2011 Toyota 1.8 Headgasket Removal

[@billbeckett1021]

I have to admit that your approach to repairs is excellent. Younger techs today have a great advantage just by watching professionals such as you who are open to showing them the best way to make a repair. Excellent vid!!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much Bill. I truly wish KZbin was around when I started wrenching. I am happy to help people and pass on my knowledge. Thank you for watching.

[@Vgk36]

2008 scion xd. Im a visual learner. 48 years old. The xd consumes 3/4 of a gallon of water with zero leaks and zero smoke out of the exhaust. Gonna swap the thermostat and new rad cap just to make sure. Also gonna look at the plugs and smell em for coolant. If it fails I'm going to follow your procedure here. Truly a blessing to have someone like you posting such an amazing detalied well lit video on this. Thank you so much .​@@NutsandBoltswithTone

[@MrWelfarehater]

Are you kidding me, this video is great. Your procedure is very accurate. If you read the Haynes diy manual, you have to remove the engine, oil pan, and use special alignment tools. Have done this successfully a few times and rebuilt a Corolla motor. If has just been a few years. Thanks once again you make this job look easy.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much. Yeah the engine removal for this job is crazy, there i a ton of room for this job so not sure why they say to remove th engine. The prius is the same procedure. I have done this job a few times. Thank you for watching I appreciate it.

[@MichaelGG123]

I’m thankful we have mechanics. I know simple jobs but goodness gracious. Great work!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much, I appreciate you watching.

[@samuelstrickland3506]

I would have never thought to throw my tool on the ground so clever LOL great video man. Thanks for the content going to come in handy tomorrow.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Sweet man, good luck. Thanks for watching.

[@arielsikes7946]

Used your videos to successfully replace the head gasket in my 2010 Corolla thanks for posting these videos they were very helpful

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

That is awesome to hear, I am happy to help. Thanks for watching.

[@greasee.monkey7224]

Excellent tips & tricks. This is my kind of work, elbows deep in engine. Looking forward to the installation video. Great job brotha 👍👍

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you Brotha, I appreciate you watching. Sometimes it is just nice to go elbows deep and hang and bang.

[@johnnytiboni6745]

Thanks dude your in depth tear down. Video helped me figure how the engine mount bracket went it's been over a month since cars timing covers been off as I been busy with work and I had bracket upside down no wonder it didn't fit lol. Thanks man saved my a$$

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

You are very welcome in very happy to help. Thank you for watching I appreciate it.

[@RatanaTan]

I did let it sit in wood at first but then I let the engine hang. It hardly moves and I’m working on a hill. One of most stiff and tough engine mounts I’ve ever dealt with. Good for Toyota.

[@TheCraftyTech]

Your the man, it's a lot for a 4 cylinder but all pretty easy. Doing this next week

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Awesome good luck. Hit me up if you have any questions. Thanks for watching

[@dannycapps2424]

Hey bud! Just wanted to say one of the best repair vehicles I’ve seen. Very good explanation and showing what’s going on in your videos. You’re definitely getting a like from me and I’m subscribing!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much I appreciate it and I good to keep providing the same quality content. Thanks for watching.

[@ToolDemos]

Good video, very in-depth. That’s not easy to record.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you Steve. I actually had to go back and voice over most of the video because my co workers radio was too loud. Thank you for watching.

[@marekszcz1]

Excellent tips & tricks Great work Thanks

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I am happy to help. Thanks for watching.

[@moshet842]

Btw, that head bolt socket is not a triple square, it is a double hex. They are different. If you use a triple square, it will round the bolts. This is the best video I've found otherwise, I used this as a guide to do mine.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you and yeah I was talking to my co worker about it, there are actually 3 different types of sockets that all look like triple squares. The replacement bolts are actual triple squares.

[@nosliwttam77]

Good job with all the details👍

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you so much.

[@TheCRTman]

Great vid. Sad to hear the fan broke, but at least the head gasket didn't blow due to bad design. I am very happy to see the rocker arm system over the valves. Not many videos take into account that the newer corollas such as this one did not use the shim over bucket design. I have an intermittent tick coming from the valve train area and I'm thinking it's a worn lifter/rocker now especially after seeing this video.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you, if you have a ticking like that and you suspect lifters then you can try something. There is this product Marvel Mystery Oil, get a quart of that, put 1/2 of it in, put a thottle stick on the throttle and let it run for about 20-25 minutes. I have done head gasket jobs and after I got done it developed a loud ticking from the valves, I did this with Marvels and completely went away. Thanks for watching.

