May 13, 2019 · The rubber VVT oil line is a ticking time bomb that can burst at any moment, with catastrophic consequences for the engine. It must be replaced with a all-metal line.

Oct 1, 2009 · The 09 models that have the 2GR-FE engines have a solid steel line to solve the problem once and for all. The one end of the line is located at the top of the engine, passenger side by the …

This video shows how to replace the defective part, which is the Variable Valve Timing - Intelligent (VVT-i) oil line on Bank 1 or the right/rear bank.

Feb 11, 2022 · This one is the detailed step by step (not that there is anything to it LOL but again YOU WOULD BE SURPRISED) with part numbers for the oil line and its washers and torque specs for the …

Jan 18, 2021 · Toyota made an oil line with a rubber that is not as resistant as it should be to the fluids it encounters during the life of the engine. This is an issue that affected 2GR-FE (3.5L V6) engines …

Dec 24, 2012 · The idea is to use the starter once you finish to "prime" the engine by getting oil through the line before you turn the engine over. The relay is in the driver side engine relay box.

Okay, so if you're not aware, the 2GR-FE in the Aurion (and other cars for that matter) had previously had a design fault which can lead to oil loss. The Aurion's affected are generally those that were built …

Oct 13, 2023 · As most of you know, this issue of rubber tube in the oil line makes this engine block a ticking bomb. I bought the oem metal replacement for my 2005 Avalon but I do not trust a random …

This is a direct fit for the rear bank VVT oil high pressure feed line. On earlier 2GR naturally aspirated engines, these can sometimes be problematic and suddenly fail. There is a TSB from Toyota and …

Dec 18, 2022 · Another brilliant video from The Car Care Nut, this one covers replacing the horrible rubber oil cooler lines with the upgraded metal ones on the 2GRFE Engine. As always AMD shows it …