This is the best video I've seen on TH-cam for a home mechanic to follow and be able to do a fairly complex repair. This video will save lots of people lots of money if they have the ability. This deserves thousands of up votes and the few down votes mystify me. Excellent work. Thanks again!
I’m having the same noise/rattle issue during cold startup, So if I were to purchase a new cam gear does it come unlock? If its locked how do I unlock it?thanks Great video by the way!!
Finally a real Technician ! . . . I am a retired old school RR tech so not familiar with these new systems - My daughter's 2009 Corolla recently developed a severe power loss condition - starts easily but no real power any more. She was told that her best option was - get an exchange engine ! My problem with that solution is - - it's a total COP OUT ! . . . real techs don't do that sort of thing - we fix the problem . . . Thank you for showing me that this problem is fixable - - - TIME TO GET THE TOOLS OUT AND PUT THEM TO WORK !
THANKS AGAIN! I just got around to doing my sons corolla. I watched your video 10 times to make sure I was comfortable. I just replace the gear with the most updated one. God I hope they reengineered it! It’s was a little scary seeing those cams pop up when you take the last caps off. It did make the grinding noise the very first time I started it but I’ll wait and see if it does it after it sits. If the noise comes back..... it’s going to the grave with the noise! 10/21/19 update, no grinding noise so far so good.
Oscar, to unlock the timing gear you need to use air pressure and electric tape trick. There are several videos here on TH-cam that I found for references on how to do it for other installations I’ve done. At 23:03 you see me pull a screen filter out of the main cam cap. This system runs on oil pressure so you want to confirm it’s not clogged up. Good catch, your the first to ask me about that. Thanks again and just message me if you have any other questions.
Thanks and nice to meet u Tom. I am in pakistan and as i heard that americans people have kind heart and do u know from my college life i am fan of white people. But unluckily i have nit vusit anerica in my life. But am happy that in my life first time i have good american friend. Tom my car maje totota altis manual transmission and model 2012. And i have been facing ratyke problem for 3 years. Even i change oil properly. 5w 30 and 10 w 40 but problem has not been gone. Last week my brother is mechanic in pakistan. He open head grind and wash head installed new tensioner and timming chain everything noice has not been gone. Now plz help me what can we do now Regards Usman haider
I have a question. Can the rattle kill the car? I've never heard of that killing a car. My Corolla rattles sometimes, and if it's harmless, I'd rather not touch it unless I have to.
@@acatwithinternet5635 I'd like to hear what other's have to say. I have seen some posts where people have run their Toyota's for over 100,000 miles with the rattle with no other issues.
Can anyone please tell me.... is it ok to leave the cam gear unlocked in the car or do you need to find a way to lock it back once the timing chain is back on and its installed... if so... how do I lock it back? Thanks all!!
Thank you for the video, I would be interested to see what goes wrong and how you ajusted the gear. How long has it lasted so far? I will probably just buy the new Toyota part anyways, just to be sure. It would be neat to compair them.
Hi Rfnoise, thank you for watching. I am going to get the video done on how I fixed this cam gear after the 1st. The car I repaired was for our used car lot. The car has been sold to a new customer. The customer that bought it lives close by and was aware of the issue before purchasing it. He has not had any issues to date and drives it everyday everywhere. If it does come back in for the same issue I will be sure to share and document it for everybody. If you need any help with yours I will be happy to assist if I can.
This is an excellent video! Thank you. I have a 09 Rav4 with a 2.5L, 2AR-FE and was wondering if this technique would work on it instead of pulling the timing chain cover. This would definitely save a bunch of time and hassle. Thank you again for your efforts and expertise!
Again , Thanks for sharing this Video. you made it look so simple. I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla doing the same thing. now to order parts and GET HER DONE.
Hey Ricky, Get Her Done! If you need any help along the way with any technical info just email me at sandersautosolutions@gmail.com. I’ll be happy to share all the info I have with you or anyone who needs help with this repair. Thanks Tom.
Hello Mr. This video rocks , hands down the best timing chain video ive been going to school for this and feel like you have strengthen my abilities for my future. Thank you thank you ......
Hi and thank you for video. big help. Toyota came up with updated version of intake cam gear with item # 130500T050. I was told it comes locked. I have to unlock it, torque it on camshaft, then lock it !! is this correct ?
Awesome video! I have a 2012 Corolla with the same issue, I'm terrified to try to fix it myself but this video made me more aware of how to fix the issue. I'm hoping to get it to a shop soon to get it fixed just not looking forward to paying an arm and leg to get it done.
If I correctly understand what I saw was, set the gear assembly to the unlocked position, install and torque it on the cam then move it to the locked position before installing back in the head? Great video however a little commentary in the right spots would be a plus, thanks.
Hello Mike, you’re correct. Unlock, torque onto camshaft, then lock it, then install back into the cylinder head. I do appreciate you watching my video. This was my first video and I know it could use a lot of help. I wanted to just show the basics on how to accomplish this repair. If you need any other info just let me know and I’ll be happy to share what I have available. Thanks, Tom Sanders
hello, would this process be the same for a 04 camry with the 2az fe 2.4 motor?? 150k miles and has just a very slight cold start rattle at the moment. quickly goes away but I'm sure it will get worse as time goes on. great video...
Anyway to tell which gear is the problem cause from what I understand toyota said it could be either the intake or the exhaust gear that goes bad and needs to be replaced...anyway to know for sure prior to taking it all apart....TIA
Hi Scrape N Bass, You raise a great question. How do you really tell which cam gear. I’ve heard of people replacing both to resolve this issue. The problem is that the parts are really expensive and it is not necessary to replace the exhaust cam gear. Today most people want to fix it for the least amount of money. I’m just like most people too. Toyota compiles tons of repair data from 100s of service departments worldwide. They release Technical Service Bulletins that includes proven fixes to their techs to help resolve issues faster. Per Toyota’s TSB the exhaust cam gear is not necessary to be replaced. You can email me your vehicle year, make, and model to sandersautosolutions@gmail.com and I will be happy to email you the TSB from Alldata. This is open to anyone reading this. If you need this info just email me and I’ll send it over to you. I appreciate you watching my video and taking the time to message me.
I had to watch this again because, I noticed you did not explain that the phaser has to be unlocked when installing the cam after rebuild or does that really mater, Toyota says it does mater, I believe this is crucial info left out.
