Toyota 1GR-FE Timing Chain Cover re-seal Tips&Tricks

[@jamram9924]

This is a long detailed job, I’ve used masking tape wrapped on bolts to identify the location of these bolts. The V6 on the Highlander/Sienna is just as difficult but once the drivetrain is removed, it’s easy peasy. Excellent video, Peter is on his way up!

[@cottoneyejoe466]

Thank you Peter for filming this! I love learning something new about my Tacos engine.

[@bigs6566]

Great vid. My 2011 taco 1GR-FE is gettin within 200 miles of clocking 1/4 of a million miles. Full synthetic oil at every 10k and all the usual maintenance. No issues but I was wondering about the timing chain in mine so thanks for showing the good condition of the chain in this truck.

[@TheSandman614]

Excellent video! I watched many "how-to" style videos that had far less information than you covered in this 11min video!

[@brianbumgardner8704]

Peter, you're just too damn good and people are keeping you busy. This a good thing in my eyes, but no one likes when cars fight back.

[@Bushy556]

Looks like some extended oil changes based on the varnish I see. Great video as always Peter.

[@dquad]

Yep, takes a fair bit of abuse to achieve that on a Toyota

[@fortis619]

Can’t blame the owner when Toyota saids to change your oil at 8k miles

[@johnmpifer]

Extended oil changes aren’t a problem. But you need to use an oil that’s capable of extended drain intervals.

[@mendoblendo321]

Change every 5k

[@leftyk1968]

I have a 2008 4runner with 343000 and just made it back from KY to Ct

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

We're here for you. I know you can do it. Fingers crossed Peter. praying for you.

[@vincesmith8415]

I fixed my leak. But when putting it back together I noticed the power steering pump acts like a spacer between the engine and Timing Cover. It prevents the timing cover from tightening correctly. I took a green scruby on a wheel air grinder and hit the power steering pump. I think you could remove the power steering pump and take a little off with a scruby or a file and retighten and it might stop the leak. I did a bit of research and found several people that repaired it and later the leak came back, this further supports my theory.

[@Baleri0n]

You sir are a legend, i just rebuilt my engine and installed a new cover, after running the engine for a couple of minutes i started noticing an oil leak, funnily enough it was coming from the steering pump side, i will try what you suggested and hopefully that will fix the problem.

[@tonycordova9702]

Awesome Peter. Thanks for sharing. I’m waiting for the recall sealing issue trick!!!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Peter, When the owner looks back in another 221,000 drip-free miles, I am sure they will feel the money they spent at your shop today was worth it. :-)

[@wildman1137]

It was previously repaired. Toyota brainwashed idiots don't understand that there is no such thing as gaskets and seals that are impervious to age and wear. It's a lot of stupid.

[@jamesu]

Thanks for the video Peter.

[@toma5153]

Hmm , looks complicated (for me). Glad Toyota fixed this for me at no cost. '07 Tundra with 1GR-FE. I recall the job was performed when the truck had about 20k miles on it. Sometimes I think dealers look for the warranty or recall work if the shop isn't busy.

[@ItMaker5000XL]

*calmly speaking about O-rings* "JESUS CHRIST how can I film here" *more calm speaking* LMAO

[@davidalfred924]

That crack me up so much. I was kind of hooping he would run outside and say "WTH I'm trying to film here."

[@joemay7704]

I laughed out loud!

[@jasonsheffield6191]

Thank you for your great videos. I've found two different specs for torque on timing cover bolts for my 2010 4.0 V6 Tacoma. One says 80 inch lbs (6.7 ft lbs). The other, 17 ft lbs. Which is correct? Thanks again for your videos.

[@johnrafferty5266]

That was very informative thanks for uploading it.😀👍

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks for sharing this video.very interesting video on timing cover.

[@Fsher276]

I've got 534,000 miles with that leak.

[@ddl5856]

Funny story - my friend had same issue. Took it to dealership. Under warranty. They could never get it back together properly. Even had Toyota engineer go by. Toyota ended up selling him a brand new Tacoma for what he still owed on his Tacoma with this issue ($6,500.00 out the door).

[@billsimpson604]

I'm cheap, so unless it was dripping onto my garage floor and making a huge mess, I would hit the area with some old rags, possibly dampened with a little mineral spirits (NOT gasoline, since the heavy gasoline vapor is way too flammable to use for cleaning oily stuff) and call it clean enough. Twenty drops of oil can spread out and wet a huge area of metal. Unless it is dripping off the bottom, it will never cause an engine oil shortage. And oily steel or aluminum will never corrode. I wish Peter had shown us what was generating all that noise. Not that a commercial area can be expected to be quiet like a Hollywood sound stage or a recording studio.

