Cracked Timing Belt! Overheats! Failed Repair Attempts. Lexus Rx330 3.3l

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@johnmanchester6995 Жыл бұрын

I lived in the 3 level engine room of a coast guard ship for 2 years. When you dropped a bolt, you had to listen to the sound of metal on metal to figure out what level the bolt finally landed. This would normally happen while underway in rough seas. The more experienced mechanics could tell you exactly where it landed.

@jamesrobinson3796 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service! I am sure? That was NOT the most comfortable place to live😐

@jamesandrews1130 Жыл бұрын

Remember ship life well. Retired Canadian Coast Guard. Slept great last night in hurricane Earl. St. Philips Newfoundland.

@bakerloobadboy Жыл бұрын

I've worked on aircraft and can tell you that if you drop anything inside an aircraft the sound it makes is nothing in comparison to the noise the foreman makes until that part is found. And it will be found because a plane won't fly until it is

@johnmanchester6995 Жыл бұрын

@@bakerloobadboy The FOD walk.

@saltyhuckleberry Жыл бұрын

Coast guard huh expensive goverment swimming lessons lolz

@calyodelphi124 Жыл бұрын

"Switching to the HDR that I know you guys hate." Dude I love that you DO switch to the HDR to show details that are hard to miss in normal camera lighting. I like being able to actually see the fine details.

@haroldthegw Жыл бұрын

For real.

@edwardmyers1746 Жыл бұрын

I hate HDR, it takes control over my screen brightness and 9 times out of 10, it jacks the level way up wayyy to bright, even when ambient lightning is minimal. It will essentially almost set full brightness if I'm in a dark room and I can't knock it down. Very blinding.

@williameldridge9382 Жыл бұрын

This.....why would anyone hate it? It's literally a superior picture....

@JB-mn2gu Жыл бұрын

Maybe you guys need a tv upgrade . I have had HDR for years.

@edwardmyers1746 Жыл бұрын

@@JB-mn2gu I'm watching on my S22+ Phone and it does what I described above.

@oldschool1993 Жыл бұрын

Water pump tip- I just changed the water pump on my Challenger hemi- it has a bunch of bolts of varying lengths- hard to remember where each one goes, so- Lay new pump on the motor- and as you pull a bolt, put it in the corresponding hole of the new pump Once all the bolts are out and in the new pump, pull the old pump out and lay it somewhere and transfer the bolts from the new pump to the old. Now when you put the new pump in, you can just select the bolts from the old pump as you go-

@spaceflight1019 Жыл бұрын

The old B and RB engines were the best. They had a water pump manifold. The water pump itself bolted to the manifold with 4 bolts. Took less than an hour to change it. A and LA engines, not so nice.

@maxaddicks1743 Жыл бұрын

when i do water pumps i just take the box it comes in and undo it so its flat then take the water pump and outline it and just slice holes for where the bolts go and put them in as i take them out

@e.l.9589 Жыл бұрын

Is it a 392? My RAM 6.4 water pump seized right after the warranty.

@Cheepchipsable Жыл бұрын

Or get a piece of cardboard and stick the bolts in it in the correct order. Also, most bolts stick out be the same amount, swap the bolts till they all protrude about the same amount.

@oldschool1993 Жыл бұрын

@@e.l.9589 5.7- 52000 miles. Was OK, but I could hear a kind of bearing noise when I was idling in the drive through. I could feel some play in the pulley, so I changed the pump, belt and both idlers- now it's quiet.

@woodway11 Жыл бұрын

A critical check is to turn the engine over 3-4 times after belt is installed and see if all three marks (on pulleys and crank) still align correctly.

@ua7pyro591 Жыл бұрын

That's hilarious, he's truly an amateur

@djdrift71 Жыл бұрын

This gave me anxiety watching you do this. How the hell you remember how it all goes back together is impressive. Props due Ray. 😎👍🏼

@torchit007 Жыл бұрын

And he's not dropping bread crumbs on the floor when he leaves the car to go do some thing else...

@bigdogpete43 Жыл бұрын

He makes a video.

@bearbonesrepairllc9017 Жыл бұрын

Watching that gasket surface getting prepped was 110% spine-chilling/goosebump-inducing beauty.

@lantzlackeyjr2689 Жыл бұрын

My name is Lantz Lackey Jr I’m from Clinton NC. I have watched several of your video’s and I want to say you are very good at your profession. If you were at a shop near me you would be my mechanic!! Thank you for being so honest and truthful and dedicated to doing the job right the first time. The shop you are currently working for is very fortunate to have a person of your character working for them. Thanks for reminding me that there are still true and honest hard working mechanics out there you just have to find them.

