How to replace timing chain Toyota Corolla VVT-i engine. Years 2000 to 2015

Cómo reemplazar la cadena de distribución del motor Toyota Corolla VVT-i. Años 2000 a 2015. También motor Dual VVT-i
How to replace timing chain Toyota Corolla VVT-i engine. Years 2000 to 2015. Also Dual VVT-i engine.

[@josephquattrocchi5620]

What an informative video, I understood the process and his explanation reinforces information I already knew. I feel confident to do the job and the procedure in the book makes sense.

[@girohead]

Thank you for the confirmation, Peter! I knew from the past to need to change timing belts but when I checked into my 2000 Corolla, I was told it was needed. So I looked in here and found conflicting information about type of belt/chain or need to replace. I know to trust your videos and you confirmed what I was told in the first minute. Thanks again!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi and Thanks for feedback. :-)

[@jimwarren1237]

Peter i just want to thank you from cincinnati ohio, i have watched many of your videos, and changed my timing chain in my 2000 corrolla and i must say it was a job in the car. But because of you i was able to do it. GOD BLESS MY FRIEND. and thanks for looking out for people who cant afford to pay these high prices... Jim Warren

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi Jim! Salute to You. Good work. :-) Best Regards Peter

[@davidhall744]

How many miles did your 2001 Corolla have on it at the time you replaced the timing chain?

[@jimwarren1237]

@@davidhall744 around 150,000

[@thiruppathia1480]

Very good explanation thanks for your video Mr.peter

[@adanarceo4636]

Thanks a lot mr finn, I appreciate the time you take to make this video and help others, like and subscribe

[@supersoldiers3276]

Thanks for the video it's help me a lot. Because I'm new mechanic and I tried to learn from one of our worker but he never show me how to do things like this. Thanks again. *I* *hope* *you* *understand* *my* *English*

[@geojor]

just a super teaching video Peter, well done ...

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

You are great too ! :-)

[@edwardf6]

Thank you Mr. Finn. This is the most informative video I have seen on the subject. Thank you.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alfordhenry9502]

Thanks Peter, I have a 2009 matrix 1.8 L I have been hearing a slight clatter in the region of the timing chain, I had a mechanic drive the car, he was trying to convince me it was something else. From what I learned in school, if the chain gets stretched the the toppets will clatter. Your video took me back to college days. Now I have to trouble shoot new error codes U0100 & C2123.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

I read your comment. Thank You. 👍😀

[@rodritejedart]

Excellent video peter, thanks a lot for your help with your videos.👏👏👏

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes ! And Thanks. :-)

[@hotrodhog2170]

Excellent video Peter. Is this the same procedure for a 1999 Corolla and can this be done without removing the engine?

[@Southernshaker]

enjoy your videos peter, just bought a toyoto matrix, they are very informative.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Great, Toyota is best choice ! :-)

[@whathappened2230]

Thank you Mr. Finn!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You too. :-)

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

Thanks for sharing very helpful great video mate.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for info. :-)

[@t1mech1ldtc60]

Thank You for this video !

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You for comment. Best Regard Peter Finn

[@nmc6489]

This is brilliant... Really good information!! Thank you!! ☺️👍🏻

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

You're so welcome!

[@jpatt973]

Thanks for the video and good job!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for Comment. :-)

[@DonEdro]

Great video. Thank you very much! :)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You. Your Feedback motivates me. :-)

[@pyro_p5999]

Hi Peter Finn... I have a 2000 Celica gt... I have to replace the valve stem seals.. Since I have to take the Cam shaft off to access the valve stems I'm going to be replacing the whole timing assembly from both upper sprockets to the crank sprocket... I also have the chain tensioner and chain guides... When it all goes back together do I follow these steps? And also what would be the torque specs for the bolt for the crank sprocket and for the Cam sprockets.. Thank you in advance.. And great videos by the way... I'm fixing my celica from watching your vids... Even though I gotta replay it a few times and wear headphones to understand you lol. 👍😀

