Blown Up Toyota Tundra 5.7L 3UR-FE V8 Engine Teardown. Poor Maintenance or Bad Luck?

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Welcome to the channel where we teardown blown up engines and find out what failed, and perhaps why it failed. If this is the first video you're catching, there are over 80 more teardowns on this channel. Everything from Viper engines to a 1.5L Turbo Civic Engine.
Today we tear down Toyota's popular 5.7L 3UR V8 found in the 2007 up Tundra and Sequoia, as well as the Land Cruiser and Lexus LX570. This particular engine was a customers old engine that was returned after buying a replacement. Unfortunately I did not get a story or mileage with this engine, so those are both unknown. Ironically, I tore down another Toyota 5.7 nearly a year ago to the day! Its clear this engine wasn't serviced regulary, but is that why it failed?
If you've browsed my channel and didn't see the engine you want to see torn down, let me know in the comments!
As always, I love all the comments, feedback and even the criticism.
Catch you on the next one!
-Eric

[@TheMadTube]

Never discount the average person’s ability to absolutely destroy things. There’s always one guy who could wreck an anvil with a rubber mallet.

[@samholdsworth420]

Like a marine I suppose

[@marshmower]

A "tune up" is usually a scam too. Fix it till it's broken

[@shadetreetech]

That expression is gold!

[@mikeg6niner]

I feel attacked by this comment. 😂

[@isaac.4]

It's me, I'm that guy

[@LiquidNeon00]

I'm a toyota tech and I just want to inform folks that when taking the cam tray off you can simply undo the 12mm bolts and the cams will stay in the tray with the 10mm. You can then lift the entire assembly out. Saves time and keeps everything together.

[@mr.mr.3301]

Any thoughts on running 5-30 vs 0-20?

[@Xx04stangGTxX]

Wondering the same as above

[@georgiafan6618]

@@mr.mr.3301 My toyo tech emphasized the 5w. The 0 is too thin. Haven’t noticed any difference in mileage but I sleep better now.

[@BC08]

@@georgiafan6618 5W and 0W are the “winter” weights, Pumpability (viscosity) at -30 to -35 degrees. The second numbers are the operational viscosity

[@myrusEW]

He’s a Toyota TECH, not engineer

[@ibcrypto6139]

2002 Tundra 4.7 450k miles. Regularly tow a 4700lb boat. Never misses a beat.

[@tylergronk-wd9dx]

The 2uz is a better engine for reliability than the 5.7 or 4.6

[@alexkaban7860]

@@tylergronk-wd9dxagreed. I own few, and have owned and replaced quite few over time. Never not a single problem with 4.7 Just regular maintenance and timing belts and pumps with new rollers and tensioners from dealer only. I do labor myself, but buy OEM parts only. Also have the 5.7L , didn’t put enough miles yet, but it’s an animal, tows almost like diesel.

[@zbstr611]

@@alexkaban7860I once got stuck in my company’s 18 on some soft sand, a tundra was passing by, he saw me struggling but I didn’t budge. he offered some help I’m like telling that thing will hurt itself towing this bigrig. I was wrong it didn’t even sweat one bit, it pulled me out with ease. long live Toyota!!

[@JackAttak]

I have an '07 Tundra with this 5.7l, it has 337,000 miles and counting on the original engine, and original transmission. I've towed with it quite a bit too. Driven all across the country and a bit of off-road use too when I went camping down back trails in western states. I change the oil every 5k miles on the dot. Doesn't burn a drop. Great engine, really one of the most solid modern trucks.

[@TDub_ADV]

No doubt, the Toyota 5.7 is probably the best engine you could get in a half ton truck for the last 15 years. Sure they are bad on gas but i would take ultra reliable over a little extra fuel economy every day of the week.

[@JackAttak]

@Helicopter Dad! Dude I've owned several fords, a Mopar product, a Volvo, etc. In my lifetime. My Toyota truck has been one of my favorites. But I'm absolutely not an elitist who would claim Toyota is somehow better than everyone else. I've just had a good experience.

