How to remove 2JZ-GE cylinder head | Lexus GS 300, IS 300, SC 300 | 2JZ-GE Rebuild Part 1

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Part 1 of a new series: COMPLETE engine & transmission rebuild/refresh on the 2JZ-GE engine and A650E transmission! We’ll be replacing the head gasket, ALL timing belt components, oil pump, ALL seals like the rear main, front crank - basically refreshing the engine to give it a second breath of life.

Also great for those of you who are going NA-T/ supercharged and building your motor internals/transmission as I will be completely disassembling the drivetrain!

In today's video I will be showing you step by step how to remove the cylinder head on the inline-6 2JZ-GE engine. Every bolt, every nut, how to set the timing - I’ll cover every step of the way.

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In this video I'll be working on a 2004 Lexus GS 300, but it should work for most Toyota/Lexus models with the 2JZ-GE engine, with of course a few changes depending on the chassis.

2nd gen. Lexus GS 300 (1998-2005)
1st gen. Lexus IS 300 (2001-2005)
1st gen. Lexus SC 300 (1992-2000)
Naturally Aspirated (NA) Toyota Supra (1993-1998)

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Contents:

00:00 Intro
00:39 Leaks everywhere after 221k miles!
01:41 Draining and removing radiator
03:44 Removing exhaust manifold
04:33 Disconnecting throttle body, removing serpentine belt
06:53 Timing the engine
09:08 Disconnecting timing belt from camshaft pulleys
10:10 Removing drive belt tensioner, misc. hoses
10:41 Removing coil packs/boots
11:23 Removing noise filter, injector connectors and throttle body from engine bay
12:29 Removing oil dipstick guide, wiring harness nuts, noise filter bracket and VVT-i solenoid
13:23 Removing Air intake chamber
14:55 Removing fuel rail
15:55 Removing vacuum valve set for ACIS
17:02 Removing many connectors!
19:24 Removing valve covers
19:55 Removing camshaft pulleys, no. 4 timing cover
21:54 Removing no.1 oil pipe union bolt, no. 3 camshaft bearing caps
23:18 Removing camshafts
25:37 Removing water bypass pipe, no. 1 oil pipe bolt
26:05 Removing intake manifold
29:00 Removing ground cable, heater hose
29:17 Removing head bolts
30:58 Pulling head off the block
31:30 Removing old head gasket and inspecting block
31:57 Importance of setting engine at 60° BTDC instead of TDC
32:30 Conclusion and what's next in the series!

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Tools required:

Safety gloves
Jack
Jack stands
Ratchet
Breaker bar
Cheater bar for extra torque eg: your jack handle
Long extensions
Socket set - regular + deep - 10, 12, 14, 17, 22 mm
Hex socket set - 5, 10, 14 mm
Plier set - Needlenose, 90 degree, channel locks, sharp cutters
Screwdriver with Philips, flat-head bits
Wrench set - 10, 12, 14 mm
Allen key set - 5 mm
Adjustable wrench
Rubber mallet
Pry bar
Magnetic pick-up tool

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Parts Required:

None - we're only disassembling today.
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[whatsacommentary]

This channel deserves so much more attention and appreciation

[smallworld]

this is by far the best video on this process!! searched everywhere

[georgegeorgey]

can not find a solid video/forum covering how to remove the bottom section of the lower intake manifold, this guy dove deep into detail and covered all bases 🙌🏻 so easy 26:03

[glennbuck]

Video was great! Lots of detail very helpful. Thanks for posting!!

[romohrz]

Thank you thank you thank you for making this video!!! Absolutely perfect with the attention to detail on each step!!!

[blazenelson]

Absolutely amazing video....just pulled my head off and I think I'm good! Any ETA on part 2?

[vipgs.]

If u are in my country I do all work from .you . To my car .. Because your working is very clean and fantastic. But I see everytime your vdieo I learnings slow slow. Thank you so much for great vdieo and great work. 👍 😊

[georgegeorgey]

phenomenal video, greatly appreciate your time and effort 🙏🏼

[lalito._.]

Going turbo on my sc300 and this was super helpful. There were some differences between the 2 cars but overall the same.

[zabifazli]

Awesome video 🙌, you went into every little detail. Thank you so much. When is the part 2 releasing brother?

[jvst]

Very informative video link to part 2 if its already up

[seniknine]

There are some steps that are n I t required for NON-VVTI ge heads. The is a vvti 2jzge head(no distributor, intake cam is completely different for starters). Just keep this detail in mind if you're watching and you have a 92-94 sc300 with a ge non vvti cylinder head.

[elboss]

Do you have a link to part 2? Love the channel 👌

[blanked_out_chin]

Will you be going turbo in the future?

[Pallidus_Rider]

Thank you once again for an excellent video 👍🙏👍

Like you, I have no plans to add a turbo to my 2000 GS300.

Q: Curious what you use for steps? Chilton? Haynes?

Looking forward to your next video. 👍
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