The Toyota 1ZZ-FE is a 1.8 l (1,794 cc) straight-four 4-stroke natural aspirated gasoline engine from Toyota ZZ-family. The 1ZZ-FE engine was built in Buffalo, West Virginia.
The 1ZZ-FE engine features a die-cast aluminum engine block with thin press-fit cast iron cylinder liners and aluminum cylinder head with two overhead camshafts (DOHC) and four valves per cylinder (16 in total). The Toyota 1ZZ-FE engine used Multipoint fuel injection system, VVT-i (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence), 1998-1999 1ZZ-FE engines don’t use the VVT-i system.
The ignition system at type 1997 and 1998 distributorless DIS-2 (one coil for two spark plugs), and all 1ZZ-FE engines since type 2000 was equipped with DIS-4 – with individual ignition coil for each spark plug.
Compression ratio rating is 10.0:1. This motor has a 79.0 mm (3.11 in) cylinder bore and 91.5 mm (3.6 in) piston stroke. The engine produced from 125 PS (92 kW; 123 HP) at 6,000 rpm to 145 PS (107 kW; 143 HP) at 6,400 rpm to of maximum horsepower and from 161 Nm (16.4 kg·m; 118.8 ft·lb) at 4,200 rpm to 171 Nm (17.4 kg·m; 126.2 ft·lb) at 4,200 rpm of peak torque.
The breakdown of the engine code is as follows:
- 1 – 1-st generation engine
- ZZ – Engine family
- F – Economy narrow-angle DOHC
- E – Multi-Point Fuel Injection
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine code | 1ZZ-FE |
| Layout | Four stroke, Inline-4 (Straight-4) |
| Fuel type | Gasoline (petrol) |
| Production | 1998-2007 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L, 1,794 cm3 (109.48 cu in) |
| Fuel system | Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Power adder | Bolt-on TRD supercharger kit is available on the 2003–2004 for Toyota Corolla, Matrix and Pontiac Vibe |
| Power output |
125 PS (92 kW; 123 HP) at 6,000 rpm 130 PS (96 KW; 129 HP) at 6,000 rpm 132 PS (97 KW; 130 HP) at 6,000 rpm 136 PS (100 KW; 134 HP) at 6,000 rpm 140 PS (103 KW; 138 HP) at 6,400 rpm 145 PS (107 kW; 143 HP) at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque output |
161 Nm (16.4 kg·m; 118.8 ft·lb) at 4,200 rpm 171 Nm (17.4 kg·m; 126.2 ft·lb) at 4,200 rpm |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Dimensions (L x W x H): | – |
| Weight | – |
Cylinder block
The Toyota 1ZZ-FE has an aluminum “open deck” cylinder block with thin-walled cast-iron liners and five bearing support system. The liners are fused into the block and their special rough outer surface promotes strong connection. The Toyota 1ZZ has a 79.0 mm (3.11 in) cylinder bore and 91.5 mm (3.6 in) piston stroke. Compression ratio rating is 10.0:1.
The engine has a massive crankcase combining the crankshaft main bearing caps. A parting line extends along the axis of the crankshaft. Aluminum (light alloy) crankcase is made integrally with fused in steel main bearing caps and increases the rigidity of the cylinder block.
The engine is equipped with aluminum alloy pistons with two compression and single oil control ring. The pistons are connected to the rods with full floating pins. The connecting rod caps are mounted by bolts (without nuts).
| Cylinder block | ||
| Cylinder block alloy | Aluminium | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.0:1 | |
| Cylinder bore: | 79.0 mm (3.11 in) | |
| Piston stroke: | 91.5 mm (3.60 in) | |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2 / 1 | |
| Number of main bearings: | 5 | |
| Cylinder inner diameter (standard): | 79.000-78.013 mm (3.1102-3.1107 in) | |
| Piston skirt diameter (standard): | 78.925-78.935 mm (3.1072-3.1076 in) | |
| Piston pin outer diameter: |
Mark A: 20.004-20.007 mm (0.7875-0.7876 in) Mark B: 20.008-20.010 mm (0.7877-0.7878 in) Mark C: 20.011-20.013 mm (0.7878-0.7879 in) |
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| Piston ring side clearance: | Top | 0.020-0.070 mm (0.0008-0.027 in) |
| Second | 0.020-0.070 mm (0.0008-0.0028 in) | |
| Oil | 0.030-0.110 mm (0.0012-0.0043 in) | |
| Piston ring end gap: | Top | 0.25-0.35 mm (0.0098-0.0138 in) |
| Second | 0.35-0.50 mm (0.0138-0.0197 in) | |
| Oil | 0.15-0.40 mm (0.0059-0.0157 in) | |
| Crankshaft journal diameter: | 47.988-48.000 mm (1.8893-1.8892 in) | |
| Crankpin diameter: | 43.992-44.000 mm (1.7319-1.7323 in) | |
Crankcase bolts tightening procedure and torque specs:
- Step 1: 22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16.2 ft·lb
- Step 2: 44 Nm; 4.5 kg·m; 32.5 ft·lb
- Step 3: Turn all bolts 45°
- Step 4: Turn all bolts another 45°
After securing bearing cap bolts, make sure crankshaft turns smoothly by hand.
