Toyotaphiles

VolvoMan

Could any of you tell me whether a '00 Yaris 1.0 VVTi would have a belt or a chain? I have been doing some googling and most of it suggests the latter, however, when I checked mine today it had what clearly looked like a belt

Thanks.

colm_mcm

chain.

Only VVT-i engines I know of that have a belt are the Lexus 6 cylinder ones.

You can't usually see a timing belt on an engine (toothed belt on the side of the engine) unless you remove a cover.

Yaris's usually don't need chain replacement, although water pumps can get rattly at around 100,000 miles.

VolvoMan

colm_mcm wrote: »

chain.

Only VVT-i engines I know of that have a belt are the Lexus 6 cylinder ones.

I think I must be needing a trip to Specsavers then...

pajero12

Youd probably have to take off a cover to see the chain would you not?

Hal1

Autodata says timing chain.

colm_mcm

you probably saw an alternator belt. the older ones had hydraulic power steering so could be that belt too.

VolvoMan

pajero12 wrote: »

Youd probably have to take off a cover to see the chain would you not?

colm_mcm wrote: »

you probably saw an alternator belt. the older ones had hydraulic power steering so could be that belt too.

On second glances, you're right. I feel like a total gobsh1te!:o

colm_mcm

no sneaky editing now

unkel

Several belts to see down there but not a timing belt

I'm no fan of Toyotas, but they deserve respect for moving back to using chains. If only more manufacturers would follow...

Afaik all current BMWs and Mercedes use chains. Any other manufacturer out there that does not use timing belts?

unkel

LIGHTNING wrote: »

Didnt BMW only make the switch back recently though?

Well I don't know much about entry level BMWs but all 5-series and 7-series have had chains for several decades afaik