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Is a Mazda Protege engine noninterfering?

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Depends on the year. The 2.0 DOHC in a 2001-2003 is said to be a valve interference engine, meaning the valves can become struck by the piston and bent if the timing belt breaks or another event that significantly alters the valve timing occurs.

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