I just bought a timing kit to replace in my car and the new vvti intake gear was locked. I used you method to unlock it so it can be installed. Thanks for this video!
While changing my intake VVTI, my timing change skipped a tooth on the exhaust. This job is very annoying. I would recommend anyone changing the intake Vvti to first add like a rubber hose on between the exhaust gear and the gap on the right of the engine so it doesn't slip.
Anyone doing it, the exhaust gear, has tension taking it anti-clockwise so the rubber hose is a must or else which trying to hold the chain with bungie cords it will slip also. I could have probably turned the gear clock wise and put the chain back into the correct position, but with no prior experience thought it would be safe to remove the timing cover and validate all is good at the bottom as well.
The four smaller circular bolts on the VVT (silver in color), do you know what torque spec they are? I took mine off but the manual I relied on said to just unbolt it and remove. Two other manuals I came across said I need to follow that compressed air procedure to unlock the pin etc.. or it can be damaged. I took my VVT apart (removed three VVT housing bolts) to inspect the inside (and realign pin). Nothing looked broken, so putting back together but I don't have the exact torque requirements for the bolts. Do you happen to know what the torque values are? (2003 Nissan Pulsar (Almera in europe, Sentra in other countries, Sylphy in Japan) N16 QG18DE engine. I don't have that alldata manual you mentioned in the video, only a Europe FSM and Haynes manual.
My apologies I reread your text and you did give the info. I looked it up right now, but unfortunately it doesn't give me the specs on it. Most of the time if you screw it in, and when it's tight where you have to put more force on it to screw it in. Give it just another quarter turn, and that's usually where the specs should be.
Yeah it's possible for you to do, just work slow and take your time with it. For the whole timing job it was $500 for labor plus parts. I can't quite remember total for this customer, but it was around 850 or so. The rest was timing kit, timing cover gaskets set , valve cover gaskets set, oil change. You could also replace your oil pump while in there as well. Are you trying to do the whole timing job, or just replace the intake cam?
Hey Jorge really good job the sample way to unlock it just in case it happens and I have a question for you the parts that you are using are OEM parts or from other source I am about to do the whole thing change the gears everything and I am preparing myself to do it but I would like to know if someone already use a different parts other than OEM. Because another thing is the parts from Toyota are really expensive they're original but really expensive and when I go to Lexus website which is Toyota official parts supplier or something like that going on there is little bit cheaper it's kind of crazy it's like 4 different prices three different prices something like that the dealer is one price in the Internet is another price and Lexus website is another price but anyway what are your thoughts about using different brand or anybody that will want to give me an opinion is really appreciated
I'm so sorry it's 5 months late and I just seen this not sure why I didn't get all this messages on time. So sorry but hope you go it done well and at a good cost for you.
So what is the proper procedure? Install camshaft, torque, lock the camshaft, then install the chain? Going to replace my camshaft soon on my 2011 Highlander 2.7
Check to make sure the camshaft is in the unlock position, the 2 dots on it shouldn't be aligned with each other. If they are you need to do the unlocking procedure, you can do that while its installed but the camshaft bolt should just be snugged, and if you have trouble you can do it like i did. I unlocked it like i showed in the video, than Install it and just snug the bolt. Than Install the rest of the time components. Once you have all in place. Recheck that the camshaft is still in the unlocked position. Since it could move when installing the chain. If all good than torque the cam bolt. Your's is a highlander , the procedure might be different. Most cars you can just install and torque the cam phaser. I'll check for you and let you know in my spare time. Are you doing just the chain or full timing job.
@@cali0559so I checked on your vehicle, so if your intake cam is locked you can unlock it like I did in the video when is off. If it comes in the unlock position just be careful when reinstalling the chain that it doesn't move on you. In mine I put a piece of tape on the top and on your vehicle to do it with air once installed you need to remove the whole cam assembly since the hole you need to cover are on the actual cam stem or journal. And you'll need to remove the rocker arms for that it's way more work. So just do it like I did and you should be fine. I did take snaps of the alldata procedures but I can't seem to upload them to you, all I can make is a short video if you really need it. But just try it like I did. Hope it helps, and if it's not clear let me know. I'll try to help you how ever I can.
Dude you saved me. I spent two hours of my life trying unlock that. Thank you!
3 days late ,but glad it was of help to you
I just bought a timing kit to replace in my car and the new vvti intake gear was locked. I used you method to unlock it so it can be installed. Thanks for this video!
YOURE THE MAN!!! Thank you this worked great after a couple trys
Great Job! Saved my life! It is the best introduction on how to unlock the VVT-i gear.
