My 2018 Tacoma’s engine is dead! Time for a replacement (episode 2: broken hearts and engine parts)

Well today we get the truck started, and some unfortunate news, the engine is toast.
In this video we troubleshoot and pull out the problem child!
Thanks for watching don’t forget get to like share and subscribe AND leave a comment with what you think happened to the engine!

[@garywinkel1831]

Dude, way to stick with it. Like everyone else said, how in the hell could anyone neglect a Tacoma to this extent?! I applaud your efforts!

[@patrickyoung2151]

you shouldnt have a vehicle if you somehow manage to neglect and break a freaking toyota to this extent

[@charlesmiller337]

Chufch. Soñgs

[@IWantToBelieve1]

They put all that aftermarket stuff in the engine, yet probably didn’t change the oil or do any basic maintenance, astounding. I’m about as curious about the previous owners are the truck itself 😂

[@JamesSmith-qw3sp]

My bet is someone with fuck you money who used it, abused it, and sold it when he wanted a new one.

[@jasontodd1141]

I’ve got so much done. Procharged all the bolt ons, custom exhaust with one cat instead of 4. About the be on 315/45 nittos. But holy shit how sacred I am about maintenance. I literally open my engine bay when it’s hot out because I wanna have her cool off quicker lmao. I can’t believe someone abused one so bad

[@karlschauff7989]

Sounds like a lot of cope. There sure are a lot of 3rd gen owners on TacomaWorld with blown engines and they didn't all neglect to change oil or check oil level. Across all of Toyota's vehicles, the 2GR has had a bad reputation for engine failures and not always due to not changing oil or checking oil level.

[@cole3685]

I can’t believe that someone would do such a thing to such a beautiful truck

[@lfpnate010]

great stuff - was worried the extendo would just collapse hahaha

[@AlphaShark]

Again, it floors me how the previous owner neglected it so much in 3 years as to blow the engine!

[@stevendouglas6593]

Probably never did an oil change or any services.

[@craigman7262]

lol if not for that he wouldn't of been able to get the truck

[@845ToastT]

Having a supercharger probably didn't help

[@jamesdean4972]

@@845ToastT that magnuson supercharger adds SOME power but it’s at the cost of redlining and raping your engine components on every single acceleration. If this is a project vehichle that gets taken to the dunes once or twice a month then that’s fine but on a presumably daily driver the magnuson does more harm than good

[@adamsmidkiff1]

Did you notice the supercharger?

[@kmp423]

Im stoked on your progress thus far. Wish you smooth sailing from hear on out!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@Rayymundo187]

Mega Respect for taking on this project! Patience is a virtue.

[@azudash1469]

Good work! I appreciate the time you are putting into this Taco.

[@chandlerrabalais8464]

This is great!! I have a second gen tacoma, and just seeing the community around is amazing! This series is going to be sick!

[@chinch4584]

Great series, I like that you show your mistakes and mishaps. Glad to know not everyone on KZbin is an expert.

[@kingbotboy6340]

It’s amazing how calm you stay when you’re doing all this stuff especially when you have an issue. Awesome to watch 👍

[@ann-mariekitson9554]

Wow, Mike!! Huge job!! You got this!!!

[@TheONE-kr9qx]

Hard work pays off. Keep doing your thing.

[@cameronweeks98]

videos get better every time love it brother

[@olvrhstn]

I have this same year and model of taco and this is so horrifying to see the condition of it and so incredible to watch the efforts you've put into fixing it! Excellent work!

[@onoffservo]

i Love how raw ur content is, how u include ur mistakes. It's real, and it's my favorite type of videos. Thank u!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Absolutely!

[@REBELTELE]

I commend you, this kind of restoration/major fix takes some serious courage and commitment.

[@TheKingjaycee]

“Thats what she said” Caught me off guard🤣🤣🤣

[@fernandomendoza9275]

It looks like you guys are real professionals great job

[@cipov3434]

Love the videos brother. You are the man!

