Pulling The Motor And Transmission Out Of The Tacoma!

Getting the motor and transmission out of the 04 Tacoma Double Cab to get it ready for the 5 speed trans and the TDI Diesel!
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[@brianmedley8192]

Somebody donate this man a lift for his shop. Nice work as always!

[@tu_alum5619]

Totally agree - would allow for better videos as well. Maybe a gofundme account?

[@CGGarage]

Much better to see it like this.. For the common man. Showing that YOU can do it at home.

[@mattcaser6581]

I was just going to post this. Somebody set up a go fund me for this young fella. I'll donate.

[@mattcaser6581]

@@CGGarage It "can" be done like this. I am an old man, did it that way for years. It wrecks your body. Get a two-post.

[@austinniemela]

Yes planning on getting a 2 post fairly soon, as long as funds allow!!

[@norsemandriver2387]

Time to do a 5 speed swap into that 4runner! That would be sick!

[@ruslangabitov5202]

Thank you for video. Don't have any Toyota, but your work is magic. Just wear protective glasses when you work under the car. It prevents your eyes from falling crap

[@paulmartin3340]

Good stuff! That's good to know about the wiring too. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming . Cheers from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺🦘🐨🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@C-J-Outdoors]

Really looking forward to this build, I had an 02 Taco, it wasn't big enough so I traded it in 2 weeks later for an 02 tundra extended cab SR5, 3 yrs later I traded that in for my 05 tundra Limited. which I still have. I love the first gen Tundra and Taco's. As always Austin, great job 👍👍👍

[@austinniemela]

Awesome!! Thank you!

[@stevewhyte8476]

i like tacos okay , but honestly more of a burrito guy !!

[@PauloLima-bm3eo]

You just make it look so easy mate I wish I could just do that myself lol 👍

[@allenhorne7032]

Coming along, always excited to see what you do to it everytime. Also, when are ya gonna finish up momma's 4-runner? Still needs a rear bumper and roof rack!

[@burnsphillip8477]

Bro I’m Australian 🇦🇺 and can’t get enough of your channel , Make a rock crawler next Your fabrication skills are second to none,, The rona Hit me hard and when I got back on my feet 🦶 I’m buy some merchandise you wicked azZ

[@itzmrfizz]

Oh baby im excited for this video, got my popcorn and a Pop. Lets get into it bro!

[@adamsytsma5112]

Such a please to watch you work! Was pumped when you said you’d be doing a diesel. Can’t pick a better motor

[@austinniemela]

Sweet man!! Thanks!

[@jcl1201]

Coming along nicely.. thanks for the video 👍

[@tonydize3944]

Man you make it look super easy 😬

[@the_secret_goldfish]

Dude!!!! I love this. I’m collecting all the parts for a 4x4 swap on My 99 PreRunner 🤟🏽

[@austinniemela]

Awesome man!!!

[@671967]

I just came in to take a break from stacking firewood. This is cool stuff. Thanks Austin! Cheers from Vermont!

[@nathankoroush7918]

I took a break from working on my 1986 Bullnose ford.

[@beavernut2079]

Just wanted to say hey because I lived in Brattleboro for a few months many years ago and snowboarded at Mount Snow. Beautiful state!

[@671967]

@@beavernut2079 Right on! I work and do business in Bratt! I live just outside of town. Glad you liked it.

[@beavernut2079]

@@671967 I really hope to make a drive there some day.

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

These videos are extremely entertaining and educational as well.

[@4flyingaries]

Dang that looked like a clean 3.4 motor 👀

[@kieronbrooks2898]

Bro it’s me again when this whole COVID stuff over please extend and invite for me to come give you a hand free of course lol The virus has been so bad for my family I need to get away lost my pops Thursday gone and it’s been really rough for me looking forward to seeing your videos keeps me grounded here in Trinidad I am a trained tech been doing this all my life in Trinidad hope we can chat a bit more keep up the good work and could someone please sponsor this guy a lift so it will be easier when I get there lol

[@toyotabay442]

love it how you make everything look so easy lol nice work man!

[@greengeeker1]

Make sure to stake the injector rocker shaft galley plugs in place. Seen that take out many a pd camshaft.

[@tonygSDWR]

Dude, you are cranking these videos out, lovin' it!

[@austinniemela]

Glad your enjoying it!! 👍👍

[@MakeFixUpgrade]

Brave man wrenching in a white t-shirt!

[@TheDesertRat31]

Maybe it's been addressed in a newer video, but what are your plans for that 3.4? Save it for another swap, sell, keep as a spare? I really like it's a real cable throttle. Maybe I'm just romanticizing, but I like how much simpler that double cab is. I almost bought an 04 back in 05 when I wrecked my 99 f150. Wish I did, I'm sure I'd still have it, but I do like the 4th gen 4Runner I have now. When I was in the army, my unit bought a fleet of 02's, maybe 01's to take to Afghanistan. They got modded with gun mounts and painted flat tan. Only problem was they were cramped when you had dudes with full battle rattle in them.