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

Same with me, why messing with perfectly working engine that has some oil sweat...

[@YomAlwa3eed]

same, oil level never changes. i call it patina

[@diegonava5883]

Great video! A question, I have to reseal my time chain cover too, would you recommend to replace the time chain kit? Even if I’m not having any issue with it but I’m thinking on replace it because the cover will be removed anyway, I have the same engine and has 332 thousand miles, should I just reseal it or should I install the timing chain kit? I want to keep the engine running good forever, I just want the best of the best, if so, should I buy just OEM parts?

[@rromanofamily]

Nice work! I hope my 2008 doesn't have this problem!!

[@stevenlopez8361]

Thanks for the video Peter!!!

[@rafaelhernandezjr7915]

Off Road Tacoma's are going for $5,000 above sticker price in my area.

[@johnlacroix1639]

WOW 1st class very kool great info. AAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++ again great video I liked it a lot keep up the great work

[@TheMartin9400]

I'm replacing the head gasket on my 2010 Prius whn I reviewed the previous owners service records I noticed he declined replacing a leaky timing cover gasketn which is the reason I'm watching this particular video. Are there any other components I should replace while servicing the head gaskets? For example timing chain or oil chain? Perhaps the thermostat?

[@hectorparra2021]

Hi Peter, I love your videos. I have a question, have you ever had a P0016 code in a toyota corolla? My toyota matrix 2005 has this code, when its idling vibrates too much, and once I accelerate the vibration stops and runs well. The mechanic already checked the crankshaft and camshaft position sensors and they are fine, also the solenoid vvt. And he said that the car runs very well to believe that the chain is out of time. What do you think it could be the problem? Thank you!

[@royalmac1011]

Need to replace the timing chain tensioner on my 2011 tundra. Been ticking pretty bad from the slack.

[@kapenguecvk3622]

Muito obrigado. Pela informação Gostei das dicas agora quero ajuda Acabonta foi na retificação o torneio Tirou o carreto quero saber a posição do mesmo Motor 1GR V6

[@Jlb-fz7nl]

Thank you

[@sogank.7435]

Peter. A good name.

[@MrFoampile]

hey man, what country you from?

[@royabadis3714]

How much you asking for this repair?

[@taggertandersen1646]

Could coolant leak Into the engine Oil if The gasket cracks right there?

[@taggertandersen1646]

I've been trying to track down this point leak in my motor. And everything else looks good so far.

[@rubensilva2464]

How did u remove the crank pully 08 tacoma 4.0 prerunner

[@JohnLloydPhoto]

Removing it is the easy part; a breaker bar on the bolt and braced against the frame while quickly/briefly turning the key to get the engine to crank without turning over. (there are other videos you can find on this regarding replacing the harmonic balancer) Torquing the crank pulley bolt back on is harder and requires a pulley wrench to hold it in place while torquing. Make sure you get the crank pulley/harmonic balancer well-seated into its notches or it won't push in far enough to align with the other pulleys.

[@johngligo4049]

I own a 2006 Tundra SR5 with this exact 4.0 V6 and my front timing cover leaks oil, minor at the moment, but at some point I'll have to get it repaired, what is the average repair cost?

[@adrianromero8796]

Got quoted around $2,500 for it today. Leaks been very minor for me for the past couple years but havent had any issues since im on top of oil changes every 3-5k miles

[@johngligo4049]

@@adrianromero8796 Same! It's very minor. That price is outrageous!

[@corbinchristian7915]

So what if my oil pump did move out of place

[@douglasmoore5078]

I replace my PVC valve new o ring on the dipstick, cleaned the known leak area,, problem gone!

[@BOSS-xy8op]

Great video!!!

[@bartholomewlyons]

dude, hope you are alive and good. I have a leak in the timing chain cover of Highlander 2012 (2GR-FE engine). What if I just keep refilling the oil and leave it as is? I mean, oil is inside the cover anyway, so it just leaks and so what? what are the risks?

[@josefmd]

What I have seen from the experts (Care Care Nut) seepage is ok, but if starts to drip on ground, etc and get worse it's time to replace/repair sealant. Keep cleaning the area and note how much it is leaking.

[@norherman]

Would it be a good idea to replace the water pump when working on the chain or the cover?

