Yep non interference. I know cause I am majic and I just know my stuff
The Volvo 850 does not have a non-interference engine. This means that if the timing belt breaks, then serious internal engine damage will inevitably occur.
It is not supposed to be an interference motor, HOWEVER at high RPMs the connecting rods may stretch enough that it BECOMES an interference engine, causing some major problems if you break the timing belt or chain at high speeds of rotation. The clearance is very small on a factory engine. If the heads have been decked or the pistons are not stock it may be intereference.
should be non interference
You will see it if you look directly at the front of the motor. It will have a thick white wire and is screwed in the motor.
I am pretty sure there are three engine/transmission mounts. One on the passenger side of the enginer compartment, one in the front of the engine/transmission and the other behind the engine/transmission. The ones in the front and back of the engine are a pain in the @ss to fix.
96 contour has an electric fan, so no fan belt
It's the thread on cap on the engine coolant reservoir
According to the 1996 Ford Contour Owner Guide : With engine oil filter change : The 2.0 L , four cylinder engine takes ( 4.5 US. quarts ) The 2.5 L , V6 engine takes ( 5.5 US. quarts ) * of 5W-30 engine oil
heater will not blow on a 1996 ford contour
Where is the PCV valve located on a 4 cyl ford contour and will this if replaced will let my service engine light go off?
on the front of the engine. it has a white wire on it and it screws in and out like a spark plug
That's the part the air goes through into the engine on top