[@23chrisjames]

What a dream daily driver

[@boomskis4926]

This man drops new vids even when he’s on vacation. Gotta respect that work ethic and dedication. This truck is gonna be awesome!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man!

[@francismartinez7629]

Good job 👏🏻

[@zahidakbar2348]

I m from Pakistan ...you are doing great job I m really impressed brother ❤️

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!

[@grendelthewise1971]

My 2001 Tacoma is a standard. It has 257000 miles on it with the original clutch

[@KailapaHH]

Great content. Aloha from Big Island Hawaii

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!!

[@DaKirito808]

Jus finished my 4wd swap on my 4 dr prerunner turned out super smooth only issue I have is speedometer not working thought I had all my wires in the correct places on the new trans idk what's missing the speed sensor wire is connected but it's not reading speed gotta do more research on why it's not working but nice job on yours. What's your plans for that 3.4 you pulled out of the truck?

[@austinniemela]

Did you swap the harness?

[@DaKirito808]

@@austinniemela same harness and same plugs that was in there the harness was the same so just left it in

[@austinniemela]

@@DaKirito808 hmm that’s weird! It should work if the wiring is all untouched!

[@DaKirito808]

@@austinniemela yea it's got me scratching my head a bit lol I was thinking that the sensor was damaged or tampered with but installed a new one and the old one from the 2wd trans and still doesn't work might have to take it to a shop to see why it's not working but really dnt wanna spend the money for the shop just to take a look rather do it myself

[@rburias80]

I love to watch all ur vlogs super man Austin..u r such a genius guy

[@Muhosranov]

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[@CrisParada]

Love your work and content man! All Love From Texas 💪🏽

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!

[@xispaki]

that bent steering wheel though! :) great video Austin!

[@austinniemela]

Haha not sure how that happened!

[@maddgoatee9708]

State smog there must be lax, compared to Cali. Nice work and video.

[@WeekendWrenchTurner]

There is no more smog in WA as of 2020👍

[@MG-sg2ci]

@@WeekendWrenchTurner Wow that's crazy.

[@gregh7457]

@@MG-sg2ci modern cars have smog so well integrated/buried its too difficult or not worth the hassle to remove. Its not like the old days where you removed the smog pump and egr valve and threw them in the garbage

[@maddgoatee9708]

@@WeekendWrenchTurner Ya, I read that the other day too. Thought it was a typo. Lucky! Can't wait for next video.

[@erzhanargynov5697]

Professional!!!

[@austinbob7291]

I watch every video you post and I love them 😍 you do awesome work

[@austinniemela]

Thanks!

[@arnelcoligado8713]

Thanks for sharing this video sir austin God bless you

[@seanmasse4002]

Which flywheel/clutch did you use? Did you have to mess with the r150f throwout bearing?

[@andresarredondo1406]

Greetings from México pretty nice stuff in your channel...

[@johnpyle8027]

Is that a hoist/crane on your back wall? I have been wanting to put one in my shop to help pick up just about everything. I use a wheelchair and am getting older and need more gadgets to pick stuff up. If it is one, is it hooked to the wall or in the ground or both. I am going to get some 3/16 plate this week and will use my engine hoist, but would like to build a crane that moves in a pretty good arc. Truck is coming right along! I know it will slow doing the swap, but you've done it before so you'll get it!

[@austinniemela]

That’s a hoist the last dude set up, I need to redo it however!

[@MonkeyWithAWrench]

is it possible to re-route the upper radiator hose to the passenger side of the engine on the PD engines? I was able to on the ALH swap on my samurai (see my channel), but not sure on the PD motors.

[@TheNickademas1]

I couldn’t figure out what was off and it was you in shorts first video ever I think of you wearing shorts. Also I was like your 68th sub so I have seen all your videos could be wrong still though

[@philgriswold2133]

With your experience parting out motorcycles, you'll probably get back the cost of the Taco by selling the tranny, 3.4 and associated hardware. We all know that every single part of a Toyota pickup is wanted by someone, somewhere. Also, that tranny jack has been a game-changer for you.

[@austinniemela]

Yes I already sold the motor!! And the tranny jack has been great!

[@Crumbstarz]

my mans stole his own cat

[@CB-hr6zs]

Yeah bro was waiting for u to release a new video even if your on vacation

[@austinniemela]

Of course! No slacking off haha

[@CB-hr6zs]

@@austinniemela next time u are in Hawaii let me know would like to show you my Toyota collection and meet you

[@FlynDirty1]

Skid plate, 4Runner, paint

[@carbonizzer5031]

My BHW Cam in my passat has 330,000miles on the stock cam. The BHW that I'm putting into my 1994 toyota pickup has a forged cam. Cheaper than a colt cam but better than OEM.

[@austinniemela]

What brand of cam is the forged one?

[@carbonizzer5031]

Not sure, the shop I bought the car from put it in before I bought it.

[@carbonizzer5031]

@@austinniemela If you have a any questions about that kind of thing, the shop that did the one I have is European Machine over in CDA

[@jhoansebastianvergelmendoz5411]

Hello greetings from Colombia

[@abpsd73]

Older Rangers are similar in wiring to the Toyota.

