2012 Toyota Prius V timing chain replacement tips 2zr-fxe

[@ericsolorzano2046]

Getting a P0016 after replacing my head gasket. Cam Corellation code. Could this mean I didn’t set the timing right? Does it need to be on a particular Stroke to set the timing?

[@crazymatt941]

As long as it's at top dead center and the cams are set properly the only concern would be being a link or 2 off. Now if it has a adjustable timing gear problem check service information to see if it has to preloaded or something along the sort

[@crazymatt941]

If you don't have access drop the vin and I'll get a video for that setup

[@donteacameronFBIMGaming1]

do you have a video of the sound it made before

[@crazymatt941]

It's not the best vid but car ran perfect when I hit the start button

[@Chemike21]

First off, ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED BY ANYONE. Followed your steps exactly, and am getting a p0012 code. No symptoms of bad timing, and I can't tell if I have reduced power. I replaced the vvt solenoid, and timing sensor, no luck. I'm wondering, if the chain was 1 tooth off hypothetically, wouldn't I get a misfire? If I don't get a misfire or rough idling, is it safe to assume my chain isn't a tooth off? The only thing I can think of, is that I set my timing correctly, but when I installed the tensioner, maybe it didn't expand right away, and when I went to start the car for the first time, maybe it skipped a tooth? I don't have any more ideas, and don't mind redoing the whole thing if I knew I had to. What I don't want to do, is redo everything, and get the same result because I didn't locate the problem.

[@crazymatt941]

In that particular video I reused the phasers and chain due to it was a head gasket problem now if you had timing codes before hand I would recommend the phaser due to the lock out in the phaser could be damaged causing false positives on proper timing

[@Chemike21]

Thank you for the reply. I will tear everything down again, and replace the phaser. I really hope that fixes my problem.

[@crazymatt941]

And please note after market phasers have bit me in the rear if I had a recommendation use a Toyota phaser and replace the bolt 🔩 it may cost a little more but worth it a long with the vvt actuator should be located in the valve cover

[@Fighterofthenightman_]

Shape of that gaskets is what the drivers eat

[@peachyclean93]

2012? I would have sent that to the scrap yard 🗑️