How to Replace Head Gasket 1997-2001 Toyota Camry 5S-FE Part 2

[@growell3]

Just finished doing the head gasket on my daughters 2001 Camry. The first thing I do before any job like that is to search youtube for extra hints etc.so I came across your video. I have done lots of jobs on different cars and seen many videos online, yours is without doubt the best I have ever seen , thanks so much for posting this.

[@reptar8614]

I second this opinion! Thank you for taking the time to do this! Explain everything & even post links to the tools you need!

[@kaluemetu534]

How can I set the air lines on my Toyota Camry 2.2

[@johnwu777]

The symptom of my 2001 Camry was exhaust gas going into the cooling system and causing the car to overheat and rough idle. After following your video and I was able to replace the head gasket and valve seal without issue. Now the car runs perfectly. Thank you.

[@StevenHanover]

Thank you

[@lanazaakat9466]

Made me dizzy just watching. He did it without a hitch !! Amazing skills. Had he been in LA I would have trusted him with my Camry for all jobs. Thanks !

[@seeniall42]

Just done the head gasket on my 2000 Camry saved my self €700 euros , valve seals were a nightmare... Thanks for all your help, couldn't have done it without you - CHEERS!!!

[@gavinmoody5678]

Mod MINI you're literally the best step by step mechanic. Luckily my car is the 1997 2.2 fe automatic Camry literally same car even the color only difference is literally the vin no. Anyways bought It back in September from a guy who worked at Toyotas garage for 28 years he worked with me at steakhouse also anyway he ran it on the dealership shop diagnostic and I had some censors out when I bought it from him well lost my job bad luck ect. Just now getting around to it bless tax returns anyway my o2 exhaust sensor is out the front 1. About 2 months ago noticed my car got alot louder well just got under it yesterday and the flex pipe is busted and disconnected from the front pipe Cadillac convert. While I know those are problems and pretty sure going to have to do exhaust manifold and converter well I noticed oil had has build up in an area near front right axle mostly around tire rod area/top boot this is obviously my biggest problem as of now. With an educated guess do you think it's from an oil pump seal seems to be near were the oil/grim has built up behind and below it. Well while checking my fluids the radiator over flow. Seems to show I light line of oil residue if I give it a little wiggle. Soo maybe doing my head gasket.. probably am taking care of first said problems first would that be ok or should I go ahead for the head gasket. The guy I got this car from did the valve cover gasket and belts at 240k I bought the car off him at 250k and it's now at 254k. Last thing I forgot to mention speed sensor is going out as well. Any advice on what to do first would be tremendous help I'm not very car savvy and still in hard times. I only paid 1200 for the car what should be my first fixes. BBecause I'm only going to have around 400 dollars to put in it.

[@ModMINI]

I just did head gasket. This was my sister's car. I don't remember enough to know where your oil is coming from. Generally oil falls down and back, so should be pretty obvious to track your leak.

[@fizzyjennings]

Your videos are inspiring sir, what we have today makes ten years ago feel like a hundred. I can now approach the head problem with my 2001 Camry with much more confidence than I had before, all thanks to you. Much respect.

[@electronicsworkbench]

Thanks for this two-part video set. I'm a Jeep 4.0 guy and that's easy. Never didn't anything on a Toyota so this video will help me with my wife's '97 Camry 2.2L having over 338K on the original engine. Discovered brown foam in the coolant tank. Suspecting a head gasket breach.

[@danielgabriel5539]

I've never commented on a video before, however for you I made an exception. You are a true man of your craft and we're very thorough on the steps of this project. I had to subscribe 😎💪

[@Snouthunter]

I get to this job on my wife's 2000 Camry soon. Oh goodie. Thank you for showing the torque specs on the head and camshaft bolts! 🔧😁👍🏻

[@ItsDevlcon]

Thank you for all these videos. They have taught me something, and I want to go to school now to be a mechanic. I think I'm actually going to do it this time instead of just thinking about it.

