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sitopons
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Oct 13, 2008, 10:43 AM

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1990
TOYOTA
CELICA
1.6L
165K

Hi ...I am concern with the timing belt of the car ...I want to know if the timing belt breaks, will it cause damage in the engine thus it would need to be changed immediately to avoid any bad surprises. The thing is I am not sure when was the last time it was changed so I am thinking to wait until the timing belt stops functioning and then replace it, but not so sure it is a good idea.

Thank you


Double J
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Oct 13, 2008, 11:14 AM

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I am not sure if this is an interference engine or not( my guess is that it is).
If it is an interference engine and the belt breaks/jumps time,its game over for the engine,especially at this mileage.
I would never ever wait until a timing belt breaks to replace it....It probably has a recommended replacement interval at 60,000 miles.I would definitely replace it right away since you dont know history on it.


Jim


Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 13, 2008, 4:46 PM

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************* SOHC engine is interference and DOHC is not by that chart. All strictly suggest every 60k for replacement regardless of appearance! T



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Oct 19, 2008, 12:05 AM

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I am not user if this is a sohc or dohc engine , all I know it is 1.6L I4 MPI..how do I find out which type it is...also the car sat ouside the driveway for 8 months would that have a big effect on the timing belt life...?
thanx


Tom Greenleaf
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Oct 19, 2008, 3:05 AM

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If the car's worth a damn it's worth putting in a new one. This car is pushing 20 years old already and time does play a part in rubber parts not just miles. Packaged, climate controled storage of parts (rubber and the like) fares ok but once installed it has been subject to heat and cold extremes and that alone shortens its life.

"S"OHC or "D"OHC means Single or Double Camshaft design "O" = Overhead. There should be a marking somewhere or just glance at the rocker cover to see if it looks like it could house two cams or just one. I still wouldn't risk it and at least take a look at the belt with cover(s) removed.

This may not be your engine but note the "double" cams in this Toyota head and spark plugs go thru the middle if that helps you,

T



(This post was edited by Tom Greenleaf on Oct 19, 2008, 3:11 AM)






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