[@TheCRTman]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone Would I do an oil change right after that, similar to other oil cleaners?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@TheCRTman you can, I leave it in if oil is fresh

[@TheCRTman]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone Okay cool. I'll probably add some in before my next oil change, which is in about 1,000 more miles.

[@Outrunninaround.]

Thanks for calling out what all the lines and hoses are.

[@wojteknosek5444]

How common is it for the headgasket to blow on these 2zr-fe motors? i got 178k miles on my 2014 toyota corolla, and i think it just went out on me. I like the video and plan on doing the work myself. Any other recommendations i should replace while im in there? Thank you.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@wojteknosek5444 as far as how common it really is just suseptible to failing if the engine has over heated. They are not bullet proof by any means. Good luck

[@etrgarage]

As always, good info. Thanks Tone!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it. Thank you for watching.

[@teddy_awdB19]

Good info! My corolla s with 350k miles just blew the HG. Im debating if I should swap a lower mileage engine in or just have the HG done. What would you do?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I would not pull head with that many miles personally.

[@BeRadical_Customs]

Head bolts are not a 12mm triple square. They are a 10mm bi-hexagon. Bi-hex has the same number of points but the angles are different. A 12mm triple square is a little sloppy and makes the bolts extremely easy to strip. Great video by the way. The repair procedures first step says to remove the engine/trans axle assembly. I couldn't see the reason for this, that is when I stumbled across your video.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you for the correction. Since the video I have learned of this thank you. Thanks for watching

[@tfarata1993]

Thanks for the video help a lot..

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

You are very welcome, thanks for watching.

[@joeyR1CBR1000RR]

Very informative video thanks, if you weren't doing the job for a customer would you think it's ok to resurface the cylinder head yourself with a faceboard (adhesive sandpaper stuck to a sheet of glass)? thank you

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

No I would not recommend doing that. It is a big job and cost quite a bit to do this. Would be ashamed to do this job and have to redo it. It is not worth the risk. Just have head sent out and checked. Thanks for watching.

[@joeyR1CBR1000RR]

Alright, thanks for the reply@@NutsandBoltswithTone

[@gabeguedea2499]

Amazing video! Quick question, I have a 08 Scion xD and the engine bay is a bit smaller the the Corolla and not much room between the firewall and a block. You think this will cause an issue?? Also, I’ve been burning a bit of oil for the last year or so (290k miles and only 2qts every 6k miles) and was thinking I should throw a set of rings at it while I’m in there. Are all 4 of the the rod caps accessible if I drop the pan? Any info is much appreciated thank you!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@gabeguedea2499 I'm not sure to be honest I cannot recall the amount of room in that one. As far as the rings It probably wouldn't hurt to do them but again not sure if the room. Thank you

[@gabeguedea2499]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone thank you! Easy access to the pan so I guess I could just pull it off and if not then ohh well and slap it back on haha. Thanks again

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@gabeguedea2499 very true. Good luck.

[@richardpancham7556]

Great work

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you

[@variousrepairs1946]

Love your video very in depth and detailed! I have one question though, how do you remove the crankshaft pulley? I’m not too familiar with this engine and it’s my first tear down of it. Anything would help thank you 🤙🏻

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much. I am not sure what you mean by remove it. Are you trying to get the bolt out or the pulley off? Message me on my Instagram and I can help you. It is easier. Thanks for watching

[@joshuaking2327]

​@Nuts & Bolts with Tone I have the same question..how does the pulley come off without turning the engine? Do you take the tensioner off first?

[@jocalibusohump]

I enjoy the video

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching.

