Thanks. I just did this on a 1az-fe in a rav4, which is basically identical. I noticed you didn't mention about the oil pressure hole on the timing case cover and face. This is a vital passage for oil pressure in the timing chain tensioner. When you put sealant on, it is vital to not cover this area with sealant. The tensioner works with a spring at start and when car is turned off. But within a couple seconds of start the oil pressure is needed to create enough pressure to the tensioner to resist chain guard pressure pushing back on it. So if this hole is blocked the car chain can become loose. Also upon fitting it is wise to Prime the new tensioner with some oil. Then when fitted, only turn the crank clockwise direction, as counterclockwise can actually cause chain slip, especially without the tensioner yet released. Also correct oil grade must be used. These motors are 5w/30 or 10/40 at greatest. So putting a 15w/40 or 20w/50 or oil stabiliser into the engine may be too heavy for proper oil pressure or flow into the tensioner and also cause chain rattle or slip. Usually the chain and guides and tensioner will last half million km or miles So long as services are carried out every 10000km with right oil and filter. Build up of sludge or carbon particles can also possibly cause failure of tensioner function. I also think it is important that people get the crankshaft and oil pump timing right also in relation to camshaft/crankshaft timing. So I set that first too before removing the chain. Thanks for your video. Was very helpful.
Actually, it is advisable to go counterclockwise for 1 or 2 inches to take up the slack between the cams. If you not a professional mechanic, it is best to remove the rocker cover when changing the chain tensioner, to see what is actually happening.
I use 5w-40 full synthetic in my 2azfe and change it when it gets dark... typically 1500-2000 miles. Original timing parts at about 80k miles. So far so good :)
@NameIs JOHNSON few teeth is certainly enough to bend valve stems. One or two teeth usually can just be saved. Be sure that the timing is out before settling on it being valves. Could be fuel? Run some 98 octane.
JESUS !!!!!! THIS IS A REAL VIDEO FOR DUMMIES! IT LOOKS LIKE EVEN THE ONES WHO DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT AUTO MEXHANICS WILL BE ABLE TO DO IT, GREAT VIDEO !!!!!!!!!
@drcar9202 i replaced both chains and all 4 gears on 2004 highlander w 275k miles thanks to ur help. i have prob, the new intake cam gear has advanced the intake cam 2 teeth over old one. i will not assemble cover til i sort out. cloyse # is correct, but.... is this situation tolerable ?
Thank you so much for the video. I wish everyone could just be straight forward yet understandable. No extra useless chatter. As a technician myself your video is greatly appreciated
Thank you for your support. I know when i search for a repair tutorial i always look for the shortest video on the subject.. thats what i hope to deliver..
Here's a tip. The wiring harness you're fighting with is basically 3 plugs and a bolt on the alternator. Disconnect all that and move the whole harness back and out of the way. Takes 2 minutes and save a ton of time. For the Power Steering pump, the top bolt has a captured washer, that can come out when removing the bolts, you need to put it back in or the pump will not slide in. Use a long extention and a hammer to tap on it back
Thanks for this. Having replaced a head gasket in a vehicle with a timing chain with the engine in the car, I can appreciate what you have done here. This job is not for the physically weak, or faint hearted, but the reward when you get it right is nice. One area i would add is that it is critical that you don't get any silicon debris inside your engine as it can block small oil passages and filters. I used a shop vacuum cleaner held close to ensure all bits were removed as i scraped. Mineral turps used with a fine plastic scourer pad is handy to clean off any old residue. Prior to re-installing and applying new silicon, clean all mating surfaces with a non - oil based solvent such as brake disc cleaner and air dry. Don't overdo the new silicon either - 3mm bead is fine. Try and keep it continuous.
I give myself 8/10 on mechanical ability, and tackled a head gasket on my daughter's 07 Camry. The reassembly of the timing components gives me the greatest anxiety since getting it wrong could destroy the engine. Excellent video, straight to the point, no narcissistic monologs or vanity headshots. My kind of video. Keep up the excellent work. Subscribed.
Mate, this is best informational, demonstrational video for timing chain/sprocket replacement video for the Toyota camry. Thankyou so much, for your time, effort, it's really appreciated. January 2022. 🙏👌👍🖐🇦🇺
So many thanks! Very well explained, and you really saved me some time by alerting me to that stud in the timing cover so I could get a E torx set beforehand.
Great video I will be removing the cylinder head to fix the threads that have lifted which is a common problem on these and this video helped me alot thanks
Just found your channel love the commentary and the camera shots well done ,and I have a 03 head bolt Camry that I’m working on right now first time ever for me,I really like gmc
Great video man i’m going to replace my timing chain and oil pump because last week i had my oil light on while i was going home i stopped on the side of the road and checked and looked at my oil level and it was fine, so i went home and started hearing my timing chain rattle, after a week i checked my oil pan and saw big plastic chunks and assumed it was the timing guides, so here i am about to do it hopefully everything goes well
Thanks for the video. I need to change the chain on my wife's car. It makes loud rattling noise on a cold start. Might as well replace all timing chain related components since the car has close to 230.000 miles on the odometer. I may try changing the tensioner first. For some reason, I thought that the tensioner was activated by the oil pressure but it looks like a simple ratchet type adjustment system. BTW, I think it's best to replace all timing chain sprockets to avoid the chain wearing out prematurely.
