Auto mechanics has never been simple. There are a LOT of specialized skills and knowledge required! And it is getting MORE complicated every year. Today, a mechanic needs not only to crank wrenches, but also to know electronics and computers, as well as plastics and where to get parts, for dozens of brands and thousands of models. Auto mechanics requires as much or more specialized knowledge as many more exalted professional workers…
I don't own a Tacoma that have a 2.7L engine that burns oil, yet I find myself watching the full 52 minutes video due to how informative and well documented. Amazing job, I wish I lived in Chicago your shop will be the only shop working on my cars. Well done as usual.
Has decades of experience taking apart every Toyota engine ever made. Runs into new job, consults manuals. That people is the definition of humility. Wow, you really are a true professional!
@@icosthop9998 you grt mechancs and so called mechanics this man is the best look at the workshop that tells you what is what plus he takes pride in his work hard to find from cape town south africa well done
We had an IS 250, many on this channel know it was disappointing, but still made 18 years. But it ceased to be nice as many features available only through touch screen had failed. Burning a quart per 1100. Couldn’t get a much newer screen part. Needed tires, brakes the screen and it added up to almost value. Had fan issues. Told wife, we are one more problem away from losing value, but I say just say let it go. A key was I wanted to get a newer car while they still had more solid tech. I wanted an RX 350, but ruled the new design generation out. I think Toyotas are best bought new. I hated buying a 2019, that’s a lot of money on a used car that I’m taking over after someone else’s care. So far we love it. BTW that IS, it started misfiring, again, on way to the dealer.
No matter how old or experienced you get. There is nothing wrong with consulting a manual. Manuals can remind you of things you may have forgotten or just give you a heads up to a common annoyance that can save you time or frustration with a hidden and easily broken part.
Mechanics like AMD set a bar that all mechanics should be. Customers deserve better. I personally dont mind paying more if the quality of diagnosis and work backs it up.
I was going to say the same thing. When I worked at a Porsche Audi dealer, I had a pretty good bunch of techs. I was early 20's and some techs had 20+ years in shops before I arrived. There were "experts" the guys who could rebuild any engine and I would feel 100% confident in the long life of the fix. Also great at eelctrical. Others, were speedy parts replacers, yet lousy diagnosticians. I see the first type guy in you.
If God forbid I had this problem to my vehicle, I'd pay this price to this mechanic any day any time. We need more Mechanic's like you. Honest and professional. God bless you.
We live in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and we are now fans of The Care Nut. He has a wonderful 'on air ' temperament and attitude. This guy could easily be anyone's friend. What a great guy?
Toyota tech here for over a decade in the northeast. Never seen one of these engines worked on either, very interesting to finally see into the engine. One thing, in my dealership, most likely we would have removed the cab of the truck to remove the engine. I've done countless V6 timing cover reseals, and we've found by far the easiest way is to remove the cab. It allows easy access to all the mount bolts and other components where heat may be required to loosen. It wouldn't have helped with your stubborn bolts in the transmission, but it would have aided in some of the disassembly and removing of the engine, more so on the V6 models. True, you would have to open the brake system, but you can leave the driveline attached to the frame assembly, and leaving the majority of the engine harness in, easier access to the compressor and starter. All in all, about an hour and a half to two hours to remove the cab. Pro and cons to each method, but having seen a few of your other videos and how to remove some engines from cars, it's very similar to how you do them. Regardless, great video's and awesome insights. It's really nice seeing someone out there dedicated to doing their job proper and asking the questions 'why' something failed, rather then just throwing parts at something. I've checked out a few of your videos and have been extremely impressed with your professionalism and explanations. As a Toyota technician , I've started directing some of the newer tech's we get to your channel. You have great insights and explain the what, why, and how extremely well. I wish you the best of luck in the future and hope your business prospers and thank you for trying showing how excellence and professionalism in this industry is suppose to look.
Do you know of any good old skool toyota tech in Australia? I have a 2008 2zr-fe and do not trust local mechanics on my vehicle but at 127k, im needing servicing. Even the new techs at the dealers make errors.
Working on rusty cars is definately a nightmare. You never know which bolt will snap on you and cause the repair to go south completely. Salute to you sir!
Yep, stuck bolts, and hidden costs as parts break. stuck bellhousing bolts suck too. I helped a friend do a clutch once and the top bellhousing bolt was galled and it fought me the whole way out, with all the extensions I could only get like 1/16 the of a turn out of it every ratchet cycle with a ton of strength. Took forever.
Have a wrx that I got In place of a botched deal on another older one that was supposed to have a motor built. Had to take the loss and buy another one with the funds that were dipped in original car, and unfortunately it's pretty rusty. Already had to replace pwr steering hoses and all the cylinder's fur steering. Haven't scratched the surface yet. May just sell it now before it becomes a perpetual can of worms. Costly error in judgement I made with it.
Absolute pleasure watching this video. Seeing the care and pride you have in your work is fantastic and is lost on a lot of the younger generation. I wish I lived near you, I would have you do all my work on my Tacoma. I listen to your advice and just upgraded from a 2017 Sport to a 2023 PRO and changed the Oil at 1,000 miles. Really appreciate your Toyota knowledge & expertise.
Yup. One snapped off bolt could turn into a complete nightmare and cost $$$. I just did exhaust manifolds yesterday on a truck, 3 broken bolts to begin with 2 broke coming out. Had to pull out the welder for extraction. Got them all out in a few hours👍
I have probably watched a hundred of your videos and I am a bit of a car nut. Doing this job you should be canonized and apply for sainthood. After watching your description of the CX-5, I purchased a 2021 CX-5 for my wife with only 5000 miles on it and I have serviced every single thing humanly possible to service on the car. Plus it's been under coated with fluid oil and I'm going to keep it nice and moist underneath it. That's all I have to say I love your demeanor and your customer service and everything about your entire channel. John Neubauer
I wish I could give this video a thousand likes. What an amazing journey he took us on with this rebuild, knows his stuff through & through & such integrity, wish all mechanics were this excellent & cared about their fellow man like he does. Love all his videos but this one was super special! ✌️🐝✌️
If you snow plow you need to wash off the frame after using it. Especially if you are not driving the vehicle around much except between snow plowing jobs. @@alanbrookes6637
When I first clicked on this video I initially said to myself "screw this; 50 minutes of my time for an engine replacement of some boring Toyota vehicle that I personally have zero interest in?". Within a minute or so I was transfixed and watched the whole thing without hitting the fast-forward bar once, as you provide riveting content to those with mechanical interest. Keep up the excellent work!!!
You are a true pioneer AMD, not only are you one of a very few to crack into this engine, but you filmed it for all of us to see the insides of the toughest engine ever made. Thank you for taking on this challenge and documenting it, you're my hero.
I loved your storytelling during this one. Expensive repair, but the truck is at least in pretty good shape rust wise. If the frame was rotted then this would be a bad decision.
Now I understand where all the rusting came from, it's from the snowplowing. My takeaway from this is never repurpose your vehicle for what its intended. You might get away by 6 or or even a dozen of instances but never for a long period of time.
I went to my local Toyota dealership to get my 2008 Highlander worked on, while there I was looking at all the new Toyota's and realize that they were all marked up by $5,000 dollars. Before getting.my 08 Highlander in January of this year, i sold my 2009 Acura TL with over 207,000 miles on it, the last time i owned a Toyota as in 2001
@@weldonlilley He has videos of the 2.4 oil consumption problem, just search his channel. But basically, Toyota screwed up the 2.4L engine by using low-tension piston rings in a foolish attempt to reduce friction and improve fuel economy. I know it mostly affected the 2007-2009 model years, possibly others. Toyota actually issued a repair campain on this where they would fix it up to 150,000 miles if it consumed more than a quart of oil in like 1200 miles or something like that.
I am so impressed by your skills and ethics. It is so rare to have someone like you who actually looks out for the customer. I have been lucky to have had a good friend who was a mechanic and cared about his customers...mechanics like you guys are rare...you are slowly disappearing. Thank you for sharing your insights into the mechanical world, but also the philosophy of a true mechanic Guru! May the Lord bless you and keep you; May the Lord make his face Shine upon you and be gracious to you; May the Lord turn His face towards you and give you Peace. God bless you my friend...you are truly impressive.
The world needs more honest mechanics, like you. For 7k, and change, he basically got a new truck, for that amount? You’re a great professional! If I lived in your state, and you were my mechanic, I wouldn’t let anyone else touch my car. Great Job Sir👌
You consistently put out some of the best auto repair content on RUclips. I am not a mechanic, but do love to fix my vehicles when I can, and I've always loved cars and engines and everything that goes into them. Great content, no BS, no filler, no unnecessary music, love it. Keep up the good work.
“ I hope this video was helpful and informative “ ? Are you kidding me? This is one most helpful,informative an insightful video you ever done. From what a pain it is to replace a engine to why it failed , how to decide wether a car is worth fixing. What a honest mechanic should sound like … thank you for the information,the education, the honesty. And most of all your efforts in making these videos.
I had a 2001 Prado that came with the 3RZ-FE engine, 2.7 L, the 2TR is based on that engine, I sold that Prado last year after 500k KM, absolutely zero issues with engine.
