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Are VQ30's Interference Motors?

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Old May 13, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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Are VQ30's Interference Motors?
Just wondering.... can get a free one with no compression due to no timing chain.....

If not I have an extra set of heads.. just saves some time
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Old May 13, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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dont know what an "iterference motor" is but, if it doesnt have a timing chain because it went out, i wouldnt even waste my time with that motor even if it was free.
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Old May 13, 2005 | 07:01 PM
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Well thanks for your opinion......

Interference means that if the Timing Assy (belt/chain) breaks/slips, the valves become stops for the pistons (in a nut shell)
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Old May 13, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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will the pistons hit the valves if the chain brakes, while it is running, it would be nasty
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Old May 13, 2005 | 07:07 PM
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If its an interference motor.... yes. Bent valves, chipped pistons. Does anyone know?
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Old May 13, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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Might want to ask in the All Motor forum.
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Old May 13, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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yes its an interference motor....check the pistons out too....ur prolly gonna need to use those spair heads u have
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Old May 13, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Thanks for the info. I dont think I'll even bother with it. I have a spare bottom end... a spare motor, and a spare set of heads. Im just a lazy packrat
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