This is a really good tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Question: I need to change my valve stem seals. Do you think it's possible to get both cams out without removing the timing cover if I start with removing the chain tensioner, then exhaust cam sprocket to create enough slack in the chain to also get the intake cam out? Obviously I would need to tie the chain up to prevent it from jumping a tooth on the crank sprocket. But would it work?
Really neat, great information. I only wonder why grease on the crankshaft seal everywhere. I replaced mine on my ' 99 camry, a little grease on the spring tension in the back of seal, and where the crank makes contact. I pressed mine in the hole WITHOUT grease. I think it should fit into the hole firmly, so it can't spin out.
Whats the socket size for that stud as far as the bolts and stud you removed from the timing chain cover? I tried a 7 mm and 8 mmm and the 7 was too small and the 8 was too big
I can't manually line up either the exhaust or the intake with timimg mark. They go offset by one or 2 tooth. A little resistance when sitting on the timing mark which push them off when the engine is at TDC. Before removing the chain, the painted mark on the chain where off the timing mark by 4 tooth although the timing mark on the sprocket where off by one teeth with the arrow sign
Hey man, second time doing this job. As I didn’t release the chain tensioner enough the first time, so when I started the car with 5 seconds she jumped way of time. Ok second time around pitting everything back together. It looks like the tensioner released, but I’m not sure if the chain is tight enough. My question, in fear of doing something wrong again and wasting another 10 hrs and I can’t seem to turn the car crank to release the tensioner. How tight should the chain be?
After installing the tensioner, put a wrench on the crankshaft bolt and turn it maybe 1/4 rotation counterclockwise, just enough to tension and remove slack from the timing chain. Then, turn back clockwise and you should hear a click from the tensioner releasing. Turn the crank a couple rotations clockwise to check your work. The tensioner should take out all the slack in the chain.
You have a few options.. the 1st option is to bump the bolt with the starter..(youtube, it). 2nd, they do have a special tool that holds the pulley while u turn the bolt.. but if possible ur best bet is to get the 50$ electric impact from harbor freight. I don't have one but i have read/heard good things about it.
My crankshaft bolt wouldn't move either. With a helper, I used a pipe wrench with an extra pipe for some leverage on top at the cam. This i held onto the wrench flats on the camshaft. You have to be careful not to let the wrench dig into any aluminum parts on the head though. Then below I used a breaker bar with a pipe on the crank bolt and eventually it broke free and came out.
Thanks for this video. Like everyone with a Toyota, I appear to be having a leak from this gasket. I don't have any timing chain noise though. About how long would you say it takes to take this cover off, and put it back on again? The car is my primary source of transportation, and I start to feel a little uncomfortable if I know a repair is going to take more than 5 hours. Thanks.
2006 Scion Tc here. Having trouble with the upper bolt on the belt tensioner assembly. Been using penetrant and still, Im starting to strip it. Anything special with this bolt? Right/left hand thread? The size?
Also, if you happen to see this, did you take off the exhaust for your tc? The FSM says to remove it but I thought it was interesting it wasn't removed in this video.
1 big question for U but first.. Great video, the best Doc!! Very detailed, step by step procedures with every tool, nut and bolt sizes.. The HOWS AND TOS on removing and installing.. Hands down the best!! Doc, I replaced the Timing Cover, Crankshaft Pulley and Powersteering pump in my 2006 Scion TC. Problem is now the car will crank but will not start.. Code P0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor, installed a the new sensor and rechecked connections and retraced steps.. Fuses LOOK good, Same Code P0335 still crank, No start.. Any Suggestions? Oh, car worked fine before the work
Thank you for all your kind words.. it helps get motivation to do the next video.. How sure are you, you didn't flip over/forget the plate behind the crankshaft pulley?
After doing this, I was able to rotate the crankshaft freely and even with the serpentine belt on. It cranked smoothly (no clunking, no violent metal noises) but failed to start. Now I can’t rotate the crankshaft. Any ideas?
Does the power steering pump have to be removed??? I have raised and lowered the engine and I can't for the life of me get the top bolt out to remove it. I am working on a scion tc and there is no room to pull it out. If this can be done without pulling it it will make my life a whole lot easier
I hope you figured it out by now, if you can't find an angle yo pivot the pump out of the way. From what your saying you probably need to loosen or remove another motor mount or two.. good luck, let us know.
Tbh where I live it has been raining just about every day and I was finally able to get the motor out this past weekend. I now have to get the head broken down and then get it all back together.
Hello Sir, Thank you very much for this video. I followed steps, Put chain on all the timing marks. But when I turn engine by hand, Yes I turned engine 5-6 times but still chain marked links are matching, did I do something wrong? engine run fine after I put back together but it does through code P0017. Please advice. Thank you very much!!!
Great video sir. I have 03 Camry and when its on idle, there is a scratchy noise coming above the timing cover. When its on drive, the scratchy noise goes away. Do you think its just the timing chain tensioner?
Super Video! I cannot seem to get the engine mount you are referring to out (@ 4 minutes). There is resistance when I try to lift the motor, even when the top bolt of the mount is off. I am using the jack with wood under the oil pan, but is that safe? I don't want to ruin the oil pan. So my main question is, does the drive shaft need to be removed so that the engine mount can be removed? The drive shaft seems to be resisting when I try to jack the passenger side of the motor up. I'm stuck...Help!
