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05-10-2007, 09:04 AM | #1 |
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Does the Yaris' engine have a timing chain or belt?
Just curious. Thanks.
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05-10-2007, 09:07 AM | #2 |
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chain
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05-10-2007, 09:16 AM | #3 |
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I thought vast majority (if not all) cars now had chains versus belts??! No more changes at 60,000. Guess the timing chain can last over 100,000?
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05-10-2007, 09:27 AM | #4 |
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my chain is 110,000 miles old....never broken...!
but i have also the original clutch!!!
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05-10-2007, 09:34 AM | #5 |
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Chains can last indefinitely. Belts are quiet, but a pain in the butt because they have to be changed. I'm glad Toyota seems to have gone to chains in all of their engines now. I think Honda still uses belts in some of their engines.
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05-11-2007, 10:06 PM | #6 |
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What does the manual say for how many miles the chain needs to be changed?
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05-11-2007, 10:08 PM | #7 |
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IIRC it's a non-interference head....so if it breaks you'll be okay, but it will still cost a pretty penny to fix none the less.
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05-11-2007, 11:05 PM | #8 |
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Normally a chain will wear and stretch, giving you lots of warning (noise, poor performance, etc.), but a belt works fine until it snaps.
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05-12-2007, 03:59 AM | #9 |
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If they can make a belt to replace the transmission, how hard can it be to make one that's as durable as a timing chain?
Since I had to change the timing belt 2 times on my old Honda before I sold it, I'm glad I don't have to worry about timing belt changes. I wasted $1500 on the belt replacement, simply because the manufacture couldn't rely on their product and I had pay expense. |
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