Suggestions for things to change while engine is out (5VZ)
05-30-2012, 09:22 AM
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Suggestions for things to change while engine is out (5VZ)
So--Just pulled the engine out of my 99 4runner to replace a broken flexplate.
While I have it out, is there anything else I need to replace? I bought the car with the broken flexplate so I haven't had it long enough to know whether there are any other leaks. I talked to the previous owner and he said the only other leak he knew of was the water pump starting to leak a little bit, so I was going to go ahead and replace the timing belt/waterpump/whatever pullies/tensioners that wear out on these things.
I was more wondering about parts on the rear of the engine such as rear main seal? I'm almost afraid to mess with it since it's apparently working and I don't remember any signs of any oil leaking past it (I will check again this weekend) but I hate to have to change it later if I can change it now. Guess there's a little bit of risk either way I go with it.
Anything else that needs to be changed while I have it out?
While I have it out, is there anything else I need to replace? I bought the car with the broken flexplate so I haven't had it long enough to know whether there are any other leaks. I talked to the previous owner and he said the only other leak he knew of was the water pump starting to leak a little bit, so I was going to go ahead and replace the timing belt/waterpump/whatever pullies/tensioners that wear out on these things.
I was more wondering about parts on the rear of the engine such as rear main seal? I'm almost afraid to mess with it since it's apparently working and I don't remember any signs of any oil leaking past it (I will check again this weekend) but I hate to have to change it later if I can change it now. Guess there's a little bit of risk either way I go with it.
Anything else that needs to be changed while I have it out?
05-30-2012, 09:48 AM
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A good detail/degrease, paint any parts you need to re/loom clean up re-route anything that you couldn't do the way you want to with the engine in etc etc, sit and stare at the empty bay and I'm sure something will come to mind
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Uh my bad I'm talking engine bay while it's out, im sure someone more mechanically inclined will chime in on the engine.
. Uh my bad I'm talking engine bay while it's out, im sure someone more mechanically inclined will chime in on the engine.
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05-30-2012, 11:55 AM
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05-30-2012, 12:02 PM
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Can you replace the rear without pulling that cover off or does it have to come off? I'm more worried about that portion not sealing correctly with whatever sealant you use on it
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05-30-2012, 12:19 PM
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Is there any sort of seal remover tool to make it easier?
i.e. this pick axe looking thing? lol
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lol.
05-30-2012, 05:38 PM
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Replace any vacuum hoses and coolant hoses that are hard to get to. Maybe send the injectors out for cleaning if high mileage.
Probably the best price you'll find on the timing belt kit....this guy sells 'em like candy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-TIMIN...4a37e8&vxp=mtr
Probably the best price you'll find on the timing belt kit....this guy sells 'em like candy:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Toyota-TIMIN...4a37e8&vxp=mtr
05-30-2012, 05:43 PM
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Looks like he has a little feedback.. geez
I will remember that--I'm still working on a parts list now for everything I need & looking for best prices. For a complete kit it definitely looks like he has a great price on OEM parts.
I ALMOST bought a flexplate that I thought was OEM, then realized it wasn't so I'm glad I didn't buy it.. def not worth skimping on that (the center of mine broke off and I had to pull the motor for it.
Will do on the hoses--in all honesty I was VERY surprised at how soft (in a good way) all of the hoses were that I messed with. I'm not sure if Toyota does anything different to cause them to be that way, but they seemed very new considering the age of the vehicle.
I will remember that--I'm still working on a parts list now for everything I need & looking for best prices. For a complete kit it definitely looks like he has a great price on OEM parts.
I ALMOST bought a flexplate that I thought was OEM, then realized it wasn't so I'm glad I didn't buy it.. def not worth skimping on that (the center of mine broke off and I had to pull the motor for it.
Will do on the hoses--in all honesty I was VERY surprised at how soft (in a good way) all of the hoses were that I messed with. I'm not sure if Toyota does anything different to cause them to be that way, but they seemed very new considering the age of the vehicle.