Hi there Dr Car, I was wondering if you have time maybe to help with an issue I am having. I am running in to an issue with a 2005 Toyota Camry V8 check engine light (only 52,000 miles on my dashboard so the car is not driven a bunch over the years). The last 2 years like clockwork a year apart i get the check engine. The first time I brought it to a show I was told to go to. They said after checking with their computer I have a faulty knock sensor. So I said okay lets do what needs to be done. They charged me $700 at the time in 2020. They said when taking apart the parts they found coolant in different parts of the engine bay (i do not know car stuff I am pretty sure that is what he said). They replace the sensor and a few days later the check engine light returns. Same codes on their test so they replace the sensors again (for free). A year goes by and then just before inspection time Check engine again. Go to the shop... same code. Now they do the replacement again and charge me $300 just for parts they say (do not know if that is a reasonable price). It is now a year since then and once again I have a check engine light. Also I should say my coolant is about an inch lower than it was a year ago. Just trying to ask anyone and everyone for information. It is such a hard thing to find a mechanic in NY and since I am not knowledgeable (but trying to learn) it makes this soo much harder.
Hi, i'm not sure if i can help, but i can give u some idea's, first i assume u havr the v6, because the v8 was never mads on these.. It sounds to me like ur issue is either they used low quality parts, and i would use original.. or maybe it has a bad plug or wire..
@@drcar9202 wow thanks soo much for the reply. Ah so it is at least a possibility low quality knock sensors can fail fast. I know he said to keep the price down he would get something low cost. How much do Toyota original knock sensors go for? Have you ever heard of coolant leaking on to a knock sensor amd causing it to fail? Thanks again for any ideas. I do not know any car people and it is sooo hard to learn from rock bottom.
I have a 07 Camry, engine cranks without and compression. I was told its most likely a broken timing chain. was curious if a bad chain would create more problems such as bent valves and such?
It all depends on how lucky you are and how it messed up, you will only realy know when your in there. your issue may be that one or more of the headbolts ruined their thread, it does happen with these engines. I would start with the valve cover, you can learn a lot in there. It is an interference engine so keep that in mind. please let us know, thanks.
@@drcar9202 So do you know if this is a interference or non interference engine ? MySons cars chain has skipped 4 teeth ( due to low oil pressure I think) I can turn the engine by hand with no interference but dont want to waste time replacing the chain if the valves are bent! the engine will crank but wont start very low compression. Thanks for the video its in my favorites
Thank u for the support, unfortunately it is interference.. so most likely there would be damage, especially if it happened while the engine was running..
Yea so I am gonna get the service manual like I do all my cars and attack it. I do not have air ratchet will I need one, I got plenty of buddies let me.borrow there's. Also did you use basic metric wrenches or the longer metric style for torque power just to brake loose.i have a torque wrench . Thanks for responce👌
Thanks! i don't know. It's a different engine and there are many differences in that, but the other parts may be similar, Toyota has kept their accessories in the same place for many years
Usually its a lifetime component, but if the oil change was a bit too neglected.. or if the tensioner or a component failed than it would need to be done..
Had an issue with VSC, Engine and anti skid lights coming on, giving me the code P0016? I have tested and replaced cam sensor, crank sensor, vvt solenoid, changed oil to 5w20, reset by OBD and battery disconnect only to have it all come back on atleast 10 times. At idle it hold 20 lbs vacuum drops when you hit the gas and quickly recovers(perfect), 180 psi on each cylinder (perfect) etc and codes keeps coming back. In my mind the vac and cyl pressure says valves are correctly timed. I have checked the timing TDC on the crank, and both int and ex pretty much line up.. Which is my question, do these marks line up pretty straight or damn straight? I felt they lined up and if i had moved them a tooth then they would be obviously off marks so I left it..just stomped on this damn P0016 coming back..Also it isnt the tensioner, as I had taken it out when I was checking the timing..Any ideas would be helpful for this code...great video by the way..
A few things i can think of, first u may have a clogged vvti oil strainer, this is located behind the power steering pump, u will need to remove the pump to get to the strainer it is hiding at the end of a bolt over there. Regarding the arrows.. the way i looked at them, it wasn't so much where the arrow point was sitting but more where it was pointing to.. so if u look closely at the DIRECTION of the arrow it should be facing the mark.. also if these are not ur issue, u may wan't to consider maybe ur dealing with two seperate issues.. as usually the engine runs pretty good when its only a vvti issue.. probably not what u wanted to hear..
@@drcar9202 VVT solenoid works fine and the type used on the car has nor had a strainer of any type..I actually got it at a shop that can diagnose it with their solus so I am hoping they can help as I have done every possibly process of elimination i can think of..As far as timing, I am positive it is on time, the marks were like 1/8th in off but if moved one tooth either way it would have been off much more..I'm leaning to just something like a relearn etc..
Did you ever find the source of the P0016? My engine is throwing this code and was about to fix a timing cover leak and wanted to know if I should try and fix this while I'm in there.
