VVT-i noise gone

Startup after changing VVT-i camgear. Compare this with the other vid I have where you can clearly hear the loud rattle for 2 seconds on initial startup.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• VVT-i
• camgear
• startup
• noise
• resolution
• 2ZZ-GE

[RAJSTA81]

How much did the repair bill come to??

I have a 2009 Aurion with the 2GR-FE V6 and i have noise at cold start up for a good second.

Do you know if this can damage the engine?

[KaizenSerika]

@RAJSTA81 In my case the repair bill was only the new cam gear itself as I do all my automotive work. For the 2ZZ-GE the cam gear is around $120. No idea how much it is for the 2GR.

The noise doesn't ordinarily damage the engine. In your case I'd make sure it is coming from the VVT-i gear though, could also be other type of noises such as rod bearings. Those will damage the engine.

[carlistillu]

How did you repair the noise?????

[KaizenSerika]

@carlistillu By replacing the VVT-i cam gear. That's the only way to repair the noise.

[KaizenSerika]

@EastSide5Up6Dwn You need to buy a new VVT-i intake cam gear to replace the old one.

[EastSide5Up6Dwn]

@KaizenSerika hey excuse me im canadian french and my vvt-i is doin tractor noise to can you explain me clearly in private whut i should do ..

[nesmsm]

@KaizenSerika

then is not the cam gear :(, I've tried so many things...

there is a video response of my tractor



[KaizenSerika]

@nesmsm

In my other video what I do is pull the connector to the oil control valve while the engine is idling. If the noise stays the same then it's not the cam gear.

[nesmsm]

mine also has the tractor noise, is there anyway to find out if the problem is the vvti cam gear before buying one?

[KaizenSerika]

@KryptoDragon

This is a '00 Celica GT-S.