Academic / esoteric question on early Toyota timing belt engines

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2) Timing Belt Problems

We’re moving onto yet another issue that really isn’t a true design flaw. However, the timing belt is an important standard maintenance item. Toyota 3MZ-FE engines are interference engines. This means there is some overlap in the area in which the pistons and valves travel. This isn’t a problem when the 3.3 V6 ignition timing is on par.

Pretty sure that is a timing belt…

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