The ULTIMATE IS300 2JZ maintenance guide - PART 1

Here we go! Part 1 of the ultra detailed 2JZ maintenance guide video! This took an enormous amount of time to film and edit so I hope it was worth the wait. This was filmed between 14th and the 24th of December. Yes, it was freezing cold doing this outside LOL! Enjoy! Let the part 2 editing phase begin.

0:00 Intro
2:13 Parts Rundown
4:01 Getting Started
5:38 Organisation
6:22 Draining Coolant
6:55 Service History
9:31 Engine Strip-down
14:07 Radiator Removal
15:47 Aux Belt Removal
16:47 Timing Marks
18:42 Crank Pulley Bolt Removal
22:13 Harmonic Balancer Removal
23:48 Tensioner 1 Removal
24:05 Belt Cover Removal
26:02 Tensioner 2 Removal
27:14 Timing Belt Removal
28:17 Coil Pack Removal
29:50 Valve Cover Removal
31:38 Valve Cover Gaskets
32:49 Cam Gear Removal
34:12 Cam Seal Removal
35:20 Water Pump Removal
38:20 Water Pump Prep
42:59 Outro

Links to all parts:

Torque settings (although not needed for part 1):

Tools:

Outro song:

Augment by Zircon

[shizukesajdm]

DON'T FORGET TO DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL BEFORE STARTING!

[albussnow]

just did the spark plugs, wires, boots, valve cover gaskets, etc. - this video definitely helped removing that annoying throttle body - thanks!

[mikearceneauxbaker]

AMAZING AMAZING VIDEO!! Amazing detail it only to the job and parts but considering what the audience views and understands …the part numbers the proper steps…a lot of respect on this !!

[craigwalsh]

This is truly an outstanding 2-part video series of how to maintain the 2JZ-GE in the IS300. You provided an excellent explanation of timing this VVTi engine as most simply put the engine to the TDC marks. You correctly did the counterclockwise rotation to the -30 degrees before TDC that the factory service manual calls for. The purpose of this, as described in the service manual, is to put the valves and pistons in a position in which accidental rotation of one of the camshafts does not result in valve/piston contact. I did a similar timing belt/water pump/valve cover/camshaft seal (and in my case, also crankshaft seal) job three years ago and followed the FSM, including the torque specs and direction to place the timing at 30 degrees BTDC. I'm glad I did because, as you did, I also used a spanner to hold the crankshaft in place while my friend used an impact wrench to loosen the bolts on the camshaft pulleys. Unfortunately, this caused the spanner to loosen on the exhaust pulley, causing it to rotate 180 degrees. I think this would have likely caused some valve damage if the timing was at TDC. I really appreciate your level of detail for all steps and will follow this (along with the FSM) when I do my next timing belt. Unfortunately, I have an oil leak in the VVTi intake pulley and will likely need to redo the job sooner than expected. That is one thing that you might want to tackle when you do your engine rebuild since these pulleys are notorious for the o-ring going south and causing horrendous oil leakage. I'll probably just purchase a new VVTi pulley from Lexus when I do the job. I also have an apparent oil pan leak, so I'll have to tackle that along with engine and transmission mounts. But, for someone who bought the car new in 2001, it still drives great and I smile every time I drive it to work. Thanks so much for the wonderful and clear video!

[manyGie]

hey thank you for all the movies! thanks to them you have added a brick to my dream of is200, which I have had for two weeks, I love you and I look forward to seeing more films!

[benbartlett]

FYI if you don’t have a vice, you can use the serpentine belt trick to hold the water pump pulley in place and remove the 4 washers while the water pump is still attached to the engine.

[Shadowen]

For pease of mind, you can put a couple of marks on both the old timing belt and crank/cam pulleys before you remove the belt. Then line it up next to the new belt and duplicate the marks on the new one. Then you can tell if you're ever off by any amount of teeth.

[werlo_]

a myriad of blessing upon you once again... saviour of many

[mozymi]

Great info. Most detailed I've seen in terms of the timing belt. Was nervous about doing mine but a little more confident now.

[EyeEye]

Really well made pal, I look forward to part 2 👍🏻

[naivenn]

Great video. I'm definitely watching the part 2.
I wish I can find a mechanic here in Tampa fl who work the way you work. Someone serious and dedicated that I can trust.

[kevinsmith]

I love these videos that you made. Just bought my first is300. Can't wait to do more work on it.

[mnnlit]

Thank you for such mint quality video with clear instructions!

[christiank.]

Legend!!! Thank you for the amount of time you put into this

[yevheniichubatiuk]

Wonderful video. Thanks you are so meticulous.
Thanks so much

[danielchow]

Thanks a lot for sharing this video. No music is my preference too.

[MrMadfoo]

Just got my is300… this looks very intimidating.

[aaronjames]

You are great making this video so i could learn how to top dead set

[SAMBFR]

Thank you so much, I was looking for something just like this!

[thearmedgardener]

Thank you so much, ima be watching a lot of ur stuff before my rebuild. I’m at 210k miles😂😂 she’s ready for a rebuild and upgreads