Is this engine ?non interference. The exhaust cam does not want to line up set a tdc. Getting heavy resistance when turning( exhaust timing notch facing down)
Same here. Have u ever found what the issue? I can't manually line up either the exhaust or the intake with timimg mark. They go offset by one or 2 tooth. A little resistance when sitting on the timing mark which push them off
Did you or have you encountered alot of problems with stripped threads. A friend of my girlfriend had a complete rebuild done on this engine. Her husband removed it took it to the builder and reinstalled. on the way home it tipped over. For whatever reason couldn't get it to start after installing, for whatever reason thought it was the timing. After paying all that money to have it built fooled with timing. Runs but is showing a P0016. Took off cover it appears to be off 10 degrees. Chain does not have colored links which doesn't help. The arrows on the bearing caps are not very helpful. Is there a particular brand of chain with colored links and do all new tensioners have O rings? If I take it apart I want it to have colored links and a new tensioner,not sure but for $3400 it should have had a newer tensioner put in it.
There is a common problem with the head bolts stripping in the engine block,.is that what your referring to? I use Cloyes, they have a good reputation and as far as i know they always have markings.
Thanks. I just did this on a 1az-fe in a rav4, which is basically identical.
I noticed you didn't mention about the oil pressure hole on the timing case cover and face.
This is a vital passage for oil pressure in the timing chain tensioner.
When you put sealant on, it is vital to not cover this area with sealant.
The tensioner works with a spring at start and when car is turned off. But within a couple seconds of start the oil pressure is needed to create enough pressure to the tensioner to resist chain guard pressure pushing back on it.
So if this hole is blocked the car chain can become loose.
Also upon fitting it is wise to Prime the new tensioner with some oil.
Then when fitted, only turn the crank clockwise direction, as counterclockwise can actually cause chain slip, especially without the tensioner yet released.
Also correct oil grade must be used. These motors are 5w/30 or 10/40 at greatest. So putting a 15w/40 or 20w/50 or oil stabiliser into the engine may be too heavy for proper oil pressure or flow into the tensioner and also cause chain rattle or slip.
Usually the chain and guides and tensioner will last half million km or miles So long as services are carried out every 10000km with right oil and filter.
Build up of sludge or carbon particles can also possibly cause failure of tensioner function.
I also think it is important that people get the crankshaft and oil pump timing right also in relation to camshaft/crankshaft timing. So I set that first too before removing the chain.
Thanks for your video. Was very helpful.
All good advice..
Actually, it is advisable to go counterclockwise for 1 or 2 inches to take up the slack between the cams. If you not a professional mechanic, it is best to remove the rocker cover when changing the chain tensioner, to see what is actually happening.
I use 5w-40 full synthetic in my 2azfe and change it when it gets dark... typically 1500-2000 miles. Original timing parts at about 80k miles. So far so good :)
@NameIs JOHNSON few teeth is certainly enough to bend valve stems. One or two teeth usually can just be saved. Be sure that the timing is out before settling on it being valves.
Could be fuel? Run some 98 octane.
This is honestly how videos should be made. 22 minutes, detailed, easy and thoroughly explained.
Best video on timing chain replacement. Thanks.
JESUS !!!!!! THIS IS A REAL VIDEO FOR DUMMIES! IT LOOKS LIKE EVEN THE ONES WHO DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT AUTO MEXHANICS WILL BE ABLE TO DO IT,
GREAT VIDEO !!!!!!!!!
this is the best video yet. i spent 45min looking and this came from the blue
I'm glad to help.. good luck..
@drcar9202 i replaced both chains and all 4 gears on 2004 highlander w 275k miles thanks to ur help. i have prob, the new intake cam gear has advanced the intake cam 2 teeth over old one. i will not assemble cover til i sort out. cloyse # is correct, but.... is this situation tolerable ?
Thank you so much for the video. I wish everyone could just be straight forward yet understandable. No extra useless chatter. As a technician myself your video is greatly appreciated
Thank you for your support. I know when i search for a repair tutorial i always look for the shortest video on the subject.. thats what i hope to deliver..
Here's a tip. The wiring harness you're fighting with is basically 3 plugs and a bolt on the alternator. Disconnect all that and move the whole harness back and out of the way. Takes 2 minutes and save a ton of time. For the Power Steering pump, the top bolt has a captured washer, that can come out when removing the bolts, you need to put it back in or the pump will not slide in. Use a long extention and a hammer to tap on it back
Thanks for this. Having replaced a head gasket in a vehicle with a timing chain with the engine in the car, I can appreciate what you have done here. This job is not for the physically weak, or faint hearted, but the reward when you get it right is nice.
One area i would add is that it is critical that you don't get any silicon debris inside your engine as it can block small oil passages and filters. I used a shop vacuum cleaner held close to ensure all bits were removed as i scraped. Mineral turps used with a fine plastic scourer pad is handy to clean off any old residue.
Prior to re-installing and applying new silicon, clean all mating surfaces with a non - oil based solvent such as brake disc cleaner and air dry. Don't overdo the new silicon either - 3mm bead is fine. Try and keep it continuous.
i don't understand how people dislike the video its one of the best video i ever see thank and keep doing videos like this.
Thank you. and you should keep spreading the good word.
Yep it is one of the best videos,Haters are just envious brats that can't even feed themselves.
Thank you for the support.
One of the absolutely best made videos especially the narrative. You are the Guru, sir!
