I watched other videos about how this is done. You were the only one explaining in detail how to turn the crank manually. Great video, and great friendly person.
Thank you so much. My car had a rattling coming from the timing chain and had a massive oil leak in the tensioner. I followed this video step by step and it went perfectly. No noise and no leak. Thank youuuuuu!!!!!
Im planning on doing this this weekend mine has 120 thousand miles and it only rattles when i started in the morning what it heats up it stops hope this is the problem.
First of your videos I've seen, I'm subscribing. You were thorough and well-paced... As a bonus, you avoided all of the unnecessary droning, tangential commentary, and self-promotive arrogance that too often exists and just bogs down, if it doesn't outright displace, the otherwise similarly informative content of far too many of your RUclips peers... Thanks for communicating in an accessible, linear way... I wish more of your RUclips-mechanic peers would adopt similar approaches, but either way many thanks, much appreciation
Thanks for all the corolla videos as an owner of a corolla I've learned a lot from your videos and saved some money. You seem like a lovely genuine guy would feel very happy and confident if you were my mechanic that I was getting honest work done 😊
Thank you sir for posting this. This successfully fixed an oil leak at the timing chain tensioner on my 2005 Toyota Matrix XR. Great video and information. Other videos showed the belt tensioner having to be loosend. That is not the case like you said except for the higher performance Yamaha engine. Took me less than 15 minutes to change out and saved me lots of money versus taking to a dealership or mechanic. Thanks for what you do!
This is a great video. Great demeanor in explaining points. I watched another video on this and they never mentioned turning the engine manually BEFORE you start it.
I heard it being mentioned by someone else on another video, u have to turn it clockwise manually, I think it’s when u turn it the chain stretches over the guide and the guide pushes against the tensioner and it backs out just enough for the hook to fall down
thank you so much for this video, the mechanic was going to charge me so much, but I understand exactly how to do it thanks to your clear instructions and can do it myself!
Do the latest versions of this tensioner not have the O-ring? The part # 13540-0T020 appears to be without an O-ring but still requires the gasket from what I can tell.
Does the #1 piston need to be a top dead center when replacing this tensioner? I am having difficulty getting the new tensioner to slide in far enough to get the retaining nuts to go back on. I have the tensioner piston compressed and retained by the small latch.
Very useful video. I want to add that I replaced my Celica (2zz-ge) tensioner by unscrewing the two v-belt tensioner spring bolts instead of unscrewing the third large bolt that holds the v-belt tensioner itself because I failed to do so unscrew.
@@JDR-AUS I unscrewed the V-belt tensioner bolt, then unscrewed the 2 small nuts that hold the chain tensioner. This is because the V-belt tensioner prevents the chain tensioner from coming out (at least on the 2ZZ-GE)
So I did this on my toyota corolla and sealed the tensioner using permatek gasket maker and it is still seaping oil! Did I not use enough gasket maker? I feel like I used a lot of permatek. Its not a crazy amount of oil, and to be fair this solution did prevent the leaking for probably 3-4 months. But the small leakage is back again!
This really helped me out on my Corolla 2013 (trim = base), I just completed this entire operation. Going to make a YT video on where the engine crank is, because I couldn't find this information posted online. Other than that, everything worked fine (car runs, no leak!). Thanks Toyota Maintenance!
Mine 2009 corolla has 115000 miles and a leak at the tensioner. I'm going to change the tensioner when I do the gasket. I'm going to use the updated model tensioner. The one on there is almost certainly original.
Have ran across a 2ar that has a rattle at idle under load. As soon as I increase the engine speed it goes away. All accessories have been changed. I question the chain tensioner.
Hello, I am from the Philippines and I watched your video, it's clearly detailed I just want to know better where to locate the crank bolt 19mm to release the tensioner.
OLÁ, ESTOU TENDO UMA DOR DE CABEÇA COM O MEU… EU ATÉ TROQUEI POR UMA OUTRA PEÇA E MESMO AINDA CONTINUA TENDO VAZAMENTO, E NÃO SEI MAIS O QUE FAZER. VC PODE ME AJUDAR?
good video, a question friend, first you place the tensioner with the bushing closed and then when it is already placed you turn the shock absorber clockwise. until the bushing relaxes on the chain? I have seen videos that first give the opposite direction to the clock hands and then they give the right direction to the clock hands, can you clarify that doubt for me?
Hello, your instructions were very, very clear! However, I am not at all experienced in doing repairs or replacements myself, and would rather have an expert do it. What kind of price should I expect to pay to have the timing chain tensioner replaced...? The Toyota dealership I've been going to for services since my 2006 Corolla was purchased quoted me $1,600. Which seems exorbitant to me for something that appears to be a 2-3 hour job maximum, and a part that costs about $20-30.
Hello Sir, Thank you very much for this video. I followed steps, Put chain on all the timing marks. But when I turn engine by hand, Yes I turned engine 5-6 times but still chain marked links are matching, did I do something wrong? engine run fine after I put back together but it does through code P0017. Please advice. Thank you very much!!!
Hey can overturning the 19mm cause tight seprerine belt?, I turned it clockwise to many times I think & now the outer belt is tight cause had an issue were I didn't put a gasket on so had to take out the tensioner out & redo this but now the bolt is tight moving & belt is tighter, the bolt will still spin but has become very tight
Love the video very easy to understand. I have a 08 I'm working on has no compression on any cylinder. Friend said it ran poorly and then wouldn't start. Timing chain feels lose, I think the chain jumped some teeth... I can't find a video on timing chain replacement or how to get it in time. Wish you had a guide made, cause I feel like it would be a good one.
Will this work on my 2012 ct200h? The tensioner looks exactly the same. I am very mechanical but some guy told me I had to take the valve cover and check some points here ans there. I think he was scaring me so I ask how much he would charge me. He told me 700 dollars. I think I was pulling leg after seing you video.
I have an '05 Corolla XRS w/ 2ZZ motor. Have developed the oil leak. Dealer is saying 7-8 hrs to do this job because they have to take all the ancillaries off the front end of motor to get the timing cover off to change the tensioner. $900-$1000 & $45 for tensioner. Is this really such a simple, quick job? Assuming I can get access to see what the heck I am doing. And assuming I can get the serpentine tensioner bolt broken loose & the tensioner moved clear. Does the tensioner bolt into the block or the head? Trying to figure out where I need to look. Thank you
I read a comment in the AutoZone website that the O-ring from the Duralast tensioner is smaller than the other O-ring, and that it can still leak. Is this really an issue?
Hey soo I think my timing chain on my tarago needs replacing but I'm not sure . There's a knocking sound when the engines cold but 9nce I warm it up the sound gos away. And also when I turn the air con on it almost gos away fully. Any ideas
What makes the tensioner clip to open when you turn the engine? Some people on others videos never said anything about that ,they say to remove the rocker cover and try to undo the clip with a long screwdriver
So 2005 Corolla have a Timing Chain and not a timing belt, correct? Do I need to change the chain too when I replace the tensioner or I can just replace the tensioner because of the o ring leak?
I replaced the oil sensor on on my 2004 , 4 cylinder 2.4 , Camry, which reappeared along with the grinding noise on cold starts. Would replace the timing chain tensioner first eliminate the grinding noise ? .
Great video. Thanks toyota tensioner. I did it successfully 6 month and everything worked perfect. But, apparently the new tensioner o-ring now have started leaking. I just remove the oring with a good one, i turn tha crank manually and I heard the click than i tried to turn the engine on after i cranked the starter 2 to 3 time the engine was blocked. I removed the tensioner again I saw it was armed correct. I put it back but now it is impossible to turn the crank manually it seems that engine is stuck somehow. if you know what might have cause this, please reply to this comment. I really will appreciate you help. Thank you.