Hi, thank you for watching my video. Many people have made it clear how my video editing is not up to their standards. I even removed the video for awhile because of all the negative comments I was receiving. I do apologize for not stressing how important it is to make sure the cam gear is in the unlocked position. In the video it’s around the 20:45. It must be unlocked before torquing it or you can damage it or/and it won’t unlock with the supplied oil pressure from the VVTI oil control solenoid. I made this video trying to follow the TSB released from Toyota. You may want to check online for TSB’s for your Prius. In the TSB it should have the repair procedure for your car if they have one out for it. I’ve been away from the shop/office because of the winter storm, but will check Alldata and let you know if I can help with more details for you. Thanks again... and I really like your screen name. Perfect for the times we’re living in.
I was watching this video because I heard a raddIe noise with my car and search the cause thankfully I found a reason why and thought out the video I hear the song 31:35 A.D.I.D.A.S ~ Korn. Great video and thank you for sharing 🙏🏽
I successfully replaced my VVTI gear last weekend on 09 Matrix using your video as reference. Runs like a champ, startup rattle gone. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
Did the rattle sound like the starter was stuck on for a couple seconds after you start? Trying to figure out of this is the solution for my 09 corrola
P0016 code? I have checked solenoids and relaced vvt, cam and crank sensors, timing is spot on and still throws a code after driving...Do you have to unlock the phaser or does it matter? I am actually working on toyota 2.4 vvt with only on phaser on intake cam.
Nice job ! What is the meaning of: “tightened the springs” ??? Do you mean stretching it ? You didn’t show that part 😔however the bungee cord was a good idea 👍🏻
Many thanks for this video. I will use it to repair 2009 Venza 4cyl. You could have added the importance of replacing the "finger filter" screen and also checking/replacing the two oil control solenoid valves.
If your video views seemed to skyrocket over the past week or two that would be me. I watched this thing so many times to make sure I understood exactly what I was getting ready to do. It worked great. There was some work performed out of frame but it wasn't difficult to figure out. A couple things I noted along the way, releasing the tensioner is performed by rotating the crankshaft counterclock about 90deg until you hear it disengage the hook. I'm not sure what you did with the screwdriver except maybe disengage the hook manually. Also the torque value for the 13 cover screws is 7ft lbs. You saved me a ton of money and she purrs like a kitty. Hats off, I regret that I only have one upvote to give.
I've been terrified of the rattling in my Corolla. I've never heard of anyone losing their car because of it though, which makes me feel better. I'm thinking of leaving it alone, until it gets more annoying. It only rattles once in a while, and it's been going on for one year. I'm glad the video exists. Now I can save a couple thousand when I fix it.
REY Morales I did it on my son's car two years ago,only his tensioner had failed and I had to do the whole timing job,take your time,stay organized is my best advice
This fixed my startup rattle, but I still get a weird rattle noise while accelerating around 3-4k rpm. It kind of sounds like a heat shield rattle but I can't tell.
Worked like a charm, to unlock it I used a simple tire/ball air pump that connects to the cigarette lighter port. Wrap the electrical tape around, poke a hole and zip tie the edges
I literally got the urge to start working on my car yesterday. All I did was change the windshield wipers and now im looking on how to stop the VVTI rattle when I do a cold start
Thank you for this valuable video. big help here. Now as putting engine to top dead center, anything i should check on timing chain before disassemble it
I just completed this repair on my 2010 corolla with 150k miles. It took me about 4 hours and the video helped so much! The broken cam gear in my car was Toyota part number 130500T010 and I replaced it with part number 130500T050 at a cost of $215 from Toyota. I also replaced the valve cover gasket from advance auto. My start up rattle has been 100% gone and it was worth the time and money.
Thank you so much for sharing about your repair, especially about the updated part number for others. Congrats on your confirmed fix and thank you for watching my video. Tom
@@cowtownraiderthe tsb only calls for replacing the intake side. I have not heard of anyone needing to replace both. I went 30k miles since this repair and it remains fixed.
@@David-eq5ok Thanks, I was hoping for that answer because I only purchased the intake cam gear. It's supposed to arrive tomorrow. The aftermarket one I got on Rockauto refused to seat on the camshaft.
ok now I am scratching my head, other videos say to stretch the springs to increase the tension, but you said you compressed them more to fix the issue..
awesome, congrats and thanks for upload, I will do same to a 09 corolla (I have replaced VVTI actuators, put original 0w-20 oil and It always makes a noise at cold start, also pinging while you ran at 2000 or 2500 RPM or in a rise) scanner showed P0012 code after change vvti- actuators before this change was P0016 code. I hope to see a video about rebuilding intake gear (Does it need a special spring?) Best Regards!!
Hey Erasmo, I’m so glad you like my video. Sounds like you know what’s left to do to fix yours. I do have a cam gear in my tool box that I’m going to video showing how to open and adjust the springs to stop the cold start rattle. I’ll send you the link as soon as I upload it. If you need help on anything when you repair yours just message me and I’ll try to assist. Thanks Tom Sanders
Thanks for the video, just what I needed, I just wanted to check the timestamps, because my car accelerated by itself and the revolutions started to jump up and down and it did not stay stable when I checked the time. The cam gear of the exaust was delayed by one point.I did everything as you did and arranged the gear of the camshaft and thank God and you I was able to solve it.The revolutions went down very well and it no longer ocilate as was doing,now stays stable in 680 rpm with out a/c and with a/c comes up a little up to 800 to 900 rpms thank you very much.
@@MacLaw3084 A little pricey ! It’s been making that noise since the warranty ended a long time ago , So it will stay noisy until the car goes to the scrap yard
@@walleyehunter8862 yea its not cheap but may be worth while if you plan on keeping the car a long time. its happening on my wifes 2010 commuter. we’re gonna fix it; only question is do i want to take on the task or pay a shop.
Hi Habib, I appreciate you watching my video. Changing the camshaft should not effect engine performance as long as you go with the same camshaft. If you get one with bigger lobes it will change the performance. The camshaft does not have anything to do with the start up rattle. It is caused by the VVT-I Cam Gear that is bolted to the Camshaft. If you change the VVT-I Cam Gear and are having performance issues confirm the timing marks line up and that the VVT-I Cam Gear was not installed to the camshaft in the locked position. If it was installed in the locked position it will not move freely to advance and retard the timing and will cause performance issues. If you have any other questions or need any other info on the repair I will be happy to help. Thanks
Sanders Auto Solutions thank you so much for your response I have a toyota corolla 2009 and it has 2 problems fist when it is cold it have a engine rattle noise in start up i went to some mechanics they said the noise is from camshifts we fixed several vehicles who got this problem without any damage to engine or its performance And secound when the car is hot like i go for a hour of driving then stop the car for a hour or half a hours when i turn the engine on it will start but a hard start it will start in 4 secounds of cracking can u help me plz
@@habibkhan-xo5ox, So sorry to hear about your Corolla. Toyota released a Technical Service Bulletin that pin points the start up rattle noise to just the VVT-I Intake Gear. Not the Camshafts. I do have this TSB and will be happy to email it you you. As far as your hard start after warm up, it could be several different things causing it. My opinion would to be to check fuel pressure when the fuel pump is warmed up in the same scenario. It may be getting weak after warm causing the hard start. If you have any engine trouble codes they may help to further diagnose it. Thanks again, Tom Sanders
Sanders Auto Solutions can u plz email it to me Fardeenhabibi2@gmail.com I don’t know anything about cars engine or something it is my first car i am a student Can u give me a good advise How to fix my car because i am not a Mechanic and i can’t fix my car i will take my car to a workshop the mechanic will fix it but the problem is in my country these mechanics don’t have a good knowledge about cars also they will say: yes we can fix it but instead they can’t and it will cause more problems like when i take my car to them they will definitely say the problem is from camshifts and the chain they will change both So can u give me a good advise on how ? A Mechanic professional mechanic will solve my problem?
