The ULTIMATE IS300 2JZ maintenance guide - PART 2

[@jhrodriguez08]

Having a bin for identifying bolts is fine, the other method is reinstalling bolts on the threads from where they came out , and or keeping it attached to the part you removed. It works fine for me

[@shizukesajdm]

My ADHD brain can't handle that! I need everything in one place or I'll find a way to lose something haha! 😅

[@jhrodriguez08]

@@shizukesajdm Yup 😂

[@ultrablue2]

This is a thoroughly detailed, interesting and informative video series. Thank you very much for making these!

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome! ☺️✌🏻

[@ka24det]

The ending was a roller coaster of emotion.

[@shizukesajdm]

Yeah, it was rough 😅

[@phillyphil65]

I think you do an excellent job with fix and know how. Showing others all that needs to be done to do certain things to the engine and your patience and detailed orientation is therapeutic Well done my friend, we’ll done! Very good video(s) 1&2

[@shizukesajdm]

Thank you, sir! 🙏🏻

[@na8tak]

Clicked on this immediately. Was wondering when Part 2 was going to drop. Thanks!

[@shizukesajdm]

Sorry for the delay. The editing was brutal 😂 Enjoy! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@alexjaybrady]

Once again a huge thankyou. seeing how you organise your parts on its own has really helped.

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re absolutely welcome, my friend! 🙏🏻 thanks for watching!

[@roymiddleton5760]

These videos are insane. Stuck between one of these and gs430, both really rare in uk

[@shizukesajdm]

I sold this in October and bought a GS430 last week 😉

[@roymiddleton5760]

Aww nice. Yeah I'm tempted by the 430 not gonna lie

[@roymiddleton5760]

Hopefully another service video for that 😂

[@shizukesajdm]

@@roymiddleton5760 Probably not for a long time man. Everything has just been done before I bought it! 😅

[@BoostedHamzExtra]

Ive got a 200 but I'm still watching this 🤣 love the work bro

[@shizukesajdm]

Thanks man, I appreciate that! They're pretty much the same car anyway, apart from the engine! 😅

[@reqz6258]

You gotta clean the inside of the MAF sensor. The part you cleaned was the air temp not the MAF. I did the same thing the first time & later found the 2 little wires down that tube and cleaned them. Made my IS run like a new car. Hope this helps!

[@Shadowen925]

This comment is correct. The part you indicated is the IAT. The MAF is up inside the "tube". However, I would avoid cleaning the MAF unless you have issues. There is a high chance of damage and it's not worth the risk unless you're having issues. (just my opinion)

[@shizukesajdm]

I'll look into this! Thanks!

[@PanMojado]

i don’t even have a is300 yet and i watched both videos back to back

[@shizukesajdm]

Thank you!!! 🙏🏻 What car do you have?

[@josebatista8277]

Thank you for an awesome video. Your approach towards the the job was outstanding. Will be way more confident in tackling my timing belt job soon. Thanks again and good luck with all your projects.

[@shizukesajdm]

You're very welcome! :)

[@Ssuurski]

This is very helpful, thank you for making this.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@Ssuurski You’re very welcome! 😊

[@Zokumanji_]

Just did my water pump/timing kit but I had to do a transmission reseal because my AUTOMATIC transmission was leaking/slipping an I was tired of buying trans fluid 3 times a week . Thanks for all the help brother ❤

[@shizukesajdm]

No worries :) hopefully it’s sorted now and you don’t have any more trouble.

[@Zokumanji_]

Really needed this series to get me through the hard parts , I’ll be throwing my motor back into my car this weekend and hopefully it’s all good . Crashed my 01 in the rain an I’m barely getting ready to throw the motor in my 02 shell that I had as a parts car . been a process but I’m 90% done , hope you have a good rest of your day brother

[@shizukesajdm]

@@Zokumanji_ Good luck! Let me know how it goes, yeah? 😃✌🏻

[@smallestpickle]

finally doing my front seals, unfortunately you didn't do the crankshaft seal and that is a PAIN to replace. idk how people slide the timing sprocket on the crankshaft so easily, i was having a trouble and a half getting it on.

[@shizukesajdm]

Just make sure it's super clean and free of rust spots :) Clean it up as much as you can until it goes on easy.

