2010 Toyota Prius Timing Chain Installation

How to correctly install timing chain on 2010 Toyota Prius

[@antech555]

Those marks on the chain will eventually line up again. It takes around 20 turns or so on the crank. But not important as he mentions how to decifer proper timing. Excellent to.point how to release the tensioner. No one else on KZbin tells you to do this👍👍

[@GPSGEN0]

This is very true, after making roughly 7 full rotations they should line up again.

[@domtam6571]

Thank you Peter for sharing your knowledge and great camera angles. You are a true professional that takes pride in your work. A rare breed.

[@seanbouker]

The fact that you commented this 10 hours ago gives me the motivation to watch this video right now because it's my big to do tomorrow

[@RG615]

Wow-Awesome work Peter. Love your patience and knowledge and great filming of this job. Im glad your sharing with us diy's but I could not do this...lol thanks Peter

[@jasonriley6149]

I usually watch a few videos before doing a job for the first time. Not this time though, I can't imagine any way this video could have been better. Thank you so much!!!

[@munirfeyisel1022]

Thank you for filming everything step by step thanks!!

[@brianreece785]

Great video! I own two prius's and do all work myself. I just did a AC evap core on a 2009 prius. It was a long job but got it fixed.

[@markreynolds3850]

Thanks Peter for sharing this video, interesting and informative.

[@LAactor]

At timepoint 15:32 the o-rings you mentioned that control oil pressure should be noted that they affect the thick VVTi cam next to it. On some other Toyota engines it is a figure 8 o-ring. Many times startup rattle of death will occur while the engine is building pressure. Some people have found when they have done valve cover replacement these o-rings come in the package as well and after replacement, the startup rattle went away. It is my observation that these o-rings fixed the issue instead of needing a new VVTi solenoid or variable cam gear.

[@user-ks9ww7dg3r]

Amazing detailed description 👌

[@Markatmjm1974]

Thank you for taking the time to do this !!!❤

[@proudtexan5513]

Great explanation, Peter!

[@Sagemeister007]

Another informative and well instructed video! Thank you!!

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

Outstanding!!! Thank you!!! Peter!

[@ruwanweerasekara6420]

Very good presentation. Thank you Peter

[@rogwrtzosa8561]

Gracias amigo por compartir su trabajo y experiencia

[@tundramanq]

This kind of thing screams to me of ignoring the recommended maintenance guide or trying extended oil replacement intervals. Had a neighbor with a used Prius that had a chain break after a couple of years ownership never changing the engine oil and filter.

[@khimsophacarfixing]

Thanks for your sharing knowledge 👍!

[@rafidkully9207]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@jeffcee9457]

Very helpful thanks for sharing

[@noeherrera9362]

Thank you exelent video

[@thomasweis]

I really appreciate you making this video as i thought i had missed timing. A tip for anyone having trouble getting the tensioner to release. Leave the nuts a little loose and tap it with a hammer, and then the tensioner will come out

[@Chemike21]

First off, ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED BY ANYONE. Followed your steps exactly, and am getting a p0012 code. No symptoms of bad timing, and I can't tell if I have reduced power. I replaced the vvt solenoid, and timing sensor, no luck. I'm wondering, if the chain was 1 tooth off hypothetically, wouldn't I get a misfire? If I don't get a misfire or rough idling, is it safe to assume my chain isn't a tooth off? The only thing I can think of, is that I set my timing correctly, but when I installed the tensioner, maybe it didn't expand right away, and when I went to start the car for the first time, maybe it skipped a tooth? I don't have any more ideas, and don't mind redoing the whole thing if I knew I had to. What I don't want to do, is redo everything, and get the same result because I didn't locate the problem.

[@Chemike21]

What was your situation exactly? Did you get a p0012 code? Why did you think your timing was off?

[@thomasweis]

@@Chemike21 no I was doing the head gasket and was having trouble seeing the timing marks after rotating the crank

[@Chemike21]

@@thomasweis well shucks, thanks for the reply

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you Peter

[@jayi836]

Thank you I also wondered about the diapering colored links

[@brucepeninsula2036]

Good job bud. You're awesome!! Straight to the point and funny. 😅

[@duffman6675]

Nice view of rotating crank CCW, then CW to get the tensioner plunger to extend. Maybe add a link to an old video of yours, if you have one, of the tensioner hook before installation, and how it is released. Maybe show the ratchet on the tensioner too if there is one on this engine.