[@lovelove9108]

No wonder the repair cost so much!! A lot of work!! Thanks for awesome video...

[@callmebackfriday2]

How much this will cost on an auto shop or Toyota Dealership?

[@geoffcrabbe4323]

The toyota camry is the boss in 29 years of driving them iv have just had 3...NOT ONE GAVE UP... All at that time older models two..Still driving this model and loving it...

[@adventurous63]

I have a 2000 Ford E250 with 5.4L engine and 311,000 miles on it. It runs as good as when new. It's a rust bucket but has never failed me. Most vehicles will last if you just do proper maintenance.

[@paulnavara7127]

Most impressive! This is like watching an open heart surgery...and no extra parts laying around when you're done. After watching this I will NEVER, EVER try this at home.

[@arturoangelsanchez]

that the whole point, to learn to do it

[@scottfarraway34]

Love my 1998 Camry. Had a little fender bender this winter on the front grill and hood. With 330,000km I'm thinking it would be a good time to do this job while the car is out of service and I repair the body from the accident. This video has given me the courage to go ahead and take a shot at a top end refresh. Thanks.

[@TheSkyRender]

A truly fascinating pair of videos. Computer assembly is actually quite a lot simpler than car repair, I've come to realize after watching this. A lot of the same caution is required (and a lot of the same basic principles apply), but clearly there is a lot more that can go wrong with car repair. No wonder mechanics are paid so well.

[@ModMINI]

True... I used to be a computer tech as well. I use my brain more when working on cars. There are a lot of things that can go wrong and sometimes difficult to read the clues and know what. The onboard diagnostic codes sometimes point at something totally different. It's a good feeling when You replace one part and everything works perfectly, rather than throwing parts at it and hoping something will make a difference.

[@mvaldez5626]

im finally on this second video. This helped me take my 1990 Celica apart. time to rebuild. thanks for the knowledge and video. doesnt hurt im a certified auto tech. 26 years old! someones gotta do it!

[@CyberDemon1776]

I just picked up a 1990 celica GTS, i think i may have to do a headgasket too, somehow air is getting into the coolant, reservoir tank bubbles when i turn the car off

[@mvaldez5626]

@@CyberDemon1776 that's what happened to mine. Coolant overflow tank/ reservoir would boil over when i shut the car off. Hasnt done it since i replaced the head gasket. Would be a good idea to check cooling system and pressure test it. Also block test.

[@CyberDemon1776]

@@mvaldez5626 thanks ill do that. How would you test the block?

[@mvaldez5626]

@@CyberDemon1776 kit you can get for under 40$ at harbor freight. Dont forget the blue test fluid. You use it to suck in radiator air from the filler neck to see if there is combustion gases there should not be any if no head gasket leak

[@CyberDemon1776]

@@mvaldez5626 thanks ill definitely get one, just curious have you had any other big issues with the celica? I know its 32 years old know but they seem like solid cars. Mine has 170k on the odometer now.

[@tinamason7014]

Great video! Helping my daughter with a 95 celica gt convertible she found with only 125,000 miles. Only problem is that it sat, fixing all those issues now. Thanks for the torque specs, sometimes hard to get a straight answer with those.

[@moshewakatelutiw6233]

I changed my timing belt water pump cam crank and oil pump seals on my 99 camry 54 thousand miles ago. My head gasket is blown now. If I don't junk the car I'll be referencing this video a lot. Thanks

[@atileidyortiz4207]

Excellent video with extremely good explanations...

[@adamkelnhofer7929]

that is the coolest valve keeper tool ever

[@elgatogordo9523]

Very thorough and to the point video 👍 I was hoping my son’s 97 Camry only needed the cylinder head replaced. Turns out, he’s going to need the whole engine replaced. Dropped the oil pan and found Fools Gold along with silver flakes inside the oil pan. Two con rod had spun bearings and practically melted onto the caps 🤨 CS journals are shot. I’ll be searching for used engines.