I have a 2013 Corolla and when i first take off i hear what sounds like a chain rattle for about 1 second. Does this sound like the tensioner? Usually when cold. 1.8 engine. Also, would just be the same procedure on a 2013 Corolla?
I cant install the new tensioner. It won't fully seat to get the nut on top. I can't push the new one in to install the nut on. I got the correct orientation
Remove the valvecover and release the tensioner manually from the inside with a flathead screwdriver (careful not to drop anything inside though). And dont forget to order a new valvecover gasket.This method might be good to use on cars with a lot of milage but still no chainrattle.
I watched other videos about how this is done. You were the only one explaining in detail how to turn the crank manually. Great video, and great friendly person.
Thank you so much. My car had a rattling coming from the timing chain and had a massive oil leak in the tensioner. I followed this video step by step and it went perfectly. No noise and no leak. Thank youuuuuu!!!!!
Awesome !
How much miles did your car have?
@@jorgeguerra6749 220k miles. Thank youu
Im planning on doing this this weekend mine has 120 thousand miles and it only rattles when i started in the morning what it heats up it stops hope this is the problem.
@@diavolow9 did it stop the problem?
i have a pontiac vibe 304,000 miles on the 2zz-ge, a massive oil leak just came about from the tensioner. thank you for the inciteful video
First of your videos I've seen, I'm subscribing. You were thorough and well-paced... As a bonus, you avoided all of the unnecessary droning, tangential commentary, and self-promotive arrogance that too often exists and just bogs down, if it doesn't outright displace, the otherwise similarly informative content of far too many of your RUclips peers... Thanks for communicating in an accessible, linear way... I wish more of your RUclips-mechanic peers would adopt similar approaches, but either way many thanks, much appreciation
Thanks again for your positive and friendly disposition (along with the explanation of this procedure).
you are welcome
Thanks for all the corolla videos as an owner of a corolla I've learned a lot from your videos and saved some money. You seem like a lovely genuine guy would feel very happy and confident if you were my mechanic that I was getting honest work done 😊
Best tutorial I have seen about this replacement. I used it for my Pontiac Vibe. Thanks a lot.
Thank you sir for posting this. This successfully fixed an oil leak at the timing chain tensioner on my 2005 Toyota Matrix XR. Great video and information. Other videos showed the belt tensioner having to be loosend. That is not the case like you said except for the higher performance Yamaha engine. Took me less than 15 minutes to change out and saved me lots of money versus taking to a dealership or mechanic. Thanks for what you do!
This is a great video. Great demeanor in explaining points. I watched another video on this and they never mentioned turning the engine manually BEFORE you start it.
Very clear concise instructions. I was expecting to have to take this to a mechanic but now I’m sure I can do it myself. Thank you so much!
This was the best explained video of this process on RUclips. Thank you sir!
You are very welcome
I heard it being mentioned by someone else on another video, u have to turn it clockwise manually, I think it’s when u turn it the chain stretches over the guide and the guide pushes against the tensioner and it backs out just enough for the hook to fall down
Can we turn the alternator bolt instead of the crank bolt? It will some good turns as the alternator pulley is small?
@@GihanTimantha little late I'm sure but turning the alternator won't turn the crank
Turning the alternator WILL turn the crank as long as the belt is installed
thank you so much for this video, the mechanic was going to charge me so much, but I understand exactly how to do it thanks to your clear instructions and can do it myself!
Perfect explain and not idiot loud background music. Thanks!!!!!
Thanks to people who do really helpful videos.I just get tensioner replaced.
once again, thank you so much for posting these!
Thanks so much for this! Changed the tensioner on my son’s 2006 Corolla yesterday.
Great video! Thanks for the detail and the tip about removing the tensioner to remove the timing chain tensioner.
Do the latest versions of this tensioner not have the O-ring? The part # 13540-0T020 appears to be without an O-ring but still requires the gasket from what I can tell.
Does the #1 piston need to be a top dead center when replacing this tensioner? I am having difficulty getting the new tensioner to slide in far enough to get the retaining nuts to go back on. I have the tensioner piston compressed and retained by the small latch.
