Toyota Engine Rattle Fix

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[nicholasmccarthy]

“Can’t move this by hand”…..*moves by hand

[andrewjones]

I did the same with my 2.4l toyota 2 years ago. Problem fixed.
All pro techs said that VVTi had to be replaced (only several grand with labor) lol!

Don't forget to properly reset the new tensioner by slightly rotating the crankshaft in the opposite direction. It will open the little hook on the tensioner and allow it to extend and self adjust.

[annasmadu]

Thank you for this video, my 2005 corolla started making the rattling noise, now I know the problem. Mine the noise is there constant even when I have driven the car for long, the noise doesn't go away.

[arguz]

Your my hero ! Appreciate the “tensioner” part itself, needed to retract mine 👍

[unclebs]

Thanks for your help, I'm going to buy a 2007 Corolla with 250k on it and the chain tensioner needs changed. With your help, this will be a breeze.

[pitpotputpet]

My f*%#ing hero I'm having this same problem in my 09 Matrix. The TSB on this advised replacing the whole timing system - an actual nightmare. Thanks a lot!

[DarthPat]

Great video! Helped me fix my wife's 2009 Corolla

[dylanmonaghan]

Perfect automotive how to video no bullshit and straight to the point

[gregarizmendez]

Great video. My 2010 Camry SE just started making that rattle noise a week ago. 90k miles. Definitely will check the tensioner out. 👍

[bpj]

Do you even have to take off the valve cover to get to this tensioner?

[polara]

I usually use Toyota OEM but in this case, that’s the part that failed. Have you had good luck with that brand of aftermarket ones?

[alphanumericskeptic]

Questions for Nestor Auto Repair... Why did you use a socket and wrench to manually turn the engine to get the tensioner to release? Why didn't you just turn the engine using the ignition switch?

[DavidMorris-yqge]

Even a brand new one will move by hand. It's supposed to. The only time that the tension increases is when it is installed and the oil going into the tensioner increases the pressure/ tension on the chain.

[jameelfoster]

I just got my mom a 2009 scion xb and it's making crazy noise and it's has great power! But that noise! She gone love it! I was gone change the whole engine thank you so much!

[Teknakill]

So you didn't replace the chain with a new one? And the tensioner magically got the slack out of the chain between the two gears?
So that means there is no noise when a chain overlaps gear teeth to get tighter from the tensioner?
That would be great if that was the case!

[ethantate]

Got the same rattling on my 06 matrix, changed the spark plugs and it helped a little. Gonna do this next. Thanks!

[jp]

Nice work 👍 I have 2008 Scion xB 2.4 L would this be the same procedure to replace on my car?

[patrickmcguir]

Nestor todo bien? Tienes algun video mostrando como suena cuando el tensioner no esta bien? Gracias

[focusrsawd]

Good job bro, I have a 05 vibe pretty much as a matrix same engine . So when I start it's making the rattle sound like it's coming from pulleys I change power steering pump and new altenator and it makes same sound, so I guessing it's the timing chain is loose.

[wilstatus]

only if you had a video of how the noise sound. Now i'm stuck between water pump or timing chain tensioner smh thanks, great content