valves vs. pistons

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12-03-2009, 04:01 PM

jrmnw1

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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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12-03-2009, 07:20 PM

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There is plenty of clearance.
It is a low compression engine.

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12-03-2009, 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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12-04-2009, 10:12 AM

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Rover engine are non-impact engines.

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