[@elms1319]

Thanx 💯

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@elms1319 your welcome

[@edwin3974]

Not too Long ago the coolant hose popped off while I was on the highway. My engine overheated and lost power. I'm worried that I might've done significant damage to the engine. What are some things I could check to see if it did?? It's a 2010 toyota corolla

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Well first thing you could do would be block test your engine or just see if your engine overheats if so you'll have to address it. Message me on Instagram if u have any questions. Thanks for watching

[@Elnenezx12r02]

Could you tell me where is the fuel pump fuse or relay??? I removed EFI no 1 the car won't start I removed EFI no 2 and it stays on I removed EFI main and it won't start I'm trying to empty the fuel line before I disconect the fuel line from the injectors. Help please

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I am not sure where the fuse is it is most likely under the hood. If all you are trying to do is empty the fuel rail just put a rag under the fuel line and pop off the line. There really is not that much fuel in the line and rail anyway.

[@Elnenezx12r02]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone Thanks I disconnected the pump directly lol

[@sergiovelasco2844]

Good stuff my man thank you

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you I appreciate that. Thank you for watching.

[@eternal3270]

Quick question, my machine shop takes the cams along with the head, however they won’t take sprockets still attached to the cam. What’s the best way to remove them?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I believe there is a spot on the cam to use a wrench and hold with wrench then break loose cam gear, or you will need a cam gear holding tool, hold sprocket and break loose or an air impact or big cordless impact usually works just hold cam with wrench. Thank you for watching. Message me on Instagram if you any further questions.

[@johnnyramirez9082]

Great head content very informative

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much, I appreciate it.

[@johnnyramirez9082]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone thank you sir

[@tyreedockery8355]

Is there a way to do it without dropping the engine? I'm trying do this in my driveway

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I do not drop the engine, you only have to be able to support the engine because you have to remove the engine mount on passenger side. Thank you for watching. If you have any other questions message me on Instagram.

[@hashim_iraq]

Thank you sir

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

You are very welcome. I appreciate you watching.

[@JujutTenayn]

Are the spark plug tubes pressed in or threaded in? Is there a part number for them? Do the spark plugs need to be removed in order to get the tube out? TIA!

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I have never taken them out but I looked it up and seems like they are screwed in with special tools Yes spark plugs should be taken out for this. Thanks for watching.

Hey do you know if these spark plug tubes can come out by wiggling?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

No I don't know for sure but pretty sure they don't. Thanks for watching

[@r762368]

Where did you get the gasket kit from? Thanks

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I am not sure where we got it from, it was a while ago. You can message me on Instagram if you have any further we questions. Thanks for watching

[@PaulHarless]

where can you buy the bit to fit head bolt ? do you have a part number? great video btw

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Message me on Instagram and I'll try to look that up. Thanks for watching

[@PaulHarless]

i rewatch it and got the correct bit thanks@@NutsandBoltswithTone

[@Critter0817]

Why would the chain tensioner fail when reused? How likely is that?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

It is not likely however if a shop takes a part an engine and does not recommend tensioner and the tensioner fails then the shop could be held liable for the repair. Timing chain tensioners do fail, so it is a possibility. Let's put it this way if I was taking a part my engine I would replace the chain tensioner. Thank you for watching.

[@molo9256]

Do i have to machine the head?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I always send cylinder head to the machine shop to have it checked when removed. Most of the time it needs to be machined. You will have blown head gasket again if you have a warped head and do not have it machined.

[@understandthis4634]

Great vid. What was the problem that caused you to remove the head? I have oil leaking from head gasket but I didn’t see too much oil from your valve cover or head. Just curious

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

So in my situation the cooling fan failed and caused it to over heat and blow the head gasket. Thank you and I appreciate you watching.

[@Kalhan482]

Was that cost of the repair/replacement cheaper then what toyota would quote?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

We get second opinion work orders quite often that were at the dealer first and I have not seen one yet that was lower then we were. Thank you for watching.

[@scotty_miller92]

I just started mine, the only thing bad about mine is the water pump went out and I didn't know it I replace the water pump and it's not overheating but believe it blew the head gasket in between the cylinders so I've got compression going from one cylinder to another cylinder because it was pinging knocking and finally I'm assuming the gasket whole got so big that it wouldn't even crank at all because it had no compression because all the compression was going out the wrong cylinder.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

If it wouldn't crank then usually the engine is Hydro locked from coolant in cylinder. Good luck. Message me on Instagram if you need any help. Thanks for watching

[@scotty_miller92]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone come to find out it was the head gasket it was blew between the cylinders which wouldn't letting it build up compression I put another head gasket on it and it runs like a top, the old one had two gaps between the middle cylinders blew clean threw I have never seen that happen on a head gasket, still got that rattle on cold-start that's the intake vvt cam gear.