Do these cam gears cause a check engine light for vvt faults? Friend has one and he asked if I would replace gears, he already replaced tensioner and few other parts. I have 30 experience as a mechanic but haven't had the chance to work on theses vvt systems. Thanks for the video, great information.
I recently purchased a used 2010 Matrix and I seem to have this problem with a couple seconds of a grinding noise after a cold start when the car has been sitting for awhile. I have read some people claim its a 3000-4000 dollar repair at a dealership and they have to completely remove the engine from the car and all that. Based on your video it seems to be a much simpler and hopefully much more affordable job to take care of. Thanks for posting.
I'm sure this would be the same method for a 2011 Corolla, would you think so? I need to do mine as well. You should've showed the part unlocking the cam and bolting it up I know there is a method on that part oh and the putting air into the cam gear and unlocking it. The tensioner part too. Great video. I downloaded it to help this spring. It's too cold in Northern Arizona right now.
Hi TracyinKy, I’ve heard some customers say they’ve had the rattle for awhile, not an exact specific amount of time disclosed though. I assume it will all depend on the severity of the condition of the VVTI gear. I don’t see how it could be good for the timing chain and plus the added stress on the chain guides and tensioner. These are interference engines which means if any thing happens with the timing chain the top of the piston could hit the bottom of the valve which could cause a catastrophic engine failure. I would recommend getting it fixed as soon as you are able. Don’t get any cheap VVTI gears from eBay. They are junk. Most of them have been superseded, but they are still selling them. Get the most up to date part number for your specific vehicle from Toyota. Thanks for watching my video and if you have any other questions just message me.
I think it does. I lived with my rattle for 6 years (49k to 90k miles) and every few months it would drag and stall my engine. Sometimes I would get a loud whizzing sound instead of the rattle, almost like plastic gears being stripped at high speed. Finally the other day it made the whizzing sound and was running but something was pinging around under the hood, just like a pebble in a tin can. I still don't know what that was. I replaced the gear, fired it up, she ran great but I still had the rattle for about 5 minutes, then it blew into my catalytic converter and finally all the way out. She runs great now. So to answer your question, yes, I think whatever causes that noise is bad for the engine although you may not have big issues for a while.
I used this video along with another to change my intake vvti gear. Thank you for the video. I bought the gear aftermarket from standard automotive. Vvt530 it was significantly less than oem, but on my 09 corolla s Canada made. The light shallow marks on the new gear had to be used to line up for timing. Just something to consider if someone buys an aftermarket gear.
Super helpful my friend! Although I'll be working on a 2ZZGE the configuration is very similar so, I believe these techniques will work on cam replacement. Once again, thanks for sharing this tutorial with us all!
Reading over your video description on what you did for the original gear perhaps thats what toyota should of done for customers. There are so many posts online though about how the dealers replaced these cam gears free of charge only for the noise to come back.
Mr. Sanders, after the new Cam gear is reattached to the camshaft and before reinstalling back in the head, do you need to unlock or lock the cam gear for timing mark purposes? Also, before reinstalling the timing chain tensioner, do you retract the plunger and lock in place with side mounted clip?
Hi Ron, torque the cam gear in the unlocked position to the camshaft. Then move to the locked position before installing back into the head. For the tensioner, install it with the plunger locked all the way in. Once installed and ready for tension on the chain I used a long screwdriver to push in on the chain and chain guide to unlock the tensioner.
Mr. Sanders, today I got my camshaft and gear out of my engine head. I hand tightened the bolt in the unlocked cam gear position, but when I went to torque it to 40 foot lbs., the cam gear moved to the locked position. This happened to me twice. I was able to get it unlocked once by watching a TH-cam video where a guy put black electrical tape around the holes on the cam and applied air to the hole for advance. But know I can't get the cam gear to unlockon the second try. I seen another video where the guy uses a different method. Hope it works. Anyways, any explanation why the cam gear went to the locked position while tightening the cam bolt? Only thing I can think of is perhaps my torque wrench maybe out of calibration and over torqued the bolt and caused it to move to the locked position.
Do you have a video on how you rebuilt the cam gear? Thank you so much for this video. I’m an amateur mechanic but qualified body guy and I’ve only ever worked on non-vvti engines. Slowly catching up on modern tech.
Hi J27M, thanks for watching my video. Happy to hear that you are applying yourself to learn more about modern vehicles. I’m happy to share the repair information for the VVTI Cam gear. Please shoot me an email to sandersautosolutions@gmail.com and I’ll send it to you. Thanks! Tom
I took apart the cam gear after removing it and found that one of the 4 cogs of the inner gear (the one directly fixed to the camshaft) had completely cracked through along its width. I believe that had allowed oil to completely drain out of that passage when sitting for a period of time, and the resulting lack of lubrication was the source of that cold-start noise. I had no choice but to purchase a new gear assembly to fix the problem but that took care of the issue. The problem was completely self contained within the assembly and doesnt have to be repaired (just irritating to listen to every coldstart.) I would guess the broken cog is the source of most cold start rattles
Erick T94 I bought the oem cam gear from the dealership for $330. I didn’t want to take a chance with the Chinese knockoffs you can get for about $150 online bc I’ve been reading about them not lasting long. I also installed a new $40 timing chain tensioner. The gaskets and everything were in good shape so I reused all of that. All in I spent $370.
@@pseudonymBOB I have the same problem with my 09 Corolla. The noise is annoying and embarrassing. Did you replace both gears? A toyota dealership near me is selling them for $250 each. Thank you!
Great Video Thanks for posting the video. Do you lock the VVTi Gear at some point after torquing it down to 40 ft-lbs? Or Wondering if I should leave it.