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I doubt you will beat his price for the Toyota OEM parts in that kit. Thus, why he has sold 180 units of that very kit.
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05-31-2012, 07:46 AM
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having just gone through a flex plate nightmare i would suggest a few things.
new flex plate bolts, and washers. one is different than the rest, its an "alignment bolt"
shims if needed for the flex plate
new starter, it is believed the starter was the cause of my repeted broken flex plates.
might as well do the timing belt, t-stat, waterpump and all belts as mentioned before.
rear seal.
new flex plate bolts, and washers. one is different than the rest, its an "alignment bolt"
shims if needed for the flex plate
new starter, it is believed the starter was the cause of my repeted broken flex plates.
might as well do the timing belt, t-stat, waterpump and all belts as mentioned before.
rear seal.
05-31-2012, 09:47 AM
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having just gone through a flex plate nightmare i would suggest a few things.
new flex plate bolts, and washers. one is different than the rest, its an "alignment bolt"
shims if needed for the flex plate
new starter, it is believed the starter was the cause of my repeted broken flex plates.
might as well do the timing belt, t-stat, waterpump and all belts as mentioned before.
rear seal.
new flex plate bolts, and washers. one is different than the rest, its an "alignment bolt"
shims if needed for the flex plate
new starter, it is believed the starter was the cause of my repeted broken flex plates.
might as well do the timing belt, t-stat, waterpump and all belts as mentioned before.
rear seal.
I will order new shims
The starter is an old one--I asked the previous owner if they had replaced it recently and they said they hadn't changed it since they bought the car 45K miles ago. The electrical plug is nearly broken off, so I'll probably just replace the starter while I'm in there. I on some GM vehicles you have to shim the starter to get the right clearance on the flywheel.. sounds like something like that on these vehicles would save a few flexplates lol
05-31-2012, 12:31 PM
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Looking through the flexplate bolts I couldn't tell any difference between any of them-is it an obvious difference or something? I didn't look all that hard though so it may be obvious once I look closer.
I will order new shims
The starter is an old one--I asked the previous owner if they had replaced it recently and they said they hadn't changed it since they bought the car 45K miles ago. The electrical plug is nearly broken off, so I'll probably just replace the starter while I'm in there. I on some GM vehicles you have to shim the starter to get the right clearance on the flywheel.. sounds like something like that on these vehicles would save a few flexplates lol
I will order new shims
The starter is an old one--I asked the previous owner if they had replaced it recently and they said they hadn't changed it since they bought the car 45K miles ago. The electrical plug is nearly broken off, so I'll probably just replace the starter while I'm in there. I on some GM vehicles you have to shim the starter to get the right clearance on the flywheel.. sounds like something like that on these vehicles would save a few flexplates lol
05-31-2012, 01:07 PM
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Oh, I know, but it's DRIVING ME to desire one! hahaha... I know, yet again, that this is NOT anyone's problem but my own/therein my OWN realm of 'self control', HAHAHA.
Realistically, I've scribededed to many of this and many other type swaps/upgrades/refresh threads for the sake of "future hopes", lol. I have MANY 1UZ/3RZ/OM617/5VZE and otherwise threads scribed... And it doesn't matter if they're swaps or not... ya know? Cuz if I DO eventually do one... I'll need to address the same things mentioned here(especially if I wanna do it right
) But you're right, I got that one wrong, ....even after reading it, hahaha.
PS> NCSU, eh? GO WOLFPACK! lol. (an ex went there)
Realistically, I've scribededed to many of this and many other type swaps/upgrades/refresh threads for the sake of "future hopes", lol. I have MANY 1UZ/3RZ/OM617/5VZE and otherwise threads scribed... And it doesn't matter if they're swaps or not... ya know? Cuz if I DO eventually do one... I'll need to address the same things mentioned here(especially if I wanna do it right
) But you're right, I got that one wrong, ....even after reading it, hahaha. PS> NCSU, eh? GO WOLFPACK! lol. (an ex went there)
