Timing Belts

[quk@sievers.com (Phil Payne)]

In message <19970316143726.AAA27207@worldnet.worldnet.att.net> "M Tipton" writes:

> "Probably.  I can say with certainty that the KX engine is
> non-interference because I have turned mine by hand with the timing
> belt removed, and it lived".
> 
> Come take a look at the head, pistons, and connecting rods I have out
> of an 86 Coupe GT, where the timing belt broke at 6300 rpms, theres enough
> metal chunks to make a nice salad!

Timing belts don't break when engines are turned by hand.  They tend to do it 
near redline.   I've not seen anything on whether the WR/KX engine is an 
interference design or not, but I know several people who've had damaged 
engines.
 
A further point on hydraulic lifter engines - interference or not, the engine 
should not be turned (not even by hand) for 30 minutes after the camshaft is 
replaced.

--
 Phil Payne
 phil@sievers.com
 Committee Member, UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club