interference question

[James J. Wilson]

Are the 2004 and 2205 engines interference type?
Thank you,
Seamus J.Wilson

 

[hyundaitech]

All engines used in Hyundai vehicles sold in the U.S. since 1995 are interference engines.

 

[Seamus J. Wilson]

Thank you for the kind reply. I had hoped for clearance reply. Good reason to avoid. Best, Seamus J. Wilson

 

[Brian Nystrom]

Thank you for the kind reply. I had hoped for clearance reply. Good reason to avoid.

Avoid what? You're probably going to find that this is the case with most cars on the market. There is nothing wrong with interference engines. You just have to be diligent about changing the timing belt at the recommended intervals. IIRC, every car I've owned has had an interference engine and I've never had a related problem.

 

[Sports Addict]

Are the 2004 and 2205 engines interference type?
Thank you,
Seamus J.Wilson

No, I don't think they are

S.A.

 

[Brian Nystrom]

No, I don't think they are

Go back and read Hyundaitech's post on this. He works on these cars for a living, so he should know.