Saludos amigo exelente video una pregunta cuando arrancaste el auto se escucho ese ruido otra ves se le quitó el ruido con el cambio de engrane o siguió igual escuché k al encenderlo de oyó ese ruido espero tu respuesta saludos
Hi Max, send me an email to sandersautosolutions@gmail.com, put Cam Gear Repair as the subject, and I’ll be happy to forward you the details for what I did to fix my gear. This is open to everyone, if you are reading this and need this information just email me and I’ll be happy to share this info with you. Thanks, Tom
HI, I HOPE THIS INFORMATION ISN'T TOO LATE. I ONLY CHANGED THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT GEAR BASED ON THE TSB FROM TOYOTA TO SOLVE THE START UP RATTLE ISSUE. I DIDN'T SHOW THE CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL BECAUSE THERES TON'S OF OTHER VIDEOS ON TH-cam ON HOW TO REMOVE IT.
I have a 2012 camry with the rattle on start up I was under the impression it was the other gear from other videos and no cam removal needed Please help
Hi, The Camry has a different engine than the corolla. Email me at sandersautosolutions@gmail.com and I'll send you the info I have on this repair for the Camry. Thanks!
I only change the intake cam gear based on the TSB released from Toyota. It is a confirmed fix for the start up rattle noise. I don't have a video on how to repair the gear, but if you email me at sandersautosolutions@gmail.com I'll forward you the info on how to do it.
Great video! I ventured into this with my 2010 Camry 2.5L (2AR-FE engine). Smooth until it came time to remove the timing tensioner. For the life of me I'm not able to even get a good line of sight on the bolts let alone remove and/or reinstall. Is it behind the power steering pump? Searching the web suggest that some people have removed the power steering pump at the bottom of the engine, but even that was noted as brutal for everyone. Trying to do this the simplest way possible. Any advise is much appreciated. Thanks again!
Hi Steven, I was away from the computer for the weekend. Let me know if you need any further help. You can email me directly at sandersautosolutions@gmail.com and I'll be happy to send you Alldata and Mitchell info on the repair. I appreciate you watching my video and I hope it did assist you on your repair.
Hi Alberto, thanks for watching my video. You should definitely pull up a copy of the TSB in the title of my video and review it. I’d hate for you to change your timing chain and still have the cold start noise. Per the TSB it recommends to change the intake camshaft gear. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions and I’ll try to assist. Thanks! 👍
Hector, sorry for the delay getting back with you. My holiday schedule has kept me away from the computer. This issue could be caused by a few things. Could be a wiring issue to the VVTI controller or an oil pressure issue for the VVTI system. I’ll be back at the shop on Monday and if you email me your vehicle information to sandersautosolutions@gmail.com I’ll send you the alldata diagnostic info for vehicle.
Hi Jon, I've been away from the shop so I'm sorry for the late reply. I do have some information that I can send you to show exactly what I did to my Cam Gear. Just shoot me an email to sandersautosolutions@gmail.com and I'll be happy to forward it you. Thanks
This is the best video I've seen on TH-cam for a home mechanic to follow and be able to do a fairly complex repair. This video will save lots of people lots of money if they have the ability. This deserves thousands of up votes and the few down votes mystify me. Excellent work. Thanks again!
Hi tom
I want to know how i unlock the vvti cam gear
I replaced before one time but rattle noice came back after sometime
I’m having the same noise/rattle issue during cold startup,
So if I were to purchase a new cam gear does it come unlock? If its locked how do I unlock it?thanks
Great video by the way!!
@@eacalways it comes unlocked
Great video but I still hear the rattling noise after you turned your car on
Finally a real Technician ! . . . I am a retired old school RR tech so not familiar with these new systems - My daughter's 2009 Corolla recently developed a severe power loss condition - starts easily but no real power any more. She was told that her best option was - get an exchange engine ! My problem with that solution is - - it's a total COP OUT ! . . . real techs don't do that sort of thing - we fix the problem . . . Thank you for showing me that this problem is fixable - - - TIME TO GET THE TOOLS OUT AND PUT THEM TO WORK !
Thank you for your comment and I’m so glad that this video helped. Stay safe and best of luck with all your training and tech skills.
I'm sure you should apply lubricant to the bearing surfaces prior to re-installing the carriers. Especially after wiping them dry as shown here.
can you just use engine oil ?
No@@saefhindi6184
Great video, no nonsense straight to the point.
Thank you so much for the video and your helpful, well informed comments. You're a damn saint
THANKS AGAIN! I just got around to doing my sons corolla. I watched your video 10 times to make sure I was comfortable. I just replace the gear with the most updated one. God I hope they reengineered it! It’s was a little scary seeing those cams pop up when you take the last caps off. It did make the grinding noise the very first time I started it but I’ll wait and see if it does it after it sits. If the noise comes back..... it’s going to the grave with the noise!
10/21/19 update, no grinding noise so far so good.
What part number did you use?
What's the link to get the updated can phaser?
Oscar, to unlock the timing gear you need to use air pressure and electric tape trick. There are several videos here on TH-cam that I found for references on how to do it for other installations I’ve done. At 23:03 you see me pull a screen filter out of the main cam cap. This system runs on oil pressure so you want to confirm it’s not clogged up. Good catch, your the first to ask me about that. Thanks again and just message me if you have any other questions.
Thanks and nice to meet u Tom.
I am in pakistan and as i heard that americans people have kind heart and do u know from my college life i am fan of white people. But unluckily i have nit vusit anerica in my life. But am happy that in my life first time i have good american friend. Tom my car maje totota altis manual transmission and model 2012. And i have been facing ratyke problem for 3 years. Even i change oil properly. 5w 30 and 10 w 40 but problem has not been gone. Last week my brother is mechanic in pakistan. He open head grind and wash head installed new tensioner and timming chain everything noice has not been gone. Now plz help me what can we do now
Regards
Usman haider
I have a question. Can the rattle kill the car? I've never heard of that killing a car. My Corolla rattles sometimes, and if it's harmless, I'd rather not touch it unless I have to.
@@acatwithinternet5635 I'd like to hear what other's have to say. I have seen some posts where people have run their Toyota's for over 100,000 miles with the rattle with no other issues.
@@zoop34 yeah, the rattle has never effected me in any way. It's just scary.
@@acatwithinternet5635 How many miles have you driven with the rattle occurring on startup?
this worked amazing got the job done in 4 hours on my Pontiac Vibe and it saved me over 2000 dollars thank you sir
Always scared the chain might fall. Then it goes from an hour job to a 10hr job.
I wondered what the paper towels are for, then I realized the bane of any mechanic - a bolt from the chain guide falling.😫😵
Losing shit into your sup suck!!! Especially when u have to take the whole engine out.....
