Timeing belt 1992 geo prizm 1.6 liter 2 valve i think ,is this interference or non interference,heard like a pop , immediately died wouldn't start....tried to start a few times nothing then was told probably the timeing belt broke which it did after checking so installled a new belt after 3-4 trys to start it finally did kinda crappy sounding tho,,after that time it starts like it normally did but until you get up to like 45 mph it handles or feels rough,a little hesitation and i feel like maybe it is gonna fall apart or die so what do you think

Non interference.

https://geometroforum.com/95-geo-lsi-1-0-interference-or-non-timing-belt-bro-t45214.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=1995+geo+metro+4+cylinder+a+interference+or+non+interference+engine

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the cam belt slipped.

chaining spark is a waste of time with cam retarded, totally.

the belt is a 60k service, point, you skipped them right?

this is an interference engine if you keep going, you will bend the

head intake valves. over.



end of engine. just like silly honda\'s do.

it really is a Corolla.

basics, with links.

http://www.fixkick.com/PRIZM.html

there are 3 engines, all made by toyota.
if it has a belt, some engines, are not free running.
find your engines. then go to gates belt do com and look it up
and see last column, "interference'?
or join a toy forum and ask there, after finding the engine code.
3 motors.
my prizm dump.
89-02
joint venture, GM/toyota with 3 engine used.
1.8L or 1.6L
toy engine, 4aFE, 7AFE or 4AG
open hood look
or use the GM RPO tag
or Use the VIN to find motor used.
for docs?
ebay
search
Geo Prizm factory service manual, Duh?

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html;jsessionid=D19D723C2EDB4A9FE12E7C01C0677129?_sacat=0&_nkw=geo+prizm+shop+manual&_nkwusc=geo+prizm+shop+manaul&_rdc=1

Here's a link to the timing marks.

The 1.6 liter and 1.8 liter - 4 cylinder engines in a 1994 Toyota Corolla are :

non - interference engines ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts

etc. )


Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Interference_or_non-interference_1994_toyota_corolla#ixzz18sCsYgeh

Non -Interference means your valves would not have hit the pistons so no damage should have been done to your engine.

http://autorepair.about.com/od/glossary/ss/timin-belt-info_7.htm

Yes it is, will bent cylinder head valve's, timing belt replacement every 60,000 miles.

i suspect that you need a timing belt. you will also need to find out if this engine is a interferance engine if so you can do damage to valves by trying to turn it over.

Nope.. Its an Interference engine.. Its a GEO.. RUN from it .. esp with that many miles on it.. Interference= Valves eating the piston when the belt breaks.. offer them them 5 bucks for the car.. ty Lemmie know how that goes!!

there should be a mark on the lower pulley (aka crank) there should be a place to keep the light pointed at . if you cant find it . my have to buy a manuel. 20 bucks at auto store.