Toyota Tundra 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 Spark Plug Replacement

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In this video, we show you how to replace the spark plugs on your 2nd Generation Tundra with the 4.7L V8 2UZ-FE engine. It's become apparent that there's more versions of the 2UZ-FE engine than I was aware of. I knew of the big difference between the Non-VVTi models and the VVTi models, but now I found another variation. On my brother's 2007 2nd Generation 2wd Tundra, his 2UZ engine has VVTi, but instead of having the secondary air injection switching valves under the intake manifold like I've seen on my buddy Thanh's GX470 with the 2UZ engine, the air switching valves are bolted to the valve covers.
I did some further research on this 2UZ-FE engine that has the secondary air switching valves bolted to the valve covers, and what I found is this setup was only for 2nd Generations Tundras from 2007-2009. As far as I know, no other Toyota or Lexus models that came with the 2UZ-FE engine, and also had the secondary air injection system, had the air switching valves bolted to the top of the valve covers. All the other models have the air switching valves in the valley between the heads under the intake manifold.
*TORQUE VALUES*
*Spark Plugs - 13 ft-lbs or 156 in-lbs
*Coil Pack Bolts - 66 in-lbs
*Secondary Air Injection Switching Valve Nuts - 12 ft-lbs or 144 in-lbs
*Secondary Air Injection Pipe Nuts - 7 ft-lbs or 84 in-lbs
*Coolant Pipe Bolts - 13 ft-lbs or 156 in-lbs
*Wheel Lug Nuts - 85 ft-lbs
*PARTS*
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*Secondary Air Injection Pipe Gasket (Between pipe and valve) (Need 2) #17377-50010
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*Secondary Air Injection Pipe Gasket (Between pipe and exhaust manifold) #17376-50010
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[@samh6761]

The engine bay looks immaculate. Okay I'm jealous. Props to Jim for keeping that truck so clean.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

My brother didn't do a thing to get the engine looking like that. He recently purchased it from a dealership, so I imagine they detailed the engine compartment. But anyways, thanks for commenting.

[@nknasi]

What I would LOVE to see on this channel is a video doing the cam seals on the VVTi 2UZ. The cam seals on the non-VVTi are easy in comparison, one bolt each and the cam gears come off. Not so on the 05-06 due to the more complicated cam gears.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I considered it when doing the timing belt job on my buddy Thanh's GX470, but when I saw how much was involved, I passed because it was going to add a ton of time to an already big job. I'm assuming we will do it one day. It's inevitable.

[@joerichardcycles69]

As a pro, I enjoy watching your videos. Detailed videos. I'm inspired to start making my own. Cheers from San Antonio Texas!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Joe, if you do it, just know the money really isn't there for the time investment involved. The only way Sean and I have survived doing it for almost 8 years is because our primary motivator is the desire to help people. The money we make is secondary. If we were doing it for the money, we would have quit a long time ago.

[@joerichardcycles69]

@@TimmyTheToolman I love this! Not for the money . . I make that actually turning wrenches and serving my community . . It's awesome finding out ways of doing things and showing people how to do it . Sometimes there's a few ways of doing the job right . . sometimes there isn't . . Thanx again for an awesome channel . .

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@joerichardcycles69 Yep, sharing information to help people is a good feeling. It's hard work, but worth it.

[@marvinshorty4611]

What's not straightforward about this engine is replacing the starter motor. Great video Tim. Have a good weekend.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Marvin. We have a 2-part video series for replacing the starter on the 2UZ-FE engine models with the secondary air injection system. It's a pain in the butt, but it does depend on what model you're working on. Tundras have a lot of engine compartment space compared to others like the Lexus GX470 we did the starter replacement on. The extra space makes it easier. kzbin.info/www/bejne/monTfGiPfJxgd5osi=n47_GFJSZj6woSPF

[@MS-hd8yq]

Doubt I'll ever need this personally, but always enjoy your videos and knowledge. Keeping the bags in order was especially helpful.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It's great to know you enjoy our videos. Thanks for the comment.

