Removing ST205 GT-4's Blown engine!

In today's video we get the engine out. Now we can finally get the engine on a stand and find out what exactly went wrong!

[@davebuttle9778]

Nice choice of car , Had mine 16 years , same colour same year . Your a brave man , as there are no easy jobs on these , they are definitely a labour of love. Nice slippers I prefer to work in safety sandles .

[@rowanlewisuk]

im finding that out the hard way. its taken 3 full days to get the engine on a stand and i haven't even stripped it yet. maybe thats me or maybe they are just pigs to work on. i also like saftey sandals but i prefer to save them for when im welding lol

[@DaveLawrence]

Good video, and well done! This is a job i have done once before on my ST205 when I replaced the clutch, and I can confirm that you are not understating to everyone how involved a job it is! I'm currently dropping the engine again, as I've knackered a piston. This time I've opted to remove the front bumper, it's amazing how much easier it is to lean into the job with it out the way!

[@erbil86]

Big fan of the engine lift....Looks like a motorbike stand. Following progress.

[@rowanlewisuk]

It does the job 😁

[@creativemind876creative8]

Really helpful to give me confidence to do mine. Can I ask, what is that trolly you are using? I need to invest in one

[@JoshSheppard2]

Good work mate, look forward to seeing the diagnosis

[@rowanlewisuk]

thanks hope you enjoying the videos

[@daijones391]

Well i must say it's no pissing around with you ... done a fab job on your own. Can't wait for your next video 👍👍👍👍👍

[@rowanlewisuk]

Thanks mate I try to get straight to the good stuff

[@evieemaya88]

Great video! Can in ask what that Jack was that used to lower the more square one and where got it from. Also as one of your viewers I think you should do them longer and more detailed, i think a lot of people with cars today want to learn to an in depth level like you can do, so we can learn to be that level one day also. Thanks

[@rowanlewisuk]

Thankyou for the feedback. I try to mix in some how tos with some easier to watch videos but will definitely try and increase the how to videos

[@evieemaya88]

@@rowanlewisuk great mate. Can you tell me where you got that square motorbike style Jack from?

[@rowanlewisuk]

@@evieemaya88 sorry yes my dad had it lying around so I was given that particular jack. I beleive it's technically a Clark motorbike lift but they are the same thing as a subframe jack. If in the UK you'd find one in a shop called Machine Mart

[@jasonjuggler3457]

heck of a job, I wouldn't know where to start!.... one of my favourite youtube projects this is. 👍

[@rowanlewisuk]

Cheers mate really happy you're liking the videos. Spread the word if you like it 😉

[@billyfriday]

Love the slippers butt. Prober back street mechanicing 💪

[@rowanlewisuk]

don't knock the garage slippers till you tried them thats what i always say lol

[@billyfriday]

Ain't knocking it butt. Rock on the garage slippers. But please take my advise. Don't weld In them. I've still got the scares

[@rowanlewisuk]

@@billyfriday i set my last pair on fire welding 🤣

[@m1lkypops623]

Top work mate, hopefully the damage isn’t too catastrophic, keep em coming 👍🏼

[@rowanlewisuk]

Cheers mate hopefully the engine can be rebuilt and it's not toast

[@davephln]

Good job man can't wait to see what is wrong with the engine

[@rowanlewisuk]

Cheers mate started tearing it down today

[@malcolmpritchard4882]

Really enjoying your no bull shit videos and yes really interested in what went wrong with the Celica GT

[@rowanlewisuk]

Thanks for commenting mate and I can't wait either. Will be working on it today

[@stevemcdermott5774]

Good video, I’m undertaking the same project at the moment so following your progress keenly!

[@rowanlewisuk]

Cheers mate it's the most awkward engine out job I have done lol

[@stevemcdermott5774]

Driveway Developments oh great, thanks for the encouragement 😉

[@rowanlewisuk]

@@stevemcdermott5774 🤣

[@noelfox9976]

Hey there, have a gt4 myself done gearbox in it years ago on the pit and it nearly broke me!😅 I think I have melted valves or pistons now, cos no compression just wondering would it be better to drop whole subframe gearbox and engine together now I’ve a 2 post lift? I’m dreading going at it but can’t wait at the same time as I miss it. Don’t believe everything you read on the internets kids , if they need octane boost they definately need octane boost!!😅😅😅

[@rowanlewisuk]

You definitely need to drop the subframe, I wouldn't think it's possible to raise it through the top with all the transfer case in the way etc

[@HieuNguyen-fn4oq]

Any ST185 example? I want to rebuild my 185 GT4 as it is kind of broken somehow Thanks

[@rowanlewisuk]

I believe the rebuild process will be similar on this st205

[@BOTSamJ]

Any particular reason to drain the gear oil?

[@rowanlewisuk]

@@BOTSamJ the oil will leak out when the driveshafts are removed. So its just less mess

[@BOTSamJ]

@@rowanlewisuk makes sense Any difficulty in seperatimg all the ac lines from the compressor and condenser?

[@tomknud]

Oh no, I want to see you raise that car and pull the engine forward! Good video though.

[@semmelr]

trying to drop my engine right now. done all steps but shes stuck in there

[@jarekkurdziel6880]

Safety boots 😂👌🏻

[@nathanlewisuk]

Nice Jack hope it helps 😁

[@rowanlewisuk]

Yes big help thanks 😁

[@gavinfromyavin]

First! :D

[@rowanlewisuk]

You need to upload more videos bud. Miss your vids 😢

[@lancewarrion964]

Why do you get bombarded with ads every 10 seconds trying to watch your content??? It's most annoying, please turn that feature off. Not even the bigger channels have it that bad, and is this is more niche that will likely not ever be mainstream so what's the point? Also as a suggestion don't try to be so "to the point" that you cut out a lot of valuable how-to. We actually want to see the step by step, as this platform isn't exactly easy to work on in terms of pulling the engine. You cut out a lot of valuable steps, unfortunately :(

[@rowanlewisuk]

Its showing 2 ads in this video for me. KZbin ads the adverts automatically