Diagnosis,How do you know if your timing chain tensioner is bad | And Replacement Of Corolla 2ZR-FE

[@migskull23]

Thnak you so much for this video, i took my car to the shop and they told me that my car needs a new timing chain kit and that would could my $2250 for parts and labor, but after watching this i ended up only spending a $100 to get the tensioner replaced and its working perfectly fine now. Thank you again Mayo Cars DR

[@MayoCarsDR]

you welcome,Thanks for comment

[@foolishdreamer701]

Looks like they tried to rip you off....

[@ashikchesust]

I checked it out. They also told me like 2200. Where can go to do it at cheaper price?

[@ashikchesust]

Thanks. Changed the tensioner. During acceleration engine was getting very loud. Still the same.😢 Sound is there. Also check engine light came on. Any idea? I have exactly the same problem as you showed.

[@MayoCarsDR]

​@@ashikchesustHope your problem is solved now

[@redgreen610]

Thanks, my Yaris suddenly sounded like this today at 260,000 km. Idles fine, only hear it when I am driving and accelerating. Pretty sure it isn't water pump, and I know it isn't the bearings in alternator. I will give this try. I appreciate you taking the time to record the sound. Very helpful. Edit: I discovered that the 1.5 engine in a Yaris/Echo has an internal tensioner that is not the same as Corollas, Matrixes etc. One of the dealer techs agreed my engine sounded like a timing chain, but he'd also heard water pumps make this noise and he has never replaced a chain or tensioner on the 1.5 engine. So, I went for it today and jacked it up, and took the serpentine belt off. Yup, i could feel the rough bearing on the water pump right away. So, if others come across this sound, you can quickly narrow it down by removing the serpentine belt and feeling the alternator, water pump, and AC compressor bearings. If they feel a little rough or make any noise as you spin them, that's probably the culprit. If you can't tell, start the engine up for a minute with no belt and listen. If the sound is still there it isn't bearings driven by the belt - it is likely the timing chain slack hitting valve cover or dampener. I replaced the water pump as described by others and all is quiet again. Was about a 3 hour job and a little difficult to get at with big hands.

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@makeit.nice1111]

Hey thanks for the comment, i have the same yaris 1.5 2009 and was wondering about this, I have replaced my water pump, so the tensioner in the yaris is different?

[@redgreen610]

@@makeit.nice1111 When I removed the belt to water pump and turned it I could just barely feel rough bearing. When I started it up without pump connected, it was silent. It was the bearing after all. I was so sure it was the tensioner, that I'd ordered one one from Toyota. As soon as I saw it, I realized it was completely different. That 1.5 Yaris engine has an internal tensioner that is much more difficult to replace and that's why there are no YT videos on it. You have to pull the pulleys and timing chain cover off to get to it. So, I returned it at 10% restock charge, went to the local part store and bought a water pump. OOps so long ago, I forgot I've already gone through this above.

[@JoseManuelCastillodamboo]

Very Helpful video, mine 2ZR 1.8 has the same noise under the same condition, will replace the tensioner. Thanks a lot!

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@noahriedel801]

Did the tensioner solve the noise ?

[@JoseManuelCastillodamboo]

@@noahriedel801 yes, it work.

[@letmethinkv]

@@MayoCarsDR bro did you re use old valve cover gasket or new?

[@MayoCarsDR]

@@letmethinkv It is best to use new gasket

[@GangadharSetty]

I'm having similar symptoms of engine noise after 2k rpm, the fiat Punto MjD, clocked 3.52 lakhs kms. Will check with chain tensioner. Thanks for the video

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment,If you have a 2ZR engine, only the tensioner can be damaged. This engine has this problem

[@lassiterdominguez2879]

Cool slow house music wasnt annoying. Good vid ty.

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@-mayorka-]

​@@MayoCarsDRname song plz

[@rbljackson]

thanks...you directed me to this video from another one I watched (of yours) with similar symptoms. I will do as you described and pull the valve cover and swap the tensioner. From looking at videos, i don't think I have that dampener piece, but will verify when I pull the cover. My engine code is the 1zz-FE according to the VIN decoding I did.

[@MayoCarsDR]

Ok 1zz engine not have an upper chain damper

[@alexeytot4871]

Thank you Brother. Huge help.

