Are gen4 4cyl interference motors????

[Poser]

I fear a timing belt issue... and need to prepare myself for the worst?

[sbushnak]

nope it's a non interference engine. if the timing belt breaks, the engine will stop.

how many miles do you have on the car now? Was the timing belt ever replaced?

The manual recommends to replace the belt every 90K miles

[Poser]

Originally Posted by sbushnak

nope it's a non interference engine. if the timing belt breaks, the engine will stop.

how many miles do you have on the car now? Was the timing belt ever replaced?

The manual recommends to replace the belt every 90K miles

I believe the belt was changed 45k ago @ 105k

[sbushnak]

you should be good for another 45K miles.

[Poser]

Originally Posted by sbushnak

you should be good for another 45K miles.

Should is the operative word. I have a crank/no start condition. Fuel Pump is working, getting spark, alternator is new, fuel rail is delivering gas...

I have limited it to:

Crankshaft/camshaft position sensors
Fuel Filter (which I will check later this afternoon)
Timing Belt

[ASG14]

Was it an aftermarket belt?

[ECale3]

A Gen 4 4 Cyl will interfere with your ability to go fast...

[Loganwiththe'93]

No, the 4 cyl is not an interference engine. You will not suffer any damage, but you'll be on the side of the road if your belt breaks. That's no fun.
=s Ofc the 4 cyl isn't fast on the heavy gen 4's. Not bad on a wee little gen 3 though. ;o

[96paseo]

Originally Posted by Poser

Should is the operative word. I have a crank/no start condition. Fuel Pump is working, getting spark, alternator is new, fuel rail is delivering gas...

I have limited it to:

Crankshaft/camshaft position sensors
Fuel Filter (which I will check later this afternoon)
Timing Belt

Remove the two upper bolts from your timing cover. Pull the cover out a little, shine a light on it and have someone crank the engine. Watch and see if the belt moves. If you have a dizzy you can just remove the cap and see if the rotor turns too.

[Poser]

Originally Posted by ASG14

Was it an aftermarket belt?

Nope... OEM

Originally Posted by ECale3

A Gen 4 4 Cyl will interfere with your ability to go fast...

Right now its interfering with my ability to go... PERIOD.

Originally Posted by 96paseo

Remove the two upper bolts from your timing cover. Pull the cover out a little, shine a light on it and have someone crank the engine. Watch and see if the belt moves. If you have a dizzy you can just remove the cap and see if the rotor turns too.

Thank you sir.

[Poser]

Originally Posted by 96paseo

Remove the two upper bolts from your timing cover. Pull the cover out a little, shine a light on it and have someone crank the engine. Watch and see if the belt moves. If you have a dizzy you can just remove the cap and see if the rotor turns too.

Did as you said.... and much to my joy, I saw no belt. Just a bright and shiny sprocket. There goes my weekend

But at least I know what the problem is.

[ASG14]

^ I really doubt the belt was OEM if it was under 60k miles on it.

Glad thats all it was though.

[Poser]

Originally Posted by ASG14

^ I really doubt the belt was OEM if it was under 60k miles on it.

Glad thats all it was though.

Could be right, but it was done at the dealership... (car was inherited from mum in law). I'd assume they would use OEM, since they invoiced as such, but wouldnt be shocked otherwise.

Fun with jack stands this weekend

[ASG14]

^ You have the reciept fromt he TB change? I wonder if there is a warentee......

[Poser]

Originally Posted by ASG14

^ You have the reciept fromt he TB change? I wonder if there is a warentee......

I'll call and find out...