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timing chain
The 1.8 liter four cylinder engine in a 2002 Toyota MR2 has a timing CHAIN
It comes with a chain.
The Toyota MR2 factory recommendations say to change the belt at 90,000 miles. If the belt runs past its use and the belt can snap leading to complete engine failure.
No , the 1.6 liter 4 cylinder engine in a 1987 Toyota MR2 is not an interference engine
The timing belt is not difficult to replace nor is it expensive in and of itself. The problem is that the timing belt is difficult to get to. Mechanics also suggest that you replace the water pump and possibly some other components so that the the same area does not have to be dismantled in the future to do these repairs. It is not hard to get into the $400+ range.
It has a chain that requires no maintenance and should last the life of the engine.
the cam/timing belt should be replaced at least every 60,000miles
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after about 80k
The alternator is located by the right side wheel, at the bottom of the timing belt. It is a difficult process to remove and replace. It must come out the top, so depending on the model of MR2, you may have to disconnect the cruise control and move it aside. You can move it out the bottom but you would have to remove the exhaust.
Your 1.8 liter - 4 cylinder has a timing CHAIN