We continue working on our 600,000 Mile Lexus LS430 on road to the pursuit of perfection that birthed it!
If you’ve missed the first parts of this series, find it in the link below
PART 1 https://youtu.be/CwGheKtGT8I
PART 2 https://youtu.be/KkeXCAgd7S4
PART 3 https://youtu.be/4YTpeTSA3Sg
PART 4 https://youtu.be/fijX1VN-ImM
PART 5 https://youtu.be/kyu3OzXgZhA
In this video we somewhat start a mini series within a series on fixing all the oil leaks that this car has starting with the valve cover gaskets.
First we talk about our first road trip we took in the car. Then we jump right into the valve cover gaskets where we find plenty of surprises. Some good and some not so good but overall the engine is looking better and better!
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0:00 Intro
0:33 First Trip Details
6:19 Preparation
9:04 Connector Repair
15:25 Valve Cover Removal
25:25 First Look Inside the Engine
26:23 Valve Cover Prep
39:00 Valve Cover Installation
48:58 A Thorough look inside the engine
1:00:06 I missed something on inspection
1:00:48 Future Plans and Updates
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Great video. Original owner of a 2006 Solara, 3.3L. 92K miles TEXAS car. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Isn't the half moon there as part of the machining process for when the head is built?
When you are done driving my Rolls Royce I and sure would like it back. What an awesome vehicle. Perfection to the top level. That connector must have been fixed in a high school shop class. The coil holes I think should be covered with a rag, tape, etc., to stop some of the small parts falling in. A great informative video that was definitely worth watching to fill my brain with more of your professional repair work and explaining why. Thanks!!!
Hi wondering if you can help, does a 2018 prius suffer from oil burning issue ?
What is the best website to order OEM Toyota parts to have delivered to my house?
The orifices in which the half moons sit allow space for the spindle when machining the camshaft bearings. Cheers from Germany!
Sir can you help remedy my noisy valve lifters on my 2013 Honda City with 215k km
I beleieve the half moons are just covering the hole used during the machining of the camshaft bores! Can you give us an update on the GSF?
If resistance is good on coil, should I still replace them?
I'm convinced that this channel has preserved my low mileage tC's longevity. Love the 2AR videos. I would LOVE to see some more in depth information about the manual transmissions that pair with them. I've read about input shaft bearing issues. These rumors scare me.
Anyway, I also agreed with the idea of getting another used transmission. BUT, what if you put it in and IT has problems? I do doubt that will be the case, but just incase, what will be the course of action then?
You are the Bob Ross of the Toyota/Lexus world.
Another great and very imformative vid. Thanks for all your hard work and time to teach us all about what we don't know.
For half a million bucks, can you get an option without the ugly airbag stickers on the sun visors?
Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing
Hi Ahmed, I’m still holding on to my 2002 Camry you look at last year, gotten several things done to it and it’s still running. It has ta P101 code solenoid B. I too like the big sedan feel and that’s why I want to keep it. I see you took a chance of buying a car from the auction like me. Now I don’t feel so bad.
When I did my ‘05 Highlander gaskets (V-6), I first used Felpro, blue color. I distinctly remember doing the job twice. Once to find out the felpro leaked. And the second time with OEM. The blue felpro tube gaskets did not fit quite right.
I live in wisconsin and was down by you when you were up here,
Your Gas was $4.99 WHEN I was visiting,
Why didn't you wait until you got in Kenosha off of exit 340
It was $3.71 at the Kwik trip???
Lol
This project is going better and better with every new video. It put smile on my face very often. Thank you.