Is the 5SFE an interference engine?
The 5SFE is a “non-interference” engine, meaning that if the belt breaks while the car is running, the valves and pistons are unlikely to be damaged.
What causes timing belt to break?
Misalignment is one of the main causes of the timing belt drive failure and can cause a broken timing belt. Excessive or uneven tooth wear on the timing belt, the belt tracking and tensile failure, and tensile damage can all be attributed to misalignment of the timing belt.
What happens if your Toyota timing belt is broken?
Engine Won’t Start: If your Toyota timing belt is broken, the engine will not start. You may hear the starter motor engage, but it will not ignite the engine, in this case. There also may be some internal engine compartment damage if the timing belt broke while in motion, such as cylinder head hardware, crank bearings, and oil pump.
When to replace timing belt and water pump on Toyota Camry?
Save yourself a bundle by doing some general maintenance on your Camry’s engine yourself. This article applies to the Toyota Camry (1997-2011). Many Camry owners dread the 60,000 mile marker because of the costly timing belt and water pump recommended maintenance interval.
How often do timing belts need to be replaced?
It pays to know what your engine has. Belts need to be replaced at normal intervals (usually every 90-100k on late model cars) or you will have hell to pay. Timing chains however are a different story and will generally last the lifetime of the engine. There are no prescribed timing chain replacement intervals.
When did Toyota stop using the timing chain?
Toyota Matrix: Between 2003 and 2013 the Toyota Matrix was using the timing chain. Toyota Mirai: The Toyota Mirai is an electric vehicle and as such it doesn’t actually have a timing chain or a timing belt. Toyota Prius: The Prius has always used timing chains.