I was wondering if the TC 2.4 has a timing belt or a chain.I just picked up a tc ,and its a fine ride,flint mica 5speed,wing and foglights to come.Guy at work just picked up a black sand pearl with auto.we were wondering if the motor has a chain or a belt,as i had a scion XA AND THE LITTLE 1.5 HAS A CHAIN ! any of you forced induction guys been in the motor yet ? or know for sure what the 2.4 has...........thanks for the info tom

 

I'm 99.99% sure that the tC has a timing chain, not a timing belt. In fact, I think most car manufacturers are going back to timing chains for some reason.

 

The reason for going with a timing chain.. is they last longer...

 

I found a link ,sounds like a chain,also i bet the VVT-I action has something to do with it

heres a link http://www.caranddriver.com/roadtest...-tc-page4.html

 

I found a better one:

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...94111&start=60

318_tC posted pictures of his engine opened up. And there she is. :D


Ahh. I'm sure chains have their own issues though. I know the chain on my brother's motorcycle is a constant nuissance for him (and me when he goes to grease, replace, repair, etc.)

 

Yeeeeeep i would say thats a better link,,,,,,,that answers that thanks again tom

 

=)

glad my pics helped

 

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