Common Oil leak locations on the 2ZZ-GE engine resolved

[@edz8386]

This is most likely where I am leaking on my celica. It’s so hard to locate but this makes sense. Thank you for this video.

[@2zzlow]

Ive done 4 2ZZ timing chain cover gaskets and all my customers have reported no more oil leaks. this is 100% the location of the leak. thats how confident i am.

[@oscarm8952]

I have the problem if you say its the timing chain cover gasket i will put New one too

[@screviews]

Thanks for this video it really helped me out. I had the same mysterious oil leak and I checked out KZbin for info and your vids came up. So I took my 1999/2000 Celica to the repair shop two weeks ago and told them I wanted the timing cover gasket replaced. They replaced the gasket, crankshaft seal and water pump. The car has not leaked any oil since.

[@2zzlow]

Glad it helped!

[@bloodangel9489]

Who much they charged you for the repair ?

[@screviews]

@@bloodangel9489 About $700 Australian ($550 USD).

[@chocolate_squiggle]

Yes that's the IAC valve, where your two small coolant hoses go. I recognised it straight away coz I just split apart my whole throttle body this weekend and cleaned everything out for first time. I also hated those coolant hose clamps, struggled a bit to get my pliers in the space from above as they were angled away. Didn't realise I could have maybe gone up from underneath lol. My first thought was to change them out for worm drive clamps as well but I only had one in my toolbox. Will have to keep an eye on them in case they start leaking now I've disturbed them. Thanks for showing this video, I've been doing oil changes for years but now teaching myself some more advanced maintenance, need to tackle some oil leaks on my 1ZZ-FE. I'll start with tensioner o-ring and valve cover gaskets. Wouldn't have a clue how to remove an engine but I'm getting more confident and videos like yours help make it all seem less daunting if that's what I have to do. Cheers again.

[@2zzlow]

thanks for watching the videos and build the confidence to work on your own car.

[@rushnerd]

Holy shit, when 2zzlow showed the hoses from underneath I felt like a freakin' idiot. I was banging my head against the wall trying to get those hoses out/back in. Would have been way easier like this, though probably still NOT fun without a lift and just using jack stands. I actually thought I had a leak from there, but it wasn't so. I think you just really have to get those clamps as far up as you can.

[@abel3619]

I get you on the torque specs. Just put in the bolts to the power steering pump on my 2zz and didn’t torque any of them. The timing cover raised itself up on the right side closer to the radiator side. When I installed the water pump it resolved the gap. Correct Torque and tight tight both work.

[@lalo5717]

Bro thanks so much I have this issue right now and the whole pulley situation

[@2zzlow]

knock it out!

[@ryanbrown918]

It's not from the power steering pump being over tightened. It's the 3 way joint of the block/head/timing cover that is a natural seem where they all meet. A bead of ThreeBond 1184 laid in those seems (bottom end girddle too) before installing the cover/gasket will seal it for as long as that engine remains running. All Toyota engines leak from this spot...super common. Coming from a Toyota Shop Foreman & MDT. Done many...

[@2zzlow]

thats some good info to know. thanks

[@josephzuniga2994]

Muy buenos videos , podrías compartir cuál es el torque para los tornillos de cuando cambias el gasket del chain cover

[@weaponisedpotato7352]

I had a leak too. Got the tensioner O ring, timing chain gasket and main seal done while they had it apart. No issues now.

[@2zzlow]

good to know fam!

[@tanyacross3775]

How long did it take??

[@zxzhao5]

I found the similar leak on my MR2 spyder 2zz swap. Thank to this information.

[@2zzlow]

Glad it helped

[@krutonsurfing]

@@2zzlowBut it looks like you’re in a full shop with a lift? Do you have to take the engine out to do this job? I’ve put in a new head on my 87’ BMW E30 but I think my girls friends car (2000 Celica) has this issue. So I think I can do this as long as the engine doesn’t have to come out. Oil all over the serpentine belt area and dripping. But doesn’t overheat. How did you diagnose this? Thanks for your reply and this video really helped. Thanks.

