Clarifying all the clockwise or counter clockwise rotation questions.. per the Haynes manual: 2008 and earlier 1.8L engines: (1ZZ-FE) "Rotate the engine clockwise slightly to set the chain tension. As the engine is rotated, the hook on the tensioner body should release itself from the pin on the plunger and allow the plunger to spring out and apply tension to the timing chain." 2009 and later 1.8L engines: (2ZR-FE and 2ZR-FAE) "Rotate the engine counterclockwise to disengage the hook from the plunger pin on the tensioner, then rotate it clockwise and confirm that the plunger has extended outward against the pivot arm/chain guide. As the engine is rotated, the hook on the tensioner body should release itself from the pin on the plunger and allow the plunger to spring out and apply tension to the timing chain. "
I too had a lot of rattling going on under my valve cover and was also gonna remove it, UGH! But after seeing your video before even thinking about removing that valve cover, I have to give you kudos, because after I replaced the timing chain tensioner not only did the rattling sounds go away, I don’t have to know deal with that valve cover removal. Much obliged for sharing your knowledge 👍🏼
Faye, my friends and I, all mechanics out of necessity mixed with curiosity and determination and a large dash of foolhardiness benefit greatly from your videos. Thank you!!! I am so far down the rabbit hole doing a head gasket replacement that I forgot what the heck that odd looking object was in the box. Your video solved the mystery and my heart rate returned to semi normal for my age. Whew! Not too late to get that chain tensioner back on! Lesson - leave myself better notes and tag everything with better tape. I am now in search of still more elusive information. My Chilton manual told me I forgot to dab some head gasket sealant on the block along the left side of the timing chain cavity edge next to where the gasket edge would be before replacing my repaired head and torquing it all down perfectly. Not on the gasket. Yet, somehow next to it where block and head surfaces meet. Expletives. Panic. Deep breathing exercises. Now I’m searching for clues and finding no clear answer. Could you possibly direct me?
Got it answered. No sealant on the block despite the Chilton manual recommendation. Thanks for letting me hijack yer post, Faye. There's more than me out there doing repairs out of necessity in the middle of a field on a driveway of gravel. Thank you for all the education you provide us with!
I have this crazy ticking noise coming from my 1zz fe engine right by the belt and pulley, I am so glad I found this video!!!! Doing it this weekend! Will update you with results 😅
@@FayeHadley yeah so that wasn't it 😔 I also changed the belt tensioner pulley (the rest were all good) for the life of me I can't figure out why it has a rattle/click sound from 2000-4000 rpm ; what is funny is both of those parts (that I used your videos for btw lol) were bad, but it is still there, I love this car but I am putting so much money into it
Great video. Just an observation from when I changed mine, you will have to move the serpentine belt tensioner out of the way slightly to install it. Just loosen up the top nut and slide it out of the way some. Mine was in the way and wouldn’t let the part slide in. She already has the serpentine belt tensioner removed in this video.
This is a nice video! Thanks. I think this might have convinced me to sell my 2013 Scion iQ for a Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic. This job is so much work on my car.
Didn't know that just spining a little the crank would free the tensioner from its lock, most of videos show the person pulling the guide, removing the valve train cover... Nice job! There's its filter below it, under the greater bolt, that may clogg up in such varnished engine.
It's very rare that the timing chain on a Toyota will stretch. I've seen 4Runners with 400k miles on them and the original timing chains were fine. But the tensioner will go out around 100k to 120k miles.
Hopefully You'll respond. I ordered the tensioner and it will be here on the 2nd of Nov. What I'm concerned about is a gasket. I've watched numerous videos and have seen some with a gasket, some without, like yours. Some people claim you should use Permatex, if no gasket, and make your own. My brains are scrambled lol. I see on my old tensioner that the previous owner used Permatex since it's visible and MIGHT be why it's leaking again lol. I have the 1ZZ engine with only 219,000 miles. '03 Corolla CE. I love this car. Had it for 1 year.
Hi! The seal is the O-ring. Don't use gasket sealer m if it arrives without the O-ring, no big deal! Just go to a parts store and have them help you pick the right size that is made for oil. You got this!! 💪🏻
First video that showed me just where it is. My book doesn't show me and most of the vids didn't show me. Thanks. I will probably replace the chain and guides in a few thousand miles cause I have heard about 120K you should think about it and had one go on me.