[@MayoCarsDR]

You welcome

[@josevicencio6081]

Muy Bien video ...gracias ,una pregunta ,cuando pones El chain tensioner ,no necesitas mover El crankshaft para que queden. Posicionados Las valvulas ..y la varilla del tensor tiene que quedar afuera o en su posicion normal ...gracias de antemano

[@taz24787]

Al parecer el tensionador se coloca con la varilla (embollo) adentro y enganchado. A la hora que giras la cadena con el crankshaft manualmente, se libera el embolo cuando suena ese "click" que se demuestra en este video.

[@bishtss1]

Very well understood, nice video

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@martinmukonje6739]

Thank you for this informative video. My car also makes the same sound when starting the engine, will replace the chain tensioner

[@MayoCarsDR]

You welcome

[@KevinBrown-g9o]

Can the tensioner chiggers off the engine check light to com on wen the tensioner is bad ?

[@MayoCarsDR]

No But can timing marks out check light to come on

[@tellsthetruth894]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video. But, pictures alone to repair an engine dont help me, without explanation. Thanks.

[@MayoCarsDR]

Complete engine rebuilding video kzbin.info/www/bejne/laHGXpqmbpuljs0

[@borokinnioladotun7828]

Thanks so much found the video very useful, just replaced mine and the noise has gone away

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@Browski_12]

My car started making a slight noise on start up when the engine is cold.it stared after I changes the oring on my chain tensioner but I didn't put it back in at tdc could that be why. And I also when and bought a new tensioner from toyota today to see if it helps bur it still makes the same noise.its on the 1zz engine

[@saudahmed2751]

My 2nz 1300 cc engine also this noise is this a same issue sir plz reply???

[@iqbalhossain9659]

Good job its a great work

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@maxfi1092]

Very good KZbinr

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@klinmuzik]

Hi brother, mine makes this sound only at startup and ideal. Ehen i accelerate it does not make the sound. I bought the tentioner already but after watging this video i think its not the problem. Can you advice please ?

[@MayoCarsDR]

Send me a video, maybe it's the sound of something else

[@bsrob1]

My noise is very similar but I have to be off the throttle and at 2000 rpm. I hear this noise when decelerating. Could this be my problem? 03 corolla. 1.8l. I actually had valve cover off today and the chain had a little bit of slop but only like a .25 to .50 of an inch. Seemed tight to me

[@oriondragos5876]

Hi, I have a question. What were you doing at the 4:27 - 4:47 mark? Thanks and great video!

[@MayoCarsDR]

I was checking how loose China is

[@oriondragos5876]

@@MayoCarsDR ahhh ok thanks

[@pecosimplu7070]

My 1zr-fe makes the exact same noise... 2 times it made a short clunking noise when i started it cold in winter. No other issues, 120k km. Could be that tensioner? Thank you very much, great video

[@MayoCarsDR]

Yes Can you send me video

[@pecosimplu7070]

@@MayoCarsDR i can't do video for now, sorry i will change the tensioner soon because i noticed some oil leaks there; if the noise doesn't disapear i will open the cover thanks very much

[@makeit.nice1111]

This looks like it could be the same for 1.5 1nzfe? I'm starting to suspect my car has this sound but I never noticed

[@johngranato2673]

Good video--thanks

[@MayoCarsDR]

You welcome dear

[@Jalopymedia]

The engine still has a slight tick noise after still? What is that?

[@MayoCarsDR]

After starting for some time, all engine noises will disappear

[@dvcheers4790]

Good job broz very informative for people looking for same symptoms. Doing also automotive basic Pms and repair maintenance., But inthe other channel. Going to check your other vids bro 👌

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@zujkoe]

I can’t afford to fix until end of week I have same problem will I be fine?

[@مهديعليالشمري-ق4ق]

اهلا هل يسبب هذا الجزء فقدان ضغط زيت المحرك او يعمل على تهريب الضغط

[@Diosloveyou]

One question to turn the crankshaft should the car be raised from both wheels? my car is a toyota corolla 2010 1.8

[@MayoCarsDR]

No need to lift any tires to rotate the crankshaft

[@jordan6556]

On my 2010 Toyota Corolla repair manual said to release tensioner hook turn crankshaft to counterclockwise then clockwise. Now I have 2016 Toyota Corolla 2xr-fae should turn clockwise to release the hook

[@jacobd3290]

Hi, is it better to put gasket maker (I want to use permatex ultra black) directly on tensioner mating face, or apply it on the black washer/gasket?