[@LSmiata]

GREAT video and I like how you make timing cams and crank for extra easy chain installation. My only concern and a great confusion point to many is that when you rotated the engine assembly and tried to line-up the yellow chain markings on the cams, it did not work. Reason is because engine was in a "false" TDC (as in 360⁰ out of phase with correct cams). If you had continued to rotate the assembly, the paint markings you made would have been directly oppostive of each other instead of touching/aligned. Again: GREAT video! P

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for info. :-)

[@adanarceo4636]

Like he says, it might take a 100 rotations or so for that chain to fall in those yellow spots again, those marks are for 1st time timing chain installation only and doesn't mean they are going to fall in the timing Marks every rotation.

[@emilianomendiaz5996]

Peter that is a super. Teaching video you have a geeft thanks

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You. :-)

[@jonneparkkonen7676]

Kiitos. Nyt tiedän mitä mun auton sisällä on :D.

[@pazman2oo7]

Thankyou Peter, these video are very good and helpful :)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi and Thanks for comment. :-)

[@johnathonvandurme702]

Thank you, I was looking for a video that shows someone turning the crank by hand to see if it was normal for the chain to "snap" and give slack between the 2 camshaft sprockets. I guess it's normal if yours is doing it too.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes.

[@asoomer3947]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor Mr Peter what was the reason you changed the chain?

[@supersoldiers3276]

@@asoomer3947 it was maybe old?

[@asoomer3947]

@@supersoldiers3276 chain expand and noise comes from side of the engine... I have the same problem but I am waiting for the parts and replace it

[@losakkbudhvin8057]

thanks man I did it without removing engine.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You, Great to hear. :-)

[@wonderfulboy79]

Simply great!!!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment. :-)

[@jimbeam7111]

Thank u very much sir

[@quentytarantino9563]

thank for your job

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You for comment. :-)

[@robbromiley2179]

Excellent video! I have a 2009 Corolla... the suggested repair to tighten the drive belt and the suggested repair is replace the VVTI drums. How complicated and expensive is this repair?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Big job. Costs about 1000 US $

[@meretturan4908]

Very clear explanation 👍🤝

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You Sir. :-)

[@bheypuor]

Thank you for this video. This will help me with my timing chain replacement

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Glad it helped

[@tteuvky]

We should turn the crankchasft clockwise or counter clockwise? Or it doesn’t matter?

[@jarieronen397]

Oli kyllä videostasi iso apu. Vaimon 2008 Corolla sai korjaamolla tuomioksi, että moottori sökö - ei lähdetä edes korjaamaan! Kone kyllä kävi ihan nätisti muuten, mutta piti sellaista rallatusta. Sanoivat, että hommaa vaihtomoottori, niin he vaihtavat sen kyllä. Minä siitä sisuunnuin ja purin koneen. Kiertokangen liukulaakerit olivat saaneet kipeää ja ne vaihdoin. Samalla tietty uusi jakopää ja kansi venttiilivarren kumeineen + venttiilien läpikäynti/"hionta". Ei olisi jakopää mennyt ilman videotasi noin helposti kohdalleen. Iso kiitos!

[@javiertorres9666]

Do this Apply for a Scion tC VVT-I 2008 sedan 2.4L?

[@fabymm]

Hi am James , I like your videos Sr. Well I would kindly ask for a video of a vvti noah model 2002 value alinement in the engine

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted

[@northcanuck4631]

Does the engine need to be removed from the vehicle? and if so is there a process to accomplish removal? Thank you for your video.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes, it needs.

[@hlq2action310]

How many kilometers had this engine when the timing chain was checked?

[@cerium58]

The Dr. Strange of engines!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

👍

[@omarabdullah5604]

Hi Peter if the engine center position is wrong and you start the engine many times of curs is not start the question is this will damage the engine for corolla VVT-i thanks

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, normally small cap error don't damage, but big cap error could make damage. The piston hits against valve.

