Cylinder head gasket replacement 1997 Toyota RAV4 (episode 25)

Support my channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/labcoatpaul?fan_landing=trueT5 Torque wrench: https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-drive-digital-torque-wrench-64915.html Torque angle gauge: https://amzn.to/3apyFBs Harmonic balancer puller: https://amzn.to/2MfkwPw Tekton 12 x 14mm wrench: https://amzn.to/3BrrpBe eDiag OBD 2 scan tool: https://amzn.to/39yWszK 0:00 intro 1:24 remove alternator 2:49 remove motor mount 3:25 remove power steering belt 3:54 remove harmonic balancer 4:32 remove timing belt 4:53 remove water pump 6:11 remove oil pump 7:53 remove distributor 8:52 remove coolant bypass hoses 10:05 remove throttle body 11:17 remove EGR valve 12:23 unplug knock sensor 12:38 remove valve cover 13:04 remove wiring harness 14:14 remove camshafts 17:38 remove head bolts 18:50 remove cylinder head 20:21 inspect old head gasket 23:01 California emissions 26:42 transfer parts to new cylinder head 28:57 remove camshafts from new head 31:22 install intake manifold 31:48 install cylinder head 33:54 torque new head bolts 36:03 install camshafts 39:38 replace heater hoses 40:52 install oil pump 42:44 install water pump 44:09 install coolant bypass pipe 45:42 install wiring harness 47:10 connect heater hoses 47:41 install EGR valve 48:10 install throttle body 48:51 install distributor 49:19 install valve cover 50:19 install EGR VSV (vacuum switching valve) 51:39 install plastic air intake 53:04 install exhaust manifold 54:00 install timing belt 57:33 install upper timing cover and engine mount 59:23 install alternator 1:01:37 install drive belts 1:03:25 fill power steering fluid 1:05:44 fill coolant 1:07:24 cost estimate

Added 12 Jul 2026