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DR Summers

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Thanks for the add. I am not only new to this site but new to forums in general so excuse my ignorance about posting on here. I'm learning.
I got here by doing an internet search on whether or not a 2002 Isuzu Axiom with a 3.5 DOHC was an interference engine or not. Broken timing belt... I see this is mostly a hot rods site. But hey I do have a 1974 BBC Corvette project going on as well so I think I will stay and enjoy this site. Thanks
 
Welcome !
99.999 percent of single & overhead cam engines are interference fit.
Been that way for decades now.
The last I can think of non interference fit engines OHC is the 1986-1988 Ford Ranger 2.3 liter 4cyl SOHC Lima engine & there was a Ford SOHC 1.8 or 1.9 liter SOHC used in Mercury & Ford sedans non interference fit.
 
Maniacmechanic1 said:
Welcome !
99.999 percent of single & overhead cam engines are interference fit.
Been that way for decades now.
The last I can think of non interference fit engines OHC is the 1986-1988 Ford Ranger 2.3 liter 4cyl SOHC Lima engine & there was a Ford SOHC 1.8 or 1.9 liter SOHC used in Mercury & Ford sedans non interference fit.
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There is a list of interference vs non interference engines on this site. It list the Isuzu 3.5 as a NON-Interference engine. I have see other sites that say it IS an interference engine. So still not sure at the moment. Thanks for the welcome.
 
DR Summers said:
There is a list of interference vs non interference engines on this site. It list the Isuzu 3.5 as a NON-Interference engine. I have see other sites that say it IS an interference engine. So still not sure at the moment. Thanks for the welcome.
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OK.
When that belt breaks or timing chain on most today they are dead unless your really in love with the car or are a decent mechanic yourself !
 
Maniacmechanic1 said:
OK.
When that belt breaks or timing chain on most today they are dead unless your really in love with the car or are a decent mechanic yourself !
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Not my car... And yes I am a decent mechanic, just have never worked on this type of engine when the belt actually breaks. I am trying to help someone else out. Thanks.
 
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