Re: Interference engines

On Sun, 02 Dec 2007 12:42:32 +0000, David J <david@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Can anyone confirm that ALL modern (post 1995) MB petrol engines
should be described as 'interference' engines?

David


I now have the information from MB to answer my own question.....

ALL MB petrol engines since about 1980 have been Interference engines.

So now you all know.

David
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Relevant Pages

  • Re: 300M clunking is fixed
    ... That guide contains only engines with timing *belts*. ... The 2.7L is chain driven, so does not show up - it is interference. ...
    (rec.autos.makers.chrysler)
  • Re: 12 volt car heater/defroster that works?
    ... I have an 87 Accord that has two circular access hatches trunk... ... Phooey- Chrysler LH cars have access panels over the fuel pump as well. ... ALL Honduh engines are- now THAT is a dumb idea. ... Designing an engine to be 'non interference' in the event of a timing ...
    (rec.autos.tech)
  • Re: Recommended Mileage for Timing Belt Replacement?
    ... 4-stroke diesel is interference, ... from their list of engines to complain about. ... BTW, what are Toyota engines? ...
    (rec.autos.makers.honda)
  • Re: Lose your timing belt, lose your engine
    ... When, not if, the belt skips or breaks, your ... single or double OHC engines are are safe design. ... It is simply untrue that all timing belt configurations imply an interference engine. ...
    (rec.autos.makers.chrysler)
  • Re: Longwave reception on Voyagers
    ... sources of interference are the engines and the fluorescent light strips. ... Signal strength is significantly better with the aerial next to the window rather than metal bodywork, and the last time I tried listening on a 158 I heard absolutely nothing except broadband interference, so I'd guess a Voyager would be even worse. ...
    (uk.railway)