This spark plug change was done on a 2001 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4 Cylinder. Tools needed: 3/8″ socket wrench with 6″ extension 5/8″ spark plug socket Anti-Seize…
This spark plug change was done on a 2001 Toyota Tacoma 2.7L 4 Cylinder. Tools needed: 3/8″ socket wrench with 6″ extension 5/8″ spark plug socket Anti-Seize…
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hi there, i have an Automatic 98 Toyota 4Runner 2.7Lt is the same procedure? Any kind of difference?
And because original plugs lasted so long.. Went back with Toyota plugs. Only $19 after tax… It all went text book!! Thank you, again!!
Dude!! Preciate u man! Got an 03 Tacoma with 120,000 on original plugs! U saved me $20 on a Haynes manual! Awesome!
Thanks for the info. Did it today following your vid step by step
Thanks for video. Swapped em out today on 2002 4 cyl 2.4L. Just bought truck this week. 1st time I did a plug swap myself.
i did my ’03 4cyl (2RZ-FE) 2.4L in about 25min.
also, after too many heat cycles the material gets beat down. i’d put new shoes and plugs in that sucker.
40min bid on how to change spark plugs?
Very good video, looking to do this om my 06′ tacoma sr5 pre-runner 2.7L
Hey…. I don’t know what motivates people to make videos like this, but I sure appreciate it…. I do most of the basic stuff on my cars, but my dad taught me to hate working on cars as a kid, so when I open the hood and see things like the air intake removal… I cry like a little bitch. ha ha…. It is absolutely no problem at all…. THANKS!
what a great how to video i about shit when i saw them plugs, them engines must burn so clean its not funny that plug is such a clean burn! makes me want a yota so bad
Thanks for putting this together. It helped me feel much more confident changing the plugs on my 2004 Tacoma for the first time. It is running smoother already.
no chain only…only 3.4L with timing belt and late 4.0 back to chain…
– get away from 1GR-FE 4.0 because this engine CAN NOT bore when rebuilt! anything wrong you have to replace the ENGINE!! 3.4L or this 2.7L is great engines!
How long to take you to finish 4 spark plugs normaly in that 4 cylinders easy to reach compare to 5VZ-FE 3.4L! ?
@NRP1991 The 4cyl engines have timing chains.
do these engines have a timing belt?
Changed plugs this morning with one minor hitch, the rubber insert in my 5/8″ spark plug socket stuck to the 3rd plug after I tightened it. I didn’t realize it was stuck on there until I tried to pull out the 4th plug and it wouldn’t lift out. I noticed when I tried to put the coil pack back on the 3rd plug it didn’t seem to want to seat properly, but after twisting & pushing a little I got it to go on. So I bought a new spark plug socket, pulled #3 back out & pulled #4. All is good! Thank you!
There are approximately 85K miles on our Tacoma. At 221K you could probably use a spark plug change haha. These trucks have a large front brake bias, as do most trucks. Just like the spark plug change, it never hurts to change any parts that you may feel need changing. Also I’m not sure which state your getting inspected in and am not totally sure how stringent their tolerances are. They may need replacing but be within the “tolerated” spec of the inspection. Thanks
DukHunter, How many miles were on your truck when you changed the plugs? I’m still running on the original plugs with 221,000 miles. Also, I’ve never changed the rear brakes, but they always pass state inspection. Do you suppose they are not getting hydraulic pressure when I step on the brake?
Thanks for checking out the video, let me know if you have any questions.
I do desk job so I paid the price for my truck’s misfires… this video helps me get a better understanding of at least where to start. Thanks for your help. Aloha from Hawaii.
thanks for the video..
i wait video change valve cover gasket toyota
thanks.
Ya that should work. You could always check it again after a few days to make sure it hasn’t loosened up.
i has devcon weldit. u think i could use that?
I would use JB Weld to reattach the broken section. If the inside of the box is exposed, make sure that the JB weld is completely cured before running the engine. You don’t want to get gunk through your Mass airflow/Engine. Hope this helps and you can get it figured out.
so i didn’t take the nut of under the air box but try to pull it up and i broke the plastic underneath it.. can i use glue to glue it?? (the other plastic are still intact) please reply..thank
No problem! Glad it helped. Let me know how it goes or if you’ve got questions.
Thanks for the video. Excellent quality. You saved me $130. I was about to take it to the shop for new plugs but after watching your video, I have the confidence to try it myself. You should do more. One of the better DIY videos I have seen.