[@alastairwoodford5180]

When you put the sprocket or the vvti controller on the camshaft, how do you align the sprocket with the camshaft? Are there markings to match up or are there grooves in the sprockets than mean the camshaft can only be inserted in one particular way?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, only in one way.

[@christophertaylor2568]

I found plastic pieces in the oil pan and oil pick up, I’m thinking it’s the timing tensioner, is that rite?

[@lsdossss]

Hello Peter, I own a Corolla T-sport (4ZZGE) and it is leaking oil. At the Toyota garage they think it is comming from behind the timing chain cover. So they want to replace the gasket. Now they are telling me probably the whole engine has to come out for the replacement. Do you also think the whole engine has to come out? I hope to hear from you. Best regards, Rens

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, if your car cylinder compression rates are Ok and engine do not smoke oil, you could use old engine. You must maybe only replace crankshaft and camshaft gaskets.

[@janekborchardt3453]

Hey, do i need to remove the waterpump to Change the chane?? Thanks for the video. :)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes you do

[@joonamatic]

Hi peter, and is it okay not to change that other gear while it comes with most timing chain products or do you recommend changing it?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted 👍

[@Odamate]

I took my oil pan off yesterday at work and I found a small piece of plastic that was maybe 12 mm long that got caught inside the pickup tube. Was a dark amber color so I am convinced that it's a piece of the guide. Is this possible to replace with the engine still in the car?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

I have read your post. Good comment. 👍

[@1ZZFE]

Is this the 1ZZ-FE engine???

[@Erlgaard]

Its possible to change it while the engine is in the car, you rotate the engine to the chain link is on top then you attach the new chain to the old chain and rotate the engine so the new chain is replacing the old on smoothly while rotating the engine around.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Maybe... :-)

[@RoberTastic]

are you serious? I want to see it on video

[@a.m.v.6938]

Erlgaard have you actually done that 🤔

[@whatabouttheholodomor3808]

Id like to see that . What about guides/tensioner

[@Motorsportsgeek]

I have a 2007 matrix that has a slight engine rattle when in drive and braking, is it a comon issue for the tensionners to worn out ?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, only with high miles like +300 000miles

[@Joy-ov2ff]

more practice bro.. tnx anyway for the vids

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You for comment. :-)

[@tonygutierrez5578]

Hello Peter, I replaced valve stem seal Toyota Camry 2005 2.4 Litter vvti Eng. I marked down the camshaft int. & exhaust and the crank pulley with the #1 piston top dead center the position both camshaft lobe is at 11:00 O'clock position. My concern is the mark on the crank pulley won't align in the 0 deg. mark in the timing cover. I have not start the engine yet. I turned the engine by hand and no obstruction I feel. The position of crank. key is in the right mark. Your opinion is appreciated.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, please rotate the engine by hands, if engine rotates easily, engine is Ok. Please check markings again. And then engine is Ok.

[@tonygutierrez5578]

Hello, Peter, As your instruction, I turned the engine by hand, no obstruction engine turned smoothly but when i started the engine it starts but dies immediately will not run continuously , do you think engine timing is off. 2005 Toyota Camry 2.4 liter VVTI Eng. I replaced valve seals. Need your opinion., Thank you.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, Your timing chain is wrong position. Please reassemble it one teeth.

[@randallwhite8074]

Peter Finn

[@RuannJoseph-jk8hx]

Hi Pieter what is the best sealer to use on the oil pans and other parts ...

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted

[@ZBSlaya]

I want to buy a car thats maintenance free or at the very least lets me do do stuff. been thinking of a ford fiesta or mitsubishi colt. perhaps a corolla is better? how about parts, are they expensive? thanks!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, choose Corolla.

[@shaunkiss1518]

So even when the yellow markings weren't lined up the first time before removal, the pistons and valves were still in correct time?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes. And The most important point is, that those three timing marks(two in camshaft and one in crankshaft) are in the same positions when I rotate timing chain some full rotations. This is the key point.

