Timing belt/timing chain!??
Hullo peeps.
g/f has a 1 litre Yaris on a 51 plate. Service book suggests timing belt needs changing at 60,000 miles (£450 - £550 = Yikes!!). Lady on the phone reckons it should have a timing chain and so it does not require changing. My question is, what would make a manufacturer use a chain rather than belt (apart from that it would be more durable). Without having any reason to back it up, I assumed that a chain would be used on cars with bigger engines and did not expect the one litre Yaris to have one (like I say, I have no reason for thinking this, just my niaivity). Does anyone know if the Yaris has a chain rather than a belt or how I might find out??? Thanks guys. |
Toyota Main Dealer will have the details - give them a call or ask on the Yaris Forums.
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Chains are a bit more expensive, so just the quality cars have them. I'm impressed the Yaris has one, but not that surprised as they have a good reputation for quality.
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Originally Posted by pslewis
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Toyota Main Dealer will have the details - give them a call or ask on the Yaris Forums.
The other one said they thought it had a chain which didn't need changing. She then said she would check with someone more technical and would call me back. Just wanted to find out from someone else before I made the decision. |
My wifes old 1.0 micra used to have a chain not a belt, so probably not that unusual on jap cars
Rich |
Originally Posted by RichardS2005
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My wifes old 1.0 micra used to have a chain not a belt, so probably not that unusual on jap cars
Rich |
according to honest john it has a chain (down the bottom) as they tend to snap if your not careful....
Toyota: Yaris (1999 to 2005) |
Originally Posted by Ads78
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Thanks. And nice car!!!!!!!:thumb:
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Originally Posted by RichardS2005
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It was white too.... actually is wasn't a bad little thing, dead light and quite revvy so you could catch quite a few cars by surprise!
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Timing belt cam drives are cheaper to design and build and of course easier to change than a timing chain.
A timing chain is a more mechanically efficient way to drive the camshafts and because the chain runs in oil and is in a pretty clean environment it will last for the life of the engine and is far more reliable after a biggish mileage. I would much prefer a timing chain to a belt any time. Les |
Yep, my Saab has a chain, I hate the mild panic you get with belts as they come up to the change.
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Originally Posted by Ads78
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I meant your Scoob. I've only just upgraded my membership and our little piccies are the same!
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Thanks all.
Nice lady from Tunbridge Wells Toyota rang back. It has a chain cos of the VVTi engine, so it don't need changing - hoorah!! :luxhello: |
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