[@TDub_ADV]

@Helicopter Dad! Nobody ever said they do not break or cannot break. Bottom line is in the half ton segment that engine has a way better track record than the big 3 for reliability and in the case of GM and all the AFM lifter issues they have had since 2008 its not even close. FWIW, Not a Toyota fanboy either. I don't own one and probably never will since they don't make a a truck that fits my towing needs... I just don't have any issue giving credit where its due.

[@TDub_ADV]

@Helicopter Dad! Dude did you miss the part where i said i don't own one and never will? I will tell you what i have owned tho, 3 late model GM's 2 with 6.2's and one 5.3 that ate AFM lifters pretty early in their lives that required complete engine swaps and one Ford ecoboost that needed an engine after a cam phaser failure. Both of these are well documented issues that continue to plague these engines. Ram has issues with lifters and cams too, also very well documented. What issues are well documented for the Toyota 5.7? Its bad on gas....

[@TDub_ADV]

@Helicopter Dad! Those numbers don't mean much when you dont actually see the breakdown of truck models. Those numbers for the big 3 also include 3/4 and 1 ton trucks which they all sell more of than they do half ton models. They also don't put things like displacement on demand in the 3/4T and up trucks so things like the GM and ram cam and lifter issues simply do not plague those trucks. Also real hard to compare a HD diesel to a light duty gasser.... Sorry if the fact that the Toyota 5.7 is more durable than what the big 3 currently puts out makes you so butthurt but its the truth. GM destroyed a great engine line in the LS with displacement on demand and RAM did the same with the Hemi. Those motors were awesome until they decided 5% better fuel economy was more important than durability. The 5.0 Ford is decent but they do have a little reputation for head gaskets. If i were buying a half ton today that F150 with a 5.0 would probably be my choice. I don't trust the small displacement turbo's that seem to be the trend.

[@michaelhofer9149]

“Water pump looks perfect, look how clean that is. This could be reused!” CLANG!

[@Tony-112]

My favourite bit 🤣

[@jonclark8155]

Those head bolts sound like my knees when I get up.

[@jeffwitscher1700]

bmw tech for over 30 years. very impressed with your ability and knowledge. looking forward to watching more.

[@hounddog21]

I'm retired. Don't do much anymore. Just want you to know how much I enjoy your videos, and accompanying monologs. I never fail to check my oil anymore. Congratulations on the new baby.

[@disgruntledfaerie]

It's a wise man indeed who can learn from the mistakes of others.

[@AdamDaughterson]

The sound of cracking head bolts is pure ASMR

[@177SCmaro]

Btw, to anyone working on dohc engines, the cams can "jump" like that because of valve spring pressure trying push a pair or more valves closed. To get it to not do that you can either rotate the engine so that all the valves are closed or close to closed or, after releasing the chain tensioners, loosen all the cam caps gradually in the reverse order they're instaled in. This releases the tension gradually. It probably won't hurt you but a cam jumping at the wrong time can knock tools out of your hand or potentionally pinch you fingers in the chain/sprockets.

[@sullybiker6520]

I did my own clearances on a Kawasaki Ninja 300 and (I'm an absolute novice ) you start it all at TDC by the book and this means you have at least one of the cam caps under pressure. It was quite an eye opener but I muddled through.

[@177SCmaro]

@@sullybiker6520 Nice. I have 5.0 Coyote racing engine with locked out cams so I've gotten really, really f-ing good a degreeing cams, lol.

[@clifbradley]

My neighbor used rtv and JB weld on his daughter's bedroom window to keep her from sneaking out at night. She pried the screens out so,many times the seals were leaking so he put rtv in them, then went over top of all of that with JB weld, then put some screws into the concrete around her window and used red loctite on all of them. I don't think he truly knew what he was doing and just went to the hardware store after looking up things to keep other things in place. Thank goodness an ARC welder wasn't cheap

[@yeahboi355]

That’s a funny comment

[@BenKlassen1]

Fire code violation.

[@MalcolmCir]

It's like Rapunzel-- brought to you by Permatex and J-B Weld... 😄

[@jarrodmcmillian1747]

😬😬😬 people are psychos

[@frankmoreau8847]

Some engines are claimed to be bullet proof, but unfortunately some engine owner's own howitzers. Look forward to your teardowns every Saturday evening.

