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Will there be damage if the timing belt breaks on a 2001 mercury villager mini van?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes. There has been a lot of discussion on this board as to whether The 3.0 and 3.3 liter engines are interference fit or not. ALL Villagers in the US use the interference fit engines. This means that if the cam is out of time with the crankshaft (as when the belt breaks), pistons will make contact with the valves thereby bending or breaking them. If your car has 120K miles or more, the belt should be replaced if for no other reason than for peace of mind. When the belt is replaced, the idler pulley should definitely be replaced at the same time. This would be an excellent time to consider replacing the water pump and thermostat.
THE ABOVE IS NOT TRUE. One of Ford's specifications for the Villager is that it is NOT an interference engine. Contrary to what you will hear, these are NOT interference engines like the Nissan versions. These engines are NOT identical to the Nissan versions.Wiki User
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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 should I replace the timing belt on a 2000 Mercury Villager?
On a 2000 Mercury Villager : The recommended timing belt replacement interval is ( 105,000 miles ) The Gates website ( they make timing belts etcetera ) shows it as an INTERFERENCE ENGINE , so if the timing belt breaks engine damage will occur
Does the 2000 Mercury Villager 3.3L V6 have a timing belt or timing chain?
It has a belt. It is also and interference engine. Severe engine damage will occur if the belt breaks. Replace at 105,000 miles.
Can a timing belt break on 1998 Mercury Villager hurt the engine that has 280000 miles?
The Villager has a non-interference engine. It will not be destroyed if the timing belt breaks.
How do you set timing on 99 mercury villager after timing belt breaks?
You match the timing marks on the sprockets with the marks on the belt...exactly.
Does 1997 villager have a timing belt or chain and when should change?
According to the 1997 Mercury Villager Scheduled Maintenance Guide : The timing BELT should be changed at ( 105,000 miles ) * also , the Gates website shows it to be an INTERFERENCE ENGINE so if the timing belt breaks , engine damage will occur
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.
If the timing belt breaks on 1994 mercury villager will the valves bend?
YES !!! That model suggests timing belt replacement at 60K miles.
How do you time 99 mercury villager after timing belt breaks?
The timing belt is installed by aligning the marks on the pulleys and the belts. THey must be exact.
Does a 2001 Mercury Villager have a timing chain?
No , the 3.3 litre V6 engine in a 2001 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
Is your 2001 Mercury Villager 3.3 Liter engine safe from valve damage if the timing belt breaks?
This is an interference engine and if the belt breaks you will more than likely have internal engine damage. Replace the belt every 105,000 miles or every 10 years whichever comes first.
Does the 1998 Mercury Villager Van LS V6 have a timing belt or timing chain?
The 3.0 litre V6 engine in a 1998 Mercury Villager has a timing BELT
