How to Replace The Timing Chain / Set Timing Marks on a Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 (Complete Tutorial)

4:00 setting the engine at TDC
8:30 checking the timing marks before removal
12:23 removing primary chain
18:00 removing VVT gears
21:55 installing secondary chains onto VVT gears
25:53 installing VVT gears
27:25 installing guides and primary chain
29:29 important note regarding idler gear
36:23 final check on marks
38:48 starting the car

[@AlienPizza38]

This is one of the best explanation videos I’ve seen in a while👍

[@ehsanull]

This is actually better explanation than school class

[@davidfrankel9267]

Whatever KZbin pays you is not enough. Thank you so much for this video.

[@luisquintana2793]

after watching this tutorial I'm more than confident to do the job myself, many thanks. Awesome Tutorial 💯

[@noahmurillo898]

So the client agreed to spending 2000$ on vvt gears ???😮

[@williambaskin9226]

Best Video ever done on U Tube. Great Job and explanation!!

[@randomyt13]

Litterally the best explanation video. 👍 perfect

[@jackhfletcher]

Thank you!

[@Jedi_Luke]

Very well made video. You have given me enough confidence to just sell the vehicle if I ever have this issue on my Sienna 🤣

[@RobertMcKenna-p8n]

The number one idler sprocket you spent time on does go bad especially if a little sludge gets into the oil feed, I would recommend if you go to the trouble of replacing the belts you should really do all bearings now while your there.

[@MathewTembo-ho5nq]

You are good lecture I enjoyed your video great job Sir I wish I was near you

[@limoneeng]

Thanks!! For share the knowledge

[@davidessien5465]

Thank you so much for the video. You're indeed a good man. I love your video so much. 👍

[@jackhfletcher]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad you liked it!

[@ColinMapp]

Wow Excellent video you explain things very Clearly great video keep up the good work

[@osbaldoa.castro488]

Thank you. Just in time. I got to do my aunts Lexus is250 next week. Blown head gasket.

[@jackhfletcher]

Oooh that’s a fun one!

[@jdub7651]

did u get it

[@ByteFilm]

If you're trying to find TDC and don't have a long screwdriver you could also use the oil dipstick

[@EzeHenry-e7g]

I really love the explanation

[@zachs6191]

hi great video. I am in the middle of replacing exhaust cam, however the little clocking nub (dowel pin?) on the camshaft does not fit into the hole of the new gear. I have tried both OEM and rockauto replacements. would I have to buy a whole new camshaft? File down tehe inside hole? kind of at a loss

[@jackhfletcher]

It should fit when timed correctly, especially if you’re using a Toyota gear. Are you sure you’re lining everything up properly? It will be hard to tell anything without seeing what you’re doing.

[@mathieuboucher1120]

You are great for explication may be i need this job and i try it with my father 😊

[@Safeautocarep-xh1vz]

Good job , I lean from it

[@MnMn-uk1ge]

Good explication .good job

[@jackhfletcher]

Thanks!

[@juliusmurimi9675]

Good teacher ❤ explanation

[@EmmytexAlexyakubuDavou]

Nice work and I have add another experience

[@yamahalowrider]

Hey Awesome video, I exactly followed & installed the chain. All lined up. Once you do few rounds of hand cranking the crank bolt Is it normal for the primary chain to be at different places ie out of alignment (between the two cam shaft & lower sprocket). Thanks

[@user-Engr]

Great teaching

[@topo520]

I have a 2012 rav4 v6 with 107k miles. Bought it in February with 95k miles. Should I do the transmission flush? When is the spark plus due? Should I be worried about engine/transmission failure? I like watching your video and it’s very educational.

[@jackhfletcher]

The spark plugs are due at 120k miles. Yes, I would replace the transmission fluid every 60k miles. I wouldn’t be concerned with engine failure because by the year 2012 most of these VVT issues were fixed. They mostly had issues on the earlier years. A lot of these engines have water pump failures which can be a pain to replace but one you replace it, you’re good. The 2GR-FE is pretty much bulletproof. And these Toyota transmissions are some of the best in the world. Just change your ATF every 60k and you should be fine. You chose a good car to buy. Some people say never change your ATF if it’s gone over 100k and never been changed, but I’ve spoken to local transmission rebuilders who say that’s a lie and it needs to be changed. It would be like someone telling you not to change your engine oil. I understand the reasoning why people say don’t change it, but I would still replace it.