Hi Faye. Great video !!! I have a 2006 Toyota Vitz 1.3L vvti 2SZ engine done 157000km. It makes a rattle on the front driver side by the accessory belt. This only happened 1 day after changing the drive belt (optibelt rb). First day it was fine.The sound comes with lite acceleration and when driving on flat road at 30-60km/h around 1200rpm. Any higher rpm the rattle goes away. The sound does not get louder or change frequency as you rev or speed higher. The water pump was changed as it had some play in it but sound remained. I took it to another mechanic and he changed the drive belt to dayco. Sound went away then came back next day. Sound is sort of like a plasticky sound/rattle. Does having different length of belt make a difference in fixing issue. It has 10W30 mineral oil changed only 2months ago.Would putting original toyota drive belt help? Could it be the engine? ( although second mechanic said no sound when belt is off) or could it be something else like the chain tensioner. Really freaking out :"(
Thanks for the vid, it turns out for a 1998/non VVT-i engines, part number 13540-22020 works better than the 13540-0D010 in the video for me and the engine runs without any weird noises.
Damn Faye. I wish I lived near you. I need this done on my 04 Corolla right now. Let me ask you. If I have the part, how long does a mechanic take to do this job. What's the most it should cost? You are an awesome mechanic!
That's interesting, I haven't seen someone bar the engine over by hand to release the tensioner. I've always tapped on it with my ratchet handle after it's snugged up. Thanks for the video!
Nice.. You are in heaven... i have a 04 toyota celica...it was a nightmare.. The belt tensioner needs to be removed and does not comes off unless you remove the motor mounts.. theres like 2 inch gap space between the tensioner and a power steering pump. And like 1.5 inch from tensioner serpentine belt bolts.. Aghh. Wich i had the corolla haha
On my 2010 Toyota Corolla repair manual said to release tensioner hook turn crankshaft to counterclockwise then clockwise. Now I have 2016 Toyota Corolla 2xr-fae should turn clockwise to release the hook
Friend of mine has a 1999 Corolla...and it just developed " intermittent " rattling that sounds in the upper end of the motor...It has 276,000 ... but very well maintained . It does have an oil leak in that general area... Perhaps I should try this...? Cool vid by the way... :-)
Well I did mine the other day. Not sure it solved the drips. I know I have other leaks but this was def leaking. You just snug the nuts on decently tight? Couldn’t get my inch pound Torque wrench back there so I just did it by feel. Fwiw I went counterclockwise about a half turn. Heard the hook click and come unhooked. Then went clockwise. Immediately heard the zip sound of the tensioner popping out. (That’s pretty much how the factory manual describes it. Although just clockwise works too. )
What direction are you turning the crank? Clockwise or counter clockwise because ALLDATA ™ definitely says turn the crank counter clockwise when installing a new tensioner. Does the direction not matter??
The consensus I've seen so far when researching this is that you turn CCW just a bit to use the chain to push down on the tensioner to release it, then it should pop and snap into place when you go back CW a bit. This make sense to me *shrug* and I don't understand how everyone on this thread is saying to go against what the manual says. Edit: See my latest comment on main thread. 2009+ says CCW first, then CW. Before 2008 it just says clockwise. Weird.
Hi there! Did it fix your chain slap/noise? I have a 175k miles Celiy with a noisy chain on cold startups, as far as I know the tensioner has never been replaced. I changed the rocker cover gasket recently and it looked like the chain had too much slack, unsure if this is due to chain stretch or just a worn tensioner. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Hey man, did you get this solved? I also replaced my valve cover gasket on my 4zz-fe and same issue, chain loose at the top. Don’t know wether to change this tensioner or if the chain is stretched, 250k miles on it, and also recently hearing intermittent rattling, sometimes cold sometimes hot. Thanks.
