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Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse motor non interference?

April 26, 2017Eclipse interference Mitsubishi motor

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Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse motor non interference?

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If the timing belt breaks on a non-interference design, there is enough clearance between the pistons and valves to prevent damage. An interference design does not have sufficient clearance between those parts and engine damage would result.