S sc4 New Member Dec 7, 2004 #1 Is the 1997 V-8 an interference engine? That is, will any parts collide or otherwise get damaged if the timing belt fails?
Is the 1997 V-8 an interference engine? That is, will any parts collide or otherwise get damaged if the timing belt fails?
Zuffen Super Moderator Staff member Dec 8, 2004 #2 To the best of everyone's knowledge the answer is no. A snapped belt won't see you buying valves and pistons.
To the best of everyone's knowledge the answer is no. A snapped belt won't see you buying valves and pistons.
Pro New Member Dec 15, 2004 #6 so if a timing belt snaps i won't be putting valves thru piston crowns...? that's a good design...! onya toyota!
so if a timing belt snaps i won't be putting valves thru piston crowns...? that's a good design...! onya toyota!
Peewee New Member Dec 15, 2004 #7 Exactly, there is enough room in there to land a boeing. You can thank our massive 8.35?mm lift for this
Exactly, there is enough room in there to land a boeing. You can thank our massive 8.35?mm lift for this