@cmdrclassified Жыл бұрын

When I do these Toyota engines, I always buy the complete timing kit, which includes the belt, water pump, the idler pulley, and tensioner pulley, as well as a new belt tensioner. The idler pulley seems to take the most abuse in the system, and can make a Hell of a racket if you reuse the old one. Be sure to check for oil leaks at the camshaft seals when the cam gears are off, and replace if needed. I know, it's a pain, especially when the engine is transverse (Toyota has been using this same design of engine for decades now in the trucks/4-Runners). Make sure to replace the thermostat and rad cap also. Just take your time, and make sure your timing marks are all lined up. Once you have the belt installed and tensioner in place and active, manually turn the crankshaft two revolutions, then verify that the timing marks are still lined up before completing the final assembly (Do not go by the marks on the belt itself, go by the cam and crank gear marks) These engines are pretty reliable if they are taken care of. The cooling system being one of the most common points of failure, mainly due to neglect by the owner. Same as lack of regular oil changes. I've seen these engines with over 500,000 miles on them, and still going strong.

@williamgrover9723 Жыл бұрын

Coming from the VW TDI world same thing. If you tear it apart for the timing belt you replaced the water pump and tensioner as part of the service.

@rogerb709 Жыл бұрын

Aside from going cheap on parts replacement, the need for this repair was down to the previous mechanic saving 2 minutes by not cleaning off the old gasket residue.

@BassSniper209 Жыл бұрын

Damn it are you referring to the 4.0

@BassSniper209 Жыл бұрын

Or 3.4

@wallace3953 Жыл бұрын

Definitely needs 2 complete revolutions to cross check the marks. Exactly as you say....hope others are paying heed to your advice...!

@Dmenbiker Жыл бұрын

The owner really saved a lot of money having this job done twice... great video... love 'em...

@edwardmyers1746 Жыл бұрын

for sure, not to mention the cannon of unnecessary cooling system parts.

@johnfalco9528 Жыл бұрын

Ray, surprised you didn’t do a 720* hand turn on the crank as a safeguard on the timing belt install. After all a 720* hand turn is cheaper than a damaged motor.

@d.b.1008 Жыл бұрын

On Video you see disalignement on front bank cam? I am wondering, if engine runs smooth at the end..

@module79l28 Жыл бұрын

I was looking for this comment. I've watched CSW, a certified Toyota technician, doing this job and according to him that 720º turn after installing the belt is one of the MOST IMPORTANT things to do before putting all the covers and the mounts back on again. And yet, everyone in the comments seems to think Ray has done an excellent job...

@earlscheib7754 Жыл бұрын

@@module79l28 Taliban Toyota isn't the only decent Toyota mechanic.

@bigrogg100 Жыл бұрын

You only do that if your not confident in your ability to time the engine

@mrwill-ln2hx Жыл бұрын

I totally agree that rotating the engine 2 revs by hand to confirm timing marks takes only a few seconds and guarantees alignment

@brianshaheen1138 Жыл бұрын

Like a friggin surgeon. Great hands. I admit that I don't know crap about cars. But I appreciate watching a master at work at anything. RESPECT!!!!

@chipdayton1625 Жыл бұрын

That's crazy how much stuff has to be removed to get to the water pump. On my Studebaker, it's four bolts on the fan, and four bolts on the pump itself. 10 minute job!

@Bygre Жыл бұрын

WOW cool that you have a Studebaker. My dad had three, a '50, '52, and a '54. We kids loved the "suitcases" in the back.

@chipdayton1625 Жыл бұрын

@@Bygre I have two presently. I just sold two others, a '61 wagon and a '63 Cruiser. I have a '50 Commander and a '57 Packard wagon with is really a Studebaker in Packard clothing.

@Flakmagnet1701 Жыл бұрын

Putting bolts back into brackets where they lived so you know what goes where.... the most useful trick my dear old daddy ever taught me. It's the best way. Especially if its gonna be a while before you put stuff back together

@onejohn2.26 Жыл бұрын

Baggies and a marker works too

@DepletedWisdom Жыл бұрын

So does recording it with a camera, as in this case.

@MurCurieux Жыл бұрын

Daddy knows best.

@dannys9074 Жыл бұрын

It’s common sense. It isn’t a “trick”

@InCountry6970 Жыл бұрын

Super job as usual Ray, but how you keep the order of disassembly, reassembly in your head has me amazed and impressed. 👍

@rowdyyates3801 Жыл бұрын

you noticed he made a video, right?

@samuellong5278 Жыл бұрын

It's not hard, for beginners take a pic for reference especially if part is behind lots of parts needing to disassemble extra areas for space, it's like a puzzle. Really easy once you do a few repairs. FYI bakerone.

@charlesmardanes7028 Жыл бұрын

The layers of onion that have to be peeled back still has me in awe. I think global warming has affected the gravitational field in Sarasota!

@fhuber7507 Жыл бұрын

Place the parts in the order they came off...

