2007-2021 Toyota Tundra Engine Rattling Noise Repair, Remove Timing Cover, Replace Chain Tensioner
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Master Technician Viktor G shows how to remove the timing cover to repair the ticking, clicking, knocking, rattling noise on a 5.7 L Tundra that is caused by a worn out primary timing chain tensioner.
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Hello sir
@ hello
Hi. What supercharger did you put on this engine? If it wasn’t the Toyota one I’m just curious what it was and why you chose the different one.
@@markwallace9573 I was using the Harrop on my race Tundra. It is capable of making a lot more power than the stock Magnuson/TRD supercharger. Here is my brief comparison video of the two ruclips.net/video/2Ql1Vh65CM4/видео.htmlsi=4J0-ZNNw9TaU7J-N
It would be a great idea for toyota to put a small access port in the timing cover on top to change the tensioner with out having to break down the whole block.
@@cajundad5042 they do it on the V6 engines, but not on the V8s
One of the most detailed videos I’ve seen on this topic. Thank you!
@@vicroams thank you for the positive feedback!
I need this work done. Seeing how meticulous this repair is i absolutely dont trust anyone to do it correct except myself with the help of your video. Thank you for this.
@@pewpface9767 you are welcome!
Hi Victor, I am happy that I rediscovered your channel. My 2007 5.7L had it's head gaskets replaced @ 316,000, we replaced the timing chains, tensioners, guides, etc while the engine was out of the truck.
@@kevinyoungM14EBR excellent work!
Yeah man this is a great channel. Awesome content.
@@user-sl9pt6xm8r thank you 🙏
Thanks for the video Viktor!
You’re exactly correct, I had same issues with primary chain tensioner on my 2008 Sequoia 5.7 engine. Bought the car new and always did oil changes myself with Mobile 1 every 5K then this issue started at around 55K on odometer and so, finally in 2021 with 80K on odometer after research and confirming myself the same way you show true oil fill port I’ve replaced that primary chain tensioner only and that’s all. It fixed the problem .
By the way the engine, when it was uncovered it looked brand new, with zero varnish and burns or wear on parts.
(I was amazed by that)
Thanks again.
@@lnl2000 nice work, glad to hear you fixed it!
Im very impressed. All that work with zero room in front between car and garage. This is going to save $4000.
@@boostlee5236 thanks! Happy to hear it will save you money :)
That's a lot of work still a lot better than the new engine in the tundra that thing blows apart with low miles
@@mikescaffo4850 sad, but true
One of the best videos on the web..full of information. Thank you for that...subscribed.
@@sbrew9033 I appreciate that 🙏
It looks like you have to remove everything from the engine but the pistons and crankshaft. I havd a 2010 super charged also so im going to wait and just rebuild the supercharger and replace the vvt gears while its apart. Thanks for the video
@@cajundad5042 you are welcome!
Hey Viktor, really appreciate you, I've seen your name all over the place investigating this job. You help a lot of people. I'm considering doing this myself. I've watched. I looked through the list. Would it be better to just get all 4 tensioners? Are they all the same part? I was just quoted $2605 in parts from the local Toyota shop. I can't make this list add up to anything like that, even adding a LOT of room for the couple of broken links. One thing I didn't see was the silicone sealant you used to put the timing chain cover back on. Thanks!
Hi, I would personally only replace the one tensioner shown in the video because that is the one that always fails and it is extremely rare (though not impossible) for one of the other 3 to fail.
The 4 tensioners are all different and do not share the same part number.
To replace the parts shown in this video, the total cost should be under $1000, not sure what they are quoting you that adds up to $2600, maybe they are adding chains and all tensioners and the guides etc.
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Cheers!
@@Viktor_G_Automotive Amazing, thank you. I've got to return a call to them, they had questions so maybe it does include chains and maybe even gears. Leaning toward giving it a go, but I need to make it to warmer weather, my garage is unheated in MT.
@ no problem, you got it!
Great video.
I have the same problem on my 2014 LX570 should I immediately fix it?
Thanks! I've seen some guys drive for a few years before fixing the issue and they were OK. But if you leave it as is, there is a possibility of the chain guide breaking eventually or some other damage happening after some time.
Sweet super charged baby rock warrior!
@@sinkos6194 yep 😀
Wow, That's a big job. Thank you for this video. Could you also do a video on how to set the timing
@@yzfffooo will do if I get a chance to do that job in the future!
Thanks Victor, this video is so good. I kept telling myself why do I have to take all these parts off? Well I found out why, and had to trust the process. Video allowed me to find all the bolts blind. Not an easy job, not too difficult either, but many many parts that can get lost along the way. I’ve just finished the teardown and ordering parts now.
I have a question, when you reinstalled the hydraulic tensioner, you replaced the gasket but I didn’t see the little tin piece reinstalled, is it there?
Hi, the tin piece that goes behind the tensioner is the gasket. Cheers!
Subscribed....Great video
@@neekopeeko9054 thank you!
If i break the engine down that much i would replace the chains and vvt gears while its all exposed so you dont have to do this big job again on the same vehicle.
@@cajundad5042 you can if you want, but those parts almost never fail
I feel that removing the fan/fan shroud and radiator first will give you more room to work
@@boostlee5236 yes, it would
I have a question... should i just replace the pullys and the water pump and even the timing chain while im digging into this?
@@pewpface9767 you definitely can if you want the peace of mind
I have a 2015 tundra 5.7 with the engine rattle. Looking on doing this job in the next upcoming days thanks to your detail video. just about to purchase parts but cant seem to figure out if my year vehicle has a gasket on the tensioner by any chance can you help me find out the part number ?