[@bazacko]

Thank you so much for a well-edited video with clear narration! I just did this job and it was a huge help.

[@AikidoTubeSock]

This was hands down the best auto repair video that I've seen on KZbin thus far; precise in both explaining things and in the repair. This guy had done this before and was familiar with the parts, the tools and how everything went together including the caveats. Almost every other repair video on KZbin that I have watched includes learning as they went, imprecise or just wrong information on things like which tools to use, torque settings etc. Many include breakage due to inexperience or just plain clumsiness. I am puzzled by one thing however; when you tightened down the head you used the correct sequence and mentioned the torque. Then it looks like you tightened them to specs and then also added a 90' turn. Why add torque by hand when you have a torque wrench?

[@ModMINI]

Actually I never worked on one of these cars before. This was years ago and I can't recall, but a lot of engines call out torque and then specify additional tightening angle.

[@braidonschofield8309]

I have a 1999 Camry 4 cylinder automatic. Is it MLS or composite head gasket?

[@lucasfishbough7191]

i very much appreciate the videos, i hope i never have to do a head gasket replacement but if i do, i know where to look. having these videos will allow me to help better take care of my celica

[@Photostudioww]

the best economical degreaser can be found at the dollar store its called totally awesome. share this to all of people u know that spent lots of money on engine degreaser specific bottles.

[@xaviervigil]

Edgar Bravo that’s true I detail engines and engine bays with this product. It’s the best. It’s good for even your shoes.

[@knutebjorn-larsen7513]

Got to do this to my 1990 Camry 2.0 L. I just got the gal.refill yellow degreaser, use it instead of other less effective and costly stuff. Of course in the 60s Dad and I would use leaded regular gas. He mentioned that we could buy "white gas" for parts cleaning, but, we never did. I don't know where you got the idea that the buckets and shims became a "hydraulic lifter" because I don't have to even look in a book to know that can't be.Why do you think that the shims are sold,and there is a clearance spec. Also at 200+thousand miles why not at least lap the valves? I see that car has 4tube shorty header, looks like stainless, from the factory. I have a heavy cast iron turd manifold. Going to scout the yards for your style, should be a bolt on improvement including the heat shield. BTW they are named retainers and keepers. Get a helper.

[@tedmich]

Wonderful video! The total time for parts 1&2 is 48:09 so I've set aside a full hour to reproduce your work! ;)

[@jc5233]

Hey, great video! I took my head off for a valve job and now putting back together. At 20:20 when u are putting the "funky" coil pack bracket over side of valve cover, there is a open hole. Am i missing something? I forgot if there is a seal on intake camshaft on drivers side. Thanks

[@mattwadel8793]

Great video wish everyone kept their videos this fast and informative.

[@johnniegumaka2288]

One of the best video walk-through's I've ever seen, obviously a motor mechanic, but very well executed.--Thank-You!.

[@homeimprovementdelawarellc]

Super professional videos. Very impressive, Sir. Everything is explained step by step and the video quality is top notch. Am grateful for your efforts in producing this two part series, especially considering it's tough to find decent You Tube content related to exhaust manifold gasket and valve seal replacement for the 5sfe Toyota Camry. Am currently working on my late 90's model due to codes P1130 + P0171 and your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much for taking the time to document your work in detail! You're truly an excellent professional automotive mechanic. Best Regards,

[@patrickladue439]

I am installing a head I have rebuilt on the same type of engine. I read in the manual of the requirement to put a bolt in the exhaust camshaft to lock the gears together so they will be together for installation. I installed the bolt after removal of the camshaft and had a time putting the necessary rotation on the front gear in order to put the bolt in for reinstallation of the exhaust camshaft. I gather the tension exerted between the two gears is to keep the gears from chattering by keeping the gears meshed under tension. I enjoyed and got much out of the video...

[@ModMINI]

Yes that is what the split gear is there for. I have seen people able to get a split gear (on other cars, not sure if doable on this one) lined back up by using a bench vise to keep stuff from flopping around until the bolt/pin can be inserted. For whatever reason I had no issues with this car, the split gear didn't move hardly at all on disassembly.

