We Repair The First Lexus V8. An Absolute Legend of an Engine | Episode 2

[@StayInTheWord]

My mechanic asked me if I know the difference between a Dr. & a mechanic. I say, No. He said, “a Dr. washes his hands after he pees…a mechanic washes his hands before he pees.” 😂

[@volvo09]

Haha, that's a good one

[@traviscoombes3578]

It's true

[@I2AmUS]

🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮

[@victorbaird8220]

😮😢

[@OK247OK]

A true mechanic pee’s on his hands 😂😂

[@thewhitecarrot]

The lack of plastic in the engine bay is very refreshing!

[@henrythoreau3681]

Except for the plastic belt keeping it from exploding. They should do like BMW. Use a chain, you primitives.

[@JimGorm]

@@henrythoreau3681 BMW did belts in the m20 as late as 1993. this vehicle is from 1996.

[@theslimeylimey]

​@@henrythoreau3681 and what are the chain guides that keep your engine from exploding made out of? PLASTIC

[@BrokeMekanic]

We used to just price engine harnesses for these to get rid of them. Harness connectors are like glass. Older tech used to ask me what LS stood for…lousy sedan

[@fireguy615]

I have a 2000 Lexus GS400 with 215K miles and the 1UZ in it runs like a swiss watch. I'm afraid we will never get those days back.

[@kristoffMR]

those days are sadly long gone! automotive technology has advanced , but seems like its going in the wrong direction! just throw away vehicles in the name of greed!

[@dawnpoint]

My 1998 GS400 is at 334k, also runs perfect, and I just had the valve covers off to do gaskets. Cams look brand new.

[@RobJackmehoff]

@@fireguy615 The 2URGSE has stood the test of time.

[@yankeexpress]

Owned one of the first LS400 #1995 prolly off the first shipload from Japan in late ‘89 as a 1990 model. Was loaded with options. Drove it 202,000 miles in 12 years. Best car I ever owned. Incredible engine/transmission combo….smooth, responsive, fast, sounded awesome at full cry. The Nakamichi sound system was incredible. Super comfortable leather seats. I miss it.

[@Mister_E_Lurker]

I wish I lived closer so I could have you work on my LS! Great video! Thanks for the awesome content and I hope you and your team and family have a Merry Christmas!

[@charley95sheridan44]

I don't live too far from his shop but still drive 150 miles to get there.

[@Cocora22]

My favorite part of all of this is, now the new cleaning machine. I just think it is fantastic. The next thing which I have always loved is the meticulous way in which you work. It is calming, methodical and so refreshing to see a mechanic who really cares about a customer's car.

[@russh6414]

I like how you fast forward through the redundant parts so we don’t have to. Great videos.

[@Funexpected]

Even better when watching his video at 2x speed

[@TexasVexes]

Keeping a proper UZ engine car alive! Doing the good work AMD! Putting that new cleaner to good use!

[@aldomassa7473]

Nice to see the evolution of the UZ 😊, Merry Christmas TCCN and staff.

[@bme7491]

Always satisfying to sit down with a fresh, hot cup a joe in the morning and watch a new TCCN video. Afterwards, I always run out to the garage to say good morning to my two new babies and to see if there's anything they need. Happy Holidays to all.

[@somethingsomethingsomethingdar]

It’s always a pleasure watching a professional work. It’s funny but anyone who works in a hands on field can recognize someone who is good at their job by how they go about it. It’s greased lightning.

[@brianwhitney9181]

A beautiful car being perfected by a perfection expert.❤

[@jimamizzi1]

I remember going to a motor show in Australia and this engine had a rotating display of its own. It was a big deal back then.

[@gregrussell5374]

Nice job AMD. I really enjoy how you verbalize so well as you go through these tasks. Thank you. Also, your parts cleaner is fantastic!

[@CurtBrown-d2w]

The Mark Levinson sound system in these cars is incredible. I hear components of the music that I've never heard on my home system. I always considered that if something mechanical too expensive broke I'd put the car in the back yard as a tiny man cave and just listen to the stereo. And use the cup holders.

[@im4it825]

I have a 91 ls400 with 144,000 miles and a 93 with 130,000 miles .... They're barely broken in .... 1UZ's are awesome... Just don't forget ti do the maintenance ...

