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Help with timing chain on 2008 Tundra

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by kalanz, Feb 16, 2020.

  1. Feb 16, 2020 at 3:44 PM
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    kalanz

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    can anyone help me with the timing chain on a 08 tundra vvti v6 motor
     
  2. Feb 16, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    Mr Badwrench

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    What do you need help with specifically? Also, which v6?
     
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  3. Feb 16, 2020 at 3:48 PM
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    bleach

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    I think he has a 1GR-FE.
     
  4. Feb 16, 2020 at 8:40 PM
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    JohnLakeman

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    I'll guess that someone has told @kalanz that your Tundra has a code P0016 indicating a stretched timing chain. Linked below is an excellent video (1:30:44) replacing the timing chain on a Toyota 4.0L V6. This is a huge job. Episode 5 shows the actual timing chain replacement. If you want to see how the diagnosis was made, start at Episode 1.

    Edit @kalanz: Starting at Episode 1 will be time consuming, but could actually be beneficial. There are other possible causes of code P0016 that have to be eliminated.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR50da0sDOc
     
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  5. Feb 16, 2020 at 9:11 PM
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    Most timing chain jobs are far bigger jobs than belts. Looks like we have some good sleuths here on this forum.
     
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