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Old Aug 16th, 2020, 06:55   #19
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Originally Posted by Bugjam1999 View Post
Not quite.

Vast majority of engines are non-interference. There is one engine spec with a heron head and domed pistons, that’s interference - identifiable as the cylinder head number ends 631.

If a cylinderhead has been removed and skimmed (to make it flat again) more than once it’s possible that will have made the engine interference when it wasn’t previously.

Cambelt replacement- not difficult, just take your time and spin the engine over a couple of times by hand to make sure the marks line up again and you’ll be fine.

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I knew there would be someone much more knowledgeable than myself about this matter, many thanks.

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