Confused Cambelt Or Chain

[cab262]

Hi guys there seems to be some confusion over what Avensis models have a Cambelt and which ones have a chain,,According to AutoData the same engine code can have either,,

Well I've had a good look at mine, a 2006 2.0 D4D and it certainly looks like its a chain, as the fuel pump is driven directly from the camshaft and not via a pulley and there are no obvious plastic covers anywhere to remove that would normally give access to the timing belt.

Please can someone clarify

Thanks Paul

[Aamir2892]

If theirs not any plastic covers then its a chain but i'm not 100% certain.

[cab262]

If theirs not any plastic covers then its a chain but i'm not 100% certain.

Thanks for the reply, since I posted I've found out that the face lift models IE indicators on the wing mirrors etc are chain driven "Thank God"

[Beagh1958]

To Cab262.

D4D Avensis from 03 to 05 has cast iron block with alloy head and is belt driven,belt being covered by plastic covers, engine code is 1CD-FTV. 2006 model onwards has alloy block and head & is absolutely 100% chain driven. Autodata has a different code for later engine, unless you have picked up late 2005 model that has sat around & been sold on a 06 plate.

Regards, Beagh.

PS: You can also confirm this via forum user "Parts-King". Work's for offical Toyota main dealer.