Don't Make These Mistakes when Replacing a Head Gasket (Toyota Tacoma 3RZ)

Two things to watch out for if you are replacing the head gasket on a 4 cylinder Tacoma (mine is the 3RZ-FE engine).
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[@rolandotorrico9624]

There is no escape, DIY is full of pitfalls but that is how we learn and laugh at the end. Thumbs up to the helper

[@enzoandre6620]

Instablaster...

[@gregh7457]

its been 3 weeks. does it run?

[@keiferjanz3197]

Set the head onto the block with no gasket, then lift it high enough to slide the head gasket in place and then re-lower the head. Works best with a cherry picker... helps prevent accidents when you initially trying to fit the head into place and damage to the gasket.

[@TheMrkaninja]

Can't really do this if you have studded the block. Enticing a helper with beer and pizza is the next best thing to an engine stand.

[@keiferjanz3197]

TheMrkaninja normally you then thread the studs in after setting the head in place on the dowels... especially if doing a head gasket in frame, all my experience is diesel so little different world but you don’t get enough clearance to set a head in place with studs installed first

[@freddyflintstoned913]

Slapstick music fits your antics to a TEE.

[@elitetr1nity617]

The fact that your corner bulb cover is grey instead of yellow is bothering me. But props on getting the engine out back together 👍

[@pitchforkpeasant6219]

Fitting music. You’re doing what i need to do☹️

[@swdweeb]

Gahhhh!!! This is why I end up getting taken to the cleaners on auto repair. I hate doing it myself. More power to you bud. :-)

[@jeremygates51]

When you removing the timing gear off the cam and rest it on the tensioner are you concerned that it will slack on crank gear and be off by a tooth?

[@WhatDennisDoes]

That was a concern, and in fact I had the gear zip tied to the chain and held up in the air with a bungee cord while I worked on the head for that very reason. However I haven't found any reference of it being a problem. I was careful when I rested it on the tensioner to take slack out of the chain. It didn't stay like that long. One more thing - this is really a two man job. It's just awkward and you need two sets of hands when removing and replacing the head.

[@recneps127]

what tool are you using to turn the gear at the beginning?

[@grizzy909]

Hey Dennis I love the video, I'm doing the same thing on mine but the service bolt won't go thru both gears, the first one looks off a tooth, also I was told the HG was done on my truck a yrs before I bought it so I'm thinking they didn't do it correctly, any advice?

[@LittleRiverKingfiser]

what is the torque setting on the cam bolt on a 2.7 year 2000

[@SMVB-cl6oc]

if you had head studs the head would go on way easier :D

[@the_gold_canopy]

Did you have the head decked? (machined) The 3RZ engine is a great engine, very dependable and reliable little engine. Hope it’s running well. 👍

[@WhatDennisDoes]

Nope, I used sandpaper. The whole thing was a complete DIY job. Check out my other videos if you're interested. It's been over a year and I'm still driving it to work every day. Honestly was only trying to get another 6 months out of it but like you said the 3RZ is solid.

[@coleadero39]

Tou were supposed to do that before rwmoving the both cam shafts bro

[@daverobinson7356]

Nth like dat I did it .without doing nth like what u said meaning. By putting it together. They both line up

[@TheMrkaninja]

Head gasket job with the engine on a proper engine stand is 1000 times easier.

[@jeremygates51]

No shit sherlock

[@OlePorkchop]

Ok so this is going to be my first time doing anything like this but I want to try. My question is this. Is the service bolt already installed and just needs to be tightened? If not, where do I find one?

[@WhatDennisDoes]

There's no service bolt, you gotta provide one yourself. In a pinch you can use one off the truck, I think the valve cover bolts are the right size. But it's better to use a new one from the store because it will be clean.

[@gustavojoves8120]

So the block got rusted in the coolant gallery too.

[@lucasjohnson5]

Where did you get that tool to align the scissor gear?!? I can’t find one.

[@WhatDennisDoes]

I used an adjustable pin wrench that I had but it wasn't a perfect fit.

[@lucasjohnson5]

What Dennis Does do you know if there is a tool made specifically for these types of gears

[@WhatDennisDoes]

@@lucasjohnson5 Google "universal cam gear holder". I don't know if there's a specific tool from Toyota but I think one of those universal tools should work

[@coleadero39]

You don't need the tool if you use the service bolt before removing both cam shafts, just set the iming pulley on a cero degrees and you should ok.

[@markpersaud5768]

I have 1 rz engine i really want to overall it

[@cashtalks6253]

OK I want to do this myself but I think I will be paying somebody to do my head gasket..it scares me I love you know I will never have another brother in my lifetime

[@crissy7503]

how is the truck running Dennis ?

[@WhatDennisDoes]

It's running great! There is a new oil leak but looks like it's from the oil pan.

[@jeremygates51]

Trying to put the head back on is a 2 or 3 person job. Not 1 guy trying to film at the same time.

[@randylahey8116]

No shit sherlock

[@jeremygates51]

@@randylahey8116 you sound so educated in your response, 😂🤣

[@star2b4u]

Did anyone else think she was gonna say " Maddie shut the f*** up" lol

[@SMVB-cl6oc]

just pulled my head and realised i didnt put in the servce bolt before.......

[@WhatDennisDoes]

D'oh!

[@williambailey733]

This isn't a head gasket

[@WhatDennisDoes]

lol what?