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Another issue is the dual timing chains. Initially I thought that would mean you wouldn't need to replace a belt, but I've read the chains need replaced sooner than 100K miles. Any thoughts?

Thank you! Was beginning to think this was a touchy subject. I hope others will reply, and I'm hoping someone is familiar with the specifics of this engine and its history.

Couldn't think of a better place to ask this question. Very briefly I owned a Celica with a 1ZZ-FE engine, learned that the engine design for at least that year was problematic; the oil burning even gums up the catalytic converter, so you replace the engine and the converter or it would likely...