[@MrAguayokun]

lol, thanks for the vid. I'm sure I'll eventually have to do this, too. I've been watching your stuff a little out of order. lol- in this one you still have hope for the ebay radiator! at least now i know where not to get one, so thanks for that! also, at this point in time, you were not against using the screw type hose clamps. I'm now skeptical about them thanks to your newer vids... like, I'll still use them, just carefully. thanks for your contribution to helping us with diy projects!

[@2zzlow]

lol yea I didn't notice that but actually funny story, that clamp just kept leaking ATF, I finally changed the hose and clamp to an OEM spring clamp and it fixed my leak. check my latest track preparation video for proof hahaha

[@logikal3d]

Have a similar leak on my 02 Celica // 2zz. Searching the internet left me with the notion that it was most likely the timing chain tensioner. But after seeing this, most likely the timing cover. Never pulled an engine before, my question is, can this job be done without pulling the engine? Can I jack up the engine via the oil pan safely with enough room to do this myself? Or am I better off taking this to a mechanic. Many thanks in advance.

[@2zzlow]

Ive read online that people have done this with the engine inside the car. You just need to move the engine up and down to clear some of the longer bolts that would hit the frame.

[@AOTPONTOP]

I need you as a neighbor lol. My 06 XRS is seeping like mad from the chain cover. Did the tensioner and valve cover a year ago which slowed things down but it's no doubt the cover at this point 120k. Never took my ride to a shop, always done my own work but that's a tight spot to be working in without pulling it and i just don't have the patience.

[@2zzlow]

indeed

[@Rampage00769]

Good stuff Here! My sons resivour has been low lately. Yeah toyota is notorious for those clamps. I have a love/hate relationship for them myself.

[@2zzlow]

Right on, same here

[@franciscolozada1059]

You should get your parts sand blasted at least if you don't like painting it, it helps bring out the original color plus looks much nicer, also thanks for the awesome video.

[@2zzlow]

I’ve been trying to pick up a small sand blaster from harbor freight tools but at that point when I was putting my 2zz back together, I just wanted the damn thing running. The black XRS was my daily for the longest until my pressure plate broke. Video on that coming soon

[@haterapture8882]

Thank you. I was wondering where all the oil was coming from. I got oil everywhere. Even on the hood I guess from the belt throwing it everywhere. I do have a question if you could help me out. I got a 2001 celica gts. Whenever I am stopped then start to accelerate my oil light flashes. It also did over heat the other day too. I cleaned the oil screen inside the oil pan it had some of the old oil pan gasket inside. So I remade the oil pan gasket. New filter. New oil. Yet the oil light is still coming on. What I'm thinking now is that maybe it's the oil pump? So I was going to replace it but I can't find any videos on how to replace it. Can it be done with the engine still in the car? I asked a shop how much it would be and the said $700 and it would take 2 weeks. I only got $100 and my job is delivery so I haven't been working due to my car acting up. Any help is appreciated if you see this. Thank you.

[@AndyL940]

Good job brother.. I have had an eBay rad for two years. I keep meaning to upgrade but it is fine .

[@2zzlow]

So far my eBay radiator has held up fine and it’s been damn near 20k miles

[@JO3haNsum]

00' Celica: Yup i have a leak around the steering pump. It's very hard to see where it is seeping from. Steering pump? Tensioner o ring? I cleaned it up really good and i can see it trickle down the steering pump housing.

[@2zzlow]

get a replacement and only use ATF

[@stacky86]

This video is so helpful, thanks! For the FIPG, where did you use that? The only place I can see is where the tensioner bolt goes into the block?

[@dadadadada4974]

Great 2zz-ge videos! Keep it up!

[@2zzlow]

More to come!

[@HDBrzyTV]

Jheeeze another quality video famm, making me miss my celi!

[@2zzlow]

lol you got something newer tho. Sometimes i would like a new car but i just cant see myself doing payments.

[@franknabozny6062]

Buddy do live in NJ by any chance? i need your help!!

