IG @nick.nakai In todays video I walk you through the steps for a valve cover gasket replacement on a 1uzfe Lexus LS400 valve cover replacement. #ls400 #vipls400 #lexus #ls400build #1uzfe #slammedls400 #valvecovergasket #clublexus
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@romelldustinphillipsmartin5065 Жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video bro! Helped me with my 95 LS400; not only my valve cover gaskets but a few other projects as well. Keep the content coming!
@danpowers55322 жыл бұрын
Keep great content coming, I have a theory that most of your viewers are actually some sort of mechanic. I don't need perfect camera angles I'm happy if camera is rolling then u talk over it later
@zues20132 жыл бұрын
You’re 💯 right I’m a heavy diesel mechanic Went through school watching all of his vids. Helped a lot.
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
You are right thanks man ill keep that in consideration.
@marvinkidd69632 жыл бұрын
@@LetsDriftMedia hey bro could you help me out with something? The throttle body has 2 coolant lines that go to it but I can't for the life of me find the metal smaller one
@marvinkidd69632 жыл бұрын
@@LetsDriftMedia could you possibly find a part number? I on it?
@johnvang55812 жыл бұрын
I watch to keep myself motivated to touch my own cars. Especially basic maintenance.
@LSniumUwU9 ай бұрын
Liked this video for when I’m ready for my Celsior and future LS400.
@09NXN062 жыл бұрын
One of my absolute favorite car from the 90s.
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Mine too!
@adelbertholmes3782 Жыл бұрын
BRO I SOLVED BAD MISFIRE BY CHANGING VALVE GASKET OIL WAS CAUSING IN SPARK PLUG WELLS YOUR VIDEO SUPER HELPFUL
@furnahdough2 жыл бұрын
Such a nice ucf10! Makes me miss my 91 🙁
@takem76042 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the content brother
@carfreaks47932 жыл бұрын
Great job brother keep it up peace ✌
@smithraymond090292 жыл бұрын
3:00 pro tip: cover that exposed timing belt/ spark plug/ distributor area with a rag to keep junk from falling behind the timing belt cover. Any little piece of debris will settle at the bottom and get lodged between the crank pully and the timing belt causing the belt to jump time. Then you will be looking at a full timing belt job. Don't' ask me how I know ;-(
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks good tip man. I actually almost dropped some crap down there 😅
@jsun31172 жыл бұрын
I wonder if there's a coil ignition kit that would allow you to go distributless? Or is that a limitation of the ecu as well?
@MikeSmirnov2 жыл бұрын
That engine bay is super clean!! I’d love to see the car!
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, I have a walkaround video previously posted on my channel.
@MikeSmirnov2 жыл бұрын
@@LetsDriftMedia I watched it right after I commented! Interestingly, I just got a 2000 LS400 with 74,000 miles. Pristine condition! Maybe I should do a walk around!
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
@@MikeSmirnov Nice man thats super low mileage!
@MikeSmirnov2 жыл бұрын
@@LetsDriftMedia heck yes. My brother topped me on that one. He found one with 23,000 miles and bought it!
@vip._.1uz Жыл бұрын
i know this was posted a while ago but i’m wondering as i’m about to do this job on my 96 do i need to torque the valve cover bolts to a certain spec?
@angellopez6786 Жыл бұрын
Where did u get the rubber grommets/washers for the screws?
@pingwoo28382 жыл бұрын
damn wish this vid came out sooner befor in installed mines XD
@xaviersaintamerica6532 жыл бұрын
Nick what brand valve cover gasketsdid you use
@andrewsanchez22192 жыл бұрын
What should I do if most of my vacuum lines are corroded and about to rip, I have a 97
@nikowest44322 жыл бұрын
Yooo i have 98ls 400 hows the labor to pull an replace the motor
@menjicar2 жыл бұрын
I havent had good experience with that brand of valve cover gasket. 😕 i usually would recommend fel pro
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Well see what happens.
