I just noticed a squeaky noise which sounds like its coming from the timing belt area, im just wondering if the mx3s have a interference engine because my mechanic can only check it out monday and if my timing belt snaps on me while driving i dont want to deal with bent valves and such.
Im thinking its the accessory belt tho thats squealing, only noticed it when when my engine was running cold.
Are mx3 v6 interference engines?
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Re: Are mx3 v6 interference engines?
k-series v6's are non-interference
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Re: Are mx3 v6 interference engines?
From what I know, K series motors are all non-interference. The timing either works or it doesn't. When my friend timed his ZE one tooth off, it wouldn't even start. I helped him get it timed and it started up like normal.
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Ok thanks abunch guy ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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Re: Are mx3 v6 interference engines?
Mazda doesn't even make interference engines.
Except rotatries. They are interference. Those valves get in the way all the time. Poor guys are always fixing them.
Except rotatries. They are interference. Those valves get in the way all the time. Poor guys are always fixing them.
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Re: Are mx3 v6 interference engines?
Ryan wrote:Mazda doesn't even make interference engines.
Except rotatries. They are interference. Those valves get in the way all the time. Poor guys are always fixing them.
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Re: Are mx3 v6 interference engines?
JW answered the question. Why do more people answer the question even though it was already done correctly by JW lol.
Mx3.com ftw lol
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Re: Are mx3 v6 interference engines?
Ryan: you're kidding...right?Ryan wrote:Mazda doesn't even make interference engines.
Except rotatries. They are interference. Those valves get in the way all the time. Poor guys are always fixing them.
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