Interference engine
#2
RE: Interference engine
When I took my car into the garage to have it inspected I asked the mechanic if it was Interference, and he said nearly all imports are.
But I too am interested in more information.
Also, if you don't know for sure when the timing belt was last changed, assuming it IS interference, should you just go ahead and have it changed... just in case?
But I too am interested in more information.
Also, if you don't know for sure when the timing belt was last changed, assuming it IS interference, should you just go ahead and have it changed... just in case?
#5
RE: Interference engine
u got a belt --they are good for about 60,000 miles ----if your gonna change it u might want to do the water pump too --if u dont & it leaks say a few months down the road you gotta pay all over agian ---cause the timing belt runs the pump
#9
RE: Interference engine
If the water pump goes bad does the timing belt go bad? My current car is a Dodge Neon, so I am scared as hell about buying a new car that has an interference engine.. Are these cars really as reliblae as everyone says they are?
#10
RE: Interference engine
180k isn't that a little like playing Russian Roulette with your car? Especially since its such a relatively cheap repair? Not trying to be judgemental, just curious.
And is it real hard to change the timing belt? I would like to put another one on just for piece of mind, but the repair guide made it look quite daunting...
And is it real hard to change the timing belt? I would like to put another one on just for piece of mind, but the repair guide made it look quite daunting...