I do this because I want to share all the knowledge that I’ve accumulated in the past 25 years, that was passed on to me. Your message means the world to me! 🙏🏻 Thank you, I appreciate your support!!
I have the exact same leak / oil residue on the passenger side of my cover, was told by the dealer not to worry about it. But I’m OCD about my rig and now have complete confidence to fix this myself with the help of your video. Thank you thank you!!!
did you use the metal gasket as well? I replaced mine, cleaned both surfaces and it leaks. Very slight. Little frustrating because it didn't leak before I just pulled it to inspect my timing chain tensioner.
Changed my oil today, took two hours and I ended up finding bolts went missing because of a local shop doing it for me earlier this year. Found spares from a previous 4Runner and put them in lol smh I enjoyed the whole process Diff fluid next and then radiator flush once I find that drain plug
👏🏻👏🏻 it should be something enjoyable and done at one’s pace, right! I do the same every chance I get, sometimes I leave it there draining all afternoon. 😄 I appreciate you watching!!
Thanks for showing the steps to replace it! You can also use the genuine black Toyota FIPG sealer instead of the gasket and you would be good to go! They assemble the transmissions, transfer cases and seal the oil pans from the factory. Good to have in your tool box for any other job even mechanics working on other makes use it to avoid customers coming back because of leaks! ✌️
You should do a video in depth dive on the “whine” noise that increases with RPMs which many 5th gen 4Runners seem to be troubled with. Some have replaced timing chain guide, others alternators, others pulleys and they are hit or miss if it fixes it. Almost sounds like a supercharger. Some of the 4runnner forums have long chains of discussion on this and it seems to be variable as to mileage it is occurring at.
I mean it’s a good idea, but those noises can be a royal pain to pin point. No one wants to Looks frustrated on camera. Perhaps, cover the common sources.
@@VikingsGarage You're not kidding I've been chasing this and it is frustrating! Not pulleys, not alternator, possibly timing chain idler gear. Or possibly transmission pump. But for some people apparently it is pulleys or alternator.
I'm curious if you can clarify which way the gasket goes it's a little unclear in the video. I pulled mine to inspect timing chain tensioner and when I put the new one it ended up leaking. I cleaned both surfaces quite well so I'm thinking maybe I put it backwards. Unfortunately the old one was so flat I just could not tell which way it originally went. I'm ordering a new one to try again, but would you consider using fipg if I can't get it to seal?
I have this leak, i think. Do i simply remove the plate cover, clean it, put the new gasket on the plate and reinstall it? No need for any sealant on the gasket.
Did it work? I'm looking at 2010 with leak in this area, trying to determine if it's timing chain cover, valve cover gasket, or timing chain cover gasket. Obviously the first would be the worst. Unfortunately it's far away so hard to do anything like clean it up and watch for leak.
I had this leak. Saw this video and replaced the gasket. Just noticed it's slightly leaking again from the lower left screw again. I think I did not clean it properly before removing and reinstalling. Do you suggest I remove it, thoroughly clean it and use the same gasket( it's 2 months old) or get a new gasket. Or it Could it be from the power steering pump or something else?
Okay, thank you. Is the timing cover leak in the same area. My leak is actually only behind the gasket cover plate in between the 2 lower screws. @@VikingsGarage
@VikingsGarage yeah I think I'm gonna hold off on it and just do the valve cover gaskets for now. My mechanic skills aren't there yet to tackle the front timing chain cover. My oil levels are always fine even though there are some leaks I never run low or burn oil. 281k miles on the 2005 going strong
@VikingsGarage nice. It's getting time for mine im at about 282k miles on my 05 and bought the oem valve cover gaskets but I read somewhere the top 3 bolts on the cover hase rubber grommets that need replacing as well I was curious if you ever did it. I guess the 4.0 are kinda known to have leak a little around the valve covers and the timing chain cover over time. I plan on doing the valve covers and upper intake manifold gasket here soon. I want this 05 to make it 400k miles. Do you ever do transmission fluid changes?
@VikingsGarage thank you. I have a leak from there on 2004 4.0 and leaks next to and below the power steering pump. I'm assuming that's the timing chain cover gasket leaking along with the tensioner plate and valve cover on the passenger side. Driver side is clean as ever
I do see where you coming from. It’s the timing chain tensioner access cover. Tensioner that never has a need for replacement. 13+ years haven’t seen one fail yet.