[@jonathansim678]

That’s an excellent comment and brilliant as well

[@ryans413]

No engines bullet proof of you don’t change oil

[@zloj-volk]

Engines could be bulletproof, but not stupidproof)))

[@tylergronk-wd9dx]

The 4.7 is bulletproof. Cast iron and low power output.

[@chrisbrown3925]

Your videos constantly improve! Love watching where obviously unusable parts are thrown!

[@Kevin19700]

Another very informative tear down. As a 2015 Tundra owner it was interesting to see the 5.7 taken apart.

[@chadharmon5716]

the missing rocker 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸🎸🎤🎤🎤

[@sullybiker6520]

Finally ASMR for engine enthusiasts

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Impressed by how well this engine stayed together. This is a testament to Toyota quality. Great tear down and I hope to find some more Yota ones.

[@repairmanjack9082]

Great job. I stumbled across this video by accident. 3 minutes in I'm laughing enjoying the video. great camera work . great narration. I had to subscribe. thank you for being so detailed and you do a very good job diagnosing the problem. it's like I'm just hanging out in the shop with you watching you tear down that motor. wow those Toyota 5.7 are monsters. there's a lot of nuts and bolts holding that thing together . I've got to check out the rest of your videos . you did an awesome job

[@31dknight]

Another great teardown video. Thanks

[@jdh6164]

Hodna L15B7 PLEASE!!!!!

[@vater1760]

“Look at that water pump! It’s absolutely perfect!” CLANG! I deal with cores at work all the time. This happens constantly.

[@Mittomere]

Please get your hands on a 5.6L Nissan VK56DE!! I'd love to see that!

[@grampy2004]

Yes ! Me want to see that as i have one in my 2004 Titan . Surely there are some being abused ; )

[@texasslingleadsomtingwong8751]

Any vk56 !

[@JPD12081able]

One of the best engines ever!!

[@TheCelltek]

I don't know much about engines, so I love your tear downs and channel!

[@akujinscos]

That stuck chain trying to bite at your finger got me. Remember everyone, use anything but use your finger to unstuck a stuck chain in an engine, a bike, a garage door opener or anything else. Thank you for the great vids.

[@trent4391]

The 3UR is a domestic made engine. I've heard of people not putting enough oil in them many times. They tend to only put 5 quarts when this engine takes just over 8 quarts.

[@nothanks1627]

7.9 quarts to be exact.

[@davidquinn9676]

They don't even check the dipstick? Are these shops trying to save money?

[@LD9user]

Love how clean and organized you keep your shop. Great video.

[@adamwinters4448]

This was just enjoyable

[@DavidGragg82]

I get so excited for Saturday nights because of your channel. Need to see some Porsche updates!! Lol. Please keep the videos coming. I don’t have much time in life, I make time for your channel and a few others.

[@reubensandwich9249]

Congrats on the new baby girl. Glad her and her mom are going fine.

[@Me-zo8yc]

I don't know why I enjoy these, but I do.

[@ramireznico]

Thanks for sharing… makes life easy…

[@thomasperina2990]

I just wanted to say thank you for another wonderful engine teardown video sir. I've been turning wrenches now for 60 years & I've seen more catastrophic engine failures now than ever before. Many people refuse to take care of their vehicles until the big bang hits home. I always say you can pay me now or pay a lot later, Everyone please enjoy the labor day weekend, TMP from N.J.

[@elonsus9747]

I’ll have to agree. It doesn’t help the oems are pushing for longer intervals, and we have more and more people driving that aren’t exactly on top of maintenance.

[@grandcrappy]

Atta baby Thomas. Ur lucky, you were able to buy virtual NASCAR motors, 427 tunnel ports, 426 race hemi's. in the fascinating 1960's.

[@kevinthomson6324]

I think the increase in failures has to do with car companies suggesting longer longer oil change intervals. I remember when 8000kms started and seemed too long. Now you hear companies saying 12000kms or more. I’ll do mine every 6 months or 5000kms no mater what they say. Thank you very much.

[@dnktng4722]

Love the new quick disconnect intake manifolds!