[@jamesvarela8418]

A huge thanks for this! after watching this I feel better about doing it myself

[@patrickelamm2890]

I wish I could say my mechanic jobs, went this easy,.🙆‍♂️😕 really good job, Have to agree one of the best. thank you for the video.🚘

[@creativeawakening7266]

did you not use a bolt to hold the subgear to the cam gear on the exhuast camshaft?

[@cdogg1787]

he did not. I believe it was mentioned in the comments on part 1. I have removed 2 of these heads and 1st one I used the bolt and when I took the bolt out the 2 gears moved. 2nd one I didn't use a bolt and the gears didn't move.

[@toyotoe3732]

Thanks for this 2 parter. In one of your earlier Mini videos, you used a large silver clamp type tool to compress the spring retainers in order to remove the magnets from a Mini cylinder head. Could that tool have been used on this Toyota cylinder head?

[@ModMINI]

toyo toe The large tool works, but it is not nearly as fast or smooth as this hammer type tool.

[@Artsalloverone]

Great video breaking down the steps to replace the headgasket i have a 99 model so will be replacing mine soon your video let me see what steps I will need to follow. Thanx.

[@randy7102]

Best how-to I think Ive ever seen! Thank you.

[@sungn4512]

excellent tutorials on head gasket replacements. Thanks for taking the time in sharing your knowledge.

[@riosgeovanny]

Damn, keep up the good work. Never heard anything about you starting your new job so hopefully its going good allowing you to attend more track days.

[@ModMINI]

Geovanny Rios Hi. Thanks for the warm wishes. I did start a new job at around the start of the new year; it is keeping me very busy. It unfortunately does not pay the same as my old job, so it's going to be a lot harder to do track days. Maybe I can go once or twice this year. Thanks for watching!

[@Pandainapandasuit]

Track?:o

[@jameswatkins6310]

I really enjoyed your video. Wright to the point. I will be doing my 2000 camry headgasket very soon.I have a ticking sound coming from the #1 cylinder intake valve .May need to replace valve or head.

[@craftdinna9191]

that Camry got a lot of love. others aren't so lucky.

[@ModMINI]

+Fuckthis Yeah this one almost didn't make it. My sister owns it now though - she has a habit of never changing oil so it probably doesn't have long to live.

[@tomkim3938]

Firestone did this job on my 2000 Camry. $852 for parts and $1,680 for labor for a total of $2,598. I was curious to know what they did so I watched this. I hope they did as good of a job as you did.

[@jamesvarela8418]

Ive had nothing but bad luck with firestone. They dropped my IROC off the lift once then backed up into the lift with my door open. was never the same. had to lift, Steel door, every time I closed it

[@tulare8]

Awesome work,thank you for explaining in very good detail on how to get this job done. I have a 99 Camry 240.000 on her runs great. God bless Marty

[@dbfcrell8300]

Well, this excellent video is definitely the right formula. My bad back won't allow me to work over my 5SFE very long, so when the day comes when I have to open it up, can I bring some steaks and beer by to what ever retierement community you'll be at by then so I can watch you in action? Of course, my 99 only has 120k miles (mostly non-stop highway miles) so the car may outlast both of us.

[@andretsang7337]

A few really important things to know that he doesn't cover too well or at all in these videos: 1. Removing the camshaft in the right way - remove the cam bearings IN PASSES, not unlike how you'd take off the head bolts. Don't just take one bearing off all the way. That may bend you camshaft. 2. Remove your head bolts and re-apply them IN THE RIGHT ORDER or you will warp your head, forcing you to redo this entire job. Also remember to use new head bolts 3. Good sealing techniques - if you don't apply your seals the right way, that includes cam seals, valve stem seals, etc they will leak and you might as well not have done it at all. Look up how to do them correctly 4. Speaking of valve stem seals, you don't need a special tool for the valve keepers. Just a deep socket, vice grip pliers, and an extended magnet tool for removal, plus a piece of cardboard + vice grips + socket for installation 5. You might as well do your timing belt/water pump/crank seal at the same time, since they're right there. 6. Be sure to clean properly your mating surfaces between the head and block, and make sure they are smooth & TOTALLY FLAT down to 2/1000ths of an inch, minimum. Otherwise your head gasket will fail.