[@topo520]

@@jackhfletcher thank you for your response. I will change the transmission fluid and plugs.

[@LuisGomez-sb9lt]

The best. Thank you so much.

[@JohnFastms]

God bless you brother.

[@AAB371]

Great video with clear presentation. How many miles were on that engine? Were there any noises that pointed to the exhaust VVT gear coming loose and walking towards the timing cover? I have a 2007 Camry with same engine at 250,000 miles. Runs great, no noises, oil changes by me every 5000 miles. Keep the videos coming

[@jackhfletcher]

It has 132,000 miles. So here’s the thing: the customer towed the vehicle in because the oil cooler lines ruptured. He claims he never heard any weird noises, but when I was disassembling the engine, I noticed that the water pump bearing was so bad that the pulley was about to fall off! There’s no way that wasn’t making noise! The VVT gear wasn’t quite touching on the valve cover yet (I checked and there were no marks on the timing cover). But it would have eventually started touching and making a ticking sound.

[@christopherjohn8610]

Nice job good explanation 👍

[@frankkasirye4200]

Wow thanks have really got a lot

[@hassansmw5634]

I need to replace bank 1 exhaust cam gears. Is that doable in a home garage, or does the engine need to be taken out

[@mauramurillo8010]

Do you have to put all the slack on the left ?

[@JoshuaAkakpo-ri8ym]

I love your work, and I will like to know more from you

[@timsullivan5489]

approximately how many hours did the job take?

[@juanmangerita]

Great video! Where did you get the parts from ? OEM or aftermarket online ?

[@jackhfletcher]

I got the parts directly from our local Toyota dealership.

[@ИгорьГригорьев-д8в]

спасибо большое за грамотное видео! очень благодарен за подробное описание технологии замены грм!

[@johnruiz3722]

I’m redoing this job after a shop did heads, had timing codes after. I’m finding the guides and main oil pressure oring behind timing cover was not replaced (was it bad shape). Also cam tensioners and chains were reused. Only thing replaced there was main chain, tensioner and center sprocket. So my question is is all this enough to cause timing codes? Also is there a way to check if cam gears are bad, and can they be put on wrong? Had some popping out of intake when turning by hand. Thank you.

[@mayowaodus6310]

Hi Jack. I got a 2GR-FE that came out of a Lexus RX350 2007 for a head gasket replacement and exhaust cam gear replacement. Got a brand new exhaust cam gear replacement and after coupling things back with the right valve timing, starting the vehicle there was so much clattering sound within the engine and engine wouldn’t idle again. Brought down engine back and discovered the exhaust cam gear for both banks, the new ones while turning the engine were making a knocking noise. Pulled them off and got a used one from a known good engine. Since then noise continued and engine starts but refuses to idle. Did a compression check on bank2 and had 175, 180 and 185psi respectively on cylinder 2,4 and 6. I watched your video and you spoke about the round o-ring at the engine block which the timing cover protects. Could it be I lost oil pressure somehow. Is there any idea as to what’s going on. Thanks in anticipation

[@paullite7942]

Very detailed

[@noahmurillo898]

What if i got a little slack on the left and right side of the idler gear?

[@noahmurillo898]

Chnaged my timing chain and now i got a low oil pressure on my dash any idea what it is?

[@michaelallen5895]

My engine rattles for a few seconds on cold starts and throughs random misfire codes. How much does the job like that cost?

[@mauramurillo8010]

How much did the labor for that cost ?

[@MUHAMMADALI-cb7cu]

Have good experience and knowledge ❤ like it ❤

[@FridayAlao]

Good evening

[@jeancadet5862]

how much for it

[@Nuclear8800]

bro thanks for video. can you tell me what spec torque for upper oil pan please )

[@mvnga3362]

thanks for sharing the video.is it possibility doing this job with engine in the car?

[@jackhfletcher]

No, you have to remove the engine.

[@TommyNguyen-s3o]

How to replace timing chain Toyota Tacoma 2009 v6 -4.0 and timing chain cover bolts torque diagram

[@KehindeAdekahunsi-b9j]

You turn the engine downward I mean rolling the engine and I can see is not causing anything pictures that the piston is not turning when you rule the engine a little bit confused I do save your videos you're good boss

[@CoreyPlummer-fp6ug]

I am at the tail end of this job right now but I am second guessing myself as to whether cylinder 1 is at top dead center on the compression stroke- all my cam gear timing marks are lined up, and my yellow chain link is on the crank sprocket tooth will the small timing dot. Would this be possible if cylinder 1 wasn’t on TDC compression stroke? Thanks for any help

[@jackhfletcher]

In the beginning of this video I show you how to know for sure that you’re on #1 TDC compression stroke using a glove and a long screwdriver. But to answer your question, no, it would not be possible for all the marks to line up if you’re not on #1 TDC compression. So as long as all your marks are good, then you should be fine.

