Toyota Engine Partial Tear Down for Leak and Rattle on Cold Start Repair

A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician shows a Toyota Engine Partial Tear Down to repair a Front Timing cover leak repair and VVTi Gear replacement.
This 2013 Toyota Corolla has the dreaded VVTi rattle on cold start. in this video we will tear the front of the engine apart to first replace the VVTI gear that's causing the cold start rattle then reseal the front timing cover as well.
I will share with you tips and tricks on sealing Toyota engines using FIPG or Form In Place Gasket. Proper prep and absolute cleanliness is very important in jobs like this to prevent issues with the engine and make sure you don't have leaks in the near future.
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0:00 Intro
0:53 Tear Down
4:17 Timing Chain Removal
5:27 Cleaning and prep
19:51 Sealer Application
22:32 Reassembly

[@victormendoza5819]

I hold a PhD degree in Metallurgical Engineering and enjoy my job, but when I see a master mechanic like Ahmed, I feel that I did a bad choice for my career. He is so good at what he does, he is excellent, he is top level, he is the best mechanic I have ever seen. Conclusion is that it doesn't matter what your profession is, either a humble janitor, a scientist, a cook, a CEO of a big company, etc., the most important is to be a good person and always try to be the best on what you do. Ahmed is a good example of a mechanic of excellence and the best in his field. Congratulations!

[@jeffmatson5616]

Yes , Yes ! Thank you So true and Correct About being A proud individuals in doing a great job the right way Everytime. 💪🎇

[@pecan11]

He’s awesome!!

[@johnmcminn9455]

Profession matters when you have to afford a car

[@stranotech1]

@@johnmcminn9455does your car own you or do you own your car

[@johnmcminn9455]

@@stranotech1 depends on how leveraged you are or how much of an enthusiast

[@Bangkok-ik1fp]

Your skill and carefulness are incredible. Love watching a master tech

[@blackcoffee730]

Not all mastertechs are equal. Some just do a better job. It comes down to the individual.

[@robyinnhood5110]

Where in Chicago...like take my toyo for consulting....

[@stevec9669]

@@robyinnhood5110 check his website.

[@davidstine6004]

@@blackcoffee730 kill

[@johndesaavedra1040]

I'm glad to see you posting repair videos again. Although I'm a 50-year DIY mechanic, I learn all the time from you and other professional mechanics posting videos..

[@jskaggs8188]

Can’t believe you didn’t use safety glasses after telling us how caustic it is. Loved the video as always.

[@billfife6569]

Yes please do and use a respirator. Take care of yourself.

[@ozarkliving7263]

Agree, even I would wear eye protection.

[@timothy5974]

🤨really that’s all you guys had to say?

[@stevenweiss2148]

He does not need any safety glasses because as i said before, the man is reincarinated ww11 mitsubishi zero mechanic.

[@blaken3824]

Suggestion: Record and show the "dreaded vvti rattle at cold start up" ... Sure we could find it on other videos but I'd rather see and hear your version.

[@herewegoagain7403]

I wish your services were in my area! definitely need this type of care

[@junglejuice23]

I'm driving all the way to Chicago from Vegas if I ever need a repair like this because you're an amazing technician

[@guymann4016]

Ahmed, your content has reeeeally jumped to the next level in your new shop. A true pro in a pro shop 😎

[@rightlanehog3151]

🤩

[@larrycroft470]

Hello my friend!!! I so much enjoy watching and learning from you!! I hope you and Mrs Car Care Nut are happy with your beautiful new service business!!! Blessed Toyota owners in your area!!.

[@TheRealHungryJoe]

Hey brother, It’s good to see you with a Smile on your face I hope you and the family are doing well Take care

[@fahhad17]

FINEST JOB I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE

[@rodneyh7693]

Please wear safety glasses when using that brake cleaner AMD. Thank you for this video, I really enjoy it.

[@rashirace4842]

Man! You had me hooked when you put covers over the front and fenders. I wish every mechanic shop did that. I’ve had to do paint correction to fix watch scratches from mechanics. Kudos to you!

[@pyramidion5911]

It used to drive me insane whenever I would carefully work on cars and my fat ass dad comes out and starts leaning on everything 😂

[@unebonnevie]

You ARE the car care nut! Most mechanics would only do 50% of your effort! Ahmed is an honest man!

[@retiredafce3373]

The inside of the engine looked great. Good scheduled maintenance!

[@johnbunyan5834]

I wonder how good the mechanics are , in my local Toyota main dealers, here in England . This man is amazing.