[@julianpino7079]

when you were moving the truck into the shop i was like wtf running with no engine

[@rampagedingo]

Blue Steel - NDA

[@javier4764]

👏👏👏👏

[@boardpalmtrees1946]

What kind of jack do you reccomend, my truck is alittle tall(around 22 inches tall) and I can’t find a jack that has a long enough reach

[@stevethomas7463]

👍

[@fireyourrocketts]

Great video! is this the same procedure for a 2000 Tacoma, 5 speed tranny?

[@austinniemela]

Yes!

[@fireyourrocketts]

@@austinniemela but here you are cutting at the catalyst converter...I need to drop the transmission and engine but for overhaul, all goes back, do i need to cut the exhaust pipe?

[@fireyourrocketts]

@@austinniemela all this time finally got to mine...I decided to leave the transmission in the vehicle, pulled out the head, now got to the block, unbolted all transmission bolts, secured transmission with a belt and ratchet then attached hoist to block but once unbolted the engine mounts the block and transmission move together! I do not see anywhere a spot to pry the transmission and engine apart; how is this done? I dont want to remove the transmission as it is not needed and I cant see any spot on the bell housing that indicates a good point to pry out?

[@mrb1252]

How many miles on the motor?

[@DuanDao]

You can sell that cat for some good money these days

[@tiremanboozer]

Put the 3.4 in the Passat.

[@04gasc90calr]

Im sorry but where di you get the fobs for the 4runner please !!!

[@shawnkhan1653]

Austin give that motor n transmission for my 1997 hilux,,,i fron Trinidad..

[@pr4lviper]

Please !!!! In This build!!! keep the body of the truck original. looks better

[@IG8282-q9h]

Curious why you don't have a lift?

[@skookumbuilds3282]

I'm in sandpoint, doing a 3.4 swap samurai. Would you be willing to sell an ecm and some extra parts?

[@austinniemela]

Yeah I’d sell the ecu! I am using the harness. What else do you need? You can email me at [e-mail]

[@GMCAT4]

Is the new front diff the same gear ratio as the rear diff.

[@austinniemela]

It sure is!

[@beavernut2079]

Wish you didn’t have that 3.4 and ECU already sold.

[@austinniemela]

I do have the ecu still!

[@beavernut2079]

@@austinniemela I would like to get both at once just so I know there wouldn’t be any issues but thank you. I’m hoping to buy the green truck when it comes available. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@austinniemela]

@@beavernut2079 sounds good! When I get home from Hawaii I got to tidy up a couple things on it!

[@beavernut2079]

@@austinniemela Awesome thank you. Be careful out there I’ve heard a lot of people get hit by buses and other vehicles over there for some weird reason.

[@polarisoutdoors3105]

Did you sell the green tacoma ?

[@austinniemela]

No I haven’t sold it yet

[@oakleyjack7600]

👍🎩😎

[@mattcaser6581]

Maybe you could contact humblemechanic and do a collab ? He is a VW expert, and it would make a great video if you two could get together.

[@brandonsanchez1443]

Hey man by any chance are you selling that rear piece of the drive shaft I’m in desperate need of one

[@austinniemela]

Which piece and 4wd or 2wd?

[@brandonsanchez1443]

@@austinniemela 2wd and the rear 2nd part of the driveshaft with the double Cardan

[@enricopolazzo33]

Time to invest in a lift.

[@austinniemela]

Indeed

[@enricopolazzo33]

@@austinniemela wish I had one. And that shop space!

[@jimbote1968]

the cams are an inherently weak design with only 2/3 the lobe width of the older VE engines. So even running a good 5w40 they can hole lifters. Whatever you do, do not run the vw 505.1 spec oil. Makes the problem worse. I use rotella t6 5w40 or fuchs 5w40. BTW my 05 golf PD TDI has 414k miles with original cam still in good shape. Luck more than oil i guess as the P.O. ran whatever synthetic was on sale.

[@joeyramirez1660]

I'm intrested in the template please starting my project like yours 2004 going with 5 speed getting rid of auto trans need help please

[@ninooroyan8366]

U need assistant idol ?

[@ctech14367]

Are you selling the motor?

[@austinniemela]

It’s sold!

[@israelrodriguez6986]

Just hope ur not using any harbor freight jackstands, those things had a recall on them, they are dangerous. I got myself a pair from autozone, and the tooth different was major. Much more safety on the autozone ones. Please stay away from harbor freight jackstands guys, take care of yourselves!!!

[@10marcoplo]

Why do you think that a diesel VW engine is more reliable than a gasoline Toyota? Don't really understand...

[@austinniemela]

Not more reliable but I swap the TDI for the incredible power/ torque and fuel mileage. Can’t beat 400 ft lb of torque and 27 mpg on 35’s.

[@10marcoplo]

@@austinniemela sure, you have a point!

[@ulysse4296]

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[@ТодорМалчев-д5ь]

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[@tommcl8548]

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