[@HondaSolutions]

I don’t think you can take the cover off without removal of water pump

[@rexeverything1163]

A new pump is cheap, at 220k, might as well put a new one if you're in there

[@norherman]

@@rexeverything1163 . That I was thinking. Many cars in the last few years tell you to replace certain items, where you have disturb or items. otherwise you back later on replacing it.

[@jamesnasium4035]

I have seepage on the timing belt cover of 2GR-FE. Repair requires dropping the whole engine, the dealer wants $3200 for it. The seepage is not bad--no drips on the ground and oil level does not drop significantly between oil changes. I am leaving it alone.

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

as mentioned above, if leak is not that big, oil does not drops on floor and no issue with filling oil between changes leave it like that. Just bring it to some shop so they can wash your engine proffesional before taking it to yearly inspection and that's it. No messing around as long you dont need to fill up the oil. Engine do not rust cause of oil or any part for that matter.

[@vincesmith8415]

@@The_Touring_Jedi On mine I fixed it. But when putting it back together I noticed the power steering pump acks like a spacer between the engine and Timing Cover. It prevents the timing cover from tightening correctly. I took a green scruby on a wheel air grinder and hit the power steering pump. I think you could remove the power steering pump and take a little off with a scruby or a file and retighten and it might stop the leak. I did a bit of research and found several people that repaired and later the leak came back, this further supports my theory.

[@sebastianromero420]

@@vincesmith8415has the leak come back yet?

[@backroadsxplorer572]

Great video thank you for sharing. I'm about to execute the same thing on my FJ Cruiser. Could you tell us what sealer you recommend using to have a good seal between the cover and the engine block. Thank you!

[@JohnLloydPhoto]

I think he mentioned Toyota FIPG. It's something like their own version of high-temp rtv

[@Misiracaltudamecekas-qw8xo]

Toyota FIPG

[@joelopez40oz23]

The customer should change their oil more often.

[@JayTdub13]

I have this on my 2012 4Runner. I have 157K on it and no measurable oil loss. I will continue to drive it until it causes a problem. Right now, it’s just annoying and a little messy.

[@Pb_Slinger]

If this was my truck, there is no way I would do all that work with over 200,000 miles and NOT replace the timing chain and associated parts.

[@fixerofthings]

Check out the procedure to change all three timing chains. It may dampen your enthusiasm.

[@BakedRBeans]

Hello, Peter! Just wanted to say...you and I have the same thing for lunch: Nongshim Noodle Bowl. I buy it by the case at Costco. Where do you get yours? I can also buy different flavors, separately, at Wal-Mart.

[@pigyear88]

Great noodles, the founder of nonshim passed away just recently.

[@حامدشهاوى]

👍👍👍

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Maybe that stuff on the valve covers was sealer to glue the gasket in because I saw Scotty Kilmer use a glue when putting a new gasket on a Toyota. At 3:50 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oanMeqljgZyckKM

[@cj1608]

i thought the same, wondering why it was around the timing cover though

[@inhocsigno9151]

Very detailed and clear. May I ask you to mute out any swearing when moments of exasperation over come your better nature.

[@JohnLloydPhoto]

Why are you trying to control the actions of another person? The manner in which he communicates is not for you to decide.

[@MrDLRu]

what kind of money we talkin' for that job? Yes with new wp and thermostat.

[@TheCollinsballin]

Lol as if the position of the oil pump matters. You can spin it all you want. It’s a symmetrical wheel inside. It doesn’t matter.

[@CBeard849]

"Other than that....pretty easy".....?! Lol!

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

Acctually if that car was mine, i would not touch anything if it is not loosing to much oil.

[@maurohernan031]

Blessings, John 3:16. Jesus loves you.

[@gvi341984]

- V6 Why did Americans get such a terrible engine option? I4 and the i4 diesel is the only thing you need.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

You need the V6 if you are using your truck for towing large trailers for the power and torque.

[@gvi341984]

@@johntheaccountant5594 I4 diesel makes sense for low end torque towing. V6 is just a terrible engine idea that Toyota pushed for the Americans

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@gvi341984 I did not know that you were talking about a diesel engine. I did not think Toyota did a diesel engine in the USA. I have a 2.4 4 cylinder diesel in my Toyota Hilux Pick Up in Thailand and yes a diesel has much more torque and is better for a truck in my opinion.

[@gvi341984]

@@johntheaccountant5594 For a short time they did but they were phased out for the gutless V6. Consume as much as a V8 without the torque that's crazy

[@Yohann67]

I got the V-6 because I didn’t want joggers passing me while I was trying to accelerate to my cruising speed.

[@nastysoda9212]

This job sounds like a nightmare, not looking forward to it