[@Esteban_Herrera]

Very clear filming. What was the reason of replacing the Timing Chain? I'm asking because you didn't change the sprockets. If the chain was stretched it would have worn the sprockets. I couldn't imagine that chain ever stretching. If I could see wear on the sprockets It would have meant end of life has passed. How was it determined the sliders were bad? Is there a wear indicator? I would have considered changing the sliders too because they are plastic but if they looked new. Don't anyone get me wrong, I'm totally into preventive maintenance. Is the timing chain pre lubed? I would of really liked to see how you prepped the engine's deck and how clean you got the pistons. Yes you would have had to turn the crank to get each piston TDC. Just put it back right when you are done. LoL. Replace the VVT filter and check or replace the VVT Solenoid. The valve can fail slowly by not opening or closing properly making it hard to detect until it is changed and the VVT works properly. I really like your videos. I'm learning new ways of doing things. You are going to get comments because you display your work. I like reading them too. 👍

[@west_park7993]

thank you so much. how many links are in the chain? how many teeth on the crankshaft gear? find the smallest number divisible by both. After that many chain-link movements you will have again all 3 marks aligned....

[@meh4743]

Hi, Thank you for the timing chain installation explanation. This was great. 😊 My problem is the black timing chain guide does not stay in place while installing the timing chain cover. The cover seems to be rocking on what I believe is the timing chain guide. I am very frustrated the cover will not lay flat against the block. it either is open on the back side or open towards the bottom front. Do you have any suggestions? Thank you. Rgds, Mark

[@bhdieselrepair]

Good job!!!@

[@dotheymakethatformen]

I am interested in seeing how much slop the chain has after you set everything correctly, before the engine is run. I heard the tensioner engage.

[@Chemike21]

How can I tell if my timing of the chain is off? Im getting a p0012 code, and seemed to lign up all the marks as you said. Now I will take everything appart again to take a looksie, but dont know what Im looking for.

[@tironsi04]

What timing chain you suggest for 2010 Prius ?

[@vnbarrios]

Hi, I have a 2013 Toyota Prius which need a new head gasket so now that I’m putting it back together, I need to know how to torque the harmonic balancer bolt in the middle without turning the engine ? Because every time I try to turn the bolt to torque it the chain and the whole mechanism move

[@johnlacroix1639]

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

[@JF-xq6fr]

Would liked to have seen you applying sealant (Toyota FIPG?) to the cover, and then installing it.

[@LAactor]

Yes correct, they call it #fipg. Just apply to the corners where the metal pieces come together because traditionally if it does leak, those are the locations where it does. Maybe he will show in the last video.

[@JoshGee887]

Thanks for the great video! I had to rotate the crank pully 2 full rotations, not just 1, for the timing marks to come back around on the cam gears. However, after 2 full rotations, they are perfectly in line with where you say they should be. Any harm here?

[@JoshGee887]

Car started and is running great. Thanks so much again for the vid, the timing was stressing me out!

[@passion830217]

I was thinking that the green color links must align with the timing marks again during the rotation afterward. Apparently, that is not the case since they are only aligned during the first setup.

[@1129otorres]

Hi peter. For the small tiny chain. Can you guide me on that one.

[@west_park7993]

why did you not show the second mark on the vvt?

[@pqtpat7734]

Love this channel. Do you guys know what diff / transfer case fluid my 5.7 2010 tundra takes?

[@sergeeternal3778]

Toyota Tundra Transfer Case Fluid Fill Capacities 2013-2021 Toyota Tundra 4WD 5.7L V8 transfer case fluid fill capacity of 1.5 liters, 1.6 quarts 2013-2019 Toyota Tundra 4WD 4.6L V8 transfer case fluid fill capacity of 1.5 liters, 1.6 quarts 2007-2012 Toyota Tundra 4WD 5.7L V8 transfer case fluid fill capacity of 1.12 liters or 1.18 quarts. 2010-2012 Toyota Tundra 4WD 4.6L V8 transfer case fluid fill capacity of 1.12 liters or 1.18 quarts. 2000-2004 Toyota Tundra 4WD 4.7L V8 transfer case fluid fill capacity of 1.0 Liter or 1.05 quarts. 2000-2004 Toyota Tundra 4WD 3.4L V6 transfer case fluid fill capacity of 1.0 Liter or 1.05 quarts.

