Timing chain tensioner replacement Toyota Corolla Matrix Vibe Auris Scion xD oil leak

[@happycat0411]

If you can't find a timing chain tensioner gasket at the local parts store just use some cardboard from a cardboard milk container as a gasket. If you have the o-ring type seal you can reuse the o-ring and just remove the o-ring and just wrap some Teflon tape in the o-ring seat. Reinstall the original o-ring back onto the timing chain tensioner seat. The Teflon tape will make up for the slight o-ring wear and reseal o-ring oil leak. Great job on the KZbin video! I had absolutely no idea how to undo those harness cable clips! Now that I know how those clips work I can tackle the timing chain tensioner job as soon as it warms up!

[@michaelt1349]

Best job (explanation and video including how to release tabs on bracket) on the internet I have seen for this make and model and engine type and yes, the official manual states that you should turn the engine counter-clockwise to release the plunger and then clockwise to make sure it is OK. This is how I will do the job but I will likely remove the valve cover just to make 100% sure the chain has not skipped. I gave thumbs up!

[@drivingland9164]

Thanks! And thank you for confirming the counter-clockwise/clockwise procedure. There is some confusion over it on the internet.

[@elantra45]

Yes that's correct. The Toyota shop manual states to remove the valve cover to ensure the chain doesn't skip when installing and to visually confirm the plunger is extended and providing tension. Doing the method as in the video is a shortcut but not recommended.

[@alwinsingarayer5852]

Hi I did the same way, same happened to me. I don’t open the valve cover. Now I think chain has skipped, because the car running, but not enough pickups, missing power. How can i correct this , please.

[@michaelt1349]

@@alwinsingarayer5852 Remove your valve cover and check your timing marks. It would be prudent to replace all necessary gaskets unless you had the cover off very recently. There are numerous videos on how to remove the valve cover for this engine.

[@vuhuynh702]

THANKS FOR THE VIDEO. MY PRIUS 2012 HAS 100% THE SAME LEAKING IN THE BACK. I UST REPLACING THE TENSIONER GASKET THAT WAS ONLY $4 ON EBAY. NOW THE CAR GOT 350.000 MILES AND THE ENGINE HAS NOTHING LEAKING NOW. THANKS, SIR.

[@hernandezdiaz3769]

Thank you for orienting me regarding this tensioner. I was not sure how was the reemsamble of it... I truely appreciate each of your tecnics guys. Regards from: El Salvador, Centro América.

[@jamram9924]

If the click isn’t heard, the remove tensioner. Check if tensioner piston released and then compress once more, engage hook and reinstall. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@largemouthbassman5628]

Just changed it in my 2009 Corolla. It’s easy but it tight space.

[@mikeyyo183]

Very detailed video 🙌🏼 appreciate your help, just noticed the same oil leak on my 2013 corolla LE , 144,000 miles

[@drivingland9164]

It is possible to replace just the gasket, but at this mileage I decided to replace the tensioner as well. Good luck!

[@Mo7andis]

Did you put the car in neutral to replace it?

[@drivingland9164]

@@Mo7andis Yes

[@AntRocker]

But your supposed to compress it and flip the clip to lock it and then rotate the engine till it manually releases

[@williamevans6522]

Rotate counterclockwise?

[@ericozeta9997]

Great video. If you installed from under the car wouldn’t you of had better access?

[@drivingland9164]

In this model, it is very easy to do everything from the top, use a mirror or your phone like I did to see the tensioner in the back. I wouldn't even try doing it from under the car, unless you have a lift.

[@leighphp2008]

Wow, nice video! My car 2010 Toyota Prius has the same thing. I bought a tensioner and a gasket several months ago. I found the tensioner and gasket part numbers are exactly the same as the tensioner and gasket numbers! Did I get the correct parts?

[@AdmiralXyes]

I just did this and I think it went alright; I believe I heard the click of the tensioner hook releasing. With that said, would I notice obvious symptoms if I did it wrong?

[@drivingland9164]

I think you would immediately notice the symptoms, I'm guessing the chain would rattle and the car will not run right.

[@AdmiralXyes]

@@drivingland9164 Thanks for responding. It's been over a week and I have not noticed any issues. Much appreciated!

[@friscokid9665]

If you clean your engine offend and perform the oil change regularly then your engine will run like new and will last longer. All one need to do is oil changes and spark plugs maybe ignition coils if they ware out but mostly oil, battery, filters and spark plugs maybe a few flushes from the radiator and new tires but toyota vehicles will last forever if you take care of it.

