How to assemble engine VVT-i Toyota Part 32: Tensioner timing chain

[@tteuvky]

acording to all KZbin videos about, i dont think you need to open the head gasket and release the lock with special tool. everybody is saying to turn the crankshaft clockwise until your hear 'click' and you are ready to start the engine. why you are making few minutes job SO COMPLICATED ?

[@jeff5279]

Peter, I have a 2005, and a 2007, Toyota with the 1zz-fe engine. Once the timing chain tensioner is installed, you put a ratchet with a 19mm socket on to the crankshaft pulley nut and rotate the engine clockwise by hand one revolution. During this manual rotation that retaining clip will pop loose and the tensioner with engage the chain guide and properly tighten the chain. You will hear an audible "click" when the clip pops loose and the tensioner engages the timing chain guide. After this procedure you can start the engine.

[@jzr5560]

Very through explanation , valuable information, thank you

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@delvinbrown1799]

Peter you are the best am Mr Brown from Jamaica you teach me a lot thank you

[@franciscoantoniocabeza347]

Buen ejemplo de aplicación del tensor ,gracias ,desde Venezuela.

[@michaelcollins3774]

With all explaintion

[@michaelcollins3774]

What abut Seth's

[@kumasan812]

You need to put oil on the tensioner and o ring before you install it. If your engine is still in the car, you can make room to remove the chain tensioner by removing the belt, then making loose the one nut and one bolt on the tensioner arm Assy. Don't remove the arm just pull it away enough to give you room to remove and replace the chain tensioner. Chain tensioner should be in the compressed position with the hook in place (it's Important). Push it in straight in and put back the nuts torque to 80 in lbf, do this evenly as to not pinch the o ring. For the arm assy (torque the nut to21 ft- lbf, and the bolt to 51 ft-lbf. ). Now put the belt back on and then turn the crankshaft by hand with wrench(Toyota manual page 14-12vol 2 for a 2003 corolla says to first turn counterclockwise to release the hook, then turn clockwise to release the tensioner onto the timing chain ). Listen for the sound of the chain tensioner being released sounds something like a clicking or pop sound. Never start the engine until the chain tensioner has been released! I am guessing if you are uncertain about the direction to turn the crankshaft, I would go clockwise, as Peter suggest.

[@deuce_deuce_4817]

I have a question about this. Did you replace just to O-ring or the timing chain tensioner too? Should I use OEM or aftermarket part for this? Thanks for the help.

[@deuce_deuce_4817]

Second question. I've seen some say to remove the front passenger tire to get to this area. What is the best method for reaching this area? Thanks.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

I use only OEM

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Engine up area

[@danielrusu2090]

Hi Peter, thanks a lot for taking time to put videos on how to do Toyota engine repair. One guestion please, do I need to take the engine out to change the head gasket? Thanks

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, It is better take engine out.

[@danielrusu2090]

thanks Peter, have a nice day!

[@ricardozarate1798]

My friend,you are doing very good job.small or big job you explain very good,we decided wich way to do it. Thanks I watched all your videos on different carrs

[@Cinnnnik]

Hi, thank you for this informative video. Is your timing chain still in working condition? I think you overtense time chain by placing tensioner to place before setting those aluminum nuts. Whan you push tensioner in hole first time while training it doesn't bounced off (3:54), whan you make it after timing chain cover was placed it does bounced off about 3-4 mm. If the tensioner piston is only one way moving and other way stoping by locking system, than you owertense it by those 3-4 mm. Your chain guide may be damaged before it should, I read some info what if its worn over 1mm need to change it. I'd like to know whats happened later. (Sorry for misstakes in our country the logic of creating senteces is a bit different)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, my chain is still Ok. It last normally 400 000 or 300 000 miles.

[@Cinnnnik]

Nice to know, you doing well :)

[@ToastyCourier]

Awesome! Thanks man! You're the best!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Dige Eric Thanks. And comment: Toyota is so well engineer car that service is easy like kids play.