Connecting rod bearing bolts
- Step 1: 20 Nm (2.04 kg·m; 14.76 ft·lb)
- Step 2: Turn bolts 90°
Cylinder head
The cylinder head is made of aluminum alloy which gives it good cooling efficiency. The engine has dual overhead camshaft design with four valves per cylinder. The engine has a conical type combustion chamber. The camshaft is driven by the single roller chain (pitch 8 mm) with the outer hydraulic tensioner (equipped with a ratchet and preload spring) and lubrication nozzle.
The 1ZZ-FE used Variable Valve Timing with intelligence system (VVT-i) on the intake camshaft. Intake valves are 32.0 mm (1.2598 in) in diameter, and the exhaust valves are 27.5 mm (1.0827 in). The engine did not have hydraulic lifters, so special valve shims were used to adjust the valve clearance.
A bolt-on TRD supercharger kit is available on the 2003–2004 Toyota Corolla, Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe. The bolt-on TRD supercharger kit can also run on other vehicles, but with some custom fabrications.
| Cylinder head | ||
| Valve Arrangement: | DOHC, chain drive | |
| Valves: | 16 (4 valves per cylinder) | |
| Valve head diameter: | INTAKE | 32.0 mm (1.2598 in) |
| EXHAUST | 27.5 mm (1.0827 in) | |
| Valve length: | INTAKE | 88.65 mm (3.4901 in) |
| EXHAUST | 88.69 mm (.4917 in) | |
| Valve stem diameter: | INTAKE | 5.470-5.485 mm (0.2153-0.2159 in) |
| EXHAUST | 5.465-5.480 mm (0.151-0.2157 in) | |
| Valve spring free length: | 43.40 mm (1.7086 in) | |
| Camshaft cam height: | INTAKE | 44.333-44.433 mm (1.7454-1.7493 in) |
| EXHAUST | 43.761-43.861 mm (1.7229-1.7268 in) | |
| Outer camshaft journal diameter: | №1 | 34.449-34.465 mm (1.3563-1.3569 in.) |
| Other journals diameter | 22.949-22.965 mm (0.9035-0.9041 in.) | |
Head tightening procedure and torque specs:
- Step 1: 49 Nm; 5 kg·m; 36.16 ft·lb
- Step 2: Turn all bolts 90°
- Step 3: Turn all bolts another 90°
Maintenance data
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve | 0.15-0.25 mm (0.006-0.010 in) |
| Exhaust valve | 0.25-0.35 mm (0.010-0.014 in) |
| Compression pressure | |
| Standard | 13.3 kg/m2 / 200 rpm |
| Minimun | 10.2 kg/m2 / 200 rpm |
| Compression differential limit between cylinders | 0.6 kg/m2 / 200 rpm |
| Oil system | |
| Oil consumption , L/1000 km (qt. per miles) | up to 0.5 (1 qt. per 1200 miles) |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30, 10W-30 |
| Oil type API | SJ or higher |
| Engine oil capacity (Refill capacity) | 3.7 L (3.9 US. qt.) |
| Oil change interval, km (miles) | 5,000-10,000 (3,000-6,000) |
| Oil pressure |
Idle spped: 0.3 kg/cm3 At 3,000 rpm: 3.0-5.5 kg/cm3 |
| Ignition system | |
| Idle speed | 650±50 rpm |
| Ignition timing | 10-18° B.T.D.C. |
| Spark plug |
For DIS-2DENSO: K16TR11 For DIS-4DENSO: K16R-U11 or NGK: BKR5EYA11 |
| Spark plug gap | 1.1 mm (0.043 in) |
| Spark plug torque | 19 Nm (1.9 kg·m; 14.0 ft·lb) |
Valve clearance adjustment data
Calculate the thickness of new adjusting valve lifter so valve clearance comes within specified values.
R = Thickness of removed valve lifter
N = Thickness of new valve lifter
M = Measured valve clearance
Intake:
N = R + [M – 0.20 mm (0.008 in)]
Exhaust:
N = R + [M – 0.30 mm (0.012 in)]
Valve lifters are available in 35 sizes to range from 5.06 mm (0.1992 in) to 5.74 mm (0.2259 in), in steps of 0.02 mm (0.0008 in).
Example (intake valve):
R = 5.10 mm
M = 0.52 mm
N = 5.10 + (0.52 – 0.20) = 5.42 mm.
Vehicle applications
| Model | Years Produced |
| Toyota Vista / Vista Aldeo (ZZV 50 / 50G) | – |
| Toyota Celica 1800 SS-I (ZZT 230) | – |
| Toyota Corolla | – |
| Toyota Corolla Fielder | – |
| Toyota Corolla Alex | – |
| Toyota Corolla Spacio | – |
| Toyota Premio / Allion (ZZT 240/244) | – |
| Toyota Caldina (ZZT 241 W) | – |
| Toyota Opa (ZCT 10) | – |
| Toyota WiLL VS (ZZE 127/129) | – |
| Toyota Matrix (ZZE 130) | – |
| Toyota Volz (ZZE 137/139) | – |
| Pontiac Vibe | – |
| Toyota Avensis | – |
| Toyota MR-S | – |
| Toyota Wish | – |
| Toyota Isis | – |
| Toyota RAV 4 | – |
| Lotus Elysee S | – |
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Yes, change the rings ,actually they are overdue, for the parts check with the local dealers
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Oil could be leaking into Coolant system. Check for oil in coolant inside of radiator turning coolant foamy. This Still ends up as a head job at the least.- Ray Stoddard
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It should. Just make sure to research the particular fuel injectors because GM might’ve modified them differently for the Vibe and the Matrix.
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Firing order 1-3-4-2
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starting from the front to the back
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