Replacing the V6 MR2's Blown Engine in 21 minutes. (2GR-FE)

In this episode, the team removes the blown up V6 and replaces it with a new engine (with warranty). Sit back, relax, and enjoy almost 20 minutes of solid wrenching! If you want to find out what happened to the old 2GR-FE, then "like" this video and if we hit 7,000 likes, we'll make it happen!
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[@hectorpogie7]

YES!! TEAR DOWN AND INSPECT THE OLD MOTOR🤘🏻

[@yeahmateyeah]

But they already did that in the previous video

[@yeahitskimmel]

@@yeahmateyeah They just peeked inside they didn't open the bottom-end.

[@BeardedTherapist]

Open the bottom end! My curiosity is piqued.....

[@yeahmateyeah]

For a normal person opening it is a waste of time for them KZbin pays. if you don't know how fucked bottom end bearings look Google it.

[@nafedogg6361]

666 like 👿

[@ProfessorLX]

It doesn't really matter that the old motor blew up when Brett drove it, what matters is that you guys made it right immediately. Shit happens and how you guys responded shows what type of people you are and what kind of shop you run!

[@emanuelperry6461]

the problem I have with this is that they should have built it properly the first time and it they would not have had to rebuild it

[@mariosanchez7974]

@@emanuelperry6461 I agree with you but not only that, it’s the fact that their guesses for the the problem was way off. Made them seem a little incompetent in my opinion.

[@KOZ530]

I agree 100%. Great shop an great people to be committed to what you do. If there were more people in the world like this it would be a much better place.

[@krebgurfson5732]

they're literally shit talking the guy who blew up an already dead engine. he was driving it as it should be driven. they're literally inept "mechanics" who can't do an alignment or take apart an engine and inspect you know... the important parts of what makes a car work.

[@sofielee4122]

"it feels stronger than the other motor" maybe that's cause its not dying lol. great video guys, keep it up!!

[@JDMHaze]

lmaoo

[@adamfrombach9681]

15:26 the donut media bumper to bumper song i knew it sounded familiar

[@ez_v7076]

Yeah i thought im the only one who noticed it do you know the title of that song?

[@patrickmike2524]

This video was everything I needed to know to get up to speed on the Throtl MR2

[@Thri11seeker]

Yea i thought that after watching the 100th episode

[@jamesfcookjr]

Evan yes do a tear down of the old motor and one of those parts look like a thrust barring to the crank to shim for play 🤔

[@awdfanatic0921]

you gotta show that engine apart and what the failure point was, I love watching that stuff

[@MeaadTheSavage]

Show that damage

[@lovescamaros1]

we all want to see the carnage!!

[@vegettovol]

yes do a tear down motor

[@R4NG3R2012]

let's see it! I'm with you

[@wheels68x]

I like the fact I set a new standard for a full send....#fullsendBrett

[@suprastevio2264]

Hey man I just subscribed to you! Could you please do a video or two when you get the car??

[@TheGrtCornholi0]

Jealous of you bruh!! One day I'll own a MR2. Enjoy it!!

[@icast671]

#Blessed my brotha.

[@thegreendoormx4441]

wheels68x just learn to shift properly bro. Those late ass over rev shifts you did to blow that engine were brutal

[@harrycrisp8897]

TheGreenDoor MX It was knocking before he ever even got a chance to get on it.

[@dakotascot]

The thing I really love about this channel is they don’t just build 240’s and BRZ’s. They have done cars that were “forgotten” about, like the VR4. The MR2 isn’t talked about much anymore either. I’d really love to see an FC or G35 Coupe build myself. Keep up the goood work!

[@mykecollins3255]

I know this is an older video,but you guys are outstanding. I've been catching up on your channel and wanted to tell you that making this car right makes you guys stand above the rest. Yhank you for sharing. Take care.

[@wheels68x]

Yes, I wanna see the inside of that motor!!!!

[@wingmanbomer]

#fullsendbrett

[@lakersbsketball]

Yes record you guys pulling apart the old motor!

[@christianstephens6050]

These boys really put in some good work, a lot of other youtubers just skip to the finished product and I really doubt how much work they actually do. Appreciate the effort and the time lapses guys!

[@DeepDoseMusic]

New to your channel, this is top notch. The craftsmanship of your team and the integrity is worth the subscription. Kudos to the camera and editing crew too, thats a ton of work alongside you guys

[@justinoliver1984]

For sure strip it down! Very curious why... Almost looked like bearing material!

[@KableTac]

definitely not bearing. that was a massive chunk. almost like a piece of the inner wall broke off

[@justinoliver1984]

@@KableTac large yes.... But not thick. Looked super thin and looked as to have gotten pretty hot, which made me think bearing... Main bearing race or something of that nature. No doubt she was hurt bad.

