I took my car for and exhaust leak twice and the same problem happened, so i took on the task and fixed thanks to Aron.Then i took it in for an oil pan leak now its leaking again. They re tighten and messed up the gasket,so now i have to figure if I'm taking the motor out or just drop the front suspension.I just need time hahaha I thought i just share my pain.
Damm lesson learned never trust a shop if you have the time and u can handle it do it
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I would imagine you could create enough room by lifting up the engine.. and there's no oil pan gasket, it's Toyota FIPG.
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FIPG = form in place gasket.
I used permatex ultra black. I don't give a damn what you guys gotta say about that! No leaks going on three years. And what!?
I used permatex ultra black. I don't give a damn what you guys gotta say about that! No leaks going on three years. And what!?
Damm I had my engine rebuilt due to the fact i have no garage Im still learning.When i was doing the exhaust manifold and the downpipe I noticed that it was leaking and saw the gasket all smashed up. Damm Im going to wait weekend.Do i have to separate the transmission from the motor or just driveshaft and trans mount and motor mounts and the bar underneath the the oil pan and the raise the whole thing.Im the rookie of the year!!!!!! thanks Backlash for all your help.
Hahahahah thanks.Experience talks Ill try anything and then ill pick and choose according to what works for my personal use.
Honestly what I would try first is unbolting the motor mounts and raising the engine high enough to take the pan off from underneath. If not I would just drop the subframe.
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Cool bro!!! just the motor mounts correct? Hopefully at the angle the firewall or the trans mount stop me from achieving my goal.Im pretty sure i just need about 3 to 4 inches of lift.
Yeah the firewall/trans tunnel would be the only thing stopping you. Or like exhaust or fuel lines or useless things like that.. 
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Lol dropping the subframe would be even easier than chopping it in hald
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Raise the motor up and lower the subframe a little and it will slide out.
Also use toyota fipg. Do not use a cork gasket.
Also use toyota fipg. Do not use a cork gasket.
suprafreak123;1991638 said:
http://www.driftmotion.com/FIPG-Black-p/dm298.htm
You can't go wrong with the Toyota fipg stuff. It's cheap enough, but you'll have to wait a few days to get it. No biggie.
Suprapowaz!(2);1991686 said:
Or if you have a Toyota dealer near by you can just pick it up there. That's what I did, they had it hanging on the wall behind the parts counter.
Exactly! I used cork gasket when I did my rebuild, now I'm kicking my butt for it. I ended up taking the motor out in my case to do the oil pan. I think it's easy to take the motor out and in then taking front frame off. Plus then I know the rtv won't smear, and it'll be put on straight. I also ended up changing my powersteering line since it was leaking.hvyman;1991681 said:
Should have taken it to the Toyota dealer. They would have used the correct oil pan sealer. I bet it would not have cost much more and probably fixed right the first time.
Agreed I did this not too long ago took maybe an 1 hr or so, but thats cuz my father works at lexus so we used the lift and a stand to hold up the motor. As mcammarn said the only downside is you gotta be really careful putting the pan back on otherwise the FIPG will smear and f everything up lolhvyman;1991681 said: