WalnutinUK 1 Posted July 20 Having just ordered a new Hybrid 1.8 litre Corolla I am curious to know if it has a timing belt or a timing chain (as in my 2012 Auris). Thank You. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flash22 399 Posted July 20 Belts were phased out, by around 2005 on most petrol cars by many marques (but there's always an exception to that) you still find timing belts on some diesels 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonkhaled 28 Posted July 20 The Corolla has a timing chain 1 hour ago, flash22 said: Belts were phased out, by around 2005 on most petrol cars by many marques (but there's always an exception to that) you still find timing belts on some diesels VAG actually brought back the timing belt with the introduction of its MQB cars back in 2013-> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timmon 176 Posted July 22 According to the Toyota spec sheet, the 1.8 has engine code 2ZR-FXE (UK Spec and price list attached) I can only find an Aussie technical spec sheet that says this model has a timing chain. http://australiancar.reviews/2ZR-FXE-engine.php#:~:text=The 2ZR-FXE engine had double overhead camshafts - made from,cover contained an oil jet. The aspect that confuses me is the article keeps refering to the engine in past tense "Had" rather than "Has" so I hope this is the right information for you. Corolla Prices Specification and Equipment_tcm-3060-1682338.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyHSD 356 Posted July 22 All Toyota hybrids are timing chain driven, no need to worry about them service or replace, only important is to do regular services on time and with the correct Oil grade and quality filters. That’s all. 👍 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flash22 399 Posted July 22 4 hours ago, Timmon said: According to the Toyota spec sheet, the 1.8 has engine code 2ZR-FXE (UK Spec and price list attached) I can only find an Aussie technical spec sheet that says this model has a timing chain. http://australiancar.reviews/2ZR-FXE-engine.php#:~:text=The 2ZR-FXE engine had double overhead camshafts - made from,cover contained an oil jet. The aspect that confuses me is the article keeps refering to the engine in past tense "Had" rather than "Has" so I hope this is the right information for you 2ZR-FXE has been around for 6-7 years over time the engines get changed to meet the latest emissions standards and are adapted for each market https://media.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/files_mf/1589988176200312M3CorollatechspecWLTP.pdf 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timmon 176 Posted July 23 Thanks Rob, I could not find that spec sheet. That's one to file. Useful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WalnutinUK 1 Posted August 18 Many thanks for the useful information everyone, feeling happier now... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