[@briann977]

Great video. I'm glad I found this since I'm going to be putting an IS300 back together soon. This will be extremely helpful...

[@shizukesajdm]

Good luck! Have fun! 😊👍🏻

[@aaronpederson6169]

what you gota do is change those orange dash lights!! so cheap to do and worth the time!

[@shizukesajdm]

I already have a video on that! 😋 I’ll do it someday haha

[@aaronpederson6169]

I guess I haven't seen that!!! I did it like instantly to mine haha

[@zvonimirsic1952]

I dont have 2JZ, but your videos are interesting to watch. Also as Turbo Addict, my IS200 was first reason to sub. Great job mate, keep going!

[@shizukesajdm]

I’m sorry I didn’t get to finish the IS200 project. Sometimes I wish I’d have fitted the supercharger at least, but I’m really happy I bought the IS300 because it makes the project much bigger. Thanks for watching!

[@zvonimirsic1952]

@@shizukesajdm Dont worry mate, its all good. Do u maybe have plan for enterior improving? Mine is not in great condition, steering wheel is ugly, need new leather.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@zvonimirsic1952 "Enterior" could be interior or exterior? 😅 Interior wise, seat, wheel, hydro brake, that's pretty much it. This will eventually become a street/drift car. Exterior wise, I'll eventually look into a modest body kit and of course, wheels :) The condition of my interior is really really good. Unfortunately I'm going to have to fix the rust on the sills so it's going into the body shop mid June.

[@zvonimirsic1952]

@@shizukesajdm Oh, sorry. Interior indeed. And yes,saw ur steering wheel, looks great. Mine is on base lvl i think. Seat are alcantara material. For me, would be enoguh if i had money for exaust (japspeed) Hoping to see ur IS300 soon modified :) Once again,sorry for my english :D

[@shizukesajdm]

@@zvonimirsic1952 Your English is fine :) I think I’m just lucky that the seats are leather. They seem to maintain their condition pretty well and don’t get stained like fabric materials. I would honestly suggest maybe getting a custom cat back. You can choose the characteristics from the exhaust maker and the price really isn’t that different. Japspeed use very cheap metal and you get quite a tinny sound from it. Go custom :) it’s really not that expensive.

[@dandorii]

Incredible videos, thank you for making my repairs so much easier 😭😭😭😭

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re absolutely welcome! :) Thanks for watching! 😃

[@Papicodone]

Been watching these videos over and over again for the past couple months. Wanting to do my own timing belt. I just don’t know if I can trust any shop to be precise and to do the job right. Plus the price to get it done is quite a bit.

[@felixalonso6828]

Awesome video. Lots of useful information. Have a IS200.. and planning of applying the 2JZ GE in it! :) Thanks again

[@shizukesajdm]

I also have an IS200 engine maintenance video :) thanks for watching! Good luck with the car 👍🏻

[@felixalonso6828]

@@shizukesajdm already saw all your is200/300 content. Helpfull information! Good stuff!👍👌

[@naivenn3114]

Amazing... You are great. 💪🏼 I wish you can you work on my car. You should move to Tampa Florida .

[@shizukesajdm]

I appreciate the sentiment! 😄

[@GoingHam1000]

This was awesome

[@shizukesajdm]

I’m glad you thought so! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@fonze1035]

Well done buddy great work

[@shizukesajdm]

Thanks for watching! :) I really appreciate all of you!

[@mixmixed.comics3002]

Thank U sooooo much for this amazing video

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re very welcome! 😃

[@BenPaines]

Great video once again, very informational and fantastic details included. 😇 Just need a Lexus of my own now! 😉

[@shizukesajdm]

Thanks, mate! :)

[@manyGie]

great video i love u and wait for more

[@shizukesajdm]

Thanks for watching! 😃

[@brianramirez932]

Hey love the video! Very detailed and easy to follow. Quick question, did you end up using the cam lock tool?

[@shizukesajdm]

Glad you liked it. Nah, I didn't use it. It was awful haha

[@brianramirez932]

@@shizukesajdm Sounds good thank you 🙏 keep up the good work

[@shizukesajdm]

@@brianramirez932 There are definitely better ones you can buy. Mine was just a cheap eBay job. Not recommended. Thanks :) stay tuned! Manual swap parts are all gathered!