[@YT98765]

Not going to try this myself, but when I pay for this job… now I know how hard and how much skill it takes.

[@paulferreira8342]

Been looking forward to seeing this

[@c.a.r.s.carsandrelevantspecs]

Thanks for sharing this! It was great to hear your pro-tip about turning over the engine to ensure the timing belt is right the first time. Thanks!

[@GM-sk2wk]

Thank you for the tip about turning our tools off! Great video.

[@PrJasonFerreira]

This is going to be a good video, for sure. Popping popcorn now 🎉

[@josephdunkle1152]

Such a nice LS 400, when this project is all done I can't wait for the test drive video, it will run and drive like a Lexus should.

[@jcmusco]

99 ls400, the tech did a great job on my timing belt and valve cover gaskets. It is some engine to work on. Great job and video. My 87 pontiac fiero gt is having a new ac compressor installed. Things I know nothing about I don't fix myself. I live in Jacksonville Florida

[@1717jbs]

Another great series!

[@kdenn71]

My LS is approaching 500k miles. These cars can stay on the road as long as parts are available. Would love to get the sources for your parts. It would help a lot of us trying to keep ours going.

[@HypocriticYT]

LS engines last, just with regular oil changes.

[@flocksbyknight]

That parts cleaner is a game changer. Plenty of goof balls like me would like a whole ASMR before-during-after compilation.

[@Panosser]

Hi from Greece i watch ur channel few months now and recently buy a used toyota hybrid yaris 2014 the next week i will have on my hands ,i check all ur tips and advices about hybrid and ecvt lessons how to drive and use everyday this car.Thank you a lot.

[@riceburner4747]

The owner is so lucky u got your cleaning machine.👍

[@JayMcK-yj8ht]

Mate you have me very excited to work on a 1uz-fe that is in the 1997 Crown I purchased and waiting on from Japan, watching you go through it makes me more interested in doing work myself , my background is Lexus quality controller in paint n trim back in the 90’s n 00 and only watched the guys work on these , thank you for the in-depth videos.

[@louiefranco189]

I like it how cautious you were when we installing the front oil seal and using emery cloth 🙂

[@StayInTheWord]

I have a LS430L with 190K. I used to get around 500 miles on a tank of gas. Now I can only get about 400. You thinks it’s time to change the spark plugs?

[@dannyrbailey]

Bruh, if you haven’t changed out the original ones yet you’re way overdue

[@StayInTheWord]

@@dannyrbailey Thanks for the heads-up, Bruh 😎

[@darnoldie]

Oh shoot. We left the house for Christmas vacation. I may have left the rachets on. Will they need to be jump started when we get home on New Years Day? You think of everything! Great video series.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Merry Christmas to you and your family ❤

[@Cork1958]

Another great video. Your enthusiasm is contagious. Thanks

[@Mister006]

It's like they took the 5VZ-FE and added two cylinders to it! I wish I was closer to have you do my 5VZ-FE valve covers! That Big Body Lexus is going to be PRISTINE!!! I wish my tensioner was that easy to get to!

[@reynaldomartinez7076]

I wonder how Lexus parts compare with Toyota? Have a 2008 Camry 257,000 K going strong. I do keep up with any repairs. At Northern Mexico, where labor is very reasonable if you look around, and stay away from the dealers. Keep the videos coming. I enjoy them very much at 70 years old. Retired 18 years now. Working on my cars is my hobby.

[@davidblock1464]

OOh! I left my ratchet on, thanks for the reminder, running to the garage...

[@Joe_Murphy-REV_Realty]

Beautiful, Ahmed!! It's looking great! ..... I owned THREE different LS400's and put 275K on each of them. This makes me want to buy a FOURTH and have you rebuild it!! I'm in Florida. So, the shipping of the car (back and forth) might be cost prohibitive. I don't know, yet. ?? Buying a 2005-2006 LS430 is also on the table. I love the Maroon Luxury Edition that you had in your shop! They are wonderful cars to own. And as you say, "They are great place to be." Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

[@charley95sheridan44]

The owner of this car bought it in Florida and lives in New Jersey I think, he commented in the previous video. Good luck in your search should you decide to buy one!