[@shaunkiss1518]

Ok Thank you, I had to do the same thing and pull back on that VVT sprocket to line up the yellow chain link. My cams were in the same postion as yours and the crankshaft marks were lined up down bottom. If the alignment was off a tooth lets say, does the VVT help correct the valve timing anyway?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, the marks must be in same positions and VVR not help the valve timing

[@LSmiata]

Sorry. False TDC as compared to length of cam chain and trying to get alignment via yellow markings on chain (GREAT Toyota feature!) If you had continued to rotate assembly, your markings would have aligned at next passing. Thanks and sorry for any added confusion.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Good points and info. Thanks.

[@thewishmastur]

Can you do the replacement with the engine on the car? Most of us don't have the luxury of removing the engine from the car.

[@fisheyelens876]

So are you saying toyota timing chains last to 300000 miles or German cars last that long? I have a 2006 corolla that has a ticking noise only on the passenger side when that door is open can't hear it from the driver side if that door is open do I need a tensioner or a the whole timing chain kit, my car has 87000 miles on it

[@danielwilliams3332]

Did you grind off the original 5 sided bolts to get it open?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

I have read your post! Good comment. Continue in the same way.👍😀

[@THEKING-iu1vw]

Any special tools required? I planned on doing the same next month

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

👍

[@baoluuquoc5629]

good

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for feedback. :-)

[@PierdzielxD]

Peter what oil do you recommend to 4zz-fe?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Mobil 1

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Peter Finn the Car Doctor are they interference engines ?

[@raulgochez2809]

I have a 2009 Toyota with 2 tooth off how can I set it back

[@razieltac5365]

That’s a 1.6 vvt-i engine? I have Toyota Corolla 1.6 cvt-i 2007 GLI And I’m about to replace timing because I got 150km on the engine And wondering if it same procedure with the Engine you work in the video

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes, same way

[@razieltac5365]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor Hi, the water pump to the 3zz-fe is are the same to the 3zz-fe? I have the 1600cc engine And the guy at the dealer shop gave me a new pump and seems to be for the 1800cc That’s what’s says on the box. I hope he doesn’t miss understand Before I start to take of thing I wanted to ask you and be sure If it’s the same water pump

[@jaferessop4412]

Is it necessary to remove engine, Peter??

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@rahulcarscanandrepair9316]

Where is timing mark in Etios Diesel engine. How to set plz tell

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, I need to do new video.

[@upset_elcor]

would this work for a 2003 Celica GT? 1ZZ-FE still? shop wants to charge $2500 to do it and I know it's cheaper to do it myself.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@woo8587]

is this the 2ZZ-GE engine? as i will be doing mine soon

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

I have read your post. Thank you for the message. 👍😀

[@MuNulibya]

Hi Peter, Is it possible to replace timing chain tensioner on Corolla 2010 1.8 while the engine in the car and what is the best way to access it. thanks,

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Maybe, but difficult...

[@johnwagner9192]

Is it possible to do this with the engine in the car?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Maybe, but difficult.

[@johnwagner9192]

My thoughts too. Just not sure I am ready to pull the engine yet. Did you see my link to my video?

[@wzsolt]

Do not you need to change the chain wheel?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes, no need to change.

[@oby-1607]

Man, whoever gooped the orange silicon on the front of that engine is probably why you have the engine out of the car. Doesn't look like it came that way from Toyota.

[@looloomiles7057]

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[@user-vc3vd1oq2p]

Ok

[@louiearagon4777]

I have 05 Toyota Corolla ce it cranks but won't start no check engine light on

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok, maybe fuel line ?