[@brianramirez932]

@@shizukesajdm Oooooo 👀

[@cpurage]

Wow dear guru sir !!! This is so much educational for people around the whole world … I hope you are paid off for those videos as you deserve to be paid off … now my main question is based on the fact that you own them both IS200 and IS300 and it is: Is it possible to remove the 1G-FE from the IS200 and bolt on the 2JZ-GE from the IS300, will the 2JZ-GE fit in directly in the IS200 engine bay does it have the same mounting in the bay and last but not least will the AZ6 (J160) 6 speed manual will directly fit the 2JZ-GE bolt pattern (no worries the Neat Gearboxes Circlip mod is already in my gearbox) I’m asking cause I’m planning buying 2JZ-GE from 1998 onwards GS300 opening the bottom end and swapping the TT rods and pistons into it and putting the engine into my IS200 and just want confirmation is the entire engine bay is completely same as the IS300 engine bay …? Last one, can I use the IS200 ECU or I need the GS300 ECU as well ?

[@shizukesajdm]

Hi there! Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching. I only get paid for ad revenue, it's not much at all haha! Are you talking about engine swapping between the two cars? The mounting positions and the mounts themselves are different so this is not possible without modification and the correct motor mounts. The J160 will NOT bolt directly to the 2JZ-GE or GTE. you must use an adaptor plate such as this: pmcmotorsport-shop.com/product-eng-2246-Adapter-Kit-Toyota-JZ-1JZ-2JZ-Toyota-Altezza-Lexus-IS200-J160-Aisin-AZ6-first-gen.html It's A LOT of work to swap a 2JZ into an IS200. You'll need the ECU from the IS300 too. It's generally better to swap in a first gen 2JZ-GE since the rods are already strong in that engine. For example, the first gen GS300 or the SC300 have this engine. Good luck! If you have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask.

[@cpurage]

@@shizukesajdm Holly crap 😂 I think I’m gonna buy the IS300 wagon directly and then I’ll swap BMW 530D ZF 6 speed manual into it from the same PMCM company for €350 … flywheel for the ZF is also €400 the clutch is the question please give me a hint and of course I’ll definitely buy the shorter ticker rods and at least the GTE pistons (or GE non VVTI pistons), both should handle over 600bhp according to Ali_SC3 from Supra forums and thanks a ton letting me know that IS200 engine bay mounting is completely different than the IS300 !!! You definitely saved me tons of head ache in advance 🤣😂

[@shizukesajdm]

@@cpurage This is exactly why I sold my IS200 and bought the IS300. Remember the manual swap will cost A LOT more than you think it will. There's so many little things to remember. Stage 3 clutch if you want over 600hp. You'll need a BMW ZF clutch. The clutch will always match the gearbox, not the engine. You can usually buy the clutch with the flywheel and adaptor plate kit. Call PMC when the time comes and I'm sure they'll be able to provide a kit with everything that you need. Let me know how it goes! :) It'll be a while until I manual swap mine. The cost to covert to a CD009A is around £5-6k.

[@cpurage]

@@shizukesajdm yesterday I went to trade one Sportcross and I was very amazed by the manual mode of the automatic transmission where you can manually switch the gears from the back of the steering wheel and to even shift down from the top of the steering wheel OMFG !!! This is like a Ferrari !!! Are all of the IS300s having this option or is as an extra feature only for the top end models ? Another question, why does the traction control is kicking in even it is switched off ? This is no fun as you can’t drift with this module :( … you definitely need to remove it … I dunno man I’m very surprised by this monster but in the end of the day I think I’m gonna try swapping in 3S-GE BEAMS or 3S-GTE inside a IS200 body … because I can’t find good bargain IS300 for now… and the price will even go higher I’m 100% sure about it .. !

[@shizukesajdm]

@@cpurage The shifting buttons are really annoying. The gearbox is incredibly laggy so the shifts aren’t very responsive. I hate it and I can’t wait to swap in a manual 🤣

[@MrRoyer88]

Dammmmmmm boy…. GREAT JOB,I love it….. you are the master ✅✅✅✅👍👏👊🏼✌️💪👊🙏

[@shizukesajdm]

Far from the master, but learning more every day! :) thanks for watching! 🙏🏻

[@vinbueno8000]

Excellent video ty

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re very welcome! 👍🏻

[@SKiBee-gl7tj]

In part 1. U replaced the (3) o-ring gaskets on the coolant outlet elbow. How do I find new ones?