You're too kind!
Great video. But what was the balance shaft tensioner torque?
Is it possible for you to send me instructions for future reference to my email. I would greatly appreciate that. Thank you in advance
I give myself 8/10 on mechanical ability, and tackled a head gasket on my daughter's 07 Camry. The reassembly of the timing components gives me the greatest anxiety since getting it wrong could destroy the engine. Excellent video, straight to the point, no narcissistic monologs or vanity headshots.
My kind of video. Keep up the excellent work. Subscribed.
Thank you for your support..
Straight to the point. Loaded with great information. Thanks for this video.
right to it without a lot of unnecessary blab. thank you
Thanks, thats my goal.
Mate, this is best informational, demonstrational video for timing chain/sprocket replacement video for the Toyota camry. Thankyou so much, for your time, effort, it's really appreciated. January 2022. 🙏👌👍🖐🇦🇺
Thank you, i appreciate that.. good luck with your project..
Greatly informative, excellent narration and detail! Great job!
Thank U.!!
You did an EXCELLENT job on this video! Excellent job!
Thank u!!
Oh here’s a diagram.. love the vid and it saved me a lot of money thanks
Once again thank you I am doing this job right now ,but also have to time Sert the block because of stripped head bolts
Excellent audio and video!
Great narration!
Very well done!
Thank you!
So many thanks! Very well explained, and you really saved me some time by alerting me to that stud in the timing cover so I could get a E torx set beforehand.
Thank you, i'm glad it helped you..
The crankshaft pulley magically appeared on there nice 👏
Amazing video
subed immediately. Very descriptive and helpful. I was looking for a video like this
Glad it helps. Thank you.
Do you have a video on replacing the head gasket 2005 toyota camry 2.4
Братан спасибо за хорошое, подробное видео, на других видео все поверхностно показывают. Thank you, well done!
Great video I will be removing the cylinder head to fix the threads that have lifted which is a common problem on these and this video helped me alot thanks
Good luck. I have a friend who succesfully uses longer bolts, or studs with a nut. Without drilling.. thanks.
2koolforyou88 Me too what a trip doing all ten holes
Just found your channel love the commentary and the camera shots well done ,and I have a 03 head bolt Camry that I’m working on right now first time ever for me,I really like gmc
Thank you for your warm comment..
Great video man i’m going to replace my timing chain and oil pump because last week i had my oil light on while i was going home i stopped on the side of the road and checked and looked at my oil level and it was fine, so i went home and started hearing my timing chain rattle, after a week i checked my oil pan and saw big plastic chunks and assumed it was the timing guides, so here i am about to do it hopefully everything goes well
Sounds like it wants to be done.. good luck..
good luck. doing this on a rav4. different motor mount on top, abs in the way, long,long job to get cover off.
Thanks for the video. I need to change the chain on my wife's car. It makes loud rattling noise on a cold start. Might as well replace all timing chain related components since the car has close to 230.000 miles on the odometer. I may try changing the tensioner first. For some reason, I thought that the tensioner was activated by the oil pressure but it looks like a simple ratchet type adjustment system.
BTW, I think it's best to replace all timing chain sprockets to avoid the chain wearing out prematurely.
Most excellent video. Please keep making them.
Thank you.
Great video. Thank you.
2X speed says what? Haha. Outstanding video sir! Thank you for sharing.
Nice, thank you..
This is a really good tutorial. Thanks for sharing. Question: I need to change my valve stem seals. Do you think it's possible to get both cams out without removing the timing cover if I start with removing the chain tensioner, then exhaust cam sprocket to create enough slack in the chain to also get the intake cam out? Obviously I would need to tie the chain up to prevent it from jumping a tooth on the crank sprocket. But would it work?
Honestly, i don't remember exactly the amount of slack u get When doing what u said.. but most of the time that should work..
Really neat, great information. I only wonder why grease on the crankshaft seal everywhere. I replaced mine on my ' 99 camry, a little grease on the spring tension in the back of seal, and where the crank makes contact. I pressed mine in the hole WITHOUT grease. I think it should fit into the hole firmly, so it can't spin out.
Thank you, your right, most of the time i do as you say. unless its a realy tight fit..
Very Detailed and well planned video.
Thanks, glad it helped.
Thank you so much. Great job!
Great video. Thanks. Do you have the torque spec for the bolts on the oil pump for the Camry 2AZ-FE engine. I would appreciate that. Thanks again!
Whats the socket size for that stud as far as the bolts and stud you removed from the timing chain cover? I tried a 7 mm and 8 mmm and the 7 was too small and the 8 was too big
Is it necessary to change the sprockets if the car is low Kilometers.
Thanks bro u helped me fixed my ride
How did you hold the crankshaft still to remove and retorque the crankshaft nut? thanks
He prob just hit with a impact lol. But they make a tool for it.
i have one last question. why did you not replace the VVT sprocket? isn't it possible that the teeth on it are damaged?
Thank you for your help🎉
I can't manually line up either the exhaust or the intake with timimg mark. They go offset by one or 2 tooth. A little resistance when sitting on the timing mark which push them off when the engine is at TDC. Before removing the chain, the painted mark on the chain where off the timing mark by 4 tooth although the timing mark on the sprocket where off by one teeth with the arrow sign
Hey man, second time doing this job. As I didn’t release the chain tensioner enough the first time, so when I started the car with 5 seconds she jumped way of time. Ok second time around pitting everything back together. It looks like the tensioner released, but I’m not sure if the chain is tight enough. My question, in fear of doing something wrong again and wasting another 10 hrs and I can’t seem to turn the car crank to release the tensioner. How tight should the chain be?