[@hl2252]

Good afternoon Mr. Peter. Would you know tell me the diameter and thickness of the O-ring that goes in this tensioner? I would like to use the car to go buy this piece before dismounting to change. Thanks, and good job. I watched all the videos about the Corollas.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Leandro Henrique Hello. I need to investigate the issue.

[@adam01212]

I would also like to know this if anyone knows, thanks :)

[@marie-evedion7231]

Piter pokazi mi kako odblokirati tansioner kad je direkno na motoru.Pozdrav.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment 👍

[@SRDEpG]

Once the tensioner is installed and extended against the chain guide, will there be any slack in the section of chain between the two cam sprockets? (I recently replaced my tensioner and it is now extended against the chain guide. When I rotate the crank pulley, there is zero slack in the chain across the two cam sprockets. However, when I relax the tension on the crank pulley and stop rotating the engine, I can pull downward on that section of chain, between the two sprockets, and create slack in that section of chain.) Is this normal, or should the tension still be on the chain even though I have stopped rotating the engine manually?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Small slack and check Also Yellow markings positions twice.

[@ZakirHussain-sx2dw]

Peter, after replacing toyota timing chain tensioner o-ring can I relase the tensioner by turning the crank shaft pully and do I have to do top dead centre adjustment. Thank You.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+Zakir Hussain Hi, you can rotate with crank shaft pully and please check top dead centre adjustment too.

[@ZakirHussain-sx2dw]

+Peter Finn Peter as you said I can relase the timing chain tensioner by turning the crankshaft pully then please can you explain why I need to do top dead centre adjustment. Can I start the engine safely without doing any TDC adjustment after replacing the tensioner o-ring and relasing the tensioner by the crankshaft. Thank you.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+Zakir Hussain Hi, It is always good to check engine system status. Then risk is smaller. :-)

[@Air21Malaysia]

better check the top dead center one more time,it can reduce risk to damage engine

[@hectorramirez9889]

I replaced my tensioner thinking it would take a cold start rattling sound on my Toyota Corolla 2011 but didn't. I'm thinking it rattles because the chains is not good ?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@chrisr7597]

Or maybe timing chain guide rails worn out?

[@yadiscience3451]

Wrong way tensioner automatically release hock by 19mm

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok

[@louismyers7686]

Peter help me out. 2.4 camary 2009. First p code replace vvt oil control valve. Engine started making what i thought at first was a lower rod knock but i dont believe it is. It is very noisy and makes rattling noises. Timing checks good. Chain checks good. Now i have p0011 code and p0335 codes.

[@LEVUCARCHANNEL]

Cảm ơn bạn chia sẻ

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

👍

[@kgb0070]

Very good my friend !

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mineshkatwaroo2806]

Love your video

[@rahathussain8133]

can you make a video on how to install toyota timing chain tensioner while the engine is still in the vechicle.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+Rahat Hussain Hi, too difficult. Sorry.

[@Air21Malaysia]

yup... it is difficult until don't have mood to make video

[@kiko1968]

Hey Peter they told me if i need to replaced the timing chain tensioner i needed to do the timing chain also is this is true???

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+jorge arroyo Yes, they both worn out.

[@Air21Malaysia]

better change together because it's labour charge isn't cheap

[@danielrusu2090]

hello again, I was looking for hours to find torque specifications for head gasket bolts for toyota yaris 1.4 d4d diesel, and I couldn't find it, do you have any idea how to get that information, thanks a lot

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Sorry, no any info.

[@danielrusu2090]

thanks for your reply

[@pierretessier1682]

That's not the way to release the tensionner hook,only turn the crankshaft clockwise.You don't have to remove the valve cover. Changing a tensioner it's a 10 minutes job Peter!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You 👍. I read your message. 😀

[@angelgonzalez9490]

It’s a whole rebuild!, don’t you see?, he knows that way to doit too, but he’s doing it showing whit a whole engine apart .Peter good 👍🏼

[@pierretessier1682]

@@angelgonzalez9490 Even it's a whole rebuild, that's not the way you activate the tensionner!

