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 Non-interference engines...
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Colm
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Joined: 07 Sep 2005
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:34 pm

If the timing belt snaps on a non-interference engine will no damage at all occur? Sounds too good to be true......?
Chris H
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Joined: 02 Mar 2004
Posts: 19978

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:38 pm

yes thats why its called non interference.

belt snaps time it up again, new belt and drive on
Chet T16
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Joined: 12 Feb 2004
Posts: 5685

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:40 pm

Only one i've ever seen was in an audi 80
Chris H
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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:44 pm

some volvos and the old mantas etc
Colm
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Joined: 07 Sep 2005
Posts: 315

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:51 pm

aparantly the mr2 turbo is non interference, hence my interest Very Happy
bbracer16valver
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Posts: 3315

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 1:58 pm

so hairdressers can still keep to the appointments Razz
Colm
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Joined: 07 Sep 2005
Posts: 315

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 2:03 pm

indeed
Dan
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Joined: 28 Jan 2005
Posts: 3547

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:32 pm

the engine in my mums capri was a non interference engine.
donsrno1
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Joined: 04 Nov 2005
Posts: 575

Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:53 pm

think some of the 1.6 honda engines in crx's and civics are non-inteferance as well.
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