The only thing I can say is thank you. I am in Florida and went with a friend to look at an 05 Tundra. It was relative low miles, with beautiful paint and clean interior. After watching some of your videos regarding rust I became more vigilant. Putting this one owner 105k mile on a lift revealed a real mess, the frame, brake lines, everything was crusty, which explained the "bargain" price. I'm not sure if we would have caught it without me having seen the "Don't buy rust" video. I've never seen anything like it. Thanks again.
Was the vehicle from up north? Vehicles from areas where they salt the road don't last long. My brother lives in NC and his gas tank actually fell out just recently from the straps rusting. I live in Florida and have an 05 Tacoma that is solid.
Another great video. Thanks. Had my own shop for 42 years. I know the feeling of reaching that point of no return when beginning a repair, “ Alright let’s go, get out the big tools “. I had always tried to advise customers if a car was really worth the repair, mileage v/s possible life span of the car. What is really sad is when someone has an emotional and sentimental attachment to the vehicle, deceased parent,grandparent spouse etc. and they just can’t let it go. They will pouring money they can’t afford into it no matter what your advice. I always tried to remind them “ it’s just metal,rubber and plastic, your memories are what counts.” You can only help the best you can but they have to make their own decisions. 😢😢
Car is a big expense and sometimes it’s really hard to determine when enough is enough in terms of repairs especially in today’s totally crazy car market
I agree with you 100% I just dumped $2000, into a 95 f150 that I've had since new. Low mileage truck in great shape but inevitably there will be other things that will need repair. Yes, I have an emotional bond to this truck but at some point you have to let it go before it really starts to cost you. The thought is, well let me see if i can get a couple more years out of it now that i just spent so much on it. Before you know it something else needs repair, and then you start to question why you didn't trade it in for something newer and more reliable.
@@mark98070 that’s what I am saying sometimes it’s really hard to say when enough is enough especially if you are not car seavy individual like myself and you don’t have some one like The car care nut close by. I am keep heaving that thought in my head ok I’ll fix this and maybe I’ll get another year out of it and the long be hold next month it’s something else. I really over keeped my previous car and dumped so much money into it that I would rather use for down payment
What's challenging these days are mechanical total losses. The body is NOT that rusty (or maybe even rust free), body is very good, but just the cost of labor/parts and to repair or replace the engine/transmission is leading the car to be written off. You kinda wanna be environmentally as you don't to prematurely junk a car.
I feel for the owner of this truck. Must be a hard working guy, and he went to the best mechanic. The costly repair has gotta hurt. But hey! We got to see a master at work, trouble shooting and problem solving. I hope the owner is happy with how this turned out in the end.
Even if he had to take out a loan to get the repairs done. Less than a year it’s paid off again. That’s what I like about my 2002 it’s paid for. And my wife’s 2012 is to. And it only has 60k on its clock.
If the idiot don't change his oil and still beating on his shirt and only lasted 100,000 miles you got to change your oil people are stupid most people not all are dumb that's why there's a lot of garbage on the market because nobody likes changing oil you got to do it yourself if you don't have to change your oil learn if you still want to watch people fix cars and think that God keep doing that because it's you you are the fool you are a f****** up your own car you are damaging your own s*** you are causing your car or your own problems by not changing the oil
If all you fools out there change your oil every 3,000 Mi and the s*** you buy brand new you will have no problems with it at all but you can do it every 10 12 15 or never and then keep watching s*** like this and then take the guys God you're a fool
I have a 2012 Tacoma with the 4 cylinder engine like this. It has 72,000 miles on it, but it is still 11 years old. It isn't 4 wheel drive either, I wasn't aware they were available with the option. I have to add that it is in excellent condition and the local dealership offered me $15,000 cash for it. I've seen it sell for more than I paid for mine brand new. Toyota told me they cannot get Tacomas used. I'm not getting rid of mine. I'm 70 years old and someone will get my truck when I die. I live in the desert so rust isn't much of an issue.
As a physician, I love your "Joyous Moments" . You describe that feeling of not only solving a mystery, but also knowing that you will now be able to make it better! That is why we do what we do! Thank You Sir !!!!
I’m retired after 40 yrs of automotive repair. I don’t watch a lot of auto repair videos because it doesn’t interest me as much anymore but I’m subscribed to you because of your integrity. Of course after all the yrs of repairing, I own a 2011 Lexus es350 and wife owns a 2018 Camry se 2.4 for good reason. Toyota makes the best cars and trucks in my opinion. Like you said, do the maintenance and it’ll last for a long time. Like all your videos and keep up the great work. Shop looks great btw. 👍
@@brandtboisseranc4478 Those cast iron parts are plenty thick enough to stand some rust, the vehicle bodywork on the other hand is not - that is why a vehicle becomes a money pit when bodywork is going....
Well documented, superb work by a master mechanic and his team. The video work required for such a complicated repair is really demanding. Thank you for taking the time to show the work and to go into detail the root cause of the failure.
Here's the deal, you're 125% absolutely correct. $7500 isn't a bad price. The frame seems to be somewhat clean. I'd start undercoating the truck, maintain your transmission, keep your fluids changed as it sound like the owner already does. He has to live in the "salt belt." Only Salt Belt vehicles have a permanent snow plow hook up! Point is, if he takes care of it and stops pushing it beyond its means, he'll have this truck for a long time with that new short block. I own a 94 toyota pickup with a new short block 22RE. The second owner started to undercoating as soon as it came back to NY 10 years ago. To this day, people still stop me at the gas station and ask, "What year is this thing?" Point is, take care of it and it'll take care of you. Great Channel!!
@@mannyarnold6505 unfortunately I’m about 4 hours west of you. Honestly, I took mine back to the dealership only cause it came with a 10 year warranty against rusting. They did a great job from what I can see.
So I'm not trying to dispute anything the mechanic says, I'm just trying learn... But I don't see how "just" plowing snow could over tax that engine and cause the head gasket leak. First off I would think the truck would lose traction and just spin it's tires, if anything was to fail you would think it would be axels, drive shafts, u-joints, and transmission etc. Unless it was run at red line in low gear trying to plow through.. Anyway, I'm sure that there is more to the story that only the owner of the truck knows, or maybe there was a flaw in the head gasket right from the factory. This question might have been asked and answered already, maybe by the owner himself, I just don't have time to go through 3600 comments...
$7k is actually less than I thought when I saw how everything started going wrong and stripping and breaking off. I actually thought it was reasonable for this to be like $10k+ due to all the work and things that needed to be replaced so I would say that's actually well worth it considering how garbage the new and used car market is currently.
@@SteveB88 Yeah and so long as the frame and underbody can stay in tact for maybe the next decade it would be awesome to have a brand new motor. It is unfortunate at this point that the engine will far outlast the body, frame, or interior but like we said it's likely still money well spent.
Friend of mine had one of these with 230,000+ miles on it and I was amazed at how it had almost zero vibration at idle. You could put your hand on top of the engine and barely feel it running.
This engine has been in the Hilux 2wd from the mid 90s to now 2023, the only real change in that time was going from shims to hydraulic lifters around 2005 in Australia. This video was awesome and shows how good this mechanic is👍💯
Now this is a man that truly cares about the customer , what I love about AMD is you make the customer aware of what repairs are really necessary on the car or truck and you repair them at a reasonable time and a reasonable rate and being an honest mechanic is so rare today this is unusual to see a 2.7 give out , I loved watching your video and thank you for doing it and showing us how it's done .
This is the main reason I bought my 2015 Tacoma with the 2.7 4 cylinder. As a retired mechanic I appreciate the simplicity and the reliability of this engine but mine has a 5 speed manual transmission which was phased out in later years
I bought Dad's last truck, 2009 Barcelona Red with that drive train. 18,512 miles and in my two years taking care of it for my kids, so far have added 10k miles, and a number of accessories (Redline Tuning's Hood QuickLift kit was first.) that make life better. Cheers!
The quality of your content is unmatched. You're not just some bloviating talker. You walk your talk, and do something that is unmatched. Incredible, incredible stuff.
Boy this is a really great video. Anyone who has repaired vehicles knows things can, and do, go sideways for a large variety of reasons. This just shows how a job can turn into much more than a standard job due to extenuating circumstances. Thank you for all of you hard work on your channel!
Sir I’ve been driving older toy trucks for quite awhile never have had one go south even close to what you’ve shown now I know why I change oil regularly and check oil and coolant they just keep going I have no complaints about Toyota heck even have a grandson driving my old 4 cylinder 4wd and still no problems I think that was an 84 or 86 !! So you have shown me what happens when you ask for it !!!
I am not a mechanic, but I love this video! I tinker on my vehicles and change the oil and do minor things but I love seeing the whole process of how this Toyota was restored to a good working condition.
Man, that feeling of anxiously starting an engine you just totally tore down and rebuilt is like no other.. brought back nostalgic memories.. thanks man you rock..
I like your honesty and your integrity telling customers straight up the condition of their cars. Not being a part of throwing good money after bad advice to the customer is a very wise decision on your part and a wise decision if they take your advice. I have been there many times and even though I do "most" of my own work it's always been a financial decision when it comes to keeping and repairing a car vs the reality of needing to cut my losses and give it to some charity for whatever they can get out of it. Thank you once again for your honesty.