@armandhammer9617 Жыл бұрын

After years of experience it's second nature

@apoc341 Жыл бұрын

There’s so many bits and pieces to take off to work on that engine. What a nightmare.

@Aaron-or6ov Жыл бұрын

They do not make it easy at all. But there are worst. I worked 25 years for Toyota and you see a lot lol.

@kevinr8459 Жыл бұрын

This is why you don't buy FWD anything

@stoutbolt8876 Жыл бұрын

@@kevinr8459 doesn't matter if it is a transverse or longitudinal, most times the transverse engines in FWD cars are easier to change timing belt than longitudinal mounted engines such as audi where the whole front of the car needs to be removed.

@williambarrett1914 Жыл бұрын

This video show WHY your mechanics want to encourage you to replace water pump and idler pulleys when your replacing a timing belt. Outstanding video Ray! Good job.

@billbillinger2491 Жыл бұрын

... replace the timing belt when replacing the water pump...since it has a replacement interval.

@Pointlesschan Жыл бұрын

And vice versa

@owensomers8572 Жыл бұрын

Not that I will ever change a timing belt again, but mad respect to you for using the binder clips to hold the belt on the camshaft pulleys, I wish I had seen that earlier in life.

@garybrugone433 Жыл бұрын

The best thing about the Videos that you make,are the parts that you have to take something off that you put in the wrong place or had to turn something around. Just shows the I'm human side of mechanical work. Have a great day Rainman. Definitely a fan !!! Oh...and the Do do do's....lol

@keithjohnson4318 Жыл бұрын

How you even remember where the pieces are to put these back together is beyond me. Great respect for you technicians out there.

@phillipsharpe6459 Жыл бұрын

What a hell of a job just to change a water pump, well done that man, respect from the uk 😁👍

@blackandbluedress8500 Жыл бұрын

They’re actually not to bad to do. I just did one a little Chevy Aveo (idk what they’re called in the uk) and the water pump was the timing belt tensioner. You had to turn the pump to tighten the belt. Weirdest shit I’ve ever seen but it worked

@phillipsharpe6459 Жыл бұрын

@@blackandbluedress8500 my wife has a fiat 500 , took my mate 35 minutes to change the timing belt and water pump, start to finish, not alot to take off them , 😁👍

@Ueberdoziz Жыл бұрын

@@blackandbluedress8500 i remember driving a vw polo from the late 80's or early 90's with a 1.3 litre 4 cyl engine, and on that engine you had to turn the waterpump to tighten the timing belt aswell

@jimlangley840 Жыл бұрын

I would like to say that I am a proud member of the Rainman Ray Coffee Club, the very first video I watch every morning. Thank you for your great content.

@dannymiller6245 Жыл бұрын

Ray, when you finished scraping the water pump gasket I said to myself out loud “brake clean time.” And sure enough, it was indeed break clean time. I’m getting too good at this. Also great video, I’ve been here since

@pitchforkpeasant6219 Жыл бұрын

Mechanic i know loves that brake clean💩. Smell of it makes my entire body want to throw up. He probably uses the same amount as ray. I use it far less. Thinking about it makes me want to hurl. Off to bathroom. 🤮

@christapark5616 Жыл бұрын

I know nothing about cars or engines or repairs. I don't even know how I got to your channel, but these videos are somehow very entertaining to me and now I watch all of your videos. Thanks for being entertaining and reinforcing the fact that not all mechanics are out to deceive.

@jackpalczynski7884 Жыл бұрын

I bet the previous repair, the mechanic pulled everything apart and then consulted with the owner who said "No way. This is a Lexus. They never need major repairs like a timing belt or water pump" so the mechanic put it back together and said "have a nice day".

@AnalogWolf 4 ай бұрын

If so that owner is an idiot. The pump, belt and belt components should be changed every 90K miles. I'm on my third set on my 3.0L ES300 with 185K miles.

@edcain9492 3 ай бұрын

& For a 3.3 V6,Looks to be a Design Issue,In that the water pump is so Small for a good size 3.3 V6

@jamram9924 Жыл бұрын

Aisin makes excellent timing belt kits for many Toyota, Lexus and Honda models. I’ve used them for years on variety of these engines. All of their parts are Made in Japan. Great posting Ray

@madman671000 Жыл бұрын

It always astounds me the engineers think parts never fail and you have to disassemble half an engine to get to a failed component.

@MrSamPhoenix Жыл бұрын

Most of the engineers are paid to make the vehicle run well for about 5 years. Often times, they’ll tell management of a gross failure point in the design… management from 99% of companies don’t care about anyone but themselves. So they tell them it’ll take too much time & money to fix the design before the vehicle is released.

@wayneessar7489 Жыл бұрын

It has 175000 miles on it.

