2JZ Head Gasket, Timing Belt, Full Re-Seal // DETAILED TEARDOWN & REASSEMBLY
This video is made as a detailed guideline to show you how to remove the engine, replace the head gasket, timing belt, and perform a complete re-seal on a 2JZ engine, then re-install the engine.
I hope it was helpful!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Preparing For Engine Removal: 2:42
Pulling Engine Out: 16:50
Pressure Washing Engine: 19:28
Teardown: 20:59
Clean-up (Prep for head gasket): 49:15
Re-Assembly Start: 51:29
Head Install: 1:00:38
Timing Belt Install: 1:19:8
Rear Main Seal: 1:39:36
Installing Engine In Car: 1:47:09
First Start: 1:55:44
Outro: 1:57:29
Parts used in this video:
- Head Gasket Kit (FEL-PRO HS26297PT): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2001,gs300,3.0l+l6,1373835,engine,cylinder+head+gasket+set,5416
- Head Bolts (FEL-PRO ES72213): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2001,gs300,3.0l+l6,1373835,engine,cylinder+head+bolt,5308
- Timing Belt & Water Pump Kit: (AISIN TKT031): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2001,gs300,3.0l+l6,1373835,engine,timing+belt%2C+water+pump+&+component+kit,16088
- Thermostat (AISIN THT011): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2001,gs300,3.0l+l6,1373835,cooling+system,thermostat,2200
Other materials used in this video:
- Brake Parts Cleaner: https://amzn.to/2U1ZuE4
- Oil Resistant RTV: https://amzn.to/3pc7fG7
- Engine Oil: https://amzn.to/32nuGCu
- Oil Filter: https://amzn.to/38ff2wJ
- Coolant: https://amzn.to/354IBir
Tools used for this repair:
- 3 Ton Low Profile Jack: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-service-jack-with-rapid-pump-61282.html
- 3 Ton Craftsman Jack Stands: https://amzn.to/3imG0DK
- Engine Hoist: https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-61858.html
- Engine Stand: https://www.harborfreight.com/merchandising-promotions/hot-buys/1000-lb-capacity-engine-stand-69886.html
- Basic Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/3aykpGg
- ½ inch 6 Pt. Deep Impact Socket Set: https://www.harborfreight.com/13-pc-12-in-drive-metric-impact-deep-socket-set-69279.html
- ½ inch 6 Pt. Impact Socket Set: https://www.harborfreight.com/13-pc-12-in-drive-metric-impact-socket-set-67902.html
- ½ Inch Swivel Sockets: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-metric-impact-swivel-socket-set-7-pc-67911.html
- ½ Inch Drive Impact Extension Set: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-pc-12-in-drive-impact-socket-extension-set-67972.html½ Inch Breaker Bar: https://amzn.to/3477Nov
- ½”, 3/8”, ¼” Wobble Extensions: https://amzn.to/2E7U06e
- ½”Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3g3mFqb
- ½ inch Ratchet: https://amzn.to/3kQobiZ
- 3/8” Ratchet: https://amzn.to/2JBt4yg
- 3/8” Deep 6-Point Sockets: https://www.harborfreight.com/10-pc-38-in-drive-metric-high-visibility-deep-socket-67867.html
- 3/8” Shallow 12-Point Metric/SAE Sockets: https://www.harborfreight.com/21-pc-38-in-drive-sae-metric-high-visibility-socket-set-61954.html
- 3/8” Torque Wrench: https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-61276.html
- ¼ Inch Socket Set: https://amzn.to/2U0tikz
- ½ Inch Bauer Impact Gun: https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-hypermax-lithium-12-in-impact-wrench-tool-only-63629.html
- 20V 3Ah Bauer Battery: https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-hypermax-lithium-30-ah-high-capacity-battery-63631.html
- 21 Gal. Oiled Air Compressor: https://www.harborfreight.com/21-gal-25-hp-125-psi-cast-iron-vertical-air-compressor-61454.html
- ½” Pneumatic impact Gun: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-aluminum-air-impact-wrench-62627.html
- Allen Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/31TtuFC
- Vice Grips: https://amzn.to/2U0sDQ7
- Spark Plug Socket: https://amzn.to/2FBllhX
- Basic Screw Driver Set: https://amzn.to/3gd9TWp
- Wire Brush Set: https://amzn.to/3p6mjVF
- Pry Bar Set: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-heavy-duty-pry-bar-set-1654.html
- Head Bolt Tool (12mm Triple Square / Bi-Hexagonal Socket): https://shop.snapon.com/product/Triple-Square-Long%2C-mm%2C-Chrome-(1%2F2%22)/1-2%22-Drive-Metric-12-mm-Long-Triple-Square-Bit-Socket-Driver/STSM12LE
- Razor Blades: https://amzn.to/3eCrwiX
Other Related Videos:
- Lexus GS300 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-CJZXfrURuN3FGgY33aseYierkB4pGek
Please note that I am not a professional mechanic, nor am I saying that you must do exactly what I say in this video. Perform these repairs at your own risk! I will not be responsible for any actions you do, nor any damage you cause. Safety first ;)
I hope it was helpful!