[@silvermolotov]

TCN mentions how the spray parts cleaner would be very bad if it got in your eyes, then proceeds to use said cleaner without safety glasses. Stay safe toyota care nut. We want you to be able to see so you can keep working and we can keep watching these great videos. I am looking forward to see these new videos at your shop. Great job.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Thank you! Been using this cleaner for years. Used to it at this point

[@XCELERATIONRULES]

Safety sucks....hate all this safety b.s......live dangerously! Lmfao

[@bearpuf]

Hey. Loved your video, especially your emphasis to cleaning the mating parts before re installation. Your new shop looks incredible. Congratulations. Thanks for the meticulous care you take in explanation and thought your provide.

[@RacersUnited]

I’m in western WI, and I think I’m gonna get my ‘08 Sienna in your shop sometime. It has the rattle on startup as well. You’re the one guy that I KNOW will do it right! Worth the drive over!

[@TheTaraneem]

Finally!! Been waiting for this video since you explained the cold start rattle, lol. Thank you :)

[@Michael-xz7mv]

Everyone's

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, Thanks for this crystal clear video. It illustrates in precise detail why I would never ever attempt to do this repair myself 😁

[@Davecrazyass]

I love how thorough you are when working. I would love to bring my Toyota RAV4 to you but I'm in the UK so a bit far. Keep the contents coming please and stay safe. 🤩🤩 The the best 🙂

[@raulferrer7896]

You’re very skilled and detailed. Wish my 4Runner and IS 350 were in your care. Great job!❤️

[@triplep4567]

You made this fix look so easy! It took me almost a month to replace my vvti intake gear, ugh...

[@johngaither3830]

All the SAFETY KLEEN parts washer units I ever saw used #150 solvents. I worked dealership parts and service departments for 10 years. I worked with many mechanics. Most were hacks with little skill and no pride in their work. You knew to expect trouble if they wheeled their tools around in an ANCO windshield wiper display box. I see care and expertise in your work.

[@Ah022]

Love this. I enjoy watching a tech work that really knows what they’re doing. 👌I hope you’ll continue to make videos like this. Very relaxing and fun to watch.

[@DosJof5118]

Blessings to your new shop. As a customer, I would have confidence in having my Toyota maintained in your shop. As a technician, I would love to work in such a clean, well-equipped, and well-organized shop. When I started my aircraft repair shop I was concerned about many things, some of my concerns kept me awake at night. I asked a good friend who owned a successful manufacturing business about how he dealt with such deeply personal concerns. And he told me, "...let God take care of the business. He will guide you and prosper the shop in the way He desires." So I stopped worrying and let Our Lord take care of the shop. Thank you for all your hard work on these very well-produced videos.

[@unclebs4732]

This past Friday I replaced the chain and gears including the vvt gear on my 2007 Corolla. The car runs quiet and smooth with 296k on it. Nice job!

[@callmebackfriday2]

296k? OMG, amazing.👍

[@sarawalter976]

i have vvt rattle on my lexus es 300, it has 295k miles on it. I saw in the video he replaced one cam gear only out of the two. Do you know why pls?

[@unclebs4732]

@@sarawalter976 The intake is the one that rattles. The exhaust gear doesn't go bad, usually.

[@laredo7107]

Cam gear was defective out of the factory and is a TSB. Toyota gave owners 50000 miles to bring it to a Toyota dealership to get fixed for free but most owners will not 😂

[@beeslandscaping]

Your really the best so neat wish I live by you to fix all my toyota vehicles.

[@roarkependleton]

Much respect for your attention to detail, cleanliness, and work ethic.

[@fallhalla]

Anyone else noticed how clean the engine is inside? Holy ***. That's amazing.

[@jimkellberg]

Excellent professional presentation, thank you.

[@marklintwo]

Wow, you are fantastic! The only problem is after watching this, I don't want ANYONE except you working on my cars. Wish I lived closer to Chicago.

[@ultrazep]

Your attention to detail is incredible. I'm learning tons of tips for my DIY mechanic projects by watching you.

[@kaafromoz]

TY AMD, totally enjoying seeing this sort of informative and interesting video in your new garage, much easier to see you work comfortably so TY glad things are starting to allow you to spend the time to show us your master craft. As always an expert job done to a professional level by a dedicated to perfection man. Keep Safe Keep Strong My Friend 🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗🚗

[@jaimieconroy36]

Thank you for showing the breakdown of the Toyota engine. I learn so much about the mechanical operation of the engine. I have always been curious about how these mechanical marvels work. I know that I will never be able to do this job, but it helps to understand how things work if I ever needed a major repair job done.