Awesome! glad I could be of some help
The best video I seen so far thanks alot for your time, and help making this video, alot of info , very well done 👍
Thank You!!!
You're welcome!
While changing my intake VVTI, my timing change skipped a tooth on the exhaust. This job is very annoying. I would recommend anyone changing the intake Vvti to first add like a rubber hose on between the exhaust gear and the gap on the right of the engine so it doesn't slip.
Did it cause any damage. What did it sound like or do once you turned the car on. Just curious to know.
@@cali0559 I've actually removed the timing cover and fixing the timing. So still not yet turned on
Anyone doing it, the exhaust gear, has tension taking it anti-clockwise so the rubber hose is a must or else which trying to hold the chain with bungie cords it will slip also. I could have probably turned the gear clock wise and put the chain back into the correct position, but with no prior experience thought it would be safe to remove the timing cover and validate all is good at the bottom as well.
The four smaller circular bolts on the VVT (silver in color), do you know what torque spec they are?
I took mine off but the manual I relied on said to just unbolt it and remove. Two other manuals I came across said I need to follow that compressed air procedure to unlock the pin etc.. or it can be damaged. I took my VVT apart (removed three VVT housing bolts) to inspect the inside (and realign pin). Nothing looked broken, so putting back together but I don't have the exact torque requirements for the bolts. Do you happen to know what the torque values are?
(2003 Nissan Pulsar (Almera in europe, Sentra in other countries, Sylphy in Japan) N16 QG18DE engine. I don't have that alldata manual you mentioned in the video, only a Europe FSM and Haynes manual.
My apologies I reread your text and you did give the info. I looked it up right now, but unfortunately it doesn't give me the specs on it. Most of the time if you screw it in, and when it's tight where you have to put more force on it to screw it in. Give it just another quarter turn, and that's usually where the specs should be.
I need to replace this in our camry. Is it possible diy for someone that does oil change and brakes. How much for a job like this?
Yeah it's possible for you to do, just work slow and take your time with it. For the whole timing job it was $500 for labor plus parts. I can't quite remember total for this customer, but it was around 850 or so. The rest was timing kit, timing cover gaskets set , valve cover gaskets set, oil change. You could also replace your oil pump while in there as well. Are you trying to do the whole timing job, or just replace the intake cam?
Hey Jorge really good job the sample way to unlock it just in case it happens and I have a question for you the parts that you are using are OEM parts or from other source I am about to do the whole thing change the gears everything and I am preparing myself to do it but I would like to know if someone already use a different parts other than OEM. Because another thing is the parts from Toyota are really expensive they're original but really expensive and when I go to Lexus website which is Toyota official parts supplier or something like that going on there is little bit cheaper it's kind of crazy it's like 4 different prices three different prices something like that the dealer is one price in the Internet is another price and Lexus website is another price but anyway what are your thoughts about using different brand or anybody that will want to give me an opinion is really appreciated
I'm so sorry it's 5 months late and I just seen this not sure why I didn't get all this messages on time. So sorry but hope you go it done well and at a good cost for you.
So what is the proper procedure?
Install camshaft, torque, lock the camshaft, then install the chain?
Going to replace my camshaft soon on my 2011 Highlander 2.7
Check to make sure the camshaft is in the unlock position, the 2 dots on it shouldn't be aligned with each other. If they are you need to do the unlocking procedure, you can do that while its installed but the camshaft bolt should just be snugged, and if you have trouble you can do it like i did. I unlocked it like i showed in the video, than Install it and just snug the bolt. Than Install the rest of the time components. Once you have all in place. Recheck that the camshaft is still in the unlocked position. Since it could move when installing the chain. If all good than torque the cam bolt. Your's is a highlander , the procedure might be different. Most cars you can just install and torque the cam phaser. I'll check for you and let you know in my spare time. Are you doing just the chain or full timing job.
@@jorgearana2721 just the camshaft timing sprocket. Intake. 2.7L I purchased all the parts already. Planning on installing this Saturday.
@@cali0559so I checked on your vehicle, so if your intake cam is locked you can unlock it like I did in the video when is off. If it comes in the unlock position just be careful when reinstalling the chain that it doesn't move on you. In mine I put a piece of tape on the top and on your vehicle to do it with air once installed you need to remove the whole cam assembly since the hole you need to cover are on the actual cam stem or journal. And you'll need to remove the rocker arms for that it's way more work. So just do it like I did and you should be fine. I did take snaps of the alldata procedures but I can't seem to upload them to you, all I can make is a short video if you really need it. But just try it like I did. Hope it helps, and if it's not clear let me know. I'll try to help you how ever I can.
@@jorgearana2721 thanks bro
@@cali0559 your welcome bro and good luck