How works Toyota Rav-4 VVT-i drive belt tensioner. Years 2000 to 2010

How works Toyota Rav-4 VVT-i drive belt tensioner . Years 2000 to 2010

[@CuarentaZ40]

Just spent yesterday.. all day tryna get the belt on. Finally got new belt/alternator it on without using the tensioner by removing the two bolts for the alternator which are 14 mm and then there’s one under the alternator that’s 12. Removing both of them completely allows you to jiggle the alternator to fit on the belt. Loosening the tensioner is your best bet, but if you couldn’t find it or it’s not loosening etc. I hope this comment helps someone cause I was stuck for hours tryna get the belt on.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

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[@chrisaguayo001]

Peter!!! Thank you for this video! I just spent a day and a half trying to figure this out. I've watched a lot of other videos that didn't demonstrate the tensioner system anywhere close to as clearly as you did. I was about to give up. After watching your video, it only took me a few minutes. Thanks, thanks.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Great !

[@johncuzzourt2118]

THANK YOU PETER! Sorry for shouting. I was broken down 1000 miles from home yesterday with my 2002 RAV4 alternator half out on the side of the road and no idea how to release the tensioner. I had to walk to a nearby business to borrow their WiFi because no cell signal there (Thanks T-Mobile) so I could look for a video on on to do it. I found yours. I really liked that you showed it with the engine out where I could see everything. The parts store guy loaned me a pipe for a cheater. I had to hold tension off with my right hand above me while I reached under the car to slip the belt back on. I felt so damn acrobatic when it slipped into place. I've driven about 600 miles since then and she's all good. Again, Thank you!!!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment. :-)

[@briandenzer]

What an excellent presentation - straight to the point, but thorough. Thank you.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi and many Thanks for comment. :-)

[@garethgriffiths2307]

As so many others have said this helped a lot. The drawing in the manual was fine but this made much more sense. Thank you so much!

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

Thank you so much. I have just bought a 2003 Camry and am watching videos to learn the common repairs on these cars. I have seen a few videos that show how to deal with a broken dummy bolt, but none mentioned that the other bolt has to be loosened first.

[@breakingthemasks]

Still the best look at this post on KZbin. Well done man.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Good comment. Thanks 😁👍

[@millermiller3417]

This video is exactly what I needed to see 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 I’m sure the tensioner is still going to be a nightmare but at least now I’ve seen what I’m working with!

[@three03bike]

Thank you so much for posting this! I was stumped on the tensioner bolt until I saw this.

[@gtwrmw1978]

So easy to understand with the engine out of the car. Thanks for explaining!

[@farmshowroom7831]

Hi , is there a shorter alternative belt for this 2azfe engine , like my ac compressor not working , can I place a shorter drive belt to drive the car without ac

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment. I appreciate 👍😃

[@jeremybeitler5066]

Good explanation. I also really appreciate the fact that you tell us the size wrenches you used. Excellent!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you.

[@MyAlbertC]

Pedero 😊 you for your very informative video on removal of serpintine belt and how the tensioner works to compressed the shock and help to properly reinstall the serpintine belt that is not explain by most youtube videos. Not even the dealership parts people comprehend the fundamentals of this part. 😉🤟👍

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marlonalarcon8644]

Gratest explanation video i have seen ! You’re the man !!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Wow, thanks!

[@montz671]

The man! Thanks bro. 👍🏽

[@jasonmelone]

exact motor and exact situation. If you have opportunity to post more, do so. Glamour means nothing, information means all.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes I will. :-)

[@rlndhopkins]

The best video found thank you

[@joejoejoejoejoejoej]

Great video friend x It helps one to understand it all more. I have noise coming from that area. Trying to work out if it’s the water pump , alternator or tensioner bearings

[@grantwilliam8343]

Thanks it so much clearer when the engine is out of the car.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks

[@mattthomas1369]

Is there a grenade pin on this setup?

[@winstonsmart69]

Thank you very much. U helped Me very much.

[@yhafleahcim]

perfectly explained and demonstrated, thank you for making it easy to understand.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You. :-)

[@GRUFFGRAFFER]

Is it possible to change the tensioner from above without lifting the car?