[@gabewilson81]

@@KableTac could have been a thrust washer maybe?

[@enclave420]

@@justinoliver1984 you are right, it's melted bearing caused by severe oil starvation. I have seen it before even have a picture of a bearing that did the exact same thing out of a volkswagen engine.

[@magentarachmad6207]

Its just 10 mm

[@geraldrogers9481]

Yes a video of the teardown and inspection of the 2gr would be awesome. I'd like to see the inside. Great vid from the throtl guys.🔥🔥🔥

[@johnny5g.154]

Great stuff, fellas! You guys do such great work, well documented, and love the tracks you play with your videos. Thanks for the kickass videos and epic content! Respect and love 🤘🏼

[@adambridges207]

Wow you guys are definitely a master of your trade! Keep up they great work ! 24 hours with all that work is amazing!! 🙌🏻

[@victorrodrigues9503]

Absolutely do a tear down, can’t just leave us hanging lol

[@rupertrivera7790]

FULL SEND BRRET Test a must from now on 😂

[@photodave219]

Yes, I would love to see a tear down and entire video on the old 2GR motor. Also really dig the time lapse and how this was edited. Nicely done, Victor.

[@JoshHefnerX]

Absolutely tear it down. Good learning experience. That exhaust note is fantastic too.

[@BimmerDude]

I was really hopping you guys were gonna do this swap video!! Yes!! You guys are a class act for being transparent.

[@jauxed]

This is what you call "Less is more", less talk...more content :).

[@DominicsFilms]

TJ should pick up a thing or two from this comment section

[@jannu422]

_Rappers:_

[@sirlyckredd4610]

Mad respect for putting this whole thing up, they made it right and that deserves applause! Great video!

[@95turbostang21]

Wow you guys are awesome you stand behind your word and not only that the motor blew up and you still fixed it for the guy that's awesome

[@Edward3jr]

Excellent work. Thank you for taking the time to explain why we need to replace the oil cooler in this situation.

[@jamesfcookjr]

Throtl ViP squad Good evening Rickie,Mickey,Evan awesome more MR2 content time to pull the old motor out 👍😊

[@BuchananTerryj]

Had a 2AZ-FE do the exact same thing. From throttle to nottle. Ended up being a chewed bearing and bent a rod. Moon dust in the oil pan. Stole a donor put of an Xb andwent on down the road! Great work guys! Outstanding build!

[@grady.stu.8300]

If I wanted a car built you guys would get the job for sure. You guys are awesome. Really enjoy watching the videos.

[@MichaelBacon212]

7:45 ooo damn!!!!! I really like the music in this video guys. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@vincegiuntoli1072]

I think a tare down video would definitely be interesting. Curios to see what actually happened to the motor.

[@russellhowry4137]

Huge props for how you guys handled this!

[@phonzy]

Been whipping in my mom's 2012 Venza and I absolutely love this engine. Im up in Canada, so with 4wd and some good snow tires the Venza easily runs the streets here in winter. Good to know that you guys are able to pump some performance into it.

[@larryroyovitz7829]

Up in Canada as well, with 08 Lexus RX 350. The 2GR is my fav.

[@creaky2436]

15:54 😂😂😂😂😂 look at his face when the belts start squeaking. Oh hell no not again!!! 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣😆😆

[@mdjacobs1984]

Heck yes film it. I'm an engineer, I always love seeing the tear down to figure out what blew.

[@babypinkbean]

mdjacobs1984 automotive or mechanical ?

[@shaunglover1057]

Seen a couple of your video's. After seeing this giveaway and what you did to make it right. You have a new fan. This video says alot about you guy's character.

[@samuelkim3759]

Impressive integrity guys... mad props.

[@andresbruno1623]

Yessss i would love that vid

[@2grmr2]

Love the new soundtrack, i couldn’t bear with the building mr2 in 15 minutes lol

[@gahirst]

Yes would be keen to see it. Had two 2grfe engines go bang. One after a missed gear over rev and one after the rebuild, bolt came loose from the camshaft gears. Interesting to see if you guys had an oiling issue with the VVT system.

[@jojopri22]

You guys are awesome! I love the build of the MR2. When challenges comes, you turned it as an opportunity to explore so we'll have an idea how to avoid same problem... keep it up! Jojo

[@MichaelBacon212]

Hell yes we wanna see what exactly failed in the old MR2 engine.

[@--CALLGOD]

gotta love the “KZbin Comment Mechanics” out here telling us what they would’ve done & cyber diagnosing shit they never done or witnessed.

[@oftankoftan]

I saw multiple actual mechanics commenting useful info

[@mikesacona8450]

Nothing but props this is why I watch u guys

[@micahakasuperman7]

Really cool that you guys handled everything for this guy🤙🏼

[@ashtreygaming2477]

Would love to see what caused that damage!