[@joerichardcycles69]

I hired a helper that used bags to organize and remember . . in 25 years I've never done that. You can teach an old dog new tricks . . . I add the bags to the invoice as supplies . . lol JK!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@joerichardcycles69 Being organized is super important to me. I hate guessing where things go. I'm glad you learned a useful tip from us. Happy Wrenching!

[@carlturlington4847]

I can replace all eight plugs on my 05 Tundra without removing anything. I'm surprised at the different layout. If I have air pump problems I might do the bypass. Very nice job again.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Carl, I did some more research this morning at my local Toyota dealer and it appears this setup for the 2UZ engine was only for the 2nd Gen Tundras from 2007-2009. Thanks for the compliment.

[@sandovalpaul]

Hey buddy the tundra V8 4.7 was only for 2005-06 but rolled over to the newer body style tundra for 07 ..great video

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Hey Paul, I don't mind people pointing out when I'm wrong, but from my research, the 4.7L V8 2UZ-FE engine was available in the Toyota Tundra from 1999-2009. So Bro, if you can show me something that proves you're right and I'm wrong, send it my way. Here's something I found from a simple Google search. www.drifted.com/2uzfe/#:~:text=These%20are%20the%20cars%20that,Land%20Cruiser%20(1998%2D2011) From the link above, this is what models came with the 2UZ-FE engine: Lexus GX 470 (2002-2009) Lexus LX 470 (1998-2007) Toyota Land Cruiser (1998-2011) Toyota 4Runner (2002-2009) Toyota Tundra (1999-2009) Toyota Sequoia (2000-2009) So, the 2007-2009 2nd Gen Tundras came available with the 2UZ-FE engine. I'm far from perfect and I make mistakes, but I also do plenty of research for the videos I make. The fact that my brother's 2007 2nd Gen Tundra has the 2UZ-FE engine proves you're wrong, and no, it didn't get an engine swap.

[@biff1tannen]

Love this Daihatsu mechanic show a lot🤣🤣🤣 no...i realy love this Toyota mechanic show. I learn to wrench all my old Toyotas my self , thanks to you guys😊👍🇧🇻

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It's great to know you're learning from our channel. Thanks for the comment.

[@MrCalifornia1234]

Interesting. My 2000 tundra all the spark plugs are easy to access and it’s a quick job.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

From my research, this model of the 2UZ engine was only used on 2007-2009 2nd Gen Tundras. No other model with the 2UZ engine had the switching valves bolted to the valve covers.

[@richardsauer599]

Another great video! Always nice to help out your brother! Happy Holidays!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks Richard. Happy Holidays back at you.

[@abdallah2139]

Hello, I am a fan and have been following your channel for 3 months and I find it useful and entertaining. I have an lx470 and I benefit a lot from you. I wish you success from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks! It's nice to know we have some Toyota Brothers in Saudi Arabia. Good luck with your LX470.

[@aldomassa7473]

Always great content and brotherly love, Merry Christmas Tim and Sean.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Thanks! Merry Christmas to you as well.

[@TXAG81]

Wouldn’t this be a great opportunity to clean the carbon deposits from the throttle body? A little spray TB cleaner and a shop towel would only take an extra few minutes. Nice job Timmy! Well done.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yeah, it would have been an opportunity to clean the throttle body. The air tube comes off fast and easy, so it wasn't that big of a missed opportunity. Thanks for the comment.

[@TXAG81]

@@TimmyTheToolman I thought of this only because I just cleaned the TB on both of my 3URFE engines. It is a very quick job indeed.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@TXAG81 I'm going to perform an engine oil change and trans fluid exchange on his truck, so maybe I'll clean the throttle body then for him.

[@KendrasEdge757]

KIND of similar to a 1GR-FE, albeit without having to remove the wheels and two cylinders less lol but can definitely see the Toyota history in all of these engines. Quite interesting. Good stuff brother.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yeah, definitely a lot of similarities between engine models. Thanks for the comment!