[@2zzlow]

California

[@LujinCustom]

Do the 1zz and 2zz share the same block? I saw your oil pan video and that got me thinking. 🤔

[@LujinCustom]

Btw, I disconnect those IACV coolant lines from the tb and loop them together. Only needed for the northern states.

[@2zzlow]

Different block, iacv coolant lines aren’t necessary honestly. My 3mz swapped Celica has them looped

[@LujinCustom]

@@2zzlow the throttle plate is steel while the tb is aluminum. So in arctic like conditions, the tb can technically seize the throttle plate. So the coolant lines help thaw it out. But yeah, I have them looped on my 1NZFE and 2AR FXE

[@eliseohm8204]

Bro my oil light started to blink & then my engine started to sound like one of those prize wheels that u spin & my engine cut off😐 then I poured oil in it & it started to leak from the oil filter which was odd cuz I did a oil change like 2 weeks ago not even 200 miles on that oil & ik I hand tightened the oil filter on well. Anyways I towed the car home & I was afraid it might’ve been something worse. Thanks for the video!

[@2zzlow]

it most likely sounds like the car was ran dry due to a loose oil filter but that's just my theory

[@singinalex52]

How much leak is too much? My 05xrs leaks about a quart every 1000 miles or so. It has 240k miles and runs great. Just leaks oil

[@DimoS...]

Do it mate its easy. This engine if is healthy go over 300k with good maintenance. You have 240k on original engine without issues and repairs?

[@singinalex52]

@@DimoS... I bought this car new in may 2005. All I've ever done is basic maintenance. Nothing major. I did replace the clutch at around 180k miles. It's been leaking for a few years now. Just seems to be getting a little worse lately.

[@DimoS...]

@@singinalex52 they are normal leaks don't worry just fix it before you have a problem

[@DimoS...]

@singinalex52 also very impressive for 8.000 ++rpm engine to go over 200.000 miles! 👌

[@madhousediy5050]

I have coolant getting into my oil, but compression on each cylinder is great. Is there a chance that coolant is leaking through that water pump gasket and into the timing chain cover?

[@2zzlow]

I wouldn't know without doing a few tests

[@ravenzero7222]

question: removing the timing tension out and the cover would compromise the timing sequence with out touching the chain ?

[@2zzlow]

na, just dont rotate the crank at all and you should be fine.

[@n0ti5]

Yeah, once you've been doing it for a while you get the feel for it, spark plugs are so common when you've been wrenching for a while that you don't really need to torque them to spec. Drain plugs are another one. Damn, I have that leak also, I really didnt want to do all the seals with the engine in the car. I guess I have no choice, do you know if all the seals are the same for all the 2zz's? I was thinking of just ordering on line, all those part numbers you showed. I don't feel like getting bent over at my local stealership. What sealant did you use? Is it the toyota stuff? Can you help out with the part number. I'm running a ebay aluminum 2 core radiator now have over a year with it still running good, If it hasn't leaked yet I dont think it will leak or bust anytime soon. How was the fitmant with yours? I've got to say the one i got was a shitty fitment i had to bend some tabs and cut some stuff to get it to fit, I guess because its about twice as thick as the OEM rad, it was annoying to install but seems to run well.

[@2zzlow]

Been changing spark plugs since I’ve owned a car for family members and friends with no issues ever coming back to me but the troll squad online just likes to call out the little flaws in someone’s video when they can’t even make one themselves. Pretty sure all the gaskets for the 2zz are the same and they don’t change by year or the vehicle it was in. The Toyota packing seal is a must, you can pick it up online for $10. The all aluminum radiator that I bought had lots of fitment issues. I had to cut a piece from my cars radiator support to properly fit the radiator nicely. Then the stock fans had issues bolting up to it. The radiator being much bigger made my stock fans closer to the intake manifold. Not sure if that’s going to affect it on the long run.

[@RajGadhiya]

I have got a 2001 celica gts with absolutely no oil leaking or burning yet and I would like to keep it that way. can you suggest me how to take care of it? I just bought it 6 months ago and it's my first car.