[@Joe_Murphy-REV_Realty]

@@charley95sheridan44 Thank you, Charley!

[@Jlb-fz7nl]

I was working at a Toyota dealer when the ls400 came out and they brought one to the dealer and nobody could believe how smooth the engine was

[@Krasibana]

Enjoyed your episode 2 TCCN. Reminds me of my SC's ...Keep it up

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, Between episodes, I wondered whether you might swap in a V10 from a Lexus LFA just to make this LS a bit more spicy! The 471 hp V8 from the LC 500 would also do the trick.😉

[@RobJackmehoff]

That makes zero sense

[@laurieharper1526]

@@RobJackmehoff I think he may have been joking. You know, humour. Ha ha and all that.

[@jasonbornne7767]

I think it’s poorly executed joke? Anyway, car care nut doesn’t do swaps.

[@1northsparrow246]

@@laurieharper1526 Did you notice the 'hilarious' name of the person to whom you are responding?

[@dannyrbailey]

If finding an LFA motor wasn’t 100% impossible/ not cost a complete fortune to find one and swap it cleanly, I’d love to see it. But yeah that makes zero sense lololool

[@colleengilroy624]

It’s fun watching you enjoying this 😊

[@traviscoombes3578]

I would love to have one of those cleaners in the shop i work at. I like to clean everything I can.

[@Cocora22]

I am so in agreement with you!!!!!!!! I'd be cleaning everything I could lay my hands on!

[@scallywag1716]

Is there a significant difference between denso and ngk plugs provided they are both of same type (iridium, platinum, etc)?

[@belfastconor8521]

The original plugs on the 2UZ from the factory came with a mixture of both NGK and Denso. They used both in assembly. I’ve seen a bunch of guys commenting the same thing that I witnessed.

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

This engine is so good that is approved for use in aircraft

[@DrDre-ir4gu]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_UZ_engine#FV2400-2TC

[@ronaldkulas5748]

Thank you for the blessing. I know that you mean it.

[@alfonsoreyes9179]

I put a 1uz in my Nissan 240sx, it never breaks down anymore, also it’s so smooth compared to the KA24. Keep in mind that I had to use solid motor mounts and it’s still smoother l.

[@emilio325]

I love this channel and these types of videos and I want to give a shout out to Jose who has been doing a great job on the filming and videography then drops that teaser at the end! 🤦🏻‍♂️ haha.. I know the feeling Jose!

[@alhassanzayyanu5712]

Wow the valve cover cleaning was awesome.never seen anything like it. Our mechanics use petrol with brush to clean it

[@1UZ-FE]

When you use a bare metal hammer or screwdriver on the engine parts, such as when installing the spark plug tube seals and when taking out the half moon in this video, is there a concern that the impact from the metal tools may warp the engine parts and cause the new gaskets to not seal correctly? When I did the valve cover gasket replacement on my 1996 LS400, I used a piece of wood between the tools and the engine parts to reduce the impact...

[@abrahamjoseph6707]

Great work and what a great machine habibi

[@williamcunningham1614]

Thank you

[@spankyham9607]

I bet you wish you could put the whole engine in the cleaning machine. I know I would want to!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Thanks for the video

[@Check12]

Question about your auto transmission fluid change on 2016 Camry. Why did fluid come out when the transmission was cold?

[@luismiguelpiconjaimes179]

I hope you answer this question, I have a 2023 Corolla hybrid awd, the owners manual says it needs “e-Transaxle fluid TE” for the transmission and the rear differential, so should I change that fluid at 30k miles or 50k miles also is there a substitute for that fluid? It’s really hard to find. Thanks

[@hexgeneration6567]

I always enjoy your videos guys ! best KZbin channel hands down. I have a question though, why not taking the engine out and do all that work, just curious ! cheers from France.

[@Jlb-fz7nl]

I read somewhere that original 4.0 v8 was the only automobile engine that was certified for aircraft use

[@DrDre-ir4gu]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_UZ_engine#FV2400-2TC

[@paulferreira8342]

I’m surprised that you can still get parts for these cars. Are they still well supported?