[@MayoCarsDR]

Apply on the black gasket

[@jacobd3290]

@@MayoCarsDR Thanks for fast reply. But what about the mating surface between tensioner and gasket on the outside? I am worried the gasket will only seal on the inside to the engine, but not on the other side between tensioner and the washer/gasket

[@jacobd3290]

@@MayoCarsDR I see now on video that you put grey gasket maker on both sides of the black washer/gasket

[@oleksandrkusaiko-ek2vc]

hey how are you doing my friend ? i kove your videos . i am wondering if you tell me a name of the silicone which you use for the valve cover gasket ?

[@MayoCarsDR]

Engine silicone facebook.com/share/p/14xQ3CMBHm/

[@shahidhameed1898]

Hi,I have 1zr Fe 1.6 liter engine ,having same problem,changed timing chain tensioner but sound still exists.what should I do?

[@saadullah5897]

at 9:09 time in video. when engine starts first time , there is rattle sound of vvti . it is normal? i have same engine when start cold engine rattle sound for 1 sec coms from engine.

[@MayoCarsDR]

If the VVTi system is OK then the sound does not come

[@femiamosu6953]

You might have a damage vvti cam phasor

[@ventsislavstefanov1363]

0:53 9:54 comparison

[@aliakram9142]

I had corolla 2013 same issue Should I replace vvt cam gears also as i already purchased them please advise

[@MayoCarsDR]

Yes

[@philliptaylor5981]

You are great teacher!! One question....in the US most of the tensioner tiny retainer clips are released 45 degrees counterclockwise (Part Number: 13450-0D010). The tensioners you've featured on your channel release in the opposite direction; clockwise. Did someone rotate the tiny retainer clip 180 degrees or is that how they come from Toyota.

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment dear Not important you return the Crankshaft 45 degree If you rotate even a little unclockwise and return clockwise so you hear some sound and continue rotet the Crankshaft As much as you want

[@rahalati]

My Corolla engine is 2NZ-FE and the tensioner is inside the engine. Can I change the tensioner while the engine is on the car or should remove the engine completely

[@MayoCarsDR]

You can change the tensioner without opening the engine

[@SaeedAhmed-bs9fl]

Brother my carolla 2017 making a ticking and knocking sound while acceleration and cold temp. I can barely hear this but it’s there and it’s annoying any idea what’s casting this sound?

[@carloschiconi6405]

is it a typical problem of toyota engines? why does the tensioner fail? Greetings from ARGENTINA

[@r762368]

any idea if the raised lip on the timing chain tensioner gasket goes towards the engine or away from it? Thanks

[@MayoCarsDR]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYnSk2aBma6EftE 6:17

[@MayoCarsDR]

Engine Rebuild Repair Manual

[@carlosbmwe38]

About engine movement, maybe a bad engine support?

[@cousino36]

Does this cause low power... My 2004 xb with 277,000 mi is sounds like this is

[@MayoCarsDR]

Yes because VVTI does not function properly due to this

[@jaymungle9959]

Hello, in my toyota 2znfe with none vvti 1290 cc timing chain is slack what the problem is? Chain, sprocket or tensioner pls advise.

[@MayoCarsDR]

It is difficult to tell without hearing the voice

[@jaymungle9959]

Engine mileage is 230000km oil use 20w50 shell. Last year I renew the tapper cover gasket and notice that the chain is loose a little.

[@femiamosu6953]

I had the same sound and checked the timing chain tensioner, The plunger was stuck back in the body of the tensioner and the body was also cracked along its length. I am sure it would have broken along the crack lines and fallen into the engine. I replaced it and the noise is gone. But now, I have a whistling sound coming from the engine.

[@selman044]

Did you get rid of this problem. If you didn't, here I am gonna tell you something. Because the timing chain tensioner failure, probably your engine's timing valves got into some different gaps. Check your valves' gaps, probably they need adjustment.

[@callmebackfriday2]

Other than rattling noise when in Driving, would there be any check engine light's error code? Thanks for the video.