I think I speak for everyone when I sat that we appreciate all of your incredible efforts that you put into every video! You have helped me personally with so many maintenance projects, and I can't thank you enough. I wish you all the best going forward!
a great video ! It makes me wonder just what the mechanic’s from company’s who make crap Car Engine’s will think ! when they see a feller from Toyota say it exactly like it is 🤷♂️. Pete 🇬🇧 Ps I’d love to see how this motors is running in 3 years time ……
Hi, i own 1TR-FE and it still runs well after 150k kilometer. After 10 years owning it, i had valve cover gasket issue, i've never known if head gasket would blown like that because in my country, it would run to 500k km just fine. I also had small radiator hose failure, because toyota use all silicon without braided hose included. 2.7 2TR-FE known for poor gas mileage, lack of power, and no one would want it. It was only available 2-3 years when it was launched. Recently, Toyota released Fortuner with "refined" 2TR-FE and it seems everybody is happy. Nice video sir!
Never have I been so happy to see a car start!!! After all that work, siezed bolts and rusted out components. Amazing dedication and a great work ethic!!!
AMD, A 'failure' of the 2TR-FE engine at a mere 175,000 miles is what is known as the exception that proves the rule. As always, thanks for keeping it REAL and giving us the whole picture.😁
Wow, you sir are the best mechanic I have ever seen at work! I honestly was able to learn so much from you in this video, and also about just how hard certain jobs can be! I can't believe how hard it is to do an engine replacement on a Tacoma. That's a job that requires a very skilled mechanic by any standards! Now consider that this is a plow truck with bigger tires, it's been exposed to alot of salt, snow and freezing colding temperatures and it did that all winter for many years! That truck held up very well, but it was worked extremely hard too. For this mechanic to remove the entire drivetrain like that, and only breaking a couple things, that's impressive, because everything was seized on there to begin with!! This man is the mechanic I aspire to be one day. I'm 24 now, and I've had alot of bumps in the road preventing me from becoming a mechanic. I had a bad bike accident where my hands and wrists took most of the damage. I lost about 50% of my gripping strength in my right hand, 60% of my dexterity too. My wrist feels like it's very slightly sprained on my right too. On my left hand, my index finger and thumb took no damage so they have good grip and dexterity. However the rest of it, middle finger, ring finger, pinkie, they lost 40% dexterity, 55% grip, and my left wrist actuslly got it the worst, it feels like it's permanently sprained. My hands and wrists hurt so bad, they start burning and then go numb very quickly if I'm working in the cold. My dream was to become a mechanic and I showed alot of potential too! So nowadays it's just a hobby, a skill that I use to help people, sometimes I make small amounts of money doing simple jobs, I help my friends and family avoid huge repair bills by preventing small problems from becoming huge ones, I can also save my friends and family money by diagnosing, taking them to the parts store with me to buy that one cheap part that costs $70 in labour to install at a shop, and doing it in their driveway with simple tools over the course of an hour with a break or two to give my hands a rest. I genuinely enjoy it, in Canada we have 4 levels that we classify our mechanics with, level 1, 2, 3, and 4, level 4 is a master mechanic. I'm capable of what a level 1 can do, like in a hands on situation, but in my head, if you consider all the stuff I've been taught but haven't done yet, I have about the knowledge of a level 2. This guy though, he's truly the mechanic I wish I could be!!
Very good video sir! I'm a mechanic of 20 years myself here in Saltsylvania (Pennsylvania) and also an owner of a 2011 2tr-fe equipped 4wd Tacoma. One of the main reasons i bought my truck is because of the engine. I bought it on the basic reason that I've never seen this engine come into my bay with an issue other than a valve cover gasket leak or that plastic coolant bypass pipe leak which i did on my truck last summer at 109k. My truck does not live an easy life. Never garaged and daily driven for the past 8 years i've owned it, including hauling truckload after truckload of oak, ash, and sycamore firewood along with countless loads of manure and other stuff too heavy for these trucks. So to see you post your first teardown video of a 2tr was very intriguing and interesting. These are very very tough little engines and used on every continent around the world. I had to watch. Thank you!
You Sir are a true professional. Wish we had more Mechanic's like yourself. $7300.00 to me was very reasonable not at all overpriced. Thank you and God bless 🙏😊
Seriously?? Only needed pistons, liners/rebore, headgasket and timing chain (chain for insurance while the engine is stripped down) . The "rust" is paint and surface rust and no issue at all, as for "too many" freeze plugs??? Some poor fool just had their pants down and buttfucked for a new block that wasn't needed.
@@mediahound587 The "mechanic" is a con-man kid, now stfu ignorant dickhead. It was a bit of surface rust that in the next 20 years wouldn't warrant a new block.
What a timely advice! Sometimes it is difficult to know when to let go an old car. I am going through this dilemma right now. Part of it is because shopping for new cars these days is the worst. I used to be able to go to the dealer, test drive a model, and choose from 2 or 3 different trims or colors right from the dealer's lot. Now you have to pre-order one without seeing it and "hope" it will arrive in 12 months.
I just put a preorder for a 23 prius myself. My old 97 Camry just will not cut it for the job I'm getting. I'm going to be driving 180 miles round trips for that job so I highly doubt that old hunk of junk can really handle that for long. The car already is in rather poor shape but I'd been struggling to replace it with the horrific market. Even now that I reserved a car to arrive in the next 3 weeks, it also had a $2K mark up. This market is just trash.
@@Skylancer727 How many miles? I have a 98 Camry that I trust to do daily grueling 180 miles of demanding city driving. The paint is literally falling off but no rust and it was severely neglected when I got it. Now I trust it more than the average used car. It's over 300k but I would trust it to drive from anchorage to Miami
I live in Canada and wish you lived here. You are one of the best, honest, genuine and hard working mechanics I have ever seen so far. I also learned a lot from watching this video since I own a 2002 Toyota Camry. Thank you. God bless you and your family!
I barely spend more than 25-30 minutes on some videos but I have been finding myself watching your videos from beginning to end. I very much enjoy learning from your videos and appreciate your honest insights/reviews about cars, repairs, and everything in between. I go to Chicago often to visit my sister and the next time I go there I’d definitely visit your shop to shake your hand and thank you for the knowledge you selflessly share to all of us. Thank you and more power to you and your shop. Love from FL❤.
You have helped me to stay with Toyota even tho the prices have jumped.. Was all ways a chevy man but grown tiered of visits to the shop.. Thx 4 your detailed work.
I own a 2011 Tacoma SR5 with the 2TR-FE (2WD). This was one of the most wonderfully informative videos on the 2TR-FE engines that I have ever seen. I appreciated your insights on what should be done to assure the longevity of this engine. Unlike the Tacoma you worked on, I don't (nor would I) subject this truck to the type of engine stresses that this one was subject to. I follow all recommended maintenance intervals, with the exception of changing the ATF fluid periodically (Toyota says that the ATF will last the life of the transmission . . . I choose to periodically change it).
I own 16 Handles trucks don't have many more 2007/2008 and not that good they do burn oil unites go to the first-generation Tacoma motor take it from an old and a half tons of them I had a lot of them guys just guessing
Man, every time I listen to you, you’re reminding me of my mechanic. Honest mechanics are hard to find but you’re one of them. Advising the customer to buy a different car instead of investing more in a depreciated one is not something every mechanic would do. Most of them would go right along with the repairs knowing that soon enough they’d be seeing the car for another repair - more money in the pocket.
I don't even own a Tacoma truck and I watched this entire video. Totally mesmerized how he could take that entire engine apart and put it back together. Very impressive!
Brother, this is the longest video of yours that I have watched. I have to admit that I loved every second of it! The Car Care Nut documented a thorough autopsy and did an amazing mechanical resurrection! 🙌🏼 Because these engines are so durable we know very little about them. We learned a lot along the way and the time was well worth it. 🤓 Thanks for all that you do and God bless you and yours! 🙏🏼
I'm not a mechanic but fascinated buy the work that goes into maintaining vehicles. Loved the detailed procedure and you're enthusiasm to find the "why" and address the issue(s). So cool!!! Thanks for sharing.
I own a 2005 Tacoma 2.7 / 5 speed 2 wheel drive. I've had to spend about $1000 on it, but I only paid $10K for it from the original owner. I don't drive much and a new Tacoma is $30K. I've owned Toyotas since 1970. I was glad to hear the RPMs high at first start as mine starts at 2000 rpm until it warms up. Then 700 rpms.
this might be your best video yet. So thorough and with a successful and happy outcome. I love seeing cars taken care of so they can last that much longer. Junk yards are depressing.
Certainly your best video to date for us viewers. You showed us the who what and why on a difficult project that was not only informative but entertaining as well. I appreciate the time and effort it took to document this and I know how filming and editing can burn up your time. You are not only a friendly guy but knowledgeable and thorough. Nothing is too hard! Thank you
Hands down the most thorough mechanic I have ever watched. The time and level of attention and detail that you put towards each and every job is unmatched. I have so much respect for your thoroughness to ensure there isn’t something missed. You have sold me on Toyota or Lexus for our next vehicle and I will be on the lookout for one with an exceptional maintenance history and records. I know they will be rare but exactly what I will be looking for. There is no substitute in my opinion now after watching you for months.
Your knowledge is incredible. I took diesel mechanics in high school for extra credit and used to work on my own cars back in the 80s, but they are way to complicated for me now. I enjoy watching and learning from your videos. I have a 2019 4 runner and have learned so much about that vehicle from you. Thats how I stumbled on your channel. love your shop and your work ethic.
Nah the only difference now is computer controls and their sensors OG mechanicals and the understanding still apply. With a scanner you can still successfully diag not to mention a multimeter and electrical schematics will also do the same.