[@namuyimbadeo5209]

Thanks sir

[@hervefopa5486]

Très intéressant

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Great Info and Many Thanks. :-)

[@samwelmukoshi9568]

continue to help us

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+Samwel Mukoshi Thanks for comment. :-)

[@ibrahimshafiqi1306]

Peter, please help. Due to P0012 code and check engine light on, my mechanic replaced the old tensioner saying that it is all eaten up because it was too tightened, with this new tensioner it makes noise when the car is running and gas pedal pressed, the mechanic said it is because they loosen the tensioner this time as tightening it again will rise the same issue. Any help please?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, you shoud replace all parts in tensioner area: timing chain, tensioner and tensioner support rails

[@joeyfaulks]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor does a 98 Toyota Tacoma 2.4 motor have the same kind of timing chain tensioner on outside of motor

[@chrisr7597]

​@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor how many hours labor do you think to replace all parts you mentioned Peter?

[@ccmaga]

Brasil in area!!!

[@TwoWheeledCamel]

Is this 2.4 or 2.5 engine?

[@mariorodriguez6134]

Ehab K 2.4

[@yakubali205]

yakub Thanks all my friends

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks. :-)

[@ДядяВасяИзГаража]

просто надавливаешь на цепь в сторону натяжника и крючек сам разблокируется

[@saabwejulius]

Nice

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks

[@juanmoreno6401]

I put it the tensioner together with the timing cover and then you only need press little bit the chain guide againts the tensioner and release itself and thats all

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks. :-)

[@kellintineo8901]

yo quiero saber yo le intale la vvti a mi vehículo Toyota corola, pero esta igual sin fuerza,parece que no le esta pasando corriente .

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok and Thanks

[@adityaisfahani123]

In my k3ve engine, the tensioner not bolted in cover.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

aditya isfahani Thank You for comment.

[@Air21Malaysia]

k3ve is different with toyota vvti engine,and it's chain tensioner really bolted inside timing cover.Because of it's design,it make easier to assembly chain tensioner than toyota vvti engine

[@pierretessier1682]

Sorry,Doctor, why you done a video on what you don't know

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment my Friend. 👍😀

[@gfysadyl7076]

স্যার ইঞ্জিনের কাজ শিখানো জাবে

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted 👍

[@antoniosilveira3660]

Someone please tell him a nut is not a bolt

[@dugeep]

Please NOTE! If go to install the New Tensioner and It will not just slide in and stops on the threaded shafts, Just Turn the Cam Shaft clockwise and keep checking and when it slides in! Otherwise the force to push it in will release the Tiny Clip and you need to re-lock the Tensioner back to get the 10mm Nuts Back on! Why The Nut Shafts couldn't be Longer and Let the Nuts Pull It In while it is released I have NO IDEA!?? If The Nut Shafts where as long as the Stroke of the Piston you would just remove the old one and install the new one without Locks and Cam Turning to get the chain in the right place. I just installed one on a 2010 and All this Crap could be avoided If the 10mm shafts are longer by about an INCH! WTF? VVT-I FKTED UP! The Install process Would Be! Take off 10mm bolts, Remove Old Crap and Reinstall New Crap with new Gasket if an Inch was added to the 10mm Threaded Shafts! No wonder why the Toyota Mechanics make the Big Bucks! This Costs about $500 for a Toyota mechanic to install! Tricks Of the Trade! ONE INCH and this would be American no Monkey Business!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted. Please join to my Membership ! 👍😀

[@guellordkalombo4924]

Oky

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Keep watching👍

[@adityaisfahani123]

Owh this is what i mean sir. Sorry my mistake

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

aditya isfahani No problem.

[@MenesesInc]

Peter, outstanding video's. What was the torque settings on these bolts, I kinda missed it cause of the glare of the sun and audio. I'm going to tackle this and instead of paying the stealership $148.97, I'm going to purchase the o-ring myself and get myself a TEKTON 24330 torque wrench and still save $100. Many thanks. Also, for other who may not have seen/known, you can manually rotate the crankshaft to get the piston to POP out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5ymaKyhidyVeckm23s

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

+MenesesInc Hi, the torque is 10 NM. For tensioner cover bolts.