Hi Faye, I followed your video on replacing the timing chain tensioner. It was an easy job. I turned the crankshaft bolt and heard a click. Then I turned in a bit more and heard another click. Then I went to start it and the starter turned and nothing happened. It sounded like the starter was spinning but wasn't engaging.. SO...I went ahead and checked the starter, it was fine. then when I stried again my fiancee turned the key and I noticed that the pulleys were turning with the starter power. After I just about had a heart attack I took off the valve cover and sure enough. The second click I heard was the timing chain snapping. Two questions: is this a common break? and is my engine totally screwed from the starter mashing my pistons into my valves? This engine only had 80k+. Thanks in advance... Dan Quillan
Mr C Unfortunately I had to replace this engine. When I turned the engine over by hand it killed it. Found a JDM 51000 mile engine for about 750 bucks. And about 1300 to get it installed. Now I checked this part on the new engine to make sure that it was good. The new one does not leak at all.
So sorry I didn't see this earlier. Sounds like your chain was on its last legs and couldn't handle the pressure. Great fix BTW - perfect solution I would have done the same!
I've read the correct procedure is to barely turn the engine CCW until you hear the click, then roll it forward and you should not skip any timing. Which way did you initially turn yours?
Great Video! My 2010 Camry is making a sound when i turn AC on like a loud clicking sound yet when i turn it off its pretty quiet but if i listen in where my belt tensioner is i can barely hear it with a long screwdriver. I have replaced the belts and belt tensioner and still same noise and i can kinda hear a pulley noise as well could it be my water pump? 81 k miles or AC compressor? No water leaks yet engine runs pretty quiet when AC is off..🥴please help
Our 03 corrola makes chain slack noise when in gear and at idle (kind of like a gurgling noise and Id swear its the timing chain rubbing....or at least thats what it sounds like).. When we take it out of gear and rpms come up a bit, the chain noise goes away. The vehicle has about 130k on it. Do you think it could be that timing chain tension causing the issue? Seems like a likely culprit.
Awesome! Easy and simple and no bs ;) Just a question tho. Did the noise go away after replacing the tensioner? It did sound good when you started it? Just trying to learn. Thank you and keep em coming. :)
in this case yes it did because the customer failed to change his engine oil for quite a bit of time which ended up sludging and clogging the tensioner. Replacing the tensioner (and also changing the oil) did help significantly but when you fail to change your engine oil regularly it can cause chain stretch and much larger problems which I'm sure this engine will have in the future but it doesn't seem to have at this very moment.
Hello i have celica 1zz-fe and my question is you turn crankshaft clockwise or anticlockwise is on every model same ?because i see some videos they first turn crankshaft anticlockwise and then clockwise.Thanks.
what type of noise were you having ? I'm having a ticking sound on acceleration from a stop or low speed. I've replaced both CV axles, changed oil and trans fluid, exhaust seal and still have the loud tick under load when accelerating - but not when up on stands. Thanks
Do you have a video of what it sounded like before? I have a chain noise on my 1zz for my Celica but it might just be the actual engine being noisy and healthy as they're known to being noisy like that, just want to make sure though Also, must you remove serpentine belt while changing this or is it okay to leave it on? I see you have it removed, is it just for making it easier to move your hands?
I have an 03 Corolla and I thought it might of been the tensioner pully or chain. Do you think I could try this quick fix. There's a rattling sound and when I put a bar on the pully it goes away. I really don't wanna jack the engine up to change it if I do this.
Thanks Faye!! Do you/have you ever used a wooden dowel (broom handle?) to pin point noise in an engine? Just something that popped into my head. Not sure if it's hillbilly thang or not. Lol! I have 3 different ones! Lmao!!
Just did mine. Its a nightmare on celicas man. Belt tensioner ..motor mounts ac lines.. plus theres no space between your tensioner and the fire wall frame.
Hello I am from Brazil, I have a 2011 Corolla with engine 1.8 (2zr-fbe), to unlock the chain tensioner, I turn the crankshaft counterclockwise (bolt in the opposite direction of rotatio) or clockwise, thanks
My Corolla only starts when it's cold. Once the engine is hot it's misfiring, I'm wondering would the tensioner fix this as maybe the chain is heating up and expanding so then it becomes an issue? I know this video was posted a long time ago but just wondering.
DIY is easy. But never buy from Chinese sellers online; they will send you the tensioner with a wrong size of seal. Go for the or OEM. Always replace the old one with a new one. There are reasons behind it: 1. Spring inside the piston slowly become weaker. 2. Visible wear out takes place in the cylinder and piston of the tensioner that causes the piston to come out of cylinder; it happened to me. 3. Wear out takes place at the locking points too.
