Re: Interference Engines

[rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu (R Justin Andrews)]

Well....
The same motor (jt) is in my 4kq and I was accelerating WOT in 3rd 
gear @ 5000+RPM when my cam belt finally let go and I didn't damage 
anything (Thank th Audi GODS!)
SO I either got really lucky or something....

Later!
Rich Andrews
rjandrew@post.cis.smu.edu
> 
> 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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