Thanks peter I did my car today just followed your video specifically the last one unclicking part your the man.👍
Very useful video. I want to add that I replaced my Celica (2zz-ge) tensioner by unscrewing the two v-belt tensioner spring bolts instead of unscrewing the third large bolt that holds the v-belt tensioner itself because I failed to do so unscrew.
yes, large bolt is very tight
How did you remove the timing chain tensioner with moving the bracket?
@@JDR-AUS I unscrewed the V-belt tensioner bolt, then unscrewed the 2 small nuts that hold the chain tensioner. This is because the V-belt tensioner prevents the chain tensioner from coming out (at least on the 2ZZ-GE)
ive heard we are supposed to release tension on the pulleys and then do a clock wise and counter clock wise method on the pulleys after install
Thanks a lot mr, I appreciate the you spent making this video to help others including my self, like and subscribe 👍
Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to release hook? Thanks
Awesome job explaining how to do this work. I found the answers to all my questions on this video. Thank you so much for your help. Great job!
Thank you for the video! Super helpful!! Please make a 2zz vibe video version :)
Toyota Gods do exist
Did you pull the spark plugs before you rotated the crank to engage the chain tensioner?
Awesome and thank you.. your detailed and easy to understand technical breakdown will help make mine much easier to replace
How do you know if it is BAD, Is there a noise?
Hellow Bro! I really need to watch this carefuly, our 2002 corolla 1.6 had the same issue. Thanks for sharing!
you are welcome
So I did this on my toyota corolla and sealed the tensioner using permatek gasket maker and it is still seaping oil! Did I not use enough gasket maker? I feel like I used a lot of permatek. Its not a crazy amount of oil, and to be fair this solution did prevent the leaking for probably 3-4 months. But the small leakage is back again!
This really helped me out on my Corolla 2013 (trim = base), I just completed this entire operation.
Going to make a YT video on where the engine crank is, because I couldn't find this information posted online. Other than that, everything worked fine (car runs, no leak!).
Thanks Toyota Maintenance!
Very straight forward. Simple. So why are charges of over a thousand dollars to do a fifteen minute job? I looked up prices for a replacement.
excellent video. thankyou for the tip on the 2zz-ge engine.
the part where you turn the crank to release/set the tensioner after install,,, do you know if that's the same for the 2az fe Toyota motor???
On the 2009-2013 you said turn it counterclockwise for just a fraction before going clockwise.
Thanks. Changed the tensioner. During acceleration engine gets very loud. Still the same.😢
What if u break one of the tensioner bolts how can u replace that
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Do you have a video for a 2006 Corolla transmission idle control solenoid for the torque converter .
Car run’s terrible when at idle
Excellent video bro.
I do have to say though my favorite part hands down was “DEEZ NUTZ” !!
Handy release system----no prodding with small drill bit !! Job well done.
thanks
Thanks Peter! I have a small timing chain tensioner leak on my 04 matrix and I wanna replace it. 1zz :)
Mine 2009 corolla has 115000 miles and a leak at the tensioner. I'm going to change the tensioner when I do the gasket. I'm going to use the updated model tensioner. The one on there is almost certainly original.
Have ran across a 2ar that has a rattle at idle under load. As soon as I increase the engine speed it goes away. All accessories have been changed. I question the chain tensioner.
Just got finished doing this and it was as easy as you made it seem
Is there a right way and or a wrong way of installing the tensioner backwards causing the tensioner not to engage properly?
Great video
So the pin stays in and automatically releases itself when turning the crank over 2-3 times over.
No need to remove pin no more??
Why do some videos say to turn the engine counterclokwise first? Here it says to just to turn it clockwise? Can anyone help with explain this?
Hello, I am from the Philippines and I watched your video, it's clearly detailed I just want to know better where to locate the crank bolt 19mm to release the tensioner.