I've read if you only turn the engine a little bit CCW, then back CW you will not have any timing skip (which would be due to lack of tension) but I haven't found the repair manual yet. Just going based off several sources.
i will do this job on my Toyota Avensis 2008 3zz-fe engine and my question is the service manual says first turn crankshaft anti-clockwise a little bit and then clockwise or just skip it and turn the engine clockwise, thanks
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Clarifying all the clockwise or counter clockwise rotation questions.. per the Haynes manual:
2008 and earlier 1.8L engines: (1ZZ-FE) "Rotate the engine clockwise slightly to set the chain tension. As the engine is rotated, the hook on the tensioner body should release itself from the pin on the plunger and allow the plunger to spring out and apply tension to the timing chain."
2009 and later 1.8L engines: (2ZR-FE and 2ZR-FAE) "Rotate the engine counterclockwise to disengage the hook from the plunger pin on the tensioner, then rotate it clockwise and confirm that the plunger has extended outward against the pivot arm/chain guide. As the engine is rotated, the hook on the tensioner body should release itself from the pin on the plunger and allow the plunger to spring out and apply tension to the timing chain. "
thank you!
Thank you; it’s people like you who do make a difference!
Pretty cool that it is bolted on from outside the engine! Well, it's causing a leak, but at least the timing cover doesn't have to come off.
I too had a lot of rattling going on under my valve cover and was also gonna remove it, UGH! But after seeing your video before even thinking about removing that valve cover, I have to give you kudos, because after I replaced the timing chain tensioner not only did the rattling sounds go away, I don’t have to know deal with that valve cover removal.
Much obliged for sharing your knowledge 👍🏼
Ah this is so cool, thanks for sharing!!!!🙌🏻
Awesome video, straight and to the point! I just replaced mine and it fixed my oil leak and timing chain noise!
Faye, my friends and I, all mechanics out of necessity mixed with curiosity and determination and a large dash of foolhardiness benefit greatly from your videos. Thank you!!!
I am so far down the rabbit hole doing a head gasket replacement that I forgot what the heck that odd looking object was in the box. Your video solved the mystery and my heart rate returned to semi normal for my age. Whew! Not too late to get that chain tensioner back on! Lesson - leave myself better notes and tag everything with better tape.
I am now in search of still more elusive information. My Chilton manual told me I forgot to dab some head gasket sealant on the block along the left side of the timing chain cavity edge next to where the gasket edge would be before replacing my repaired head and torquing it all down perfectly. Not on the gasket. Yet, somehow next to it where block and head surfaces meet. Expletives. Panic. Deep breathing exercises. Now I’m searching for clues and finding no clear answer. Could you possibly direct me?
Got it answered. No sealant on the block despite the Chilton manual recommendation. Thanks for letting me hijack yer post, Faye. There's more than me out there doing repairs out of necessity in the middle of a field on a driveway of gravel. Thank you for all the education you provide us with!
I had a feeling I installed the tensioner wrong. Didn't know to reset it like that, thanks for showing!
This is a huge relief. Ordering a tensioner now. We'll see. But looks simple and appreciate the tutorial
Following your instruction in this tutorial made replacing mine a breeze! Keep on being awesome!! 💜💜💜
I have this crazy ticking noise coming from my 1zz fe engine right by the belt and pulley, I am so glad I found this video!!!! Doing it this weekend! Will update you with results 😅
Heck yeah please keep me updated!!!! You'll.noroce the rattle at start up the most of it's a loose chain!!
@@FayeHadley yeah so that wasn't it 😔 I also changed the belt tensioner pulley (the rest were all good) for the life of me I can't figure out why it has a rattle/click sound from 2000-4000 rpm ; what is funny is both of those parts (that I used your videos for btw lol) were bad, but it is still there, I love this car but I am putting so much money into it
@@C_Florida863Hey have you got it figured out? Was it only under moderate acceleration that you noticed the noise?
Great video. Just an observation from when I changed mine, you will have to move the serpentine belt tensioner out of the way slightly to install it. Just loosen up the top nut and slide it out of the way some. Mine was in the way and wouldn’t let the part slide in. She already has the serpentine belt tensioner removed in this video.