@richardfabacher3705 Жыл бұрын

I was just thinking that Toyota/Lexus could save 7¢ per car if they welded-in the water pump instead of wasting all that money on drilling and tapping for all those SO EXPENSIVE fasteners.

@randybeard6040 Жыл бұрын

@@richardfabacher3705 --How could you ever replace pump if welded in with no fasteners...

@dotar9586 Жыл бұрын

@@randybeard6040 Whoosh! 🤣

@sc5015 Жыл бұрын

Right angle impacts have the best thing to come along in years.

@johnpinkston6505 Жыл бұрын

How the heck do you remember what goes where when you are putting it back together, amazing

@frankvucolo6249 Жыл бұрын

There should never be a work order to “inspect” water pump on that car. By the time you buy the labor to “inspect,” you might as well replace, regardless of the inspection results. Especially at 177k and a faulty cooling system. Just my humble opinion. Excellent video - serious skills represented!

@deanwoodward8026 Жыл бұрын

As a rule of thumb, I won't do a timing belt w/o doing the wate rpump, because the extra work is minimal and the parts are cheap. As a rule of thumb, I won't do a water pump w/o doing the timing belt, because there is no extra labor (OK, maybe 5 minutes to swap out the idlers if you go that far) and the parts are cheap.

@TheChipmunk2008 Жыл бұрын

@@deanwoodward8026 Indeed, often they're packaged as a kit (sorry if preaching to the choir). My van is meant to go in for the , but it's a transit connect with a 2.0 TDCi unit, the working space is so tiny, i expect the labour cost will be enormous.

@caymanchristopher7014 Жыл бұрын

Morning Ray! Thanks for posting content even on the weekend!

@andyrbush Жыл бұрын

Love watching these because I'm not having to do it myself, all the pleasure and none of the pain.

@andyrbush Жыл бұрын

@@felixgato4392 My dad was a WWII REME mechanic, he taught me how to fix cars. I can do pretty much anything that Ray does. I maintain my own vehicles. I have done several complete nut and bolt car restorations. I have a degree in mechanical engineering, I am a European and UK chartered Engineer. I had a career in maintenance and reliability in the oil industry. I can fix offshore oil platforms, and any type of onshore oil and gas plant. So Gato know that you are talking complete nonsense. Perhaps try thinking before saying things that you have zero idea about.

@stevewhite3424 Жыл бұрын

@@felixgato4392 Oh brother...

@yhird Жыл бұрын

Great work Ray. Thanks for sharing.

@JamesDvorak Жыл бұрын

Even with the all gravity trying to impede you, you make it look easy, Ray.

@davidokeefe1966 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ray David from Australia been watching your videos now for some time you do a great job, i wish i could say the same for those who work on my car here .

@waynevale5335 Жыл бұрын

So agree took my car to a mechanic in Sydney and there's been several things not done properly I've either fixed myself or took back for a fix so frustrating sometimes

@clbcl5 Жыл бұрын

Can you understand him with the weird accent?

@clbcl5 Жыл бұрын

@Simr Khera Ray is far enough south to not have much of an accent. ozzies? You me Aussies?

@edwardberwind8544 Жыл бұрын

That spring clip to hold the belt in place is a great idea.

@trekOCLVone Жыл бұрын

This has to be one of the insane water pump replacements. So many brackets and other misc items to get to the pump.

@topcat5777 Жыл бұрын

YIKES! GADZOOKS! and OMG! I can't believe what has be to done to access the water pump in order to replace it...that's absolutely insane. Engineers are the reason why expletives were constructed. Excellent repair work and video!

@drayke8886 Жыл бұрын

or maybe this car wasn't made for 3,3l engine? And then they somehow menage to fit it leaving room for work without dropping the engine?

@TheRandomDave Жыл бұрын

The most impressive thing to me is that Milwaukee right angle impact removing the cam pulley bolts! I've done this job, and I could not break those bolts loose for the life of me. I used a cam holding tool and 1/2 inch breaker bar with extension pipe. I just gave up on trying to replace the seals behind those cam pulleys and just did the water pump, belt, etc. Impressive tool to say the least. Also, my Kobalt 1/2 inch impact with a harmonic balancer socket made short work of that notorious lower bolt.

@larryclair2195 10 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for putting this on.

@benninger123 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your videos , u say it how it is and I think it's awesome that you don't just fix things half assed but u fix brand new, and u don't try and rip people off , which on camera would be hard to do , but I believe off camera your a honest guy. Great job

@keithhilton1564 Жыл бұрын

Love the work you do Ray , like you say if somebody been there before why not do the job right.

@vaughna8702 Жыл бұрын

I’m impressed with your work ethics. My 21 year old Kia is getting ready to go through the same process hopefully this week. Just had it towed tonight. I’m using a new garage that comes highly recommended. Hoping they do as good a job as you did. This was the first video I have watched of you. You just showed up! Lol

@DanielGallowayR Жыл бұрын

We need to get Ray a sponsorship by one of the brake cleaner companies. No video feels complete until I see the brake clean come out.

