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driving home from work, im 4 blocks from house when i get to a stop sign. when i go again my motor stops and when i try to start it up only the starter is heard which brings me to conclusion that when i open the hood the timing belt snapped. i read that the 5a-fe are non- interference motors and after the belt snaps it kills the motor to prevent damage to the internals. is this true and of course i will check the inside... im just looking for relevance and good hopes!!
This post has been edited by pnoywitmustrdsauce: Jul 5, 2012 - 12:58 PM |
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Yeah the 5SFE is a Non-Interference meaning that the pistons and valves cannot hit each other and damage the engine.
A new timing belt is maybe $40, and it is something you can change yourself. The Passenger side engine mount must be removed(you will need a jack under the engine for this), the serpentine belts must be removed, the upper timing belt cover and finally the crankshaft pulley and lower timing belt cover. It will take 1-6 hours depending on your skill. |
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