AMD is not only an amazing automotive technician, he is a very wise man that gives excellent advice. I have learned more watching his RUclips videos than I ever imagined that I would. God bless you AMD!
Yep! Same here....I learned more watching all his video than I did in school 20 years ago. Just 2 weeks ago I was reading a book that my 5 year got from the library. I immediately threw the book down as I read the first 2 page to her. The book was as retarded as the illustrator. That's how I felt when I read the first 2 page with 3 line sentence. God help us all. Our kids are being taught stupid seriously.
I am no car nut but I really enjoyed this video, your truth and integrity showed thru, You reinforce my faith in mankind there are still good mechanics today. I am glad you opened your own shop you deserve all the good fortune of your work. God bless good people like you.
I absolutely loved this segment! Thank you for taking us on the journey, and being transparent on your thoughts along the way. It's great to know that even professionals struggle at times and you have to constantly work at things to keep your skills sharp. The total cost was huge to say the least, but in today's environment, maybe it still makes more sense than getting another vehicle. Having seen this, I'm thinking about flipping my old Accord and finding a decent Tacoma or Highlander instead. Toyota quality is still unmatched.
I've always wondered why this great engine didn't even make honorable mention on your best and worst Toyota engine list video. Great videos, Ive watched many of them multiple times. Thanks and keep up the great work.
I wish I could know a trusted, reliable and reasonably priced mechanic like you in the Austin, TX area. Enjoyed watching this and the honest opinion about when to repair and when to throw away.
It's more than an hour from Austin, but A Foregin Affair is an honest shop in Schertz, TX (NE of San Antonio off of I-35). The owner/head mechanic has been a pro for decades. His wife runs the office. Tell them the interpreter sent you. It's worth the drive from Austin. You won't regret it.
I am very impressed with your character. The world needs way more people like you! My daughter has been driving my 98 camry for 13 years. It's been a great car but things are mounting up to repair/replace. Then she was involved in an accident and damaged bumper and headlight. We are getting $1500 from ins. company for repairs. i told her it's time she get another car. i can sell it for around $1000 and she can have $2500 for a down payment. Thanks so much for all your great advice.
Damn. They managed to run that engine into the ground within 200k? Thats impressive. Im with you on the diagnosis. They totally overworked that little 4 cyl.
AMD, Thank you for taking the time with those two KEY lessons - 1. ‘What the plan is’ for our aging vehicle. It IS key to making a good choice. And, 2. Understanding the WHY did this happen - and us asking WHY when there’s an unexpected / unexplained issue (coolant loss not seen on ground) problem so it doesn’t turn into a nightmare. You’re an awesome teacher. Thank you again!!
Best line I've ever heard from your videos: "We don't pick the jobs; the jobs that need to be done, get done..." Every kid in the country needs to hear this daily.
Congratulations! I watched the whole thing and loved the process. I hope the owner appreciates the awesome job you did and now knows the attention to detail you put into it. Hopefully he removes the plow…
I have watched your videos' for sometime now, and I will say this. This guy is the most honest Mechanic I know, and I would TRUST him to the Nth Degree! Thank You so much for sharing this video, as well as all the others you produce!
It's a tribute to how good that engine is - even pushed like it was, still running at 175k. I've had a 2003 Taco, a 2007, and now a 2019. If not the best trucks ever, pretty darned close.
For years I was an HVAC Mechanic and do some of my own work on my cars.I know about problems that you can run into but my experiences have been nothing compared to watching you take apart this car , get the engine out and back in and running. My hat is off to you as You sir are one hell of a mechanic.
As a fellow HVAC tech, I can’t imagine keeping all of the parts, electrical connectors and hoses all labeled correctly. Not sure how they are able to do it.
So awesome in this day and age that good mechanics like yourself exsist!!! This job reminds me when my buddies and I ride a new trail on our mountain bikes that we haven't rode before. We call it "riding blind" and watching you digging into an engine that you haven't replaced before reminds me of just that. "Riding Blind". I believe being the honest man that you are, that you are continously making God smile! God bless you and thank you for all that you are!
Thank you for taking the trouble to film this. It was so interesting. I couldn’t imagine any other technician taking the care and time to do this job right the way you did. I commend you.
AMD, I see 3300 comments and I already posted one. BUT I am now at the point of your video when you do the "real teaching" The life lessons and how to make decisions on repairs or to reassess the cost/benefits. You sir are a teacher of more than just car repair, you teach life lessons and good decisions. Bless you too.
Very informative and honest. As a former DIY/shadetree mechanic used to working on really old,rusty and stubborn nuts and bolts, I discovered from I can't remember the source, that a mixture of 50%ATF, 50%Acetone (much much more effective than WD40 penetrating oil) can loosen anything. The mechanism of the acetone portion works by converting ferrous oxide/ into something a lot more brittle.
20 years in the car repair industry, I never met a mechanic so dedicated so professional.
My hats off to you sir .
Amazing knowledge info. Thanks so much for sharing freely
Total agreement!!!!!!
Auto mechanics has never been simple. There are a LOT of specialized skills and knowledge required! And it is getting MORE complicated every year. Today, a mechanic needs not only to crank wrenches, but also to know electronics and computers, as well as plastics and where to get parts, for dozens of brands and thousands of models. Auto mechanics requires as much or more specialized knowledge as many more exalted professional workers…
me too i agree with your post
Cause you never met a mechanic that makes $3 million a year just off RUclips
I don't own a Tacoma that have a 2.7L engine that burns oil, yet I find myself watching the full 52 minutes video due to how informative and well documented. Amazing job, I wish I lived in Chicago your shop will be the only shop working on my cars. Well done as usual.
Someone like him is so valuable as a mechanic when you need to maintain your vehicle, and you can't put a dollar figure on trust.
@@02markcal It's hard to find a honest and trustworthy mechanic nowadays. I only wishes his shop is near me.
careful for what you wish for
It's like watching a suspense movie, great work.
Same here, but I couldn't help but watch this skillfully made & captivating video!
Has decades of experience taking apart every Toyota engine ever made.
Runs into new job, consults manuals.
That people is the definition of humility. Wow, you really are a true professional!
Yes
One of the most important things you learn in life is to recognize your own limitations.
@@icosthop9998 you grt mechancs and so called mechanics this man is the best look at the workshop that tells you what is what plus he takes pride in his work hard to find from cape town south africa well done
We had an IS 250, many on this channel know it was disappointing, but still made 18 years. But it ceased to be nice as many features available only through touch screen had failed. Burning a quart per 1100. Couldn’t get a much newer screen part. Needed tires, brakes the screen and it added up to almost value. Had fan issues. Told wife, we are one more problem away from losing value, but I say just say let it go. A key was I wanted to get a newer car while they still had more solid tech. I wanted an RX 350, but ruled the new design generation out. I think Toyotas are best bought new. I hated buying a 2019, that’s a lot of money on a used car that I’m taking over after someone else’s care. So far we love it. BTW that IS, it started misfiring, again, on way to the dealer.
No matter how old or experienced you get. There is nothing wrong with consulting a manual. Manuals can remind you of things you may have forgotten or just give you a heads up to a common annoyance that can save you time or frustration with a hidden and easily broken part.
Look at how clean the work Shop is , that is how much of a perfectionist he is , absolutely perfect.
you are correct!! A well organized shop actually saves time/money.
Mechanics like AMD set a bar that all mechanics should be. Customers deserve better. I personally dont mind paying more if the quality of diagnosis and work backs it up.
I would drive my Volvo Estate in there during the winters in Finland, there would not be a clean spot in that carage😀
This guy is a Legend.
Big Time
He should change the name to The Car Care Legend lol
💯
He is just as good in-person as he is on video. He gives great advice and repairs. I never doubt things are done right on my LS.
He would give all the credit to Toyota.
I wish we had more people like you in the car repair industry!
He is a dying breed. Kids don’t want to get dirty nowadays
I was going to say the same thing. When I worked at a Porsche Audi dealer, I had a pretty good bunch of techs. I was early 20's and some techs had 20+ years in shops before I arrived. There were "experts" the guys who could rebuild any engine and I would feel 100% confident in the long life of the fix. Also great at eelctrical. Others, were speedy parts replacers, yet lousy diagnosticians. I see the first type guy in you.
Unfortunately we now live in a world where everything has a price and nothing has any value.
@GroupBEJ25 are you ok with the extra cost to the owners for the time lost in making these videos?
@@robertbutler8004 Are the owners complaining?
Ive been a shade tree mechanic since I was 15 and I'm now 79. Proves again, you're never too old to learn. Thanks.
Great to see you learning It’s aspirational 🧰🔧❤️
This needs to be recognized for a RUclips content award for delving into a subject that few have and with such great detail and clarity. Well done.
A video that takes so much effort from such a skilled and honest automotive technician. This is the first super thanks comment I've ever given.
Nice 👍
I wish I could trust more mechanics as much as I trust this guy to get the job done right. He’s the definition of pride in your work.
If God forbid I had this problem to my vehicle,
I'd pay this price to this mechanic any day any time.
We need more Mechanic's like you.
Honest and professional.
God bless you.
oil cost less then repair
I have no problem with his repair or work but I'd probably look for a wrecked toyota and look to buy an engine....
@@hobojon44The block was rusting apart 😂😂😂
We live in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and we are now fans of The Care Nut. He has a wonderful 'on air ' temperament and attitude. This guy could easily be anyone's friend. What a great guy?