OLÁ, ESTOU TENDO UMA DOR DE CABEÇA COM O MEU… EU ATÉ TROQUEI POR UMA OUTRA PEÇA E MESMO AINDA CONTINUA TENDO VAZAMENTO, E NÃO SEI MAIS O QUE FAZER. VC PODE ME AJUDAR?
good video, a question friend, first you place the tensioner with the bushing closed and then when it is already placed you turn the shock absorber clockwise. until the bushing relaxes on the chain? I have seen videos that first give the opposite direction to the clock hands and then they give the right direction to the clock hands, can you clarify that doubt for me?
My toyota rav 4 2010 make sound in the morning when I start should i change timing chain tensioner . Thank u
Don’t you have to put your crankshaft to TDC before removing the tensioner?
Thank you very much indeed. This is great usable easy to follow information. Very much appreciated!! : )
En donde se encuentra el tensor de la cadena de tiempo Toyota Camry 2004 XLE
Hello, your instructions were very, very clear! However, I am not at all experienced in doing repairs or replacements myself, and would rather have an expert do it. What kind of price should I expect to pay to have the timing chain tensioner replaced...? The Toyota dealership I've been going to for services since my 2006 Corolla was purchased quoted me $1,600. Which seems exorbitant to me for something that appears to be a 2-3 hour job maximum, and a part that costs about $20-30.
Hello Sir, Thank you very much for this video. I followed steps, Put chain on all the timing marks. But when I turn engine by hand,
Yes I turned engine 5-6 times but still chain marked links are matching, did I do something wrong? engine run fine after I put back together but it does through code P0017. Please advice. Thank you very much!!!
Hey, what ended up happening to fix it? I have the same issue
@@abiboocock276 Customer sold car as it is.
verrrry verry helpfull and realy like your personality and the way it was explained thank you so much
Ty for the video. What is the OEM part number for this tensioner? Ty
Hey can overturning the 19mm cause tight seprerine belt?, I turned it clockwise to many times I think & now the outer belt is tight cause had an issue were I didn't put a gasket on so had to take out the tensioner out & redo this but now the bolt is tight moving & belt is tighter, the bolt will still spin but has become very tight
Thank you. I have to do this to my 06 corolla so this helps immensely.
Can the chain jum a tooth by doing it like this?
Hi sir May I ask is it OK to use the old tensioner and buy new washer only to replace, dealership part are very expensive now
Does the engine need to be at TDC when you put the new timing chain tensioner in?
Is the same process used on a Japan made 2011 Corolla 1.8 auto?
Love the video very easy to understand. I have a 08 I'm working on has no compression on any cylinder. Friend said it ran poorly and then wouldn't start. Timing chain feels lose, I think the chain jumped some teeth... I can't find a video on timing chain replacement or how to get it in time. Wish you had a guide made, cause I feel like it would be a good one.
Peter Finn
Will this work on my 2012 ct200h? The tensioner looks exactly the same. I am very mechanical but some guy told me I had to take the valve cover and check some points here ans there. I think he was scaring me so I ask how much he would charge me. He told me 700 dollars. I think I was pulling leg after seing you video.
I have an '05 Corolla XRS w/ 2ZZ motor. Have developed the oil leak. Dealer is saying 7-8 hrs to do this job because they have to take all the ancillaries off the front end of motor to get the timing cover off to change the tensioner. $900-$1000 & $45 for tensioner. Is this really such a simple, quick job? Assuming I can get access to see what the heck I am doing. And assuming I can get the serpentine tensioner bolt broken loose & the tensioner moved clear.
Does the tensioner bolt into the block or the head? Trying to figure out where I need to look.
Thank you
good video friend, one question, we do it as you say, it doesn't matter how the chain tensioner comes out if it goes in or out of the bushing
Does v6 toyota avalon has chain tensioner inside engine or outside
I thought you said to turn the crank counter clockwise I another video you mentioned that.
What is the correct way to unlock the tensioner after replacing it?should rotate the pulley in the forward position as opposed to reverse
Hello Sir, great video.
Do you have to drain the oil from the engine first?
