The symptoms are oil leaking from the timing chain tensioner which should be sealed with an o ring therefore i presume the o ring is faulty.
Timing chain tensioner o ring toyota.
Old leaky rubber o ring.
My trusty 2002 toyota corolla is almost at the 200 000km mark and it was due for a change due to a rattling sound coming from the engine bay.
This is a genuine toyota timing chain tenshioner replacement part.
It also helped with some oil leaking i noticed in that specific area from the worn out o ring which needed replacing anyways.
Timing chain tensioner o ring 90301 22013 fits 1999 2008 toyota corolla matrix.
The best part is our toyota corolla timing chain tensioner o ring products start from as little as 4 70.
Old timing chain tensioner.
There is a possibility that you could cause the timing chain to jump timing.
Fits celica corolla matrix mr2.
Not recommended for everyone.
New old tensioner.
I recommend buying the genuine oem toyota 13540 0d010 tensioner since it has excellent reviews on amazon.
When it comes to your toyota corolla you want parts and products from only trusted brands.
Advance auto parts has 2 different timing chain tensioner o ring for your vehicle ready for shipping or in store pick up.
Toyota did not diagnose the leak i only asked for a price to change the o ring.
I ve since got a price from another toyota dealer 57.
Timing chain tensioner o ring 90301 22013 fits 1999 2008 toyota corolla matrix.
Bead of rtv on o ring.
Signs of a failing timing chain tensioner can include loss of power vehicle shaking or backfiring hard starts or a rough idle.
A timing chain tensioner keeps the right amount of tension in the timing chain by using hydraulic pressure or spring tension.
Pull the old timing chain tensioner straight out and put it aside.