IS THE 3.0L ENGINE AN "INTERFERENCE" ENGINE - 1998 Isuzu Rodeo

do have to? there is never any answer to that, nu-diagosed.

no engine told. at all. just 4 banger
no VIN told and 8th digit is engine code.! post VIN .
crank sensor can be in 3+ places, front crank ,mid crank and rear.
yes some car with crank sensor behind fly wheel the tone slots are cut into the flywheel or the (flex plate) so yah tricky on some engines. (just so you know ropes)

if you google correct engine name + crank shaft.

you will see the tone wheel on the crank and bingo location
or read the service manual to learn this fast.

https://eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.asp

I4 means zero to me
see why?? the wiki shows this generation used all 6 engines
2012 up.

Petrol:
2.0 L 4J11 I4
2.4 L 4B12 I4[29]
2.4 L 4J12 I4[30]
3.0 L 6B31 V6[31]<<< NO
Petrol PHEV:
2.0 L 4B11 I4
2.4 L 4B12 I4
Diesel:
2.3 L 4N14 I4 turbo[32]

if the engine has CAM belt it snapped, and both sensors fail but both sensor are good, and fails compression tests or worse
head poppet valves bent./
my guess someone (kids) put you up to this guess.
or did not scan he PCM
or did not inspect that cam belt?
Interference engines them. list

1. 1.5L Interference
2. 1.6L DOHC Interference
3. 1.6L SOHC Interference
4. 1.8L Interference
5. 2.0L DOHC Interference
6. 2.0L SOHC Interference
7. 2.3L Diesel Interference
8. 2.4L DOHC Interference
9. 2.4L SOHC Interference
10. 3.0L DOHC Interference
11. 3.0L SOHC 12 Valve Engine Non-Interference
12. 3.0L SOHC 24 Valve Engine Interference
13. 3.5L DOHC Interference
14. 3.5L SOHC Interference
15. 3.8L Interference

I flat refuse to do all of those with belt/chain, told.NO!

https://www.moparfactoryparts.com/v-2007-chrysler-pacifica--touring--4-0l-v6-gas/fuel--fuel-lines

https://www.moparpartsgiant.com/parts-list/2007-chrysler-pacifica/fuel/fuel_line.html

https://www.jeepwarehousedirect.com/v-2007-chrysler-pacifica--touring--4-0l-v6-gas/fuel--fuel-lines

HI DALE
TRY THIS SITE
http://www.dodge-dart.org/forum/dodge-dart-2-0l-tigershark/50818-sxt-2-0l-oil-pressure-sensor-switch-replacement-stuck.html

You have to pull the upper intake manifold , that black plastic thing ! Video on youtube showing how to do it . Ford Fusion 3 0L DOHC Upper Intake Gaskets Ford Fusion 3 0L DOHC Spark Plug Replacement

There is probably a way to access codes by using a jumper and causing the engine checklight or an integral led to flash in groups. I can't say which pin or pins need jumping.

I suggest you ask the question of google and click on the youtube video.

Chrysler

• 1.4L, 1.5L & 1.6L Interference
• 1.7L Non-Interference
• 1.8L Interference
• 2.0L DOHC Interference
• 2.0L SOHC Interference
• 2.2L DOHC Interference
• 2.2L SOHC Non-Interference
• 2.22L SOHC Interference
• 2.3L Diesel Interference
• 2.4L DOHC Non-Interference (Valves may hit if camshafts turn out of time)
• 2.4L SOHC Interference
• 2.5L 4 Cyl. Non-Interference
• 2.5L V6 Interference
• 3.0L SOHC 12 Valve Engine Non-Interference
• 3.0L DOHC Interference
• 3.0L SOHC 24 Valve Engine Interference
• 3.2L Interference
• 3.5L Interference
• 4.0L Interference
• this should be what your looking for.

Hi,, yws, it seems it is an interference engine. See link below for ford forums
Is 4 0L SOHC V6 an Interference Engine Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

What engine does yours have ? 2.0l Zetec ? You need special tools !

Displacement: 3.6 L/220
Engine Order CodeERB
SAE Net Torque @ RPM269 @ 4800
Fuel SystemSequential MPI
Engine TypeRegular Unleaded V-6
Engine Oil CoolerRegular
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM305 @ 6350
2015 Ram 1500 The 3 0L EcoDiesel 6 Engine Was Made for Maserati Leith CDJR

if the quote was ridiculously high
the mechanic didn't want the job

you could take the rocker covers off and check the cam chain timing marks

first picture is the crank chain of that engine heavy duty one
front of the motor ......take a few things off
remove timing chain cover
and there is that one
second picture
there are chains kits for the cam shafts

as for engine not turning over

if motor is stuck solid and no movement back or forward
on the crank
oil pump may have failed and seized the engine

mechanic would be right
the original engine rebuild will be expensive because of the internal damage

if that is the case source a used motor and drop that in