1.6 N0n-Interference?

vincent52100 · 03-24-2009, 11:09 PM

Was wondering if the 1.6 in my 87 is a non-interference engine? Thanks

tjmr2 · 03-25-2009, 01:22 AM

Unless the head has been milled down in a machine shop, the 4AGE was designed as a non interference engine.

Still a good idea to change the timing belt before it breaks though as Murphy will leave you stranded at the worst time.

vincent52100 · 03-25-2009, 11:30 AM

Thanks much! Is it difficult to replace, compared to a 4cyl Camry?

hexapus · 03-25-2009, 07:13 PM

Changing the timing belt is a tough job, due to the lack of clearance between the front of the engine and the side of the car.

When you change the belt, change the idler pulley as well, as it's probably on it's way out. You will probably want to get a copy of the BGB for your car (toyota's service manual, here's one for 88-89, which should be fairly similar: http://dropoff.dreamhosters.com/mai/...PAIRMANUAL.zip ), and here's a page that has some tips on the process if you scroll down: Drivetrain Repair Info

Just search that page for "timing belt" by hitting ctrl-F in your browser.

vincent52100 · 03-26-2009, 11:01 PM

Thanks!

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tjmr2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 310 Thanks: 0 Thanked 49 Times in 46 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Unless the head has been milled down in a machine shop, the 4AGE was designed as a non interference engine. Still a good idea to change the timing belt before it breaks though as Murphy will leave you stranded at the worst time.

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vincent52100 No Skills Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks much! Is it difficult to replace, compared to a 4cyl Camry?

03-25-2009, 07:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
hexapus No Skills Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 43 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Changing the timing belt is a tough job, due to the lack of clearance between the front of the engine and the side of the car. When you change the belt, change the idler pulley as well, as it's probably on it's way out. You will probably want to get a copy of the BGB for your car (toyota's service manual, here's one for 88-89, which should be fairly similar: http://dropoff.dreamhosters.com/mai/...PAIRMANUAL.zip ), and here's a page that has some tips on the process if you scroll down: Drivetrain Repair Info Just search that page for "timing belt" by hitting ctrl-F in your browser.

03-26-2009, 11:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
vincent52100 No Skills Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks!