Avensis 2004 Timing Belt

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Thu 5 Jan 2006 11:50
Avensis 2004 Timing Belt - Snakey
I've just got a 2004 1.8 T3-S Avensis (petrol) and I'm trying to find the the recommended timing belt change interval.

I don't think there's a Haynes manual out yet and theres some confusion at the dealership (they originally said it has a chain, but then changed their minds and said it has a belt as its the 2.0 that has a chain, and they would 'get back to me' on the interval)

I'm guessing along the usual lines of 5 Years/60k maximum, but would be interested in anyone elses knowledge. After my experiences with Ford dealers I take main dealers information with a large pinch of salt!

Strangely the owners manual makes no mention of the belt at all.
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Thu 5 Jan 2006 14:46
Avensis 2004 Timing Belt - Snakey
Just spoken to another dealer who says it is a chain! And is on all the petrol models of this age.

Confusing! But hopefully correct.
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Thu 5 Jan 2006 20:27
Avensis 2004 Timing Belt - blue_haddock
It is a chain on these engine, off the top of my head the only engine in the current toyota range with a belt is the D4D engine.
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