Dear Lexus and Toyota V6 owners. In this video we completely remove the drivetrain out of this 2015 Lexus RX350 with a 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 engine to repair a common and costly oil leak caused by engine sealer failure from the front timing cover.

Unfortunately this issue is expensive to repair and more common than we hope for. In this video you'll see why this job is expensive. You will see us remove the entire powertrain to get enough room to remove and reseal the front timing cover on this 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 engine.

I will share with you a bit of the history of the 2GR-FE and it's common issue and how they were resolved over the years. Then we'll talk about the cost of this job, If you decide to fix this how to choose the correct mechanic to fix it and when should you fix it.

Recently a well respected mechanic and shop owner @CarWizard released a video with a mysterious leak on a 2GR RAV4 which is a classic front timing cover leak. In that video that leak was very small and built up over time. When the leak reaches the axle it will spread the oil everywhere eventually making it's way on the belt and really making it difficult to diagnose. And when the leak is small you'll clean it and won't see it again for a while.

However if you clean your leak and it reappears within a few weeks perhaps you'd want to consider repairing it if the smoke\oil leak bothers you enough.

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0:00 Intro
1:26 Problem History of the 2GR-FE
7:42 Powertrain Removal and Tour
18:04 Engine Disassembly
21:11 Why it leaked?
29:30 Cost of This Job
31:54 Who should do this job?
34:18 Should you fix your leaking 2GR? Is it Worth it?
40:14 Engine Start