Great information. I just got the part ad am putting it in today. Found you looking for just this type of video.
Awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for posting this! Thanks to your guide I had this fixed in 5 minutes. Even more exciting that you’re a fellow San Antonian!
You're welcome!
You are awesome gave me the confidence to do this, this weekend I have the same chain noise at like 2000 rpm and loosing oil
I bet this will be a huge help!
This is a nice video! Thanks. I think this might have convinced me to sell my 2013 Scion iQ for a Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic. This job is so much work on my car.
Didn't know that just spining a little the crank would free the tensioner from its lock, most of videos show the person pulling the guide, removing the valve train cover... Nice job!
There's its filter below it, under the greater bolt, that may clogg up in such varnished engine.
It's very rare that the timing chain on a Toyota will stretch. I've seen 4Runners with 400k miles on them and the original timing chains were fine. But the tensioner will go out around 100k to 120k miles.
Not true for these! They do stretch quite a bit from lack of maintenance, overheating, and bad oil! I have seen it many many times.
Short to the point and very effective video, thank you so so much 💪🏼👏🏼
thank you!!
Hopefully You'll respond. I ordered the tensioner and it will be here on the 2nd of Nov. What I'm concerned about is a gasket. I've watched numerous videos and have seen some with a gasket, some without, like yours. Some people claim you should use Permatex, if no gasket, and make your own. My brains are scrambled lol. I see on my old tensioner that the previous owner used Permatex since it's visible and MIGHT be why it's leaking again lol. I have the 1ZZ engine with only 219,000 miles. '03 Corolla CE. I love this car. Had it for 1 year.
Hi! The seal is the O-ring. Don't use gasket sealer m if it arrives without the O-ring, no big deal! Just go to a parts store and have them help you pick the right size that is made for oil. You got this!! 💪🏻
Great video! Helped me fix my wife's 2009 Corolla
First video that showed me just where it is. My book doesn't show me and most of the vids didn't show me. Thanks. I will probably replace the chain and guides in a few thousand miles cause I have heard about 120K you should think about it and had one go on me.
Awesome Thanks! Your other half gotta be very grateful with your automotive know-how
I appreciate that!
Hi Faye. Great video !!! I have a 2006 Toyota Vitz 1.3L vvti 2SZ engine done 157000km. It makes a rattle on the front driver side by the accessory belt. This only happened 1 day after changing the drive belt (optibelt rb). First day it was fine.The sound comes with lite acceleration and when driving on flat road at 30-60km/h around 1200rpm. Any higher rpm the rattle goes away. The sound does not get louder or change frequency as you rev or speed higher. The water pump was changed as it had some play in it but sound remained. I took it to another mechanic and he changed the drive belt to dayco. Sound went away then came back next day. Sound is sort of like a plasticky sound/rattle. Does having different length of belt make a difference in fixing issue. It has 10W30 mineral oil changed only 2months ago.Would putting original toyota drive belt help? Could it be the engine? ( although second mechanic said no sound when belt is off) or could it be something else like the chain tensioner. Really freaking out :"(
Same on motorcycles. Excellent video as always
Such awesome camera work and how to.
Thank you!!!😃
Thanks for the vid, it turns out for a 1998/non VVT-i engines, part number 13540-22020 works better than the 13540-0D010 in the video for me and the engine runs without any weird noises.
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Just finished a head gasket job on a 2AZ-FE with the stripped head bolt issue; thanks for showing how to release the tensioner!
Badass, thank you!!!👍🏻
Thanks for the info and your presentation 👍. made my day a little easier!!
Glad it helped!
This video truly helped me. Thank you.
I'm so glad!!!😃
Good explanation Faye.. no baloney. Well done video too ! Big Thumbs Up !.
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Damn Faye. I wish I lived near you. I need this done on my 04 Corolla right now. Let me ask you. If I have the part, how long does a mechanic take to do this job. What's the most it should cost? You are an awesome mechanic!
That's interesting, I haven't seen someone bar the engine over by hand to release the tensioner. I've always tapped on it with my ratchet handle after it's snugged up. Thanks for the video!
Great video thanks. That's pretty cool setup how that worked. Keep up the great work see you in the next video thanks again
Great video... Stretch chain .... Worn it could happen. Happened to me on a astro 4.3 vortex engine. 😀
Thank you for this video! I did this with no problem because of you! Thank you so much.