[@ModMINI]

Good points. 1: it could break the camshaft or the bearing caps. 4. You must be a big guy. No way I could press these down safely.

[@BillyC500]

Great documentation and camera work!

[@acemak14721]

This is a GREAT video. You made this look pretty straight forward. The only thing, you put coolant back in but no oil...? Did I miss something?

[@ModMINI]

Not everything is given on video

[@dadoo2568]

Excellent reference video to watch *before* doing this job.One missing part: before removing the exhaust camshaft, you need to insert a service bolt to keep to two halves of this gear from moving. Within these gears there is an internal scissors spring which helps keep some tension on the two halves. I guess this is to reduce valve train noise. Be sure to remove this bolt after re-installing the exhaust camshaft.That procedure is explained on this pdf link: bgbonline.celicatech.com/93celica/em/cylinderhead5sfe.pdf

[@ModMINI]

+Dadoo Good point. For some reason this car came apart and went together fine without that. Two halves of the gear stuck to each other perhaps?

[@ryanlindquist9377]

could be clogged radiator trust me radiator caused my coolant to flow out of the tank all because of clog. I thought it was until I did combustion leak test and colour never changed

[@justatool]

If I could find a mechanic this thorough I would stop working on my own cars.

[@ZZ430T56]

Ty for the vid. Curious what a shop would charge for this, assuming head is good and straight. Just the head gasket. I barely use the car so don't want to go all out. No coolant leaks and no overheating ever, but I smell anti freeze. Buddy is going to pressure test cooling system first. Ty

[@arrya5372]

Great job. Thanks for sharing. This is a tedious and time consuming job. I can see why shops charge so much. If I had your tools, time, energy, and patience I wouldn't mind taking a stab at this. Question: I recently did a combustion test on this make and model and the test liquid turned light green which according to forums, is a sign that the head gasket isn't severely damaged. Before I shell out a grand to a mechanic,, would a head gasket sealer be a good first line of defense? Thank you.

[@ModMINI]

+arry a I don't know what test liquid you are talking about. The normal way to test is a compression test followed by a leak down test. It will show where the air is going. Head gasket sealers work about 10% of the time and make a huge mess of things the other 90% of the time. You might give it a try but it could run your cooling system.

[@ModMINI]

+Mod MINI Ruin.

[@davidw9403]

Thank u very much for the detailed video, it helps me out a lot. I took the head off on this same engine today, wish me luck putting it back together.

[@JermaineLeeBlueprintAuto]

Awesome video those tips will help alot I bought a 2001 camary with a spun bearing and I bought a engine from a junkyard and swapped it new seals and timing it kit.. after I started it everything was good until I started bleeding the coolant . Alot of smoke was coming out of the radiator... shaking my head now I have to pull the head I hope there is no cracks.... how critical is that zertek coolant

[@xaviervigil]

Jermaine Lee did you replace the head gasket on the replacement engine from the junk yard? What seals did you replace?

[@xaviervigil]

Jermaine Lee I’m guessing the engine you bought had a bad head gasket.

[@miriamvivo4279]

Doing 1995 honda odyssey head gasket. 1st time doing head job got off at machine shop. May have to pull 1999 toyota rav4 head for head gasket replacement. Have a coolant leak unable to locate will use liquid combustin tester hope for blue not yellow

[@towcars5550]

What color was it

[@davidmarquez6500]

One of the best video I ever watch. Thanks Master.

[@olegs79]

This looks pretty involved. Going to do some more research about this before jumping into it. Great video.