[@TexasVexes]

This makes me think to stock up on items for my older cars. Seals, plugs, coils and wires etc

[@charley95sheridan44]

@@TexasVexes I just did that for my 14 RX, spent about $2k for future use before they may possibly discontinue them. An online Lexus dealer had a sale on parts.

[@Masteranddisaster13]

Nippon engineering at its finest.

[@SnowSunFun]

My proctologist wanted to change career and went back to school to become a mechanic. He got 120% on his final exam. Teacher gave him 100% for completely rebuilding an engine, and an extra 20% because he did it all through the exhaust.

[@benjaminb.1980]

Why would you not clean the inside of the valve covers? For obvious reasons of course Im sure as Im not knowledgeable in this area. Love your videos! Gods blessings!

[@markwinchester7998]

This may be the incorrect placement for this question, but I have a 2023 Corolla cross hybrid. I have listened to your review, which was excellent! My question is, I believe the literature says that I can tow up to 1500 pounds with my Corolla cross hybrid. Toyota is saying that that’s true but we would rather you not tow anything with it. What is your opinion? I have a small motorcycle pop-up camper which probably weighs around 800 pounds loaded.

[@shahrukhbakar3248]

Can you please make a similar video with a 2UR-GSE?

[@fleetwin1]

Love "being along for the ride". What are the rubber plugs in the heads for? I'm assuming the head castings are the same for both cylinder heads, but the cams sit in different positions so the rubber plugs are where the cam would come through the head on the other side... This is a beautiful car, Lexus at its best for sure.

[@TheKingOfCasuals]

I was watching a review of the v6 colorado and i commented that they should put the v8 back in midsized trucks. I said the 1999 dakota was a far better truck. They pointed out the specs of the turboed engine and said it was way better than the chrystler 5.2. I stopped arguing as there was no point to continue.

[@TheKingOfCasuals]

My point was old engines were just built better and lasted lomger.

[@jackrichard7028]

No anti-sieze on the spark plug threads?? Steel plugs + aluminum head=possible trouble!

[@zaffo757]

They are plated.

[@NotNowCato1254]

...and almost certainly the torque spec is for clean, dry threads. Throwing anti-seize on the thread would lead to over-torqueing the plugs. Not good.

[@bikrboy128]

Glad you never forget to turn your ratchet off, that'd be a headache the next day! 😂

[@johnaustin2276]

If anyone is interested when putting back the spark plugs use about a foot of fuel line put the plug in and start it when snug just pull the hose off.

[@joshjones2uz]

I have a 96 LS400 with 112k miles, it’s been sitting for over a year and I’m having trouble with having it stay on after 1min cold start, I also noticed when I managed to get it turned on warmed bank 1 trimming fuel by -5% and bank 2 is plus 5%, I put in a new oem fuel pump and filter and did ngk spark plugs and wires along with spraying down the throttle body cleaner and MAF sensor and still no luck, runs fine for 1 minute but kills itself after that 1 minute, no CEL at this time

[@marcprobin1659]

The time you must save for cleaning with that new machine!

[@davepax982]

I've been watching your channel for quite a while and have always loved just how fastidious you are with the cleaning schedule you have for all your work. However, I'm really surprised that you hadn't cleaned around the cam seal and around the top of the head under the rocker cover while you were doing this work. The last thing you want is external engine dirt and grime inside the engine and I did see what looked like a sandy oily residue on that inlet cam while that seal was going in.

[@toyotatundra0455]

Could you do a video on the best choice of hoses to replace the hard to find hoses in Toyota/Lexus? Is continental a good choice? Thank you.

[@rolandoquinones2435]

What happened to the video on the 2025 altima ? Wanted to show it to my friend but I can’t find it

[@charley95sheridan44]

It's on his Car Care Nut Reviews channel.

[@spankyham9607]

You should do the plugs after the timing belt so you are not fighting compression and the spring back effect it has

[@zacharyjaca4185]

At the 23 min mark, there seems to be some more insulation under the intake manifold. Perhaps the source of the first piece you found in the last video!

[@edwinstupka3645]

Get rich idea.... Someone makes a "hose" machine sold to shop owners. It's loaded with most used hose sizes and bends the and cuts them to desired lengths.!!!!