Nice…another qlder😄👌🏻
Toyota tech here for over a decade in the northeast. Never seen one of these engines worked on either, very interesting to finally see into the engine. One thing, in my dealership, most likely we would have removed the cab of the truck to remove the engine. I've done countless V6 timing cover reseals, and we've found by far the easiest way is to remove the cab. It allows easy access to all the mount bolts and other components where heat may be required to loosen. It wouldn't have helped with your stubborn bolts in the transmission, but it would have aided in some of the disassembly and removing of the engine, more so on the V6 models. True, you would have to open the brake system, but you can leave the driveline attached to the frame assembly, and leaving the majority of the engine harness in, easier access to the compressor and starter. All in all, about an hour and a half to two hours to remove the cab. Pro and cons to each method, but having seen a few of your other videos and how to remove some engines from cars, it's very similar to how you do them.
Regardless, great video's and awesome insights. It's really nice seeing someone out there dedicated to doing their job proper and asking the questions 'why' something failed, rather then just throwing parts at something. I've checked out a few of your videos and have been extremely impressed with your professionalism and explanations. As a Toyota technician , I've started directing some of the newer tech's we get to your channel. You have great insights and explain the what, why, and how extremely well. I wish you the best of luck in the future and hope your business prospers and thank you for trying showing how excellence and professionalism in this industry is suppose to look.
This is what the comments section is all about. Thanks for sharing your experience!
As a tech how do you feel about the2.5 dynamic force in the 2023 rav4 calling for 0w16 oil ?
52:25 not a mechanic but ive often thought about that, be it truck bed or cab depending whats being worked on.
I was a tech for Ford dealer for 14years. We always removed the cab for major engine work on trucks.
Do you know of any good old skool toyota tech in Australia?
I have a 2008 2zr-fe and do not trust local mechanics on my vehicle but at 127k, im needing servicing. Even the new techs at the dealers make errors.
Hands down some of the most informative and no BS maintenance videos on RUclips. Keep up the great work bud!
Yeah. This guy is one of the good ones. Honest, knowledgeable. Great time lapse footage...
Good stuff!
Spot on
I like that he likes new as much as I do.
Bravo sir. This is why I am not a mechanic. You deserve all the money you make.
The advice about having a plan and not getting caught in the moment of emotion is wisdom. Thank you.
Working on rusty cars is definately a nightmare. You never know which bolt will snap on you and cause the repair to go south completely. Salute to you sir!
Yep, stuck bolts, and hidden costs as parts break.
stuck bellhousing bolts suck too. I helped a friend do a clutch once and the top bellhousing bolt was galled and it fought me the whole way out, with all the extensions I could only get like 1/16 the of a turn out of it every ratchet cycle with a ton of strength. Took forever.
Have a wrx that I got In place of a botched deal on another older one that was supposed to have a motor built. Had to take the loss and buy another one with the funds that were dipped in original car, and unfortunately it's pretty rusty. Already had to replace pwr steering hoses and all the cylinder's fur steering. Haven't scratched the surface yet. May just sell it now before it becomes a perpetual can of worms. Costly error in judgement I made with it.
Absolute pleasure watching this video. Seeing the care and pride you have in your work is fantastic and is lost on a lot of the younger generation. I wish I lived near you, I would have you do all my work on my Tacoma. I listen to your advice and just upgraded from a 2017 Sport to a 2023 PRO and changed the Oil at 1,000 miles. Really appreciate your Toyota knowledge & expertise.
One snapped or stuck bolt adds hours. Ugh, the daymares are coming back.
Yup. One snapped off bolt could turn into a complete nightmare and cost $$$. I just did exhaust manifolds yesterday on a truck, 3 broken bolts to begin with 2 broke coming out. Had to pull out the welder for extraction. Got them all out in a few hours👍
Crazy how much was involved even just trying to take out the transmission. Thanks for showing as much of the process as you could!
I have probably watched a hundred of your videos and I am a bit of a car nut. Doing this job you should be canonized and apply for sainthood.
After watching your description of the CX-5, I purchased a 2021 CX-5 for my wife with only 5000 miles on it and I have serviced every single thing humanly possible to service on the car. Plus it's been under coated with fluid oil and I'm going to keep it nice and moist underneath it. That's all I have to say I love your demeanor and your customer service and everything about your entire channel.
John Neubauer
Looks simple, but rust adds to the problem.
I wish I could give this video a thousand likes. What an amazing journey he took us on with this rebuild, knows his stuff through & through & such integrity, wish all mechanics were this excellent & cared about their fellow man like he does.
Love all his videos but this one was super special! ✌️🐝✌️
Looks to me that car has seen a lot of salt
If you snow plow you need to wash off the frame after using it.
Especially if you are not driving the vehicle around much except between snow plowing jobs.
@@alanbrookes6637
I’m suspecting that the plow also opened up an area that allowed salt to collect on to the engine block, causing it to rust significantly.
When I first clicked on this video I initially said to myself "screw this; 50 minutes of my time for an engine replacement of some boring Toyota vehicle that I personally have zero interest in?". Within a minute or so I was transfixed and watched the whole thing without hitting the fast-forward bar once, as you provide riveting content to those with mechanical interest. Keep up the excellent work!!!
Same 👍
You are a true pioneer AMD, not only are you one of a very few to crack into this engine, but you filmed it for all of us to see the insides of the toughest engine ever made. Thank you for taking on this challenge and documenting it, you're my hero.
I loved your storytelling during this one.
Expensive repair, but the truck is at least in pretty good shape rust wise. If the frame was rotted then this would be a bad decision.
Does the 4 cyl 2.4 burn oil due to like of oil changes o ring problem
Now I understand where all the rusting came from, it's from the snowplowing. My takeaway from this is never repurpose your vehicle for what its intended. You might get away by 6 or or even a dozen of instances but never for a long period of time.
I went to my local Toyota dealership to get my 2008 Highlander worked on, while there I was looking at all the new Toyota's and realize that they were all marked up by $5,000 dollars. Before getting.my 08 Highlander in January of this year, i sold my 2009 Acura TL with over 207,000 miles on it, the last time i owned a Toyota as in 2001
@@weldonlilley He has videos of the 2.4 oil consumption problem, just search his channel. But basically, Toyota screwed up the 2.4L engine by using low-tension piston rings in a foolish attempt to reduce friction and improve fuel economy. I know it mostly affected the 2007-2009 model years, possibly others. Toyota actually issued a repair campain on this where they would fix it up to 150,000 miles if it consumed more than a quart of oil in like 1200 miles or something like that.
@@hotruss7630 I think it probably just plowed a driveway. Thing is light weight and under powered for a plow truck. No way it commercially plowed.
I am so impressed by your skills and ethics. It is so rare to have someone like you who actually looks out for the customer. I have been lucky to have had a good friend who was a mechanic and cared about his customers...mechanics like you guys are rare...you are slowly disappearing. Thank you for sharing your insights into the mechanical world, but also the philosophy of a true mechanic Guru!
May the Lord bless you and keep you;
May the Lord make his face Shine upon you and be gracious to you;
May the Lord turn His face towards you and give you Peace.
God bless you my friend...you are truly impressive.
Would be cool if washer fluid will be slowly injected into cylinders to keep clean heads😊 why nobody thought of this
@@user70331 Naa. Inject bleach and battery acid instead. Or just urine in the gas tank too.
The last of his line no doubts. Bushyboy Oz.
Amen 🙏
The world needs more honest mechanics, like you. For 7k, and change, he basically got a new truck, for that amount? You’re a great professional! If I lived in your state, and you were my mechanic, I wouldn’t let anyone else touch my car. Great Job Sir👌
You consistently put out some of the best auto repair content on RUclips. I am not a mechanic, but do love to fix my vehicles when I can, and I've always loved cars and engines and everything that goes into them. Great content, no BS, no filler, no unnecessary music, love it. Keep up the good work.
Great 👍 content,
Yeah, I've seen some good videos ruined by loud/annoying music.
“ I hope this video was helpful and informative “ ? Are you kidding me? This is one most helpful,informative an insightful video you ever done. From what a pain it is to replace a engine to why it failed , how to decide wether a car is worth fixing. What a honest mechanic should sound like … thank you for the information,the education, the honesty. And most of all your efforts in making these videos.
I'm extremely happy to see the amount of care AMD put towards this job. I really wish I have someone near me to take care of my cars like you do.
give it a few months.
Me too, but i live in Portugal
Finding a good mechanic is a real problem. It's kind of like hit and miss.
You probably wouldn't like the price
Tacos bring big money these days. So they get the treatment!
I had a 2001 Prado that came with the 3RZ-FE engine, 2.7 L, the 2TR is based on that engine, I sold that Prado last year after 500k KM, absolutely zero issues with engine.
The only thing I can say is thank you. I am in Florida and went with a friend to look at an 05 Tundra. It was relative low miles, with beautiful paint and clean interior. After watching some of your videos regarding rust I became more vigilant. Putting this one owner 105k mile on a lift revealed a real mess, the frame, brake lines, everything was crusty, which explained the "bargain" price. I'm not sure if we would have caught it without me having seen the "Don't buy rust" video. I've never seen anything like it. Thanks again.
Was the vehicle from up north? Vehicles from areas where they salt the road don't last long. My brother lives in NC and his gas tank actually fell out just recently from the straps rusting. I live in Florida and have an 05 Tacoma that is solid.
