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Depends on what you're talking about. Mount wise, they will all bolt in no problem. (with the exception of differnt gen's t-belt mount. hybrid of both car's required.)

Wiring differneces are the only real diff I guess. Any time you change OBD you're gonna have electrical diff's.

 

I am referring to the head design.

 

im pretty sure they are interference

 

I believe D series are not the non-interference design. Your timing belt goes, now most of your valves are bent too.

ford escorts 91-96 are non-interference design. I was so relieved to know that when my belt snapped...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by saaron34 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I believe D series are not the non-interference design. Your timing belt goes, now most of your valves are bent too.

ford escorts 91-96 are non-interference design. I was so relieved to know that when my belt snapped...</TD></TR></TABLE>

well....

yes, if your belt snaps...your valves are probably bent.

That means the engine is an "interference" design.

To answer your question, yes the are interference engines.

 

Hmmm...I see. I was hoping they weren't since I find so many deals on EF's with snapped belts. Then again, it's a perfect excuse for a swap right ? Thanks for the info. That's why I love 4ag's and BMW M42's&lt;---non-interference! BTW I'm on the lookout for an SI. Someone beat me to a lien sale one today. It was at a tow yard and all it needed was a hood! Clean title for $600!!!! Oh well, I'm sure I'll find another deal...

 

The belt snapped on my D16A9, I was at about 4k at 70 mph.

No damage to the valves what so ever.

Also know of a few other D16 EF's that have had belt snaps and no problems.

 

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No damage to the valves what so ever.

Also know of a few other D16 EF's that have had belt snaps and no problems.</TD></TR></TABLE>

It happens but the engine is an interference engine still so if you snap a timing belt you should always check if the valves are bent. At the very least do a compression test after putting the new belt on.

 

Interference engines are generally superior to non-interference engines. The engines are built to tighter specs and are optimized for max performance.

 

Thanks I needed that info too