[@scottofford3061]

A Cabbage Patch DOWEL? UR killin me

[@KidCoyle]

I have learned a lot from these videos. Great production work. Thanks!

[@danielsacks7152]

Really like your vids. They were a stepping stone in my rehab after a debilitating brain tumor, and the unexpected loss of my father to two tumors a year later. This got me back in my shop! I literally collapsed on the floor weeping when i heard my 2x4bbl mopar big block on open headers again that we drove and raced for many years! Its in the blood! Ive owned over 300 engines for my hobby from GMC V12s on down. It still amazes me the bill of goods that was sold to the public to convince them they NEEDED 385hp in any pickup! Heck a good semi engine was a 350hp big cam cummins! (No, hp is hp when moving a mass over a distance in a given period of time. We who know old huge gas engines laugh about Diesels being a magical wand of power, torque, and reliability!) A 292, 300, or 225 was a truck engine even in school busses and dump trucks. And a massive power increase over the old flatheads. If anyone needed more the 351, 360, and 350 etc. more than sufficed. And were dirt reliable, cheap, and capable of much more adaptability as well as recyclable not using plastics. Also built by the hands of people and reusable in everything from home built airplane kits, boats, irrigation pumps, and tractors to name a very few. Each With cross compatibility over several decades and thousands of models of equipment for EACH brand! Now we need a robot built rolling computer with a motor that makes a Cosworth indy motor look like a middle school science fair project that makes less hp/ci than an old 283?? We wont even mention 440s, 460s, and 427s/ 454s that were available, then ran 200k then were pulled for drag racing, tractor pulling etc. I had several tractors and other things on the farm we used for decades retrofitted with automotive or truck engines. This is more than silly, its criminal what these intentional robbers cost us in interest payments, damage to the environment, loss of autonomy with what you own and loss of workforce and wasted material. No sane manufacturer who wanted to make the best vehicles for you or the planet would EVER consider these pieces as daily transport. I saw in the same poor community 200ft apart a used Northstar sitting in the middle of the intersection with a bad starter that probably would get scrapped because of no money for the insane intentionally built in extreme labor costs. Down 3 houses a guy was drinking a beer sitting beside a 350 in a 1983 chevy pickup re-installing his cylinder heads after he lapped the valves, which one do you suppose was running first?? Or still?? Those old motors with a knowledgeable tuner who tossed the EPA crap blew the doors off of most modern stuff on MPG as well. Our greed has blinded us! I will smile when people call me old, backwards, and stone aged and keep my old iron until they pry it from my cold dead fingers! However i do appreciate the engineering on the new stuff, just wish they'd admit most of it dates from WW1 in the teens up to the fifties. Nothing new just made available by CNC and with a computer to keep the loose nut from blowing it up before warranty. Want to see hp/ci? Look at WW2 torpedo motors! Nothing new just more $$$ per ton mile! However i have absolutely nothing against simple EFI and electronic ignitions on older style simpler stuff. As well as the many modern improvements that have come even to the old motors in the aftermarket. Sad to see so many comments that obviously come from people who were denied the right to bleed on their own vehicles fixing them on a regular basis and the pop machine was OUTSIDE the filling station and the snacks were under the counter below the fan belts!! But now since we pay 4x as much even after inflation adjustment we are 4x as happy right??

[@josepgutierrez22]

I have a 16 tundra with this engine. It gives me great confidence in it to hear you say these good things about the engine

[@Aonexia]

Great video man... with mustard!!! 😀

[@quitmanwhitsey6320]

Man I love these tear downs. I own a 2007 Toyota Tundra sr5 5.7l with 140,000 miles on her. I change my oil every 5,000 and it still looks clean but i don't care cause she hasn't ever let me down. I have owned Ford's, GM, and Chevy's. I have always had to work on them constantly. I watched my older sister purchase a Toyota Camry. An in ten years all she did was put 3 sets of tires, brakes 3 times, and 1 battery. Heck I went to the Auto Show one year looking at the Denali and was really thinking about purchasing one. I took my sister and wife with me. All I wanted to see was the Denali and I did. Then my sister says she wants to see the new Camry. Me I started laughing like you and that Toyota Camry. 😂 So we goes over to the Toyota display to see the Camry. So something told me to go check out the trucks. When I got inside the Tundra I knew that I had to have one. I left outta that Auto Show searching that same night online for one. In 2 days I located one and I went to the dealer and bought it. When I tell you that the Tundra sr5 5.7l is a amazing truck. I will not buy another. Heck one man put a million miles on not 1 but 2 Toyota Tundra. Not if that doesn't make you want a dependable truck I don't know what to tell you. 🤷 Great video.

