cold start knock/rattle fixed

Well I watched their 2 hour long video and didn't really learn much cause they didn't talk much while putting the engine back together explaining what they were doing or things that needed to be done that are out of the ordinary. So hope you all dont mind me asking some questions, as I dont want to make any mistakes on this job.

 

Well after a Google search for gasket master prius head gasket kit, I found your thread with more video links from them
New head gasket replacement video from Gasket Masters | PriusChat

 

Ok, I just want to make sure I do everything right, so I am going to make a step by step of what needs done and then u tell me if I need to do something more or different.
1. Clean head gasket surface, head has been to machine shop and is done, with new valve stem seals
2... install head gasket and head, make sure not to drag head across the gasket
3.. dip new head bolts in oil and install. Torque to 36 ft lbs in correct order, the tighten all 90° more in same order, then tighten 45° more in same order.
4... clean surfaces for cam carrier assembly, be sure to remove all oil, apply ultra black in a 3/16" bead, install cam carrier with cams, is there a certain order that them bolts get tightened down? And what torque?
Will continue in more posts so this 1 isn't so long.

 

5... line up colored links on timing chain with Mark's on gears. Install new thermostat housing on cover. Remove chain tensioner from cover. Install timing chain guides on block.
6... apply ultra black on timing chain cover, dont forget small circle in the middle of the cover. Have 2 people to guide cover in place and install cover. Install bolts and tighten down. Install new water pump and oil filter assembly. Install chain tensioner. Install crank pulley. What torque on bolt for it?

 

I had fipg in the shopping cart for $21, but removed it when I was told that ultra black is used by gasket masters and it gives more time to get things together and tightened down. I found this product at my local farm store and thought it might be even better. Give me your opinions on it or if I should just get the ultra black, as fipg is not an option now as I plan to get this car back together this weekend.

 

Can someone tell me the proper torque and sequence of the cam assembly or post a link to it. I have searched and there are way too many results to search they them all. Thank you

 

Mendel, I would sure appreciate that, gonna start putting it back together today, but wont be able to put a lot of time in on it today. Tomorrow I hope to get most of it done.

 

Well shit, the machine shop took all the camshaft followers/adjusters out and just threw them in a bag. I see that there is only 1 part number for them, not a bunch of different lengths. But I measured everyone of them and they measure anywhere between 1.466" to 1.480". I turn the top while holding the bottom and can't seem to alter the length, so how do they adjust? Automatically? So next question, do I need to measure the valve lash and put the right length follower in to get the valve lash correct? If so, what is the valve lash?

 

After talking to a friend, we think these followers/adjusters are like a hydraulic lifter that adjusts automatically with oil pressure. Are we correct?

 

Mendel, I could not find the camshaft housing tightening info in any of the pdf's you uploaded. So I am still st a standstill till i know how to do that. Thanks

 

Ok, a google search answered my question, the gen 3 has hydraulic self adjusting valve lash adjusters.
Gen 2 need valve adjustment? | PriusChat