YAY!!
Nice..
You are in heaven... i have a 04 toyota celica...it was a nightmare..
The belt tensioner needs to be removed and does not comes off unless you remove the motor mounts.. theres like 2 inch gap space between the tensioner and a power steering pump.
And like 1.5 inch from tensioner serpentine belt bolts..
Aghh. Wich i had the corolla haha
Nice video , would you recommend putting the engine at TDC first prior to loosening / removing the chain tensioner ?
Good question! Its not necessary to put the engine to TDC. Just don't rotate the engine at all after the tensioner is removed.
@@FayeHadley what if i accidentally turned it the wrong way for a quarter of a turn after putting in the new TCT?
sorry; what is TDC?
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On my 2010 Toyota Corolla repair manual said to release tensioner hook turn crankshaft to counterclockwise then clockwise. Now I have 2016 Toyota Corolla 2xr-fae should turn clockwise to release the hook
U can work on my car any dayy 🥰 perfect vid!!
Faye does the timing need to be reset after you do this cuz i did that and a valve cover gasket and at idle about 2 mins it dies any thoughts?
Friend of mine has a 1999 Corolla...and it just developed " intermittent " rattling that sounds in the upper end of the motor...It has 276,000 ... but very well maintained . It does have an oil leak in that general area... Perhaps I should try this...? Cool vid by the way... :-)
Yes you should! This is a common issue!
Thanks...i am about to do my 3rzfe...you helped heaps!
Oh I'm so glad! :)
Easy peasy...much easier than prior generations with the belt
Well I did mine the other day. Not sure it solved the drips. I know I have other leaks but this was def leaking. You just snug the nuts on decently tight? Couldn’t get my inch pound Torque wrench back there so I just did it by feel. Fwiw I went counterclockwise about a half turn. Heard the hook click and come unhooked. Then went clockwise. Immediately heard the zip sound of the tensioner popping out. (That’s pretty much how the factory manual describes it. Although just clockwise works too. )
Thank you so much for that information , and you look so great , :) it's a shame that you're so far away
We should turn the crankchasft clockwise or counter clockwise? Or it doesn’t matter?
Clockwise is dangerous it have potential to slip timing chain. More likely worn out timing chain on high meliage engine. Depand on
Remove the spark plugs and serpentine belt for more easy turn is good idea.
IT DOES MATTER. Direction of rotation - clockwise - only!!
What direction are you turning the crank? Clockwise or counter clockwise because ALLDATA ™ definitely says turn the crank counter clockwise when installing a new tensioner. Does the direction not matter??
irection of engine rotation - clockwise- only, and it does matter!
The consensus I've seen so far when researching this is that you turn CCW just a bit to use the chain to push down on the tensioner to release it, then it should pop and snap into place when you go back CW a bit. This make sense to me *shrug* and I don't understand how everyone on this thread is saying to go against what the manual says.
Edit: See my latest comment on main thread. 2009+ says CCW first, then CW. Before 2008 it just says clockwise. Weird.
I'll be plunging in tomorrow, haha , all good
You got this let me know how it goes!!!!!
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Yes, a very easy voice to listen to...without a lot of extra verbiage that is not needed.
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Hi there! Did it fix your chain slap/noise? I have a 175k miles Celiy with a noisy chain on cold startups, as far as I know the tensioner has never been replaced. I changed the rocker cover gasket recently and it looked like the chain had too much slack, unsure if this is due to chain stretch or just a worn tensioner. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks!
Hey man, did you get this solved? I also replaced my valve cover gasket on my 4zz-fe and same issue, chain loose at the top. Don’t know wether to change this tensioner or if the chain is stretched, 250k miles on it, and also recently hearing intermittent rattling, sometimes cold sometimes hot. Thanks.
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Hi Faye,
I followed your video on replacing the timing chain tensioner. It was an easy job. I turned the crankshaft bolt and heard a click. Then I turned in a bit more and heard another click. Then I went to start it and the starter turned and nothing happened. It sounded like the starter was spinning but wasn't engaging.. SO...I went ahead and checked the starter, it was fine. then when I stried again my fiancee turned the key and I noticed that the pulleys were turning with the starter power. After I just about had a heart attack I took off the valve cover and sure enough. The second click I heard was the timing chain snapping. Two questions: is this a common break? and is my engine totally screwed from the starter mashing my pistons into my valves? This engine only had 80k+.