[@Glocktard]

I just did the plugs on my 2007 Sequoia’s 4.7L a few months ago and it was quite easy because that air pump system is under the intake manifold. Also you can wipe those zip lock bags with rubbing alcohol to remove the sharpie pen and reuse those bags over and over.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yeah, I just discovered this version of the 2UZ engine was only came on the 2007-2009 Tundras. Thanks for the alcohol tip for the bags. I do use them multiple times as you could tell from all the writing on them from different jobs.

[@jameslawlor1404]

I have the exact same truck including color, most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned. I replaced The valve cover gaskets as well during this procedure, thought may as well with 140,000 miles

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I imagine I'll replace the valve cover gaskets on my brother's engine at some point. Thanks for the comment.

[@TheDesertRat31]

Spark plugs (rear bank) on the 2GR-FE is pretty involved as well.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

What models was that engine used for?

[@TheDesertRat31]

@TimmyTheToolman highlander, probably camry, Sienna, I think. The 2GR is the transverse version of the 1GR for front wheel drives. Many of the vehicles that use it need to have the wiper cowl and wipers removed, as well as the intake plenum to have room to get at the plugs on the rear bank. However, after I did it the first time, it's not as bad as it first seemed. As you know, being organized with the parts is important.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@TheDesertRat31 Gotcha. Thanks for the info. Yep, being organized is the key to limit frustration and guessing.

[@waynewallace2061]

I just replaced my sparkplug on my 2002 tundra 4x4 v8. I didn't disconnect the battery or the coils, or the airbox. It required a little maneuvering but nothing special. I was done in a hour while taking my time.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I'm guessing you didn't have to contend with the secondary air injection valves like I did, because if you did, you wouldn't have completed the job in an hour.

[@user-jy1gq1wt8p]

Thanks for all of these great videos. Love the channel. I have a noise that I can't diagnose and wonder if you have heard it before. On a 97 tacoma V6 I here a noise that I can best describe as static that comes from the dash while the truck is moving. The noise became louder recently after driving down a terrible washboard road for nearly 30 miles. Any tips are appreciated. Thanks again for all that you do.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

It is hard to diagnose noises over the internet. I'm not familiar with what you're describing.

[@efil4kizum]

@user-jy1gq1wt8p .... i have a '97 Tacoma with MT and the 5VZFE (341k miles) so I may have (or had) a similar noise. (I've had a few too many odd noises in the recent years) but will need more conditional deets from you to compare notes and get it nailed down! such as mileage? transmission MT? or AT? are you in a cold climate area? @user-jy1gq1wt8p ... i once had a 60 mile washboard taco run out on the open range in the sandHills, then a noise developed on the broken roads of Amarillo Texas and then came Michigan, where odd noises popped up but then soon left as quickly as I got the heck out of Michigan lmao

[@user-jy1gq1wt8p]

Thanks for chiming in. My truck has 202 miles. It’s an AT. The noise is worse when it is cold. After a while it seems to dampen.

[@user-jy1gq1wt8p]

@@efil4kizum Thanks for chiming in. My truck has 202 miles. It’s an AT. The noise is worse when it is cold. After a while it seems to dampen.

[@efil4kizum]

@@user-jy1gq1wt8p do you notice the speedometer needle fluctuating at all? even just a little bit, especially at highway cruising speeds 55 to 70 mph?

[@hokie9910]

Iridium plugs on these engines will go 150k easily before needing to change. I own 3 vehicles with these engines and they are truly unbelievable. Around 250-300k I would go ahead and replace all 8 coil packs with new Denso units from RockAuto.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

You would replace coil packs as preventative maintenance? I'm of the opinion, you only replace them if they fail.

[@efil4kizum]

Jimmy! the Toolman!

[@efil4kizum]

i reckon this task would cost more than 1000$ at your 300$/hr Yota dealer service shops in CA

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@efil4kizum Yeah, I bet it would bill for at least 2 hours of labor. There's never a shortage of customers at that service department. People line up to pay that rate every day. I'm just glad Sean and I are helping people avoid these ridiculous labor rates.