[@lbjonfire]

same feeling, me as an electrician found toyota engine so detailed, and reliable!

[@stendecstretcher5678]

me too.

[@pyramidion5911]

Anyone can do this job you just have to be patient and take things one step at a time.

[@TwilightZoneX]

Wow. That's a MASTER Technician! 💯

[@konraddieselpower3633]

Thank you for your time to do this Video Ahmed. Awesome work. I wish your shop was Closer...Amazing Quality work. Attention to detail always pays off.. Please post more work on this Engine..

[@dhache1195]

Very detailed work, thank you to show us so much. As clean as this car is (2013) the engine bay, under the car, the front wheel well and the suspension shows this car was never driven in winter/snow/slush condition OR the owner is more than very much addict to clean a car. Thank you again to show/teach us.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Maybe they rustproof it.

[@dhache1195]

@@rightlanehog3151 Too much ''clean''. Rustproof always leave/stay kind of ''sticky'' and all the grime stay even with/after spray wash (a spray wash, not a stripping ;-) )

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@dhache1195 I will take sticky over rusty any day. My car has been to Krown rustproofing 17 times.

[@dhache1195]

@@rightlanehog3151 + 1 for this. 5 months/year my car is in snow/slush/salt mix so as you, rustproof with Krown, even if you must find the ''good'' shop to do the work the best possible way. Every spring I pressure wash 2-3 times all under the car, let it dry for 1-2 weeks than ..... rustproof. I would like to ''soak'' the entire car for a week, to be sure rustproof goes everywhere and all the metal is kind of ''damp'' with rustproof.

[@craighearn747]

Thank for showing this. I am 2 thousand miles past due on my 2009 Highlander hybrid and I was trying to understand the process on Toyota timing chain difficulties and the costs Theron. Mine has always been Toyota dealer serviced and your video shows much of of the specialty experienced Toyota tech that is dealer specific and not generic auto training if that is even a thing any more. Thanks and I hope my tech is as smart as you.

[@alstines1]

You're really good at what you do! ... and you are an excellent teacher! I don't work on my cars that much anymore but I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos. Too bad I'm not even in your state, I'd bring all my family cars to your shop.

[@peterkwok9608]

Another through detail job by the master mechanic AMD. Thank you for treating each job with such detail and precision 👍👍I wish more mechanics would treat their jobs like you. You should be mentoring other young technicians to be like you sir 👍👍continue success with your Channel AMD.

[@wholeNwon]

Had that job done on my '98 LS400 just before the pandemic. As you said, time consuming. Tech said that both he and the shop's owner had to confirm all timing mark positions before the cover was replaced. 4 eyes better than 2 for something so critical. Also had the valve cover and spark plug well gaskets replaced. There was a lot of oil on the timing belt, so that was changed, too. Not bad for 24 yrs. of great service.

[@shane6115]

How much did it cost you?..

[@frankkeel8410]

How many hours did it take?

[@frankkeel8410]

I always use scotch pads very aggressive!

[@wholeNwon]

@@frankkeel8410 Don't know shop hours. 2 days on my end.

[@wholeNwon]

@@shane6115 I think it was 1400.

[@TheLostSeraph]

AMD, I wish I knew someone like you in the Boston area whom I could trust for any future work/repairs for my Camry. Your attention to detail is exactly why I wanted you to be the one to install the accent lamps on my baby. It was a pleasure meeting you and Mrs. Car Care Nut last Friday! Your shop looked absolutely immaculate as well. Wishing you and Mrs. CCN the best of luck with your business and your future endeavors!

[@timothypdevine]

Great, great video. I could never do such a complicated job, so it's fun for me to watch. I'm in awe!

[@johnaclark1]

Did my first one of these a couple months ago on a 09 Matrix with a blown head gasket. It blew out between #3 & #4 cylinders. Never done one but did it pretty much exactly as you did. Good tip on the crank seal. I put it in first and didn't have much trouble getting the cover on but can see how much easier it would be without it. The manual called for a different sealer around the water passage on the timing cover vs what is used on the rest of the cover. I used the black FIPG for the whole thing, just as you did. Was glad to see you used the 103 for the whole thing, as well. I also left that thermostat housing installed and wondered why the service info said to remove it. Thanks for this video!