Thanks in advance...
Dan Quillan
Did you fix the issue?
Mr C Unfortunately I had to replace this engine. When I turned the engine over by hand it killed it. Found a JDM 51000 mile engine for about 750 bucks. And about 1300 to get it installed. Now I checked this part on the new engine to make sure that it was good. The new one does not leak at all.
So sorry I didn't see this earlier. Sounds like your chain was on its last legs and couldn't handle the pressure. Great fix BTW - perfect solution I would have done the same!
I've read the correct procedure is to barely turn the engine CCW until you hear the click, then roll it forward and you should not skip any timing. Which way did you initially turn yours?
Great Video! My 2010 Camry is making a sound when i turn AC on like a loud clicking sound yet when i turn it off its pretty quiet but if i listen in where my belt tensioner is i can barely hear it with a long screwdriver. I have replaced the belts and belt tensioner and still same noise and i can kinda hear a pulley noise as well could it be my water pump? 81 k miles or AC compressor? No water leaks yet engine runs pretty quiet when AC is off..🥴please help
Our 03 corrola makes chain slack noise when in gear and at idle (kind of like a gurgling noise and Id swear its the timing chain rubbing....or at least thats what it sounds like).. When we take it out of gear and rpms come up a bit, the chain noise goes away. The vehicle has about 130k on it. Do you think it could be that timing chain tension causing the issue? Seems like a likely culprit.
Hi I like your videos by the way I have a question . I have a faulty code P0016 on my RAV4 2008. Could a bad tensioner cause this issue? Thanks
Awesome! Easy and simple and no bs ;) Just a question tho. Did the noise go away after replacing the tensioner? It did sound good when you started it? Just trying to learn. Thank you and keep em coming. :)
in this case yes it did because the customer failed to change his engine oil for quite a bit of time which ended up sludging and clogging the tensioner. Replacing the tensioner (and also changing the oil) did help significantly but when you fail to change your engine oil regularly it can cause chain stretch and much larger problems which I'm sure this engine will have in the future but it doesn't seem to have at this very moment.
@@FayeHadley Thank you kindly for your answer. I really appreciate it :) Thanks again
A video of the before sound would have been great!
Shoot! Great suggestion!
Hi Faye, if the timing chain needs to be replaced, does the engine need to be taken out or it can all be done under the bonnet?
I notice other people putting the engine to TDC before removal of the chain tensioner. Is this a nessesary step?
In which direction do you rotate the crankshaft after installing the tensioner? Clockwise or counterclockwise?
Faye,
Did that car have a P0016 check engine code? My 2004 Corolla has a P0016 code and I want to know if the problem is a bad tensioner.
Fay, I'm replacing it also. Why can't I just start the car to release the tensioner without using the 19 mm? Thank you.
Hello i have celica 1zz-fe and my question is you turn crankshaft clockwise or anticlockwise is on every model same ?because i see some videos they first turn crankshaft anticlockwise and then clockwise.Thanks.
IT DOES MATTER. Direction of rotation - clockwise - only!!
@@FayeHadley Thank you for the answer, I did it then according to the clockwise, but I don't have a celica for a year :D
You are great Faye ! And so funny too. ;-)
Do you turn once you hear it click? I just did mines I heard it click but wasn’t to sure
what type of noise were you having ?
I'm having a ticking sound on acceleration from a stop or low speed. I've replaced both CV axles, changed oil and trans fluid, exhaust seal and still have the loud tick under load when accelerating - but not when up on stands. Thanks
This was a constant rattle, but it worsened during start-up mostly.
Very good video!
Why is your chain tensioner so easy to install? I can't get the new one on. Got like. 5 inches left. I can't even put a new nut on it
Do you turn clockwise or counter clockwise?
clockwise
Do you have a video of what it sounded like before? I have a chain noise on my 1zz for my Celica but it might just be the actual engine being noisy and healthy as they're known to being noisy like that, just want to make sure though
Also, must you remove serpentine belt while changing this or is it okay to leave it on? I see you have it removed, is it just for making it easier to move your hands?