[@ModMINI]

+Oleg S This should not be your first car repair. About a 4 out of 5 on the home garage repair difficulty scale.

[@Pandainapandasuit]

Dude, I like clean application of knowledge & neat and high detail surrounding the tear down of this car! Keen description of the actions being performed and the tools in use for certain maneuvers. I did not think you were going to go all the way down to those valves and what not!0.0 All it is is awesome. I'm gonna end of doing this soon. But I don't know how far I'll let myself go.XD

[@32bravo711]

Totally awesome. A lot of videos just how how to take it apart, you also did the order of putting it back together. Thank you!

[@KevinDiaz-dq5iv]

Hey there thanks for this video, i have the same car and situation. How many hours or labor was this? And if taken to a mecanic, how mow much is the average charge? Did you have to drain any fluids prior to doing any work aside from the coolant?

[@kentuckysfinest-qg5qy]

I just bought a 99 camry with the 2.2 when I bought it it was running hot I found the electrical fan not working and thought it would be fine today I seen the radiator foaming up so ill be doing head gasket soon could you post a link for your head gasket kit and the other two tools you used to do valve seals

[@gigigiseleworld]

You are a life saver.. I have..so much respect for all "genuine" mechanics..! I diligently watched both videos.. I have had an issue with "white smoke" coming out of my #toyotacamry1999v6 . I am the 3rd owner and I have spent money since 2020 for some repairs.. She still has her tires.. Mechanics replaced her valve cover gasket.. Timing belt, Spark plus,Serpentine chain and alternator belt. They even replaced the Speedometer sensor that went bezerk in the spring. Two weeks again the Thermostat,.. now I'm suspecting the darn #headgasket .. such a pain. I wouldn't trade this car for a million dollars..! She's worth it.. !

[@silverbacksrt5709]

I have a 1999 Toyota Celica Gt 2.2L man you make it look easy I have a head gasket I have to do on it

[@neuzdotcom]

I have exactly the same issue on my 1998 Camry 2.2 L. This is way beyond my abilities not having the tools or the space to do the job. I wonder what Toyota would charge to do this? Mine started with an EGR code and check engine light and then I could smell engine oil or exhaust fumes in my radiator and overflow tank. Thanks for this video!

[@kristiancasupanan8651]

very impressive!! Just wondering, I am not sure if the valve cover gasket was replace as well. I did not quite see it in the video. video at 13:09

[@ModMINI]

replace if replacement is indicated.

[@multibucker]

Holy crap, that was amazing... I'm exhausted!

[@mariomontiel8097]

How long it took you to do the whole process. Great video . Now I’ll be searching a Camry to do that job

[@ModMINI]

I had never done this job before and it took two days.

[@acemak14721]

Mod MINI you put oil back in before you started it right? It doesn’t show on the video?

[@richardurieric8502]

nice video, thanks for all your hard work!

[@Groundbrekr]

I think I'm going to have to do this, my 99 camry has codes saying that the system is too lean. I suspect a blown head gasket due to me changing any cracked or broken air hoses I can find. also my coolant has oil in it.

[@ModMINI]

Groundbrekr Coolant has oil = head gasket.

[@lightshine6044]

You did replace intake manifold gasket. But at 21:20 Did you re use exhaust manifold gasket? Or replaced it? Thanks

[@ModMINI]

Usually they can be reused.

[@SuperHebbe]

Very very nice video :) At 19:30 you say 23 Nmfor the 30mm nut. The Toyota service manual say 44 Nm. I had to do some research on that cause after I had it at the work shop, it was leaking oil and engine was not running well at load up to 2000 RPM. The 30mm nuts was like one full turn off from 44 Nm, and when I tighten them to 44 Nm the oil leak was gone, and engine was running smoothly again :) 44 Nm felt pretty damn tight, so I hope the service manual is right!

[@ModMINI]

SuperHebbe That seems tight. The torque might be different for different years.