[@Andrew-ep4kw]

Another garage did a couple of videos on "most expensive car to maintain" and "least expensive" based on their repair records. Not surprisingly, Honda and Mazda were on the top 5 low repair cost video, but Toyota came in #6. The garage owner explained that a lot of expensive repairs they did on Toyotas were owners paying to get their 20 or 30-year-old vehicles repaired. Kia was on the low cost list, but only because many new cars came in and needed a warrantee-covered engine replacement, so the only garage cost as a diagnostic. Knowing, this, what brand would you buy?

[@josephk6136]

I'm about to do the same job and I thought I had everything, but I did not order whatever those caps are at the back of the cams / heads. What is that cap called? They are the ones he said to always replace close to the middle of the video.

[@aleuiscabralurena8261]

I have exactly the same car, and I also have another engine to prepare a project in a mini truck. I could see that you made a mistake in the gear of the camshaft. are reversed. You can see in the video that the left is on the right side. This is the only thing I could see that it is installed incorrectly. I also want to know what is the numbering of the tool that holds the Gears to apply the torque. thanks you so much

[@StuartGuyan]

How are your Milwaukee tools holding out i remember you bought new ones.

[@JohnSmith-zo1ic]

car nut, is the 4.6 v8 in a 2010 tundra a good engine?

[@jeffrobinson1184]

When’s your second oil change video on your new Tundra?…I’m waiting to see the results of what you find or found rather 😊

[@jimamizzi1]

AMD, how do you make sure all the blasting media is all out of the cam covers, that gets everywhere

[@jdub6797]

Why are you not torquing the valve cover bolts????

[@zaffo757]

It’s a German spec…güd-n-tite.

[@charley95sheridan44]

I'm sure he did off camera.

[@richardramon2175]

Also, do the bolts have grommets? And I am not sure you tightened the bolts in the correct order.

[@regmok]

Once I took one of those half moons of and it dropped straight into the timing belt cover space.

[@zaffo757]

Eeeeeeks!

[@hussienabukhalil2012]

Nice video Biggest like in the universal

[@jamesr.3460]

I have a 2019 Tacoma TRD Sport with 10,654 miles on the power train. All services to this point have been performed by the dealership. Recently my truck went into Limp Home Mode. I took it to the dealership. Cylinders 2 & 4 have low compression (below 100 psi). They bore scoped the cylinders and found scoring on the walls and excessive carbon build up. The dealership and Toyota claim I am at fault and the truck is out of warranty. I have had all the fluids changed with AMSOIL products every 3,000 miles. I also use B&G 44K at each oil change. Any advise?

[@henrikaspaukstys1331]

Can you make a video about fuel dilusion in dynamic force engine? Thank you

[@SouthsideKidd550]

I hope Tavarish is watching. He should be doing this same stuff on his Million Mile Lexus that he got from Matt Farah.

[@thelews4]

why do you turn the ratchet wrench to the OFF position when storing?

[@NotNowCato1254]

Just a bit of fun. The sort of thing techs tell a new apprentice 😉

[@thelews4]

@@NotNowCato1254 Ah. Well, I know you relieve tension on a torque wrench but thought maybe I'd missed something about ratchets in my 60+ years of using them!

[@NotNowCato1254]

@@thelews4 Have to admit it took me a few seconds to catch on 😂

[@usefulidiot12345]

Curious how much that box of parts cost @ 12:15

[@chestrockwell8328]

Certainly looked to me that the oil fill cap had plenty of residual grit from the vapor cleaning.

[@texan176]

Once these cars fell below $10K over 15 years ago, they were decimated. People operated them on Autozone parts and neglected them entirely until something broke to where the car could not be driven. The survivors are getting hard to find.

[@deanhargreaves6164]

I think this guy knows a thing or two about cars 😂

[@mazdaRX7fdrdgen]

31:20 do I see mice nest under intake?

[@HarveyBrutel]

YES!!🎉🎉🎉

[@stephenmulholland4868]

Actually there's a good reason to clean every part you lay your hands on because on reassembly your hands will stay clean

[@BlueSkiesDay]

When you have to buy aftermarket parts, who makes the highest quality parts?

[@CS-uo5iy]

With all your money you should professional grade cameras.😂