After installing the tensioner, put a wrench on the crankshaft bolt and turn it maybe 1/4 rotation counterclockwise, just enough to tension and remove slack from the timing chain. Then, turn back clockwise and you should hear a click from the tensioner releasing. Turn the crank a couple rotations clockwise to check your work. The tensioner should take out all the slack in the chain.
@dr.carWhats the name of the part that u mentioned that was the problem causing the car to fail
The timing chain tensioner was stuck.
Where is your video about the VVTI opening up spoken at about the time marking of 10:12 ??
I need to put that video together, i have the footage..i'm finishing up a set of video's and i'll do that one.. thanks
HELP??? Working on the tensioner pulley part and my motor isn’t far enough down to access the top bolt of the tensioner pulley. Anybody got any help?
Thank you so much for this awesome video
Thanks for the support.
How do you hold the crankshaft pulley still to remove the crankshaft bolt without an impact gun.
You have a few options.. the 1st option is to bump the bolt with the starter..(youtube, it). 2nd, they do have a special tool that holds the pulley while u turn the bolt.. but if possible ur best bet is to get the 50$ electric impact from harbor freight. I don't have one but i have read/heard good things about it.
Will the pulley still move if i put an impact to it?
No, the impact affect is great because it taps the bolt while turning it and that turns it before the pulley can turn..
Okay i’ll try it. Thank you Sir
My crankshaft bolt wouldn't move either. With a helper, I used a pipe wrench with an extra pipe for some leverage on top at the cam. This i held onto the wrench flats on the camshaft. You have to be careful not to let the wrench dig into any aluminum parts on the head though. Then below I used a breaker bar with a pipe on the crank bolt and eventually it broke free and came out.
Nice video.. About to do my toyota camry 2.4 liter timing chain. This helps..
Can you please tell me where your friend gets the longer head bolts from thank you.
On ebay, search for long bolt for 02 camry..
Thanks for this video. Like everyone with a Toyota, I appear to be having a leak from this gasket. I don't have any timing chain noise though. About how long would you say it takes to take this cover off, and put it back on again? The car is my primary source of transportation, and I start to feel a little uncomfortable if I know a repair is going to take more than 5 hours. Thanks.
I wish you had shown us the noise before the replacement.
Where would you lift the engine if you don’t have a engine hoist?
Are u trying to raise it a few inches? Or out of the car?
2006 Scion Tc here. Having trouble with the upper bolt on the belt tensioner assembly. Been using penetrant and still, Im starting to strip it. Anything special with this bolt? Right/left hand thread? The size?
About to do this to my 05 tc. A lot of people seem to have problem with stripping this bolt. Did you end up getting it off ok?
Also, if you happen to see this, did you take off the exhaust for your tc? The FSM says to remove it but I thought it was interesting it wasn't removed in this video.
1 big question for U but first.. Great video, the best Doc!! Very detailed, step by step procedures with every tool, nut and bolt sizes.. The HOWS AND TOS on removing and installing.. Hands down the best!! Doc, I replaced the Timing Cover, Crankshaft Pulley and Powersteering pump in my 2006 Scion TC. Problem is now the car will crank but will not start.. Code P0335 Crankshaft Position Sensor, installed a the new sensor and rechecked connections and retraced steps.. Fuses LOOK good, Same Code P0335 still crank, No start.. Any Suggestions? Oh, car worked fine before the work
Thank you for all your kind words.. it helps get motivation to do the next video..
How sure are you, you didn't flip over/forget the plate behind the crankshaft pulley?
After doing this, I was able to rotate the crankshaft freely and even with the serpentine belt on. It cranked smoothly (no clunking, no violent metal noises) but failed to start. Now I can’t rotate the crankshaft. Any ideas?
You fucked up the timing
Isn't this video a good chance to replace the valve stem seals and how would I go about it when rotating the engine. Thanks
I have problems when us the chain I put about to be me moves and exits at time of crankshaft
I'm not sure i understand. Is the chain not sitting on the crankshaft when installling?
Does the power steering pump have to be removed??? I have raised and lowered the engine and I can't for the life of me get the top bolt out to remove it. I am working on a scion tc and there is no room to pull it out.
If this can be done without pulling it it will make my life a whole lot easier
I hope you figured it out by now, if you can't find an angle yo pivot the pump out of the way. From what your saying you probably need to loosen or remove another motor mount or two.. good luck, let us know.
im sure you are done now, but I had to lower the engine in my rav to get that bolt out.
Tbh where I live it has been raining just about every day and I was finally able to get the motor out this past weekend. I now have to get the head broken down and then get it all back together.
Champion effort. Wish me luck...
Thank you, may you be lucked..
Hello Sir, Thank you very much for this video. I followed steps, Put chain on all the timing marks. But when I turn engine by hand,
Yes I turned engine 5-6 times but still chain marked links are matching, did I do something wrong? engine run fine after I put back together but it does through code P0017. Please advice. Thank you very much!!!