[@justinmike2zrfe]

@@scotty_miller92 im about to do mine and im almost positive i have a leak in between cylinders as well was there any warpage and did u get send the head to a shop? i heard many say they just replaced the headgasket with another and sealed it all back up new head bolts and sent it on moving everything fine so i was wonderin

[@wishinfishin8019]

Great video. Has anyone ever told you that you look like James Hetfield (lead singer of Metallica)?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Lol yes recently someone told me that. Thank you for watching the video

[@MarioSays713]

What symptoms before this one failed?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

This one was overheating. The cooling fan failed and then blew the head gasket. Thank you for watching.

[@MarioSays713]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone thank you for your awesome content!

[@quinnsteeves295]

Hey Tone. What paint pens do you use for those clear pink lines

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you for watching the video I appreciate it. Here is a link to the markers I use. amzn.to/3iJK6In

[@badarkamalvlog7709]

Good intentions

[@badarkamalvlog7709]

Good information

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Ok thanks

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Thank you very much and I appreciate you watching.

[@jeffreystevens4129]

What a mechanic typically would charge for this?

[@lavitabella9069]

How much we want to know

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I have no idea, I do not recall how many hours it was. I do not deal with dollar amounts. I only see Hours for the ticket. Thanks for watching.

[@Aaron-wordbilly]

i got a quote today for minimum 2500. 1700 min labor + 300 min. machine shop inspection + parts. if head needs resurfacing or replacing cost goes up.

[@lavitabella9069]

What was wrong with head gasket anyways??

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Vehicle over heated from bad cooling fan and blew the head gasket. Thanks for watching

[@Mr.-Sir]

Am I correct in assuming you drained the oil & coolant before disassembly? 🤔

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

First off thank you for watching. Yes I drained the fluid prior to disassembly.

[@emmanueloluwadara5896]

Hello experts, My mechanic changed my top cylinder on my car toyota corolla 09 model due to a sound at the top cylinder. Note: that was the only issue my car had before I took it to him. Unfortunately, after the completion, I went to pick it up and in a 5 minutes drive away from the workshop, the car started misfiring and overheating. Eventually, the car couldn't start anymore and the mechanic went ahead and ringed my engine that there's low compression. I told him he spoilt my engine because it was in a good condition before I took it to him apart from the sound at the top cylinder. Please, what do you think caused that? He changed the top gasket as well. Your expert feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I'm sorry to hear this. If you can message me on my Instagram we can talk about it. Thanks for watching

[@morgancure1604]

You stopped my progress at not showing how to remove that bottom pulley, it sounded like u were fixing to explain but it went to removing the motor mount

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Sorry about that, you can message me on Instagram if you have further questions.

[@sticit2mn]

This engine looks exactly the same as the 1.8l in the corrola '14

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

I think it might be. Thank you for watching.

[@sticit2mn]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone yea. My boy has a big garage and I was thinking about using it to tackle this job if gasket blown but engine runs like a gem, no white smoke In tailpipe yet car overheating I recently flushed my coolant system so I'm guessing I left some air In it? Any thoughts?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@sticit2mn honestly on this engine I see blown head gaskets with no white smoke or running rough. Just overheating. Fails block test and had excessive pressure in cooling system with engine only running for a very short time. It is common to have head gasket failure for sure.

[@sticit2mn]

@@NutsandBoltswithTone nooooo. Fuq my life. I'm gonna make sure it's not the radiator and air in coolant 1st before hand. You think a head gasket yest kit is worth it?

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

@@sticit2mn head gasket yest kit? Not sure what that is. If your thermostat is bad then you lower house will be cold while your upper one is hot and temp is high. If you try to use any type of head gasket sealer then it could wreck your heater core and radiator.

[@JonStygar]

3/4 of the way to getting the head off, not going to lie I'm scared

[@miadavis6841]

Just out of curiosity... have you ever done this job and then the car will NOT stay out of limp mode? Any pointers or ideas would be greatly appreciated. 🫣🙄

[@NutsandBoltswithTone]

Not this specific job but yes I have. First check codes. Message me on Instagram if you need more help. Thanks for watching