[@LAactor]

@@sergeeternal3778 I think he's asking 75W-90. Pqt Pat, it is in the back of your owners manual. Ps, do it outside because your garage will stink very badly like rotting old dinosaur bodies.

[@LAactor]

Not just do it outside, wear old clothes because those will smell too. The wife will be very mad. And when done, park it outside if you can't hose down the diff with solvent or get to a self service car wash to blast any spillage away. It makes no sense why it smells so much..

[@jhterrazas739]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@dk7863]

I like gear and shaft dive, no chains please, to me chains are temporary. love your channel and vids.

[@LAactor]

Toyota chains last forever. Usually only one chain needed per life of car.

[@dk7863]

@@LAactor of course chains last but plastic tensioners and slides bake and wear poor design I changed my first chain 45 years ago and still hate them.

[@jasonburgroff6893]

Petr what kind of mountain bike do you ride? Been noticing that and a Park Tool box in your other videos.

[@LAactor]

I see you like biking too. Hardpack/singletrack? Rockhopper 29er. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oovXlKeei8ysqbc

[@Chemike21]

First off, ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED BY ANYONE. Followed your steps exactly, and am getting a p0012 code. No symptoms of bad timing, and I can't tell if I have reduced power. I replaced the vvt solenoid, and timing sensor, no luck. I'm wondering, if the chain was 1 tooth off hypothetically, wouldn't I get a misfire? If I don't get a misfire or rough idling, is it safe to assume my chain isn't a tooth off? The only thing I can think of, is that I set my timing correctly, but when I installed the tensioner, maybe it didn't expand right away, and when I went to start the car for the first time, maybe it skipped a tooth? I don't have any more ideas, and don't mind redoing the whole thing if I knew I had to. What I don't want to do, is redo everything, and get the same result because I didn't locate the problem.

[@jorgewong910]

Is this a 1ZZFE engine?

[@riceburner4747]

What made u know it was the timing chain? Makn noise, hard start/backfiring, or did it throw a code? Great video! 👍

[@andrewsmactips]

He only took the chain off to remove the head, to replace the head gasket.

[@juanpablodominguez9406]

teacher, I have a problem with my Toyota prius 2011, the head gasket fits when I turn it, it just turns and gets stuck when the camshafts are armed, they have a location yes oh no oh it's just the timing of the chain

[@17EZQ]

Peter where in California is your shop located?

[@LAactor]

Eureka area. Where are you located?

[@mikeal-omari1631]

Hi Peter. How many miles are on that prius.

[@Joserocha-wm9de]

223k

[@mikeal-omari1631]

Should be afraid of pruis with over 200k miles on it?

[@Joserocha-wm9de]

@@mikeal-omari1631 That prius had head gasket failure and he diagnosed it with coolant in cylinder #2 if im not wrong ... I dont think you should be afraid of a car with that many miles ... Maintenance is key and it was probably neglected of it

[@hedgehogthesonic3181]

@@mikeal-omari1631 Depends, i think that 2010 Prius have a defect in the piston rings, the holes are too small and these clog up, making the engine to burn oil, the EGR cooler clogs up too due to this, and eventually the head gasket blows up because of this.

[@LAactor]

Very happy to see so many experts here. Very detailed knowledge. Good, all of you.

[@MrNickelodion]

jajajaja 13:16 " and im going nicely"

[@MrNickelodion]

i already suscribed , this is the first video of timing chain related to a Toyota prius 3rd gen . im very impresed you videos takes were excelent. thank you so much, for all the information shared.!!!!

[@LAactor]

Must be easier for you to break down this big job into little videos. You must be going crazy at all the oil drips from all the motor parts. I never saw you leave the drip on the floor like that before. Just five or six drops give or take on the way from the lift to your bench.

[@tom535]

Is that slider plastic or what??

[@tom535]

OK I see it is plastic.. thanks..

[@hefestusargentum8701]

2:16

[@johndelong5574]

No plastic in IC engines!

[@jjpme92un]

Danke - bist du Deutscher? . . in Deutschland ?

[@user-eu7dc7ds6p]

Gracias

[@jdmfans6078]

Peter question for you! i have a 2010 toyota prius need head gasket replacement. should be ok if only replace the head gasket ? or are some other parts should i replace? thanks

[@user-eu7dc7ds6p]

Bueno😊