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You have some of THE BEST 4Runner maint vids on RUclips! Excellent! Outstanding! Thank you so much!!
I do this because I want to share all the knowledge that I’ve accumulated in the past 25 years, that was passed on to me.
Your message means the world to me! 🙏🏻
Thank you, I appreciate your support!!
I have the exact same leak / oil residue on the passenger side of my cover, was told by the dealer not to worry about it. But I’m OCD about my rig and now have complete confidence to fix this myself with the help of your video. Thank you thank you!!!
Your very welcome!!
It’s super easy you got this.
Dealer told me 6k to fix!
Another great video, lowering with letting out the air pressure is a great idea!!!
Thank you!!
I just used high temp red gasket maker. Works like a charm.
did you use the metal gasket as well? I replaced mine, cleaned both surfaces and it leaks. Very slight. Little frustrating because it didn't leak before I just pulled it to inspect my timing chain tensioner.
Changed my oil today, took two hours and I ended up finding bolts went missing because of a local shop doing it for me earlier this year. Found spares from a previous 4Runner and put them in lol smh
I enjoyed the whole process
Diff fluid next and then radiator flush once I find that drain plug
Sweet, a good reason to do this simple jobs yourself. You got this!
Thank you for sharing!!
Outstanding video, thank you.
Cheers!! 👍🏻
Perfect comment “I’m on my own time so I take my time”. An oil change takes me 2 hours. Drain till it stops dripping.
👏🏻👏🏻 it should be something enjoyable and done at one’s pace, right!
I do the same every chance I get, sometimes I leave it there draining all afternoon. 😄
I appreciate you watching!!
Thanks for showing the steps to replace it! You can also use the genuine black Toyota FIPG sealer instead of the gasket and you would be good to go! They assemble the transmissions, transfer cases and seal the oil pans from the factory. Good to have in your tool box for any other job even mechanics working on other makes use it to avoid customers coming back because of leaks! ✌️
Right on, I’ll take it a step further .
Look into Honda Bond, just as good if not better sealing silicone. 🤘🏻
@@VikingsGarage Agree, also Yamabond makes some similar!
Woohoo,, your rig is looking great.
Thank you brother!!
You should do a video in depth dive on the “whine” noise that increases with RPMs which many 5th gen 4Runners seem to be troubled with. Some have replaced timing chain guide, others alternators, others pulleys and they are hit or miss if it fixes it. Almost sounds like a supercharger. Some of the 4runnner forums have long chains of discussion on this and it seems to be variable as to mileage it is occurring at.
I mean it’s a good idea, but those noises can be a royal pain to pin point. No one wants to
Looks frustrated on camera.
Perhaps, cover the common sources.
@@VikingsGarage You're not kidding I've been chasing this and it is frustrating! Not pulleys, not alternator, possibly timing chain idler gear. Or possibly transmission pump. But for some people apparently it is pulleys or alternator.
I'm curious if you can clarify which way the gasket goes it's a little unclear in the video. I pulled mine to inspect timing chain tensioner and when I put the new one it ended up leaking. I cleaned both surfaces quite well so I'm thinking maybe I put it backwards. Unfortunately the old one was so flat I just could not tell which way it originally went. I'm ordering a new one to try again, but would you consider using fipg if I can't get it to seal?
Just use silicone sealer if you feel more comfortable that way.
The seal goes in either way, there’s no wrong way to install it.
Great tips man!
🙏🏻 Thank you!!
You saved me $8,000 of dealership quote on this repair/maintenace..
Oh wow, I’m glad!! 🤘🏻
how SO much?
Do you need to drain the oil before doing this, or can you do it with oil in the engine?
No need to drain the oil first. Exactly as I showed.
I have this leak, i think. Do i simply remove the plate cover, clean it, put the new gasket on the plate and reinstall it? No need for any sealant on the gasket.
No sealant needed, just new gasket and clean the plate very well.
Nice Good Job 👏👏👍😘
THANX
👊🏻
Did it work? I'm looking at 2010 with leak in this area, trying to determine if it's timing chain cover, valve cover gasket, or timing chain cover gasket. Obviously the first would be the worst. Unfortunately it's far away so hard to do anything like clean it up and watch for leak.
