to time belt or not to time belt - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

carlo$ · 11-05-2008, 08:12 PM

my engine is a 2AZ-FE model. according to the toyota maintenance log I never have to replace the timing belt. is that right?

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 11-05-2008, 08:20 PM

V6 has the belt, needs changed every 100k miles

I4 has a chain, never needs to be touched.

Dna_splice · 11-05-2008, 08:54 PM

mm interesting, good to know.

thanks.

BlackCamSe · 11-05-2008, 10:01 PM

the 2AZ-FE has a chain, not belt.

CamrySExxx · 11-05-2008, 10:08 PM

so when does the chain have to be replaced??

J K

***Punks_Not_Dead5*** · 11-05-2008, 10:23 PM

^ every 1k

It's what you get for getting the I4 instead of V6

Dna_splice · 11-05-2008, 10:32 PM

lol.. dammmn.
that would suck.

I4 ftw!

CamryWilly · 11-05-2008, 11:04 PM

Can you hear a chain that long?

A whine or something?

Would be nice

carlo$ · 11-06-2008, 07:48 AM

I4 has a chain huh? another good reason to buy a 4 cyl. Thanks for the reply guys. now i can go spend the $500.00 on a new plasma TV.

BlackCamSe · 11-06-2008, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by carlo$

I4 has a chain huh? another good reason to buy a 4 cyl. Thanks for the reply guys. now i can go spend the $500.00 on a new plasma TV.

the new V6 has a chain also...

TRD VVTi · 11-06-2008, 12:05 PM

Yep, it's a chain in the 2AZ-FE. The V6 Gen 5 should have the belt changed every 6 years or 90,000 miles. Whichever comes first. Not 100,000 miles as stated above.

***CharmCityES*** · 11-06-2008, 08:13 PM

the 2az-fe 2.4 I4 has a timing chain, which under ordinary circumstances never has to be touched...in some cases the chain can stretch and will need replacing, but you'll hear it slapping around in the housing...ive never seen this happen with a 2az, but i recently replaced a timing chain in a 98 corolla 1zz-fe with 140k...it can happen

the 1mz-fe 3.0 V6 and 3mz-fe 3.3 V6 timing belts are due at 90k....i reccomend also replacing the waterpump and seals at that time as well

StoreKeeper · 11-13-2008, 07:21 AM

I have a 07 Camry with a V6 does it have a Chain or Belt.

I'm a little confused.

Thanks in advance

Rx Stores

white07cam · 11-13-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TRD VVTi

Yep, it's a chain in the 2AZ-FE. The V6 Gen 5 should have the belt changed every 6 years or 90,000 miles. Whichever comes first. Not 100,000 miles as stated above.

Quote:

Originally Posted by XxTrD_ToYoTaxX

the new V6 has a chain also...

all gen 6s have chains.. 2007=gen 6

Mike Murrell · 11-14-2008, 09:06 AM

I've put over 400K on chain equipped motors. Never replaced timing chain.

You can too if you keep the oil clean and don't drive like a maniac.