Ok, much confusion!! What's the low-down on my 2000 V8 Tundra timing belt. I know the interval (90k) but is this a non-interference engine? Thanks!

 

FYI: The Tundra V8 is currently Toyota's only timing belt INTERFERENCE engine. The other Toyota interference engines have timing chains that drive the camshafts. I believe most Toyota engines are non-interference. If that belt breaks while you're tooling down the highway at 70 mph you're in a world of hurt.

 

I hate belts for that reason. Why don't they all just use a chain?

 

There are advantages to belts. It results in a smoother valve train, cheaper to produce, quieter engine, less need to harmonic dampening and a few others I am sure.

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