[@discoveringmikey]

Looking good!!! This truck is gonna be awesome when you are done! You might be inspiring a project down the road for me

[@maddykrassow5128]

Awesome! I can’t wait for the next episode

[@javonkemp2550]

I’m excited to see this build come together! Nice job man!

[@josephcortez3143]

Dude your awesome for taking that project on. 👏

[@vnegron3]

This is great, thanks for sharing the journey with us--looking forward to its rebirth!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks for watching!

[@wileecoyote5749]

Send him money to help him

[@jinzonight2]

Love the series Mike! Keep up the great work! :)

[@samanthamartinez3954]

Insanely inspired by your dedication to fixing this Taco. Props for not getting discouraged!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@jeannettemoon6879]

Mike you are amazing! enjoyed the video. I sure was hoping it was just the fuse!!

[@calvinarteaga8163]

Just found this channel good stuff man! I will continue to watch the journey!

[@alekpolick8628]

You earned a sub. Love this series so far.

[@KiyaWarrior]

This was really great to watch. Thank you, subscribed, keep the content coming.

[@SuperishMario]

Glad I came across this channel! Good work! I know the struggle with fixing broken cars haha! Will be looking forward to new episodes!

[@enzofarias6717]

Loving this series!

[@Ryux4x4]

Cool can’t wait to see the finish product.

[@pablonieto1780]

Great video series, keep it up man god bless you.

[@ABSumait]

You’re a freaking legend bro 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@blackopsgam3ing]

Great series so far man, keep it up!

[@shawnc3030]

I have a 2016 Off Road with 68k. Boggles me that someone put that amount of money into the truck. Then just neglected EVERYTHING until it was toast. To each their own. Good luck with the build!

[@TheDANIEL412]

Dude sick! Good luck! I’m hooked! Lol

[@junioraguilar10]

Very brave Mike… you got this :)

[@kylepool7054]

love the build, and music choices!

[@kurtzcol]

wow all those connections going eveywhere is staggering good luck young sir

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@metaspencer]

Great series man -- very cool to follow this one

[@bugatti272]

You’re an absolute beast man

[@RobertSmith-cc5kk]

Wow.....I admire you're sand cowboy. No joke l mean that. Looking forward to the journey . With you all the way.

[@kingoutdoors3943]

I love these kinds of videos!!

[@davidh5950]

Awesome, can’t wait to see more.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks for watching!

[@ryangilbert7115]

Enjoying the content brotha good job 👍 sick truck to …

[@easycool2517]

Best of luck. I'm enjoying the videos.

[@BotasNegras10]

New subscriber🤙🏾 love this contents

[@yungzbuck3015]

I enjoy ur video brother. Keep them coming

[@anditis29]

Great job.

[@JoseEstrada-gv2yk]

Damn ! I’m excited for this build

[@justinh7099]

Great job man, looking forward to you tearing this beast apart and getting it to the trail! Subd, I gotta follow the progress

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@fredboy007]

When off-roading with a 2GR-FKS, extreme inclines/declines will cause oil to pool in the cylinder heads and could also lead to oil starvation. That may be the case here. Installing a catch can helps prevent the PCV dumping oil into the intake, which also happens in these situations.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Interesting. Catch can is on my list

[@zach_60]

I bet the supercharger wasn't helping anything also...

[@firstlast---]

How do you know that?

[@fredboy007]

@@firstlast--- the internet and videos of people's Tacomas producing plumes of white smoke after hitting steep angles.

[@russellv6234]

A catch can has nothing to do with what you said. It will not help in any way.

[@Victoriom4]

Awesome videos, I especially like the beer placement 😃😁

[@keatonjohnson263]

New subscriber I love watching this build

[@Losangeles_710]

Keep the videos coming man!

[@calvinleangpun8749]

Subbed! Looks like a fun project!!

[@AustinLWright]

Stoked to see this come together. Sub’d.

