Re: Interference Engines

[quk@isham-research.demon.co.uk (Phil Payne)]

In message <1.5.4.32.19990405134051.007231a4@pop.flash.net> "R. Cummings" writes:

> When this subject comes up, I believe it is suggested the 2.2 liter NA
> engine in my 87 Coupe GT should be a non interference engine. However, when
> the water pump failed and the cam stopped turning, it bent the valves in a
> couple of the cylinders. I repaired it myself so I actually saw the dings in
> the top of the pistons and the bent valves.

Non-interference when hand turned.  At high revs, in the lap of the
gods.  Some get lucky, some don't.

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 Phil Payne
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