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is a B20A5 engine, an interference engine?

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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Default is a B20A5 engine, an interference engine?

May have jumped a few teeth or possibly broke the timing belt on startup. Was running well yesterday when parked, no compression for startup this evening...
Was wondering the extent of the damage. Anyone break one of these under similar circumstances?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Default Re: is a B20A5 engine, an interference engine?

no compression=bent valves
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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Oh really?
I would thing that if the crankshaft was not sequenced with the valve train, It may prevent the cylinders from compressing or compressing to their full extent.

I was hoping to hear from someone who actually broke their belt or lost valve timing on this engine.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 06:52 AM
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Default Re: is a B20A5 engine, an interference engine?

PLenty of people have bent valves on a broken timing belt. Some get away without it, but more often then not, you destroy stuff. re-time it and double check
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Default Re: is a B20A5 engine, an interference engine?

The B20A5 IS an interference engine. Sorry!
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Default Re: is a B20A5 engine, an interference engine?

I will remain optimistic!
I am feeling lucky LOL.
Time will tell. Thanks for the replies.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Good luck!
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