@David-lc9oj Жыл бұрын
Wonder how it held up
@ReddyEddy2 жыл бұрын
Certified Lexus Boy
@layoa4275 Жыл бұрын
how do i remove the cable for the cruise control
@biapia98792 жыл бұрын
How do you remove the moon?
@dabs71032 жыл бұрын
I got oil leaking onto the the drivers side cat , u think it could be the moon covers leaking ? , I already changed the valve cover gaskets but still leaking
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Possibly, get an inspection mirror and take peak at the rear valve cover gasket area, If you already replaced the gasket, I would put my money on the half moon.
@69ingchipmunks702 жыл бұрын
Nick what do think about the tundra I’m thinking of buying a 2015 tundra with the 5.7
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Solid trucks with good resale value, especially the 4wd.
@angeltimana9530 Жыл бұрын
hey man! just wondering, how much rtv did you use on the half moon? Also what brand rtv did you use? Thanks.
@LetsDriftMedia Жыл бұрын
I used FIPG which is Toyota factory OEM sealant, Highly rec. But autozone Permatex works just fine just make sure its high temp and oil resistant.
@nystate_ofmind_Ай бұрын
I have the same engine and vehicle, I was going to tackle this tomorrow. My question is, on the passenger side, since you had to disconnect the coolant lines, do you have to refill, or bleed any air out of the cooling system afterwards? Or are you good to just reconnect your hoses and send it?
@LetsDriftMediaАй бұрын
You wont lose much coolant but if you do just make sure the reservoir is still at the right level, Besides that send it.
@simple8818 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for a great video. I am in the process of adjusting the valve clearance on LS year 90 and wanted to ask where exactly are the half moons located?
@LetsDriftMedia Жыл бұрын
On the rear end of the cylinder head at the top where the valve cover meets the head. (Near the firewall)
@simple8818 Жыл бұрын
@@LetsDriftMedia Found them. There are two half moons in the rear and two in the front of each bank. They are so flushed with the surface that are hard to locate. I choose not take them out. Just have enough confidence in my mechanical ability to put them back in so flushed. Looked around them and they don't look to be leaking yet. I will change the Gaskets for spark plugs tube. I noticed some oil on the top of the valve cover and guessing it's likely from the gaskets. Gaskets were extremely hard and brittle. BTW... my LS has almost 300k miles. Thanks again for your video.
@LetsDriftMedia Жыл бұрын
@@simple8818 I would re seal them while you can it’s not hard they have grooves so only goes in one way. Once you put the valve cover back on it will make them level with the head.
@connorspurling22952 жыл бұрын
Need to get ahold of another ls. Cover that alternator if you haven’t yet
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
They make covers? My last LS alternator got destroyed from a leaking power steering pump.
@connorspurling22952 жыл бұрын
@@LetsDriftMedia nah people on the fb page have made their own out of plastic bottles cut up and attached I forget how or out of sheet metal. You should check out ls400 owners on fb
@biapia98792 жыл бұрын
Hey do you need to drain out the oil before tackling the job? Looking forward to doing it myself. Thanks
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
No you do not
@biapia98792 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great
@biapia98792 жыл бұрын
I can’t get the half moon to come out? Help
@chrisschwartz38962 жыл бұрын
Bia Pia hit the valve cover with a rubber mallet a couple times, should free it up
@PrinceSanguine Жыл бұрын
did you use OM or OEM ? or what manufacturer did you use? i also have a 94 ls400 and im dealing with the same problem
@LetsDriftMedia Жыл бұрын
I used aftermarket. Not recommended but it works fine
@hattieclark64902 жыл бұрын
I have a 1990 Lexus LS 400 how long do it take to do the valve cover gasket.
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Depends on the person working on it, it took me like 2 or 3 hrs I believe.
@cangoras Жыл бұрын
I'm just asking please is it normal when the head casket goes bad that the water gets hot and the water blows out of the reservoir where the water is being poured.
@LetsDriftMedia Жыл бұрын
Yes. If the head gasket blows then the pressure from the combustion chamber will get pushed through the coolant system back to the reservoir.
