Are D15s Interference Engines?

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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Default Are D15s Interference Engines?

Should one of these be ok even though the timing belt broke?
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 05:24 PM
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Default Re: Are D15s Interference Engines? (Doh!)

i would have a leak down test done just to make sure....fyi, i have had a timing belt break on my d16z6 before going 60, and put a new on and its still running..
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Default Re: Are D15s Interference Engines? (Doh!)

they are interference motors. if you break a timing belt consider yourself lucky if there is no damage.
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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i guess i was lucky...
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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Default Re: Are D15s Interference Engines? (kulangot)

i was once too. the people that break them at WOT are usually not
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