@JBreeze4598 Жыл бұрын

Fun Vid, Thanks for the share.

@meatrobot Жыл бұрын

Nice work. I'm dreading doing this job on my gf's Solara. I may just send it to a dealer. 👍🏼

@kenore4003 Жыл бұрын

I've got a Solara also with the 3.3. Really like the car but feel the same way. Had to do this same thing on daughters Kia and it was over 1100 bucks. Good thing is granddaughter is hot on a Certified Mech. and he will do my car work. Yes I do pay him for his time and I provide the tools and space to work. This works because at least I have half of the expenses in hand already.

@Neo-tn1mc Жыл бұрын

Yupp, stick to your day job. Mechanics need work too

@aussiebloke609 Жыл бұрын

Remember when the water pump bolted directly to the front of the engine, with only the fan and its belt in the way? The more things change, the more they get convoluted - but not noticeably better. 😋

@soupermancampbell8668 Жыл бұрын

First ride was a 76 Nova. I miss that car

@ttiwkram Жыл бұрын

@@soupermancampbell8668 First was a '62 Fairlane 500 Sport Coupe. Second was a '72 Corvette. Both were fun.

@petergarofolo9385 Жыл бұрын

CSW uses the same trick with the clips on the belt to hold it in place. Great video Ray 👍 👍

@wallace3953 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You really know what U r doing!!!! Great work!!!

@Vondoodle Жыл бұрын

OMG - so much work for a drip !! Good job Ray

@HughShower Жыл бұрын

Drip? That’s not a nice thing to call Ray! 😂

@Neo-tn1mc Жыл бұрын

Timing belt badly Needed !

@johngoogle7626 Жыл бұрын

I really like watching your videos, and you're super patient! Do you provide the vehicle owners with a link to their videos??

@glentyan2505 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the previous mechanic will watch this video. 🙂

@Dstromb232 Жыл бұрын

Very smart using the clips!! Great Job!!

@Chris-yy7qc Жыл бұрын

Can we take a moment and appreciate the pristine condition of the interior at almost 180k miles?

@user-tb7rn1il3q Жыл бұрын

@@1337krypto It’s because of quality. A German interior would be falling apart at 80k miles.

@Chris-yy7qc Жыл бұрын

@@1337krypto Thats not just cleaning. Its been taken care of since it was brand new.

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Жыл бұрын

@@user-tb7rn1il3q my German Car is at 70k and spotless inside. First one I've had. Previously Vauxhall.

@twatmunro Жыл бұрын

There's a twenty year old Lexus lives in my street. Lives outdoors on a driveway. Looks like it was built last year.

@frankk1358 Жыл бұрын

before i sold it last year, my 1995 Nissan maxima gle had a near prestine interior seats were great except my drivers seat which was still intact some cracking but no rips. plastic trim and upholstery was hand cleaned by me, original head unit which still had a functioning cassette player and CD player and working Bose speakers, leather seats were lightly hand scrubbed when i bought it from my dad in 2014 who got it from carmax in 2012. I got many compliments for its clean interior. power seat still worked too, odometer stopped putting on miles so not sure of true miles but sold it back to Carmax for $3k which is what we paid for when it had 50k miles.

@tda2806 Жыл бұрын

On my VAG engine the cambelt has a recommended 5 year life span. When I had the belt replaced I got the cambelt driven water pump replaced at the same time, the pump cost very little compared to the labour cost if it was done on it's own.

@Lovesausage269 Жыл бұрын

VAG engine made me laugh because I’m immature

@debunkthejunk1 Жыл бұрын

@@Lovesausage269 I love my VAG. Once you go VAG you won't want anything else.

@eddiebeaty8150 Жыл бұрын

Always a good idea. Even if the pump itself is a bit on the expensive side, so much labor time saved.

@tda2806 Жыл бұрын

@@Lovesausage269 I don't know where you are in the world, but I decided to use Volkswagen Audi Group to avoid explaining I had a Skoda and the associated humour 😂

@dogbounty6399 Жыл бұрын

@@Lovesausage269 engine probably smells like fish?

@kaafromoz Жыл бұрын

TY Ray, always fantastic to spend almost an hour with you doing your magic. Wow could not believe the state of that cover it looked like Wolverine had tried to remove it in the past. Well done and looking forward to part 2 of this repair, loved the "if it doesn't go there it does now" quote, sounded scarily like a engineer there for a split second I guess that is how the Toyota guys sounded when they put this engine together first time. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗

@HE-pu3nt 3 ай бұрын

Why is it that so many professional mechanics don't seem to understand the phrase "torque wrench" or "torque settings". Thank you for the time you put into these videos Ray. Your humour and wit brighten our days, and we get educated at the same time. To all the haters out there, remember, if you couldn't repeat your comment to your Mother then keep it to your God Damn selves. 💙💙Thank You💙💙

@williamjones7821 10 күн бұрын

Years ago, I broke the STEEL spark plug off in my IRON engine (2.5 GM "iron duke"). I couldn't believe how stupid I was. That day, I got smart and started using a torque wrench. And be sensible with spark plugs.

