burny

I was changing the tranny fluid today in the 2002 GS300 and saw a ton of engine oil under the car. Traced it to the Crank seal. So car has 150k miles on it. Timing belt,plugs and water pump and components have less than 50k on them. I plan to do VVTI gear, cam seals, crank seal and will install new valve cover gaskets even though these are fine. Since I have to remove covers, will use new ones.

my question is aside from 2 cam seals, 2 valve cover gaskets, crank seal, VVTI gear and the small oring for the vvti bolt , did I miss anything?

Mcon

iTrader: (1)

I don't think so. You are ready to start you new project. LOL

burny

I am kicking myself for not changing the crank seal when I did the timing belt last time. Also amazes me the VVTI cam gear and cam seals are original and not leaking a drop.

Mcon

iTrader: (1)

But for the miles and the time that the engine have, is better change it any way and you know that everything is good for another 200,000 miles lol

Category5

Burney your lucky, just one of those cases and thats funny because my sisters Is300 was the same way was able to make it to like 150-160k miles no leaks then suddenly the VVTI pulley and cam seals, wouldn't doubt the crank seal as well, are all leaking bad.... Don't forget FIPG hahaha and if your leaks gotten oil all over the timing belt that should be changed as well for sure. If water pump and plugs were changed recently your good. If you get a new belt, which you should, you did the work right? Did you replace the tentioner? Besides that..... Yea think you got everything covered man.... And clean your OCV as well but... Ehh you can do that whenever just saying

Category5

Oh oh I see so your crank seals the only one leaking as far as you can tell right? Wait until you get that back plate off that hides the seals from the belt, then you'll know if it's leaking or not

burny

I am doing all the seals. Valve covers were done less than 50k ago as was water pump and timing belt. Will replace timing belt for reasons you mentioned. I did the timing belt, valve covers, plugs, etc. This VVti and cam seals should be a bit more challenging