It’s always been know as a fair weather vehicle, cheaply made body panels and frame rot
@@paulhunter9613 Longest lasting vehicles ever made... as long as you live in the south.
Another great video. Thanks. Had my own shop for 42 years. I know the feeling of reaching that point of no return when beginning a repair, “ Alright let’s go, get out the big tools “. I had always tried to advise customers if a car was really worth the repair, mileage v/s possible life span of the car. What is really sad is when someone has an emotional and sentimental attachment to the vehicle, deceased parent,grandparent spouse etc. and they just can’t let it go. They will pouring money they can’t afford into it no matter what your advice. I always tried to remind them “ it’s just metal,rubber and plastic, your memories are what counts.” You can only help the best you can but they have to make their own decisions. 😢😢
Car is a big expense and sometimes it’s really hard to determine when enough is enough in terms of repairs especially in today’s totally crazy car market
I agree with you 100% I just dumped $2000, into a 95 f150 that I've had since new. Low mileage truck in great shape but inevitably there will be other things
that will need repair. Yes, I have an emotional bond to this truck but at some
point you have to let it go before it really starts to cost you. The thought is,
well let me see if i can get a couple more years out of it now that i just spent
so much on it. Before you know it something else needs repair, and then you
start to question why you didn't trade it in for something newer and more reliable.
@@mark98070 that’s what I am saying sometimes it’s really hard to say when enough is enough especially if you are not car seavy individual like myself and you don’t have some one like The car care nut close by. I am keep heaving that thought in my head ok I’ll fix this and maybe I’ll get another year out of it and the long be hold next month it’s something else. I really over keeped my previous car and dumped so much money into it that I would rather use for down payment
This comment brought a tear to my eye. Cheers.
What's challenging these days are mechanical total losses. The body is NOT that rusty (or maybe even rust free), body is very good, but just the cost of labor/parts and to repair or replace the engine/transmission is leading the car to be written off. You kinda wanna be environmentally as you don't to prematurely junk a car.
I feel for the owner of this truck. Must be a hard working guy, and he went to the best mechanic. The costly repair has gotta hurt. But hey! We got to see a master at work, trouble shooting and problem solving. I hope the owner is happy with how this turned out in the end.
Even if he had to take out a loan to get the repairs done. Less than a year it’s paid off again. That’s what I like about my 2002 it’s paid for.
And my wife’s 2012 is to.
And it only has 60k on its clock.
Way cheaper than a new truck!
If the idiot don't change his oil and still beating on his shirt and only lasted 100,000 miles you got to change your oil people are stupid most people not all are dumb that's why there's a lot of garbage on the market because nobody likes changing oil you got to do it yourself if you don't have to change your oil learn if you still want to watch people fix cars and think that God keep doing that because it's you you are the fool you are a f****** up your own car you are damaging your own s*** you are causing your car or your own problems by not changing the oil
If all you fools out there change your oil every 3,000 Mi and the s*** you buy brand new you will have no problems with it at all but you can do it every 10 12 15 or never and then keep watching s*** like this and then take the guys God you're a fool
I have a 2012 Tacoma with the 4 cylinder engine like this. It has 72,000 miles on it, but it is still 11 years old. It isn't 4 wheel drive either, I wasn't aware they were available with the option. I have to add that it is in excellent condition and the local dealership offered me $15,000 cash for it. I've seen it sell for more than I paid for mine brand new. Toyota told me they cannot get Tacomas used. I'm not getting rid of mine. I'm 70 years old and someone will get my truck when I die. I live in the desert so rust isn't much of an issue.
As a physician, I love your "Joyous Moments" . You describe that feeling of not only solving a mystery, but also knowing that you will now be able to make it better!
That is why we do what we do! Thank You Sir !!!!
I’m retired after 40 yrs of automotive repair. I don’t watch a lot of auto repair videos because it doesn’t interest me as much anymore but I’m subscribed to you because of your integrity. Of course after all the yrs of repairing, I own a 2011 Lexus es350 and wife owns a 2018 Camry se 2.4 for good reason. Toyota makes the best cars and trucks in my opinion. Like you said, do the maintenance and it’ll last for a long time. Like all your videos and keep up the great work. Shop looks great btw. 👍
awesome, im working on getting my 95 corolla up and running, only 150k miles I'd say she's got plenty of life left in her
I wonder if it would have been more economical to just hone the cylinder, put oversized rings and a new head gasket.
On a budget. Might have still burned some oil. 🤷♂️
@@frankcee4342 Too much rust on the block to ensure it's longevity is my guess.
@@brandtboisseranc4478 Those cast iron parts are plenty thick enough to stand some rust, the vehicle bodywork on the other hand is not - that is why a vehicle becomes a money pit when bodywork is going....
Well documented, superb work by a master mechanic and his team. The video work required for such a complicated repair is really demanding. Thank you for taking the time to show the work and to go into detail the root cause of the failure.
Here's the deal, you're 125% absolutely correct. $7500 isn't a bad price. The frame seems to be somewhat clean. I'd start undercoating the truck, maintain your transmission, keep your fluids changed as it sound like the owner already does. He has to live in the "salt belt." Only Salt Belt vehicles have a permanent snow plow hook up! Point is, if he takes care of it and stops pushing it beyond its means, he'll have this truck for a long time with that new short block. I own a 94 toyota pickup with a new short block 22RE. The second owner started to undercoating as soon as it came back to NY 10 years ago. To this day, people still stop me at the gas station and ask, "What year is this thing?" Point is, take care of it and it'll take care of you. Great Channel!!
What part of NY? I’m Saratoga county… just bought a 2013 Tacoma…manual 4x4…. Would you recommend going to Toyota for undercoat or somewhere else?
@@mannyarnold6505 unfortunately I’m about 4 hours west of you. Honestly, I took mine back to the dealership only cause it came with a 10 year warranty against rusting. They did a great job from what I can see.
Yeah, Tacomas hold their value. In FL, an early 90's 4x4 models in great shape go for 5k.
So I'm not trying to dispute anything the mechanic says, I'm just trying learn...
But I don't see how "just" plowing snow could over tax that engine and cause the head gasket leak. First off I would think the truck would lose traction and just spin it's tires, if anything was to fail you would think it would be axels, drive shafts, u-joints, and transmission etc. Unless it was run at red line in low gear trying to plow through..
Anyway, I'm sure that there is more to the story that only the owner of the truck knows, or maybe there was a flaw in the head gasket right from the factory. This question might have been asked and answered already, maybe by the owner himself, I just don't have time to go through 3600 comments...
I have no problem plowing with the 6 cylinder.
But not with the lesser powered 4.
But that is just me.
$7k is actually less than I thought when I saw how everything started going wrong and stripping and breaking off. I actually thought it was reasonable for this to be like $10k+ due to all the work and things that needed to be replaced so I would say that's actually well worth it considering how garbage the new and used car market is currently.
This was actually worth the repair price, because I don’t think you can even buy a 10 year old Tacoma for less than 15 grand nowadays.
@@SteveB88 Yeah and so long as the frame and underbody can stay in tact for maybe the next decade it would be awesome to have a brand new motor. It is unfortunate at this point that the engine will far outlast the body, frame, or interior but like we said it's likely still money well spent.
Don’t answer that text! It’s a scam!
SAME! literally assumed $14k for the repair tbh lol
I think 7k was just for parts, not including labor cost?
Friend of mine had one of these with 230,000+ miles on it and I was amazed at how it had almost zero vibration at idle. You could put your hand on top of the engine and barely feel it running.
@ that mileage that thing barely broken in.
This guy knows what he is doing. Never met a mechanics with this kind of knowledge and passion.
Yes...this guy is the real deal mechanic that that knows what he's doing.
I wish I knew this guy in the video and give him a hug and a good hand shake...... you can't find many technician like that.
God bless him.
This engine has been in the Hilux 2wd from the mid 90s to now 2023, the only real change in that time was going from shims to hydraulic lifters around 2005 in Australia. This video was awesome and shows how good this mechanic is👍💯
I think you're confusing this with the 3RZ motor.
@@camo8768 The 3RZ was replaced in 2004 by the 2TR- FE which came with the hydraulic lifters.
Yeah, I figured you were insinuating they were the same engine.
Now this is a man that truly cares about the customer , what I love about AMD is you make the customer aware of what repairs are really necessary on the car or truck and you repair them at a reasonable time and a reasonable rate and being an honest mechanic is so rare today this is unusual to see a 2.7 give out , I loved watching your video and thank you for doing it and showing us how it's done .
This is the main reason I bought my 2015 Tacoma with the 2.7 4 cylinder. As a retired mechanic I appreciate the simplicity and the reliability of this engine but mine has a 5 speed manual transmission which was phased out in later years
Brand new or used?
@@lewhamy7445 New - Toyota 4 bangers with cast iron block are really durable
I bought Dad's last truck, 2009 Barcelona Red with that drive train. 18,512 miles and in my two years taking care of it for my kids, so far have added 10k miles, and a number of accessories (Redline Tuning's Hood QuickLift kit was first.) that make life better. Cheers!
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They stopped in 2018, and brought back the 5 speed with a 2.7 for 2024.
The quality of your content is unmatched.
You're not just some bloviating talker. You walk your talk, and do something that is unmatched.
Incredible, incredible stuff.
Boy this is a really great video. Anyone who has repaired vehicles knows things can, and do, go sideways for a large variety of reasons. This just shows how a job can turn into much more than a standard job due to extenuating circumstances. Thank you for all of you hard work on your channel!