[@franciscolozada1059]

Just watch a few of his previous videos, he mentions info about the oil pan as well.

[@viewer54322]

Just keep an eye on things, if you ever notice a leak use UV dye and light etc. If its not broken, dont mess with it. It will eventually leak as seals degrade but until then i'd just keep up on oil changes, power steering fluid (read manual, it doesnt use normal PSF), trans fluid and engine coolant. Should be good after that. If this is a daily driver that you rely on for work, it is most wise to keep it stock and maintained. Its an older car, modding it to get unnoticeable gains is just going to eat up your finances. 02 GTS here, 260k mi, fun to work on and performs great still.

[@RajGadhiya]

@@viewer54322 thanks man, I am always keeping an eye on those stuff. Mine is at 178Kms and bone stock

[@viewer54322]

@@RajGadhiya Cool, sounds like you lucked out getting one stock, less worry about bad diy mods and such from prev owner. If you have a manual trans, the only mod that is actually noticeable and fun on a daily basis would be installing a short throw shifter. B&M Racing short throw is one of the tried and true ones out there, a couple others. Last bit of advice use search engine and run searches on newcelica.org forums, tons of great info to be found there, my username there is BobSaget feel free to hit me up anytime. Cheers

[@2zzlow]

Just keep up with basic maintenance, if it ain’t broken or leaking don’t mess with it.

[@brinho109]

Man, how hard would this be to do? Guys at the toyota dealership tell me I have a leak from the timing chain cover but I really don't trust those guys to work on my car. I have changed a clutch in a c60 myself before and was wondering if this is at the level.

[@2zzlow]

If I can do it you can do it. I only have harbor freight tools and a small drive way in my back yard porch. It’s just requires a days worth of your time and patience

[@Wind_slash0]

Do you think there will be clearance issues with any bolts if done inside the engine bay?

[@2zzlow]

that i know of the Tensioner and some of the motor mount bolts will be an issue but can be removed by moving the engine up or down with a jack.

[@pristboy]

Hi toyota brother! Quick question! Do you think this repair can be done with the engine in the engine bay? I mean not with the engine out thanks

[@Wind_slash0]

@@pristboy doing it right now. Gonna take a while but it's doable

[@jacobforehead3309]

did my timing chain gasket last month and its leaking from somewhere else. Tiny drops sadly

[@2zzlow]

Id go over and check all your bolts.

[@jesusjrchi6488]

Have a Pontiac vibe gt 2005 and was wondering if that gasket do it

[@2zzlow]

yes same gasket

[@jayns1]

I have a 2004 Toyota Celica GTS I was wondering were do you buy your parts from for your Toyota Celica

[@2zzlow]

toyota parts deal

[@jayns1]

@@2zzlow do you mean you get your parts from Toyota also do you know if you can swap an automatic transmission to manual

[@kidmanila2160]

Once you make it bullet proof it safe to run xrs close to red line it was built for that right

[@BostinAngling]

You gave Hector your vin number for the vehicle? Hector is going to be running three Honda civics with spoon engines, and on top of that, he just went into Harry’s and bought three t66 turbos with nos, and a motec exhaust system.

[@2zzlow]

lmao nooo way!

[@2zz700]

Will it permanently damage the timing cover if the 2 power steering bolts are over torqued?

[@2zzlow]

You can crack something i assume. It doesn't need to be super tight. If you've worked on cars before you kinda get the hang as to what is tight.

[@tonflo1]

What is the sealer & what parts of the gasket are supposed to get it? Safer to run some HondaBond all around both sides?

[@2zzlow]

honda bond is good stuff. i have a video on what gaskets need to be replaced. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYXRnYObebGZrdk

[@tonflo1]

@@2zzlow Saw the video. No details on what the sealer is & which parts of the gasket get it. Better off just to go all the way around??

