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This is a non-interference engine
Although some in Asia, Europe, and a few in Canada had non-interference engines, most sold here in the US should be considered interference engines. Which means that if your timing belt breaks, serious internal engine damage will be done.
I just came across copies (posted on YahooGroups)from Ford concerning this question which has confused owners and mechanics for years. ALL villager/quest VG30E engines from 1993-2002 are free-wheeling or non-interference. This was done at the request of Ford because of the warranty expense experienced on the Escort with a timing belt and interference engine. However, the same engine (for some reason) used in the Maxima and Altima are interference engines.
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Does the 99 mercury villager have an interference motor?
Yes , the 3.3 liter V6 engine in a 1999 Mercury Villager is an interference engine ( according to the Gates website , they make timing belts etcetera )
When to change timing belt on 1999 mercury villager?
According to the 1999 Mercury Villager scheduled maintenance guide : ( 105,000 miles ) It doesn't hurt to do it sooner since the engine is an interference engine
Is the engine toast if timing belt goes out on a 1999 Villager?
The Mercury Villager does not have an interference engine (in spite of what you might hear) and will not be damaged if the belt breaks.
Does the 1999 mercury villager 3.3L Have a timing belt and if it breaks does engine become damaged?
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) The 3.3 liter V6 engine in a 1999 Mercury Villager does have a timing BELT The engine IS AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE So , if the timing belt breaks , engine damage will occur
When a timing belt on a 1999 mercury villager brakes will it hurt the valves?
In spite of what you might have heard, the engine in the Villager is NOT an interference engine, and the valves will not be damaged if the belt breaks.The above answer is not correct when it comes to the 1999 model. The 3.0 L V6 in the 1993 to 1998 Villager is not an interference engine but, the 3.3 L V6 found in your 1999 Mercury Villager is definately an interference engine. If the belt breaks on the 3.3 L you will have engine damage. Replace the belt every 105,000 milesI do not believe you are correct. These engines differ only in bore, the stroke is the same. I have it directly from the man who was engineering liaison with Nissan on the Villager platform. Ford specified that this engine could not be interference. My own testing implies that this is not an interference engine.After some more research I am unsure and you may be right. It seems Ford may have redesigned the 3.3 L Nissan engine in the 1999 Villager so it would not be an interference engine. But Gates website lists it as an interference engine in it's newest application guide. So my recommendation is to not take any chances and just replace it every 105,000 miles.
Where is the crankshaft on a 1999 mercury villager 3.3?
In the engine.
Does your 4.0 1999 villager engine have a timing belt?
The 3.3 litre V6 engine ( from the factory ) in a 1999 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
Is the 1999 mercury cougar 2l engine an interference engine?
No , not according to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) The 2.0 liter four cylinder engine in a 1999 Mercury Cougar is NOT AN INTERFERENCE ENGINE
Is the 2.0 zetec engine in a 1999 mercury cougar an interference engine?
According to the Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) for the 2.0 litre four cylinder engine in a 1999 Mercury Cougar : ( No , it is NOT an interference engine )
How do you Replace crankshaft on 1999 mercury villager?
You don't, you replace or rebuild the engine.
What are the rod bearing torque specs for a 1999 Mercury Villager with a 3.3L engine?
2000 Mercury sport villager with 3.3liter what does the rod caps torque at.
Where is the six plug on 1999 mercury villager?
On a 1999 Mercury Villager , 3.3 litre V6 engine : firewall 1-----3-----5 2-----4-----6 front of vehicle > driver