[@MattLikesTricks]

Love my tundra. I was gonna get a chevy for the gas mileage benefits but I compared the maintenance costs between the two and with the amount I drive and the dependability I need the tundra was a no Brainer. Sat for a bit before I bought it but had a local mechanic that owns and works on a lot of tundras do a decent run through it and did some light work on it. Been awesome besides a few little things. Royal purple oil does wonders for this thing recommend spending a little extra on it

[@quitmanwhitsey6320]

@@MattLikesTricks Man I love my Tundra. It's still going.

[@richardcranium3579]

@@quitmanwhitsey6320 2006 4.3 with close to 300,000. I no won’t buy another vehicle if it isn’t a Toyota and isn’t a Tundra. Best truck I’ve ever owned. Regular maintenance and keeps running. Just replaced the last original U joint.

[@joelmora2826]

@Matthew Denham nah your wasting your money on royal purple ... my tundra has 300k . I change it every 3-5k and use whatever on sale .

[@MattLikesTricks]

@@joelmora2826 I know I'm not. Truck runs way better with royal purple than it ever did with mobil 1. It was definitely neglected by its previous owner needs a little extra love. Ticks like a mfer with cheap oil, sounds healthy with royal purple. That oil is the real deal

[@DrJackalPhD]

Just traded in my 2007 with 367k miles on it. Did oil changes every 5k miles but it has all original fluids other than coolant...I didn't have the money to take care of it like I should have, but that engine was amazing. 337k miles with OG trans fluid and power steering as well. The only thing I ever replaced was the starter and alternator (and drive belt), but everything else was from 2007. Pretty nuts. Just traded it in yesterday for a new 2023 Tundra.

[@wolfBC]

u never did ur fluids ???? bro neglect ... its simple and should be done

[@GraceAppliance]

It's rusty. They're all rusty. LoL Love your Toyota content brother. Keep it up!

[@kleetus88]

enormously satisfying and entertaining, thanks!

[@Bullseye120]

Congrats on the new addition to your family. Home Mom and daughter are doing well. Great tear down. Looking to see you do a tear down on a 2.0 litre Chrysler 4 cylinder.....VVT.

[@Anderspuz]

Great video! Would love to see a AUDI 2.7 BITURBO teardown! :)

[@noampitlik2332]

I've seen 3 trucks burn-up into balls of flames suddenly: an Izuzu and 2 Toyota Tundras.

[@donnielowe1127]

Outstanding Video Many thanks

[@hyperboloidofonesheet1036]

I've heard of rotary valves, but I didn't picture it that way.

[@09corvettezr1]

Eric you should check the intake for that valve stem. I think the piston gave the valve stem the old javelin throw up the intake port. I struggle to believe the valve stem could exit out the exhaust valve in a manner that wouldn't leave visible damage.

[@paulmoua9587]

nice tear down

[@czzc2369]

so interesting to watch - thank you

[@davidbeaumont4455]

These engines have such a great reputation that I dare say replacing valve springs after 200k doesn't seem that daunting. I loved this tear down! I'm eyeballing getting a 15-16 sequoia to tow with and regardless of thirst I feel like a well maintained example (from the south) is a safe bet! Thanks for this as always! Change yer oil folks!!

[@forrestcowan448]

Man that's what I though I bought mine right before gas went up and 11 mpg no matter how I drive empty and 6mpg towing my side x side is starting to kill me buyer beware

[@atlaslion5128]

@@forrestcowan448 what year is yours?

[@forrestcowan448]

@@atlaslion5128 2015 tundra platinum

[@atlaslion5128]

@@forrestcowan448 that's odd even for a Tundra especially since it's not that old. Maybe try running fuel system cleaner.