Sir I’ve been driving older toy trucks for quite awhile never have had one go south even close to what you’ve shown now I know why I change oil regularly and check oil and coolant they just keep going I have no complaints about Toyota heck even have a grandson driving my old 4 cylinder 4wd and still no problems I think that was an 84 or 86 !! So you have shown me what happens when you ask for it !!!
I am not a mechanic, but I love this video! I tinker on my vehicles and change the oil and do minor things but I love seeing the whole process of how this Toyota was restored to a good working condition.
Such a lovely word ; tinker.😅
Every customer of his, can consider themselves lucky to have such a good and, above all, honest(!) car mechanic! Greetings from Austria/Europe.
Why can’t more mechanics be like this guy. Heck why can’t more people be this honest and straightforward!
Man, that feeling of anxiously starting an engine you just totally tore down and rebuilt is like no other.. brought back nostalgic memories.. thanks man you rock..
I like your honesty and your integrity telling customers straight up the condition of their cars. Not being a part of throwing good money after bad advice to the customer is a very wise decision on your part and a wise decision if they take your advice. I have been there many times and even though I do "most" of my own work it's always been a financial decision when it comes to keeping and repairing a car vs the reality of needing to cut my losses and give it to some charity for whatever they can get out of it. Thank you once again for your honesty.
I liked when he told customer on camera, that the owner secretly knows why his truck is burning oil. Kudos Car Car Nut! Good hearted honest man. 🥰
I think I speak for everyone when I sat that we appreciate all of your incredible efforts that you put into every video! You have helped me personally with so many maintenance projects, and I can't thank you enough. I wish you all the best going forward!
I don’t know how he keeps battling so well through the million little challenges each project throws at him - I admire his perseverance!!
a great video !
It makes me wonder just what the mechanic’s
from company’s who make crap Car Engine’s
will think !
when they see a feller from Toyota
say it exactly like it is 🤷♂️. Pete 🇬🇧
Ps I’d love to see how this motors is running in 3 years time ……
Hi, i own 1TR-FE and it still runs well after 150k kilometer. After 10 years owning it, i had valve cover gasket issue, i've never known if head gasket would blown like that because in my country, it would run to 500k km just fine. I also had small radiator hose failure, because toyota use all silicon without braided hose included. 2.7 2TR-FE known for poor gas mileage, lack of power, and no one would want it. It was only available 2-3 years when it was launched. Recently, Toyota released Fortuner with "refined" 2TR-FE and it seems everybody is happy. Nice video sir!
Never have I been so happy to see a car start!!! After all that work, siezed bolts and rusted out components. Amazing dedication and a great work ethic!!!
AMD, A 'failure' of the 2TR-FE engine at a mere 175,000 miles is what is known as the exception that proves the rule. As always, thanks for keeping it REAL and giving us the whole picture.😁
Get GDI ENGINE
Better than 40k+ for a brand new work truck
Wow, you sir are the best mechanic I have ever seen at work! I honestly was able to learn so much from you in this video, and also about just how hard certain jobs can be! I can't believe how hard it is to do an engine replacement on a Tacoma. That's a job that requires a very skilled mechanic by any standards! Now consider that this is a plow truck with bigger tires, it's been exposed to alot of salt, snow and freezing colding temperatures and it did that all winter for many years! That truck held up very well, but it was worked extremely hard too. For this mechanic to remove the entire drivetrain like that, and only breaking a couple things, that's impressive, because everything was seized on there to begin with!! This man is the mechanic I aspire to be one day. I'm 24 now, and I've had alot of bumps in the road preventing me from becoming a mechanic. I had a bad bike accident where my hands and wrists took most of the damage. I lost about 50% of my gripping strength in my right hand, 60% of my dexterity too. My wrist feels like it's very slightly sprained on my right too. On my left hand, my index finger and thumb took no damage so they have good grip and dexterity. However the rest of it, middle finger, ring finger, pinkie, they lost 40% dexterity, 55% grip, and my left wrist actuslly got it the worst, it feels like it's permanently sprained. My hands and wrists hurt so bad, they start burning and then go numb very quickly if I'm working in the cold. My dream was to become a mechanic and I showed alot of potential too! So nowadays it's just a hobby, a skill that I use to help people, sometimes I make small amounts of money doing simple jobs, I help my friends and family avoid huge repair bills by preventing small problems from becoming huge ones, I can also save my friends and family money by diagnosing, taking them to the parts store with me to buy that one cheap part that costs $70 in labour to install at a shop, and doing it in their driveway with simple tools over the course of an hour with a break or two to give my hands a rest. I genuinely enjoy it, in Canada we have 4 levels that we classify our mechanics with, level 1, 2, 3, and 4, level 4 is a master mechanic. I'm capable of what a level 1 can do, like in a hands on situation, but in my head, if you consider all the stuff I've been taught but haven't done yet, I have about the knowledge of a level 2. This guy though, he's truly the mechanic I wish I could be!!
Very good video sir! I'm a mechanic of 20 years myself here in Saltsylvania (Pennsylvania) and also an owner of a 2011 2tr-fe equipped 4wd Tacoma. One of the main reasons i bought my truck is because of the engine. I bought it on the basic reason that I've never seen this engine come into my bay with an issue other than a valve cover gasket leak or that plastic coolant bypass pipe leak which i did on my truck last summer at 109k. My truck does not live an easy life. Never garaged and daily driven for the past 8 years i've owned it, including hauling truckload after truckload of oak, ash, and sycamore firewood along with countless loads of manure and other stuff too heavy for these trucks. So to see you post your first teardown video of a 2tr was very intriguing and interesting. These are very very tough little engines and used on every continent around the world. I had to watch. Thank you!
You Sir are a true professional. Wish we had more Mechanic's like yourself. $7300.00 to me was very reasonable not at all overpriced. Thank you and God bless 🙏😊
Seriously?? Only needed pistons, liners/rebore, headgasket and timing chain (chain for insurance while the engine is stripped down) . The "rust" is paint and surface rust and no issue at all, as for "too many" freeze plugs??? Some poor fool just had their pants down and buttfucked for a new block that wasn't needed.
@@andykennedy5982 mechanic told the guy what he needed and how the mechanic wanted to do the job. Customer agreed enough said! get a life!
@@mediahound587 The "mechanic" is a con-man kid, now stfu ignorant dickhead. It was a bit of surface rust that in the next 20 years wouldn't warrant a new block.
@@mediahound587 Unnecessarily mean comment. He has a life.
@@briantitchener4829 Yeah, you might wanna learn to read too
As an owner of a 2009 Tacoma, 2TR-FE, 2WD, 5speed, I loved hearing your thoughts about this engine and truck. Keep up the great work.
THE ENGINE WAS EXSPOSED TO SOLT ALOT OF THE TIME !
HENTS THE HEADACHE OF DISSABLING OF EVERYTHING .
GREAT JOB 👍
LOVE YOUR WORK.
KIND REGARDS 🇦🇺
What a timely advice! Sometimes it is difficult to know when to let go an old car. I am going through this dilemma right now. Part of it is because shopping for new cars these days is the worst. I used to be able to go to the dealer, test drive a model, and choose from 2 or 3 different trims or colors right from the dealer's lot. Now you have to pre-order one without seeing it and "hope" it will arrive in 12 months.
I just put a preorder for a 23 prius myself. My old 97 Camry just will not cut it for the job I'm getting. I'm going to be driving 180 miles round trips for that job so I highly doubt that old hunk of junk can really handle that for long. The car already is in rather poor shape but I'd been struggling to replace it with the horrific market. Even now that I reserved a car to arrive in the next 3 weeks, it also had a $2K mark up. This market is just trash.
@@Skylancer727 How many miles? I have a 98 Camry that I trust to do daily grueling 180 miles of demanding city driving. The paint is literally falling off but no rust and it was severely neglected when I got it. Now I trust it more than the average used car. It's over 300k but I would trust it to drive from anchorage to Miami
Nice to see an honest mechanic that takes care of their customers ❤
I live in Canada and wish you lived here. You are one of the best, honest, genuine and hard working mechanics I have ever seen so far. I also learned a lot from watching this video since I own a 2002 Toyota Camry. Thank you. God bless you and your family!
I barely spend more than 25-30 minutes on some videos but I have been finding myself watching your videos from beginning to end. I very much enjoy learning from your videos and appreciate your honest insights/reviews about cars, repairs, and everything in between. I go to Chicago often to visit my sister and the next time I go there I’d definitely visit your shop to shake your hand and thank you for the knowledge you selflessly share to all of us. Thank you and more power to you and your shop. Love from FL❤.
You have helped me to stay with Toyota even tho the prices have jumped.. Was all ways a chevy man but grown tiered of visits to the shop.. Thx 4 your detailed work.
I own a 2011 Tacoma SR5 with the 2TR-FE (2WD). This was one of the most wonderfully informative videos on the 2TR-FE engines that I have ever seen. I appreciated your insights on what should be done to assure the longevity of this engine. Unlike the Tacoma you worked on, I don't (nor would I) subject this truck to the type of engine stresses that this one was subject to. I follow all recommended maintenance intervals, with the exception of changing the ATF fluid periodically (Toyota says that the ATF will last the life of the transmission . . . I choose to periodically change it).
