Toyota Celica: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (1986 - 2005)

The 1.8L Toyota Celica from 2000 to 2005 has a timing chain and interference engine. All other Toyota Celica engines from 1986 to 2002 have timing belts and non-interference engines.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Toyota Celica.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2005 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2005 Toyota Celica has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2004 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2004 Toyota Celica has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2003 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2003 Toyota Celica has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2002 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2002 Toyota Celica has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2001 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2001 Toyota Celica has a timing chain and an interference engine.

2000 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 2000 Toyota Celica has a timing chain and a interference engine.

1999 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1999 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1998 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1998 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1997 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1997 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1996 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1996 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1995 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1995 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1994 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1994 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1993 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1993 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1992 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1992 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1991 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1991 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1990 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1990 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1989 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1989 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1988 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1988 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1987 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1987 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

1986 Toyota Celica - Timing Belt Or Chain

The 1986 Toyota Celica has a timing belt and a non-interference engine.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.