[@anthonybertone2336]

Congratulations on being a new daddy I’m really glad to hear that wife and baby are fine and you still make time to get a video out to us, You’re amazing thank you

[@Jasminethelovelycat]

Another great video!

[@nav5897]

Great job

[@brettster3331]

Congratulations on your new daughter and I am so glad everything is fine with her and your wife. I so enjoy when you take apart a Toyota engine especially a V8, they look so well made and engineered and are logical in a way most American engines are not. Thank you for showing this.

[@cayman9873]

One of my favorite engines. I have an 07 sequoia with the 4.7 toyota v8. Got what a great engine. I change oil every 3500 miles. Hope to run it to 500 k miles.

[@s1988teve]

"The water pump looks perfect. You could reuse this!" *CLANG*

[@matthewstorm5188]

Keep in mind that oil is the primary means by which valve springs are cooled. Oil starvation can certainly kill valve springs by allowing them to run too hot. This could cause them to weaken and eventually break. Also, valve springs sometimes ARE a wear item, such as when running a big cam (not the case with this motor, though).

[@chrismaze3441]

Yep ole coil bind sucks if you put in big rattle stick and not change springs

[@dmt8581]

My 08 5.7 broke a valve spring The Tundras have a valve spring problem. In 2010 lexus recalled like 200,000 vehicles for the valve springs. In 2020 when I purchased a used engine the guy told me he was selling 30 a month and almost all was from valve springs. My oil was changed every 5000 miles with synthetic oil without fail and it broke with 170,000 miles.

[@migueltron24]

Every single time i watch this guy, just makes me realize that theres people that doesnt leave their confort zone to make sure their cars and engine are running correctly

[@GnilCH]

And if they eventually do, they end up on #justrolledin 😂

[@migueltron24]

@@GnilCH true lol

[@ryans413]

I don’t know why it’s so hard for people to pull the dipstick check the oil level and condition like anyone can do it. And then I get their not mechanics well it dose not take a mechanic to pull a dipstick anyone can do it. If you don’t know read the cars manual if the car dose not have a manual do some research o just can’t believe there’s people that drive cars and don’t do any basic simple maintenance

[@migueltron24]

@@ryans413 those 3 or 5 mins that you will spend on checking the oil can save u lots of $$$ lol

[@ramtek2702]

Excellent video. You give me hope for the car repair business.

[@DDE_ADDICT]

Yeah great show

[@cjm5161]

Change the oil every 3-5 thousand miles on your iforce tundras and you will never have failures. All the work trucks at my work never die.

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

Saturday night mayhem. Love it! Looks like someone had a 10 oz. silicone caulking gun cartridge & went to town on the oil pan.

[@ferdinandvries4032]

Is that a 80 series landcruiser in your profile picture?... Great weapon of choice. Congratulations

[@wesgreen2812]

nice Subie!

[@FrankyRedEyes]

I enjoyed this teardown with mustard on it.

[@retro440]

Plan B = more force. Usually, works for me, too, Eric!!

[@JF-xq6fr]

That headbolt chatter is blissful...

[@jh5632]

You absolutely will hit 1mm subscribers my friend, excellent content!

[@katywalker8322]

Surprised how little damage that has done. That head looks relatively easily repairable, while I was expecting complete destruction.

[@sonroqer8448]

Do a Magnum 5.9l V8 please. :)

[@fredg5390]

I enjoyed the video very much. I conclude: do your oil changes regularly.

[@user-eo2qt2ri9c]

I have 129k miles on my 02 4wd SR5 Tundra, she runs great!

[@maryannmoran-smyth3453]

As an engine builder I always go with dual valve springs. Most of the time the outer spring will break in the extreme case and you may bend a valve And getting nasty popping sound. However your chances are strong that you will not drop the valve into the chamber . i’ve seen it happen many times, it’s the difference between doing a cylinder head and a whole engine

[@michaelwojnar9247]

I was impressed how beefy the block and rotating assembly is. 380 hp 15 yrs ago, i had no idea this engine was that stout!