[@kens97sto171]

Great video... You definitely know what your doing. We did a head gasket on a 2013 Prius recently.. engine looks basically the same. While the intake is off, good time to do the PCV valve.. its on the front on the engine under the intake. A little trick me friend uses on the sealer.. We used the Gray Permatex stuff.. similar to Honda Bond. as you said.. CLEAN EVERTHING. we used a air whizzy wheel with a mild scrubber type. Takes it all off but cannot scratch the aluminum. But the way you did it was great too. and no air needed. For the sealant... a very light skim coat of sealant on once side.. we did it on the engine side.. reaching in thru the wheel well. let that set up just a bit.. then put the cover on with the thicker coat like you had. the skim coat wont come off and helps to cover any possible area that maybe gets wiped off as your installing the cover. This works well on differential covers also. Fantastic video... wish we had see it before we did the Prius.. some good tips on the order of disassembly.

[@kens.2753]

They don't call you a Master Tech for nothing :) Salute. Thank You. 10/10 .

[@Steve_-ob2ne]

Sir, you are truly a subject matter expert. And better than that, you have a tremendous knack for explaining how and why things work. I am glad I found your channel, as one who has tinkered with many a Toyota over the last 23 years since my first. I used to be a Pontiac guy. No tinkering for a while on my brand new 2024 Camry XSE V6. I will spend the extra $ and change they oil at shorter intervals than the factory recommended 10,000 miles, probably more like 6-7-8000 miles.

[@coalbuster]

Great job going the extra mile to do it the right way.

[@frederickwagoner1721]

Wow great job! The car looks new and well taken care of.

[@gregorygene9003]

Thanks for this video. I really learned a lot. First and foremost, I learned to leave it all to the Toyota expert technicians to do the job!

[@tedcook8749]

When I see a real pro doing a job like this it reinforces why I’m happy to pay the right person to do these types of jobs!

[@bobespnza-la7030]

I’ll drive from California to get a very important and delicate job done by him. Easily

[@underdog2594]

Outstanding. I really appreciate your knowledge and skill. Thanks for sharing!

[@MC-bw5fc]

Wow! Incredible detail.. 🏌️

[@martinalvarez1455]

AMD you inspire current mechanics to strive to be the best. I apply all knowledge, expertise, and professionalism you display on your channel to my job as a heavy equipment mechanic. I am a huge toyota nerd.

[@miguellozano8936]

I miss doing this kind of work. Did many timing cover jobs under warranty. Best way to clean Coolant off I found is hot water. I like the scotch pad cleaning tip. Bless you my brother.

[@mohammadal-gebaly3046]

Awesome, glad to watch a professional person like your good self especially the logic steps and orders of work procedures , thanks a lot , watching you from Egypt , appreciation and pleasure

[@focus82grothm.84]

A excellent master tech work done 👏 😊👍

[@jakecrib9971]

You're the best ! I really love your thoroughness and proffessinalism, Thanks so much

[@lplp6961]

Thanks boss, great video on an important issue on VVTi. Big job, impossible to recomend vvti engines due to this in my opinion. Congrats on the workshop!

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Great work as always, AMD! ❤❤❤

[@ejmagras]

thank you for your attention to detail and your wisdom.

[@TommyG11814]

New shop looks great , great work as usual.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

You are a good teacher. I do basic maintenance on my 98 Corolla. I recently took my car to the dealer for engine mounts and timing belt. I know my limits.

[@jerrykurl69]

Excellent video. Very thorough with your surface prep.

[@coloradoboo1071]

Wow you really are impressive! I’m in midst of a small bathroom Reno (gutted then rebuilding) and fought Covid last week but better now.

[@LAactor]

Very good video. A lot of people need to see this and it's not shown as well as you can present it. Good for them to know and not get in over their heads. Good tip about the negative battery. I watched a tech do the alternator to one recently and I just about was ready to tell and pull my hair out because he didn't disconnect the negative. But can't do that. Just have to let them eat it if they damage it.

[@tonyzila5071]

Absolutely amazing with your care and expertise in working with this car. Wish your shop was anywhere else but Chicago.

[@charlietaylor6389]

Great channel I’m a little OCD so I do most things myself unfortunately I’m getting old and can’t do it all anymore fortunately I found a good mechanic

[@lanceshier741]

Great video I like how you prepped everything around the vehicle not to scratch it I was surprised that you didn’t putFME(foreign material exclusion) covers over the intake manifold. Thanks for sharing

[@maxagent86]

Very nice, as usual, but it would have been better (and easy) to show how the rattle sounded like in the beginning and then the engine sound after the repair.