Can anyone please tell me.... is it ok to leave the cam gear unlocked in the car or do you need to find a way to lock it back once the timing chain is back on and its installed... if so... how do I lock it back? Thanks all!!
Thank you for the video, I would be interested to see what goes wrong and how you ajusted the gear. How long has it lasted so far? I will probably just buy the new Toyota part anyways, just to be sure. It would be neat to compair them.
Hi Rfnoise, thank you for watching. I am going to get the video done on how I fixed this cam gear after the 1st. The car I repaired was for our used car lot. The car has been sold to a new customer. The customer that bought it lives close by and was aware of the issue before purchasing it. He has not had any issues to date and drives it everyday everywhere. If it does come back in for the same issue I will be sure to share and document it for everybody. If you need any help with yours I will be happy to assist if I can.
I had a rattle on start up, I watched and performed this video step by step and now my car does not rattle anymore! Thank you very much! 😊
How is it now?
@@SeeYouInHellDad Still perfect day and night! Does not rattle at all!
How do you know "Top Dead center"?
Thank you Sanders Auto Solutions finally a video on the whole process 👍👍
This is an excellent video! Thank you. I have a 09 Rav4 with a 2.5L, 2AR-FE and was wondering if this technique would work on it instead of pulling the timing chain cover. This would definitely save a bunch of time and hassle. Thank you again for your efforts and expertise!
just bought a 2018 Rav W a 2.5, lock pin is sticking, and I hope that the cam can be removed as in this video.......anyone done a late model 2.5?
Again , Thanks for sharing this Video. you made it look so simple. I have a 2010 Toyota Corolla doing the same thing. now to order parts and GET HER DONE.
Hey Ricky, Get Her Done! If you need any help along the way with any technical info just email me at sandersautosolutions@gmail.com. I’ll be happy to share all the info I have with you or anyone who needs help with this repair. Thanks Tom.
Hello Mr. This video rocks , hands down the best timing chain video ive been going to school for this and feel like you have strengthen my abilities for my future. Thank you thank you ......
Hi and thank you for video. big help.
Toyota came up with updated version of intake cam gear with item # 130500T050. I was told it comes locked. I have to unlock it, torque it on camshaft, then lock it !! is this correct ?
Correct, If it is in the locked position you have to unlock it before torquing onto the camshaft.
Awesome video! I have a 2012 Corolla with the same issue, I'm terrified to try to fix it myself but this video made me more aware of how to fix the issue. I'm hoping to get it to a shop soon to get it fixed just not looking forward to paying an arm and leg to get it done.
How much were you quoted?
@@DragonSailor-Hooah $8700
good job but it is risky.
How so? Timing chain?
If I correctly understand what I saw was, set the gear assembly to the unlocked position, install and torque it on the cam then move it to the locked position before installing back in the head? Great video however a little commentary in the right spots would be a plus, thanks.
Hello Mike, you’re correct. Unlock, torque onto camshaft, then lock it, then install back into the cylinder head. I do appreciate you watching my video. This was my first video and I know it could use a lot of help. I wanted to just show the basics on how to accomplish this repair. If you need any other info just let me know and I’ll be happy to share what I have available.
Thanks, Tom Sanders
hello, would this process be the same for a 04 camry with the 2az fe 2.4 motor?? 150k miles and has just a very slight cold start rattle at the moment. quickly goes away but I'm sure it will get worse as time goes on. great video...
Hey man at 23:08 you pulled something out of that cam front bracket and inserted it again.. what was that??
best troubleshooting I've seen, with a little knowledge of gear markings, other friends can do it, great idea. thanks.
Awesome I am about to attempt this as soon as the weather warms up!
Hey Matthew, if you have any questions when you do yours just message me. I’ll try to help if I can.
Anyway to tell which gear is the problem cause from what I understand toyota said it could be either the intake or the exhaust gear that goes bad and needs to be replaced...anyway to know for sure prior to taking it all apart....TIA
Hi Scrape N Bass, You raise a great question. How do you really tell which cam gear. I’ve heard of people replacing both to resolve this issue. The problem is that the parts are really expensive and it is not necessary to replace the exhaust cam gear. Today most people want to fix it for the least amount of money. I’m just like most people too. Toyota compiles tons of repair data from 100s of service departments worldwide. They release Technical Service Bulletins that includes proven fixes to their techs to help resolve issues faster. Per Toyota’s TSB the exhaust cam gear is not necessary to be replaced. You can email me your vehicle year, make, and model to sandersautosolutions@gmail.com and I will be happy to email you the TSB from Alldata. This is open to anyone reading this. If you need this info just email me and I’ll send it over to you. I appreciate you watching my video and taking the time to message me.
Can I do this on a 1NZ-FE? Will there be enough room to get the cam out with the tighter space?
I had to watch this again because, I noticed you did not explain that the phaser has to be unlocked when installing the cam after rebuild or does that really mater, Toyota says it does mater, I believe this is crucial info left out.
Hi, thank you for watching my video. Many people have made it clear how my video editing is not up to their standards. I even removed the video for awhile because of all the negative comments I was receiving. I do apologize for not stressing how important it is to make sure the cam gear is in the unlocked position. In the video it’s around the 20:45. It must be unlocked before torquing it or you can damage it or/and it won’t unlock with the supplied oil pressure from the VVTI oil control solenoid. I made this video trying to follow the TSB released from Toyota. You may want to check online for TSB’s for your Prius. In the TSB it should have the repair procedure for your car if they have one out for it. I’ve been away from the shop/office because of the winter storm, but will check Alldata and let you know if I can help with more details for you. Thanks again... and I really like your screen name. Perfect for the times we’re living in.
Where to get torque specs?
Do you have a video of what you did to the originals to make them work better? Also, is it just the intake that needs replacing or fixing?
I was watching this video because I heard a raddIe noise with my car and search the cause thankfully I found a reason why and thought out the video I hear the song
31:35 A.D.I.D.A.S ~ Korn. Great video and thank you for sharing 🙏🏽
I successfully replaced my VVTI gear last weekend on 09 Matrix using your video as reference. Runs like a champ, startup rattle gone. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
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How much did you spend?
Did the rattle sound like the starter was stuck on for a couple seconds after you start? Trying to figure out of this is the solution for my 09 corrola
5@@STOCKmarket-fo1fh Probably only about $375.
P0016 code? I have checked solenoids and relaced vvt, cam and crank sensors, timing is spot on and still throws a code after driving...Do you have to unlock the phaser or does it matter? I am actually working on toyota 2.4 vvt with only on phaser on intake cam.
