VVTi cam gear/cam seal oil leak
#1
VVTi cam gear/cam seal oil leak
My 1998 GS300 has been leaking oil and burning it off the engine block. It smells pretty bad when I'm at a stop or if I park and get out to smell it. I had a mechanic friend check it out and he said it's the cam seal gone bad. After doing some reading I've come to the conclusion that one of my cam seals might be bad as it is a common 2JZ problem. Another common leaker is the VVTi gear.
I'm going to be replacing both cam seals and the VVTi cam gear O-ring I just baught. While I'm at it I'm also doing the timing and drive belt, NGK Super Platinum dual electrode plugs, oil change and new intake filter.
Is there anything else I should consider doing?
I'm going to be replacing both cam seals and the VVTi cam gear O-ring I just baught. While I'm at it I'm also doing the timing and drive belt, NGK Super Platinum dual electrode plugs, oil change and new intake filter.
Is there anything else I should consider doing?
#4
Instructor
You will need some Toyota FIPG or, I used Permatex® Ultra Grey®
Here's a link to the write up I did on the job.
New valve cover gasket, cam seals and VVT-i pulley
Here's a link to the write up I did on the job.
New valve cover gasket, cam seals and VVT-i pulley
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post