Does a Toyota Corolla have an interference engine?
All models of the 2019 Toyota Corolla have an interference engine with a timing chain.
Is a 97 Corolla an interference engine?
Moderator. They are non-interference engines.
Does a corolla have a timing belt?
Does My Toyota Have a Timing Belt? Recent Toyota models like the 2020 Corolla, the 2020 RAV4, and even the 2020 Toyota Yaris are all equipped with a timing chain rather than a timing belt. However, older Toyota models may still be equipped with timing belts.
How do I know if my engine is interference or non-interference?
The difference between an interference and non-interference engine is whether there is a gap between the valve that is fully open and the piston that is in the top position. If there is a gap, the engine is called a non-interference engine. If there is no gap, it is an interference engine.
What kind of timing belt does a 1998 Corolla use?
The 1.8L engine in the 1998 and 1999 Corolla has a chain, not a belt. I don’t know if it has an interference fit, but the chain should last for the life of the car. Older models with the 1.6L engine used a timing belt (I don’t know about pre-1998 with the 1.8L)
What happens when the timing belt breaks on a car?
The level of damage caused by a broken timing belt can depend on the type of engine you have in your car. A non-interference engine provides clearance between the valves and pistons, so if the timing belt breaks, you might end up with bent valves, and you might have to have your cylinder heads rebuilt, but the engine isn’t likely to be destroyed.
When do you need a belt on a Toyota Corolla?
Unless Toyota is changing their procedures, all recent model Corollas need their belts done at 60k, although the belts are often good for 80-100K. The 1.8L engine in the 1998 and 1999 Corolla has a chain, not a belt. I don’t know if it has an interference fit, but the chain should last for the life of the car.
What causes a Toyota Corolla to not start?
Engine Won’t Start – If your Corolla’s timing chain or belt has fallen off completely, broken, or has jumped a few teeth, it is entirely possible that the engine won’t even start. You might hear it slapping around as the engine cranks over. If this is the case, the damage is already done.