How to replace timing chain on a 2.0L Hyundai Elantra

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Timing Chain Kit
Wrench Set
Torque Wrench
Gasket Sealant
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In this video i show you how to change the timing chain on your Hyundai elantra. this is the 2.0L 4 cylinder with vin 5NP. They have a poor design on their motor anyway, but i show you in this the chain tensioner doesn't have a ratchet mechanism. but overall it is a pretty easy job and hopefully can help all of you out. If you enjoyed the video please leave a like, comment, share and subscribe. Thanks!
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[@renegarza3492]

I work a lot on kia/hyundai, and this happens on 2.0 and 1.8. Sometimes, they will fire right up and other times, they will jump time again.Just did one today, and it did it.I have to put it back in time.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

That’s wild to me that it’s that bad. Any upgraded tensioner or anything people can do to help this from happening again? I’ll pin yours to the top for now. Thanks for watching!

[@lewisvenable9904]

2 things. When you first put crank at TDC, the repair manual states to turn 3° more before taking guides off. Not sure if you did it off camera. secondly, the reason the chain marks dont line up on sprockets after 2 revolutions is because, it takes nearly 100-200revolutions for them to line up again. that amount may be inaccurate, but i know it takes alot of turns. oh and one last thing for anyone willing to do this work. If you are doing this job, replace all of your timing components. The oil pump is actually part of your timing since the system runs off of oil pressure. If you have the code p0017, and you replace everything but the oil pump, you may still have a p0017 code. After alot of research and understanding with my own elantra after i did the work, i still had the code. This was back in September. i am now just ordering a new crankcase with oil pump after all these months because this job really exhausted me out.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Great comment. I’ll pin it to the top for others to see. As for the up to 3degrees yes I did. I should have recorded it but no matter what you have to line it up with the mark on the chain. I understand it will eventually come back around mainly I’m asking why are they not using a ratchet style tensioner? Because if you hold tension on the chain while someone turns it it will line up perfect every time. So it jumping around before oil pressure builds seems like a terrible design that would be more prone to fail. Whereas, if they just added a ratcheting mechanism it wouldn’t be allowed to go back in. That is great advice you’re already in there might as well to save headache further down the road. Thanks for your input. Thanks for watching!

[@user-ww7yl5rb2i]

Oh my God, this guide is EXACTLY what I needed and extremely informative. Thank you for taking the time to share this, it is very appreciated and helpful. Thank you.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I’m glad I could help! Best of luck. Thanks for watching!

[@lewisvenable9904]

GREAT video compared to others iv seen. this one is the best quality and helpful 💯

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Thank you that truly means a lot to me. Thanks for watching!

[@mattt9298]

Getting ready to help my son with this job. He ran it low on oil and we're thinking the timing chain jumped because of that actuator needing oil pressure. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he didn't damage the valves.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I’m glad you’re helping him. That’s always good quality time. But I hope so too. Unfortunately these engines are extremely weak add that with low oil may want to do a leak down test to see what all is effected. I have a video on that as well if you need help. Best of luck. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching!

[@familiadinizemwashingtondc3072]

Thanks my friend

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I’m glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

[@dustinwerner870]

So you don't have to put the sealant threadbond on the entire mating surface just where the 4 mating spots on the block and head? I'm know that what you showed but I'm just making damn sure before I put it all together. Thank you sir great vid.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

So yes you want to go all the way around the cover and in the spots shown between cam carrier and head, and head and block. Trust me I know how much work it is to do but you’ll get it done! If I can do it you can do it. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!

[@dustinwerner870]

@@JunkyardJunkie yes sir thank you so much I'm having to rebuild the entire engine in my 2016 Elantra get it threw a rod bearing right after I finished paying it off. But thanks for the reply junkyard much appreciated I got a rebuild kit from DNJ I got a couple gaskets that idk where they go or what they are if I added the pics of them you think you might be able to help me out there?

[@Knarfgarage]

Hi I replaced the tensioner and chain with the guides and still have the 1 second rattle at start up any ideas on what it can be?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Ya that’s normal unfortunately. Like I showed in the video the tensioner is oil driven. So, it takes a second to build that pressure. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@Lees_Automotive_36972]

Hey you once used an air stapler, on changing a mustang convertible top will a hand stapler work?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Haha yes you could have commented on that video. But ya a regular hand stapler will work. Make sure to get the right size stainless steel staples, that I mention in the description of that video. I believe I said in the video you can use a hand stapler it’s just easier and faster with the air powered. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@annacahill5394]

Nice to learn and see whats done for this repair. This one might be a little out of my league. Dang it. lol.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

I’m glad I could help. Don’t be so quick to count yourself out remember if I can do it you can do it. Thanks for watching!

[@annacahill5394]

​@JunkyardJunkie it seems like it might be difficult to do in the car?

[@andrew9493]

Do you need to take the water pump off to get the cover off

[@JunkyardJunkie]

No I did but it’s not needed. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@mbpfilms8030]

If it doesn’t jump time can’t I just make sure that the timing is set at tdc and then just use a couple wrenches stuck together to hold the cams where they should stay?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Ya if it hasn’t jumped time then ya that would work. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!

[@jharrison6557]

Just did one today, couldnt understand the reason for the 3 degrees....im assuming once you put tension back on the chain it will move the timing marks so theyll line up....i didn't do that though, i just used a couple of vice grips to lock the cams down and made sure the crank was positioned properly and installed the chain that way. Spun the engine over several times and the marks line up so im gonna cross my fingers that its timed right

[@JunkyardJunkie]

If they line up you should be good to go! Let me know how it turns out. Thanks for watching!