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Preparing For Engine Removal: 2:42
Pulling Engine Out: 16:50
Pressure Washing Engine: 19:28
Teardown: 20:59
Clean-up (Prep for head gasket): 49:15
Re-Assembly Start: 51:29
Head Install: 1:00:38
Timing Belt Install: 1:19:8
Rear Main Seal: 1:39:36
Installing Engine In Car: 1:47:09
First Start: 1:55:44
Outro: 1:57:29
Parts used in this video:
- Head Gasket Kit (FEL-PRO HS26297PT): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2001,gs300,3.0l+l6,1373835,engine,cylinder+head+gasket+set,5416
- Head Bolts (FEL-PRO ES72213): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2001,gs300,3.0l+l6,1373835,engine,cylinder+head+bolt,5308
- Timing Belt & Water Pump Kit: (AISIN TKT031): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2001,gs300,3.0l+l6,1373835,engine,timing+belt%2C+water+pump+&+component+kit,16088
- Thermostat (AISIN THT011): https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/lexus,2001,gs300,3.0l+l6,1373835,cooling+system,thermostat,2200
Other materials used in this video:
- Brake Parts Cleaner: https://amzn.to/2U1ZuE4
- Oil Resistant RTV: https://amzn.to/3pc7fG7
- Engine Oil: https://amzn.to/32nuGCu
- Oil Filter: https://amzn.to/38ff2wJ
- Coolant: https://amzn.to/354IBir
Tools used for this repair:
- 3 Ton Low Profile Jack: https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ton-low-profile-steel-heavy-duty-service-jack-with-rapid-pump-61282.html
- 3 Ton Craftsman Jack Stands: https://amzn.to/3imG0DK
- Engine Hoist: https://www.harborfreight.com/1-ton-capacity-foldable-shop-crane-61858.html
- Engine Stand: https://www.harborfreight.com/merchandising-promotions/hot-buys/1000-lb-capacity-engine-stand-69886.html
- Basic Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/3aykpGg
- ½ inch 6 Pt. Deep Impact Socket Set: https://www.harborfreight.com/13-pc-12-in-drive-metric-impact-deep-socket-set-69279.html
- ½ inch 6 Pt. Impact Socket Set: https://www.harborfreight.com/13-pc-12-in-drive-metric-impact-socket-set-67902.html
- ½ Inch Swivel Sockets: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-metric-impact-swivel-socket-set-7-pc-67911.html
- ½ Inch Drive Impact Extension Set: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-pc-12-in-drive-impact-socket-extension-set-67972.html½ Inch Breaker Bar: https://amzn.to/3477Nov
- ½”, 3/8”, ¼” Wobble Extensions: https://amzn.to/2E7U06e
- ½”Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3g3mFqb
- ½ inch Ratchet: https://amzn.to/3kQobiZ
- 3/8” Ratchet: https://amzn.to/2JBt4yg
- 3/8” Deep 6-Point Sockets: https://www.harborfreight.com/10-pc-38-in-drive-metric-high-visibility-deep-socket-67867.html
- 3/8” Shallow 12-Point Metric/SAE Sockets: https://www.harborfreight.com/21-pc-38-in-drive-sae-metric-high-visibility-socket-set-61954.html
- 3/8” Torque Wrench: https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-click-type-torque-wrench-61276.html
- ¼ Inch Socket Set: https://amzn.to/2U0tikz
- ½ Inch Bauer Impact Gun: https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-hypermax-lithium-12-in-impact-wrench-tool-only-63629.html
- 20V 3Ah Bauer Battery: https://www.harborfreight.com/20v-hypermax-lithium-30-ah-high-capacity-battery-63631.html
- 21 Gal. Oiled Air Compressor: https://www.harborfreight.com/21-gal-25-hp-125-psi-cast-iron-vertical-air-compressor-61454.html
- ½” Pneumatic impact Gun: https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-aluminum-air-impact-wrench-62627.html
- Allen Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/31TtuFC
- Vice Grips: https://amzn.to/2U0sDQ7
- Spark Plug Socket: https://amzn.to/2FBllhX
- Basic Screw Driver Set: https://amzn.to/3gd9TWp
- Wire Brush Set: https://amzn.to/3p6mjVF
- Pry Bar Set: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-heavy-duty-pry-bar-set-1654.html
- Head Bolt Tool (12mm Triple Square / Bi-Hexagonal Socket): https://shop.snapon.com/product/Triple-Square-Long%2C-mm%2C-Chrome-(1%2F2%22)/1-2%22-Drive-Metric-12-mm-Long-Triple-Square-Bit-Socket-Driver/STSM12LE
- Razor Blades: https://amzn.to/3eCrwiX
Other Related Videos:
- Lexus GS300 Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-CJZXfrURuN3FGgY33aseYierkB4pGek
Please note that I am not a professional mechanic, nor am I saying that you must do exactly what I say in this video. Perform these repairs at your own risk! I will not be responsible for any actions you do, nor any damage you cause. Safety first ;)