[@MayoCarsDR]

There will be no error code,

[@callmebackfriday2]

@@MayoCarsDR Thanks for the information.

[@MayoCarsDR]

But if the slipper of the chain also breaks after the tensioner is bad, then the timing is out, then the check light is on.

[@callmebackfriday2]

@@MayoCarsDR Thanks again. I possible will notice the noise different but for my wife, I pretty sure she will keep driving until smoke come out from the hood.😜

[@r31-h5l]

Are change oil with 5w30 fix it?

[@MayoCarsDR]

This engine already has 5w-30 oil

[@callmebackfriday2]

What is that "rattle" noise #1 @9:07 and high pitch noise at the end of #2 @9:14. Is that starter issues? Thanks

[@Fm-qf5dj]

Vvti gear

[@lifeisbutifull2093]

Good

[@Ezq95]

You need motor mount too

[@israrahmed7555]

Hi brother how are you can you help me i have toyota corolla rpm problem i check timing chain all fine but problem is not sold

[@MayoCarsDR]

When did this problem occur in your vehicle?

[@j.davidramirezr6711]

Hey. Amigo. Tengo. Un toyota. Corola. 2000. Ase. Ruido ciando. Prende. Y viando. Lo. Forsas. Sescicha como si. Fuera. La cadena. Sera. El. Puro. Tenson que opinas

[@MayoCarsDR]

First of all you change chain tensioner

[@MarzNet256]

Cool. Would you recommend replacing tensioner at 193k miles on 1ZZ-FE engine? Chain did seem a bit slack when changing valve cover gasket and there is a tiny 1 second rattle on cold start. I've heard it could also be the phasers. Car runs perfectly otherwise. Doing 5k OCI with full synthetic. Thanks.

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment,The 1zz engine has no tensioner problem with this but if your car has traveled long enough you can change it.

[@MarzNet256]

@@MayoCarsDR Thanks

[@drdelirious8899]

@@MarzNet256it’s not true 1zz has problems with the oring on the tensioner and can fail it failed on mine look behind motor and see if it leaking

[@MarzNet256]

@@drdelirious8899 I checked it about 6 months ago, no leaks. The VVTi solenoid O-ring did have a tiny leak, so I replaced the solenoid/o-ring assembly.

[@MsSajid83]

It is same 2nz ,2010 model I have changed tensioner . Novice not remove for my car. ?

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment,You should first assess the sound of your vehicle where the problem is

[@MsSajid83]

@@MayoCarsDR thanks replying mechanics says change engine

[@MsSajid83]

@@MayoCarsDR please suggest me I have a change engine and change the gear box 6 speed transmission manual it is a possible or not I am waiting for your reply thank you

[@MichaelGG123]

@@MsSajid83 your mechanics could be wrong. If it’s just this rattle and not knocking noise it’s probably the cam gear. It has a TSB. Do some research.

[@joelh3030]

Just ordered my tensioner, i have leak on mine and the mounting plate on my tensioner is completely rusted. It should make this rattle go away

[@somap8380]

Seems like it also needs engine mounts.

[@OmarAli-iw5ow]

is timing chain tensioner exist in 1nz-fe engine ?

[@MayoCarsDR]

Yes

[@ashikchesust]

How much is the usual cost to change the timing chain and tensioner set? One mechanic asked for 2200. Is it that much costly?

[@MayoCarsDR]

2200 ?

[@ashikchesust]

Yes man. They asked for $2200, isn’t it too much?

[@jordan6556]

Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to hear click sound?

[@MayoCarsDR]

Yes Ok

[@fernandohood5542]

Not clear on new verses the old check of the tensioner. Not clear on the rotation to TDC.

[@mytube3687]

There’s any reason why did you remove the top engine cover? Is it necessary to remove?

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment,Remove the valve cover simply because when the chain tension is bad, the small chain sleeper on top of it also breaks, to check it.

[@zaheerchaudharyofficial3960]

When my car on road rpm 1500 to 2000 then adjustor noice come. In 3 year i changed 3 adjustor any solution 😔

[@MayoCarsDR]

In addition to Chain Tensioner, check out Chain Sleeper،5:21

[@fbsautotech7981]

The music makes it hard to hear the sounds you are listening for

[@AllenMemeson]

Do you not hear the ticking/rattling

[@yodead369]

Sounds like he's playing "Rush", on N64 😂

[@yodead369]

Question ❓ I'm just trying to replace the gasket on the *timing chain tensioner!* (It has the only oil seepage I see on the whole entire engine) is it necessary to pull off the valve cover, and as an engine have to be top dead center?

