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Timing bellt broke and so called interference engine
(1999 Ford Escort)
user43678 in Milwaukee, WI on February 01, 2011
my timing belt bgoke on my car and the repair shop said I could possibly have an interfence engine with a bent valve how common is this and is it worth fixing? The car has 145,000miles and excellent interior and exterior. HELP
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all the 2.0 engines are non interference engines.there are relief slots cut in the pistons so there's no collision with the valves in the event of a broken timing belt. doesnt matter if your car is a lx,se,or zx2 have your mechanic replace the belt and you'll be fine.just replaced one this past summer on a 98 2.0l dohc dx2 with no problems,cars motoring fine.
user43678 on February 03, 2011
Jim Taddei on February 01, 2011
The 2.0L engine in your 1999 Ford Escort is indeed listed and an interference engine. Broken timing belts on interference engine often result in valve damage. To begin to try and determine the extent of the damage I would recommend to install a new timing belt and then check the engine compression. Mileage is high but if your Escort is in such good shape it may be worth it to repair the cylinder head if damage is found.
user43678 on February 03, 2011
Visitor on February 19, 2011
well they aint going to know untill they open it uo and look at it. My timing belt broke and I repaired it , so with all that work for a tune of 600 it runs great and I say it was worth it . you cant buy something for 600 and depend on it . so Get it fixed
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