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interference motor

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by beach_yota03, Oct 10, 2011.

  1. Oct 10, 2011 at 9:20 AM
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    beach_yota03

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    i have a 03 tacoma with a 3.4L and was wondering if it was an interference motor?
     
  2. Oct 10, 2011 at 9:24 AM
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    beach_yota03

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    ok good so now if the timing belt breaks i wont have to worry about anything
     
  3. Oct 10, 2011 at 9:25 AM
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    davidpick

    davidpick NWXPDTN

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    yep, non-interference.
     
  4. Oct 10, 2011 at 9:28 AM
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    98tacoma27

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    Some stuff. Not a lot, just some.
    Other than a possible broken shroud, but no motor damage.
     
  5. Oct 10, 2011 at 9:36 AM
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    jandrews

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    1st gens are non. No such luck for 2gens.
     
  6. Oct 10, 2011 at 9:37 AM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    but you have a far superior chain
     
  7. Oct 10, 2011 at 9:46 AM
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    jandrews

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    Well, it doesn't need maintenance like the belts do, but superiority is a matter of opinion.
     
  8. Oct 10, 2011 at 9:47 AM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    true.

    well I guess we can let this thread die so that some other member will make another thread asking the exact same question a few weeks from now...
     
  9. Oct 10, 2011 at 9:48 AM
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    :laugh:
     

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