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My timing belt broke on the highway driving from Chicago to Huntsville, changes the belt drove her home....
NON-INTERFERENCE!!!!!
A simple search would have brought you your answer, since you took part in the last discussion we had about this!
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Even the later ones are non interference. Brothers ZX2 lost a belt on the highway. Replaced, and running strong again ever since then.
96 Contour GL 2.0L MTX with Early SE 7 spoke wheels, SE sideskirts, Koni Sport Kit
70 Mustang Sportsroof with mild 351W and '01 Mustang GT wheels
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Talked to a shop the other day and they said one zetec came in with broken timing belt with no bent valves,,, other came in with bent valves,,, it's still up in the air.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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I've seen a few with bad timing belts...Only one I've ever seen with a bent valve was my brother's that spun a rod bearing and let a rod bolt go. And BTW, Terry definately knows Zetecs, maybe you should talk to the guy before making ignorant comments like that....
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Making ignorant comments like what? That just because terry said it's not, doesn't mean it's not? I know terry has way more knowledge about zetecs than I'll ever have,, but it's still true that just because one person says something, doesn't make it the definite answer. Sorry you're easily offended.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
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WTB: Very cheap beater
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Not offended, just frustrating to see people take such knowledge for granted...
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You asked us if the Zetec was an interference motor or not. We have told you that, in fact, it is not.
That was your question and it's been answered. The Zetec is of a non-interfering design!
Keep in mind that it's the tales of destruction that need to be closely examined/verified as to why damage occured, not whether the engine is of a different design than what Ford says it is.
Too many factors could come into play that could cause bent valves accompanied by a snapped belt. You never know if a person has neglected maintenance on a car, abused it, modified it (milled head, different cams, etc.)... it's always possible that some engines experience catastrophic valvetrain or other internal engine failures which lead to bent valves, and a snapped belt, damage which could easily be blamed on the belt.
Also realize that when you ask a shop for information, their first interest is getting into your wallet, so it's not surprising that they'll make it sound risky to not get that belt changed right away. It would also make sense for an aftermarket company, especially a cam gear manufacturer, to use a disclaimer like that so they're covered in case someone doesn't change their belt and the engine blows up.
96 Contour GL 2.0L MTX with Early SE 7 spoke wheels, SE sideskirts, Koni Sport Kit
70 Mustang Sportsroof with mild 351W and '01 Mustang GT wheels
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Originally posted by sk8token:
You asked us if the Zetec was an interference motor or not. We have told you that, in fact, it is not.
That was your question and it's been answered. The Zetec is of a non-interfering design!
Keep in mind that it's the tales of destruction that need to be closely examined/verified as to why damage occured, not whether the engine is of a different design than what Ford says it is.
Too many factors could come into play that could cause bent valves accompanied by a snapped belt. You never know if a person has neglected maintenance on a car, abused it, modified it (milled head, different cams, etc.)... it's always possible that some engines experience catastrophic valvetrain or other internal engine failures which lead to bent valves, and a snapped belt, damage which could easily be blamed on the belt.
I've been saying the same F'in thing for a few years now... and no one will listen....
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Even if you don't have the answer, you certainly have to admire the problem.
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Originally posted by sk8token:
You asked us if the Zetec was an interference motor or not. We have told you that, in fact, it is not.
That was your question and it's been answered. The Zetec is of a non-interfering design!
Also realize that when you ask a shop for information, their first interest is getting into your wallet, so it's not surprising that they'll make it sound risky to not get that belt changed right away.
Actually I never asked. I was just adding something to a topic I know has been discussed.
I know the general consensus is it's non-interference, but I wouldn't trust that myself quite yet without having seen any proof. I'd rather be careful and save having to rebuild my engine.
And the shop I was talking to already knew I had a new timing belt and we were just discussing it because they are installing my cam gears and I'll be adjusting my timing.
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91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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You are one confused kid.
O.K. Here's what you are going to have to do (nobody else do this, as the rest of us already know it's non-interference) Go get yourself some clay or something. Crack open your engine and put it on top of the pistons. Re-attach head and get a few valves to fully open (keep timing belt off) and spin the engine over. Now, take head back off and view the proof of a NON-INTERFERENCE ENGINE!!
If you don't believe FORD, makers of shop manuals, and people on this board with personal experience with this exact situation, well, I really don't know what to tell you other than I'd go ahead and let the shop take care of that timing adjustment for you, too.
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70 Mustang Sportsroof with mild 351W and '01 Mustang GT wheels
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