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It is a non interference engine.
120,000 miles or when it breaks since it is not an interference motor, so it won't do any damage.
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non-interference. there seems to be a lot of confusion about this. the 2.5l's are interference, the 2.2l's are non-interference.
Yes, the 1992-96 Honda Preludes have interference motors.
There are seven spark plugs on a '96 Tercel. This model has them mounted under the rear passenger seat next to the distributor.
The 96 Golf 2.0L has an interference engine. Change that timing belt!
try unhooking positive side of battery it works on my 96 tercel if it comes back on something really is wrong
Interesting question. If you believe the Gates website, this particular motor is NOT an interference motor. See Gates. com. If you believe about.com, the 1.6 DOHC motor IS an interference motor. Bottom Line: Replace the belt at the advertised interval. If it is an interference motor, you will save large dollars. If it is not, you have spent the replacement dollars earlier than later. If the belt has already broken, take off the valve cover. If any of the valves are not at the same level, or not firm in their guide when the cam lobe rotates off of them, then that valve is bent, broken or otherwise damaged. Your twelve year old Geo may be honorably retired.
loosen the bolt on the bottom of the alternator.