Does the cam gear needs to unlock and torque before installation?
Nice job ! What is the meaning of: “tightened the springs” ??? Do you mean stretching it ? You didn’t show that part 😔however the bungee cord was a good idea 👍🏻
Many thanks for this video. I will use it to repair 2009 Venza 4cyl. You could have added the importance of replacing the "finger filter" screen and also checking/replacing the two oil control solenoid valves.
If your video views seemed to skyrocket over the past week or two that would be me. I watched this thing so many times to make sure I understood exactly what I was getting ready to do. It worked great. There was some work performed out of frame but it wasn't difficult to figure out. A couple things I noted along the way, releasing the tensioner is performed by rotating the crankshaft counterclock about 90deg until you hear it disengage the hook. I'm not sure what you did with the screwdriver except maybe disengage the hook manually. Also the torque value for the 13 cover screws is 7ft lbs.
You saved me a ton of money and she purrs like a kitty. Hats off, I regret that I only have one upvote to give.
I've been terrified of the rattling in my Corolla. I've never heard of anyone losing their car because of it though, which makes me feel better. I'm thinking of leaving it alone, until it gets more annoying. It only rattles once in a while, and it's been going on for one year. I'm glad the video exists. Now I can save a couple thousand when I fix it.
@@acatwithinternet5635 my rattling got worse from only in the mornings to rattling all day now I'm doing it this weekend
REY Morales I did it on my son's car two years ago,only his tensioner had failed and I had to do the whole timing job,take your time,stay organized is my best advice
This fixed my startup rattle, but I still get a weird rattle noise while accelerating around 3-4k rpm. It kind of sounds like a heat shield rattle but I can't tell.
Worked like a charm, to unlock it I used a simple tire/ball air pump that connects to the cigarette lighter port. Wrap the electrical tape around, poke a hole and zip tie the edges
I literally got the urge to start working on my car yesterday. All I did was change the windshield wipers and now im looking on how to stop the VVTI rattle when I do a cold start
Thank you for this valuable video. big help here.
Now as putting engine to top dead center, anything i should check on timing chain before disassemble it
I just completed this repair on my 2010 corolla with 150k miles. It took me about 4 hours and the video helped so much! The broken cam gear in my car was Toyota part number 130500T010 and I replaced it with part number 130500T050 at a cost of $215 from Toyota. I also replaced the valve cover gasket from advance auto. My start up rattle has been 100% gone and it was worth the time and money.
Thank you so much for sharing about your repair, especially about the updated part number for others. Congrats on your confirmed fix and thank you for watching my video.
Tom
How did you know it was the intake gear that was causing the rattle? Did you not replace the exhaust cam gear as well?
@@cowtownraiderthe tsb only calls for replacing the intake side. I have not heard of anyone needing to replace both. I went 30k miles since this repair and it remains fixed.
@@David-eq5ok Thanks, I was hoping for that answer because I only purchased the intake cam gear. It's supposed to arrive tomorrow. The aftermarket one I got on Rockauto refused to seat on the camshaft.
@@David-eq5ok Awesome, I managed to get through the procedure and the car is running great. Even feels smoother and more peppy.
I didn't see him change the 3 gaskets on the oil ports to the vvt sprockets!
Probably attempting this after I install a new tensioner...lol
ok now I am scratching my head, other videos say to stretch the springs to increase the tension, but you said you compressed them more to fix the issue..
awesome, congrats and thanks for upload, I will do same to a 09 corolla (I have replaced VVTI actuators, put original 0w-20 oil and It always makes a noise at cold start, also pinging while you ran at 2000 or 2500 RPM or in a rise) scanner showed P0012 code after change vvti- actuators before this change was P0016 code. I hope to see a video about rebuilding intake gear (Does it need a special spring?)
Best Regards!!
Hey Erasmo,
I’m so glad you like my video. Sounds like you know what’s left to do to fix yours. I do have a cam gear in my tool box that I’m going to video showing how to open and adjust the springs to stop the cold start rattle. I’ll send you the link as soon as I upload it. If you need help on anything when you repair yours just message me and I’ll try to assist.
Thanks
Tom Sanders
Sanders Auto Solutions Hello, did you happen to already make the video?
Awesome video. Would this work for an ‘08 sienna, or do you think that because it’s a V6 instead of a 4 cylinder that it would be too inaccessible?
muchas gracias por tu video me fue de gran ayuda, para resolver el problema del sprocket vvti
I'd like to know more about tightening the springs on the cam gear
Vary clear and simple thanks keep making more
Thanks for the video, just what I needed, I just wanted to check the timestamps, because my car accelerated by itself and the revolutions started to jump up and down and it did not stay stable when I checked the time. The cam gear of the exaust was delayed by one point.I did everything as you did and arranged the gear of the camshaft and thank God and you I was able to solve it.The revolutions went down very well and it no longer ocilate as was doing,now stays stable in 680 rpm with out a/c and with a/c comes up a little up to 800 to 900 rpms thank you very much.
Hi Jose, I am so happy I could help, Thanks for watching my video. I really appreciate your message.
Thanks, Tom
My 2009 Corolla has the same rattle noise, But that looks like a big job 🤔 And the garage's would charge a fortune I'd Imagine
about $1000 or so
@@MacLaw3084 A little pricey ! It’s been making that noise since the warranty ended a long time ago , So it will stay noisy until the car goes to the scrap yard
@@walleyehunter8862 yea its not cheap but may be worth while if you plan on keeping the car a long time. its happening on my wifes 2010 commuter. we’re gonna fix it; only question is do i want to take on the task or pay a shop.
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At 19:00 sprocket phaser assy is removed from camshaft and a 2nd phaser assy is installed onto camshaft. At 22:00 camshaft assy is reinstalled.
Hi
Can u guys answer my question ?!!!!!
Changing the camshaft for engine rattle does this effect the engine performance???!!!!!
