How can I tell if my PT has interference motor?

Asked by Samuel Apr 16, 2015 at 12:44 PM

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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FordNut answered 9 years ago

You mean PT Cruiser? The 2.4L is what they call a semi-interference. If a timing belt breaks the valves will not hit pistons, but MAY collide with each other with a DOHC and intake and exhaust try to open at same time if belt breaks at high speed.

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