@johnnystall96832 жыл бұрын
Would you do a vlog on my car? 2002 Highlander 6 cylinder 201910 miles, runs flawlessly, time for a timing belt change I want to do the radiator and the water pump at the same time. Like you love your Lexus, I love my Highlander. Let me know if you have any interest
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Send me an email inikko@live.com
@DrewForrester Жыл бұрын
Hi, what silicone do you use on valve covers?
@LetsDriftMedia Жыл бұрын
I use Toyota factory silicone called FIPG works great.
@carmonaaa57822 жыл бұрын
what song is in the second part of the vid? It's catchy lol
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Not sure the name I get all my music from epidemicsound.com
@awls400 Жыл бұрын
How did you get the half moons out I'm doing my valve cover on my 96 ls400
@LetsDriftMedia Жыл бұрын
I use some channel lock pliers and give it a little wiggle while pulling and they pop right out of there groove. They are just held in by silicone sealant
@awls400 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir.
@XplosiveFuZioNHD2 жыл бұрын
What happened to the E46
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
I sold it
@joshg.93902 жыл бұрын
how did you take the half moons out?? mine are stuck in there pretty good
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
I just used some channel lock pliers and wiggle it back and forth
@joshg.93902 жыл бұрын
@@LetsDriftMedia i got them out but when i put them back in after driving for a bit they are slipping out idk why
@joshg.93902 жыл бұрын
i used permatex ultra black to seal them
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
@@joshg.9390 that’s weird they have the little lip on both edges they should slip out once the valve cover is bolted down
@buson80852 жыл бұрын
Im about to pay some $550 to replace my valve cover gaskets on my 1st gen tacoma 3.4.
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Ouch.
@nestorlugo.2 жыл бұрын
I need help from you Toyota master tech please. 2014 lexus is250 crank no start , runs on starting fluid. Pump is good, pump ecu good. Injector Driver not getting power at pins 1&2 coming from inj relay @Inj relay pin 5 has constant12v Pin 1 gets power when cranking There's a splice or connection fa1 between j/b & inj driver but I can't find it
@martinpreciado35852 жыл бұрын
Fuel pressure sensor, disconnect it, and crank it over. Get back to me if it helps.
@nestorlugo.2 жыл бұрын
@@martinpreciado3585tried but It didn't. My first clue should've been that there was fuses installed in every place for one even where there should be empty spots. I was getting power @ chassis ground pin 1 on the Ign Main Relay & Inj Relay (ground comes from the connector ground @ left rear in the engine bay. By abs module. ) I jumped pins 5 and 3 with a fused lead on both relays and the car ran fine. Inspected the harness for short to ground but there wasn't any. I stated pulling fuses and relays see if the light would go out but no luck. * With a 4amp test light from ground to pin 1on the Ef12 relay * Jumped pins 1&2 on the inj relay just for poop and laughter and (main relay fuse blew) Opened J/B and ecu to inspect but everything looked fine. However pulling main relay fuse, EFI1 and unplugging the last connector *closest to headlight on the ecu* made the light go out. I was about to call a bad ecu but something told me that I wasnt that! I started putting everything back together and was "missing" a relay after pulling all of them out of the junction box. Naturally the last relay I was gonna installed was the INJ relay going back reverse of removal. Well I robbed the S-Horn relay cause that was the least important right? Well I was Absolutely right! After swapping relays I went to start the car just one last time and the vehicle started. Lol After a look at the wiring diagrams the S-horn relay is not equipped in this vehicle. So The dindong trying to diagnose the car before me put one in there that made the ecu backfeed power to the J/B.
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Glad you figured it out!
@nestorlugo.2 жыл бұрын
@@LetsDriftMedia bro I couldn't sleep lol When I closed my eyes I saw wiring diagram lines😅
@ronaguilar7342 Жыл бұрын
I have a 1990 LS400 and trying to replace fan bracket. Having problems with driver side timing cover removal. Especially where air intake feeds into the throdle body. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
@adrianlara3925 Жыл бұрын
did you end up figuring it out? I’m actually workin on problem with my 92’ let me know!
