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He is a professional car buyer and consumer advocate working closely in the industry to improve the buyer’s experience. Greg Macke is a car blogger and author of “My 7 Secrets to Buying a High Quality Used Car”. The 16 Valve Volvo engines are all Interference 3.0L Inline 6 VVT-i (1998 2JZ-GE) InterferenceĢ.0L – 8 valve Non-Interference (However there have been instances of bent valves)ī5XXX five-cylinder inline engines -Interference.3.0L Inline 6 (Except 1998 2JZ-GE) Non-Interference.1.6L DOHC (4A-GE & 4A-GZE) Non-Interference.1.6L DOHC (4A-F & 4A-FE) Non-Interference Mitochondrial proteins NIP-SNAP-1 and -2 are a target for the.
2.0L DOHC (Contour, Escape, Focus, Mystique, ZX2 & 1999-2002 Cougar) Non-Interference.3.0L SOHC 12 Valve Engine Non-Interference.2.4L DOHC Non-Interference (Valves may hit if camshafts turn out of time).2.8L V6 90 100 Quattro A4 A6 Interference.The video below will also help you determine if your car has a timing belt or chain. An interference engine is one that has insufficient clearance between the valves and pistons if the cam stops turning due to a broken timing belt. The result is usually catastrophic engine failure. The following list will provide you the information on whether your car engine is an interference engine or a non-interference engine.