Worked like a charm.
I had this leak. Saw this video and replaced the gasket. Just noticed it's slightly leaking again from the lower left screw again. I think I did not clean it properly before removing and reinstalling.
Do you suggest I remove it, thoroughly clean it and use the same gasket( it's 2 months old) or get a new gasket.
Or it Could it be from the power steering pump or something else?
You can re-use the same gasket, as long as you didn’t damage it.
But if it persist it could be leaking from the timing cover.
Okay, thank you. Is the timing cover leak in the same area. My leak is actually only behind the gasket cover plate in between the 2 lower screws. @@VikingsGarage
@user-sr4pp5pq7p it’s not necessary in the same area, you asked me I’m giving you possible causes
@@VikingsGarage appreciate it. I will clean the area and replace it with a new gasket and go from there.
I wanna do the time chain cover but that looks like big job
it sure is, lots to remove to get it out.
@VikingsGarage yeah I think I'm gonna hold off on it and just do the valve cover gaskets for now. My mechanic skills aren't there yet to tackle the front timing chain cover. My oil levels are always fine even though there are some leaks I never run low or burn oil.
281k miles on the 2005 going strong
So maybe I missed it, but why did you replace this or why would one replace it? Is it just due to an oil leak around the gasket?
Appreciate it!
Replaced it due to a pretty common oil leak. Cheap and easy fix!! 👍🏻
@@VikingsGarage yeah it definitely is. Wasn’t aware this was a common issue though. Granted my 21’ ORP only has like 44k & change on her too lol
@KendrasEdge757 👍🏻
Can i replace the tensioner from here????
That’s what it’s for.
do you need to put glue on it?
No glue needed.
Have you done the valve cover gaskets yet?
Never, it’s at 194k and original valve cover gaskets.
@VikingsGarage nice. It's getting time for mine im at about 282k miles on my 05 and bought the oem valve cover gaskets but I read somewhere the top 3 bolts on the cover hase rubber grommets that need replacing as well I was curious if you ever did it. I guess the 4.0 are kinda known to have leak a little around the valve covers and the timing chain cover over time. I plan on doing the valve covers and upper intake manifold gasket here soon. I want this 05 to make it 400k miles.
Do you ever do transmission fluid changes?
@mendoblendo321 Valve cover gasket job is a breeze.
Always change your transmission fluid.
@VikingsGarage I replaced my transmission about 80k miles ago and it shifts just fine, it's safe to do a drain and fill?
@mendoblendo321 again, YES!!
Is the layout similar to an 05 4Runner?
Just about..
Can you confirm a rumor that the 2023 Toyota 4Runner has a timing belt vs timing chain thank you
That I can almost guarantee that it is false. There’s no way.
@@VikingsGarage Thank you sir. That's what I thought 👍
Why not change the tensioner?
What for, they never and I mean ever go bad.
I’m here to save you money, not waste it.
Wild how little torque it requires
Very true! It’s a must ,otherwise “Snap”
Good luck 👍
Is this the infamous timing chain cover gasket leak that is common on these 4.0Ls that dealers are quoting around $5k in labor to fix?
NO… that would be the timing chain cover, which is a royal pain in the 🍑 to do.
@@VikingsGarage has yours started to leak yet?
No Sir, (knock on wood) . I see that more on Tacoma’s for some weird reason
5k to do? Holyshit that's insane
How much is the gasket?
Not sure, around $15… I left the part number in the description below Sir.
@VikingsGarage thank you. I have a leak from there on 2004 4.0 and leaks next to and below the power steering pump. I'm assuming that's the timing chain cover gasket leaking along with the tensioner plate and valve cover on the passenger side. Driver side is clean as ever
Having worked on a lot of equipment that design looks like a planned failure to get you in the shop for repairs.
I do see where you coming from. It’s the timing chain tensioner access cover.
Tensioner that never has a need for replacement.
13+ years haven’t seen one fail yet.
more piss poor designs from toyota. no need for these covers and the piss poor idea of making a gasket like that.
🤷🏼♂️
How screwed would you be if one of those bolts snapped?
Let’s just say it wouldn’t be a good day. But nothing a 90degree angle drill and a tap and die set wouldn’t fix. 😉
(Ask me how I know that, lol)