Type Engine

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by junkman2, Aug 26, 2005.

  1. junkman2

    junkman2 Guest

    Dose any one know what a Interference Engine is.When I look up parts for a
    4 cyl.Santa fe Eng.I get that question.Thanks
     
    junkman2, Aug 26, 2005
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  2. junkman2

    Brian Nystrom Guest

    An interference engine is one in which the valves, when at their maximum
    open position, protrude into the cylinders to the point that the pistons
    could hit them, IF the pistons were at top-dead-center at the same time.
    The timing of the valves is such that this never occurs during normal
    operation. However, it can occur if the timing belt breaks, slips or
    loses enough teeth to throw the valve timing out. It can also occur if
    the timing belt is replaced incorrectly (with the valve out of time) or
    possibly in the case of a broken valve spring that doesn't close its
    valve quickly enough.
     
    Brian Nystrom, Aug 26, 2005
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