@@Cesarramirez-vj5ww hi, they all have a gasket on the tensioner. Best thing to do would be to check with your dealership parts department with your VIN to make sure you get the correct part for your vehicle.
Would this truck make a good fist truck for me it’s a 2014 with 70k miles for 15k one owner crew max?
@@derekquinones8614 my first truck was a 2008 Tundra that I bought new back then and I still have it with 230K miles on it.
I think it would make a great first truck for you, especially if you learn how to do some maintenance and small repairs yourself. Make sure to take it to a professional technician for a full inspection before you buy it to avoid any surprises.
ive taken mine off 2 times in the past 2weeks and i didnt have to touch the intake manifold or fuel rails! unless its different with a super charger u dont have to take any that top stuff off! u will do more work then u would benefiting from its removal
@@1999tacotrd the fuel rails removal was only for the supercharger removal. The repair manual says to take the intake off to do the timing cover, but yes, you can work around, just a bit less space to get to the AIP pipes etc.
Cheers!
Amazing info. Thanks a lot.
@@MrD1maS you are welcome!
Came across this video because I am suspecting I have a timing chain cover leak driver side and damn that’s a big job! not sure if to call it a leak or seepage 2016 tundra 97k miles oil change every 5k miles.
@@professorchaos7833 yes, it’s definitely a bit of work, at least two full days or more.
@@Viktor_G_Automotive the leak is not bad I don’t think I will go through this or I don’t even trust anyone to do it right.. I might start using higher mileage oil? Any advice? Thank you
@@professorchaos7833 if it’s just a sweat/seep, don’t worry about it. I don’t know if different oil would make any difference, but you can try.
This happened for the first time this morning to my 2010 Tundra. Approx -2c cold start. Started fine with no rattling, walked away for 2 min, came back and it sounded like marbles under my valve covers. No engine codes, rpm was stable around 1000 and good oil pressure. Rattling went away after approx 2 min as the truck got close to operating temp. Drove truck to work with no further issues. Fast forward to this evening after work. Cold start -1c, truck did not run since morning. No issues with start whatsoever. RPMs decrease with oil pressure as normal and NO RATTLING!? What gives?
Truck is a 2010 tundra SR5 double cab w/175kms. I'm the second owner, purchased from a Toyota dealer in Northern AB. Carfax showed some gaps in service history, but vehicle is clean and everything seemed to be in good working order. I guess what I want to know is...
A) How urgent is a repair IF this is a faulty tensioner? (Whats too much rattling ?)
B) What would I be looking at $ wise for parts and labor? (Water pumps, alternators, front end work, yes... but this is past my skill level)
C) Are there any other remedies you recommend trying first ? Toyota engine cleaner, sea foam, ect.
Maybe I'm overreacting with this only occurring once so far, just want to be prepared. 😅
@@SaskWalleyeSlayer it will be fine to drive for a while still, the noise will start happening more often as time goes by. I can’t really give you a timeframe, but it’s not an emergency. Eventually, the timing chain guide might crack from the chain slapping around, but that’s rare.
Can’t comment on pricing as that will depend on where you go for the repair, what parts you use (OEM or aftermarket) and which parts you end up replacing. The dealership labor rates are pretty high in Fort Mac area last time I checked.
Changing oil often makes the noise go away for a little while, but it always comes back, the only guaranteed repair is replacing the tensioner as far as I know.
@Viktor_G_Automotive Appreciate the quick reply, Viktor ! Curious what the results are, long term with the new tensioners? I read somewhere that the new style may have larger oil ports? Curious if Toyota addressed the problem?
I have not been able to recreate the problem. I'm definitely going to wait until the problem becomes more of a regular occurrence.
I'm not quite Ft Mac North, closer to the Lloydminster area. The dealer here seems pretty fair with a good service department. Only dealt with them for my wife's venza and 2 Highlanders though.
@ every engine that I replaced the tensioner on has been fine since.
Is it only tensioner that causes engine rattling??
@@footballphotos.9538 that specific rattle/knock shown in the video is caused by the tensioner, but other rattles/knocks could be caused by something else broken or damaged inside the engine. If you are unsure, you could have a professional technician diagnose it.
victor i have a 2010 toyota tundra crew cab that came from canada, i have 113,881 miles on it. any suggestions
@@lisahenderson4168 sorry, I can’t quite understand what your question is. Any suggestions regarding what? 🙂
Where is your shop located witch state?
@@ricardasrim1697 I’m in Canada
GOOD LORD! this is overwhelming😧
@@InspectorCallahan.44 it’s a bit involved and time consuming, but if you do it methodically step by step, you’ll get it done eventually with great results.
Was it an intensional choice not to run the engine after replacement in the video to verify that the new tensioner solved the issue?
@@retrotexan sorry, I’m not quite sure what you’re asking regarding intentional choice. Of course the engine was run after the repair, I had to bleed the coolant etc. just didn’t want to turn a 1 hour long video into a 1.5 hour long video. The tensioner replacement did fix the noise, I’ve done several of these repairs successfully.
How much does it cost at the shop to replace chain tensioner?
Would depend on your local shop labor rate. I think it is around 14 hours of labor + parts.
@@Viktor_G_Automotive how many miles tundra needs to make before the tensioner will make noise? Does it happen to every 5.7?
@@mikeches7992 every truck is different. Some tensioners will fail, some won’t. Mileage will vary too. Could be at 60K miles, could be never.
@@Viktor_G_Automotive what part of Canada? Wa state or New York?
@@mikeches7992 just north of Montana