Does a 1999 Toyota CAmry have a timing belt or chain?
Does my vehicle have a timing belt or timing chain?
| Model | Year | Belt / Chain / Gear |
|---|---|---|
| Camry Hybrid | 2007-2020 | Chain |
| Celica | 1990-1999 | Belt |
| 2000-2005 | Chain | |
| C-HR | 2018-2020 | Chain |
What happens when the timing belt breaks on a Toyota CAmry?
If a timing belt breaks in a freewheeling engine, the engine will simply stop running. But other Toyota engines are interference engines. This means that the pistons, when fully extended, occupy the same place in the cylinders as the valves do when they’re open.
Is the Toyota Camry 2001 an interference engine?
Toyota Camry 2001–Interference Engine? I have a 2001 Camry with very low miles, just over 37k, bought from a relative. It is due (well, overdue) for a timing belt due to age. Is the 4-cylinder engine in this car an “interference” type that damages the valves if/when the belt breaks? Or does it just stall?
Can a Toyota 2.2 liter 4 cylinder engine be interference?
Tester July 5, 2016, 11:34pm #3 The Toyota 2.2 Liter 4 cylinder engine is not an interference type engine. So if the timing belt fails the engine just stops running with no damage to the engine. Since the front of the engine is going to be opened up to do the timing belt. now would be the time to replace the water pump.
What kind of engine does a Toyota Camry have?
All the vvti engines are interference engines, which is why Toyota moved back to chains instead of belts. The 3MZ and vvti 1MZ being notable exceptions. 1990 Toyota Camry LE 3S-FE. All the vvti engines are interference engines, which is why Toyota moved back to chains instead of belts. The 3MZ and vvti 1MZ being notable exceptions.
What happens to a Toyota 2.2 liter engine?
Many people use the Gates web site to answer that question. Tester July 5, 2016, 11:34pm #3 The Toyota 2.2 Liter 4 cylinder engine is not an interference type engine. So if the timing belt fails the engine just stops running with no damage to the engine.