[@johnmcminn9455]

So the clip released while you were bolting it down, and it's fine.

[@freightshaker3690]

Just got mine from my local toyota $43.83 tensioner and seal

[@Shaolin108]

I appreciate the detailed process.

[@Xiferr]

tensioner replace not needed just gasket

[@williamevans6522]

Might as well do it all at once, while there.

[@junmarcelino4207]

I did a research about this leak and it turns out its the chain cover that is leaking not the tensioner.

[@chrish4469]

You don't need to turn the engine over to get the tensioner out, Just undo the nut and it should come pretty easily

[@maxdillion7536]

What nut ?

[@elantra45]

You mean hook. Also in order to do your method the valve cover needs to be removed as stated in the Toyota shop manual. This method in the video is a installing shortcut but you risk skipping the chain.

[@tommyd6665]

Do you need to put your car in Neutral to turn over the engine???? Or can it be done in Parking??

[@nazud6885]

If it's a manual transmission then place the transmission in neutral. Automatic trans is fine in park.

[@georgev.]

Did your chain time remaing ok or skipped a tooth? I've heard that 2ZR engine are prone to that when removing the tensioner.

[@drivingland9164]

The timing remained the same, I did not feel any difference before and after the change.

[@georgev.]

@@drivingland9164 Great, thanks.

[@michaelt1349]

Hi, was there any abnormal noise coming from the chain side of the engine or did you replace it only because it was leaking? Thanks!

[@drivingland9164]

The main reason was the leak. There is a slight ticking noise from the engine on cold start ups (when cold outside, like -20C/-4F). So that was another reason for changing the tensioner, but the ticking is still there on cold startups, might be the chain, might be a lifter. I'll have another video coming up.

[@hernandezdiaz3769]

You got it focus on the entire funtion of it. If the mecanic turns arroud the exterior belt is to sintonize the chain with the tensioner in general. Another Words, you got to regulate the instalation of it...to be shure the tensioner is reintalled properly, with due procedure. 😂 😂 😂

[@dabcorn]

Just did my 09 corolla. No leak, but It had a loud, terrible noise like a very bad water pump. Now it's smooth and quiet again!

[@soloclimber2461]

You can turn the alternator 22mm socket

[@Clearanceman2]

My new tensioner won't slide in. Any tips?

[@olivero-j1r]

Do o need to change the tensioner? Or just the gasket? Thank you

[@mjgomez]

have same question

[@abuzariqbal2375]

Assalam o Alaikum Can someone tell me that I have Toyota corolla altis 1.6 petrol engine when i start the car in the morning there comes a cracking voice once after the ignition and when i press the gas paddle there is no extra noise And when i put the car on gear and accelerate it and RPM goes to 4000 There comes rough buffer type voice ..! Can anyone guide me in this regard? Thank you

[@slybunda]

supposed to turn it clockwise. never anti-clockwise

[@montessorisaplings5270]

this model calls for counter-clockwise till click then clockwise

[@vuhuynh702]

MY TOYOTA PRIUS 2012 TURN CLOCK WISE AND HEAR 3 CLICK RIGHT AWAY

[@beenwashedup5754]

Go get tou some red rtv gasket maker and smear it all over the tensioner body if just leaking if rattling you must replace it's in timing

[@dtjiangutube]

The way you put the tensioner back is already working to exert tension on the timing chain. You don't need to turn the crank.

[@JW-mz1fp]

it look's like you need a valve cover gasket two.

[@MEDIA-sq9mx]

It's always clockwise not anti clockwise

[@gwaddy4746]

Incorrect. The official procedure is to install the chain tensioner whilst in its compressed state, and then turn the engine anti clockwise slowly to release the tensioner…that’s when you hear the clicks as it ratchets out.

[@christopherquinonez6529]

Question I know they are either gasket or O- ring with the o rings they put grey silicone do you recommend on the gasket as well?

[@drivingland9164]

I thought about it and Scotty Kilmer often puts some kind of glue on rubber gaskets. Maybe with the rubber gasket, I would have put something like a gasket sealer, but the one I installed had a metal gasket. Not sure what can be paired with a metal gasket. If someone knows, please chime in.

[@jorgewong4145]

Is this the same for a 2004 Corolla?

[@drivingland9164]

2004 Corolla has a different engine model, but I suspect it is similar.

[@isidroadolfolopez695]

Cuál es el síntoma de la falla de este tensor?

[@toninocars]

Cold start rattle