Tuesday, August 9, 2011
1993 Plymouth voyager 3.0 ltr, timing belt broke, is that a non interference engine?
The previous poster was correct. The engine is a non-interference type, and the crank flange does go on the OUTSIDE of the plastic cover. Just did this job on my LeBaron. It's not fun. The entire penger's side of the engine had to be disembled, including the air conditioning compressor, and power steering pump. It took about 3 hours to get everything out of the way just to get to the plastic timing belt cover. Be sure to replace the water pump while you're in there...it's driven by the timing belt, and you really don't want to pull this thing apart twice when the pump starts leaking about 3 months after the belt is replaced. Also, be sure to replace the timing belt tensioner. It's only about 30 bucks, and cheap insurance that you won't need to go back in there and do the job all over again. If you're experienced in working on cars, go for it...took me about 6 hours working in my driveway to get it done. Otherwise, take it to a garage.
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