What happens if you have an interference engine?

What happens if you have an interference engine?

Worse yet, if the engine is an “interference” engine (one that lacks sufficient clearance between the valves and pistons if the cam stops turning), the result can be one or more bent valves (usually intake valves), and possibly a broken piston. This kind of damage can cost several thousand dollars to repair!

Why is my Chrysler 3.5 V6 engine not working?

Lubrication issues, oil sludging, coolant leaks, overheating and low-mileage engine failures have plagued this engine family from the get-go. Some blame the design of the engine itself for all the ills it has suffered, while others blame consumers for not maintaining their engines properly.

What can happen if the timing belt on a Chrysler breaks?

What can happen if the timing belt on a Chrysler breaks? If a Chrysler timing belt were to break, the valves can hit the pistons and cause damage. However, this is dependent on the exact circumstances surrounding of the timing belt breaking such as the engine speed, type of vehicle and so on.

What kind of engine does a Chrysler hrysler have?

If ever there was a service opportunity ripe for the taking, Chrysler’s 3.5L SOHC V6 engine (and its 2.7L, 3.2L and 4.0L cousins) is it. If ever there was a service opportunity ripe for the taking, C hrysler’s 3.5L SOHC V6 engine (and its 2.7L, 3.2L and 4.0L cousins) is it.

Are there any problems with the Chrysler 3.5L engine?

For model year 2011, the engine was replaced with a totally new 3.6L DOHC Pentastar V6. One of the most common problems with these engines is that the oil tends to sludge and break down — especially if the oil is not changed every 3,000 miles.

Is the 3.2L V6 a non-interference engine?

I always knew the 4-cylinders were interference, but I thought the SOHC 3.2L V6 (specifically 97yr) was a NON-interference engine. Man, now I’m kind of worried – I have 70K+ on this 2nd timing belt; a truck that does see moderate heat 70-95’s in the summer and 20-50’s winter, which heat/cold has been known to eat belts.

Do you have to buy a new engine with an interference engine?

So yes, with an interference engine, you may have to buy a new engine. This is not always the case. In a non-interference engine, no matter how low the valves go, the piston will not make contact. Internal engine damage is unlikely. A good mechanic can diagnose if the engine can be repaired, or if a new engine or used engine is needed.

Are there any non-interference engines in the Chrysler Sebring?

(Cleaned it up a little bit, highlighting the non-interference [not many of them…], and added a couple, including the 3.6L.) Of course, only a few of these were ever in the Sebring/200, but it’s still a good list (perhaps Keith is working on getting that Hemi in a Sebring, though…).