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

This guy sounds like Microsoft Sam’s German cousin

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok

[@Nelval573]

So basically it's same timing as 2.4 camry

[@emytaguibao]

Toyota corola 2000 after top overhaul the engine still over heat

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok, then replace thermost

[@philipnnaji6127]

what could possibly cause a toyota corrolla engine to sound like a hilux truck (like diesel engine)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Valve clearance is too big

[@philipnnaji6127]

thanks for your reply. What could be the remedy for the valve clearance ?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, I need to do new video.

[@fernandohood5542]

Must the engine be removed when replacing?

[@rafaelmagana6823]

No

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@SmorfSmorf]

is it the same for the 1.4 Diesel model?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@SmorfSmorf]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor when do I know its loose it has a diesel sound to it

[@girohead]

Because German cars suck. I like your Toyota videos, Peter!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment. :-)

[@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002]

My VW has 319,000 miles on the all original engine, and got 260,000 miles out of the original clutch. If you think German cars suck it’s because you don’t know how to drive/maintain them

[@hp11208]

My 2003 has 70K only.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks Sir 😀👍

[@maldonadolemus]

If he would have had put the fastener together with the tensioner that would have had not happen. I was too much the error.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks

[@SmorfSmorf]

and 4d4 ?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@capju854]

we want to see how to remove from car,

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Are they interference engines ?

[@2Skills4u]

It depends on which VVTI engine from Toyota

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

2Skills4u the 1.8 on the matrix and corolla

[@tissotisso4878]

Commander en Français

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted 👍

[@muchaelomoniyi3980]

Toyota Camry toyota camry 2.4 engine side

[@muchaelomoniyi3980]

ford explorer engine side 2004

[@glinester]

I don't think most of us are third graders but that is the way he's trying to teach it. Jesus! wake me up when it's over. I had everything figured out when he finally got around to the timing marks.

[@kaylahallaire7337]

Anyone here him say bm double v lol

[@2Skills4u]

yes...it's normal, in french too, we use double V for w...because when you look, the letter is 2 v's...not 2 u's the English have it wrong.

[@liyangtime]

does anybody notice year from 2000 to 2020~~LOL

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

I estimate Toyota's engines.

[@thanlorenzo1422]

im hearing a weird noise in my engine... i took it to the the toyota dealer. They're saying i need to replace the timing chain tensioner ... ? do i need to just replace that or the whole set in this video ? They also saying i need to replace my alternator .. but my car turns on fine and never had a problem of it turning off. Also resealing my engine cover ... that i dont know at all and they're charging me 1200 for just that...which i find crazy PLEASE... answer my question im 19 and broke so like fuck man ....

[@thanlorenzo1422]

i have 2007 Toyota Corolla Straight out the dealer. First owner

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, please take video to me. I like to hear your engine noise. I will help you.

[@user-uu8wd5gg6q]

听不懂

[@nebulousJames12345]

step 1: remove engine

[@NeoJSsk]

nebulousJames12345 I did not Im working while is in, only remove 1 mount and put a jack with a piece of wood on the oil pan, so I jack up and down during my work depending on where I need to work on(top ot button)

[@Adz_Win]

Why does your belt fold dowm lol

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Good Comment. Thank you!👍😀

[@jazzbeez1]

It is an ugly job to replace the 5 angle screw! Don't have a key to it?

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Noted 👍😃

[@jazzbeez1]

@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor Send it to you ??? 😀

[@sundayspinsvinyl9005]

I wish I could understand wtf he's saying .

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok, Good comment. 👍🤠

[@bernardgigliotti7347]

A

[@albatross580]

Can’t understand anything he’s saying

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok and Thanks. I will improve !

[@cleibermelendez6185]

OHHHH Man Take off the fucking Crankshaft sensor road in order you can work freely........ I don´t understood why you suffer with taht... And ou speak so much and workso slow... Man i´msure you can do better videos... Gettings from Caracas

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi and Thanks for feedback. :-)

[@harbham.odedra]

You stretched the video too long , if the engine is on the floor I'll take 30 mins to complete the job ..including removing all covers and fit them back..