[@KoenGriess]

I love it when people say “sit back, and enjoy the show.”

[@danletter9357]

Hope that engine does well. Just built a prelude, went through 2 junkyard motors before rebuilding the original. Just to get a decent motor. JDM sold out of motors about a week after we pulled ours. That was our original plan. Turned into a nightmare. Good luck guys. Great work, by the way.

[@knduong]

yeah id like to see the tear down of the old motor, its always nice to know the actual issue and cause

[@aznriptide859]

Yes please tear it down, Redline Rebuild-style!

[@ez_v7076]

15:22 "From its old blown motor to a new one we're getting bumper 2 bumper on this 2gr swap toyota MR2!!"

[@DukeAgares538]

BAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH

[@abrahamaguilar6900]

MOUE POWA BEBY!!

[@heriberto9313]

Yes every tear down is very informative and I would like to see what exactly want wrong and also how to properly tear it down

[@shahoo7116]

You guys are absolute legends

[@thatguyturningwrenches]

Yes, tear the engine down. Would love to see what failed and possibly what caused the failure!

[@zaidizainal2495]

15:22 this BGM reminds me of Bumper2Bumper segment lol i thought I'm watching donut for a sec.

[@ez_v7076]

From its old blown motor to a new one we're getting bumper 2 bumper on this 2gr swap Toyota MR2!!

[@zaidizainal2495]

@@ez_v7076 pop pop pop pop up, up and down headlightttt!

[@ez_v7076]

@@zaidizainal2495 pop up, up and down headlights yeah!...

[@alisterhemmings8121]

Yes. Please do a tear down. Would love to see what exactly happened....and if possible....commentary on warning signs and preventative measures to avoid such an occurrence

[@Nikkohector]

My 1987 little MR2 sitting in my garage, unrestored and with 250K miles on it is jealous, hopefully one day I can bring up to his original glory.

[@danny-fs6hk]

did anyone else’s soul leave their body when mickey let the caliper hang by the brake line

[@Slazmoservicing4209]

Even this home mechanic knows not to do that... Just shows their ineptitude...

[@Gmullin12]

Its a light caliper.. it wont do anything..

[@gregoryferrojr6056]

I'd love to see what really happened

[@nafizrashid5365]

Respect for all of ur effort!!

[@markkunikkanen]

Tear it up. I wanna see what's innit. I enjoy watching Your builds and most of all when things goes south. No half assing, strickly Mickey-spec 👌🏼

[@georgekahama633]

Calling him full send brett like its his fault the motor broke

[@Byser]

Tear it down. On a side note, I want yall to use this motor more often and turbo it!

[@TheAlpine49]

Great job guys!

[@stevelancaster8140]

You guys are 1st class! Not everyone would do what you guys did! Love the channel.. Keep’em comin fellas! #SENDITBRETT

[@civicstyle01]

Already know what happened spun a bearing 🤣🤣

[@throtl]

Considering the bearings are non magnetic and the metal fragments were... then maybe not.

[@wrx2hot4u]

throtl No, Big Tim the internet mechanic said it has spun a bearing, i trust what this stranger big tim is saying since i dont know him from a bar of soap and he could be a 12yr old commenting but hey he would know. lol

[@imnota]

@@wrx2hot4u That knocking sound most likely is a bearing, could be other stuff, but until further dissasembly, that is the guess any reasonable mechanically minded person would make. Bearings have a couple of layers made from different materials. Some of the deeper layers are magnetic, like the nickel layer and the backing, which is made out of steel. Also, they left the engine running for a while despite the obvious knock so the crank probably is really worn, contributing to those magnetic shavings. You should stop being so aggressive and act like a know it all, and for all we know, according to your behavior, you seem way more likely to be a 12yo than our friend Tim who has a surprisingly grown beard for his age.

[@mrt2this607]

@@throtl can you guys come to denver & revive my mister2 that nicely? In the middle of rebuilding everything

[@jondeeb5534]

Who watched the live and then came to watch this video

[@nicolarse6227]

Nice work again guys, really quick turnaround on that one. I haven’t a clue what all the debris in the sump was from, be interesting to see what you find

[@joshwalker4356]

YES! Def would love to see a tear down video and diagnostic of old motor

[@Maxwell_Millz]

I almost bought an MR2 once. It blew up on the way to meet me when I was gonna view it. 😩😩🤣😩😩😭

[@mrt2this607]

