How to replace valve cover gaskets on a Lexus GS 300 | 2JZ-GE (GS 300, IS 300, Supra)

[@theautochap]

I keep getting comments saying I forgot to mention two hoses while removing the throttle body - I did not because I never removed them. If you watch the video, you will see those two hoses are still attached. This is because I am not completely removing the throttle body, just turning it over and setting it aside so I can access the valve covers.

[@sonypierre4799]

How long does it take to change it?

[@theautochap]

@@sonypierre4799 I would say around 1-2 hours.

[@eloctocs13]

Great videos. I have a 2001 GS300. Best detailed videos ive found. Ill be using them. Thanks for your time.

[@theautochap]

Thanks for the kind words and I appreciate you leaving a comment and subscribing! I’m glad you found the videos helpful. 😀

[@flash7144]

Same here

[@MultiRokusho]

Thank you so much. My sc 300 always had a bunch of oil around the engine since I bought it and after watching your spark plug video and this I’m going to pretty much do everything

[@luckydog9238]

Thank you for the video..one question, what guide/manual did u use to learn this information? I ask because I've seen vids where some don't use rtv and it got me curious..once again awesome video man

[@theautochap]

Hello! All information in this video is from the Lexus Factory Service Manual. Thanks for watching!

[@Pallidus_Rider]

Another excellent, detailed video 👍 Saved this one to playlist for future reference 🙏

[@theautochap]

Thanks Pallidus appreciate your support for my channel! As always thanks for watching! 🙂

[@Intriganta]

Hi dude, great video - Thanks ! Just finished the same work + spark plugs + wires and Coils today and you rguidance was very helpful !! The only thing i can say is - wash that engine dude ...lol looks like you did the rally Paris - Dakar before filming the video :)

[@Matt_from_Florida]

You did an excellent job. I'm looking for a good GS300 or Toyota Progres. It's been over 40 years since I owned an *inline* 6, and 20 years since I owned a car with a throttle *cable.* The amount of technology this engine has is almost perfect.

[@theautochap]

Helpful note: The PCV valve (positive crankcase ventilation valve) should be changed approx. every 20-30k miles. A bad/stuck PCV valve can result in oil leaks due to increased crankcase pressure, rough operation or stalling. It’s a very cheap and easy part to replace, so don’t overlook it!

[@gennaro4941]

Your videos are excellent, informative, i just picked up a GS300.. Subscribed...keep up the great work!!

[@aleccooks]

Following these steps made me convident that I can do it!

[@BrandonJagger]

very great video...I have the same car so your video is very detailed...I should take notes from your methods... very well made...good job!!!

[@theautochap]

Thank you for your kind words, and I’m glad you found the video helpful! 😀

[@robertoanaya2600]

Really good video, great editing and clearl directions, thank you!!

[@theautochap]

Appreciate the kind words and I’m glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching! :)

[@Mabrouchinni]

Great guide! I followed this to the tee! There was one hose you forgot to mention to remove. It attaches to the throttle body and is right below the accelerator pedal position sensor.

[@theautochap]

Glad you found the video helpful! I didn’t mention the water bypass hose because I didn’t remove it - it’s unnecessary with this method because we aren’t actually removing the throttle body, just turning it over so the valve covers are exposed. You can see it’s still attached at 3:26. Thanks for watching! :)

[@Mabrouchinni]

@@theautochap ahh got it, makes sense now!

[@2AWKSICK]

Thanks for this! I need to do a tune up soon.

[@theautochap]

No problem, glad to be of help! Thanks for watching! :)

[@ChaserChaser-r9o]

Thank you man u helped me a lot

[@theautochap]

Thank you for leaving a comment and for the kind words! 😀

[@RN-el2fy]

Great work great details.

[@theautochap]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate you leaving a comment! 🙂

[@sonypierre4799]

Great great video.

[@NwakpaSunday-oi1tf]

I want to see the plug wire as how they arrange the plug wires

[@rx794]

Hi. Great video. If I am not replacing the plugs/coils, can I leave those in as I change the valve cover gaskets?

[@theautochap]

Hi! Yes, you can most definitely do the gaskets without changing the plugs, it might be a little cumbersome with the wires getting in the way, but not impossible for sure. Thanks for watching! :)

[@rx794]

@@theautochap Thanks!!

[@jerryniznik4108]

You saved me 1200 bucks. Thanks so much for this video. After replacing them, I am getting oil bubbling up from the exhaust manifold gasket and pooling below the valve cover gasket. It is NOT coming from valve cover. Any ideas? I read somewhere that next to the exhaust ports there are square chambers where oil might have gone into when the valve cover gaskets were leaking. Before I take off the exhaust manifold and look, is this a possible scenario that you may have run into before? Thanks

[@kobechisholm]

Head gasket?

[@jerryniznik4108]

It was just residue that has since burned off. No leaks.

[@NwakpaSunday-oi1tf]

GS Lexus I want to see how the range the plug wires

[@JoseGomez-bc1fy]

Excelente

[@buk_jon]

you forgot to mention a couple of hoses when taking off the throttle body

[@theautochap]

I didn’t forget any hoses. I have answered this question in multiple comments on this video - I didn’t have to take off all the hoses because I’m not removing the throttle body, just setting it aside to access the valve covers.

[@elboss6078]

How long did this process take?

[@theautochap]

This process should take around 2 hours. Maybe a little more if the hoses are old and glued on due to the heat. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@thegouda123]

Great video! Thanks. Only wished you had explained why replacing the pcv valve is so important. If that goes bad, a lot of REALLY bad things can happen to your car! 😢

[@theautochap]

Hello! Thank you for the call out, normally I speak a little in the beginning about why I’m performing a certain service but looks like I forgot about the PCV valve this time. I’ve added a comment and pinned it to the top, that should serve as some helpful info to whoever is watching this video. Thanks for watching! :)