[@MayoCarsDR]

It is not necessary to remove the valve cover, but it is better to fit the crankshaft pulley at zero mark.

[@سالم-ث8ش4ث]

Where are you from my dear brother? 😊

[@MayoCarsDR]

I am from Pakistan

[@سالم-ث8ش4ث]

@@MayoCarsDR ماشاءالله تبارك الله 😊👍

[@سالم-ث8ش4ث]

@@MayoCarsDR To you, my dear brother, greetings to you and my family, Pakistan 😊👍

[@israrahmed7555]

i start the car than put D mode rpm coming down 700 then change parking mode rpm 1000. 1500 after very long time coming down please help me brother

[@MayoCarsDR]

Clean the throttle body of your car

[@MayoCarsDR]

And rest memory

[@MayoCarsDR]

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[@سالم-ث8ش4ث]

😊👍

[@bernardocisneros4402]

Looks like it also needs a motor mount.

[@3800TURBO]

Mine has started to rattle just on start up. Changed oil and it stopped for a little but it's back again. I'll try change the tensioner.

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@chefo12345]

4zz-fe. Chain start to rattle after 5w30 regular change. Chain rattle after 1000rpm. Stop rattle under 1000rpm. I suspect the tensioner, but when i check it it was perfect. Any ideas?

[@WACKO1123]

Music was too loud and unnecessary. More importantly you totally failed to mention. The engine crankshaft must be turned CLOCKWISE to allow the tensioner to extend to the proper length. It's in the instructions of the tensioner.

[@nav5748]

Agree

[@wolfwolf7049]

السلام عليكم قمت بتبديل بآكن الرأس ولكن بعد تطبيق المكينة اشارت لمبة التشيك فحصتها عند كهربائي سيارات فقال ان التيمت غير موزون ولكن السيارة هادئة وكل شيء فيها طبيعي .. ما هو سبب إضاءة لمبة التشيك برأيك ............. Peace be upon you, I changed the head machine, but after applying the machine, the Czech bulb indicated that it was checked by a car electrician, and he said that the timt is not balanced, but the car is quiet and everything in it is normal. What do you think is the reason for lighting the Czech bulb

[@MayoCarsDR]

Code?

[@frackjohn]

I wish I k ew this two days earlier. Just now KZbin started to suggest them to me. KZbin algorithm has failed me. I paid $700 in total to fix it with used spare parts otherwise it would be skyrocket cost.

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@awaisiqbal8934]

Timing chain tensioner in VVTi engine always produces noise on cold engine startup for a few may be 5 secs and some times less than that even after some hot engine startups. Kindly comment

[@MayoCarsDR]

In this case, the VVTi gear or chain tensioner may be damaged

[@bernardrukwaro1585]

Same to all vvti engine with 300000 mileage and above

[@bkarybkary3687]

الترجمه للعربيه

[@rahilameer1094]

Same problem i got

[@MayoCarsDR]

Thanks for comment

[@zeljkopavlovic4639]

PVC dazu

[@PakssgCamando]

A1

[@yannaing693]

what this sonung

[@yannaing693]

hi

[@G-slim1-9-7-9]

I bet you can't diagnose my 2003 Toyota matrix that's sending code p300 and sounding the way it does wit the video a send to you if you read my comment and reach out if you do I'll subscribe just ask for the video. When you do diagnose the problem do a KZbin video complimentary of me it's all yours, I'm waiting.

[@MayoCarsDR]

The P0300 engine code indicates a misfiring cylinder problem in your vehicle. The misfiring happens when insufficient fuel is burned or when the spark plug gets damaged. In addition, it can damage your car's catalytic converter in extreme conditions.

[@dekalogue]

🤍

[@SaeedAhmed-bs9fl]

Brother my carolla 2017 making a ticking and knocking sound while acceleration and cold temp. I can barely hear this but it’s there and it’s annoying any idea what’s casting this sound?

[@MayoCarsDR]

How many kilometers has your car driven?

[@MayoCarsDR]

Can you send me a video?