I have an 03 Corolla and I thought it might of been the tensioner pully or chain. Do you think I could try this quick fix. There's a rattling sound and when I put a bar on the pully it goes away. I really don't wanna jack the engine up to change it if I do this.
2003 Toyota Corolla rattling noise when idling!
Could a bad timing chain tensioner be the problem?
Could be, but could be a lotta things! I don't diagnose or give advice on cars that aren't in front of me!
@@FayeHadleyUnderstood, I replaced the timing chain tensioner & it fixed my rattling noise!
Thanks for your time!
Thanks Faye!! Do you/have you ever used a wooden dowel (broom handle?) to pin point noise in an engine? Just something that popped into my head. Not sure if it's hillbilly thang or not. Lol! I have 3 different ones! Lmao!!
🤣🤣🤣 Ummm, not in a while! I have an actual mechanic's stethoscope!!
@@FayeHadley I'm showing my age. Lol!
@@thepittsstop4540 😂😁
looks like the same location as an 01 Celica. Mine is leaking and need to replace ASAP.
Most likely!!!
Just did mine.
Its a nightmare on celicas man.
Belt tensioner ..motor mounts ac lines.. plus theres no space between your tensioner and the fire wall frame.
You are absolutely amazing! !!! Super cute!
Thinking of selling my 2003 and 2004 to call Ma 3.5 L due to fear of timing belt, breaking and destroying water. Would you agree?
Muy buen trabajo, me ayudo bastante... Gracias
Hello I am from Brazil, I have a 2011 Corolla with engine 1.8 (2zr-fbe), to unlock the chain tensioner, I turn the crankshaft counterclockwise (bolt in the opposite direction of rotatio) or clockwise, thanks
clockwise! direction of rotation only!
My Corolla only starts when it's cold. Once the engine is hot it's misfiring, I'm wondering would the tensioner fix this as maybe the chain is heating up and expanding so then it becomes an issue? I know this video was posted a long time ago but just wondering.
By misfiring I meant not starting until it cools back down 🤔
@@eoincase7285 ive had that on a couple of my old cars, try to check the signal from your coolant temp sensor 👍
Faye will starting a car release the tensioner, could i do that? I don't have the 19 mm. Thank you.
My studs broke off when I was tightening the nuts down. Do happen to know the part number? I have a 2000 corolla automatic trans
Do you have to spin the Crank pulley in order for it to work?
Si did u fix the sound of the timing chain or still do it?
It did!!!
Do I have to remove the belt and turn? this is for 2007 Corolla. Thanks for the video.
No need!! Belt can stay on!
@@FayeHadley Thank you so much for your information. :-)
Would the noise be worse in gear at idle? And even louder with A/C on?
Noise is worst at startup - no oil pressure in the tensioner!
Thank you and keep it up
Thank you, I will!!!!!!!
What if you break one of the bolts? By getting it too tight? Can you fix it? Since it’s attached to the engine.
Thank you for the video
DIY is easy. But never buy from Chinese sellers online; they will send you the tensioner with a wrong size of seal. Go for the or OEM. Always replace the old one with a new one.
There are reasons behind it:
1. Spring inside the piston slowly become weaker.
2. Visible wear out takes place in the cylinder and piston of the tensioner that causes the piston to come out of cylinder; it happened to me.
3. Wear out takes place at the locking points too.
Good job!
When you manually turn the tensioner, should it be counter cockwise? Also, by doing this, will it throw it off time?
I've read if you only turn the engine a little bit CCW, then back CW you will not have any timing skip (which would be due to lack of tension) but I haven't found the repair manual yet. Just going based off several sources.
You turn the crankshaft bolt clockwise a whole rotation?
Yes! Actually I do 2 = one full camshaft rotation 👍🏻
Need an oil pump and timing chain repair video
Great suggestion!
i will do this job on my Toyota Avensis 2008 3zz-fe engine and my question is the service manual says first turn crankshaft anti-clockwise a little bit and then clockwise or just skip it and turn the engine clockwise, thanks
Direction of rotation - clockwise - only!!
See my latest comment on main thread. 2009+ 1.8L says CCW first, then CW. Before 2008 1.8L it just says clockwise. Not sure about your engine.
Perfect, thanks