[@shizukesajdm]

Amayama.com or your local Lexus/Toyota dealer! :)

[@yannprimero]

thanks for both video . just a question , why you didn't replace the vvci o-ring same time ? i've got oil flooding issues on my engine so your videos are very helpful for me

[@linkin1041]

Great video! Regarding the aluminium radiator…Did you need an aftermarket trans cooler from Mishimoto because your car is auto?

[@shizukesajdm]

Nope :) thanks for watching! 👍🏻

[@linkin1041]

@@shizukesajdm interesting! Most of the internet says there are no hook ups for the trans lines in the Mishimoto radiator so i’m wondering if your car didn’t have those lines (which would be weird)

[@shizukesajdm]

@@linkin1041 Being a UK car, mine doesn’t even have a trans cooler. Not to my knowledge anyway. If you look at when I removed the old radiator, there are no connections for a trans cooler. Perhaps it’s a climate thing, I’m not sure 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@apachesmokemachining6487]

that was a great video

[@shizukesajdm]

Thank you, sir! 🙏🏻 I’m glad you think so!

[@tomismolik3648]

Oh Men You make my day Thanks so much for material now i gone maket!👍👍👍+sub

[@shizukesajdm]

You’re welcome! 😁

[@is300_Paul]

I am having the same problem after finishing the timing belt job. It makes me hopefully that it is the crank position sensor but I have two error codes p0120 and p1120. It has to do with the throttle connection and mass air flow sensor. All the connections are secure im not sure why im getting those codes but I don’t think they would stop the car from starting. Any advice? Should I do the crank position sensor? Also when I set the timing I moved the vvti intake gear completely clockwise like stated in the manual and then I set the timing when it was at that position. Did I make a mistake?

[@shizukesajdm]

It’s possible. Do you have a multimeter to test the resistance?

[@is300_Paul]

@@shizukesajdm I haven’t check the sensor yet. I plan to but I did notice that the spark plug wiring has numbers on it. 1 3 and 5 I believe. Does it matter which order they go into? I have it exactly the way I took it out but I did not pay attention to the numbers. Would this stop it from starting?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@is300_Paul yes, the order matters. But it should really only fit one way unless you completely dismantled all the cables. P0120 is a throttle position sensor error. I do remember seeing this code as well. Your best bet is to just get a multimeter and test the crank position sensor. Do that first and go from there. Double and triple check everything else is plugged into the right places.

[@is300_Paul]

@@shizukesajdm I just tested the crank position sensor and it’s reading 2.18. I have no more check engine codes. Do you have any more suggestions? Is 2.18 to high and would it stop it front starting?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@is300_Paul 2.18 what? 🤣 what’s the unit?

[@keereshsathron7262]

hey, so at @51:50 your long-term ft 1 ft 2 is -11, is that normal ?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@keereshsathron7262 It’s a little rich, but not far off the lower tolerance of 10%. I would assume it balanced itself out after some driving. It was fine thereafter :)

[@keereshsathron7262]

@@shizukesajdm Thank you for responding :), I have a IS200 1GFE, similar reading.

[@jey273]

I just changed the Crankshaft position sensor on my is300 and still no start, any idea what it could be. 51:12

[@shizukesajdm]

I’m gonna need a little more info… 😅

[@lloyddaroid1993]

Hero

[@Chavatradezz]

Hey if my timing belt has Mitsuboshi does that mean it was changed already I got my is300 2002 at 122,000 miles. Also have a major front oil leak and I already replaced the valve gasket and still leaking. Maybe it could be the cam seals or O ring seal

[@shizukesajdm]

I would imagine it has been changed, but I would change it regardless if I were you. Yeah, sounds like cam seals, mate 👍🏻

[@richardohnstad9315]

Was it a hard starter before you did all the maintenance?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@richardohnstad9315 Nope.

[@works4me89]

hmm cant post links here but i have full manual for is200/300 with torqe specs

[@shizukesajdm]

There's links in the description to everything needed :)

[@works4me89]

@@shizukesajdm i know but i have link to full online manual for is200/is300 can't send this link here and i tried to pm you on insta but it didnt work too

[@shmoop2jzge799]

first of all great video ! but what type of sealant do you recommend/use ?

