Interference engine

[sc4]

Is the 1997 V-8 an interference engine? That is, will any parts collide or otherwise get damaged if the timing belt fails?

 

[Zuffen]

To the best of everyone's knowledge the answer is no.

A snapped belt won't see you buying valves and pistons.

 

[xirforever]

Does that apply to all of the lexus family engines?

 

[Red Supra]

It applies to stock deck and head height and cammed 2jz-gte.

 

[Peewee]

Every Toyota, except the 2UZ-FE is non-interference.

 

[Pro]

so if a timing belt snaps i won't be putting valves thru piston crowns...?
that's a good design...! onya toyota!

 

[Peewee]

Exactly, there is enough room in there to land a boeing.

You can thank our massive 8.35?mm lift for this

 

[Pro]

LOL sweet.