[@SuperHebbe]

***** The service manual are for 5S-FE engne 1997-2001. Can't find any year spesific year torque anywhere. I will call Toyota to be sure...

[@murphybegay2614]

Thank you for this video, i am going to do 1993 camry 2.2 liter soon and this really helps.

[@stephenperry398]

Great video. Really helped me prep for the job. I'm going to keep this video cued up as I work. Excellent quality shots.

[@ericaz6249]

awesome video. Excellent job explaing how its done. best how to video i think ive ever seen

[@meblake7359]

Did you reuse the old fuel injector seals for the injectors in the head?

[@gabzor4716]

Good tip for brass brush, on aluminum head, Surprised you didn't send the head to get machined or anything though (i'm guessing you didn't send it after measuring with the painter's edge?) Great video though

[@Mahlercougar]

So this is why the Toyota mechanics , my local repair guy , and the other repair guy were going to charge me like... 900$ to 1200$ to do that :( After watching your video I can see why. But you make it seem possible for me to do that to my 97 camry with 329K miles. Especially when everyone keeps telling me to just keep putting oil in it (when Im leaking like crazy) and just run the car to the ground. The car is sentimental to me because It used to belong to my friend that committed suicide (not IN the car). The family knew I didnt have a car , so they gave me her car and Ive been doing my best to keep it running. When I got the car it had 197K miles and now Ive got 330K miles. I really want to try to do this if i have time , and someone knowledgeable looking over my shoulder. Then I wont be such a scardy girl when It comes to car repairs.

[@ModMINI]

That's a lot of miles. You might want to replace the entire engine with a lower mileage junkyard engine.

[@FaderTheGod]

@ 11:45 on the diagram, whats the purpose of that bolt in the center of the base of the head. (between #1 and #2) ? great video!

[@ModMINI]

Is there a bolt in the middle of the head? Maybe a threaded plug to close off a casting passage? There would be no bolt there.

[@eduardof4462]

Hello there, real cool ,helpful video. I followed step by step, n even consulted Chilton book, for toyota camry. now everything is set, but car won't start or have any power only headlight work everything else is dead. any tips? what should I check or do?

[@ModMINI]

+Eduardo Flores Sounds like you missed a ground wire maybe.

[@charliepham6889]

WOW WOW awesome video. Excellent job explain how its done. best how to video i think ever seen Thank you My Camry has same problem I need someone like him to do my car

[@ДжонУик-к9у]

Привет с сибири,круто двигатель сделал👍

[@CarGuysNews]

When I did this on my 2.2 cylinder head, I had some very thin washers that were about the same diameter as the valve springs and it left me perplexed as to where they came from? They are very thin almost like shims.

[@eduardof4462]

I'll take another look,thanks. anything else I should double check? just in case.

[@mrsammyhuynh]

thanks for the video, i've learn alot from this ..hope you will have more great video like this...

[@MrArtist1971]

Wonderful job man! How long have you been working on cars?

[@ModMINI]

+MrArtist1971 Probably about 10 years altogether if you don't count the 15 years in between when I didn't touch a wrench.

[@Burst2365]

Great video.I will be doing my 92 camry headgasket,and this will help alot.

[@ModMINI]

Are they the same motor?

[@corneliuskadiri4001]

Great Video! I washed my 2000 Toyota Camry engine bay and I ended up having some quantity of water in the No 2 Spark Plug well. However, I didn't know about this until after I started the engine. It started the first time with some vibrations and after the second start, it completely went dead and wouldn't respond at all. It was after this time that I removed the spark plugs and discovered some water in the no 2 spark plug well. Tried soaking it out wet a rag but there is still some water in there. what do I do now to have the engine back running?

[@ModMINI]

Blow out all the water with compressed air.

[@corneliuskadiri4001]

Thanks for your response. After blowing out the air, the engine started. However, I noticed also that the engine oil has turned milky brown after pulling out the dipstick. What could have happened? Could water has damaged the engine? What do I do now? Thanks in anticipation for your expert advice.