[@shizukesajdm]

I used Permatex Ultra Grey :)

[@shmoop2jzge799]

@@shizukesajdm Thank you for responding , urgently need advice as my camshaft moved while trying to remove the vvti cam gear 😰 what should I do to know it’s TDC ?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@shmoop2jzge799 is the vvti cam gear still connected to the cam shaft?

[@shmoop2jzge799]

@@shizukesajdm Yess , tried removing with a impact gun and didn’t apply the wrench properly on the camshaft therefore moved . not sure if I gave it a full rotation or not 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@shizukesajdm]

@@shmoop2jzge799 I doubt it. It would have broken something and you would know. Just make sure the marks line up as I’ve showed you in the video and make sure the vvti cam gear is rotated all the way clockwise, again as I’ve shown in the video. It’ll be fine. Later on when you fit the new belt and come to rotate the crank by hand, you’ll know if something is wrong before you get to starting the engine 👍🏻

[@Andres-300]

Is the airflow coming from top down or down to up? I have the sedan and swear the fins of the filter are supposed to be pointing up to catch all the debris rather than having it faced down 🤔

[@Miguel-dl3pp]

the cel came on for my IS recently and it reads the codes p2138 & p0128. the cable that goes to the throttle body from the pedal has some slack since i bought it cpl months ago but not sure what it can be. some say the tps or the pedal itself or even just a coolant flush could help, any ideas?

[@sammaverickmolotovl.2478]

Good Job

[@matthewkinney5474]

Nice!

[@travisgarrison521]

Does the new belt have marks on it?

[@shizukesajdm]

Nope.

[@travisgarrison521]

@@shizukesajdm how do you know how many teeth are between each gear?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@travisgarrison521 You don’t. You just need to check tension all around between each of the pulleys.

[@eoinenglish5221]

Great videos man, are the cam seals identical on exhaust and intake side?

[@shizukesajdm]

Yeah they're exactly the same :) thanks for watching!

[@eoinenglish5221]

@@shizukesajdm can't wait to see the next video!!! Just picked up a 2001 is300 auto with 80k miles.

[@shizukesajdm]

@@eoinenglish5221 Congrats!!!

[@ot0442]

When rotating the engine by the crank, is it okay if it feels slightly resistant when turning it over. I’m doing mine and there’s no noises or anything and it does rotate, but some points just feel slightly resistant and unless I hold it still it would bounce back

[@shizukesajdm]

Yeah this is pretty normal, I had the same on both the IS200 and IS300 👍🏻

[@ot0442]

@@shizukesajdm Thanks man, it’s start time now then :D

[@joshuarhule3089]

I have a question, your IS300 is an automatic correct? If so I saw another video where someone had to buy a trans cooler for it . Is that neccesary?

[@shizukesajdm]

It depends what you’re doing to the car. Are you talking turbo conversion or?

[@joshuarhule3089]

@@shizukesajdm No I was planning on having a NA build to see how much power I can get out of it

[@shizukesajdm]

@@joshuarhule3089 I don’t think you need a trans cooler. The rods will go to the moon before the trans dies.

[@joshuarhule3089]

Ok, thanks, what kind of rods should I buy if they'll go first?

[@shizukesajdm]

@@joshuarhule3089 Budget? Goals? Reliability? Power? There’s a lot of factors 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@noelgaona7793]

30:35 😂😂😂

[@sammaverickmolotovl.2478]

My car is GS 300 03

[@danthomas86]

If you're going for 600hp seems like a bit of a waste as the engine will have to come out and be rebuilt anyway

[@shizukesajdm]

It’s not going to be an immediate engine build :) This also a daily at the moment so there’s quite a lot I have to sort out before the engine build happens. I’ll likely go turbo with about 300whp and then build the engine on a separate occasion. I know there will be a lot of people who’ll want to see content on both.

[@ИсламКубанов-у2ш]

Распредвалы не по тем меткам собрал

[@shizukesajdm]

Sorry, I don't speak Russian.

[@joseluismendez58]

Do mine ill pay you

[@shizukesajdm]

Haha I’m flattered, but I’m probably too far away for that 😃👍🏻

[@joseluismendez58]

@@shizukesajdm i really need maintenance for my 2004 IS 300 mostly on the crank seals