[@GORILLABREATH1]

thanks.....Dracula!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for feedback. :-)

[@MrGotand]

Thanks a lot! Very helpful. Saved me a lot of time.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for info Sir. :-)

[@schwarzwald-Black-forest]

HI. i have Rev4 2005 gasolin. It has 81000miles and not a single part need to be changed except normal maintenance. Is it a time to change any parts or belt? And tell me if i want to change the belt do i need to time it or it is just a belt not a timing belt? Thanks waiting for your advise.

[@williamrivera5765]

Thanks for the video but i have a problem with the tensioner the 14militer bolt was 1/4 out and i notice the the bolt was lose i tried to tighten it up but it will not tighten i took it out and notice that the 14 milimeter bolt had treads on the screw my question is the tread es on the motor block or en the timeing cover

[@secur60]

is it the same tensioner for 2az and 1az ?

[@dewwed1965]

Thank you sir, just what I needed to know.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hello and Thanks for feedback my Friend. :-)

[@joselizama7361]

Very good video thank you God bless you sir

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank you too 🙏

[@jrecinos06]

thanks sir, exactly what I was looking for. very usefull information.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Yes and Thanks for feedback my Friend ! :-)

[@tims7975]

Good job!!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrMahucutah]

Thanks Sr.

[@Vefa89]

Why do you use so much that orange gasket glue? Is there some specific reason? I've used it as a very thin layer and it has never leaked.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hello. Well I like to use gasket glue a lot and enough. I like too use extra power like much glue. Maybe when I was in army officer, I like to use artillery fire and tank guns a lot in training. A tanks and artillery have bigger guns then like infantry assault rifle. This is a reason, maybe. Extra power and extra glue helps always.

[@camilopinzon8774]

thanks for your information, recently and under your videos guidance i change the tensioner and the head gasket for my toyota rav4 2.0l 2002, in order that the expansion tank was boiling, and loose all the coolant ¿not overheating, the gauge shows ok. , already change my radiator cap and a few days ago replace the head gasket and the tencioner, but after assembly all the serpetine sounds strong and looks like dosent tension, an the bolinig continues, please help

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, if your engine boils, Do followings things: 1) Replace NEW thermostat 2) Replace NEW radiator 3) Replace NEW water pump 4) Replace NEW radiator Fan sensor 5) Replace NEW radiator Fan 6) Add Extra radiator Fan The Issue is Solved !

[@camilopinzon8774]

thanks!

[@camilopinzon8774]

already changed thermostat, radiator and wather pump i will try with radiator fan sensor. best regards

[@chipster770]

thank you!

[@CosmicMindSense]

How can i boost my celica with an VVT-I 16 valves ? I've been said theres nothing to do, but the car is so clean inside out, i just want more HP.... ? Just subbed yesterday and Great Work you've done so far Peter, nice to see Good Mechanic teaching on you tube !

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, I recommend you replace your car to Lexus. Like GS 300 or Gs430. :-)

[@CosmicMindSense]

Yea thanks but the my 2005 Celica has only 107,000 Km or 66,548 Miles, no rust at all, and paid only 4000$ CAD or 2900 $ US with full extras... A clean Lexus like my Celica would cost the double... and i'm a lil broke these days... Well Thanks anyway Bud, keep up the great work ! :)

[@jorgeroman8740]

This man is the Inspector Clouseau of mechanical and he never install new parts.

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks. :-) I really use also new parts too.

[@noelaguada3267]

thank you so much for this video...

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You. :-)

[@anandally2187]

hey can you advice me here i have a cut bolt for the adjuster it was weld and it break again

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Hi, I will do to you new video. It should be ready today. :-)

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

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[@tren2934]

Thank you

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment. 👍😀

[@TheRumbles13]

Holy fricken orange silicone batman

[@derrickhart9653]

thanks dude

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks too. :-)

[@joshuarevillame8385]

Thank you sir

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for comment. 👍

[@vrandonlim8819]

tq😭

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Ok

[@rekzzz14]

Normally

[@SWSW560]

Ten tensioner MUHAHAHAHAAAAA!

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You Sir. :-)

[@victoralicefamily7526]

Thank you

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

You're welcome

[@mountainbiker44]

Thank you

[@PeterFinnTheCarDoctor]

Thank You for feedback. Best Regards Peter