Hi Habib, I appreciate you watching my video. Changing the camshaft should not effect engine performance as long as you go with the same camshaft. If you get one with bigger lobes it will change the performance. The camshaft does not have anything to do with the start up rattle. It is caused by the VVT-I Cam Gear that is bolted to the Camshaft. If you change the VVT-I Cam Gear and are having performance issues confirm the timing marks line up and that the VVT-I Cam Gear was not installed to the camshaft in the locked position. If it was installed in the locked position it will not move freely to advance and retard the timing and will cause performance issues. If you have any other questions or need any other info on the repair I will be happy to help. Thanks
Sanders Auto Solutions thank you so much for your response
I have a toyota corolla 2009 and it has 2 problems fist when it is cold it have a engine rattle noise in start up i went to some mechanics they said the noise is from camshifts we fixed several vehicles who got this problem without any damage to engine or its performance
And secound when the car is hot like i go for a hour of driving then stop the car for a hour or half a hours when i turn the engine on it will start but a hard start it will start in 4 secounds of cracking can u help me plz
@@habibkhan-xo5ox, So sorry to hear about your Corolla. Toyota released a Technical Service Bulletin that pin points the start up rattle noise to just the VVT-I Intake Gear. Not the Camshafts. I do have this TSB and will be happy to email it you you. As far as your hard start after warm up, it could be several different things causing it. My opinion would to be to check fuel pressure when the fuel pump is warmed up in the same scenario. It may be getting weak after warm causing the hard start. If you have any engine trouble codes they may help to further diagnose it. Thanks again, Tom Sanders
Sanders Auto Solutions can u plz email it to me
Fardeenhabibi2@gmail.com
I don’t know anything about cars engine or something it is my first car i am a student
Can u give me a good advise
How to fix my car because i am not a Mechanic and i can’t fix my car i will take my car to a workshop the mechanic will fix it but the problem is in my country these mechanics don’t have a good knowledge about cars also they will say: yes we can fix it but instead they can’t and it will cause more problems like when i take my car to them they will definitely say the problem is from camshifts and the chain they will change both
So can u give me a good advise on how ? A Mechanic professional mechanic will solve my problem?
Hi, my car have the same problem...where are you located?...how much for this work fixed?...Thank you so much..
What about the other cam gear? Do you need to replace the other also or no?
Thanks for doing this - I appreciate it.
Do these cam gears cause a check engine light for vvt faults? Friend has one and he asked if I would replace gears, he already replaced tensioner and few other parts. I have 30 experience as a mechanic but haven't had the chance to work on theses vvt systems. Thanks for the video, great information.
Awesome much appreciated video ... will definitely share with everyone ty
Hi bmw575, thanks for the comment, and I really appreciate you sharing it for me! 👍
Life saver!!!! Thank you for showing me the way!
Watched this and did one two days ago. Thanks for posting this video
I recently purchased a used 2010 Matrix and I seem to have this problem with a couple seconds of a grinding noise after a cold start when the car has been sitting for awhile. I have read some people claim its a 3000-4000 dollar repair at a dealership and they have to completely remove the engine from the car and all that. Based on your video it seems to be a much simpler and hopefully much more affordable job to take care of. Thanks for posting.
I'm sure this would be the same method for a 2011 Corolla, would you think so? I need to do mine as well. You should've showed the part unlocking the cam and bolting it up I know there is a method on that part oh and the putting air into the cam gear and unlocking it. The tensioner part too. Great video. I downloaded it to help this spring. It's too cold in Northern Arizona right now.
Will it mess up anything if you drive on it for or a while or does it need to be fixed as soon as possible?
Hi TracyinKy, I’ve heard some customers say they’ve had the rattle for awhile, not an exact specific amount of time disclosed though. I assume it will all depend on the severity of the condition of the VVTI gear. I don’t see how it could be good for the timing chain and plus the added stress on the chain guides and tensioner. These are interference engines which means if any thing happens with the timing chain the top of the piston could hit the bottom of the valve which could cause a catastrophic engine failure. I would recommend getting it fixed as soon as you are able. Don’t get any cheap VVTI gears from eBay. They are junk. Most of them have been superseded, but they are still selling them. Get the most up to date part number for your specific vehicle from Toyota. Thanks for watching my video and if you have any other questions just message me.
I think it does. I lived with my rattle for 6 years (49k to 90k miles) and every few months it would drag and stall my engine. Sometimes I would get a loud whizzing sound instead of the rattle, almost like plastic gears being stripped at high speed. Finally the other day it made the whizzing sound and was running but something was pinging around under the hood, just like a pebble in a tin can. I still don't know what that was. I replaced the gear, fired it up, she ran great but I still had the rattle for about 5 minutes, then it blew into my catalytic converter and finally all the way out. She runs great now.
So to answer your question, yes, I think whatever causes that noise is bad for the engine although you may not have big issues for a while.
I had Toyota to fix it. The noise has come back not as loud. What could be causing it now?
Ok my is a 2021 i have the 1.8 Cylinder does mine have a timing chain
This just saved me $1,200
You don’t have to remove the camshaft for the intake side cam gear
I used this video along with another to change my intake vvti gear. Thank you for the video. I bought the gear aftermarket from standard automotive. Vvt530 it was significantly less than oem, but on my 09 corolla s Canada made.
The light shallow marks on the new gear had to be used to line up for timing.
Just something to consider if someone buys an aftermarket gear.
I wouldn't trust any after market for such a critical component. But it's just me, hope you don't encounter any issues
Thanks for the video.
Super helpful my friend! Although I'll be working on a 2ZZGE the configuration is very similar so, I believe these techniques will work on cam replacement. Once again, thanks for sharing this tutorial with us all!
Is your engine sound like knocking and shut off by itself att idle???
Reading over your video description on what you did for the original gear perhaps thats what toyota should of done for customers. There are so many posts online though about how the dealers replaced these cam gears free of charge only for the noise to come back.
Mr. Sanders, after the new Cam gear is reattached to the camshaft and before reinstalling back in the head, do you need to unlock or lock the cam gear for timing mark purposes? Also, before reinstalling the timing chain tensioner, do you retract the plunger and lock in place with side mounted clip?
Hi Ron, torque the cam gear in the unlocked position to the camshaft. Then move to the locked position before installing back into the head. For the tensioner, install it with the plunger locked all the way in. Once installed and ready for tension on the chain I used a long screwdriver to push in on the chain and chain guide to unlock the tensioner.
Mr. Sanders, today I got my camshaft and gear out of my engine head. I hand tightened the bolt in the unlocked cam gear position, but when I went to torque it to 40 foot lbs., the cam gear moved to the locked position. This happened to me twice. I was able to get it unlocked once by watching a TH-cam video where a guy put black electrical tape around the holes on the cam and applied air to the hole for advance. But know I can't get the cam gear to unlockon the second try. I seen another video where the guy uses a different method. Hope it works. Anyways, any explanation why the cam gear went to the locked position while tightening the cam bolt? Only thing I can think of is perhaps my torque wrench maybe out of calibration and over torqued the bolt and caused it to move to the locked position.
Do you have a video on how you rebuilt the cam gear? Thank you so much for this video. I’m an amateur mechanic but qualified body guy and I’ve only ever worked on non-vvti engines. Slowly catching up on modern tech.
Hi J27M, thanks for watching my video. Happy to hear that you are applying yourself to learn more about modern vehicles. I’m happy to share the repair information for the VVTI Cam gear. Please shoot me an email to sandersautosolutions@gmail.com and I’ll send it to you. Thanks!