@timwilson2939 Жыл бұрын

That's the way I like it too. KC and the Sunshine Band would be proud. Anyway, great video as usual. I have learned a lot from you. In addition to becoming a better mechanic, I'm comforted by the fact that a pro like you drops things in the engine bay too. It seems like I spend as much time fishing for sockets, bolts, etc., as I do actually working on the car. Gotta go. Gravity.....

@DavisRacing38R Жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie I’ve done water pumps on these engines a few times, it’s possibly without removing back timing cover, you just need to remove the studs on the water pump. It’s a bit of a game of loosening the back timing belt cover to where you can slightly gain enough clearance to pivot the pump in and out. Without damage to the back cover of course. Great job.

@KingSobieski Жыл бұрын

I just take some whizzer wheels and whack the crap out of the cover and smack it back together in like 10mins.

@hansgroenewegen6910 Жыл бұрын

Very good video! Thank you Ray.

@Hold-my-beer Жыл бұрын

I was doing the oil pan gasket on my wife’s van this morning and instead of cursing every time I dropped a bolt I caught myself saying gravity lol. You’ve been a good influence on me lmao.

@paysongeorge7080 Жыл бұрын

Awesome as always! I did a similar job on my Subaru Outback about six years ago. Crank seal, cam seal, water pump, belts. Drove it two weeks and the cam seal failed.. ARGH.. Do it again. I love my 72 Monte Carlo Ss 454. A bit easier to service!! Can't afford gas at 9/mpg. BTW. I received a refund on the seal! Lol

@richsweeney1115 Жыл бұрын

yea , those Subarus are famous for the cam seals leaking

@noceursan Жыл бұрын

One video I would love if you could make is an "What services should you do, and at what interval, to keep your car in best condition possible"?

@Alex-ls2fw Жыл бұрын

every car is different, bit difficult to say what needs to be done for every car

@nunya2445 Жыл бұрын

Open the book in the glove box. It's different for every vehicle.

@noceursan Жыл бұрын

@@nunya2445 True, but some car manufacturers might give bare necessity and not best practice. But understandable it can be hard to give general rule that covers all cars to make them last as long as possible. But could be that do as owners manual says is the way to go, just wondered if there is some things you should do to ensure extra long and healthy life for car.

@spaceflight1019 Жыл бұрын

Here are the basics, from the old days: Check oil and coolant levels at every fuel stop. While this may not be necessary for your daily commute, it's a good idea when you're traveling, like on vacation. Check your tire pressure at least once a month. When the temperature starts getting colder everyone's tire pressure alarm goes off. This becomes critical when the temperature turns frigid, as the combination of low temperature, low tire pressure, and a pothole can result in a blown tire and a broken wheel. Don't forget the spare, as it has a pressure sensor too. Many shops offer a Multipoint Inspection from time to time. If you're not a car geek I recommend having this done in April and October.

@catslivesmatter1268 Жыл бұрын

Nissan owners require that you lift the radiator cap and change the rest of what's under it every few weeks 😂

@dougkelley1266 Жыл бұрын

I love how you make everything look easy

@KurtisBarnes Жыл бұрын

I used small clamps to hold the belt on the pulley timing marks helped me immensely, learned in a video just like this, thanks for the upload! you give us poor DIY'ers lots of help. It's a fun job on these Toyota v6's.

@markraday8071 Жыл бұрын

Good Sunday morning Ray thanks for the great video. I have always been intimidated by twin camshaft belt replacement. The last one I did was years ago. Back then battery powered tools were not around much, they definitely make things go a lot quicker! I liked that trick with the clips you used to hold the timing belt on the camshafts outstanding tip. Great job that seemed to go smoothly. Have a great day and safe and American strong 🇺🇸👍💪

@JPievilainen Жыл бұрын

Which is more motivating to do daily as a master mechanic. A) fixing warranty issues and doing basic maintenance on new/newer cars or b) working on all possible issues that come with dealing older and less maintained cars?

@ToddAdams1234 Жыл бұрын

Techs make more money with option B. Warranty does not pay much unfortunately.

@mohsentc Жыл бұрын

Thanks, best video i have seen to repair a car.

@deanowens5539 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ray. Great video again. You don’t disappoint. Look forward every morning. Amazing how you can remember where everything goes. Can’t wait for you to work on my car this week.

