Interference Engines and 60k's

[howslowcanyougo]

1. What exactly is an interference engine?

It's where the pistons and the valves share the same space at different times in the cylinder. The timing belt wraps around the crank and cams which controls the position of the valves and pistions. I'f it breaks, you can wreck valves, pistons and maybe more. That is why it's very critical to get your timing belt changed at 60K and before it gets weak and can let go.

2. Exactly how greatly does it affect me (in other words, how much of what the told me is true)?

If you don't get it changed ~60k or so, by somebody that knows what they are doing, it could wreck your motor.

3. Should I trust a shop enough to take it in?

Sure, but I'd use a good DSM shop, LSE, QPR, JET are all guys on this board who own shops, check with them they are EXPERTS!

4. What other things should I do as 60k precautionaries?

There are some other things I'm sure of needed at 60K but the timing belt is absolutly the #1 thing you NEED to take care of ASAP!


Agian, I'm sure the guys on the board here will fix you up straight!


Howie

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