Very good explanation. Is there anything different I must know on a 2.5 engine for the same job?
Great video sir. I have 03 Camry and when its on idle, there is a scratchy noise coming above the timing cover. When its on drive, the scratchy noise goes away. Do you think its just the timing chain tensioner?
Why the chain in between the cams still loose, just saying, good vid, thanks....👍
Adan Arceo lol same thing I’m thinking
Super Video! I cannot seem to get the engine mount you are referring to out (@ 4 minutes). There is resistance when I try to lift the motor, even when the top bolt of the mount is off. I am using the jack with wood under the oil pan, but is that safe? I don't want to ruin the oil pan. So my main question is, does the drive shaft need to be removed so that the engine mount can be removed? The drive shaft seems to be resisting when I try to jack the passenger side of the motor up. I'm stuck...Help!
Finally figured it out. The jack was maxed out. Wow - novice here! How humiliating.
Hi there Dr Car, I was wondering if you have time maybe to help with an issue I am having. I am running in to an issue with a 2005 Toyota Camry V8 check engine light (only 52,000 miles on my dashboard so the car is not driven a bunch over the years). The last 2 years like clockwork a year apart i get the check engine. The first time I brought it to a show I was told to go to. They said after checking with their computer I have a faulty knock sensor. So I said okay lets do what needs to be done. They charged me $700 at the time in 2020. They said when taking apart the parts they found coolant in different parts of the engine bay (i do not know car stuff I am pretty sure that is what he said). They replace the sensor and a few days later the check engine light returns. Same codes on their test so they replace the sensors again (for free). A year goes by and then just before inspection time Check engine again. Go to the shop... same code. Now they do the replacement again and charge me $300 just for parts they say (do not know if that is a reasonable price). It is now a year since then and once again I have a check engine light. Also I should say my coolant is about an inch lower than it was a year ago. Just trying to ask anyone and everyone for information. It is such a hard thing to find a mechanic in NY and since I am not knowledgeable (but trying to learn) it makes this soo much harder.
Hi, i'm not sure if i can help, but i can give u some idea's, first i assume u havr the v6, because the v8 was never mads on these..
It sounds to me like ur issue is either they used low quality parts, and i would use original.. or maybe it has a bad plug or wire..
@@drcar9202 wow thanks soo much for the reply. Ah so it is at least a possibility low quality knock sensors can fail fast. I know he said to keep the price down he would get something low cost. How much do Toyota original knock sensors go for? Have you ever heard of coolant leaking on to a knock sensor amd causing it to fail? Thanks again for any ideas. I do not know any car people and it is sooo hard to learn from rock bottom.
What is the torque specs for the crankshaft pulley bolt?
Perfect video great job and thank you
Thank you for your kind comment!!
Do you need to drain the oil for this?
It's a good idea to change the oil, but you don't have to, if your very careful.
do you think it would also be a good idea to replace the oil pump since its in that area?
Its not a specifically bad idea, but i rarely see them fail..
I have a 07 Camry, engine cranks without and compression. I was told its most likely a broken timing chain. was curious if a bad chain would create more problems such as bent valves and such?
It all depends on how lucky you are and how it messed up, you will only realy know when your in there.
your issue may be that one or more of the headbolts ruined their thread, it does happen with these engines. I would start with the valve cover, you can learn a lot in there.
It is an interference engine so keep that in mind.
please let us know, thanks.
@@drcar9202 Not an interference engine. The valves won't hit the pistons.
@@drcar9202 So do you know if this is a interference or non interference engine ? MySons cars chain has skipped 4 teeth ( due to low oil pressure I think) I can turn the engine by hand with no interference but dont want to waste time replacing the chain if the valves are bent! the engine will crank but wont start very low compression. Thanks for the video its in my favorites
Thank u for the support, unfortunately it is interference.. so most likely there would be damage, especially if it happened while the engine was running..
great video
I know this is the 2.4 , I have 2010 Camry 2.5 and I wanna do the timing chain, is it pretty similar?
I have a 2010 camry myself and wanting to know the same thing, I think I can do this.
mack johnson I did it, noise is gone.
mack johnson I also changed the intake and exhaust sprockets
What I have done in the past is buy service repair manual and then watch youtubee...this will be my. Biggest project yet. But I feel confident.
Yea so I am gonna get the service manual like I do all my cars and attack it. I do not have air ratchet will I need one, I got plenty of buddies let me.borrow there's. Also did you use basic metric wrenches or the longer metric style for torque power just to brake loose.i have a torque wrench . Thanks for responce👌
How many miles were on the car before the timing chain was replace
About 180k miles.
Can you link the kit you used? There’s so many out there and don’t know which is better
I believe i used CLOYES 90752S. They usually have good engine parts.
hello,great job was just wondering if this was procedure is the same on a 2010 toyota Camry?
Thanks! i don't know. It's a different engine and there are many differences in that, but the other parts may be similar, Toyota has kept their accessories in the same place for many years
@@drcar9202 thks for your reply
you mite have 2 vvti on intake and exhaust
@@696dragon17 ok,and what does that mean, that it's harder to do
@@jaimesustaita285 can be pretty tricky if you're not sure what you're doing
Awesomeness
Thanks..
