This 6 part series walks through the very detailed procedure for diagnosing and replacing a cracked cylinder head and head gasket on a 1995 Toyota Tacoma with the 3.4 liter 5VZ-FE V6 engine.
This engine was widely used by Toyota from the mid 1990’s through 2004 in the Tacoma, Tundra, T-100, 4Runner, and Land Cruiser. Therefore, this repair procedure should be common to all of those vehicles with the same engine.
Due to the detail presented in this video series, it is also a good reference for doing other repairs such as changing the antifreeze/coolant, timing belt, valve cover gaskets, camshafts, alternator, spark plugs, spark plug wires, ignition coil packs, vacuum hoses, exhaust manifolds, belts, hoses, cooling fan, and various intake gaskets.
Part 1 – Diagnosis & Initial Disassembly
http://youtu.be/voLBRDZL9fE
Part 2 – Intermediate Disassembly
http://youtu.be/in4VdfnHdI0
Part 3 – Final Disassembly
http://youtu.be/yTsocmNdBpQ
Part 4 – Cylinder Head Removal, Inspection, & Replacement
http://youtu.be/nFYEoWTX0YU
Part 5 – Initial Reassembly
http://youtu.be/iQ7-wmjo6PE
Part 6 – Final Reassembly & Wrap-up
http://youtu.be/5ysgDyea1GU
Here is the tool review for the OTC Universal Pulley Holder that was used in this video series to tighten the camshaft pulley bolts and to install the service bolt in the exhaust camshafts.
http://youtu.be/j_TfAACwJac
Here is the my total cost breakdown…
Parts:
$325.00 rebuilt cylinder head
$138.00 gasket set
$25.00 cylinder head bolts
$23.00 valve shims
$10.00 fuel injector electrical connector
$16.00 antifreeze
$537.00 Parts Total
Tools:
$54.00 OTC universal pulley holder
$80.00 factory service manual
$7.00 oil can
$7.00 blow gun nozzle
$20.00 torque angle gauge (skip this and just make a mark on the bolt heads with a silver Sharpie)
$76.00 machinist’s steel straight edge
$34.00 valve adjusting tool
$278.00 Tools Total
$815.00 Grand Total
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With the right tools and some patience, it really is not a very difficult job.
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Hi me again, so I had all Cams and crankshaft TDC and was in the prosses to taking of the sprockets and the R cam got misaligned. So I spinned the cam independently so it can match the markings but they never aligned but eventually go it to stay. My concerned is did misaligned something or bend valves by moving the cam independently. Please help I haven't done this work before but Im trying to learn as I go and you have a ton experince on this thank you!
Amazing step-by step instruction yet not tedious. Thank you!!!
Can you remove both heads at same time on a 93 V6 3.0 motor by keeping the front timing cover an back crossover pipe on without removing the cam shafts?
I have to replace head gaskets
Bless you sir! Thank you for the painstakingly detailed steps and great video. You gave me the inspiration to fix my Tacoma.
Great video. You need to stop man. Videos like this are eliminating the backyard mechanic. Before you know it everyone will think they can be a certified mechanic. It's not profitable to become a mechanic anymore because of YouTube.
Now to part 3!
Great job
Thank you very much,
Removing the cam bolts trick worked for me. You are the man!
Looks like it will be easier to just take out the engine
This video is a true blessing and is going to save me a ton of time. I purchased a 2001 Tacoma with the 5VZFE engine and it had a suspected blown head gasket. Well, come to find out, it was a hole in the radiator. But the man I bought it from didn't know that, so he disassembled the entire engine and removed the head from the passenger side and didn't bother to bag and tag or mark any of the bolts, hoses or fittings. So this video is going to help me identify the correct bolts and where they go and the electrical connectors too. Just the small things you took the time to do, like taking the bolts out and holding them in front of the camera will go a long way for me in identifying parts and with putting this thing back together. Thanks for such an informative and well thought out video and taking the time to concentrate on all areas of the disassembly and reassembly. Well done sir…
You’re the best I’ve seen great detail, keep doing work on this vehicle this is one of the popular engines I own 2 of them, this really helps
This dudes a beast!
I cant seem to break the camshaft sprocket bolts loose. Been spraying PB blaster for several days now. Tried heating up bolts. Using cheater bar. Any Suggestions?
Do you need to have the piston on the exhaust stroke before you take off the cams and what not?
I’ve managed to get two exhaust manifold crossover bolts out but the third is killing me. Used penetrating oil, breaker, and every bit of me i can get on it. Anybody got any advice??? Short of towing it to a rack and lifting it up. Thanks in advance!!!
Great video. Used this to change knock sensor harness and intake gaskets on my truck last weekend. Quick question tho. Is that an actual sensor or just some type of ground at 19:35?
You are one of the most detailed mechanics I've seen on Youtube, very nice job.
I followed along and successfully changed out the knock sensors. I probably would not have attempted it without your excellent instructional video. No more codes thrown! Thank you!!
Did u use sharpies to make the color coding so u wouldn't forget whr hoses went. I'm wondering wht to use so I can do this myself as well, plz. Thank you.
I can't get one of the nuts off the stud that attaches the exhaust manifold to the crossover pipe. I have tried pb and vice grips, but nothing works. Any suggestions?
Going to be replacing the Exhaust manifolds on my 03 Tacoma w/ the 5vzfe.(Installing TRD headers) Would you suggest heating them up w/ a torch 1st? I already plan on soaking the bolts in Aerokroil or pB Blaster.
hoping you will a video to change the timing chain gasket for that model…thx for kindness
thx…do you have 1zz-fe corolla(2003-08)mine 2006 thx
You sir are awesome. I have an 04 Tacoma with the same engine. Minor differences but this still helps me a lot! Thank you
I have been doing auto repair for years and it has never occurred to me to use colored paint to mark my vacuum hose connection…. You learn something new everyday they say…. What kind of paint are u using