@mikewestendorf3025 Жыл бұрын

Just curious, why did you not change the thermostat while you were there since you are also going to replace the radiator? Great video.

@XxorangeslicesxX Жыл бұрын

Multiple 10mm sockets? What is this witchcraft!

@gmw1964z Жыл бұрын

I have a new level of respect for your skills!

@stoker261 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Leonarco333 Жыл бұрын

I had a van where someone did it cheaper. The water pump was leaking so they put it back in with Plumbing caulk instead of a gasket and put in a new timing belt reusing all the idlers and the cracked and clapped out tensioner so it jumped timing. Luckily it was a non-interference engine.

@richsweeney1115 Жыл бұрын

what kind of van? and I hope it wasn't a friend who did it.

@TAKIZAWAYAMASHITA Жыл бұрын

bet it never leaked though LOL

@Leonarco333 Жыл бұрын

@@richsweeney1115 it was an odyssey and no. It was a shop.

@Leonarco333 Жыл бұрын

@@TAKIZAWAYAMASHITA it didn’t leak. It also didn’t run when the timing belt jumped 4 teeth.

@richsweeney1115 Жыл бұрын

@@Leonarco333 I hope you made them give you your money back. I've always hears Honda v6s are interference motors

@brad9529 Жыл бұрын

It's awesome how Toyota make it so easy to replace the water pump, it really couldn't be simpler.

@richsweeney1115 Жыл бұрын

on old Toyotas, you can do the timing belt and water pump in a few hours

@ninjatuna317 Жыл бұрын

Was that said with heavy sarcasm?

@kjisnot Жыл бұрын

I was thinking it looked like $300 in parts and $1000 in labor. I thought I heard Highlanders (should be about the same as the RX) needed to drop the whole transaxle to do the timing/water pump service. Maybe this is somewhat of a shortcut method.

@blackandbluedress8500 Жыл бұрын

@@kjisnot I’ve never ever dropped a transaxle for a timing belt on one of these. Can literally do these in a couple hours. They’re not too bad

@ferrumignis Жыл бұрын

Try changing the timing belt on a Mk2 MR2 turbo or a Fiat Coupe 20VT, makes this look very straightforward. Manufacturers procedure for the Fiat involves engine removal, though it can be done in situ but there is barely any room between the timing end of the engine and the inner fender.

@doorguru168888 Жыл бұрын

55:36 The upper tension adjustment bolt needs to be tightened more (?)

@EristiCat Жыл бұрын

I agree. Ray tightened the lower one that can’t slip but never fully tightened the upper one which can slip in the slot.

@Cdub541 Жыл бұрын

He got it tighter than your wife

@chriswhitelaw3126 Жыл бұрын

Engineers -v- techs again! “Let’s design an engine that we have to almost completely disassemble to change a water pump! We’ll get to the state soon where doing timing belts and head gasket will be worthwhile doing at the same time!….who knows, we might even have to strip it down to the clutch/torque converter soon!

@chriswhitelaw3126 Жыл бұрын

Removal of water pump. 1) remove rear seats. 2) remove front seats and dashboard. 3) remove road wheels and drivetrain…….

@debunkthejunk1 Жыл бұрын

lol, I'd love to see a car designed by mechanics. It would be 10 feet wide and 20 feet long , have a million extra parts, weigh 7 tons and cost 150K but once every 5 years you could push a button on the dash and the spark plugs would fall out.

@wb6anp Жыл бұрын

Have you seen a water pump change on the Ford ecoboost yet? It is timing chain driven behind the timing cover, A friend was quoted $2000 to change the water pump. If it starts leaking the water goes into the oil pan.

@elithepitbulldog2209 Жыл бұрын

@@wb6anp my neighbor bought a new Tundra. At 700 miles one of the turbo chargers blew. They had to remove the truck body off the chassis to replace. It was in the shop for a month. At 1500 miles the other turbo blew. Rinse, repeat. And the turbo V6 is only engine available

@jameskennedy673 Жыл бұрын

My thoughts are engineers are Idiots, especially vehicle engineers

@matthewholzinger1042 Жыл бұрын

I saw a good hint somewhere. Use two paper binding clips to hold the belt on the two cams.

@namvet68 Жыл бұрын

Great work Ray. Really enjoy all ur videos . Always a great job when u have the right tools & equipment & the knowledge to do it. Keep up the great work .

@jameskennedy673 Жыл бұрын

Another great educational video. This episode is staring bolts & nuts gravitating toward the floor. Ray you don’t have butter fingers, lube/coolant coated fingers🙂🙂. Now that the belt is put on correctly makes Ray happy. Ray don’t you wish that the engineers had to replace the water pump after the vehicle is completely assembled before leaving the factory?