[@Vaatzes]

@@tonflo1 I used Honda bond for my timing cover, valve cover and my sump. I smeared it on instead of beading it when installing the sump and now I have a tiny leak, gonna pull it off, clean it up and put a little extra. I have no leaks from the timing cover or valve cover gasket which is a good sign :)

[@Stay_sweet100]

What do you torgue the power sterrung pump bolts to

[@2zzlow]

don't know off the top of my head but i just do it tight enough.

[@makosharkcnc7730]

this a Big job- easy? How many hours can you do this job? How much do you think the dealer would charge?

[@2zzlow]

easy job after doing 13, 4-5 hours and probably alot

[@Snarky_Queen]

I'm losing about a quart of oil every 4k miles, maybe it's leaking? I hope it's not burning, I don't see any smoke coming from the exhaust. And I don't see any leaks on the ground. So maybe it is being slushed around the engine bay because I do see dirty black spots around my ac compressor and right cv axle.. Maybe that's what causes my serpentine belt to squeak sometimes in the morning.

[@2zzlow]

at that point id put some dye in the engine oil and double check with the uv flash light and glasses

[@Snarky_Queen]

@@2zzlow I tried it before but with low oil so I'll try it again after a fresh oil change.

[@krazed0451]

Anyone complaining about the lack of torque wrench on spark plugs is a moron. Bring the plug snug, turn 1/8-1/4 further to engage the crush washer ;-)

[@2zzlow]

exactly

[@makosharkcnc7730]

mind only has 130000 mile and started to leak you think with low mile this might be the timing chain gasket?

[@2zzlow]

my XRS started around 150k. you are not that far from that.

[@makosharkcnc7730]

Big job? How many can you do this job? How much do you think the dealer would charge?

[@whitehorses1291]

hi , how much oil did it loose over 1000 km? I need to add 1L for a 1000 km travelled.

[@2zzlow]

Not much, i have about 3 quarts left in between oil changes

[@mariogiles619]

How much does it cost to have the timing cover fix? I thought it was the timing chain tensioner where the leak was. Someone also mentioned to change the pcv valve. I need to find the leak on my 2000 Toyota celica gts

[@2zzlow]

100% it’s on the timing chain cover gasket. Every 2zz goes through this. I e already fixed 5 of these. Whatever a shop charges for the hour and parts. Idk

[@mariogiles619]

@@2zzlowthanks for the reply, I would do it myself, however don't have the tools. I feel the previous owner did not treat this car right, it only has 78k miles! I love this car!

[@KoryRude]

Absolutely..NOT a Cover Painter either...Polish n Sonic Cleansing or Laser or Steam cleaning to Polish yesss

[@krazed0451]

Bitches about being forced into buying a torque wrench, dedicates a full minute to stressing correct torquing of cover pass through bolts :-P Nice work!

[@2zzlow]

Thanks for the comment fam!

[@xavinb8225]

how much does this job cost to have someone else do?

[@2zzlow]

I wouldn’t pay over $1k to have a shop do it

[@blairmcleod6216]

I NEED HELP IVE GOT A 2000 TOYOTA FEILDER WITH 6 SPEED MANUAL 2ZZGE I NEED A NEW OR SECOND HAND GEARBOX PLEASE IM IN NEW ZEALAND

[@2zzlow]

Im in a different country i dont know how to help you.

[@adriandelgado4854]

Awesome. 🇯🇵

[@2zzlow]

thanks fam!

[@jarethgti]

You make me wnna get a 2zz

[@kotymccallister5150]

Do it man. Best engine I've owned lol

[@fostinator69]

Goin strong at 260k

[@jarethgti]

Kolton McCallister definately if i find one for the right price I’ll swoop and have 2zzlow expertise w me

[@2zzlow]

Gotta get one bone stock, never get one that’s been modded. Chances are it’s been abused and red lined.

[@kotymccallister5150]

@@2zzlow isn't the general idea to redline it anyways? I mean.. that's where the power is lol

[@KoryRude]

Cmon...people stop accepting the Rubbers. Go high temp silicone gaskets..Period......and or copper gaskets. Y'all know Rubber hardens... God knows WHEN...either.

[@thegreatflamingchicken8436]

Not looking forward to