[@jordanjohnson5784]

Your buddy has a pretty sharp XJ I see in the driveway... I dig it. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you! That’s mine ;)

[@matthawkins9983]

Bring that TACO back to life!!! Enjoying the videos 👍🏻🤯

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks Matt!

[@hunterstokely8438]

Love it man!!

[@MrDjones55]

This is awesome. Capturing all of the epic and shitty moments along the journey. You've got a new subscriber here!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@ThisOldYota]

Nice truck dude and great attitude Subscribed

[@beexiong2995]

My voodoo blue TRD OR is sitting somewhere in a junkyard with less than 4k miles. Insurance totaled it earlier this year when I got rear ended. The motor was untouched. Good thing there are plenty of these motors to go around!

[@Walterrinho]

good to learn specially since this is rare. this is why you have to be careful with any car you're going to buy no matter if its a toyota, just my neighbor has a 2014~ corolla that he drives everyday and only changes the oil once a year, car is full of trash inside and never gets washed.

[@KILLROYCZOP]

I'm hooked!

[@RandoRaf]

subbed.. looking forward this this journey.

[@ScrambleNorth]

Just found your channel, great stuff!

[@itsliam34]

this dudes about to blow up trust me

[@gyffjogofl7676]

This is awesome

[@igorz104]

Just got a subscriber my dude! Awesome videos brother

[@bigjeep2195]

Good job so far.......

[@buffetboyseb7301]

This whole series deserves 1 million views easy

[@OfficialAing]

I think the best build on KZbin right now! Crazy that an abused Tacoma can still get you 100k miles!

[@BDevi0us]

I totally agree on everything you say!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Hey thanks!

[@wileecoyote5749]

Snapperhead

[@ryanmichael6084]

Keep going man!

[@sp3nc3r121]

Siiick! Dude we just start a down hills series and bam no need for a new engine.

[@christopherramirez6723]

Badass man !

[@garrettcoop7524]

Great video!!

[@nathankoroush7918]

alright my dude, i subscribed and im hooked.

[@73SDR]

Spun bearing was my first thought when I heard it. I bought a 69 Buick with a big block and it sounded almost exactly like that after I took it for a test drive, and wouldn't stay running just as you experienced.

[@donolson8328]

We may have to rename you the Toyota Kid. Haven't seen that much determination in a long time. Keep after it.

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@MiguelAngel-rg4xg]

Funny beer part lol, thanx for the comedy 😅👍

[@flackomedia8935]

insta subscriber i love it how ur saving this baby

[@RagnarLothbrok2222]

You earned a subscriber!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thank you!

[@hunterm4188]

Haha “nice and tucked away, thank you”

[@robsties9239]

Mike ~ You Are One Cool Guy ~ Good Luck On The Truck - I Own 2 Both 4 Runners ~ Rob

[@Bavs__]

yay 1K subed. i wanna see this thing on the road again!

[@Northern_shenanigans_Mi]

The "it's okay it's okay" moment lol been there

[@sirreyvlogger5883]

yeah! dude! you cool you stickin ti it...

[@useryggfdcc]

Replacing bearings are not to bad a job. Engine rebuild can be fun too.

[@huntershums8620]

Great vid

[@Braxtonsy]

I remember seeing this truck for sale on Facebook! It’s a shame how someone could do that to a truck

[@mikes4x4garage]

Crazy

[@Joel-ew1zm]

At first I was scared to hear a 2018 taco engine was toast until I saw just how many mods were done to it. If left stock and maintained at recommended intervals, should go deep into 6 figure mileage with little to no issues.

[@BrianMason3636]

New sub here........pretty good content pal keep up the good work!

[@mikes4x4garage]

Thanks!

[@odysseybmxguy]

So stoked about this build series! Absolute dream of mine to find something like this and tear into it.

[@TheJulius714]

Intrigued, subbed

[@davidnalls8628]

How did you learn so much about engines? This is fun to watch?

[@PNW_Adventures1]

Liked. Subbed. Good shit.