Toyota Tacoma Timing Chain Troubles - P0016

This 2007 Toyota Tacoma 4.0L has a P0016 camshaft - crankshaft correlation code. It also has misfire codes (P0304, P0306) and knock sensor codes (P0033) all on bank 2.
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agreed, I work on my 2005 4.0 Tacoma, hoping I can make it to 300k miles at leasy before I have to worry about this, I'm at 158k now

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[@somethingelsehere8089]

Easy diag/concrete confirmation for P0016 is to look at the tensioner - if it is fully extended, it needs the chain. It requires some disassembly, but removes any doubt.

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When theres 4 mins left and Wes hasent torn into the engine, it's like watching a tv show and you know theres not enough time left to wrap up the story so we end up with a cliff hanger episode. Will the customer change the belt or not? We may never know.

[@waynewalston290]

This is my truck. Just finished the job last night. All codes are gone now and seems to be running better.

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@@waynewalston290 was this quoted as an hour diag?

[@Blueshirt38]

@@waynewalston290 Did it end up taking 11.5 hours?

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I have a 2006 Tacoma with a 4.0 with 374k miles on it. Same engine, same transmission... it still gets driven everyday.

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Owned a '94 Toyota p/u. It had a 3.0 V6, 4wd, manual, w/ext. cab. Had the timing belt changed twice. First time at about 85k miles. Took it to a dealer to have something done for an unrelated recall. Dealer was great guy and asked if since the engine was being opened up if I wanted to have timing belt changed. Absolutely, I said. I just had to pay for the parts. How cool was that?! Then at about 175k miles I changed the belt myself. Used a Haynes manual. Took me about 8-9 hours to change the belt. Never did one before. It wasn't too difficult. Needed a few special tools and had to drain/remove the radiator. The engine compartment on that '94 was nowhere near as cram-packed as the one shown in your video. Really liked that truck but rust from road salt got to the frame. Good video.

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I have a 2001 Tacoma. It just turned 20 years old. It has 257350 miles on it. Still original timing chain and clutch. The truck always goes above and beyond

[@captain3xtreme]

If you thought 11 hours for the timing chain was bad look up the knock sensors, by the book you have to pull a head off, you can probably cut the coolant crossover pipe out then replace it with a rubber line to make the job a lot faster though. If you're lucky all it would need is a knock sensor harness because rats love to chew them, then it's a dexterity test to unplug the old harness and put the new one on.

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[@terrybell898]

I did the AFM delete on my silverado, and somehow managed to get the timing marks off by about 1 tooth. Truck ran seemingly fine, but was down on power a little. And thru the p0016 code. I finally went back in and liked everything back up and the code went away.

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Pico Scope is the way to go, It's part of the Toyota Essential tools program. Thanks for the Video Wes.

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Not sure how I found your channel, but glad I did. I am a retired Toyota technician in Ontario, Canada. I love your "I'm not scared of anything" approach, you tackle just about anything. You seem honest and eager to learn. Just thought I would let you know that that Tacoma chain would last another 220K miles without breaking. I remember the old 22RE's that would come in with an oil leak. The chain had cut right through the front timing cover, but it still ran like a champ. Keep the video coming, I would much rather watch your videos than the news these days!!

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He probably would not have even fixed it except that the cruise control does not work with the check engine light on.

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My Sunday is just finishing..

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@@mattsutherland120 Ditto. I'm thinking as soon as I've finished this beer, it'll time to hit the sack.

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Even though this wasn't listed as Part 1, hoping for a part 2!!!!

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I just watched a YT video yesterday, when he forgot the engine cover sometime in the past, he told us his story of actually getting sued in court even after replacing the cover with a brand new OEM part, what a shame. I believe he did not lose his court case. Thanks for the known good waveform, there are not enough of these on YT.

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Interesting to see detailed diagnosis. That is a nice truck and it is a shame some parts are wearing out.

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It's supposed to snow here tomorrow night.

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[@Spillmansgarage]

Good job! I don’t have a scope. It’s also a good way to verify the position sensors are reporting correctly. Unfortunately this is a pretty common issue with the early 1GR-FE engines. As you mentioned, there is an inspection cover on the timing cover. That’s the first thing I check. As the chains typically stretch over time, It develops oil rings on the shaft of the tensioner. An inspection mirror is pretty easy to get down there to see the marks on the tensioner. If the tensioner is run all the way out and it has a ton of rings on the shaft. That’s a good indication that it’s got a stretched timing chain.

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You can add not repairing something to that list of different content as of late. Still a great episode none the less. Keep them coming.

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Boy that would have made a great repair video, c'est la vie.

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[@gibsonn14]

I did the timing chain(s) replacement on an 09 FJ cruiser with the same engine in the fall. I think it took me about 12 hours, and used the Coyles set you had up on Rockauto. That job made a man out of me, but honestly nothing was too hard or complicated. Just have to take it step by step and think about what you're doing. I own my own mobile repair shop but I was on the fence about taking the job even though I've done plenty of head gaskets and other major jobs. But no big time local shops wanted to take the job, only wanted to replace the engine. Customer has driven it at least 20k miles now and so far so good!

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Nice! I don't understand why shops are afraid to do a 11 hour timing chain job, but are happy to spend 15 hours swapping an engine.

