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#357 of 1322 by eneth Feb 08, 2001 (4:58 pm)
Not all Toyotas use belts. The 1.8L engine in the Corolla and Prizm (1998 to present) use a chain-driven camshaft, not a belt. It does not require routine replacement as a belt does.
#358 of 1322 Chain on 98-present 1.8L Toyota engine. by jodar96 Feb 09, 2001 (5:29 am)
This is very interesting. I have never seen anybody using chain on such a small engine. Timing chains are usually used in bigger displacement and more advanced engines. I trust what is said here, and will verify it. Thanks for the info. Chains last much longer than belts, but over the years, they get noisy.
#359 of 1322 by eneth Feb 10, 2001 (1:33 pm)
That Toyota engine is among the more advanced 4-cylinder engines you'll see on the market.   Other makers use chains in similar-displacement engines as well - Saturn, for one. The home-grown Saturn 1.9L 4-cylinder uses a chain (not sure about the European 4- and 6-cylinder engines in the L-series, though).
#360 of 1322 Chains by moparbad Feb 11, 2001 (9:08 pm)
Nissan is also using timing chains. I own Prizms and a Nissan. Many small motors now have timing chains.
#361 of 1322 owner of 90 prizm by ken126 Feb 12, 2001 (6:32 am)
I went looking at the new prizms and to tell you the truth they are very bland and the rear leg room is no better than my 90 model. It almost felt and looked like the same car from 11 years ago. I didnt want to look else where, but I dont think I can buy this car again. I am going to check the Sentra and Elantra next.
#362 of 1322 It's timing chain by wenyue Feb 13, 2001 (12:52 pm)
Toyota Corolla from 1998 onward uses the timing chain. If I remember right, it only recommend inspection every 36K miles, no replacement is required until well after 100,000 miles (if ever).   1998-current Prizm uses the Toyota engine. So it's the same timing mechanism.
#363 of 1322 Many thanx! by tim1my Feb 15, 2001 (8:51 am)
....to everyone who provided their insights regarding my timing belt or chain question. The moment you took to share it is appreciated.
#364 of 1322 retrofit ABS by k33 Feb 15, 2001 (9:29 am)
I own a 1999 Chevy Prizm without ABS. Is it possible to put ABS on it? If so, any idea what the cost would be to have it done?   Thanks,    Ken
#365 of 1322 k33 by wenyue Feb 15, 2001 (1:32 pm)
I doubt it. ABS is extremely complex, and it's a factory option. I don't think any ordinary dealer could do the job.
#366 of 1322 k33 by badbrett79 Feb 15, 2001 (5:15 pm)
even if u could get abs aftermarket youd probably pay dearly for them try trading in on a lsi which iccludes abs

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