3rd Jun 2012, 15:55
All modern multi-valve and/or high compression timing-belt engines are interference, including Toyota, Suzuki. Toyota went to chains in the late 90's. Ford's MZR engines have chains. Even VW's 8V 1.8 (cross-flow head) is now an interference engine that will be damaged when the T-belt snaps.
8th Mar 2011, 12:20
Belts snapping can cause a lot of damage on certain engines. I have never heard of anyone snapping a timing chain. I am sure you could do it, but they are much more durable than a belt ever would be. I'd opt for a timing chain long before getting a car with a timing belt.