How to install timing chain cover on 2ZZ-GE with engine still in the car.

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basically the installation procedure to installing the timing chain cover with important tips and tricks.

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@SaltOfTheEarth1611 6 ай бұрын

Stopped my oil leak with this tutorial. Thank you so much!

@2zzlow 6 ай бұрын

No problem! Thanks for watching

@Nikothemoneyking 3 жыл бұрын

Such a good video very detailed this is the kind of detail home mechanics need thank you sir!!

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@richardmorse5307 2 жыл бұрын

I agree this is a great video! Your information on torque settings is awesome. Thanks for posting.

@2zzlow 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@carlmatthews6437 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making these videos. I just did this repair on my 03 matrix xrs. Wouldn't have been able to do it without them. It took me about one and a half days of steady off and on work. Also a tip, I didn't have to remove the ac compressor, It makes for tight clearance on one of the chain cover bolts but otherwise I would assume it's easier.

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

my hands are big and the ac compressor is only held by 3 bolts so its not much for me to remove but thanks for the tip, might help others.

@dadadadada4974 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, great video! I like how you note the bolt sizes and torque spec for each step. Toyota should hire you to make service videos.

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao I was borderline not going to throw in the torque specs but I knew someone was going to ask so I spent a few hours reading through the Toyota service manuals and writing them down to review them over in the video.

@zerosevenpro 3 жыл бұрын

@@2zzlow thank you for that .

@chrisa8648 3 жыл бұрын

@2zzlow. For the water pump pulley i use an allen wrench that ffits pretty good in there, and just turn it until it bumps the water pump to start removing those 10mm. Same when installing. Ive done many Toyotas WP like this and works every time. Just wanted to share with you. Good videos by the way.

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

ill for sure give it a try next time. appreciate the different approach.

@tanker242 3 жыл бұрын

I know the differences between the 1ZZ and 2ZZ, but they are similar enough this video has a lot of good information for both engines (major difference is the use of FIPG gasket all the way around for the timing chain)

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

thanks fam

@judest818 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm planning on doing this on my Corolla xrs MLK weekend. My friend that's a Toyota tech in Chino told me it's doable without removing the engine but a PITA... He also warned me about the chain tensioner, which I'm still confused about, but will probably understand later. Yesterday I was cleaning around timing chain valve cover and passenger control arm/suspension area and there was serious fucking gunk almost sludge like stuff in that area. Has me worries... But engine oil isn't sludgy when removed from the pan. Got lots to do. Thanks for informational vids!

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

Just remember for the Corolla XRS you need to remove the exhaust manifold because the air injection tube that hugs the timing chain cover won’t let you remove it without taking it off. It’s not the worst thing but I thought I’d let you know before you tackle the job. It’s not hard but it’s very time consuming.

@judest818 4 жыл бұрын

@@2zzlow thanks for looking out! We'll see how it goes in a few weeks... Just procuring everything. And enjoyed the nights into dreams reference! Not many g's know about the Saturn!

@McHotTopic Жыл бұрын

Shout out to Hector for hooking the homie up. Good to see he’s still around after going legit, NHRA homie.

@craig357 6 ай бұрын

Great video. Sadly my mechanic never put the 4 spots of RTV and leak came back so thanks for pointing that out and the torque specs.

@2zzlow 6 ай бұрын

I really hope he takes care of you for this...that sucks bro

@craig357 6 ай бұрын

Have you ever put seafoam down your spark plug holes? @@2zzlow

@jacksoncook1866 4 ай бұрын

just reinstalled the 2zz after pulling the motor and ling down to the headgasket. its leaking a bit from the timing chain cover still and im almost sure it was from the packing seal i didnt put XD going to try pulling it off an applying that where u said and hope fore the best !@@2zzlow

@logikal3d 3 жыл бұрын

@2zzlow, Cant thank you enough. I just wrapped this job up and not a single leak to be found!

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

no problem! take care

@reddemon52 4 жыл бұрын

Great video bro I'm just amazed at how the underneath does not have rust. I stay in chicago and the snow just rusts our cars out.. I try not to drive my celica in winter.. bro what about the TRD super charger any videos on possible future install

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

Trust me their is going to be a lot of content from that

@noobzhero 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing bro

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

no problem

@adventures223 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent detail and explanation just wish you would of showed the dis assembly but very professional thank you

@2zzlow 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 40 minute detailed video on how to disassemble, check my channel

@adventures223 2 жыл бұрын

@@2zzlow my fault thanks i will check that out and subscribe to your channel love how professional and detailed you are

@kmlumd44 9 ай бұрын

Dude thanks for making this. My 2zz vibe gt wont be pissing oil anymore. Maybe it will start having more confidence. Thanks for doing torq specs and rtv locations. Do u do a video with parking brake line replacements? I got no ebrake and it's cause the line's stretched. So i got new lines but i ain't sure how to tackle it.

@bboyck 3 жыл бұрын

My Dad and I just tackled this project and all appears well--we had an oil leak near the chain tensioner towards the firewall but it appears OK now. Thank you! I wanted to provide context to the last 2 minutes of the video. IMPORTANT: BLEED YOUR COOLANT OR YOUR ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT! The process involves running the motor with the thermostat open and the coolant reservoir elevated in order to bleed air from the system.

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! lol yea i guess i should of noted that but if you got that far into the job im sure you would know to bleed the system

@puregsr 2 жыл бұрын

Word of advice, I put a 17mm socket behind the dowel pins and flip the cover around, hitting them with a brass hammer, slowly and carefully push them out a little to assist in power steering pump installation.

@2zzlow 2 жыл бұрын

great tip, ill remember it for the next time around.

@sl0wyota2zz 4 жыл бұрын

bruh. i would literally fly you out to Houston to do this job for me lol i need this done badly and i dont know who to trust out here!

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

Its not that hard. i feel people get discouraged because of how long it takes.

@christopherfilipone2327 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha. I can do the job easily. 400$

@investedcrypto9210 3 жыл бұрын

@@christopherfilipone2327 where you located?

@hokutonova 4 жыл бұрын

Hi 2zzlow! First, thanks for uploading such great video. I have a 2003 Matrix XRS, I'm planing to change the timing cover gasket, but I don't understand what's the reason to remove the 2 "LIFT BOLT"?

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

Just preventative maintenance

@PooL10Steel Жыл бұрын

Hi, what kind of ATF transmission fluid you recommend? The one on the video is Valvoline MTF and my car is automatic, thanks :)

@kostaskosta7617 4 жыл бұрын

great video my friend ,for to do that job must bring out the oill im asking because i m resently change the the engine oill

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

you dont have to change the oil but i do it just in case something fell into the oil pan

@kostaskosta7617 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend for that video I do it my self and it wark I save some money

@kostaskosta7617 4 жыл бұрын

You're a good engineer

@YeehMate 4 жыл бұрын

Just did this job with aftermarket gaskets, pretty sure its leaking worse than before Lmao going to try retighten all the bolts and see if that helps Worst case ill have to buy oem gaskets and redo the job

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

for a big job like this i wouldn't trust aftermarket

@marcsova7411 4 жыл бұрын

What torque wrench you have do the low end torque settings? I love my harbor freight icon but it doesn't go down that low. I have their cheaper Pittsburgh inch pound wrench but it's not nearly the wrench that the icon is. It's hard to even make sure you have it set on the correct number. Got my gaskets and such in the mail. Man...I'm amazed at how thin this timing gasket is. I guess I was expecting something a bit more like the engine cover gasket...a little more beef to it.

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

I have the Pittsburg harbor freight torque wrench and it worked enough for me. Exactly on the gasket part

@AmeriFanPicker 4 жыл бұрын

2zzlow yeah it works...I just feel like the markings are not that precisely engraved on mine anyhow. Maybe I'll see if I can exchange it. Oh and speaking of chincy parts...for my oem belt tensioner. Wow that thing feels cheap too. Lol.

@Brandon-sk5lq 3 жыл бұрын

Need to do clutch job on 2006 Corolla Xrs and it also needs a timing cover gasket. Would it be easier to just pull the engine and leave tranny in car. I'm just worried there is not enough clearance to get engine out and clear input shaft. If I was able to pull engine I could easily to the gasket and clutch and leave drive train intact.

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

id pull both out. the amount saved once the engine is out to do the timing chain cover gasket and unbolting the exhaust manifold is worth it

@zelevdivad 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sebastian. Awesome channel!! btw. I’m located in Tracy Ca and recently found your channel. Do you offer your mechanic services? I have a 1999 Corolla with 6spd with this exact problem. I don’t have a Instagram or Facebook. Hope this finds you well.

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

sorry, been extremely busy with life atm

@shawnO432 4 жыл бұрын

Do you recommend the valvoline synchromesh over all the other mt fluid for the 2zz

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!!!! That’s what I actually use in all my cars. Orileys sells it way cheaper than monkey wrench racing.

@ryanwright7836 3 жыл бұрын

What mileage did you do this at? Did you experience or fix any rattling, or was there any significant chain guide wear? I am 250k and have very annoying rattling coming on at 2500rpm under load

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

170k no chain wear guide, no rattling id suggest replacing the timing chain tensioner and see what happens.

@dadadadada4974 8 ай бұрын

So how do you jack the engine without damaging the oil pan? Is this safe to do? I need to change a passenger side 2zzge motor mount and will need to support the engine. Any help or ideas?

@tk2tone883 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u

@2zzlow 2 жыл бұрын

No problem

@ptbruiser2243 3 жыл бұрын

I would gladly pay you to do this to my sons 2000 GTS. Tired of it leaking oil on the driveway

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

If you are serious and within the area message me on Instagram

@ptbruiser2243 3 жыл бұрын

@@2zzlow I am 100% serious, Sadly you live too far from me so i'm stuck doing the job myself. But your video will def help me out

@ambitiousseeds7346 2 ай бұрын

hey bro, can I remove the 2zzge from 05 matrix xrs 6 spd manual without having to remove the transmission? and is it a good idea? i wnat to avoid removing the tranny unless i have to. please let me know.

@brinho109 4 жыл бұрын

When you mention disconnecting the fuel injectors before priming the engine, are you simply turning the engine over with the fuel injectors out?

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, simply priming the engine so that it doesn’t start without oil up on top. I just disconnected the power to the fuel injectors

@brinho109 4 жыл бұрын

@@2zzlow Ah ok. Could this whole procedure be done in a corolla xrs or would you have to take out the engine?

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

You need to remove the exhaust manifold and get it out of the way. The air injection tube coming from the exhaust manifold hugs the timing chain cover.

@zerosevenpro 3 жыл бұрын

Hey did you ever make a video on how to clean the 2zz before installing the cover?

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

i can if you want me to

@andrea981 3 жыл бұрын

@@2zzlow That would interest me too, I'm doing this job right now

@mengx94 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of brake cleaner. Lol

@andrea981 3 жыл бұрын

I ended up using a degreaser on a rag (not directly on the engine)

@remues5 4 жыл бұрын

mine is leaking too, how much you charge to do it? planing to take to a shop but i don’t think they will do as a good job as you and i know they not going to torque it to spec. lmk thanks

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

where are you from? $300 labor only

@juanbarraza5604 2 жыл бұрын

Can I replace the oring on the plunger my 2zz? Engine leaking oil. So counter clock wise from the point of view of the pulley?

@2zzlow 2 жыл бұрын

yes and yes.

@CoBlaze656 Ай бұрын

Instead of hammering the sliding dowels in for the power steering pump I just pressed them in using a ball joint/bushing tool. Also my timing chain tensioner was near impossible to get off, but I couldn't even pry it out, so I ended up wiggling the cover off with the tensioner still in. Bad idea, though, because some black plastic piece came out with it 😅

@CoBlaze656 Ай бұрын

Figured out that it was a piece of the timing belt guide that's closest to the tensioner.

@marcsova7411 4 жыл бұрын

hmmm....howd you rotatwe the crank counterclockwise after the chain tensioner install with the pulley and nut off the crank?

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

I actually let go of the lock pin from the tensioner manual through the inside

@AmeriFanPicker 4 жыл бұрын

2zzlow ahhhhhh. Duh (that's me above noseartguy...for whatever reason when I commented on my laptop it's my name not my handle).

@beats622 4 жыл бұрын

Replaced mine. Used all new gaskets. Got a coolant leak from where the water pump mounts (new oring) and the timing cover in that same area. I took out the water pump, put the original one back in and used some gasket maker around the mounting holes. That leaked stopped. The other one remains. Any ideas?

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

did you make sure to put the bolts in the correct hole? remember 2 of the 6 are different

@beats622 4 жыл бұрын

@@2zzlow ya I did. I ended up taking everything apart and found the timing cover was cracked pretty bad. One snug too much. I got it welded to hold it together for now. I ordered a used timing cover to replace with.

@nat15.9 Жыл бұрын

Please advise if I could follow this video to re seal my 3zz (Altis 2004) ?

@2zzlow Жыл бұрын

not the same

@johnproniewicz4840 2 жыл бұрын

How did you get the power steering pump back in? I'm currently stuck because I didn't realize I needed to move the pins. Nothing seems to work. I need 1mm more clearance to slide it back in.

@2zzlow 2 жыл бұрын

use a hammer to slide the dowels out a bit

@johnproniewicz4840 2 жыл бұрын

@@2zzlow I appreciate the quick reply! I ended up getting a 3"full threaded grade 5 bolt, a nut, fender washers, and a socket that went over the dowel. Had them moved quickly with very little effort. On another note. You can take out the long threaded bolt for the upper mount of the belt tensioner with a 6.5mm socket. Made the job ten times easier. Again, thank you for the quick reply! Your channel and videos made it a fairly easy job.

@brinho109 4 жыл бұрын

The torque specs for the engine mount would be the same for a corolla xrs right?

@brinho109 4 жыл бұрын

Never mind, they are the same after all. Doing this on a corolla xrs with 96k miles the gasket actually was in good condition (all the gaskets were changed of course). Despite the bad leak (oil covering the power steering pump, most of the timing cover) I think in my case the FIPG from factory on the 4 spots of the engine didn't hold up well.

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

yea that also tends to fail and become very brittle over time

@marcsova7411 4 жыл бұрын

slowly working up the balls to do this in-car on my 04 matrix xrs....if its even possible? That metal tube from the air pump to the exhaust manifold(?)....is it even possbile with that in the way? I wish the factory shop manual was better on certain procedures. I do have an 03 ECU so I guess I could delete that pump and pipe...what would be involved in that?

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

that is the air injection tube. you need to remove it from the exhaust down pipe and from the engine. you can then move it out of the way. you cant just swap ecu, you need to plug up those holes on the back of the engine block.

@AmeriFanPicker 4 жыл бұрын

2zzlow what I mean is...I've been running an 03 ecu. And I'm pretty sure I can pass smog this way. If so...then I'd consider deleting the pump and tube etc.

@efrinramos6476 2 жыл бұрын

Saludos necesito piezas para una matrix xrs 2004 hacerte agunas preguntas mas como podriamos comunicarnos. Muy buen Video

@2zzlow 2 жыл бұрын

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@SuperEliflores 4 жыл бұрын

Bro how did you clean that power steering res. it looks squeaky clean

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

Purple power and a pressure washer

@SuperEliflores 4 жыл бұрын

2zzlow did you just dump it in and let it sit over night? Then power wash?

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

I let it sit for a few minutes, shake it and then pressure wash it. Repeat this process like 3-4 times

@SuperEliflores 4 жыл бұрын

2zzlow thanks man I’m going to try it I don’t have a pressure washer but gives me an excuse to buy on e

@BayAreaWrecker 4 жыл бұрын

It's been overdue on my Celica it's been leaking a bit , it gets on the belts and makes a nasty squeaky noise , could this be done in a day or two?

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

It’s only going to get worse. Do it now before the oil goes all over your car and it’s hard to reach areas to clean it up. This job can be done in a few hours if you are dedicated.

@kaeosfactory 4 жыл бұрын

U mean do it b4 it makes your belt slip and get cooked. High RPM plus oil equals surfing belt on pulleys and the belt will get squishy and the end is worst, it explodes. Into a million pieces. And then u overheat and if u are on the highway at night, dead battery trying to get off the highway. Yea. It happened to me.

@45Ballistic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man this helped a lot. I wasn't as careful as you said on the motor mount and I cross threaded it. Would you know the bolt size for the 14mm that connects to the chassis?

@2zzlow 2 жыл бұрын

m10 i believe?

@45Ballistic 2 жыл бұрын

@@2zzlow Cheers mate, that did it. You're definitely a more reliable resource of 7th knowledge than the celica forums.

@monkchief5696 Ай бұрын

When u say to disconnect the fuel injectors to prime the engine . How exactly do you prime the engine ?

@2zzlow Ай бұрын

No fuel delivery so crank spins not allowing the engine to turn on to build oil pressures

@CoBlaze656 Ай бұрын

Just got to that part and was wondering the same thing.

@jayns1 3 жыл бұрын

Were do you order your parts just curious

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

toyota parts deal

@deesmas 3 жыл бұрын

Mine can be your 7th car! P0012 code is kicking my noob butt! Changed the oil, timing solenoid, lift solenoid, and crankshaft sensor for giggles. Dont want to mess with my timing myself. Ugh

@2zzlow 3 жыл бұрын

bring it over and i can look at it

@AmeriFanPicker 3 жыл бұрын

How do you hold the crank for torquing the nut?

@2zzlow 2 жыл бұрын

I just use an impact at medium settings and ive been fine.

@AmeriFanPicker 2 жыл бұрын

@@2zzlow oh wow thanks. You know what size torx socket you need for that threaded torx bolt that holds the tensioner piston???

@carloscrod_ 4 жыл бұрын

Hey 2zzlow!! My name is carlos, I’m currently on the way home from the Bay Area back to my hometown Santa Rosa. I just finished checking out a 2006 XRS!! The guy wants 4000. While test driving it I got some weird noise shifting into 3rd. I’ve read that 3rd and 4th on this C60 transmission. And the seller also mentioned that I should beware of the clutch in the future months from now. I told him I would be back Thursday with cash in hand. Is there any way you can skype me and explain what’s wrong with the 3rd gear and how much a new clutch would be? Or get on a quick phone call. Or maybe just a response? I’d appreciate anyone else’s input onto what is going on with this car I’m trying to buy.

@2zzlow 4 жыл бұрын

hit me up on instagram