[@CoreyPlummer-fp6ug]

@@jackhfletcher thanks a lot! Yeah I should have paid more attention in that stage- when i was rotating the engine around with my hand, a glove, long screwdriver in cylinder 1 I was feeling the pressure on the exhaust and compression stroke to an extent so I didn’t pay enough mind

[@mauramurillo8010]

Where did you get the vvt gears from ?

[@jackhfletcher]

I got them from my local Toyota dealership.

[@PROJECTRED5]

same for 2grfks?

[@Coleworlddj]

hey man i have big questions and i really need help on my 2008 honda accord is there any way i can contact you to get help …im having trouble with the timing on a 2008 honda accord…i know you did a video which i been referring to the whole time but my camshafts pulleys are turning but eventually it stops at a point and resists please help man

[@jackhfletcher]

Send me an email to [e-mail] and in the email give me your name and number and I’ll call you tomorrow.

[@MrKaaz]

Mr. Jack, Have you changed con rod bearings on these 2gr v6 motors? If so and if you know how, can you explain how to purchase an OEM sized bearing for con rods. Apparently there can be different sized bearings from journal to journal and engine to engine straight from the factory. I called the dealer and they told me i needed to look for number stamps on the block and/or number stamps on the bearings themselves. Thx where on the block would the stamps be and how would they be interpreted to be able to order oem sized bearings? Thanks!

[@jackhfletcher]

I’ll be honest, I’ve never changed bearings on this motor and I really wouldn’t know how to help you with that. Sorry!

[@spannaspinna]

Pull a bearing cap and check they will either be standard or oversize they should be marked as such and have a part number

[@EdeJoel-be1dp]

you are really good sir Thank you very much How can I get your contact because I have many question to ask please

[@GoldcityLogistics]

Hey man good job. Please can you help with possible solution to a rattling sound on back 1 after i change tensioner and timing chain on a 2gr fe engine on a 2009 es 350. After completing the job the engine rattles and will not stop rattling. Any help will be appreciated, thank you

[@jackhfletcher]

Did you use OEM parts? That would be my first question. Unfortunately, you’re probably gonna have to pull everything back apart and take a look. If you used OEM parts and it still rattles then something wasn’t installed correctly.

[@jdub7651]

dude i exactly have the same problem, is it rattling at the idler gear in the middle? i had to take everything apart and now just replaced chain, idler gear, and tensioner, putting the case and everything else back together for the 2nd time, @jackhfletcher could i send my timing marks to your email make sure

[@gkseoa6111]

ما السبب تتبديل cam gear ،هل هناك ضرورة؟

[@jackhfletcher]

I changed the exhaust cam gears because they were coming apart as you can see in the video. I decided to change the intake cam gears also because the vehicle was towed into the shop not running, and I didn’t know the history of the vehicle so I wanted to change them to be safe. But no, it’s not necessary unless there is a problem with them.

[@jdub7651]

man after doing this job i didnt set the correct position on the idler gear, now i hear a rattle from it and getting P0017 and misfire codes, gonna have to re do it huh :/

[@jackhfletcher]

Man, that sucks! Yeah, you’re gonna have to go back in there and double check your work.

[@gkseoa6111]

عمل جيد

[@jeancadet5862]

where are you located

[@jackhfletcher]

Katy, TX

[@grandall1183]

Great video. But the 1 thing i came here for, you skipped. Im going to be getting my block cleaned, and i want to remove my idler spocket. I know the service manual says its only 44ftlbs, but ive tried as hard as i can and it wont budge. Anyone know if its reverse threaded?

[@jackhfletcher]

Awh man! Now I wish I would have shown it. That bolt is regular thread (right hand thread). Put a long breaker bar on it and it should break loose.

[@joearvelo7260]

I have that eng…😢DAMN TOYOTAA???😡

[@motocollins-m7x]

😢.

[@JoshuaAkakpo-ri8ym]

I love your work, and I will like to know more from you