You made that job look like a gravy train with biscuit wheels, good job.

Thank you so much for the video. I followed it to the letter and was able to fix a 2012 Tundra with leaking cam towers.

Incredible craftsmanship. Been following this issue for a long time. Thanks for taking the time to make and post!

Wow I am impressed! Did 3 and never thought of a short cut like this till today. I thought I gotten fast at it ! Definitely doing this on my next one

If anyone else does this it would be super helpful to document it. It would be nice to have another guide just to make sure this process gets done correctly and nothing is damaged. Thanks for the video

As a flat rate tech. I love these job. 15-20 hours to reseal the cam towers. Done by lunch time 😉😉good work brother.

Just found this video because I believe mines starting on the driver side. Super impressed by the video and details. You gained my like, subscribe and comment!

hmm did my first one 3 weeks ago.. figured i could do the next like this. good thing this video exists so i know how im doing them from now on! (ive done the 3.5 rear cam gears in the car, so this shouldnt be much harder)

Awesome video! Straight to the point!

Just bought a 2012 with 135k 5.7L in Feb. 2023. Was trade in at Chevy dealer. They must have cleaned up the leak because I specifically looked for it w a spotlight. Mine seems like a seepage. No topping off any oil. Also about 3 months ago, I have the infamous timing chain (slight) cold start rattle start too. Now I am thinking to just get the timing chain done and while im at it, might as well do the cam towers as well since its all there in one shot saving on labor. The wife and I like the clean accident free dealer serviced truck. With all oil changes done on time. I guess I cannot complain. Was $15500 plus tax, tags. Paid cash. Plan on keeping it a LONG time.

Just had this done on my truck and he said tensioners are a real pain to get in and hes been doing this for literally 30 years said KZfaq video makes it look real easy lol price was 750 for both sides thank god I know him 😅

I dig the quick repair but if that primary chain comes off a tooth, that engine is toast. Shame you cannot replace the chain tensioners through the valve covers. Would have been nice if Yota put an access cover over the tensioners...

EXCELLENT VIDEO! I’ve replaced many timing chains, and the 4.7 Toyota Tundra timing belt. I love the challenge, built many diesel and gasoline engines. This is incredible! Thank you very much, I know what it takes to keep the timing chain in place. I love the hexagons for the wrench on the cams. The hex lets you move them just enough to re-pin the dowel in the drive gear or cams. As long as you keep the tension on the chain so it can’t jump a tooth, you got it made!

Love these jobs as a flat rate tech 😉😉 I also pull the timing cover off with the valve covers still on 😉😉

Heyyyy!!!! I got it!!! I kept at it and just like in your video the little cylinder to the tensioner finally went all the way up, you just have to keep moving that lever back n forward and press until it'll finally release that oil trapped in there and go all the way up!! Thanks !! I'm on my way now!!! Tundra been down about 6months now...YESSS!!

Great video. Watched it like 10 times now; tackling my first cam carrier job this morning. Been avoiding these for too long now.

Que bien se siente uno cuando lleva su carro a un profesional y te hace un excelenticimo trabajo eso no tiene precio

Dude! Your pretty bad ass! My truck doesn’t have this problem but if it ever does. I will know how to fix it!

Awesome! Thanks for making the video.

By the way the beat is smashing baby love that music and really matches your work...the sound of i got this!!

hands down to the workin man. you deserve more thumbs up for doing this. i hate this motor because of this. how many hours did you flag on this? i know i will struggle on this when i get one. lol. maybe ill just send them to you customer pay. lol

I don't understand why there is not a "Real" gasket for this instead of that black silicone/paste/gasket maker? What did the earlier engines use that didn't have this problem?

What is it with Toyota not using pre-made gaskets? What’s the cause of this problem? Is it a faulty design, is the factory sealant inferior, or is the sealant being installed incorrectly? Ever see another leak after performing the repair? How many hours of labor?

freaking awesome video. mine has so much work to do including this and I do not have the balls yet to do...

Man that engine was spotless

Good Work. Own a 2011 Crewmax with 65K just waiting for that day to happen.

Why did you leave out the silicone application step?? That’s the most important part.

SAVED MY LIFE

Where can I take my truck for this repair?

If only leaking on the passenger side, do you want to repair both sides?

Where are you? You need to do mine 2013 82K miles 1 owner. They said they are a leaking! No gasket between the cam cradles and the head ??

Good job! I'm always scared to short cut em like that.

How many hours did it actually take to complete this? I’m a tech myself and need to do this on my personal truck. This will be the first time I’ve done a cam tower job. Thanks

Is it required to remove the fuel line on the driver's side? Or just makes it easier to get it out of the way? I prefer to not disturb any connections that aren't necessary, but some are just better to remove and clear out of the way. Thanks for a super helpful video!

Was the Timing not critical that might jump?

At 7:03 what are you doing there? Looks like you are pressing down on something with the pry bar.

Is this a pretty common problem? Searched a few threads and seems like it is with the grey seal, and toyota doesnt really wanna fix unless you raise cane? I had a 2013 with the 4.6 about 90k miles and no problems i knew of. Looking to get another on or maybe a 2015 with a 5.7 but this has me rethinking. Thanks for the vid!

Will this work with the 4.6? A I stupid for even considering purchasing a Tundra with this issue that was revealed during a pre purchase inspection?

Now, would be nice if you could replace pesky timing tensioner without removing the whole front.

Hi @the workin' man - What dealer do you work at? I'd like to bring my truck to you!

When this happens, is it a major leak? Will you notice a significant drop in oil level on the dip stick? Or can you just keep an eye on it and top it off if needed? I'm thinking of trading my '07 Sequoia for a '16.

After the dealer wanted 7k to do this job, i did it myself about 40k miles ago roughly 2 years ago on my 13 tundra. And no seeping or leaks to date.. i use and drive the truck hard, did about 20 hours worth of research and it took me 3 hours per side. Started on sunday morning at 10am and finished up and running at 430pm. Maybe working on vehicles is my calling, i would only charge 800 a side 1600 total. The damn dealer wanted 7000... jesus

Legit vid man

Why not just remove the front timing cover? I'm new to this motor and just trying to understand (not challenging). Removing the front timing cover would allow you to also replace the tensioners (preventative maintenance if previous owner was lazy with oil changes), and make the chain/sprocket removal much easier. Or does that add a significant amount of time to the job? Just curious. This method looks like a great alternative but (sounds like from the comments) that the biggest struggle is getting the tensioners released from the top, hence the opening question. Thanks so much for a super helpful video!

Like that technique to reseal those cam towers. Believe me, I know well enough about those engines and I do quite the same. Anyways, Great Job and thanks for Sharing! You got a Sub! Also can you tell me the Name of that tune towards the end of your Vid?

Is this leak a huge issue if not addressed? I been wanting to get a new tundra but dont want deal with this issue if it exists on new models

Nice work!! I am a Benz tech and my '13 with 74k miles just broke #6 exhaust valve spring-- Can I just move the exhaust cam out of the way and put a new spring in? Looking for the easiest way. Thanks PS you do side work??

How did you retract and lock the tensioners for the sub chain?

Nice job!

Great video, thanks for posting. May just try to do the fix myself. But I have to know where you got the intro music. That is catchy as hell.

You probably covered this somewhere already, but how many hours did it take you? Thanks!

When this happens, is it a major leak? Will you notice a significant drop in oil level on the dip stick? Or can you just keep an eye on it and top it off if needed? I'm thinking of trading my '05 tundra for a 07.

Thanks so much.what are the Torque specs for the cam tower thanks

What years are affected by this issue? I’m looking at purchasing a 2008 sequoia with the 5.7 and 4x4. I’m curious if this issue is more prevalent with the newer models. Any input?

Clearly you're a pro at doing this job. What kind of time is one looking at to do this job? Is it a full day? A whole weekend?

Hello there, hey your video got me over a stump pulling my heads off, didn't know how to get my cams loose from my timing chain sprockets, so with your video I was able to move past that part and get my heads off to change my head gasket but now putting it back together I can't seem to get my tensioner loose enough to put my sprocket with chain on back onto my cams as easy as you did in your video...need help

Your legend 🤘🤘🤘💪💪also my tundra 😁 have Same a problem thank you pro

So did u drain the oil to get some more slack out of the tentioner because i am doing one now and its not pushing into the tensioner housing

Is it the same method for the 1UR-FSE? Would I still have to drain the coolant if I have the electric fans?

@The Workin’ Man what kind of wrench did you use to loosen the camshaft I know it’s a 17mm

It was warranty, no need to pull front cover. I prefer pulling front cover though.

I own a 2013 Tundra 5.7 with 85K miles on it which seems to have developed a cam tower leak. My dealership has quoted me a $4,901.00 estimate to fix this issue. I realize this is a big job, however I'm having a problem spending that kind of money on a repair if it's only going to reoccur in the future. Can anyone tell me if the seals/gaskets have been redesigned to eliminate this leak issue in the future? Is there a better sealer to use or aftermarket seals that won't prematurely fail? A $5,000 engine repair bill on a Toyota engine with only 85K miles on it is a hard pill to swallow.

Pro in action

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Great video, l am trying to fix the cam tower leakage from my 2014 tundra. Did you use gaske or sealant on towers ?

Are Cam Tower Leaks a common problem for the 5.7 L motor? How often do they occur? 1 out of 10, 1out of 100, 1 out of 1000? This seems like a significant flaw with this motor. Have they fixed the problem for the 2021 models?

This has affected the 5.7 engines for several model years. Why hasen't this company addressed this issue ? Why don't they do the right thing and own up to the issue and at least extend the warranty to cover this problem ? I have a 2014 that i put only 5k per year on so mine will no doubt happen when the warranty expires which i'm sure toyota is hoping for. Come on toyota do the right and ethical thing here !! These vehicles are to expensive just to receive this kind of (or lack of) service.

Is there any risk of the chain jumping time on the crank sprocket doing it this way? Wicked shortcut, thanks for sharing!

Bad valve gasket or leaking cam tower? How can I tell the difference? Thanks

I'm wondering if you or anyone knows if the problem has been resolved by Toyota on 2019 or later year? The only info I am able to find on the web is about 2010-2018 years

Brilliant sir where are you located I need both sides done.

Doing this job currently. Had my pick in the tensioner, and it managed to fall out. You think I can get the tensioner compressed again or will I have to take the cover off....

Is there a specific RTV that I should be using for this repair, as it is black and not Grey like the factory Fipg? Thank you

used any seal or gasket for this repair? thanks

Hey man. Thad an awesome video . I have a '14 tundra with 40k miles and it just happened 2 days ago . It's leaking oil from the driver's side. IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS ISSUES ?

Do you think it would be possible to replace the timing chain tensioners that way ?

Great video! Is this problem still occurring in the '16 & '17 Tundras? My '12 started @ 75k miles. I've stopped it using a qt of Lucas stop leak in every oil change. Mine was minor on 1 side(so far)

Does the engine need to be at TDC to do this repair?

So, when a mechanic uses this shortcut, the timing belt skips a tooth, and the engine is trashed, does the mechanic buy the customer a new engine at their own expense, does the mechanic play dumb, tell the customer there was something wrong with their engine, and try to screw the customer?

Did I miss it! Never saw any FIPG used?

What type of sealant do you use? Or where can I get parts

How much do you charge for this job ?

Hi WORKIN MAN - did you use THREEBOND 1207B ?

At what point did you replace seals or gaskets?

Anyone knows who can do this in maryland to my truck ? I would like someone expert on this.

Any one please suggest how much it cost to repair at Toyota? Is it worth repairing it in small shop for less ??

Can I postpone this repair with an oil leak repair fluid?

Just took my wife's Sequoia in for an oil change. And was told It needs cam towers re-seal. They want $5,000 is that an accurate price or is the dealer trying to screw me??

I am questioning wanting to buy a used sequoia . This is a huge expensive repair.

I need help anybody in Austin

So theres no gasket? I swear it looks like mine has a paper gasket between the surfaces.

Would every Toyota service have at least one mechanic who can do this type of work at their dealer service? I just left my tundra 2016 with both cam shaft tower seal leak and very nervous about this. Even more nervous because one on the front guys said that he is not aware that they ever done this repair on any Toyota tundra. Once engine is open once I don't think that engine is that good as factory assembly. Please let me know if I'm wrong 🤔

Leave no evidence for the warranty police! Waiting for bulletin addressing this lol. Guessing you flagged all associated parts for the long way, hopfully.

How many hours?…my dealer charged me $700 for both side

Just got call from dealer and person from Toyota warranty approved to do both sides. They said parts are already ordered and team of head mechanics will work on my tundra unless he lied to me. Wondering how long would take to get those parts and he said they won't open engine until they get all necessary parts at service. He don't have competition date yet, originally I was told by end of the week. Also what he mentioned that most likely they will pull engine out or enough to work on it. Is this true that they need to pull out engine. Also after he stated that they may come up with different solution, don't know what he means by saying that. Also he said definitely they will not remove cab in order to perform this repair, I didn't even ask him about this. Your thoughts?

Why the f are we still doing this i.c.e. bs? Dear Rivian: sold....

I think I quit, too much bolts and nuts. EV time

Dealership wants $4000.00 to do this

Sweet, it's only a 13 min job! 😝🤣

Good video but this is beyond my pay grade unfortunately......