[@jharrison6557]

@@JunkyardJunkie just cranked it up, so far so good

[@jharrison6557]

@JunkyardJunkie I replaced the exhaust cam and cvvt unit for a p0017...after the repair I was letting it idle, checked for codes after 10 minutes and p0017 was pending. My stomach just sank....then I realized I hadn't reset the adaptive values and once I did that it's been smooth sailing

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Haha oh ya that would defiantly be a heart sinking moment. Glad you got it though!

[@lewisvenable9904]

had did you reset the values? just delete codes? ​@@jharrison6557

[@giorgigkebadze184]

Hello, I have a question. I have a Hyundai Elantra 1 and 8 engine 2015 Limited. When I start it in the cold, the sound comes from the engine. It is good if the oil does not burn. There may be a problem

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Those engines are known for that on cold starts as it waits for the engine oil to get back to the top. I know there was something out stating to use oem filters too or it could cause damage. Honestly Hyundai tend to have engine problems. If not that then the little plastic gear in your steering is prone to failing too. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@lewisvenable9904]

@@JunkyardJunkieonly reason why hyundais have problems is because the US built models were poorly built. The korea built ones dont have the big issues the US have. Youll know if its korea built if the first letter of the VIN starts with K. if it starts with the number 5 or any other number, its a US build. Hyundais are really good reliable cars, i blame our country for purposly building an engine with poor quality or assembled parts so that the money goes around. Its the same corrupted business idea that Apple did when they were slowing iphones down per update. smh.

[@yagamiyassine1435]

good job

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Thank you! I’m glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@artina.i5069]

Hi sir, please show me how to replace the gearbox filter if possible

[@JunkyardJunkie]

The client didn’t want that yet if he ever does I will. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!

[@janonymous-uj2vx]

Just changed my chain but still have the same problems.. its still making that sound when revving like the one in your video, its the exact same sound. Do you think i shouls replace the phasers?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Did the teeth on them look wore down or anything?

[@MK-jz5ym]

Do you know what code was the reason to change the timing chain? P0014? I have a 2.0 that may have the same issue.

[@JunkyardJunkie]

It had p0014 along with misfire on 2 of the cylinders. I suggest checking compression. Hopefully this isn’t your problem but these engines are pretty terrible. If you do have to do it or want to remove your engine it’s not too bad, heres a link to a video I made fully covering it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5iziZutl5Jgl7csi=wjuzHfC0HyDTuWUn Hope this helps. Best of luck. Thanks for watching!

[@MK-jz5ym]

Thanks for your reply. No misfire, just P0014. Runs great for 10, 30, 50+ miles at different speeds, but P0014 keeps coming back. Engine oil is clean, OCV's replaced etc...any other idea? I'll pay you to come fix it! 🙂 @@JunkyardJunkie

[@gygy-wp3pb]

I have a 2019 Elantra I’m replacing the chain bc out of timing. On the list of parts I see Timing Cover Gasket. Idk what that is and I can’t find it. Is it necessary ? I didn’t hear him mention it. Thank u so much

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Timing cover gasket is like this: a.co/d/1tQ2dwz You have to apply it all the way around the cover, but I show all of that in the video. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@christopherhernandez2434]

Do u know what will cause the timing chain to jump. ?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Usually a tensioner going bad but it could be other things like your timing chain guides breaking or chain slack and etc. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@drewalessi9352]

Man I’m so stuck I did all of this but I don’t know how to get the 3° I guess I just ran it and it ran bad took it off and it’s out of time

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Ok so remember that after you time it it won’t ever look like it’s in time again even when I did the two revolutions the marks no longer line up. But pretty common on these that the valve may be burnt. Check out my other video where I show you how to do a leak down test this will be a sure fire way to tell what’s going on. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@Ernestosv982]

I understand that Hyundai manufactured a new tensioner so that the chain does not skip. Does anyone know if it's true?

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Not that I’ve seen. Thanks for watching!

[@Ernestosv982]

@@JunkyardJunkie ok

[@samuelqwesi6895]

So means the chain makes doesn't matter anymore

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Huh?

[@mikkelparmley30]

Good video but you neglected to show the crank at TDC before installing. I've been retiming this same engine for the past year because of following the step that state to turn the crank two to rhree notches and then realigning the camshafts. Come to find out I shouldn't have touch the cams only move the crank 2-3 notches then install the chain. You were kinda doing the same thing I always do but you didn't move the crank the 2-3 notches. I just finished it again on today 3-3-24. Also you didn't need to remove the water pump only the pulley.👍👍

[@JunkyardJunkie]

Thanks but for the 2-3 notches I included the resources on screen and showed the end result that it’ll line up With the colored link. Glad you got yours straightened out. Thanks for watching!

[@emmicocoa]

Hello I had a noise on my elantra and my dad figured out it was the chain tensioner, he replace it and the noise is gone, but now when we turn on the car the RPM is between 1500 and 2000 on parking, and it give us the code P0016 AND P0017 can you help us? He didn't change the chain, just the tensioner, does he need to move the timing or what does he need to do? Thanks in advance

[@emmicocoa]

​@@JunkyardJunkiehelp me please

[@forgetfulme1719]

@@emmicocoa crank timing advanced, not at tdc