Timing Belt 97 celica

[DCTacoma]

Just bought a 97 celica and just wondering how bad the timing belt is to change? i also have the change the oil pan gasket which shouldnt be to bad i dont think.

[blkavalon]

oil pan is easy, just remove the bolts and drop the pan. but the timing belt is another story. if you are not mechanically inclined don't try it. mechanic would a safer option. but if you are confident go for it. good luck!!

[DCTacoma]

Im pretty decent with cars, i helped do a timing belt on like an old mistubishi, just wondering if anyone had like a step by step or even just some pointers would help. thanks

[DCTacoma]

Is the 2.2l in my 1997 celica an interference or not interference motor? If it is a non interference motor then if the timing belt breaks it wont hurt the motor right?

[blkavalon]

i know the 3sfe motor is a non-interference engine and your engine (5sfe) is very similar to 3SFE so i assume its a non-interference engine. no damage will happen on non-interference engines in a timing belt snap.