Great video! How many labor hours is this? I'm amazed you don't have to remove alternator and AC compressor.
What is the NAME of the failed part?
Timing chain tensioner
After how many miles is it recommended to replace the chain?
Usually its a lifetime component, but if the oil change was a bit too neglected.. or if the tensioner or a component failed than it would need to be done..
Is 09 Camry the same?
It should
Had an issue with VSC, Engine and anti skid lights coming on, giving me the code P0016? I have tested and replaced cam sensor, crank sensor, vvt solenoid, changed oil to 5w20, reset by OBD and battery disconnect only to have it all come back on atleast 10 times. At idle it hold 20 lbs vacuum drops when you hit the gas and quickly recovers(perfect), 180 psi on each cylinder (perfect) etc and codes keeps coming back. In my mind the vac and cyl pressure says valves are correctly timed. I have checked the timing TDC on the crank, and both int and ex pretty much line up.. Which is my question, do these marks line up pretty straight or damn straight? I felt they lined up and if i had moved them a tooth then they would be obviously off marks so I left it..just stomped on this damn P0016 coming back..Also it isnt the tensioner, as I had taken it out when I was checking the timing..Any ideas would be helpful for this code...great video by the way..
A few things i can think of, first u may have a clogged vvti oil strainer, this is located behind the power steering pump, u will need to remove the pump to get to the strainer it is hiding at the end of a bolt over there. Regarding the arrows.. the way i looked at them, it wasn't so much where the arrow point was sitting but more where it was pointing to.. so if u look closely at the DIRECTION of the arrow it should be facing the mark..
also if these are not ur issue, u may wan't to consider maybe ur dealing with two seperate issues.. as usually the engine runs pretty good when its only a vvti issue.. probably not what u wanted to hear..
@@drcar9202 VVT solenoid works fine and the type used on the car has nor had a strainer of any type..I actually got it at a shop that can diagnose it with their solus so I am hoping they can help as I have done every possibly process of elimination i can think of..As far as timing, I am positive it is on time, the marks were like 1/8th in off but if moved one tooth either way it would have been off much more..I'm leaning to just something like a relearn etc..
i hope they figure it out, if u can let us know what it was.. it may help someone down the road.. (pun intended)
Did you ever find the source of the P0016? My engine is throwing this code and was about to fix a timing cover leak and wanted to know if I should try and fix this while I'm in there.
G'day from Aussie, thank you, excellent description and images. Do you remember what size the Torx inverted socket was?
I can't remember, maybe an e16 or e18, but don't come all the way here, if i'm wrong..
@@drcar9202 I'll haunt you forever, or worse, sneak some Vegemite into your sandwiches!
I'll take my chances, just had a sandwitch..
@@drcar9202 was she cute?
Its an E16 or an E18..
My Toyota Camry 2.4v6 start but don't fire but keep running but refuse to fire
Plz I need help
You will have to explain a little better for me to try to answer.. does the car run? Also you either have a 4 cylinder 2.4 or a v6 3.0...
@@drcar9202 the car is v6 engine it's starts and runs but when I try to fire it.
It will try to fire but it will relax again
The car is v6 3.0 engine
Does it shut off when you give it gas?
Is this engine ?non interference. The exhaust cam does not want to line up set a tdc. Getting heavy resistance when turning( exhaust timing notch facing down)
Same here. Have u ever found what the issue? I can't manually line up either the exhaust or the intake with timimg mark. They go offset by one or 2 tooth. A little resistance when sitting on the timing mark which push them off
@@mecximusa Hello, did you figure it out? Thank you!!!
@@singhsarabjit The issue was the valve clearance needed readjustment. I had the complete head redone
@@mecximusa thank you very much for sharing this. Thanks G
Aren’t the timing chains supposed to last the life of the engine? How does it get messed up?
They can stretch.. or the plastic guides can wear out and allow for play..
@@drcar9202 is this normal or can it happen due to something else?
Did you or have you encountered alot of problems with stripped threads. A friend of my girlfriend had a complete rebuild done on this engine. Her husband removed it took it to the builder and reinstalled. on the way home it tipped over. For whatever reason couldn't get it to start after installing, for whatever reason thought it was the timing. After paying all that money to have it built fooled with timing. Runs but is showing a P0016. Took off cover it appears to be off 10 degrees. Chain does not have colored links which doesn't help. The arrows on the bearing caps are not very helpful. Is there a particular brand of chain with colored links and do all new tensioners have O rings? If I take it apart I want it to have colored links and a new tensioner,not sure but for $3400 it should have had a newer tensioner put in it.
There is a common problem with the head bolts stripping in the engine block,.is that what your referring to?
I use Cloyes, they have a good reputation and as far as i know they always have markings.
It will be helpful if you could have had markers on your video
A1++ info
How long did this job take?
about 8-10 hrs.
DR CAR nice, thanks for the prompt response
Np
If you use the Toyota seal packing fipg you need to put it on immediately or it won’t seal right.
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Great f-kin vid guy👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
Thank you..
Small chain is for oil pump not for balance shaft...
Thanks for the correction. It may help someone to know that..
everything is good, the bad part is your slow zooming made the photo blurry, hard to see what you are talking about since i am not a mechanic
15:00 Geeze just slather it on there
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Great video
Great video
Thank you, good luck with your project!