Questions & Answers for: interference engines timing chains

Question about 2000 Century

Interference or not

interference or not re 2000 buick century timing chain on 3.1L v6. is this an interference or non interference engine. Interfernce is if you were running the engine and the timing chain broke.

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I have a 1993 Chevy cavalier Z24 with a 3.1

1993 Chevy cavalier Z24 with a 3.1 engine. Timing chain broke. Is thid engine a interference or a non interference engine? No, it is not an interference engine. It also uses a timing chain, not a belt

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I have a 96 dodge caravan with a 2.4 motor is this

...engines that are non interference ( from my data books regarding timing belts and chains) that you will have an interference engine. It relates to the fact that the valves will interfere (hit) with ...

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Is a 2000 nissan 2.4 twin cam with a timing chain a interference engine?

...timing chain a interference engine? There is no reference to it being an interference engine. However it is always advisable to treat all motors as interference motors when setting the timing as that ...

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Is it an interference or noninterference engine? Think timing chain has broke

interference engine? We think timing chain slipped or broke. Broken timing chain is a very large problem, if it happened while engine is running. Bent/broken valves and such. Makes a LOT of noise, and

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My timing chain has snapped

...interference engines generally suffer little or no engine damage with a broken timing belt.. I broke a timing belt on my 1990 Toyota Supra going 70mph, but it was a non-interference engine and after ...

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If the timing chain just skipped a few teeth will it damage the heads with continuously trying to start it?

...take long, then you will know whether you just need a new timing chain kit or if you have to remove the heads for damage inspection. See? Check if interference or non-interference type

Question about 1999 Century

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Buick century 1999 interference or non interference engine?

...interference engine? You have a 3.1 engine which uses a timing chain and it should last as long as the engine,no need to replace, Timing chains and the gears they turn DO wear. If your timing is off ...

Question about 2000 Millenia

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2.5l. Why is there no compression on rear cylinder head?

...engines. Interference engines. Most petrol engines built in the last four decades are interference types and all diesel engines ditto. An interference engine is where the pistons and valves share the ...

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Hello I would like to know if the 2005 polo 1.4 is a interference or non interference engine?

...Interference Engines - The Complete List - Your Car Angel http://yourcarangel.com > Blog A complete list of interference and non-interference engines by Your Car Angel. A broken timing belt/chain ... ...