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Does my 2006 Toyota RAV4 have a timing chain or belt?

I just purchased a secondhand 2006 Toyota RAV4 5 door 2.2 diesel. Does it have a timing chain or belt, and what is the price of the parts.

Asked on 1 June 2010 by robi

Answered by Dan Harrison
The RAV4 is chain cam from 2006: www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/chain-cam
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