[@JimFantazzia]

Another outstanding video AMD! Keep it up!

[@jerrys1426]

What a through job! Thanks!!

[@cedar23CA]

very therapeutic, a job well done

[@alfredovera5324]

Excellent video!

[@cesars8443]

Great video man!! Thank you so much for showing us how it's done.

[@frankbiz]

It's always very enjoyable watching a professional Master Technician like you who knows what he is doing. I wish your shop was close to me, but Boston to Chicago is a bit far. Lol

[@test40323]

Wow, awesome job! I wish you were my local mechanic.

[@awolryan]

Love the teardown video! Its awesome watching the precision, care, and honest work you do, AMD! I'll be coming to you to do my timing belt & WP on my '06 GX470. Keep up the great work!

[@Goku-mr2jw]

I was there recently. AMD and ms. Car care nut are amazingly humble human beings. And he explains wherever issues he finds on your car very meticulously and at the same time in way that is easy to understand. I recommend you to make your appointment with time in advance. They're crazy busy.

[@justinlewanski74]

Where does AMD work..im from Philadelphia and want to take my vehicle to him for a vvti job..same rattle 3mz-fe

[@justinlewanski74]

@@Goku-mr2jw i need to bring my car to AMD for the same job on my sienna..please tell me how to contact him

[@awolryan]

@@justinlewanski74 - He’s in Chicago. I’m in the same boat being in Cincy but it might be worth the trip for the quality repai

[@justinlewanski74]

Ty so much

[@johnf.s.180]

Thank you! Very informative. 😀👍🏼

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

More like this please soooo satisfying 👊🏻

[@jameswhite1319]

New shop sure looks nice keep up the good work

[@abrarmusani1]

bro ! you are an asset !

[@nowayout73]

No safety glasses when spraying the Brake Cleaner? I’ve got that in my eye before on a ricochet and I will never not do it without safety glasses again lol.

[@kmclane1]

Great Video as always AMD. Not sure that I am a fan of the time-lapse footage though. Maybe just me, but while it reduces the overall length of the video, it also lowers my confidence to be able to DIY it myself should the need ever arise. Thanks for slowing down the parts that you thought were critical, but I would have enjoyed seeing more of it at the same speed. I have used your previous videos as a guide to do things beyond my former comfort level. Perhaps it was your intent here, but I would not be as confident after watching this one. That said, your new shop is awesome, and I truly appreciate your content. Best of luck making it work.

[@TheCarCareNut]

It was my intent here. This is not exactly a DIY job as the timing of this engine is tricky and if you’re not experienced it could go south. I wanted to share the overall process

[@kmclane1]

@@TheCarCareNut that seemed to be the case.

[@Interpolation1911]

Im from illinois. I wish i live close to your shop because i will bring all of mine and my family’s cars to you.

[@12345.......]

The last frame of video (watching on a phone) is a funny pose. He is about to turn into the hulk

[@johnpavon799]

Thanks for the how to video!

[@jamespavier1624]

All ways great watching a person who cares👍👏

[@sambitar8448]

IT IS A NUMBER 1 JOB WELL DONE THANKS

[@p6102zrfxe]

Love this video. Like poetry. Thank you AMD

[@gabrielramirez2823]

Great video!! Thank you!

[@John-jr7xn]

Awesome video buddy

[@keithl9211]

nice to see I'm not the only one who works like that.. cleanliness is key..

[@garyaaron8425]

Do we like your channel? No! We love your channel and, to me, this is so exciting. Really, where else could I see someone who is as OCD as me and enjoy every bit ot it. Annnnd....my uncle used to only use S&S carb cleaner as well. Great video! Stay safe and so happy for your new endeavors!

[@njsongwriter]

I thought he used brake cleaner...🤔

[@gabopenav]

Master Technician appreciation post. ❤️

[@raymondreiff8170]

So NICE to see you working in Your own Repair shop, I hope it's everything you wanted, It looks Great 👍🇺🇸. I Thought I was the only one who uses a razor blade on Aluminum surfaces, I least You're Not using a Air Tool on those surfaces, Absolutely oil free surfaces and clean like you do Means you don't have leaks like half of the SLOB Mechanics do, I have even seen guys leave parts of old gasket on a surface, Then o course I had to redo it like you are 👍👍😎👍👍.

[@craig357]

Good people in this world are becoming more rare every day. Ahmed is one of those rarities. God blessed him with a skill and the ability to communicate his teachings to people.

[@luisalbertoarteagatovar1984]

Very nice and thanks for the video you're good technician