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Interferece Engine?

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 1:14 pm
by Frenchy
I'm over in Spain and have just bought a standard SJ1.3 Samurai.The seller told me he'd changer the timing belt around 18 months ago and it has done little milage since.I'll probably get it changed anyway and get a new water pump fitted.But I thought I'd check around the internet to see if it is an interference engine,so I could take my time with some piece of mind.I've found so much contradiction on various forums.Does anyone know from experience if it is or isn't?

Re: Interferece Engine?

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 1:39 pm
by ScottieJ
It's not an Interference engine

Re: Interferece Engine?

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2016 4:26 pm
by twiss
It can be handy to have a spare belt though.... if it does go you can change it at the side of the road with basic tools
(Been there ;) )

Re: Interferece Engine?

Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 6:43 pm
by Frenchy
Thanks to both,good to know and keeping a spare is a good idea.I think I'd leave the fitting to roadside assistance though