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Hi Wes. well done on the trouble shooting. All my very best.

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That was cool with the scope - cam/crank correlation is one of the areas where that tool is the best one to pick for the job. Don't really need the scope that often, but it's kind of a must have for those kinds of timing codes.

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1/4 inch of harness slack times 10 million is a whole lot of wire! Nice video, thank you!

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A guy can dream...

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Work is work ... videos are videos and I enjoy them all so keep it up.

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i gatta say..you have done more in depth work in just 2 videos on toyotas..then scotty has done in the last 2 years ...you are a real mechanic and thats why i watch and on top of that ..i am gunna sub right now

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Yeah but he has 60 years of experience. He’s basically a human scan tool...

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@@WatchWesWork he has 53 years as a mechanic...and does all his work in a driveway

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Oh and I enjoy all your videos, Car's trucks ,bicycles. All good : )

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Great video With watching your videos I’m glad I don’t have a newer vehicle to work on My vehicle that requires work is 30 years old so not that complicated I don’t miss my broken F150

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My ex-wife had the identical TRD, right down to the color. Gotta say, it was a great truck with a great engine. I think it's up near 200k; being driven around by someone in her new family now. I'd definitely own one again, despite being a pretty devoted Ford guy ordinarily.

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thanks for showing the 2006 f150 ford truck with the spark plug problem. same problem also. had new plugs put in about two months ago, shop found #8 plug loose . yo really help. thank you.

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cool, that cover adds 5 hp to the engine viewer, lol...2 videos and a live chat from Wes, what a week.

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Excellent review of trouble shooting... Thanks again.

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Love the next level diagnostics with that scope. So far past my skill set. Lol Also.. love those HF lights, but the batteries always die at exactly the moment I’ve wedged myself into an uncomfortable position to work it seems.

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He forgot the beauty cover, I was thinking. Nope! He came back and bested that evil beast! 🐱‍👤😊

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Hell yea another early morning vid

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Love your use of scope,best thing to use in my opinion.love to you all from me in uk.👍👨‍🔧😎

[@johngoodwyn8246]

That air cleaner intake system looks like a 11 hour job compared to my 93 Toy 22RE !

[@MrTL117]

Well If the engine doesn't even have a timing chain.... Then it can never fail.. Thanks for the vid Wes!

[@pnowikow]

It's worth fixing. Nice work Wes

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Wes you are using a beautiful camera just based on this vs previous videos!! Excellent clarity!

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Yeah it’s a lot better.

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I have worked on 38 of these 4.0L V6 engines in the last week they are a pain. On the crank Sensor the front main seal is easy peasy and harmonic balancer is easy peasy to fox though @Watch Wes Work

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He wasn’t lyin abt 2 vids this weekend, awesome!

[@jonvenden4284]

The reason why I like your channel is the variety of things you work on. I see you and Marty T are both into dishwashers now. Nate over at Dirtlifestyle channel bought a new Tacoma this year. You hit the front headlight when the lights are on it will blow the fuse for the tail lights. He replaced the front grill with an aftermarket one and the front sensor for collision won't work. The transmission while going down a flat freeway will down shit two gears at random. The transfercase will shift into 4 lo on level ground only. Crawl control is pretty much worthless. Random check engine light comes on. The speakers are set at 90 % bias to the front. Awsome vehicle or maybe not.

[@FlatThunder]

Black magic timing chain angles...... It's above my pay grade. I'm still trying to locate the pushrods haha 🤣

[@steveboy3021002]

Wes-"Nobodys ever designed an engine that hasnt had a timing chain fail" Engineers that made the B series Cummins- "Are we a joke to you?" Lmao.

[@lustfulvengance]

They use gears not chains!

[@steveboy3021002]

@@lustfulvengance exactly why i said this haha, pretty much all agricultural and heavy equipment engines use gears.

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Three words - Killer Dowel Pin. Seen many with exploded timing gears.

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@@WatchWesWork they fixed that in 98 with the trucks at least they added a boss in the case.

[@bcbloc02]

Well at least it isn’t an Audi and it just breaks the plastic timing rail and trashes the whole engine. Apparently you are supposed to replace the full timing rail set every 6 years regardless of mileage.

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Nice diagnostic work👍!

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Thank you for the videos Mr wes...👍

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Your channel was never better. For God’s sake man, stop apologizing for being great. You’re 100% OK brother. 110%. I hear you.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

I thought I was watching Scanner Danner there for a while when you hooked up the PicoScope!

[@psavel274]

I remember when Toyota did the campaign on those with the whole frame debacle. Good diag work. That o-scope is nice. That engine seems like it runs well for the timing to be off although 5 degrees isn't huge, its definitely enough. I'd drive it as is unless it gets worse then just slap the timing kit in there. Poor Scotty.... hes probably having a bad dream and waking up in a cold sweat as we speak lol 🤣

[@korvtm]

Several years ago I was working on Chevy V6 that had a defective EGR valve.Replaced it with an aftermarket valve.Vehicle was used on a large manafactuing plant campus rarely driven over 10/15 MPH so extreme service.New EGR valve lasted about 5/6 months.Chevy EGRvalve would usually last about 1 year to 18 months.