Tom
You always work with your watch ???
Nice is it the same for a Corolla 2011
I took apart the cam gear after removing it and found that one of the 4 cogs of the inner gear (the one directly fixed to the camshaft) had completely cracked through along its width. I believe that had allowed oil to completely drain out of that passage when sitting for a period of time, and the resulting lack of lubrication was the source of that cold-start noise. I had no choice but to purchase a new gear assembly to fix the problem but that took care of the issue.
The problem was completely self contained within the assembly and doesnt have to be repaired (just irritating to listen to every coldstart.)
I would guess the broken cog is the source of most cold start rattles
Shadow Bisping how much was the expense? My rattle has got worse and makes my car start a lot more challenging
Erick T94 I bought the oem cam gear from the dealership for $330. I didn’t want to take a chance with the Chinese knockoffs you can get for about $150 online bc I’ve been reading about them not lasting long. I also installed a new $40 timing chain tensioner. The gaskets and everything were in good shape so I reused all of that. All in I spent $370.
@@pseudonymBOB I have the same problem with my 09 Corolla. The noise is annoying and embarrassing. Did you replace both gears? A toyota dealership near me is selling them for $250 each. Thank you!
Great Video Thanks for posting the video. Do you lock the VVTi Gear at some point after torquing it down to 40 ft-lbs? Or Wondering if I should leave it.
Hi, thanks for watching my video. You want to lock the VVTI Cam Gear after torquing it down before installing back into the engine.
GR8T video. I loved that you did no narration and let us see what the disassemble and assembly look like
Saludos amigo exelente video una pregunta cuando arrancaste el auto se escucho ese ruido otra ves se le quitó el ruido con el cambio de engrane o siguió igual escuché k al encenderlo de oyó ese ruido espero tu respuesta saludos
How do you know when you reach the top dead center? TY.
Thank for the video. Can you explain further how you rebuild your cam gear? If I got you right, you pinched the and re assembled?
Hi Max, send me an email to sandersautosolutions@gmail.com, put Cam Gear Repair as the subject, and I’ll be happy to forward you the details for what I did to fix my gear. This is open to everyone, if you are reading this and need this information just email me and I’ll be happy to share this info with you. Thanks, Tom
@@sandersautosolutions4246 Thank you. Email Sent.
Thank you once again. I was able to follow the instructions you sent and fixed my corolla. My corolla now make no noise on cold startup.
@@maxfix-gh8268 Please share with me also as i really need .I did email sandersautosolutions@gmail.com but i am not sure he get it .
What if I use the same method changing valve seals for vvti engine?thanks
Thank you for posting this video. I did my intake cam gear in my 2010 corolla a few days ago and the start up noise is gone. Your video really helped!
SO HAPPY TO HEAR YOU WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR WITH THE HELP OF MY VIDEO.
Hi, Does the new gear different locking mechanism different than original gear ? updated version ? thanks
Wish I could do this to my 2grfe V6
Yo escuche que sigue el ruido al encender ??
O estoy escuchando mal
Bit of comment why ypu just change 1 cam shaft hear and didn't show how ypu took cam shaft chain tensor
HI, I HOPE THIS INFORMATION ISN'T TOO LATE. I ONLY CHANGED THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT GEAR BASED ON THE TSB FROM TOYOTA TO SOLVE THE START UP RATTLE ISSUE. I DIDN'T SHOW THE CHAIN TENSIONER REMOVAL BECAUSE THERES TON'S OF OTHER VIDEOS ON TH-cam ON HOW TO REMOVE IT.
How you know when the vvt is bad????
I have a 2012 camry with the rattle on start up I was under the impression it was the other gear from other videos and no cam removal needed Please help
Hi, The Camry has a different engine than the corolla. Email me at sandersautosolutions@gmail.com and I'll send you the info I have on this repair for the Camry. Thanks!
Just curious, why not change both vvt cam gears? And you have a video on how you rebuilt them?
I only change the intake cam gear based on the TSB released from Toyota. It is a confirmed fix for the start up rattle noise. I don't have a video on how to repair the gear, but if you email me at sandersautosolutions@gmail.com I'll forward you the info on how to do it.
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
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Great video! I ventured into this with my 2010 Camry 2.5L (2AR-FE engine). Smooth until it came time to remove the timing tensioner. For the life of me I'm not able to even get a good line of sight on the bolts let alone remove and/or reinstall. Is it behind the power steering pump? Searching the web suggest that some people have removed the power steering pump at the bottom of the engine, but even that was noted as brutal for everyone. Trying to do this the simplest way possible. Any advise is much appreciated. Thanks again!
Hi Steven, I was away from the computer for the weekend. Let me know if you need any further help. You can email me directly at sandersautosolutions@gmail.com and I'll be happy to send you Alldata and Mitchell info on the repair. I appreciate you watching my video and I hope it did assist you on your repair.
I have a 09 matrix xrs with 160 I have the cold start noise and goes away should I change the chain or should I go by if it’s got play in it?
Hi Alberto, thanks for watching my video. You should definitely pull up a copy of the TSB in the title of my video and review it. I’d hate for you to change your timing chain and still have the cold start noise. Per the TSB it recommends to change the intake camshaft gear. Check it out and let me know if you have any questions and I’ll try to assist. Thanks! 👍
You do an awesome job, do you know how much is the labor cost to do this job ??
HELLO FRIEND, INSTALL A NEW VVTI GEAR AND THE NOISE DISAPPEARED, THE PROBLEM IS THAT I FRAME THE CODE P0012 AFTER THE INSTALLATION OF THE GEAR.
Hector, sorry for the delay getting back with you. My holiday schedule has kept me away from the computer. This issue could be caused by a few things. Could be a wiring issue to the VVTI controller or an oil pressure issue for the VVTI system. I’ll be back at the shop on Monday and if you email me your vehicle information to sandersautosolutions@gmail.com I’ll send you the alldata diagnostic info for vehicle.
MY AUTO IS A COROLLA S, MODEL 2009 MOTOR 1.8, EQUAL TO THAT OF ITS VIDEO.THE MECHANIC SAYS THAT THE LOCK PIN MAY BE PRESSED.WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND
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Thought the rear one was the vvt gear?
Which spring did you adjust. Brass or circle one in piston.
Hi Jon, I've been away from the shop so I'm sorry for the late reply. I do have some information that I can send you to show exactly what I did to my Cam Gear. Just shoot me an email to sandersautosolutions@gmail.com and I'll be happy to forward it you. Thanks
This was awesome!! Well done!
Put what on top dead center?