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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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Default valves vs. pistons
Anybody really know the answer to this question?

If a timing chain on a 4.0 v8 2000 Disco broke and the cam stopped, would the valves hit the pistons or is there clearance?
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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There is plenty of clearance.
It is a low compression engine.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2009 | 10:53 PM
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the term you are searching for is "interference engine"

and the rover engines are not.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2009 | 10:12 AM
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Rover engine are non-impact engines.
 
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