[@adventurous63]

Change the oil but not the filter. Use cheap WalMart oil. Drive it for 10-20 minutes (not fast). Change the oil again with a filter change and your choice of oil. Check the seal in the middle of the valve cover. Most likely place for water to enter. These seals harden and crack with age. I like Wix oil filters.

[@christianbailey356]

I have the same problem with my car it’s a 1997 Toyota Camry V4 and besides the head gasket my car over heats and goes up past the H on the odometer meter. How much would you charge to do the same thing you did on your Toyota Camry as well. I will order the parts.

[@twisted203]

Does the camshaft cap bearing bolts need to be replace or can I reuse them. Thanks in advance

[@ModMINI]

typically such bolts do not need to be replaced.

[@twisted203]

Thanks for the reply, I'm in the middle of doing the same job to my 98 camry. The video is great, awesome job

[@69beast440]

I just replaced the head gasket on a 2000 Camry 2.2L and after it idles and warms up the engine cooling fans don't come on. I replaced the cooling switch and relay but they still don' t come on. Both hoses get hot, I'm wondering if it still has air in the system or is it possible to put the head gasket on backwards? I can get the fans to come on by disconnecting the temperature switch, so I know the fans are working. Any ideas?

[@rosariorudales514]

I have a Toyota 98 when I drive it makes a sound it like the trasmission can it be axel Thank you nice video

[@ModMINI]

Your question does not provide enough information to say.

[@iamking571]

What is the tool used for blowing out the cylinder holes to prevent cracking the block?

[@Nat-kl9mt]

Where did you buy the hood lift support?

[@francisthomas2418]

really love it..explained in detailed

[@songbuff61]

Mod Mini: Why doesn't your video mention the cam gears anti- rattle procedure by placing of bolt thru threaded hole of exhaust cam gear? Before removal procedure and after installing exhaust gear of course .

[@keithnamib3584]

Awesome video very clear and detailed.

[@rero6212]

I really enjoyed watching your videos, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge .

[@drsg9124]

How many hours did it take you to do this? I plan on performing this job on my dad's vehicle- he's away for 6 months and won't need it until then, so i can take my time, however I would like to do it quick so i can get it out of my garage. I can do basic jobs on cars- oil changes, spark plugs, that type of stuff. It seems like doing this will allow me to learn a lot about the inner workings of an engine.

[@ModMINI]

It took me around 6-7 hours if I remember correctly. It could take you wildly more or less depending on available tools and prior experience.

[@alejandrozamora6491]

man this is a great video you make it look so easy! I have a problem with my car and I think it's the head gasket bc when I open the radiator cap, air and coolant start to come out and the engine is completely cold. I replaced the radiator cap once and the reservoir thank but nothing changed you think it could be the head gasket?

[@ModMINI]

+Alejandro Zamora You can get coolant test strips to test for presence of exhaust gases. Also if the coolant reservoir has kind of a sooty/sandy looking residue, that is due to exhaust gases as well.

[@nickdfx2208]

Im doing this exact job on my daughter's 97. Looks like the number 4 has failed but not alot of coolant blowing through, but some. Exhaust and oil blowing back into the the valve cover and back up thru the intake side. The intake is caked with sludge and the 4 plug is as well. Whats a good method for cleaning out the intake before reassembly? Thanks. This video is exatcly what i needed for reference.... Man these intake bolts were irritating. Lol.

[@ModMINI]

+Nick DFX Take it off, remove any air pressure sensors and clean with brake cleaner, carb and choke cleaner or degreaser.

[@knutebjorn-larsen7513]

Awesome brand ,yellow pump spray bottle, biodegradable and cheep. 1$ While you're there get a ball shape toilet brush and one with a loop,snip or pull out with pliers one side, and bend the wire and bristles to approx.the curve of the runners use the other brush for the plenum ,remove the throttle body of course. $3+ tax and you have what's needed to clean the intake and leftover, for valve cover, the head ect.