@johnstokes2246 Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@torchit007 Жыл бұрын

Wow....how had did that get started? "Let's get Butterfingers on this one"... Jeeze Louise!

@onejohn2.26 Жыл бұрын

Who in their right minds, designs an engine, that you have to take half the engine apart for a water pump? Brain damage......

@skynet1.044 Жыл бұрын

I ask myself that whenever I have to work on my Mini Cooper, that’s engineers for you! lol

@onejohn2.26 Жыл бұрын

@@skynet1.044 My grandfather used to say, that there is too much college --the longer you go to school, the stupider you become.

@TheMarcQ Жыл бұрын

@@onejohn2.26 your grandaddy isn't too smart either then. The executives and managers are to blame for setting goals that restrict engineers in such a way they have little time and no options to design everything perfectly. The first thing on a chopping block is serviceability when money is on the table.

@onejohn2.26 Жыл бұрын

@@TheMarcQ Actually, he was very smart and had common sense, which most people today don't have. Especially the posters that make ignorant remarks, like you.

@spaceflight1019 Жыл бұрын

Cars are designed to be leased, not owned. The odds of having to do any major maintenance within the lease terms (typically 12,000 miles per year, 36 month period) are minimal.

@bigsquatchsasfoot1964 Жыл бұрын

Clever stuff there Ray it amazes me how you fix this stuff so easily great job 👍

@andyellis307 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video Ray thanks for showing the full process without fast forwarding like most people do so you don't get the full story of how hard the job really is which the customer doesn't see till they get the bill

@garyplewa9277 8 ай бұрын

That butchered up metal cover shows that there are people who shouldn't be allowed to have tools and work on cars. In another Rx300 timing belt video, a pry bar was used to bend the cover out of the way to remove and install the pump. Really? I'm glad to see this process done correctly, because even though I have the official Lexus shop manual, it is vague and sends you to pages all over the book for the illustrations pertaining to the step being described. This video is exactly what I needed to see before changing the water pump and belt on my Rx330. Thanks for making it.

@Carp4125 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Your knowledge and expertise is so appreciated. Whoever worked on that car before you should be watching this video also.

@durvalrebelo2624 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done 👍

@rons9197 8 ай бұрын

I have a hard time remembering you working for the man. You were born to lead Rainman! Rock On! I have a 2000 Toy Avalon they I paid for a new timing belt, idler bearings, tensioner, cam seals, crank seal, water pump, new ps, alt belts, new thermostat, and antifreeze. 5000 miles later timing belt is making a racket. They only way I found to get it to quit is a cold start up and when I spray water on the belt! Should I worry?

@ha1010rd Жыл бұрын

My favorite mechanic, you do exceptional work

@VidelicetMoi Жыл бұрын

Love these longer Bolder and Beautiful, more detailed videos of your work. Keeps me from watching the morning soaps. The Days of my Life have been fulfilled. 👍

@chevypreps6417 Жыл бұрын

You guys earn your money. Knowledge is key to being a good mechanic.

@Psichlo1 Жыл бұрын

Perfect example about what we talk about constantly in the comment section, bad mechanics making all mechanics looks bad. Damaging cover, taking apart timing and not replacing the belt, crappy water pump installation which leads to replacement. The bad part is that, in most cases, the person doesn't know they got screwed untill it's to late and they're out the money. Two fold out because they paid for work that wasn't worth a crap and then out again to fix what should've been done right the first time but wasn't. Nicely done Ray.

@dave631bnetzero Жыл бұрын

I can't believe how difficult it is to get to the water pump. Old cars are easy, new cars, pain in the butt.

@andyellis307 Жыл бұрын

I've learnt in over 30 years of own car maintenance and very lucky to have a mechanic mate to help me if I got stuck up on something there is no short cut to car maintenance

@willissmith1117 Жыл бұрын

Loved the KC and the Sunshine band reference.

@manuellazarte5637 2 ай бұрын

Awesome Job ,Pro work skills

@danielclawson2099 Жыл бұрын

Big thumbs up for bolts in holes; I use the same trick myself. And thanks for the demonstration. I'm considering getting myself a Lexus FWD vehicle.

@drjukebox 7 күн бұрын

What would drive me nuts would be the pressure to put up even more content to keep the channel going. Even when I am badly in need of a vacation. Preferreably offline. You have a way with words. Good wordsmith. Could do very well in some other line of work.

@mysurlytrucker7510 Жыл бұрын

Very well done 👏.

@wadleycadet6174 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a detail video. I just completed my job and I watch your video at least 5 times. Thanks to people like you that make our jobs easier.🎉

@kennethgrimes5494 Жыл бұрын

That is why I used little clips on my cam pulleys to hold my belt in place,but I'm definitely not as experienced as you are at wrenching actually it was my first timing belt replacement but though you I had great success,thank you Rain man for all you do.