Greeting. For the 2zfe in Corolla 2015 do I need to follow the technical note mentioned about loosening the serpentine belt?
I read a comment in the AutoZone website that the O-ring from the Duralast tensioner is smaller than the other O-ring, and that it can still leak. Is this really an issue?
Is it in the same location in a 2011 Toyota Camry?
The 2zfe I am working on didn't have an o ring. I'm replacing it anyway its at 184k miles.
What actually causes the tensioner clip to release????
You still waiting to know? I was wondering that too so I'm not going to ask since you're still sitting there drinking coffee ☕🤣
@@KrazyKramer I figured it out and fixed the car, then forgot already. 😆
Now I have another car that it is released and not tensioning. Doh!
Hey soo I think my timing chain on my tarago needs replacing but I'm not sure . There's a knocking sound when the engines cold but 9nce I warm it up the sound gos away. And also when I turn the air con on it almost gos away fully. Any ideas
Simple tip, use a wrench that doesn't ratchet so you can hear the clicking much easier and don't sneeze and unplug the telephone.
What makes the tensioner clip to open when you turn the engine? Some people on others videos never said anything about that ,they say to remove the rocker cover and try to undo the clip with a long screwdriver
Yeah Id like to know too. Any ideas?
the chain and gravity
So 2005 Corolla have a Timing Chain and not a timing belt, correct? Do I need to change the chain too when I replace the tensioner or I can just replace the tensioner because of the o ring leak?
I replaced the oil sensor on on my 2004 , 4 cylinder 2.4 , Camry, which reappeared along with the grinding noise on cold starts. Would replace the timing chain tensioner first eliminate the grinding noise ? .
Has this process affected anyones timing chain position ? Im just wondering before i do it on mine
Great video. Thanks toyota tensioner. I did it successfully 6 month and everything worked perfect. But, apparently the new tensioner o-ring now have started leaking. I just remove the oring with a good one, i turn tha crank manually and I heard the click than i tried to turn the engine on after i cranked the starter 2 to 3 time the engine was blocked. I removed the tensioner again I saw it was armed correct. I put it back but now it is impossible to turn the crank manually it seems that engine is stuck somehow. if you know what might have cause this, please reply to this comment. I really will appreciate you help. Thank you.
Can this be done with a 2008 4runner through the small window on the engine block? Also does the engine needs to be at TDC ?
Is this for the 2003 also?
I have a 2013 Corolla and when i first take off i hear what sounds like a chain rattle for about 1 second. Does this sound like the tensioner? Usually when cold. 1.8 engine.
Also, would just be the same procedure on a 2013 Corolla?
It's most likely the vvti cam gear. The lock pin is not locking it due to weak spring. My 2010 Pontiac Vibe with the Toyota 1.8 does the same.
If I rotate the alternator nut clockwise it will also release the timing chain tensioner piston or not?
Absolutely brilliantly explained and shown. thank you so much.
Hello is the same for a 2008 Scion xB?
Thanx muchissimo, Sir!! You're Toyota Maintenance vids are very helpful :-)
Thanks for your video! Working great! Next step: valve cover gasket!
Can you remove the new tensioner and install again to be sure it was released?
What would happen if you cranked the engine with the starter instead of turning the engine with a 19 mm wrench?
I cant install the new tensioner. It won't fully seat to get the nut on top. I can't push the new one in to install the nut on. I got the correct orientation
Thanks. My corolla engine is 2NZ-FE model 2004. Do you think replacement of the tensioner is like you did here?
I believe the 2NZ-FE is a Yaris engine. A 2004 Corolla has either the 1ZZ-FE engine (LE, S & CE models) or the 2GG-FE engine (XRS only)
How can we be sure the timing chain did NOT jump before the tensioner clicked/engaged (fully)?
Remove the valvecover and release the tensioner manually from the inside with a flathead screwdriver (careful not to drop anything inside though). And dont forget to order a new valvecover gasket.This method might be good to use on cars with a lot of milage but still no chainrattle.