[@shaunmedina9278]

Not all parts are created equal for this engine. I recently replaced a damper pully in my 03 4runner and after comparing it to the original pully the white timing marking is of 5 degrees.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Did you buy an OEM part or aftermarket?

[@shaunmedina9278]

@@TimmyTheToolman It was an aftermarket part. I'm sure that was the problem. It had me stumped for a minute though

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@shaunmedina9278 Yep, aftermarket has it hazards at times.

[@efil4kizum]

what is a damper pully?

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@efil4kizum Harmonic Balancer (aka Crankshaft Pulley). It helps balance the crankshaft and has rubber inside to dampen vibrations.

[@ferretapocalypse]

Holy mother. I’ll just pay someone.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@ferretapocalypse That's always an option. If you do pay a shop, I'd be curious to know what they charged you.

[@user-ue9sz5rj9w]

👍🏻

[@GarrettHMTB]

Hey Timmy, I saw on your story on Instagram the other day you had a picture of the KPOFFROAD ocotgon and cam tab kit with the RC greaseable LCA bolts on a truck. Are you making a video about that putting them on your 4Runner? I am interested, I currently want to get just the octagons and bolts but wondering if it's really worth it to get the greaseable bolts. Thanks!

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yep, we are editing the footage currently. To answer your question about the greaseable bolts, hard to say at this time since we have no runtime on them.. but in theory, these should work out great to get grease to where it needs to be without having to remove you’re entire control arm…. The video will focus on the installation of a set of Solo Motorsports lower control arms. - Sean

[@GarrettHMTB]

@@TimmyTheToolman ahh I see I remember seeing the solo motorsports arm on there too. Sweet, thanks. I’ll be looking forward to that video. Yeah I was quite interested with the grease able bolts but they are quite expensive just for bolts lol. 270 bucks there for the octagons and greaseable bolts.. yikes. When I thought about it though I kinda questioned how they would even work. From my understanding it would only grease the shank part of the bolt and the inner shave sleeve it self of the bushing which the bolts sits in. If I’m not wrong isn’t the LCA bolt going to be stationary when tightened down? The LCA bushings rotates around the bolt sleeve not the bolt. The bolt clamps down the sleeve as well because of the pinching force on both sides. So unless I’m incorrect the greaseable bolts would be kind of pointless other than to grease the stationary LCA bolt to prevent rust from forming lol.

[@GarrettHMTB]

@@TimmyTheToolman even with the greaseable bolts it’s not getting to the ID of the bushing, only greasing the ID of the bolt sleeve and the OD of the bolt. Also for context I’m talking about poly bushings. Like a white line LCA bushing which I bought. I guess it depends on what design bushings you buy? Unless all of the poly bushings are the same design for our LCA . Not sure if I’m over thinking this or I’m incorrectly interpreting how the whiteline bushings work

[@user-ue9sz5rj9w]

4.5 simplicity

[@RotoRCol]

no anti-seize needed on plugs as some people use

[@TimmyTheToolman]

Yep, I've never used anti-seize on spark plug threads.

[@user-ue9sz5rj9w]

Coil No. 1, same as 8, numbering is of no use at all

[@TimmyTheToolman]

I know that, and I said it makes no difference. I just wanted to keep them in their same position and put a label on them. In the future, if he gets a misfire, the coil packs will already be labeled so I can swap coil pack positions as part of my diagnosing procedure to see if the misfire follows the coil pack. So, numbering them does have potential value in the future. You need to think outside the box a little.

[@user-ue9sz5rj9w]

@@TimmyTheToolman I am not good at the English language, and I have a lot of experience, but there are no people who are strict about the need. I used the translator in this incident. I hope my words are clear to you. Continue.

[@TimmyTheToolman]

@@user-ue9sz5rj9w What you wrote was clear enough.

[@JoeReese-kh1jc]

Jimmy the tool bro...

[@TimmyTheToolman]

That's by Bro.