I own 16 Handles trucks don't have many more 2007/2008 and not that good they do burn oil unites go to the first-generation Tacoma motor take it from an old and a half tons of them I had a lot of them guys just guessing
Man, every time I listen to you, you’re reminding me of my mechanic. Honest mechanics are hard to find but you’re one of them. Advising the customer to buy a different car instead of investing more in a depreciated one is not something every mechanic would do. Most of them would go right along with the repairs knowing that soon enough they’d be seeing the car for another repair - more money in the pocket.
I don't even own a Tacoma truck and I watched this entire video. Totally mesmerized how he could take that entire engine apart and put it back together. Very impressive!
Five stars for your dedication to protect us !! 🙌🏽thank you !
Brother, this is the longest video of yours that I have watched. I have to admit that I loved every second of it! The Car Care Nut documented a thorough autopsy and did an amazing mechanical resurrection! 🙌🏼 Because these engines are so durable we know very little about them. We learned a lot along the way and the time was well worth it. 🤓 Thanks for all that you do and God bless you and yours! 🙏🏼
I'm not a mechanic but fascinated buy the work that goes into maintaining vehicles. Loved the detailed procedure and you're enthusiasm to find the "why" and address the issue(s). So cool!!! Thanks for sharing.
YOU ARE NUMBER ONE AND GREAT INDIVIDUAL; YOUR POLICY ARE MOST LOGICAL I EVER HEARD IN MY 77 YEARS IN THE AUTOMOTIVE BUSNESS.
POWER TO YOU.
I own a 2005 Tacoma 2.7 / 5 speed 2 wheel drive. I've had to spend about $1000 on it, but I only paid $10K for it from the original owner. I don't drive much and a new Tacoma is $30K. I've owned Toyotas since 1970. I was glad to hear the RPMs high at first start as mine starts at 2000 rpm until it warms up. Then 700 rpms.
That’s a BIG 4 banger, especially compared to the 22R in my Hilux - which burns no oil after 40 years.
this might be your best video yet. So thorough and with a successful and happy outcome. I love seeing cars taken care of so they can last that much longer. Junk yards are depressing.
Marvellous tech, pleasure to watch, how clean is that floor!
Hope the customer appreciate a good job. from the Uk
Certainly your best video to date for us viewers. You showed us the who what and why on a difficult project that was not only informative but entertaining as well. I appreciate the time and effort it took to document this and I know how filming and editing can burn up your time. You are not only a friendly guy but knowledgeable and thorough. Nothing is too hard! Thank you
Hands down the most thorough mechanic I have ever watched. The time and level of attention and detail that you put towards each and every job is unmatched. I have so much respect for your thoroughness to ensure there isn’t something missed.
You have sold me on Toyota or Lexus for our next vehicle and I will be on the lookout for one with an exceptional maintenance history and records. I know they will be rare but exactly what I will be looking for. There is no substitute in my opinion now after watching you for months.
hold on, this guy is from Chicago?????????????????????????
Your knowledge is incredible. I took diesel mechanics in high school for extra credit and used to work on my own cars back in the 80s, but they are way to complicated for me now. I enjoy watching and learning from your videos. I have a 2019 4 runner and have learned so much about that vehicle from you. Thats how I stumbled on your channel. love your shop and your work ethic.
Nah the only difference now is computer controls and their sensors OG mechanicals and the understanding still apply. With a scanner you can still successfully diag not to mention a multimeter and electrical schematics will also do the same.
AMD is not only an amazing automotive technician, he is a very wise man that gives excellent advice. I have learned more watching his RUclips videos than I ever imagined that I would. God bless you AMD!
Yep! Same here....I learned more watching all his video than I did in school 20 years ago. Just 2 weeks ago I was reading a book that my 5 year got from the library. I immediately threw the book down as I read the first 2 page to her. The book was as retarded as the illustrator. That's how I felt when I read the first 2 page with 3 line sentence. God help us all. Our kids are being taught stupid seriously.
I am no car nut but I really enjoyed this video, your truth and integrity showed thru, You reinforce my faith in mankind there are still good mechanics today. I am glad you opened your own shop you deserve all the good fortune of your work. God bless good people like you.
I absolutely loved this segment! Thank you for taking us on the journey, and being transparent on your thoughts along the way. It's great to know that even professionals struggle at times and you have to constantly work at things to keep your skills sharp. The total cost was huge to say the least, but in today's environment, maybe it still makes more sense than getting another vehicle. Having seen this, I'm thinking about flipping my old Accord and finding a decent Tacoma or Highlander instead. Toyota quality is still unmatched.
I thought my 1990 Honda accord was better than my 2013 Toyota Highlander.
@@colingenge9999 That’s good to know. I do like my Accord, just trying to see decide on making some repairs or moving on. Thanks for your input.
I don’t normally watch 52 min videos but that was fascinating. To see the work and effort is uplifting. Thanks AMD and your Team.
I've always wondered why this great engine didn't even make honorable mention on your best and worst Toyota engine list video. Great videos, Ive watched many of them multiple times. Thanks and keep up the great work.
I wish I could know a trusted, reliable and reasonably priced mechanic like you in the Austin, TX area. Enjoyed watching this and the honest opinion about when to repair and when to throw away.
It's more than an hour from Austin, but A Foregin Affair is an honest shop in Schertz, TX (NE of San Antonio off of I-35). The owner/head mechanic has been a pro for decades. His wife runs the office. Tell them the interpreter sent you. It's worth the drive from Austin. You won't regret it.
I am very impressed with your character. The world needs way more people like you! My daughter has been driving my 98 camry for 13 years. It's been a great car but things are mounting up to repair/replace. Then she was involved in an accident and damaged bumper and headlight. We are getting $1500 from ins. company for repairs. i told her it's time she get another car. i can sell it for around $1000 and she can have $2500 for a down payment. Thanks so much for all your great advice.
That's a joke
Man you may have thought twice after seeing the price of cars. NUTs. Fix your cars. Buying new is impossible and used is just as bad.
Damn. They managed to run that engine into the ground within 200k? Thats impressive. Im with you on the diagnosis. They totally overworked that little 4 cyl.
I have no knowledge of transmissions or engines but even I, right off the bat, saw that is not a vehicle for ploughing snow, haha.
@@josiahwyncott7519 man as daily drivers I've seen those motors running perfectly at 400k. That thing must've been working hard all it's life lmao
AMD,
Thank you for taking the time with those two KEY lessons - 1. ‘What the plan is’ for our aging vehicle. It IS key to making a good choice.
And, 2. Understanding the WHY did this happen - and us asking WHY when there’s an unexpected / unexplained issue (coolant loss not seen on ground) problem so it doesn’t turn into a nightmare.
You’re an awesome teacher. Thank you again!!
Best line I've ever heard from your videos:
"We don't pick the jobs; the jobs that need to be done, get done..."
Every kid in the country needs to hear this daily.
Well said….!
Really says a lot about how good these engines are that it's rare to find mechanics that have actually had them apart.
Either That
Or Owners Are Too Embarrassed
And Get Rid Of Them.
Congratulations! I watched the whole thing and loved the process. I hope the owner appreciates the awesome job you did and now knows the attention to detail you put into it. Hopefully he removes the plow…
He a great, honest mechanic but what I also like is he gives actual examples of his experiences with customers.
I have watched your videos' for sometime now, and I will say this. This guy is the most honest Mechanic I know, and I would TRUST him to the Nth Degree!
Thank You so much for sharing this video, as well as all the others you produce!
It's a tribute to how good that engine is - even pushed like it was, still running at 175k. I've had a 2003 Taco, a 2007, and now a 2019. If not the best trucks ever, pretty darned close.
Good luck with the 19
there are prados with this engine. haven’t rode in one yet but do yall think it will feel very slow?
@@zhila5958 Yes
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@@TireSlayer55 is it going to be uncomfortable? because they are hella desirable here
You are not only a GOOD MECHANIC, YOU are a GOOD MAN!
That is way cheaper than I expected. Wow.
I was quoted $4500 to replace the O2 converters + sensors
For years I was an HVAC Mechanic and do some of my own work on my cars.I know about problems that you can run into but my experiences have been nothing compared to watching you take apart this car , get the engine out and back in and running. My hat is off to you as You sir are one hell of a mechanic.
As a fellow HVAC tech, I can’t imagine keeping all of the parts, electrical connectors and hoses all labeled correctly. Not sure how they are able to do it.
So awesome in this day and age that good mechanics like yourself exsist!!! This job reminds me when my buddies and I ride a new trail on our mountain bikes that we haven't rode before. We call it "riding blind" and watching you digging into an engine that you haven't replaced before reminds me of just that. "Riding Blind". I believe being the honest man that you are, that you are continously making God smile! God bless you and thank you for all that you are!
Thank you for taking the trouble to film this. It was so interesting. I couldn’t imagine any other technician taking the care and time to do this job right the way you did. I commend you.
AMD, I see 3300 comments and I already posted one. BUT I am now at the point of your video when you do the "real teaching" The life lessons and how to make decisions on repairs or to reassess the cost/benefits. You sir are a teacher of more than just car repair, you teach life lessons and good decisions. Bless you too.
Very informative and honest. As a former DIY/shadetree mechanic used to working on really old,rusty and stubborn nuts and bolts, I discovered from I can't remember the source, that a mixture of 50%ATF, 50%Acetone (much much more effective than WD40 penetrating oil) can loosen anything. The mechanism of the acetone portion works by converting ferrous oxide/ into something a lot more brittle.