The 1998 Toyota Sienna does not have an interference engine. This is what makes the engine to be quite sensitive as interference engine design is easier and safer to replace.Ê
No.
No
The 3.3 liter V6 engine in a 2004 Toyota Sienna ( IS NOT ) an interference engine according to Gates ( they make timing belts etc. ) The answer I get from Toyota dealership ... it is an "INTERFERENCE ENGINE" Thinking it is not an "interference engine" could be a very costly mistake.
Noninterference engine.
According to Gates (belt manufacturer), the answer is NO.
It is interference.
No. It is an interference engine.
Replace it every 90,000 miles. Warning: This is an interference engine. If the belt breaks serious engine damage will occur.Not true, 1999 Sienna DOES NOT have an interference engine
No, the engines are interference.
The Toyota Sienna has had interference engines starting from the 2004 model year and continuing through subsequent models. The earlier models, specifically from 1998 to 2003, featured non-interference engines. If a timing belt fails in an interference engine, it can lead to significant engine damage.
Yes it is an interference engine.