View Single Post
  #4  
Old May 18th 06, 06:04 PM posted to rec.autos.makers.chrysler
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default is the 3.5L 6 cyl 1994 LHS an interference engine?




"Bill Putney" > wrote in message
...
> random electron wrote:
>
> > Hi
> >
> > Does anyone know if the engine in a 1994 LHS is an interference engine

(aka
> > crash motor)? It's a 3.5L 6 cyl.
> >
> > Thanks

>
> According to the Gates Timing Belt Replacement Guide
> (http://www.gates.com/brochure.cfm?br...cation_id=3487 -
> click the pdf link - give it time to download even if it acts like it's
> done), it *is* an interference engine.
>
> Bill Putney
> (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
> address with the letter 'x')


It is an interference engine, that's why if you ever set up the timing marks
at top dead center with the heads off you will see that the piston is not
really at TDC. The reason behind that is because if the cam rotates while
installing the belt the valve could slam into the piston and cause damage.
The marks were offset to prevent this.


Ads