[@ericg4915]

The only truck motor that was better was the 6 liter from GM

[@huckleberry8079]

Not even close

[@s.a.t419]

@@ericg4915 This and the titan motor out pull the 6.0 and would prob last longer and i love LS engines

[@ericg4915]

@@s.a.t419 well your talking about towing capacity and that takes a lot more than just a motor to tow. And I think that kinda sums up the problem with the tundra for real truck owners. The 5.7 is a great motor but the the tundra isnt a real truck. Your gonna get 5,000 pounds more towing capacity out of a silverado. But if your referring to hp and torque specs they are pretty much equal between the 6 and the 5.7. And I've never had a 5.7 personally but I know from experience I don't know if u can get more dependable than a 6 liter. It's definitely gonna outlive the truck that's for sure, the rust will kill the truck before the motor does

[@s.a.t419]

@@ericg4915 Lol. Exactly and both the Titan 5 speed and tundra 6 speed are easily hitting 300000 miles of towing miles the Chevy will burn through 5 transmissions thanks for pointing out it’s not just the motor Should we talk brakes and rear diffs to?? These jap trucks are in between a half ton and a 3-4 ton have you ever looked under one??? They are built 10 times better

[@gbsgarage]

Love the throw !!

[@sprucecreek1]

I replaced a 5.7 in the summer of 2007. It was difficult to get parts since it was so new. A groundhog bit a hole in the radiator and the customer drove it until quit running. They claim the temperature gauge never went up, they were looking at the transmission temperature gauge, and stated “It was making noise when I hooked up the horse trailer”. The engine got so hot the valve seats fell out of the heads. $10,000 to repair and it took weeks to get the parts that Toyota had to take from the production line. That was the only 5.7 replaced at that dealer in all the years that engine was used. I have a 2019 with the 5.7.

[@Swindy1794]

I have a 2019 Tundra 1794… I love it! .. oil change religiously every 5K.. or less. I could see these engines last forever, IF taken care of. If not then you get what you got there.. 😢😪

[@jimjohnson2071]

Malice in the combustion palace... that's a classic!

[@Frost212]

Time to pop the top on a cold one and enjoy another teardown. Still hoping to see the Fiesta ST's 1.6t engine at some point! :3

[@ouch1011]

I thought he’d done the 1.6 from a Fusion or Escape before (same engine)

[@Frost212]

@@ouch1011 I only remember seeing him do the 2 litre from the focus st, and the older duratec 2 litre, as well as the Ecoboost v6's

[@CaptainSpadaro]

@@ouch1011 you're thinking of his 2.0L EcoBoost teardown. The 1.6L is from a different engine family.

[@thefordmaniac]

Non keyed timing gear has entered the chat...

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Thanks for the informative video sir 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@HISVOICE4LIFE]

I saw a 2010 F150 with a 5.4L engine …it had 778,890 miles. Only the read diff was not original….i was blown away

[@nycad2484]

Please find a legendary 2GR-FE! Good luck finding one though!

[@MirchiBoy]

No turbos, no $75k electric cars, no over the air recall updates, no subscriptions. Just 2GRFE rest of the way.

[@jblyon2]

I'd love to see one as well, seeing as I drive one. Yeah I know the newer turbo 4s are faster than even the more powerful 2GR-FKS, but god damn the 2GR is butter smooth. I've driven luxury cars twice the price as my Camry or more that weren't nearly as smooth under the hood.

[@TestECull]

34:20 You can see where the stem actually went. Those odd scratches in the intake port? Yeah I'd bet dollars to donuts the valve stem made them on its way north. Given the intake wasn't really held on by much of anything it probably got spotted in there during diagnosis and all work stopped then. That's also borne out by the angle of the dangle on the valve's head; the broken off nub of the stem was pointed DIRECTLY at thoe scratches. I'm betting the valve spring broke, valve went down on the piston, leaned over a bit, came back up, bound up, got splattered, valve head turned to its side, and boom.

[@hmoobva3581]

Great teardown

[@hondaccool]

The sound of the head bolts, its sooo satisfying 👌

[@raybates3119]

It amazes me that some people still won't change their oil, especially today. I am a retired law enforcement officer after 31 years. I say that to say that even 30 plus years ago, when oil wasn't as good and engines weren't as reliable as they are today, we changed oil at 5,000 miles and back then, used Havoline. All of our fleet were Ford C/Vs with 351s. Even on that schedule with wide open pursuit driving to extended idling, we almost never had an oil related engine failure. Today's cars, even tell you when to change the oil and even at a 10,000 mile interval, you'd be safe. I just don't get what's so hard about it...

[@19580822]

Agree 100%. Basic preventive maintenance is a must, and not difficult. Semper Fi brother.

[@drawbridge611]

Unfortunately, most people today have zero mechanical competence. You ask the average Joe or Jane what his/her vehicle's oil change interval is, and you'll get the ten thousand mile stare. BTW, thank you Ray and Old Veteran for your service to our country. I can't say "Semper Fi" but I can put my hand on my heart.

[@bwalker4194]

Anyone telling you that 10,000 mile oil changes are ok either knows nothing about internal combustion engines or wants to be able to sell you your next car when engine in yours gives up.

[@VPR5703]

@@bwalker4194 that heavily depends on the engine and use case though. My last car (2011 Fusion w/ 2.5L NA) specified 10k changes. I followed Ford's recommended intervals and the engine ran perfectly fine until I sent the entire car to the junkyard at 321,000 mi for a major transmission failure. At the end of its life it was burning between 4 and 8 oz of oil over a 10,000 mile interval and was still as happy as the day I bought it with 37,000 miles on it to be revved all the way up to the red line.

[@czariobourne822]

@@bwalker4194 10k miles is a bit much, 10k km is much more appropriate.

[@s60t5M]

Video suggestion: Can you throw an entire assembled engine in the parts washer before you take it apart?

[@jasongrisdale3084]

You don't put entire engines in a cleaner....you put them in a hot tank and it's always after disassembly for block and heads...his is a parts washer....key word PARTS washer

[@s60t5M]

@@jasongrisdale3084 ooo I’m fully aware of the proper way to clean a stripped block. He regularly cleans LS heads and shows us if they are cracked. Just thought as a content suggestion to put the entire assembled engine in the parts washer to see what it does

[@aygwm]

Won’t fit…

[@jkbc]

It's amazing on how many nuts and bolts are in a car engine, the things that can go wrong if one of more of them loose or broken

[@redundant2278]

Best role Adam Sandler has played in years!

[@kcarew2]

I love my 5.7 with only 14 mpg

[@jblyon2]

14 mpg is a hell of a lot cheaper than 18 mpg + replacing turbos or even the whole engine after 100-120k miles

[@repairvehicle]

My 5.7 is 19 mpg

[@CL-ty6wp]

sad, tbi 350's can get mid 20's hwy

[@repairvehicle]

@@CL-ty6wp with 325 horse power? Nice try. Toyota 5.7 381 horse power. Sad 350, Prius gets 50

[@Thestargazer56]

I have a Tundra with the 4.6L and get an honest 18 mpg.

[@peiguy1982]

Just like Scotty says. If something happens to a Toyota it's due to lack of maintenance. But if something happens to a GM or Dodge it's due to poor design.

[@THEFALLOFSONY]

Except for that lawsuit against rusted frames and recalls…

[@peiguy1982]

@@THEFALLOFSONY Yes I agree.

[@user-ug7co5jn1r]

I like your 1980ish Mazda RX7!

[@fareedmuhammad8332]

You are good, and like the stand of assurance behind your work

[@davidhunt9692]

You can get it in the Land Cruiser or LX570. Which is a lot better than a 4runner in every conceivable way ever anyway.

[@lcotto2064]

Absolutely

[@anon2060]

Bro said: “this water pump looks absolutely perfect. You could reuse this” Proceeds to slam it on the floor🤣

[@driverjamescopeland]

A woman from out of town came into the store (Advance Auto Parts) a few years back. Wanted someone to look at her Tundra "making a weird noise". It was virtually a new truck... interior was impeccable, only had 48,000 miles.... and she had never changed the oil. 🤦‍♂️

[@bendercs]

Fun to watch! How could this be so fun?

[@tomsee8419]

I would've thought it had jumped time tbh. Should always check your engine timing after a failure in the valvetrain