin. what else do i need boss?

[@stolen_grandma4499]

Hey so my timing belt jumped 3 teeth, do you know how abojt going along with that?

[@juanmendez2060]

Hey something like this how much would it cost to do my Lexus got 182,000 miles . So u guys I need to change the timing belt yet ?

[@calebrichard841]

What would a job like this cost. I have. 2003 Lexus GS 300 sport design!

[@chatterbox3388]

Anyway to remove the cam gear without removing valve cover?

[@bossyz3522]

Do you need an hydraulic tensioner for this?

[@2jzday2day]

How much was the pricing to do this exact job? need answer asap

[@knockout35189]

I replaced the cam seals and replaced vvti gear with oem vvti gear and now my engine does not run. I removed gears on the long dash marks instead of the dot marks on the cam gears. is that the problem?

[@CombatJJ]

Hey just wondering what seals did you use for the cam seals?

[@dbheffnerofficialofficial2454]

How much should i expect a toyota specialist to charge me for a timing belt water pump seals tensioner replacement job??

[@ac_ligma_john50n]

Yo wtf happened at 8:40 something arced in the engine bay??

[@fremyibarra6302]

Somebody know, how many miles , we replace timing belt IS300 Lexus 2004

[@BayAreaWrecker]

Hey broni didn't my timing belt and aligned the gears to the line not the dots and now the car has trouble starting but when it does it dies out and motor shakes while it's on before dying

[@HOTRODRICO]

you did the right thing by aligning the lines and not the dots on the cams and the timing gear down below, if its conking out something else must be wrong.. double check those marks (i know alot of work to do) rotate the engine about two times and verify alignment, then if that all checks out its something else... maf, spark plug wires maybe put wrong, fuel, or something isnt plugged in (sensor) etc... but if the lines on the timing are not right it will run bad... the toyota shop manual says its the lines... also on the harmonic balancer you dont use the first line at 0 deg... its the second line the (line to the left) that you put at 0 deg... it also says only to rotate the engine "clockwise", this video used the first line which is not how the manual says to do it.. if so the engine will be 30 deg off on the timing.. peace

[@BayAreaWrecker]

@@HOTRODRICO thanks bro it was the sparkplug wires touching each other bare since the plastic that covered them was burned and crunchy

[@the_visionvry6244]

Save yourself some time. The fans come out with the radiator and don’t need to be separated

[@norbertoespinoza5158]

Dude my PTSD kicked in seeing that. Also PTSD kicked in when he was doing the tensioner with the cover still on

[@the_visionvry6244]

@@norbertoespinoza5158 😂😂

[@AlexLopez-kp1wf]

How much does a job like this cost for just labor?

[@robhernandez7322]

I didn’t see you remove or install the crank timing belt plate.. not the guide but the plate you remove right before removing the crank timing pulley..

[@guglegugle8075]

Źle kolego podajesz jak ustawić kółka rozrządu. Ustawiamy na kreskach na godzinie 12 - a nie na kropkach...

[@hanzo935]

Where can I find torque specs for all those bolts? Or Do you use any thread lock on any bolt? Thank you!

[@Cathcart28]

60lbs for both gears

[@napoleonmontano8715]

U forgot to change the cam gear seal the most important from oil leak also bottom oil pump that is attached to oil pan that is a must change since ur right there ...

[@gee1363]

My water pump is leaking. Can the water pump be replaced without doing the timing belt?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Sure, but way on earth would you do that. All that work and the belt is like 30$.

[@dmart2366]

while trying to take vvti cam gear off my wrench sliipped and the ccam spun a few rounds.. should i be concerned or can i just put it back to tdc and be ok?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

You can put it back into place. It would only matter if you turned the crank as well. If not just rotate it back and you'll be fine.

[@dmart2366]

@@Beacon_Offroad thanku sir .

[@dmart2366]

@@Beacon_Offroad what happens if the crank and cams both out of time? can I just set the crank in time and the cams at tdc then install the belt? Or am I screwed

[@ZackDrifts]

That is NOT the correct way to line up the crank gear. You line the timing mark up with the mark on the crank gear not that dot.

[@zachmangle8492]

This guy is going to make people bend valves

[@campbell107]

Yeah i think the white mark is 15 degrees over the actual mark.

[@nukeman4694]

bro seriously. I just did this the other day and noticed this immediately. As long as he used the right mark on the crankshaft pulley with those white dots he should be okay

[@johnconnor7501]

The white mark on the crank goes in the Zero position and the cam pulleys go to the Lines , not the circles. The yellow line on the crank goes to the circles.

[@alex17xik93]

What are the name for the gaskets on the water pump?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Not exactly sure. They come with the pump. Any parts man should be able to look it up for you.

[@jonaspetelo7146]

Thanks

[@AndrewMcDonald-p3h]

Spreading misinformation on the internet and somehow this is the top video

[@rschulten9463]

Where are you located? I have an 2001 is300 and would love to have it serviced by your shop?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Surrey, BC. Canada.

[@Chavatradezz]

how much you charge for the job?

[@ulyssesbunsen7778]

Are there any Lexus heavy line mechanics out here question with positioning intake and exhaust cams on 2002 GS300

[@supershadow230]

Can a beginner pull this off?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

unlikely. Probably too advanced for a beginner. If most of it isnt too hard but it would be a big job at home.

[@supershadow230]

KB Autotech & Adventure how do I gain the experience? I have an is300 and I couldn’t take off the throttle body sensor today. But all this looks so easy on vudeo

[@supershadow230]

how much for you to do it for me ?

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Im sure its too far away, lol.

[@supershadow230]

@@Beacon_Offroad damm but how much would be an estimate ? some mechanic is charging 500 for all that if I buy the parts

[@Beacon_Offroad]

@@supershadow230 thats a good price. We charged more than that.

[@Donaldtrummp]

Can someone tell me what the 2 rods are for that stick out of the rear timing cover? I can't figure it out cause I see older supras that have hoses hooked up to them Please help

[@the_visionvry6244]

They’re not used on the is300

[@Donaldtrummp]

@@the_visionvry6244 thanks man after seeing a few videos of changing the OCV, timing belt & seeing people put different intakes on i noticed 😅 felt kinda dumb for a sec

[@THECARSHOWFEED]

You don’t have to remove the timing belt in order to replace the pump just fyi

[@anthonyrazon5216]

See, this stuff doesn't look too bad. I can easily pull all that stuff apart and replace, but you lose me when it comes to putting everything back together. I have a horrible memory.

[@Beacon_Offroad]

Haha, well thats what the video is for. Goodluck.

[@jeremybaxter3722]

you can tell he knows what hes doing cause he doesnt torque shit lol

[@Beacon_Offroad]

@@jeremybaxter3722 lol, it's true. I only torque 2 things. Head gaskets and wheels.

[@jeremybaxter3722]

@@Beacon_Offroad mechanic for 10 years and same lol

[@nomofoodforu]

This is wrong

[@jdub6797]

Use a torque wrench!!!

[@OTS2k]

9:24 do t you say 🫠 thats what i have to do now

[@kenyattasamuels5714]

Is the grease required for the inner lips of the cam and crankshaft seals? I forgot to grease mine after my rebuild. Not sure of that is an issue.

[@calirivera6558]

How much is a job like this cost to get done ??