I've loved these cars since they came out. Had 2 of the boxy 80's series in my teenage years. But in my thirties I got the one I've always wanted the sw20 turbo. Bought one online from a private seller. Flew out to Atlanta & drove it back to denver. Had a bit of a scare as we crossed the Mississippi River. Wife was crazy, saying we almost died. Don't know why but I found the problem after a few minutes of looking around. Guy hadn't changed the sparkplug/ignition wires in probably a decade. When I pulled one off of one of the cylinders the top came off & the bottom half of the stick stuck to the plug end. Next day made a trip to the parts store & we were off, made it back with no other probs. It's now in my garage getting new everything. Bored out a bit, new conn-rods, pistons, bearings, oversized valves, cams, fuel injectors, headers+exhaust, standalone ecu and a beautiful new bigger turbo. That little 200hp 2 liter will be at or over the 300hp mark easy. Well, once the tuning is done. Not quite done yet, been a long several year build with all the research & parts finding, especially for the factory plastic moldings for the interior & such. Probably gonna have all the fabrics re-done also. Can't wait for it to fire up, purr nicely, then rip up to 7500rpm. So glad I found one in pretty good shape, they're getting harder & harder to find

[@gianmadridiv]

Who came right after the live vid?

[@shanefanon]

Yes ! Yes ! Would love to learn and see you guys tearing apart this blown engine !!! Please do it !!!!

[@mustanggtcruzin]

Glad you guys didn’t try to flush the oil cooler out .Awesome you guys did this. I’m new to the channel. Definitely gonna be a regular now

[@youtubiefun]

"Engine Lives Matter"

[@jkevin4897]

Two types of coolants 14:38 and 16:21

[@phinkss]

Jkevin I thought I was seeing things but sure enough lol!

[@ROBERTS604]

Not good in my books.

[@Veggiephill]

Not a huge deal

[@mickeyandrade3435]

ROBERTS604 - The Peak Coolants can be mixed boys. 👌🏼

[@benturner-mann5786]

Yeah film the tear down you cant leave us in the dark, we have tagged along for the ride this far we should see be aloud to see. Such an unlucky issue to happen aswell but kinda lucky it happened with you guys and not whilst he was driving back home. Keep up the good work guys

[@alandmunk3h]

Amazing machine! Sweet sound off that V6. Shame about the (lack of) colour choice but that's all personal preferece anyway. Great to see you guys do a solid and replace the motor :) Good feels.

[@Boyct23]

How you gonna drop $15k in this thing and not build the motor...

[@GTS_Fanatic]

Because it’s all show and no go.

[@kirksmith347]

Thats what I was thinking, did they just Turbo a stock motor without building the inside?

[@henrybex2159]

I have a 66k mile 2GR-FE literally in my garage that im trying to sell.

[@606jo5]

Henry Bex info?

[@ryucloud8596]

Going to miss that car, also glad i got to see it in person. 👍 hope you get one for your self in the future Evan.

[@passion4cars673]

Great work and an absolutely amazing car!

[@scottschneider5866]

He’s still getting an old junk yard motor? What kind of reliability is this thing gonna have? It might have 140,000 miles on it smh 🤦‍♂️

[@zachary6313]

That's my thought too, why wouldn't they replace it with a new crate motor for all the troubles? But no instead they find another junkyard motor and swap it out and call it a day. Lmao what a joke 🤣

[@buzzedo1]

How have I not been watching you guys? Nice work on making it right.

[@leefloyd7664]

That was cool. Wish I could get my 2019 frontier midnight done.

[@harryrivera9579]

You guy's are awsome. Keep up the good work...

[@The_Referee]

good job fixing it !! and yes, we would like to see what went wrong to the last motor

[@billymania11]

You earned some bro cred. Swapping the motor made things right.

[@steverichardson6920]

Absolutely tear it down, knowledge is power and if you find the piece of the puzzle it can only be a good thing

[@lpage601]

Very Professional work they really care about there product.

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

A tear down would be awesome!

[@psychosocialeben]

Yesss absolutely. Love to see that

[@mattb4353]

Yes def be interested in the trip down.

[@JeffWantsMoreMC]

YESSSSS!!! Plz do a full teardown, maybe even a rebuild?

[@95turbostang21]

Yeah I did the velcro trick on my intercooler when I mounted it to the front radiator support

[@Kalman34]

Yes!! Most definitely do a video on the teardown of the engine... 👍

[@camsperformance1175]

Great job love the MR2

[@stevestone5524]

Well done! I subscribed!

[@tonyNova70]

I want to see what happened, yes rip it down and film it, thanks guys and keep up the good work.

[@bakerbakernx]

Yes! Full tear down please.

[@user-zn7yr8iv5l]

Yes! Please do a tear down, I could use the video and learn to work on my own motor

[@Nex_Dominus]

love all your videos, I do wonder how much you guys spent on everything start to finish when it comes to the MR2 because I have always wanted to build a car from the ground up but not sure how much to save or where to start