@ronaguilar7342 Жыл бұрын
@@adrianlara3925 Yes. So, I had to remove timing covers and unclip about 5 different wiring harnesses to free up some of them. Then, I had to dismantle my air intake from the radiator, to where it mounts atop the throttle body. I had trouble removing this last part because I didnt want to just pull it off and thought it was still mounted onto something that I couldnt see. I removed one bolt tword the front of engine, removed another bolt tword the firewall, and then unclipped wire harness and separated air intake from throttle body after finding out that there was nothing else holding it on after undoing the two bolts and wiring harness. It was just on there very tight from being there over the years. So what I did was get a piece of wood, and put it against the lip of the air intake mounted on the throttle body and knock it loose by hammering the piece of wood against it. That then enabled me to just pull it off. And Ill be dammed if it didnt work. But before you do all that, you do have to take off the plastic part that sits atop the valve covers on both sides to be able to then start working on timing belt covers. With all that done. Im now running into a bit of a problem in loosening the 14 millimeter bolt holding a wiring bracket directly above my compressor. Its very hard to access, but I believe I can do it by getting a long wrench down in there. I just need to find the right length and buy it as im limited on tools a bit. I have in fact found that most if not all the smaller things on this vehicle can be dismantled with a 10 millimeter. Hope this helps
@adrianlara3925 Жыл бұрын
@@ronaguilar7342 I actually did all of that already lmao, I should of been more specific but I meant to help you out. I gotta wake up in the morning and actually put everything back on and hope that it fixed mine.
@ronaguilar7342 Жыл бұрын
@@adrianlara3925 Oh shit. My bad! Did you run into problems with that bracket right above compressor?
@adrianlara3925 Жыл бұрын
@@ronaguilar7342 yeah if i’m right to finish taking it off you have to take off that positive/negative wiring thats right there on the compressor, it holds the fan bracket on and after that I accessed the 14mm bolt on the bottom to make it easier, I did use extension to make it easier. don’t know if this is the one you’re talking about
@KLNYC2 жыл бұрын
Street Fighter bonus round 😂
@tear6638 Жыл бұрын
Ngl I need the music in yr vids
@LetsDriftMedia Жыл бұрын
I get all my music from epidemicsound.com
@noahblack76072 жыл бұрын
I skip your intros every video. thank you for uploading lol.
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@Yash-jo8hv Жыл бұрын
Where u get the gasket from. I have a 1993 Lexus sc400 and need to do the same thing
@LetsDriftMedia Жыл бұрын
Autozone, or rock auto should have em
@Yash-jo8hv Жыл бұрын
@@LetsDriftMedia what’s the part number for auto zone. I check them they have like 3 options. I’m looking for the valve gasket n oil pan gasket. Just gotta make sure I order the right one
@Yash-jo8hv Жыл бұрын
@@LetsDriftMedia you have a link
@LetsDriftMedia Жыл бұрын
@@Yash-jo8hv sorry I’m not sure. I just went into autozone back then gave em my year and make and got the part. It’s a 1UZ engine in all the first and 2nd gen LS400 it should be the same part for all of them.
@Yash-jo8hv Жыл бұрын
What year is you car
@travis_gentry52 жыл бұрын
Is there 2gen of the 1994 ls400 ?
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
Believe it was 1995 when they changed body styles for the next gen. Not positive.
@henryhawkins11942 жыл бұрын
Second generation 95-97.
@robertgardner45082 ай бұрын
Which gasket kit did you buy?
@LetsDriftMedia2 ай бұрын
Autozone
@robertgardner45082 ай бұрын
@LetsDriftMedia oh dang. Probably twice the price of rock auto, though.
@yubacity01452 ай бұрын
About how much does this cost for head gasket replacement and all other tune up components cost⁉️🤔🤑
@TheMegaphilly2 жыл бұрын
what year is this?
@LetsDriftMedia2 жыл бұрын
94.
@mason73007 ай бұрын
Why didn’t you go over valve clearance while you were in there.